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TomTom 2forOne V4 Accessory Pack

• Get two accessories for the price of one with this Travel Pack
• It includes a case to protect your GPS from bumps and scratches and a charger

Does the job!, 2008-11-11
I bought this despite reading some rather dubious reviews and must say I'm very pleased with it! The case fits perfectly - a neat, compact little satnav with a neat compact case! Yes, it doesn't hold the charger etc. but I'm happy to leave this in the car and only really want to carry the unit itself around with me. For me, being able to charge the Tom Tom at home is essential so the mains charger is a must! A good price for the two items together so overall, value for money.

Sony 10 Pack 60 min DVM Premium

Great value, works even in my HDV cam, 2007-10-08
I have used numerous brands of miniDV tapes over the years and have been sticking to these Sony ones for at least the last 2 years, firstly because these are great value, secondly I have not had any problems so far.

I actually upgraded from an ordinary Panasonic DV cam to the all new Canon HV20 Hi Def cam this year and still use these tapes in the new cam to record Hi-def footage! Yes, you can buy specialist HDV tapes, but they cost more. These normal Mini-DV tapes work just fine recording HDV footage. Obviously I can also record normal DV footage onto these tapes as well.

I am no expert in HD recording, I have no idea what advantage of using proper HDV tape is, surely there must be some reason. But for my casual use, I am happy to just still with these ordinary mini DV tapes. I may try the proper HDV tapes when I have an important event though.

All in all, I have no reason to switch to a different tape yet.

JVC GZ-MG330A Slim HDD/microSD Hybrid Camcorder With Konica Minolta Lens (35x Optical Zoom)

• CCD sensor (in pixels) - 1/6" CCD sensor 800,000 pixels including 400,000 effective Konica Minolta lens Video recording in SD-video and MPEG-2-PS formats
• Optical Zoom - 35x -- Digital Zoom - 800x -- Image Stabiliser - Digital image stabiliser
• Accessories included - Mains adapter, BN-VF808 battery, strap, AV cable, USB cable
• Other Functions - Focal distance: 2.2 - 77 (equivalent to 35 mm film: 36 - 1260) Aperture: F1.8 - F4.0 Filter diameter: 30.5 mm 2- or 10-second self timer Gigabrid processor White balance: automatic and manual 3D noise reduction Modes: night, twilight, portrait, sport, snow, projector Play list with icons/attribution of icons to events Video editing on camcorder Image titles Quick start Mechanical lens cap
• Supplied Software - CyberLink DVD Solution Digital Photo Navigator

Brilliant Camcorder!!!!, 2008-08-23
I bought this camcorder after doing a lot of research. It's absolutely brilliant. All the functions are very easy to use. It literally has everything you would want in a camcorder. I could go into all the technical details, but I won't.

I highly recommend it!

SD High Capacity 8 GB Card, Class 6 Guaranteed 6MB/s Continuous Transfer Rate, Upto 20MB/s

• SD Card
• 8GB
• Single Pack
• Up to 20 MB's transfer rate

Canon EOS 450D Digital SLR Camera Kit (incl EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6 non USM Lens Kit)

• 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor
• 3.5 frames per second continuous shooting
• 9-point wide-area AF with f/2.8 cross-type centre point
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• 3.0" LCD with Live View mode
• 14-bit processing and DIGIC III for enhanced speed and image quality
• Large, bright viewfinder
• Customisable Picture Style image processing options
• Compact and lightweight body
• Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software
• Compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and Speedlite EX flash

fantastic camera, 2008-08-26
I ordered through Amazon as they had the best price at the time, took a little longer than expected to arrive, over 2 weeks.

I had upgraded from a Sony Cybershot 7.2MP. Well you cant even compare the two. From only ever owning a point and shoot camera I now do not believe I could ever use anything but a dslr again.

The camera came with the 18-55mm canon lens, and the normal included accessories. This did not include a pouch, so I ordered the canon semi hard case EH19 L from 7dayshop for £27.99. Expensive but quality product. The only problem you might find is that the case fits the camera only with the 18-55mm lens, and so when I am using the 55-250mm lens I need to change the lens before I pack it away. Minor issue for me.

Ordered the Kingston Technology 4GB Secure Digital High Capacity Class4 Card - gets over 600 photos on a good quality setting (not RAW).

Having read all the other feedback I also ordered the 55-250mm canon lens through Amazon. Not being a pro photographer I can only give a layman's view - the 18-55 is great for normal shots, but useless for zooming. The 55-250mm is a telephoto lens, and the photos are magnificent. I tested it on numerous occasions eg day at Lords watching cricket, and the 55-250mm adds a whole new dimension to what you can take pictures of. Taking pics one after the other, and switching between the two lens', highlights how you cant really do with one or the other, you need both. I read some comments about buying the camera body only, and then not getting the 18-55mm and ordering other types, but my maths told me that the incremental cost to get the offered package meant I was only really paying in about £45 more to get the lens than just the body. You cant get any lens for that price. If you want a specific lens for your individual circumstance and you have more money to spend - go for it. If you arent really sure and were only going to do it because others recommended it, think again.

The extra lens doesnt come with a pouch either - I ordered a lowepro 1N through 7dayshop for £10. Fits perfectly, I had read that I should get the 1W - no good - its too big. I know lots of people order special backpacks for their cameras - this didnt suit me - I want to be able to pack my camera away, not carry a whole bag just for the camera.

Back to the camera - I am learning all types of new things. There are different pre-set modes that cover most scenarios, but as you read through the extensive manual you slowly learn more advanced techniques and begin to use the manual mode where you make your own decisions for the different settings. I have a long way to go, but anyone can see what a huge difference the camera has made to the quality of photos I am now taking. I honestly am not able to provide any info on flaws or problems because I havent come across any.

This camera is great quality, there are good accessories available, the photo's are stunning, and with the determination to learn how to use all the features you will increase your photography knowledge by a huge amount. Highly recommended.

Sony DSC-W300 Titanium-Coated Digital Camera - Black (13.6MP, 3x Optical Zoom) 2.7" LCD

• CCD - 13.9 megapixel 1/1.7" Super HAD CCD sensor 13.6 effective megapixels RGB filter Interlaced scan Super SteadyShot optical stabiliser
• Optical Zoom - 3x -- Digital Zoom - 4x
• Aperture and Shutter Speed - Aperture: f2.8-5.5 Focal length: 7.6-22.8m f (35mm equivalent): 35-105mm Speed 1/4-1/2000 Automatic, 1"-1/2000 Programme and 30"-1/1000 Manual
• Flash (built-in) - Flash: built-in, auto, manual, slow synch ISO Auto: from 0.2 to 5.5m (W), from 0.4 to 2.8m (T) ISO 3200: up to 11m (W), up to 5m (T) Red-eye reduction system Delay: 10 seconds / 2 seconds
• Other features - Manual noise reduction on 3 levels Focusing: Multi-point (9 points) / Semi manual (0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m and infinity) / Centred / Spot Scene modes: Auto, Easy, Auto programme, Beach, Extra High-speed Burst, Extra High Sensitivity, Fireworks, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Movie, High Sensitivity, Smile Shutter, Underwater, Automatic face/smile detection Automatic scene recognition Burst mode at 100 fps in 13 megapixels EX burst mode in up to 5 fps

Point and Cyber-shoot, 2008-08-31
I bought the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 to compliment the big Sony Alpha A700 DSLR I also own. The A700 is a fantastic camera, but just too big and awkward in some situations. What I didn't want to lose though was too much of the quality of the DSLR. As a pocket-able alternative the DSC-W300 does not disappoint, it's small, robust, and produces brilliant pictures. Most people picking up this camera will probably go straight into the easy modes, but dig deeper and there's a whole host of interesting options. For me the top functions were absolutely brilliant low-light non-flash modes (better than the A700!) and that when changing shooting modes if reflects the colour balance on the LCD viewfinder (which you can turn of and use a physical viewfinder if preferred or you want to extend battery life).
I've seen criticism of the camera's 3x optical zoom; this is only an issue when using the camera at it's full 13.6 mega-pixel range. Drop the resolution and the magnification (albeit via digital means not optical) increases correspondingly.
Short-comings: My only niggles concern the camera's movie modes. Firstly the maximum resolution is just 640x480, although the frame rate is good. Secondly you need to pick your zoom level before you start shooting, as once you've started you cant change it.
Overall an amazing bit of kit, capable of producing some amazing photographs.

Fuji 1GB XD Type M Picture Card

• Ultra-compact and lightweight One of the smallest flash media cards available
• Provides high read/write speeds necessary for todays newest digital cameras
• Rigid memory card construction for exceptional durability
• For most xD-Picture Card compatible Digital Cameras
• Includes plastic protective case

1gb fujifilm memory card gone wak!!, 2008-08-01
i bought one of these memory card and when i put it into my fujifilm s6500(6.3mega pixels) it said that i have 7800 photos to take and i had it on full mega pixels made!!! but there was no catch exept when i got to the last thousand it satrter to slow down so i deleted this i thing something was wrong with it so i have cleaned it and taken it to a camera shop to have a look at it:

chris lord

Canon EOS 1000D Digital SLR Camera (incl EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6 non USM Lens Kit)

• Type: Type - Reflex for the general public
• Pixels: Sensor - 10.5-megapixel CMOS sensor 10.1 effective megapixels 22.2 x 14.8 mm Self-cleaning unit on low-pass filter / Resolution (in pixels) - 3888 x 2592
• Optical: Viewfinder - Eye-level pentamirror Vertical/horizontal coverage: approx. 95% Built-in dioptric adjustment: -3.0 - 1.0 m-1 (dpt) Eyepoint: approx. 21 mm Fixed focusing screen / LCD display - 2.5" LCD screen 230,000 pixels with on-screen shooting mode and two AF modes Brightness adjustment: 7 levels provided Magnified view (approx. 1.5x - 10x) Manually or automatically rotated image Light/RGB histogram / Macro Distance - Depends on the lens used
• Storage: Image formats - JPEG / Memory Card Type - SD / SDHC card / Included Memory Card - No / Internal Memory - No
• Video: Video mode - No / Video Sequence - No / TV Output - NTSC or PAL video output / Webcam - No

Canon EOS 1000D, 2008-08-09
A superb piece of kit. This is my third Canon camera purchased over several years and my first DSLR. The styling, the functionality and the lightweight construction are pretty much faultless in my view. The Amazon service has also been excellent. I can thoroughly recommend this camera to the serious amateur photographer.

UniRoss X-Press 700 Battery Charger inc 4 x AA 2500 mAh Rechargeable Batteries

• Charges 2 or 4 x AA, 2 or 4 x AAA NiMH or NiCd rechargeable batteries
• Includes 220/240v mains adapter and car lighter cable
• Safety timer and Bad cell detection
• Maintenance trickle charge
• Latest -?V end of charge detection

High Quality Set :), 2008-02-06
I was so impressed with the quality of Uniross rechargeable batteries. I had bought this for a long time before I made a review on this item. I want to make sure that this whole package does really worth money I spent.

I use these batteries in my canon digital camera, whose old set of AA batteries cannot retain any charge at all after charging. It had ruined my chilling day with friends many times before I found this package on Amazon. Funniest bit was the time when I shot only 5 pics and batteries suddenly went flat. Nothing is more irritating than a beautiful moment you want to shoot, but you could not.

Fortunate enough, I found Uniross batteries and charger pack on sale for only £8.50. It was extremely cheap at that time. The result is, Uniross battery time lasts for more than 5 days on day-to-day shooting of around 15-20 pics a day. It makes me more than happy to take shots without awareness of when battery will go flat. Heavy-duty day is also not a problem. Charging time of 4 2500mAH-AA batteries (as provided) is around 4 hours only. 2 AA batteries require only 2 hours to let go.

It is highly recommended for anyone looking for battery pack worth of all your money in every single pence. You will be also provided with a car adapter for your hectic life with hours spent on road a day.

In short, 4-AA batteries, charger and car adapter are all in one go !!!!

Panasonic DMCFZ28 Digital Camera - Black (10.1MP, 18x Optical Zoom) 2.7" LCD

• Type: Type - Bridge
• Pixels: CCD - 1/2.33" 10.7-megapixel CCD sensor - RGB filter / Resolution (in pixels) - Information not provided
• Optical: Optical Viewfinder - Electronic / LCD display - Viewing angle: approx. 100%, power on, automatic LCD backlighting, increased angle mode / Macro Distance - Information not provid / Normal Distance - Wide angle: 30 cm upwards Telephoto: 200 cm upwards / Optical Zoom - 18x / Digital Zoom - Information not provided / ISO range - Information not provided / Aperture and Shutter Speed - f/2.8 - 4.4 / Focal length (in mm) - 4.8 - 86.4
• Storage: Image formats - Information not provided / Memory Card Type - SDHC and MMC / Included Memory Card - No / Internal Memory - Approx. 50 MB
• Video: Video mode - Image with sound (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG / Video Sequence - Information not provided / TV Output - AV output (NTSC/PAL) / Webcam - Information not provided

Super-versatile, excellent camera!, 2008-10-20
I wanted an upgrade from my excellent Panasonic TZ3 compact, which would take better low light pictures and allow me more creativity into the bargain.

After a lot of thought, looking at various reviews of various bridge-type cameras, including whether I could afford a DSLR and appropriate lenses, I kept coming back to the FZ28. Having already had experience of the excellent 10x Leica lens in the TZ3 and being impressed with that camera's abilities I decided that the FZ was the camera for me due to it's 27-486mm equivalent lens and the generally good reviews.

So far I've only taken pictures in extremely difficult indoor conditions. My partner is a mobile DJ and part of the reason for getting a better camera was to try to get better pictures of his events. Now I know a DSLR would get better -noise free images (depending on the size of the sensor) but I have been pretty impressed with the FZ so far. Of course shooting in very low light with people moving (dancing) is always going to be very difficult. At ISO800 there is visible noise but the camera's processing keeps in under control enough to allow a decent image for upload to an online gallery or printing at 6x4. I have not yet tried boosting the ISO even more but expect that the image will be pretty noisy - the limitation of a more compact sensor.... and a tradeoff for price and portability!

At wide angle the camera has a relatively large aperture (for a compact type) of F2.8 and I have noticed how much better the camera is than the TZ3 indoors - the lens allows a lot more light in and the pictures are clearer and brighter than the TZ3 in low light. A test shot at ISO400 with shutter speed 1/8 in lowlight on both cameras proved that the FZ was far superior, as should be expected, producing a much brighter picture with much less noticible noise.

I have yet to really test out the zoom capability as I haven't really done any outdoor shooting, but certainly I have got some great candid indoor shots of people, with the long zoom. The low light ability in the less difficult situation of a normally lit room (rather than a dark disco) is great meaning that the flash is not necessary even at a relatively long zoom (the aperture reduces from F2.8- F4.4 as the zoom is extended) so candid shots are easier without the flash alerting the subject to the camera's presence.

I have tried taking some macro shot's as the reviews suggested that the camera was excellent as such. I took some shots of a penny, taken in low indoor lighting with the lens a distance of 1-2cm from the penny, used manual focus and got truely excellent detail on the penny. You can get an additional macro lens to add, but the in built macro facility is excellent. The only problem coming from the ability to focus so close to the lens being that unless the subject is lit from the correct angle the lens barrel throws a shadow, but this is inevitable and not a fault of the camera.

On occasion the auto focus hunts a little but I've not had a problem and it's still quicker than I would be using manual focus! Mostly the AF is spot on, and the powerful AF assist lamp helps it to find it's subject. Using AF single area HIGH speed gives quick focussing results. The AF tracking and face detection function on my camera works extremely well. Once the Face detection has located a face, it can be turned side on to the camera and it will still recognise it.

I've shot some video both at HD and normal widescreen format. The videos, especially on HD are very clear. The sound quality is acceptable but not great, but then it's not a video camera and I'm not expecting miracles. The file sizes on HD mode are HUGE though. A 10 second clip on HD took up 20MB space!

The manual focus method is tricky and I don't use it unless doing macro where the subject is still, or perhaps if I was anticipating some sporting action to happen in a certain spot I might use it.

I find the software on the camera very easy to use, partly as it's similar to the TZ3 though with more functions, but mostly because it just is easy to navigate. The buttons on the camera seem well placed and ergonomic. I normally don't have to look to select various features and the Q-menu joystick is very easy to use, meaning that you don't have to move your eye from the eyepiece (if used) to change settings.

One thing is that if I'm hand holding the camera, I'd like to rest the lens barrel on my left hand but my fingers then naturally fall in the way of the AF-lamp, so I have to adopt a slightly more uncomfortable two-handed hold. Mostly though the excellent shake-reduction features mean that this is perfectly ok, even at long zooms you can still hand hold, though keeping something small in the focus spot may be difficult!

Overall I'm pleased with my purchase having tested it in some extremely difficult situations for a compact type camera to cope with. A fuji might have been better in low light but I think the Panasonic -Leica Lens has it beat in most other areas, and I'm looking forward to finding out what it can do outdoors and on well lit days!

Getting the FZ instead of a DSLR means I got an excellent and versatile camera with a lens that would mean I would have to get at least 2 and possibly 3 DSLR lenses to cover it's capability. I've sacrificed some picture quality as a result but I'm perfectly happy with the quality of the pictures I'm getting and the price tag is also a big bonus compared to even an entry level DSLR and 3 lenses. Maybe oneday I will get that DSLR, but the FZ will be a great introduction to the photographic world and suits me fine just now.