10.2-megapixel SLR captures enough detail for photo-quality enlargements or creative cropping
Body only; lens must be purchased separately
2.5-inch LCD display; power-up time of approximately 0.15 seconds
Five frame-per-second continuous shooting with a time lag of approximately 50 milliseconds
Stores images on CF cards or Microdrive; powered by EN-EL3a or EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (includes EN-EL3a battery and charger)
Still relevant today!!!, July 24, 2012
There is a lot of hype that goes into purchasing a DSLR camera and everyone is always toting the next and best thing. The bottom line is that the Nikon D200 is a great camera in 2012. If you are looking for a camera to take great pictures and you want something a better than a point and shoot...I wouldn't even hesitate to pick up one of these and get a nice lens for around $100 to go with it.
Just a Well Built Camera & Great Vendor!, May 10, 2012
I just received my Nikon D200 several days ago, and I'm very impressed with it so far. I picked it up from Amazon seller ubee67. Though it is a used camera, it's in almost mint condition. I've got large hands, so the D200 feels good when I grip it. I also like the fact that it is metal instead of plastic. I own a Nikon D5100 which is smaller, lighter, and does much more than the D200, but I just enjoy handling a camera that is well built. The controls on the camera are right at your fingertips, and easy to get to quickly. The color images produced by this camera are incredible. If you're in the market for a second camera body, as I was, or simply want a well built, reliable start-up DSLR camera, don't hesitate, get the D200. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. That being said, I have to say that the seller, ubee67 was incredible to deal with. The camera came exactly as described (with original box, CD, manual, battery & charger). They even threw in free expedited shipping, allowing me to get my D200 even sooner. I'll definitely do business with ubee67, great camera, and great vendor!
the powerful, feature-packed D200 digital SLR camera delivers a high-precision, high-performance package and creates a new class of camera between entry-level and professional digital SLRs.
The Nikon D200 combines the solid look and feel and advanced camera operation of Nikon's D2 professional series with the approved user-friendliness and stunning image quality that are the hallmarks of all Nikon digital SLRs.
The D200 has been crafted to connect a range of newly developed Nikon technologies with advanced features inherited from the Nikon D2x, ensuring an ultimate shooting experience with exceptional and versatile imaging performance, high speed, and an instant response. The result is a blend of superb features, high-quality components, and fantastic results.
This combination makes the D200 perfect for passionate, dedicated amateur photographers, business users in fields such as the police, dentistry and museums, and professionals or semi-professionals looking for a second camera to complement their Nikon D2x or D2Hs.
Streams music and audio from your smartphone; noise and wind resistant for clear calls
Voice alerts tell you talk time, volume, connection, and more
iPhone displays headset battery meter so you'll always have time to talk
Up to 11 hours of talk time, up to 384 hours (16 days) of standby time
What's in the Box: headset, ear hook, Micro USB AC Charger, operating instructions
Block noise and wind from calls
Comfortably fits either ear
Pair 2 phones and take a call from either
Stream tunes and podcasts
iPhone dispays headset battery meter
Hear it all--music, calls, and more--with the Plantronics M50 Bluetooth headset, which streams audio from your smartphone and makes every call worry-free. It features an extended battery life, whispered talk-time alerts, and noise reduction features. You can even monitor the battery life automatically on an iPhone so you'll always have time to talk.
The affordable M50 headset is also one of the only devices at this price to deliver Bluetooth audio streaming capabilities (via the A2DP profile) for listening to music, podcasts or GPS directions. It also offers multipoint technology (allowing you to pair and maintain connections with two or more devices), micro USB charging, and up to 11 hours of talk time.
Extended battery life, whispered talk-time alerts and noise reduction features (view larger).
Key Features
Streams music and audio from your smartphone
iPhone displays headset battery meter so you'll always have time to talk
Power switch lets you extend battery life
Voice alerts tell you talk time, volume, connection, and more
Multipoint lets you take a call from one of two paired phones
Sets up in minutes with most Bluetooth phones
Fights noise and wind
Comfortably fits either ear
Use Multipoint One Call at a Time
Once you have activated multipoint and paired your two phones, it's easy to answer calls from either phone. When already on a call, you will hear a ringtone notification of the incoming call from the second paired phone.
To answer a second call from the other phone, you must end the current call (tap Call button) so new call automatically answers. If you choose not to answer the second call, it will go to voicemail
Bluetooth Headset, October 25, 2012
Great device. It took a matter of seconds for it to pair up with my iPhone 4. When I turn it off and back on, it automatically syncs back to the iPhone without any delay. It also works well when playing music or watching videos. I've watched several things on Netflix and there is absolutely no delay in the sound and what I am watching. Volume level on the device is rather good as well. Some have complained about it not having an up down volume control, but the one button volume control still does the job. I just keep my set to the highest level. When it reaches the highest level, it tells you.
Almost perfect, October 25, 2012
This is by far the best bluetooth headset I've owned. I talk on the phone a lot plus I do use it to listen to my music and it holds the charge for days. This is amazing and unbelievable to me, but it does! It took seconds to pair, one hour to charge when out of the box. It came sealed in retail packaging. It fits and feels very comfortable on the ear. So far I am very pleased with it. The reason I did not give it five stars is because of the color. The earhook is blue and stands out more that I would have liked, but I can deal with it for the overall performance.
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Sensor DIGIC 4 Image Processor Full-HD Movie Mode Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch Clear View Vari-Angle LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
The Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a fantastic camera. It is my first move into the world of "real" cameras. The instruction manual was a bit intimidating at first when one views all the possible functions for the camera. However, it ends up being relatively simple. Certainly it is easy to point, autofocus and shoot. The results are crystal clear and far superior to any camera I've previously owned. I highly recommend it.
DSLR for Video Over Hyped, October 24, 2012
This is a great DSLR camera, but I must admit that I erroneously bought it for achieving a cinematic look to video. I read and heard so much about the wonders of shooting DSLR video that I gave it a try. After using it several times, I realized that the work flow is so challenging and time consuming compared to true video cameras that I sold it and went back to my video camera roots. I picked up a canon XA10 to pair with my HF G10 and I've been totally happy. This is a great camera for still photography, but for video the limitations on clip length, sound, ergonomics, and rolling shutter jello just don't cut it for me.
OtterBox Defender Series for Apple New iPhone, Black
Customer Reviews
I got my iPhone 5 today (through carrier sources) though it's yet to be activated and the first thing I did naturally was put the Otterbox Defender case on it. I had the Defender for my 3GS and it protected my phone all these years. Didn't have the iPhone 4/4S so I can't compare it to that. Quick impressions so far:
PROTECTION - Protection wise, the iPhone 5 Defender is at par with the 3GS. Industrial grade protection with complete coverage. Same concept and overall design, though the silicone feels slightly thicker and more solid in the 5. The silicone has a matte finish compared to the smooth finish in the 3GS, which hopefully should help avoid dust and lint - this was the only drawback with the 3GS case, it needed cleaning frequently.
BUTTONS/PORTS - Power and volume buttons are covered with silicone shaped like the buttons themselves. No problem pressing either of these buttons with the silicone. The headphone jack, charging port, and silent button have silicone plugs that can be pulled out to expose the jacks. (TIP - to open the plugs, insert nail and push the top silicone part higher to get behind the plug to pull it out. Hope this makes sense. The headphone plug is tiny and it can take some time getting used to opening it). The charging port plug, when opened, keeps snapping back into the case, which means it has to be held open with one hand to insert the charger. Insignificant issue, and I'm hoping that with use, this piece will loosen up a bit so that it stays open if needed. Opening at the back for the Apple logo is covered with a transparent plastic film. The front camera/speaker, the back camera/flash, and the two speakers at the bottom are left open and are the only exposed parts of the phone.
SCREEN COVERAGE - Clear plastic film on the screen integrated into the case, the touchscreen experience is as good with the film as it is without the case. The transparent film creates a tiny layer of air or moisture between itself and the screen, which can create watermarks on the screen. This was an issue with the 3GS as well. (TIP - I had read several forums for my 3GS that recommended applying baby powder before installing this case, but I personally didn't find that to be a lasting solution. Applying an Anti-Glare film to the phone's screen before installing the case was the best solution. I am still waiting for my Anti-Glare film to come in, but I installed a spare I had for my 3GS just to see if that solved the issue with the 5, and it did).
HOLSTER - The silicone is kept intact with two plastic tabs on the side. This really helps keep the silicone in shape and prevents it from stretching or loosening over time. These tabs also work as the locking mechanism for the holster. The case can be inserted facing in or out in the holster, a fine improvement by Otterbox. Most such holsters I have seen only allow face-in orientation (3GS allowed only face-in which I found annoying when going for a run). This holster has a fully rotating belt clip so that it can be attached vertically or horizontally on the belt. No chance of the case falling out, nice secure fit. The holster is much better and ergonomically designed than the 3GS version. It is easier to access the phone with this design.
Here are a few details that I would have liked to see improved/addressed:
- Front and back camera openings - the two openings are huge! The front camera/speaker/light sensor opening is one big opening. For the 3GS version (3GS only has speaker on the front, no camera) and from what I have seen for the 4S, the cases had a precision opening which provided better overall coverage. For the back, the opening is approximately 30-40% bigger than it should be for the camera and flash. It would have been nice to have more precise openings on both places for even better protection.
- Headphone jack plug - this perhaps has more to do with the placement of the headphone jack itself, but the case opening is really small and it's not very smooth to open the silicone plug. For the 3GS, the silicone plug went around the headphone jack to the back, which made opening it a breeze. They could have used the same design for the 5 as well. With the current design, it takes time opening the headphone plug. It's entirely possible it is just something that takes getting used to, or that the silicone will loosen over time making it easier to open.
- The iPhone 5 is a super sleek, light, and slick looking device. Putting the Defender case makes it bulky (more than doubles the thickness). Now this is a pro in that it offers super-protection which I cannot live without. The downside is that it takes away the aesthetic beauty of the iPhone.
I bought this in black when that was the only color available. Now it seems there are a lot more choices. Wish I had waited for the Glacier (just a personal preference)!
Other than these minor issues, I am overall very happy with this case and I hope to use it for several years to come, just I did with my 3GS Defender. Yes, it's slightly expensive, but it's also peace of mind.
UPDATE 10-12-12
The watermark issue seems to be persistent with this case and nothing seems to permanently help in this regard. The anti-glare film bridges the gap somewhat but only for a few days. The screen in the case lifts right back up after a few days and creates the watermark issue all over again making it difficult to use the screen. I am sending this back to get a different case. Yes, I want to protect my iPhone which is why I was willing to put up with the bulk of this case, but I can't give up functionality.
The Defender Series Case for the iPhone 44S offers triple-layer protection and is built from a high-impact polycarbonate shell, durable silicone and a built-in screen protector, making it one of the toughest iPhone 44S Cases, defending against scratches, dust and drops.
Product Dimensions: 1.9 x 7.8 x 4.3 inches ; 6.2 ounces
I used the original Otterbox Defender case for my iPhone 4s, and while it worked ok, this version is a definite improvement. The hard plastic case and the screen protector seem to be the same as the original, other than having larger cut outs for the camera/flash and the front camera/light sensor/proximity sensor area. I never had issues using the 4s camera with the older version case, but I did with the proximity sensor and this case fixes that issue.
The holster has been changed to update the release mechanism. The tab that holds the phone in the holster has been shaped differently in order to make the phone easier to clip in and release.
The biggest upgrade is to the rubber jacket that fits over the plastic case. The rubber seems to be of much higher quality. It has a firmer, more substantial feel, and doesn't seem like it will lose shape over time. It gives the case a better grip in your hand and generally feels more solid overall.
The opening for the silent mode switch seems to still be off center, but not enough to be of concern.
If you are on the fence about whether to get the older iPhone 4 Otterbox Defender for your 4S or this updated version, I'd definitely pay the extra $10 or so and get the new version.
Canon’s new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080.
An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You’ll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand.
EOS Rebel T1i Highlights
New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor
Canon’s CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers the most pixels in its class. It offers many of the same new technologies as used by Canon’s professional cameras to maximize each pixel’s light gathering efficiency. Its APS-C size sensor creates an effective 1.6x field of view (compared to 35mm format). Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor dramatically speeds up all camera operations for intuitive operation and offers improvements in both fine detail and natural color reproduction. It works in concert with the EOS Rebel T1i’s image sensor to achieve unprecedented levels of performance in all lighting situations.
Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
Product Description
Style: Body w/ 28-135mm IS Kit
Manufacturer Description
Canon’s new EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for fine detail and superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities up to 12800 for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It features a refined 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots) monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of new automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV. Pick up the EOS 50D and you’ll experience true digital inspiration!
Product Features and Technical Details
Style: Body w/ 28-135mm IS Kit
Product Features
15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM standard zoom lens included
Enhanced Live View shooting includes Face Detection Live mode
New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting; HDMI output
Capture images to Compact Flash Type I or II memory cards (not included)
Technical Details
Color: Black
Camera type: Digital single-lens reflex AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Image sensor size: 22.3 x 14.9mm
Compatible lenses: Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
Lens mount: Canon EF
Sensor type: High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Effective pixels: Approximately 15.10 megapixels
Total pixels: Approximately 15.5 megapixels
Aspect ratio: 3:2 (horizontal: vertical)
Color filter system: RGB primary color filters
Low-pass filter: Fixed position in front of CMOS sensor
Dust deletion feature: Yes
Recording format: Design rule for camera file system 2.0
Image type: JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original), sRAW, RAW+JPEG
File size: Large/fine: 5 MB (4752 x 3168); large/normal: 2.5 MB (4752 x 3168); medium/fine: 3 MB (3456 x 2304); medium/normal: 1.6 MB (3456 x 2304); small/fine: 1.7 MB (2352 x 1568); small/normal: 0.9 MB (2352 x 1568); RAW: 20.2 MB (4752 x 3168); RAW+large/fine: 20.2+5 MB (4752 x 3168); sRAW 1: 12.6 MB (3267 x 2178), sRAW 2: 9.2 MB (2376 x 1584); sRAW 2+large/fine: 9.2+5 MB (2376 x 1584)
Recording functions: With WFT-E3A attached, image recording to the WFT-E3A will be possible as follows: standard, automatic switching of recording media, separate recordings according to image-recording quality, recording images having the same size
Backup recording: Enabled with WFT-E3A attached
File numbering: Consecutive, auto reset, manual reset
Color space: sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture style: Portrait, landscape, neutral, faithful, monochrome, user defined 1-3
Image processing type: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom, color temperature setting
Auto white balance: Auto white balance with image sensor
Color temperature compensation: White balance correction: +/-9 stops in full-stop increments; white balance brackeing: +/-3 stops in full-stop increments
Viewfinder type: Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage: Approximately 0.95x (-1m with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint: Approximately 22mm
Focusing screen: Interchangeable (Ef-D: grid lines, EF-S: point of focus, EF-A: standard focusing screen)
Focusing modes: Auto, one-shot AF, predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, manual
AF point selection: Automatic, manual
Selected AF point display: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
AF-assist beam: Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Metering modes: 35-zone full-aperture metering: evaluative, partial (9 percent of viewfinder at center), spot (3.8 percent of viewfinder at center), center-weighted average
Metering range: EV 1-20
Exposure control: Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, creative auto, full auto, programmed image control modes (portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, night portrait, flash off), manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
ISO speed: Automatically set: ISO 100 to 6400 (in 1/3-stop or 1-stop increments); basic zone modes: ISO 100 to 3200 set automatically; extension settable: ISO 12800; high-tone priority settable: ISO 200 to 1600
Exposure compensation: Manual: +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Shutter speeds: 1/8000 to 1/60 second, X-sync at 1/250 second; 1/8000 to 30 second, bulb
Shutter release: Soft-touch electromagnetic
Self timer: 10- or 2-second delay
Remote control: Yes, with N3-type terminal
Flash type: Retractable auto pop-up
Flash metering: E-TTL II autoflash
Recycling time: Approximately 3 seconds
Flash-ready indicator: Viewfinder icon
Flash coverage: 17mm lens angle of view
FE lock: Yes
Flash exposure compensation: Up to +/-2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Compatible flash: EX-series Speedlites
Drive modes: Single, high-speed continuous, low-speed continuous, and self-timer
Continuous shooting speed: 3 shots/second to 6.3 shots/second
Live View shooting modes: Live View, remote Live View (with a personal computer installed with EOS utility)
Live View focusing: Manual, autofocus
LCD monitor: 3-inch TFT color LCD
Resolution: Approximately 920,000 pixels
Coverage: Approximately 100 percent
Brightness adjustment: 7 levels
Interface languages: 25
Display format: Single image, single image + image-recording quality/shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approximately 1.5x to 10x), rotated image (auto/manual), image jump (by 10/100 images, index screen, by shooting date, by folder), slide show (all images/selected by date/folder)
Image protection: Yes
Erase: Single, check-marked images, or all (except protected images)
Compatible printers: PictBridge
Printable images: JPEG compliant to design rule for camera file system and RAW/sRAW images
Interface: USB 2.0, NTSC/PAL selectable, HDMI mini out
Battery: Rechargeable battery pack or AA alkaline batteries
AC adapter: ACK-E2 adapter kit sold separately)
Included lens: EF 28-135mm IS USM standard zoom
Focal length: 28 to 135mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5 to f/5.6
Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
Diagonal angle of view: 75 to 18 degrees
Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
Closest focusing distance: 1.6 feet
Zoom system: Rotating type
Filter size: 72mm
Lens dimensions: 3.1 inches in diameter and 3.8 inches long
In the box: EOS 50D body, lens, lens cap, eyecup, wide neck strap, video cable, USB cable, battery pack, battery charger, Great Photography Is Easy booklet and Do More with Macro booklet, EOS Digital Solution CD, software instruction manual
