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.
