Product Description
iPod nano is the small iPod with one very big idea: Video. Now the world's most popular music player lets you enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. The larger, brighter display means amazing picture quality. It features an anodized aluminum top and polished stainless steel back. It'll wow you for hours. Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on a single charge. iTunes provides music, movies, TV shows, games and more. All those features within a wafer-thin, 6.5-mm profile makes iPod nano a tiny big attraction you'll just love carrying around! 2-inch (diagonal) liquid crystal display with blue-white LED backlight; 320-by-240-pixel resolution at 204 pixels per inch Compact and lightweight - Unit Size 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.41 inches (103.5 x 61.8 x 10.5 mm)/ Weighs 4.9 ounces Photo support - Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Internal rechargeable battery delivers up to 24 hours audio or 5 hours video per charge / Recharges in about 3 hours (1.5-hour fast charge to 80% capacity) Includes Earphones, USB cable, dock adapter
Amazon.com Product Description
An anodized aluminum top and polished stainless steel back. Five eye-catching colors. A larger, brighter display with the most pixels per inch of any Apple display, ever. iPod nano stirs up visual effects from the outside in.
And it'll wow you for hours. Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on a single charge. All that staying power and a wafer-thin, 6.5-mm profile makes iPod nano one small big attraction.
Cover Flow
If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. With Cover Flow on iPod nano, you can flip through your music to find the album you want to hear. Use the Click Wheel to browse music by album cover, then select an album to flip it over and see the track list.
In addition to listening to music you can now enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. View iPod nano dimensions. |
The iPod nano comes in a host of exciting new colors. |
Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on one charge. View larger. |
Music
Use the Click Wheel to adjust volume, navigate songs, browse in Cover Flow, or explore the Music menu by playlist, artist, album, song, genre, composer, and more. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to its bright color display.
Movies
Buy movies from the iTunes Store and you can sync them to your iPod nano to watch anywhere, anytime. Up to 5 hours of video playback means you can watch two movies back to back. And for your viewing pleasure, the 320-by-240-pixel display--with a whopping 204 pixels per inch--is 65 percent brighter than before.
TV Shows
There's always something good on iPod nano. Browse thousands of episodes of your favorite TV shows on the iTunes Store, buy them for just $1.99 each, then sync them to your iPod nano. Watch last night's episodes this morning, or buy a whole TV series and play a pocket-size marathon.
Podcasts
The iTunes Store features thousands of free video and audio podcasts, including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod nano. You can even play video podcasts on TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.
Audiobooks
The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks--including exclusives like the entire Harry Potter series--so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod nano takes you. iPod nano even recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place.
Games
Put hours of fun at your fingertips. iPod nano comes with three games--Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike--and you can download more from the iTunes Store for $4.99 each. All iPod games are designed specifically for the iPod interface. And all of them look great on the 2-inch color display.
Photos
iPod nano holds up to 7,000 photos you can sync from your Mac or PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails. To see a photo full screen, click the center button. You can even view your photo slideshows--complete with music and transitions--on a TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.
Extras
Calendars, contacts, and a screen lock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more handy items. Take the world clock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose different clocks for cities all over the world. For workouts, use the built-in stopwatch to log your best times.
Customer Reviews:
A great little piece of equipment.......2008-01-01
After several MP3 players, I have finally grown frustrated with Microsoft's kinks with their Media Player software and the incessant troubleshooting of their poorly managed DRM music files. After experimenting with the iTunes software, I headed over to my local Apple store to play with their iPods. I considered both the Nano and the Classic. While my entire music collection is over 8 gb (plus video content), I decided to go with the Nano simply because of it's tiny size, and the ease of slipping it in my pocket while exercising or traveling.
Style: The Nano is really small and tops on my list in terms of looks, the slick case contains the iPod trademark stainless steel back (which is nearly impossible to keep clean), and the wheel. The wheel is a good bit smaller than the Classic, and while it took some getting used to, I think it was quite easy to master. The screen is small, but the new "squatty" styling of the Nano permits a larger screen than the previous generation Nano. The screen is slightly recessed from the case, and it has begun to collect some dust around the edges.
Interface: The distinctive wheel on the iPod makes navigating the menus quite easy. The menus are very intuitive, and begin with music, podcasts, video, etc, then within the Music category you can play by artist, playlist, etc. I don't really find what all the fuss about this album view thing is, while it is useful on a touch screen device like the Touch or the iPhone, it is pointless on the Nano or Classic. You can only sync this device using Apple's proprietary iTunes software, there are many options which enable you to restrict what gets transferred to the iPod by rating, genre, playlists, or even only checked items - this is very useful if your collection exceeds the capacity of the iPod.
Music: I can sync it with only my favorite songs (using the rating system within iTunes), and while. Equalizer customization is very limited, but the factory defaults are set very good, sound comes out full and rich (at least as good as a flash MP3 player can). The Nano came with the distinctive white earbuds and they are ok, but I am using some sound isolating SONY earbuds which provide excellent sound from this Nano.
Video: The screen resolution is incredibly crisp and bright - it's amazing really. I initially thought the idea of watching a video on this 2" screen was ludicrous, it is not as bad as it seems assuming you are picking up a 30 minute or shorter video podcast or something - I still don't think I could subject my eyes to a 2 hour movie on this thing though.
All-in-all, this device meets or exceeds my expectations by providing a lot of features in a very small package at a reasonable cost. 8GB of storage is adequate for most folks, and the video functions that Apple includes in this are a nice addition. There is still some room for Apple to improve the sound quality and customization options, and I wish they would include a set of earbuds that not only looked cool, but also sounded good.
Excellent.......2008-01-01
All I can say is this IPOD nano is excellent! Sound and picture is better than our own HDTV!
I love my nano ipod!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-12-31
The sound and wonder of this little ipod blows my mind. I love it. And can't wait to download more things on it. The picture clearity is awsome.
A Step Down From the 2nd Generation Nano.......2007-12-31
Are there really that many people that need to watch videos on their music player? I can see the appeal of the Gen 3 Nano if you are a constant train or plane traveler but the new design does nothing for me who just wants to listen to music. I think the new bulkier design and large screen aren't nearly as convenient or aesthetically pleasing as the previous Nano. I have a first generation 4gb Nano but wanted to upgrade for the additional battery life and memory. After looking at the new Nanos I decided to go for a refurbished 2nd generation. I was able to get it direct from Apple for $150 with a 1 year warranty. I love it and am glad to get one before they disappear completely. I think it is a lapse on Apple's part that they now only have the video friendly Nano available.
I prefer the second generation.......2007-12-31
I moved up to this version to get 8 GB instead of the 4 that I had. I have found that I prefer the older version (generation 2).
I prefer the 2nd gen for several reasons. I like the shape better and I like the size of the selection wheel. The 3rd gen selection wheel is 1/4 inch smaller than the previous version. Doesn't sound like much difference but you definitely notice it. I also find myself (almost every time) over-running my selection as I "wheel" through a list (no matter how much I anticipate it coming up). And in order to keep it small (and the screen bigger) Apple put the wheel right down at the bottom edge of the face. This makes it more difficult to place your thumb on the wheel and (something they probably didn't think about)this makes it extra difficult to operate when the iPod is mounted in a device, which most people use nowadays. So when I have my Nano in my portable charger/radio/speaker device, I can't reach the bottom of the selection wheel - not a great design.
It is not nearly as tough as the 2nd gen. You could throw the 2nd gen across the room (mine was) and it would barely get scratched. The 3rd gen has a chrome back that was scratched the first day in my pocket with nothing else in there with it!
I don't like the fact that they waste half the nice screen on the first part of the menu with random (yes random) album art that has nothing to do with the menu.
Yes the screen is very nice, but I think too small for video, unless it's for the occasional podcast. I would choose a larger iPod if you plan to watch movies. I didn't get it to watch movies so think the extra-large screen is a waste. But if you want to watch video on an extra small device then the nice screen makes up for the other negatives I mentioned.
Product Description
For those who want more than just a point and shoot experience without the complexity or bulk of a Digital SLR, the Canon Powershot G9 stands above the competition with 12.1 megapixels of resolution, a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. Sophisticated design and high-quality construction in a relatively small package complement the technology and make the G9 a camera to be reckoned with. Built-in Flash modes - Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro White Balance Controls - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater), Custom1, Custom2 ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Memory card slot supports SD/SDHC, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, and HC MMC Plus Cards A 32MB MMC Plus Card is included, however we suggest purchasing an Optional 2GB memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera's high Resolution abilities. Interfaces - USB 2.0, NTSC/PAL RCA Video and Audio Out Print directly to Canon CP/SELPHY Compact and PIXMA Photo Printers as well as PictBridge compatible printers via the included USB 2.0 cable without the need for a computer! Approximate Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 4.19 x 2.83 x 1.67; Unit Weight - 11.29 oz. (Body without Battery and memory card)
Customer Reviews:
Awesome.......2007-12-31
Having owned other cameras mostly under the $200 range, i decided to treat myself to an upgrade. The pictures I take with this camera are magnificent. i just could not believe the detail in the photos. even in lowlight they were great. Basically, all you have to do is point and shoot
and the G9 does the rest. macro was superb. i cant say enough about this camera except that Canon hit a homerun with this one. It is by and large the finest camera i have ever owned. Takes pics like a pro.
Awesome.......2007-12-29
I got this camera as an always at hand when I don't have a D300, D2X, etc. My previous always at hand is the Nikon P 5000, which while good, is clearly outclassed by the G9 in shooting speed, ease of manual control. etc. I've had it just a week but it was so easy to adjust by sequential shooting while changing exposure to get the moon over the Blue Ridge just right at dawn. I do find the P 5000 just a bit easier to work through the menus on but that may just be because the G9 is new to me. The battery is way bigger on the G9 as well. Flash seems to have more power (i.e. depth) as well. The other stuff is well presented by others below and above.
Top of the Line Point and Shoot.......2007-12-28
Canon PowerShot G9 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I received this camera from my wife for Christmas, having done plenty of research beforehand. I was not the least bit dissapointed. The unit is exceptionally well built with an unbeliveable offering of options and modes. The first 2 shoots were a Christmas party and a birthday party totalling 76 pictures. The battery meter has yet to read anything but full and the picture quality is outstanding. I did use a 1G SD chip that is still offering 222 possible pictures. Good value for the money and lots of fun to use.
Terrific camera...so-so software.......2007-12-27
I'm a prosumer, which means I have enough knowledge to take good shots (my 5th digital camera and 3rd Canon) and use some editing software that, thank god, is not included with the camera nor made by Canon.
The camera and multiple setting abilities are wonderful. This is the point and click I should have had 4 years ago, with decent zoom, minimal barrel distortion on wide shots and enough detail to satisfy most creative projects. The image quality, at max res and minimal JPEG compression is similar to what I remember my ancient, first generation digital SLR was--a nice overall Histogram reading, terrific auto white balancing, and decent contrast control using the aperture and shutter settings.
This is a camera for someone who has at least a year's worth of good experience with a previous "prosumer" camera. It is not for little Johnny and his summer camp adventures--but I think given the price, you know that already. While you can certainly give it to a child, there are so many higher function settings and dials that a novice will easily get confused. This is the kind of camera best suited for outdoor shots and well lighted indoor shots; lousy for professional users who may complain about "noise" with low light levels, or the difficulty of getting RAW file format shots unless you use Canon's cheesy downloading software (the Photoshop plug-ins are out there for reading RAW format files, but it seems Canon has written them for Adobe Photoshop CS3, and I still use CS2). I managed to get spectacular night shots with very little JPEG compression noise by opening the aperture and using a tripod. Honestly, that's a big deal over my previous Canon A710.
Now for the bad part.
How difficult would it be for Canon corporate to hire a few more "non-English as a second language" tech writers to write their manuals in a grammatically correct, spell-checked manner? Their manuals are still a bit confusing, contain multiple spelling errors, and constantly refer to several other manuals for the most mundane of tasks. There are 1, 2, 3, 4...count them 4 booklets/manuals included in the box, one of which is totally in Spanish.
While I'm no dummy, Canon insists on dumbing down their software for downloading and using the computer to manually take shots. This camera has a gazillion features; Canon: please write software for prosumers/professionals. We want Photoshop-quality interfaces with defined functions, not ugly drugstore photo printing kiosk icons. This particular camera may be for high powered image taking, but the "CameraWindow" software is so simple 12 year-olds will find it easy to use. Canon's website, while far from the poor site design of 1999 when I first started using digital cameras, is still a babel of options to find even the simplest of information. The fact that Canon makes everything from cameras to medical imaging equipment and radio telescopes complicates easy browsing. Anyway...I digress.
Like I wrote, this is the camera Canon should have come out with 4 years ago. The features were there; just on different cameras for different reasons. It's nice to finally see all of the ones I need on one camera.
Better than the Sony H3? Could be! Lower zoom, but higher MP, +RAW support........2007-12-26
Well, you may or may not have read my review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-H3. I'm your average point-and-shoot-er... I'm not well versed in ISO, focal length, color depth, noise & color aberrations. I tend to point, shoot, and hope it comes out well.
That said, I've done a bit of reading over the last month after buying a Sony H3 and being moderately unsatisfied with its point & shoot results (noise & color aberrations).
However, having read so many reviews, I got a bit more info on things like ISO settings on digital cameras and links with noise, and color issues. So, I think that some of my prior issues with the H3 may have been "user-malfunction"-related. IE, "know thy camera, and they camera will love you."
Prior to the H3 I owned a Canon A70 (3MP), which I'd say was an excellent point & shoot camera that rarely disappointed me.
Anyway, partly due to my initial bad experiences with the Sony, partly due to its overly expensive memory cards, and partly because I really trust Canon (had prior bad experiences with a Sony P72, I think, as well?), I decided I wanted to upgrade to the 12MP + RAW of the Canon G9 (after reading lots of reviews of it versus some other models).
The things I like about the Canon G9 were several:
- Its portability (very similar to the Canon A70, and slightly better than Sony H3)
- Its heft. Believe it or not, I *like* the weighty feel of it.
- Its metal body. Again it feels sturdy (though I hope never to drop it and test just how sturdy it is).
- I like the fact that under normal lighting conditions you can point & shoot, and it seems to take extremely crisp images with very little noise (from an amateur's perspective), and the noise that I can see only seem to be noticeable if you zoom all the way in to view the actual pixels and such up close.
- I like the dial with direct access to ISO settings. Somehow that gives it a rather "professional" feel. Even if it's only a mental thing. It's still nice to have easy access to the setting rather than having to fiddle with menus, etc.
- I like the fact that despite having a slightly more complex button layout than the H3 (something I wasn't looking forward to), once you figure out what the buttons do, it's rather intuitive and the multitude of buttons doesn't really detract (for me) from the usage experience.
- I like the instant access to a white balance (I think?) adjustment button in the upper right of the back face, just above the back face jog dial you use to control it. That way you can instantly dial up or down the exposure a few levels. I find that could be handy for "mood lighting," and have already used it a few times to set the lighting a bit lower in a scene like candle light, etc. (where the camera tends to want to expose a bit more, but it would detract from the candle light).
- I like the fact that one can zoom in on images in playback mode to see if focus and such were correct, and if detail is sufficient, or if the shot needs to be taken again. I realize other cameras probably have this feature too. It's just nice.
- For me, startup time seems very quick. Hit the button, lens extends, picture shows up on the LCD, ready to start snapping away (unless you need to change modes or flip to a slightly different exposure setting; but that's not the camera's fault! You should have been ready beforehand!).
- Thus far I've not run down the first charge on the battery. Then again, I'm casual about images, turn the camera on for a few minutes, snap a few good photos, kill the bad ones, and turn it off. I've snapped a number of shots around the office to test it. I've snapped a few images around home in non-optimal light to figure out how to get the best quality image. I took pictures at our work Christmas party, and briefly took a couple pictures at my own family Christmas dinner. I've still got 2 out of 3 bars left on the battery.
- I like the fact that it uses a standard USB A-MiniB cable, unlike the proprietary Sony AV cable that came with the H3.
- Likewise, I like the fact that the Canon uses standard SD/SDCH cards that are cheaper than the Sony H3's Memory Stick Duo and Pro Duo cards.
I'm finding it hard to say much negative about it thus far. I'm still learning how to take the most crisp images with the camera. But I've got a book now with tips and tricks. Will have to start using my tripod more, it looks like, for the old "tack sharp" photos. But, under normal light, it seems to take pretty excellent images, even just point and shoot.
One complaint might be that the button in the upper left (the one that flashes when the camera wants to "shift gears" to a different ISO) is actually somewhat difficult to press / activate while holding down the shutter part way to maintain auto-focus. For me, I seem to have to either push it with a fingernail, or push REALLY hard with the edge of my thumb.
Oh, yes, and the fact that several lights blink constantly while the machine is downloading images is rather distracting (and I wonder if it wastes the battery; though I suspect they run off USB power); likewise the "fireworks"-like animated graphic in the middle of the LCD that also continues to play while downloading. Minor complaint. But I'm sure I'll learn to ignore it. Would be nice to find a way to turn off the blinky lights though, as they're a mild nuisance.
I'm pretty sure this will be my new "work horse" camera for the foreseeable future. I don't expect I'll have to upgrade any time soon (unless of course they come out with a camera that's a portable/pocketable, point & shoot, does full HD video, and lets you zoom while shooting video, and/or lets you use a wireless remote to take photos w/o camera shake). Unless such a lovely hybrid comes on the market any time soon w/o sacrificing any features (like RAW support), I don't foresee having to switch camera again.
To those who complain about some subtle cool blue tint to the LCD, I don't see it. Perhaps I'm not a "pro," so I don't notice these things. But, so what? Really... Is it designed to be a "professional" camera or a high end point & shoot? I think it's the latter, as intended.
If someone wants to USE it for a professional camera, by all means, be my guest! But if one EXPECTS a high end point & shoot to *be* a low-end DSLR, perhaps they're setting their expectations too high in general. If you want DSLR quality, get a DSLR. If you want a PORTABLE point & shoot with near-DSLR (but still point & shoot) quality, the G9 is admirable. My opinion only, of course. As a casual user who is thrilled that a PORTABLE / POCKETABLE point & shoot camera can achieve such high quality output while maintaining relative simplicity, depth of features, PROFESSIONAL LOOK & FEEL, etc.
Likewise, to a few people I've heard complaining that there's insufficient "grip" or that the zoom lever or button are too small: I've not had an issue with either. The zoom lever has been sufficient for me to use under a range of circumstances and camera angles. Likewise the grip isn't all that large, but it's large enough, and I've never had a slippage or inability to grip the camera. I generally hold with the index and middle finger up front on the grip and thumb in the space just left of the mute/microphone button. Seems to be ample space for me. ring and pinky fingers usually just rest at the bottom of or underneath the camera.
The small viewfinder is a neutral issue for me. I don't use the viewfinder, frankly. It doesn't display the entire image to be taken, and the LCD allows for a much wider number of shots to be taken, where you can't always have your eye pressed right up to the camera. Likewise, I'd hate to smudge the LCD. I'd probably not care much if the viewfinder was removed completely. I doubt I'd miss it, honestly.
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Addendum (12-26-07): I've added several shots to the "customer gallery." One is a night shot capturing a bare tree in the flash, with the moon back-lighting a portion of the branches. For being a newbie and using mostly automatic settings, I think it came out pretty well!
The other images are a set of 3 images of a Christmas decoration, progressively cropping to finer and finer detail. I find it rather amazing how closely one can crop this image and still retain excellent picture quality (right down to not-too-bad reflections off a tiny ornament in a large scene and the fine gold inlaid detail printed at the top of a decorative glass). As of this writing they put it somewhere int he middle of the gallery. Apparently they don't sort the gallery by upload date, which is odd.
Product Description
Using either witchcraft, fairy dust or highly gifted engineers (we're not sure which), Apple has created an iPod Shuffle of an almost impossibly small size. Only slightly bigger than a U.S. quarter, this teesy-weesy device packs 1GB of Storage space. Enough for up to 240 of your favorite songs! Apple also attached a clip to the back of the Shuffle, so you can wear it anywhere for skip-free Music playback. Perfect for working out or just walking down the street. Unit Dimensions - 1.62 x 1.07 x 0.41 (inc. clip) Unit Weight - 0.55 oz. Color - Green
Amazon.com Product Description
The 1GB iPod shuffle lets you wear up to 240 songs on your sleeve. Or your lapel. Or your belt. And now it's available in your choice of remixed colors. Clip on iPod shuffle and wear it as a badge of musical devotion.
Controls
iPod shuffle pays respect to its bigger siblings with a circular control pad that puts the "go" in ergonomic. Click the center button to play and pause. Click the outer buttons to move back, skip forward, and adjust volume.
Pop the iPod shuffle into the included dock and sync with iTunes. View iPod shuffle dimensions. |
The shuffle switch lets you mix up the iPod contents, or play playlists in the order you want. View larger. |
Clip
Thanks to a built-in clip, iPod shuffle goes with anything. Clip it to your sleeve, lapel, coin pocket. No matter where you wear it, iPod shuffle speaks volumes about your style.
Shuffle switch
Embrace your inner rebel: Flip the shuffle switch to mix up iPod shuffle's contents. Flip it again to play your handpicked playlists and albums in the order you synced them from iTunes.
Battery indicator
Green means go, amber means you're low, and red means you've almost hit zero. But with up to 12 hours of battery life,1 iPod shuffle may keep rocking even longer than you do.
Headphone jack
The headphone jack does double-duty as a dock connector. Flip iPod shuffle upside-down and drop it into the included dock. Connect the dock to your Mac or PC for a quick sync and charge. Away from your computer? Charge on the go with the optional Apple USB power adapter.
Customer Reviews:
LOVE IPOD.......2007-12-31
Once you get started everything is great. It is just convenient and easy to use.
super product.......2007-12-30
Very good product. Gets REALLY loud. I like the size and sound quality. Good buy.
wonerful.......2007-12-29
Love the shuffle, I bought it for my daughter who is severely handicapped. Loaded it with "kid" songs and connected it to a bear that plays the music and lights up!!YEAH!!!!!
Love it!.......2007-12-29
This product delivers exactly as promised. It is so easy to use, compact and portable. I even found a tiny speaker so traveling with it is great!
Just what I expected.......2007-12-29
The product shipped within a week, arrived well wrapped and undamaged. A deliverable gift for a loved one.
Customer Reviews:
Incompatible RAW format.......2007-12-29
Apparently Canon and Adobe aren't speaking to each other. The Canon RAW formats on the 40D (there are two) are both different than the RAW format the 30D and 20D cameras create. Adobe's Creative Suite CS2, which includes Photoshop, can't read the 40D RAW formats.
The whole idea behind the RAW format is to create an archival "negative."
Canon appears to be running off the track and needs to show some concern for its customers. More importantly, it should be leading the way on the issue of a universal digital negative format that will make long term photo storage and retrieval possible.
Great, Great Camera!!!.......2007-12-28
For once I was glad that I procrastinated on the purchase of a Canon SRL camera.
A couple of years ago I was going to purchase the 20D, then the 30D, but time past by and this great camera came along... Definitely worth the wait!
Great piece of art.
Canon 40D from Rebel.......2007-12-27
Love the viewer and fast start and quick next shot speed. But it is HEAVY! Like old film camera. But then, you know you are holding a real piece of equipment.
Canon 40D.......2007-12-26
This camera replaced my old 20D and is an improvement particularly in the menu display. Although it also has a 3 inches LCD monitor, the images when displayed and not clear enough to determine sharpness and when one zooms in to increase detail, still is not possible to determine sharpness. The Nikon D200 and the Sony A700 have quite superior LCD monitors, particularly the later.
The autofocus although claimed improved by the manufacturer, is not better than the one in the 20D.
Mirror Lock Up Comment.......2007-12-25
I just wanted to address the reviews about the mirror lock up not having a quick button. I have found that using the custom settings (C1-C3), you can create your settings to include the mirror lock up and I have also set the drive on the timer mode for the custom with the mirror lock up. To save these in the custom functions, make the settings on the camera you would like (mirror lock up, ISO, Drive Mode, Picture Style, etc) -> Go to Camera Settings -> Register -> Choose C1, C2 or C3 -> Select OK.
In addition to that you can also customize the "My Menu Settings" and place the mirror lock up on that screen so that you do not have to go through multiple menus to find that specific function.
I have found this to be a fantastic camera and agree with other reviews on the pros and wanted to address the mirror lock up comments if it helps in the evaluation of this camera.
I have upgraded from the Canon Rebel XT to the 40D and also have the Canon Elan 7e and EOS 1N.
Product Description
Flaunt your independent sense of style with its tiny size and eye-catching design that will be the envy of your friends. Everything you need right at your fingertips. Carry your treasured music collection, funny video clips and family photo slideshows. Audio Playback Format - MP3, WMA, WAV and Audible Photo Format - JPEG Video Playback Format - Transcoded video format Syncs with and views Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar & Tasks Personal video clips FM Radio View Photos and Album Art at any viewing angle Subscription service support and pay per download music Direct CD recording Built-in Voice Recorder Syncs contacts, calendar and tasks Skip free playback Plays music, ZENCast, and audiobooks Alarm and clock Customizable main menu System Requirements - Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) / XP 64-bit, Intel Pentium III 1GHz or AMD Duron 1GHz, 256MB RAM, USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended), 170MB free hard drive space (more for audio content storage) Dimensions - 1.7 x 2.7 x 0.6 inch Weight - 1.55 ounces
Amazon.com Product Description
With a tiny, eye-catching design, smooth contours, and a discreet size, the Creative Zen V Plus 2 GB Portable Media Player fits perfectly in your palm and slides effortlessly into your smallest pocket. With 2 GB of storage space,
A 1.5-inch OLED screen displays rich and vibrant photos, as well as the easy-to-use Creative interface. View all Zen V Plus features.
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Not much bigger than a pair of earbuds! (black and orange model shown) See the Zen V Plus in 3D.
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the Zen V Plus holds up to 1,000 songs, and the 1.5-inch OLED screen displays rich and vibrant photos, full-color menus, and album art at any viewing angle. Another great feature built right into the Zen V Plus is the tiny device's ability to support subscription services and pay-per-download music. Plus, you'll never sweat formats--the Zen V Plus plays the broadest selection of MP3 and WMA music. And browsing your music collection has never been easier with Creative's innovative interface that enables effective and intuitive navigation and track selection. The Plus has an extra feature that it's predecessor lacked: the ability to play short video clips. With the Zen V Plus you can watch short clips in transcoded video format and impress your friends with the latest tidbits from the web or a brief glimpse of a home video.
Another great features is the Direct CD Recording function that allows you to record songs directly from a CD player or other audio source without using a PC as an intermediary. You no longer need to burn CDs to your PC then download to your MP3 player. Just connect an audio device directly to your Zen V Plus, and record your favorite CDs, records, beats and more, directly from the source. Meanwhile, automatic track detection separates each song for you--a handy feature when you're converting analog (records and cassette tapes) to digital. If organization is a high priority, the Zen V Plus's Personal Organizer will help you stay connected and in-sync with your Microsoft Outlook information. Just connect the Zen V Plus to your PC, sync your Outlook information, and you'll be ready to carry around your contacts, calendar, and to-do lists right in your pocket. Plus, the Zen V Plus uses a handy built-in microphone to double as a voice recorder, so you can capture notes, record lectures, and more.
No matter how you hold it, the Zen V Plus is just the right size.
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Creative knows that sporty is sexy, and this player is ideal for any workout junkie. The skip-free playback is perfect on your morning jog or your most rigorous workout at the gym. The optional armband and case fit comfortably on your arm and keep your Zen V Plus safe and secure while running or lifting. The Zen V Plus player was designed for people who appreciate style and function. Don't be surprised when people take notice of your cool, colorful music and photo player. You can proudly announce that your device carries up to 1,000 songs, and you can show off your favorite photos and video clips that you've stored on this pocket-sized powerhouse.
What's in the Box
Creative Zen V Plus, earphones, drawstring pouch, lanyard, USB 2.0 cable, line-in cable, neck strap, installation CD including user manual, and quick start guide.
Customer Reviews:
Very pleased........2008-01-01
My daughter was very pleased when she opened this Christmas gift. She has had the ipod and hated it. She wanted something better and after researching the product, I bought it. She says it's very good and has already loaded her music into it. She likes the fact it has a radio built in.
Houston, we have a problem..........2007-12-30
I bought two of these for Christmas, and one would not charge at all, so I had to send it back. Looking at the various discussion boards, this seems to be a common problem. The other one charges OK, but only on the computer. It doesn't like the cheap USB charger I bought, even though my iPod works fine with it.
This product has a lot of great features, and I hope that we get to enjoy them without any further problems. I would recommend charging this product before giving it to someone as a gift. Then, if it doesn't charge, you can send it back before disappointing someone.
best mp3 player for the money,.......2007-12-29
Is sound quality important? This mp3 player, like all Creative Zen's, has the best sound quatlity available, easily equal to or better than the ipod or zune. The big debate in my circle is ipod, zen, or zune. Ipod is not in sync with some of the major subscription music services and has proprietary idiosyncracies. The Zune and Zen are multifaceted interconnects for all subscription services. I choose the Zen because of the sound quality and ease of use/interface. The next comparable unit is a zune at over $149. I do not need portable music with more than 2 gigs. I love classical music with full orchestra, Russian composers, especially violin concertos...so I can't tolerate poor sound. In addition, I listen to foreign language music and audio books and there has to be clarity! Now for the complaints that this shuts down...if you read the directions that install on your computer you will see that this is an ENERGY SAVING feature. Your player is not OFF it is just that to keep the screen on after pulling off the usb port (where you charge and download music) you have to tap the little bar to the left to turn your screen on. All of this is covered in the product information guide. Any person with basic computer literacy, a USB port vs 2, and windows XP or better will have a ball with this zen. If you have never used either yahoo jukebox with yahoo music, or windows media player before, do yourself a favor and get familiar while you wait for yourn MP3 player to arrive. You need to know how to download, creat a playlist, and understand rip, sync, and such. But if you don't download, this little MP3 player is the best FM radio player ever. I have 32 channels on my presets. It is the best radio I own outside of my FM tuner. Over all, the best short of a zune. Very intuitive interface, and it has, gasp, a very useful back button.
Works well but very fragile.......2007-12-29
I've had both the 1 and 2gb Zens. They were very user friendly, the sound quality was good, but they are quite fragile and easy to break. The First Zen that I had that broke was admittedly my fault. I had left in in my car and that night we had an unexpectedly early freeze. The temperature dropped and the inner screen of my Zen shattered. I went and replaced it, but the second one that I bought wouldn't work on my computer at all. This was strange because it was the exact same machine that I had owned previously and it had worked fine. After a few lengthy customer service attempts it was determined that I just had a faulty mp3 player. I went to return it but this time decided to upgrade to the Zen V Plus. It worked well and I had no problem using it with my computer. The only complaint that I have about it is that it was very fragile. I was getting into my car and my Zen slipped out of my pocket and landed on the ground. It only fell a total of about a foot and a half, but that was all it took to destroy the display. I still have sound, but I can't see what I'm choosing to listen to because the display is pitch black. I realize it was my fault I dropped it, but you would think that it could stand up to more than a one foot fall before breaking.
To sum up: Its easy to use and I was happy with the performance of the two that worked, but be careful with it because it's very easy to break.
A Great buy!.......2007-12-27
I love my Zen. I've had it over a month now. The software is included, but you can use windows explorer to load it.
Music, Videos, storage, Date Book, calander, Alarm Clock, Voice Recorder, and an FM Radio!
It does way more than they advertise.
It works with Windows, Yahoo Music, Audible Books and more.
Right now I'm downloading videos from YouTube!
I have never had to use the reset button.
Right now there are hundreds of songs stored on mine, I lost count at 250!
All high quality audio.
Now the bad news. It is a little slow to start up.
Go ahead and buy the (expensive) charger from the manufacturer.
I have found nothing else that works.
The screen it VERY bright in the dark, but still hard to see in sunlight.
Most files will have to be converted. I've found free software for that.
( www.Downloads.com ) YouTube Grabber, YouTube FLV to AVI Suite.
This has been a good product for me. A Great buy!
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Product Description
IH13B PORTABLE PINK SPORT CASE FOR iPod shuffle or any MP3 player. Sturdy lightweight zippered case 2 dynamic stereo speakers secure fit holds iPod snugly water resistant. Attaches quickly and easily to bikes strollers exercise equipment and more. Built in Remote Control capability. iPod control when case is closed. 2 watts total power runs on 4 AA batteries or included universal switching power adapter.
Amazon.com Product Description
Amplify your iPod shuffle while walking, riding your bike, or working out with the iHome portable speaker system and case. Remarkably compact, the lightweight zippered case safely holds your shuffle while on the move, with a built-in clip that attaches securely to bikes, strollers, exercise equipment, and more. Even better, the system's pair of stereo speakers deliver a crisp, efficient audio performance, making it ideal for listeners with active lifestyles. And thanks to the case's water-resistant design, you can walk or ride in the rain without damaging your shuffle. Other details include the ability to charge your shuffle when connected to an AC adapter (sold separately), a sleek green chassis, built-in remote control capability, and 2 watts of total output power. The iHome portable speaker runs on four AA batteries.
What's in the Box
Speaker system/case, user's manual.
Product Description
The SlingShot 100 AW uses a unique sling design to go from Carry Mode to Ready Mode in just seconds. Carried comfortably on the back, it easily rotates to the front so you can get to your camera quickly. The SlingShot 100 AW holds an SLR with mid-range zoom lens attached 1-2 extra lenses, cables and accessories and has a full access lid to make loading it a snap.
Customer Reviews:
Slingshot camera bag.......2007-12-31
Great bag for holding all my camera stuff. The 100 offers plent of room for lens, flash and batteries. Quality construction. Another Lowepro winner!
Very usefull.......2007-12-31
I got this backpack few weeks ago.
Good quality and comfortable product.
If you have SLR camera with many attachments you may need another product (Lowepro SlingShot 200 or Lowepro SlingShot 300)
Lowepro Photo Backpack.......2007-12-25
Well designed backpack that protects each item stored and allows easy access to all compartments. Certainly worth the extra money.
Solid design and build quality. .......2007-12-21
Lowepro made a solid bag here.
Pros:
1) Comfortable build and easy to access the camera without removing the bag.
2) Padding is adequate and adjustable.
3) The space is great for a beginner or someone who is just carrying a couple of lenses and a flash.
4) All weather cover is nice and hidden away.
Cons:
1) Doesn't allow much room to grow. Now this is not the fault of the bag per se, since Lowepro does offer a bigger size. I carry a 30D and the 24-70 2.8L lens and it takes up the whole center slot. I have room for a couple filters, a prime, and a flash. This is about all this bag will hold easily. There is also some good space in the top compartment.
2) Because the stuff is stored sideways, the weight ends up on the lens to keep the camera from moving. This isn't a big deal, but it isn't quite as nice as certain other styles to hold the camera.
3) I wish the area that sits against the LCD had a soft padding (non-scratchable). As mentioned in Con #2, the camera sits sideways, so there is some movement that the camera body will experience.
Still overall a solid bag for a serious amateur, but if you are a pro, or have some large glass, you may want the Slingshot 300.
Nice.......2007-12-19
I'm using this with a Nikon D80 with an 18-200 lens. Plenty of room. Looks like good construction. It feels very comfortable and I'm looking forward to using it on an upcoming trip.
Product Description
The Olympus Stylus 790SW is the world's most durable digital camera. You can drop it from 5 feet, dunk it to 33 feet, freeze it (-10C/14F) or even try to crush it up to 220 pounds and it will still take amazing photos. The Stylus 770 SW's durable construction is designed to withstand a five-foot drop, bump, or other mishap, so your camera and images are protected. It features a bright 2.5" Hypercrystal LCD so you can easily compose, view and share your images even underwater. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) creates sharp, blur-free pictures, even if your subject is moving. The 27 Shooting Modes allow you to master any shooting situation in stills or movies with sound. The 790SW is winterized to perform at below-freezing temps. The stainless steel body and reinforced LCD makes the Stylus 790SW able to withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure, so your camera and images are always protected. The large, high-resolution LCD features a wider viewing angle (140 degrees, left to right or up and down) and anti-glare technology that uses natural light to brighten the LCD. 2.5 HyperCrystal LCD lets you easily compose or share your shots even in direct sunlight White Balance - Auto, Pre-Sets (Sunlight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents) Panorama Modes - Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with Olympus Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card Power Supply - Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B), AC Adapter (E-7AC) with optional CB-MA1 DC coupler System Requirements - Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 PRO, XP, Vista, Mac OS 9.0-9.2x/OS X 10.1-10.4 with USB port Dimensions - Width 3.6 x Height 2.3 x Depth 0.8 inch (91.8mm x 59.2mm x 20.6mm) Weight - 5.5 ounces (155 grams) without battery & media card
Customer Reviews:
Great camera.......2007-12-30
I love this camera. All the different functions are great, as long as you have a few seconds to flip through to the different functions. If not, I would suggest only to use the anti-shake feature. I missed some precious pictures of my nieces and nephews meeting for the first time because I wasn't able to flip through all the different scene functions in time. Make sure to have an extra lion battery also otherwise you'll end up having to wait for it to be recharged before taking more pictures. I have to charge mine every night. Also the multiple pictures feature is great! It takes many pictures rapidly as long as you hold down the button, but every few pictures turn out blurry. I would suggest using the one speed slower if you use this function. Other than these few difficulties, this is a great camera. I haven't been abe to use the underwater function yet, but I'm looking forward to it!
Christmas gift.......2007-12-29
Its everything it claims to be. Very happy with selection and most of all price. Best deal out there and I shopped around.
Good Stylish Digital Camera.......2007-12-29
Okay, I love the orange color of my camera and it looks highly stylish. The camera is really small so it fits easily into my pocket so I can carry it around everywhere. The fact that the camera is waterproof and shock proof is amazing and most unique. I used the camera in the hot tub and snow skiing and didn't even worry about the camera getting wet or broken. As for the photos, they are crisp and the color and quality seem more than good enough for most uses. Also, the setting and options on the camera are very diverse and allow for almost any photographic situation you will encounter. Excellent and very cool camera!
amazing camera.......2007-12-28
A great xmas gift that brought a lot of happiness! I was debating between this camera and the pentax and am so glad that I went with olympus it is user friendly, takes amazing pictures and is compatable with all of our electronic gear.
Better than I expected.......2007-12-25
This is my third camera in 6 months; I tried Lumix and Canon before. Either the quality was not acceptable (Lumix) or the camera drowned by accident in a drink (Canon) - the Stylus 790 has so far exceeded my expectations with great picture quality and the peace of mind it can take a drop or a plunge in the water and keep on ticking. Highly Recommended (so far).
Average customer rating:
- I Never Received my order.....
- Nice in theory, but not in reality...
- Good quality headphones.
- Worthy
- Great sound and warranty, Awful wire covers
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