The Opteka RC-2 acts as a wireless shutter release capable of instantly triggering the shutter without disturbing the camera, up to a distance of approximately 16′ in front of the camera. Recommended for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach, or to minimize vibration for close-ups and time exposure. Battery included, Typical Battery Life – up to 2 years, 10,000 exposures

Compatible DSLRs: Nikon D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, & D5000

Compatible Film Cameras: Nikon F65, F75, N65, & N75

Compatible Point-and-shoot Digitals: Coolpix 8800 & 8400

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star False advertisement, plus it’s not a good product.
I was supposed to be the photographer at a friend’s party, and I was going to use this for everyone to take their own photos. Well, now I’ll have to make do with the timer. I’m returning it because of the false claim that it works on my D3000 and I suggest everyone do the same, even if it is only $10. This is directly from the instruction book: RC-2 Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40X, D70S, D70, D50, 8400, 8800, F75, F65, F55, N65, N75, Nuvis S, Lite Touch. There are more for Canon and other brands, but this remote does not work for my D3000 like the title suggests.

The one thing any small piece of technology like this needs is a small loop so that the owner can put a string through it so they don’t lose it. It disappointed me on all fronts.

5 Stars great buy!
very impressed with this item. you would rather buy this compared to other brands and is way more cheaper!

5 Stars Love it!
With your nikon there should be a timer setting that you can page through until a remote shows up (with or without a timer too) that enables this. I can use it in front, back and on the sides of the camera. We even played with bouncing it around another room to this cam and it worked great. Feels solid and very well engineered. Will be buying more for my family (my dad has a D80.)

1 Star Opteka Rc-2 wireless remote
Although it came with fast shipping, gets a 5 star for portability, and is exactly what I “thought” I wanted, I am very dissappointed in this! It clearly states in the posting that it is for a Nikon D60, when I actually received it at home though it clearly states in the information guidebook that this is NOT for the D60!! Doesn’t work for my camera!! I only paid $10 for it, so not worth the hassle of returning it for a refund, but still upsets me that I paid the company for something that they misrepresented to me! Most likely a great remote if you’re lucky enough to actually have it work with your camera.

5 Stars Excellent wireless remote
I use this with nikon d3000 in quick release mode and it works in virtually all direction such as sides and back , did not need to train as inside pamphlet suggested, range is pretty good too. I am completely satisfied.

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The new Opteka High Definition

12.3-megapixel effective recording * APS-C-size CMOS image sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm) * high-def movie mode with sound * high-res 3″ LCD (920,000 dots) with Live View for composing shots on-screen in real-time * pentaprism optical SLR viewfinder (with diopter adjustment) * Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System to keep image sensor clean for spotless photos * Nikon EXPEED image processor for fast, accurate shooting and longer battery life * 51-point autofocus system for rapid, precise autofocusing * 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II for accurate automatic exposure control, plus center-weighted and spot metering modes * Active D-Lighting mode for better shadow and highlight detail in high-contrast shooting conditions * built-in flash and flash exposure compensation * in-camera image editing functions, including: edit movie, D-Lighting, image overlay, monochrome, NEF (RAW) processing and more * AVI movie files (Motion JPEG) up to 1280 x 720 resolution at 24 frames per second with mono sound *

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Nikon D300s
I am an advanced beginner. Have a Nikon D50 and the D300s is an addition and an upgrade – tried some shooting indoors with it – terrific results. Great camera! Still learning to use it fully though…If my experience with the D50 is any indication, then the D300s will also be fulfilling and satisfying!

4 Stars D300s Medium Range Prosumer
this review is for the average person wanting to upgrade from the D40/D5000

With it’s magnesium alloy inner body and rubber sealed buttons, this camera is an excellent piece of equipment for wildlife photography when paired wig the correct lens.

It is well constructed in the areas that it needs to be strong but quite honesly there are some places on the camera tha have been reduced in quality to cut costs such as the switches, buttons, or the flash release. Those components are higher quality on the D90 to be honest wh you.

Speaking of the D90, this camera has the exact same sensor as the D90. I lke to think of the D300s as a D90 with features and processing from the D3. This camera can shoot 720p motion JPEG based AVI video from a Live View mode activated by a dedicated button. This camera does have a 51 point auto focus system and color 1005 pixel light metering.

Now the ugly truth. If you put this camera next to a D90 in the same conditions, the D90 will out perform this camera in low light. If the D300s is used past ISO 3200 it produces the most horrid smuged and noisy pictures I have seen. The D90 with all of it’s “auto help the novice processing” will help you out and rescue your photos the best it can. The D300s is a professional APS-C camera which means it won’t help you out like that. You absolutly cannot take pictures in inadequate light without the proper equipment.

I would go with the D90 if you want a decent camera that will produce sharp pictures without all of the fuss. With the money you save you can get the AF-S 18-200 VRI. That comes in the D300s kit. If you must absolutly have the pro features such as wired remotes, flash box control, and so on go with the D300s.

5 Stars Nikon D300s 12MP
After much research I moved from a Nikon D70s to the D300s. I was very happy with the D70s however I needed a larger pixel count for the large prints I prefer to make (13×19″+). I agree with many pro’s that have advised that you don’t need more than 8MP if you are producing 8×10′s or even 11×14 full frame in most cases. If you go beyond that print size or crop severely for 11×14′s, then a larger pixel count is where you need to be.

The D300s has been a perfect camera for me. I certainly put it in the prosumer category. It should not be your first camera. If you shoot mostly Auto or like to point and shoot, the D300s is not for you even if you have the money. It is very full-featured/complex camera and to get good pictures and your money’s worth you need to be willing to invest the time to learn its many modes and capabilities. It is capable of shooting great pictures in very low light or in fast moving scenes with its wide ISO range, very low noise and advanced focus system. The ergonomics feel just right to me unlike many Canons I have tried. It has good balance and a very solid feel (metal frame). I shoot often with a Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR that is heavy and a good grip and balance is important for me.

I have found the color and resolution to be superb. I easily get professional (saleable) 13 x19″ prints working through Lightroom 2.5 and Photoshop CS4 to a Canon Pro 9000 MkII printer. The D300s’ many focus, white balance and color modes are a great help in a rapidly changing shoot. I have programmed several custom settings for both studio and outdoor work. Its great to be able to shift multiple camera settings with one button push. The “Info” button alone should keep you from buying the D300 vs D300s.

The dual memory card setup is also great. I switch between using the second card as a backup for important shoots to using it in overflow mode when I’m out for a long shoot. I shoot RAW most of the time and the safety of the overflow mode keeps me in the shooting flow so I don’t have to stop, lose the mood and change memory cards. I often add a power grip when I’m using multi-Speedlight set-ups with a remote commander. The Nikon Remote Commander can draw down the main battery over the course of a long studio shoot. Otherwise the battery will easily do a full day and hundreds of shots. The Info button instantly shows you battery condition as a % in both the main and power grip. Nice upgrade so you don’t have to look at a little battery icon and guess.

I am very happy with the D300s and highly recommend it if you are looking for a solid, pro-level camera. It has performed flawlessly for me. Amazon (B&H Photo) remains perfect for me with great price and on time delivery.

5 Stars Nikon D300s: a great camera (but you need to read the manual)
I have been using this camera for a couple of weeks and taken about 5000 exposures. This camera is great; however, it took me a little while to figure out the autofocus (AF) system. I switched from Canon because I truly do not like the size of their files (18MP is way beyond what I need). I like shooting when the subjects are in motion–not necessarily action–and learning how to focus properly is crucial for me. After reading the manual and playing around with the AF, I feel much better with the D300S. I am not new to photography–started with Minolta SLRs and then moved to Canon dSLRs–but I can safely say that the D300S has allowed me to take my best shots. I am still a bit reluctant to use the 6400 ISO, but the 3200 ISO works fine.

This camera is not for beginners. If you are not familiar with photography lingo, reading the manual would be frustrating. Moreover, the Program Mode is not the greatest. The video feature is dandy, but you have to keep the camera still. I have used the video feature a couple of times, and the image quality is fine as long as you use a tripod and don’t move the camera too much. In my opinion, the video recorded with this camera needs a lot of editing, and I don’t really have much practice editing videos.

In sum, this camera is a great buy for those who enjoy taking the time to take pictures. I would not recommend this to a first-time dSLR buyer, an inexperienced/casual photographer, or someone who wants to shoot video.

5 Stars Nice improvements over my D300
I upgraded from a Nikon D300 to the D300S mainly for the video capability. The video produced is not super HD quality, but I didn’t expect that. The video is actually quite good especially if you use a tripod and it allows me to travel without a dedicated video camera. The other improvements have proved to be fun and useful. I like the new door over the data cards, easier to use that the D300 lever. The new location of the live view button is very convenient, the extra frame per second is useful and the focusing and image quality seem marginally beter than the D300. The rocker switch on the back has tactile feedback which is better. All in all I am very happy to have upgraded. The service from Amazon was fabulous. I ordered the camera on Sunday, it was shipped (free of charge) on Monday and I had it in my hand a couple of days later. After I ordered on Sunday the price dropped $75.00 on Monday. I called customer service on Monday and they agreed to credit my VISA account with the $75.00 difference. You can’t beat that! cm

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A remarkable blend of simplicity and highly advanced D-SLR capabilities, the compact and powerful D5000 offers breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality, along with a flexible, Vari-angle, Live View monitor for fresh picture-taking perspectives. Nikon’s EXPEED image processing further enhances performance, contributing to split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4 frames-per-second to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Took my time looking for my first real DSLR
I’d been thinking about moving up to a DSLR for over a year, and actively researching brands and models for about four months. I started out looking at the Canon offerings including the Rebel XSi, T1i and D50 then extended my search to the Nikon D5000 and D90 and also the Sony 4/3rds Alpha offerings. After reading a lot of reviews and comparing full-sized sample photos from each camera I concluded a number of things:

1. I probably couldn’t afford the lenses that would do justice to more than about 12 megapixels

2. Nikon and Sony sample photos were the best. The Canon photos showed more aberration, possibly from the kit lens but it was hard to say

3. The entry-level Sony models were just a bit too small for my hands and the range of lenses (I could afford) was somewhat limited

That left the two Nikons. I liked the “hand feel” of the D90, and the much higher resolution of its LCD was really nice as was the top information LCD screen. Its only real drawbacks were weight and whether the high-res LCD was worth the extra money (which I could otherwise apply toward a lens). Then, too, the D5000 had a few features the D90 lacked – features I actually thought I could use. (Interval timer, in-camera image corrections, etc.) Since I didn’t have any old Nikon lenses the internal focus motor in the D90 was not useful. And, while obviously lower-res, the D5000′s LCD is quite adequate.

So, I went with the D5000. Since I didn’t want the usual kit lens I bought the body only and bought a Nikkor 35mm f1.8G prime lens initially. (My previous film camera was used mostly with a 50mm f1.4 Zeiss lens so the Nikkor was a reasonable replacement.) I then bought a refurbished Nikkor AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom lens (the kit lens for the D90, and a much better “walking around” lens than the D5000′s kit lens in my opinion). I ended up spending a bit more, but I got the lenses I wanted (the 35mm is really sharp and is great for low-light work).

So far, it has produced terrific photos. My previous digital cameras were various point-and-shoot compact models (some of them work very well, but the small sensors have their limits) and a Fuji S9000 (also a small sensor, but is rather DSLR-like otherwise and I did some good work with it). The first few photos I took (with the 35mm lens) really knocked my socks off – the sharpness was astonishing (and without tweaking the default settings). The out-of-the box settings aren’t bad at all, and there is a selection of “scene” settings (some on the mode dial, some available through menus) to fine tune things. (You can modify or design your own scene settings as well.)

To really get the full benefit of this camera be prepared to put in some time with at least the manual. I found the menus easy to navigate after a little exploring, but there are a lot of options you can adjust especially if you want the camera to do some of the kinds of processing you might otherwise do with after-the-fact software.

Cons: Not many. I wish it had the LCD of the D90 (or Canon’s T1i). I also wish Nikon included more software – you pay extra for the computer control software on the Nikon while Canon provides it for free (not a dealbreaker for me, I don’t expect to really need it for the foreseeable future, but …)

Summary: It’s a lot of bang for the buck, lots of features to play with, and it makes great pictures. Can’t really ask for a lot more than that.

5 Stars Nikon D5000 vs Canon Rebel, keeping it short …
If you’re looking at this camera, my guess is you’ve done your home work and figured out that if you want a good DSLR on a budget, your choice is pretty much down to D5000 or Rebel. I came to that conclusion fairly quickly but making that decision was not easy. On paper Canon had better specs for the price but both cameras looked close …

There are numerous reviews comparing those cameras. Most of them are long, detailed and come to the same conclusion – both cameras are good – not really helping much at the end. So here I’ll try to keep it focused and tell about the key differences which helped me to set my mind.

1. Low light shooting. Recently I went to a party and a friend of mine gave me his Rebel. What I didn’t realize before is in order to autofocus the Rebel needs to pop up flash and fire it a few times. Of course, it’s not at full power, but still it ruins everything because you can’t take a picture without distracting people. You catch some interesting face, point, shoot and those few flashes totally distract the person. Nikon has a white lamp, it’s enough to focus but most people won’t get distracted. So if you plan to take pictures of people in party like set up – Nikon gives you an advantage. (well, to be fair you can get an external flash which has a lamp for autofocus assist, but we are talking about the cameras here)

2. Tilting LCD. Rebel has bigger and better LCD. However, I’m not a paparazzi, but time to time i need to shoot over a line of people in front of me (parades, street performance, small crowded room etc). With the tilting LCD you can raise the camera above your head and still be able to frame the picture. I found that very useful and Nikon has an advantage.

3. Extra preset modes. Probably like the most people I used to keep the dial on “Auto” most of the time. And it worked ok most of the time. But I never could quickly figure out how to take a picture of my daughter blowing birthday candles or perfect sunset or something white on white etc. So when I tried the extra “Scene” preset modes on Nikon, I was really surprised how much better can those pictures be comparing to the “Auto”. Try them out and keep in mind Rebel doesn’t have many of those modes.

4. Feel. Nikon has very solid feel in your hands. Maybe it’s subjective, but I do like this feeling.

So overall, Rebel does have a lot of specs slightly better than Nikon. It’s smaller, lighter, the screen is bigger and has better resolution, it has more megapixels. Yes, it’s all nice to have but this is a choice between good and even better. However Nikon offers some things Rebel just doesn’t have (see above). So I bought Nikon and feel happy about it.

A few side notes. The cameras are getting better and better and in a couple years you’ll be able to buy a much better camera for the same price. The lenses and flashes on the other side are not changing much and hold value really well. So if you have a choice, try to buy the best lense (and for an expensive lense don’t forget to buy a protective filter) and flash you can afford and maybe save some money on the body and upgrade it in a couple years if some new cool technology pops up.

Hopefully my review will help you to decide one way or another.

5 Stars first serious SLR digital camera
I am a serious amateur photographer new to digital equipment and processing. Find the camera very easy to use, am amazed at the menu options available “in camera”. Once one becomes familiar with the menu options available and learns how to access them quickly, the camera is a joy to use. I am currently trying a free trial of Apple’s Aperture photo processing software and find it very easy to use. Expect that I will buy (think it is about $200) it when free trial is over. I am truly amazed at the features incorporated into the camera. Believe that I will soon be buying a quality photo printer to take advantage of the capabilities of the camera.

4 Stars D5000
i ve just got this camera about 3 days ago , i really like it so much but one thing that i feel depress is i didnt get the waranty form in the box.how should i do? if i dont have the warranty form , Will I be able to send my camera to the Nikon comoany if my camera have a problem?

5 Stars Best DSLR for the money!
I purchased this camera about 4 months ago and it is an excellent choice! I would recommend the body only, then add the Nikon 18-105mm and 70-300mm. It works extremely well in all lighting conditions and is as fast as the lens you mount on it. The only other thing I would add is an SB600 speedlight. If your thinking about this camera, just buy it, you won’t regret it!

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User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Love it.
I’m a novice photog but this thing is a great size for anyone. If you want to just carry a camera don’t get it.It is a decent sized backpack. It hold my camera, 2 lenses, 15in probook, with room for phone, chargers, snacks and a few other things. This is not a little camera bag but I love it.

5 Stars This bag is a BIG WOW!
I got this bag for my D90 , Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 , Nikon 70-300 VR, Nikon 18-55, my Toshiba laptop, and all the other accessories and booklets that I carry around.

I was just taken aback at how easily things just fit in.. the padding is so good that I feel safe about my gear. I am planning to take this bag on a 21 day bike trip. It appears that it will hold itself and all the stuff up quite nicely. I will update the review when I return. But, so far.. its a 5-star for me!

4 Stars It’s in the bag (yeah that’s corny)
If you’ve seen the video, you know exactly how useful it is. It can be a little awkward to use because the top open space is of an odd shape. I have a D90 and even though the compartment is narrow, there is still a lot of room for the camera to move around. I haven’t gotten my laptop yet, but I’m sure it will fit. It’s really comfortable to wear too.

5 Stars Great backpack
I made an excellent choice. This bag allows me to carry my Canon XSI with a 70-300 lens on it and has room for another couple of lenses and accesories. The bag isn’t too big yet not so small.

5 Stars Perfect
I purchased this for my trip to Paris in August. It meets the specs to use as carry-on with all your airlines. This made it an even better purchase, because I didn’t want to have to put my camera and lenses with checked luggage. I use a Canon XSi with the kit lens, 50 mm lens, and 55-250 mm lens. I had the 55-250 mm attached and it fit perfectly, wasn’t a snug fit, but I wasn’t worried about lens coming unattached or breaking. Other lenses fit nice and snug. Compartments can also be configured based on your personal needs. Bag didn’t leak, carried it in the rain in Paris for about a 2 blocks and had no leak problems. The laptop compartment will definitely fit a unibody MacBook Pro 15 inch. I think it’ll fit a 17 inch with no problem. The upper compartment held card reader and remote. It also has plenty of room. Very comfortable to wear and doesn’t feel like you’re carrying a lot, I carried a full load the whole time. The only thing missing is a way to attach a tripod, I’ve found a sew shop here the will make me one for less than $5. The thing I really liked about the bag was that it doesn’t look like a camera bag, very inconspicuous. Paris is known for pick pockets.

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The Nikon MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack holds 2 EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion rechageable batteries, effectively doubling your total shooting time. Can also hold a AA battery holder (included), so users can use AA batteries as a power backup. The MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack provides an AF-on button, vertical firing release with lock, and front and rear command dials.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Highly recommend
I’ve put a battery pack/vertical grip on every camera I’ve owned (film advance with 35mm). I like this model best. It allows you to shoot with 2 of the Nikon rechargeable batteries giving you twice the power and also allows you to view the current charge capacity of each via the menu/LCD screen. You can also use AA batteries but The “Magic Lantern Guide” recommends using the Nikon batteries for best performance and I agree. In addition to providing a better grip it also provides an additional shutter release button on the side when turned for vertical photos.

If there is a negative it would be that the grip adds a bit more weight but that is not an issue to me as the D80/D90 is smaller/lighter than full frame DSLRs anyway.

Steve

5 Stars It Delivers
I am thoroughly pleased with the MB-D80, which I use on the D90. I like the convenience of carrying both batteries so I never need to worry about running down or worse yet running out. The battery insert that comes with this product to use regular type batteries is a plus, as I always carry a pack for the SB-900 Flash and in a pinch could use it for the camera or the obvious if you are away and needed to power up in an emergency any local store should have batteries. That being said after only a few days of using this product I was surprisingly acclimated to it. For portrait orientation it is fantastic, and is arguably the biggest pro of this product. It does completely away with the awkwardness of pushing buttons in portrait orientation for a camera designed by default for landscape orientation. I didn’t really notice a difference in button tension, etc as some have mentioned – maybe after a break in period that will change. But seamless transition for landscape to portrait. On the down size it does increase overall bulk and weight. However, in the same breath the camera is very, very well balanced and you only notice it as I’ve been shooting without it for over a year. Now that I’ve been using this product for a few months I hardly notice that it is any different. It is also very easy to put on or take off – less than a minute. Very pleased with this product.

5 Stars Nikon MB-80 Excellent!!!
The Nikon MB-80 works perfect for my D80, I’ve haven’t had any issues. I do photography and when I’m shooting hundreds of photos this has become really handy. I totally recommended for those that shoot for long periods of time with your D80 or if you just need an extra battery and don’t want to be swapping batteries back and forth this is perfect.

5 Stars works for what it was purchased for
Purchased the battery pack to get better fps on my D80. The D80 is not the best sports camera unless you’re outside in natural sunlight. The battery pack does help, getting you more fps. Overall, I would recommend a different camera if sports is your shooting preference, but if you already have the D80 and want to shoot sports, this will help.

5 Stars I was going to buy a third party battery grip, BUT…
I recently borrowed my father in law’s Nikon D80 with the MB-D80 mounted. Now that I just ordered my own Nikon D90, I definitely needed a battery grip. Even my old Nikon Coolpix 8800 has a Nikon battery grip. I always like the extra battery life and also makes gripping the camera more comfortable, plus the portrait mode shutter button is great, if you shoot that orientation a lot, which I do.

At first, I felt that the MB-D80 is a bit pricey for what it is, which is probably the case, so I started checking out all the other third party grips. Most of those third party grip reviewers stated that most are well made, but the plastic housing seems a little thinner that the Nikon, but that’s not a big deal to me, since I never bang my equipment around. I finally was just about to settle on the Ziekos for $60 Zeikos ZE-NBG90 Battery Power Grip for Nikon D80 & D90, which looks almost identical to the Nikon, but than one reviewer mentioned that the grip’s tripod mount looks sturdy and “should” be ok. So, I started thinking, I’m trying to save $90, camera is $1100, plus a $500 flash, maybe a $500 zoom lens later on, is it worth risking $1600+ over $90, HELL NO, so I changed my mind and went with the MB-D80 instead.

Without this battery grip, when the camera is hanging around your neck and by your stomach, it is off balanced, where it is tilted with the lens pointing down at a 45% angle, the bottom front edge of the camera body resting against your belly. With this grip and batteries, at least with the kit lens, it will be leveled horizontally, the back of the camera will be flat against your belly, making it more comfortable, when it is hanging there, while you are walking around.

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Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great for photographers
This is a great accessory for your Nikon digital SLR. It makes it easy to take photos when you have it on a tripod so your camera doesn’t move.

5 Stars Neat gadget
I thought I did review this, but here goes…it’s a nice device…it works just fine with the D50, or at least when I tested it. Am pleased and would buy it again.

5 Stars very handy…no more delay timers
A must have in the bag. Very handy for those shots where you cannot afford to lose time using a delay timer. Great product for a great price! I would have taken around 2000 pictures with the remote shutter release and it works just like new.

5 Stars Works great right out of the box
Opened this remote up Christmas morning and was using it minutes later thanks to the included battery and simplicity of the device. Aim at the camera, click the button on the remote – too easy.

5 Stars Works exactly as expected
No surprises.

- works exactly as expected on my D90

- setup a breeze

Only possible downside is use in a room where 2+ people are using the same remote. There is no camera=remote pairing (that I can see).

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15.1-megapixel effective recording * EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 28-90mm) * 3″ color LCD screen (920,000 dots) with two Live View modes * HD movie mode with up to 1080p resolution and mono audio * Auto Lighting Optimizer with three settings to maintain detail in bright and dark areas of your pictures * Highlight Tone Priority for preserving highlights in very bright, light areas of a photograph * Peripheral Illumination Correction mode to counterbalance lens vignetting * DIGIC 4 image processor for extremely responsive handling * EOS Integrated Cleaning System (for cleaning image sensor) * wide-area 9-point autofocus *

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars very good.
It’s very easy to use and phote is in good quality. I really love it.

5 Stars it is a pretty good SLR camera
I love this camera very much, the price was fistly amazing, camera body plus two lens (18-55&55-250 mm) only costed about $800 (I forget from dealsee or dealigg). The pictures are very beautiful, which I never took using ordinary camera like Powershot. Up to now, I love it~

5 Stars feels good in hand
I have not purchased this camera yet but i have looked at a lot of Nikon and canon cameras from the d90 on down. most of them are pretty cool and feel OK to hold them- the d90 was probably the nicest i had seen. it is well made, has lots of nice features, good imaging and record video high quality. it is a little heavy but the fit is nice. not all of the canons feel that good in my largish hands. until i checked out this camera. it is the perfect weight and a super nice fit. on the back of the camera there is a place where your right hand thumb can hold the camera which is what i find most frustrating about a lot of cameras, especially the point and shoots. even a lot of the SLR don’t really have a good grip. also , on the left side of the camera there is a good place to hold on that side too so the whole camera fits nicely into both hands. from what i am reading the mechanical s on this camera are going to be very excellent for something $700., I’m sure way better than anything i would expect in a admittedly expensive amateur camera. this is still reasonably affordable for how much camera you are getting. i will stick with the standard lens and if i really get excited i can always buy a more expensive one down the road. this camera is now the one worth waiting for.

5 Stars Excellent dSLR
Have used Nikon film SLR gears for many years and turned to Canon digital P&S (I perfer those large CCD sensor models, i.e. S400, A610, A620) in the past six years, T1i brings back the SLR feeling and it picture quality is excellent, event with the kit lens.

The only downside of this camera is that it only does 1080p video by 20 frame/second, wish there will be a firmware update to increase it to 24 frame/second.

5 Stars Great camera for the price
To start off let me say this camera is great. For the past year been searching for a DSLR that matched me and this camera is it. I have photography experience for a few years now so I do know what I am talking about. Ive had this camera for about a week or two and already I have pulled off a number of great shots. Its met all my needs and more. So let me break down the basic pros and cons.

Pros-

Revamped interface is extremely quick and easy to change settings quickly for newbies

Screen is very bright and looks amazing when compared to lower resolution screens

Lightweight, but also has enough weight to feel right in your hands

Amazing video capture at 30fps for 720p

Overall nice image quality, great color reproduction

Cons-

Sharpness, unfortunately camera produces extremely soft pictures. This problem is magnified by kit lens

Poor low light performance, Nikon will always out perform in this area

Need a higher quality lens to take advantage of T1i (con for new photographers)

The image quality is barely past the XTI, this is due to the T1i spread of MP

1080p is crap, personally I shoot in 720 anyways so not a con with me

So that is just a quick run through of the camera. To let people know I had compared the T1i vs the D90 and the D5000. The reason I chose the T1i is b/c at the time of my purchase was half the price of the D90 and that is with the kit lens of the T1i. If it wasnt for the my budget the D90 would have been my choice, but with the price difference i can later on purchase another nice canon lens. Against the D5000 it outperforms overall but the D5000 is a lower amateur DSLR. Something interesting to mention is that most everyone agrees that the T1i vs D90 is a better comparison but it seems the prices are off in my opinion.

So overall this camera gets 5 stars for me. Though even with the sharpness problems I knew at the time of purchase what the cons were and I knew what to expect. The camera has met all my expectations and more and I would recommend this to anyone else interested in stepping up their photography.

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5 Stars Convenient
Bought this remote nearly a year now and just got to use it on a trip in late November.

Took my wife and daughter on their first camping trip in Hollywell, Jamaica. W.I. and having this device was like having a photographer with us. We posed, ran around the camp fire and had alot of fun.

My wife was particularly pleases that i was in the pictures as i was always behind the camera.

Its really alot of fun especially if you have family and want to take pictures with them.

I am pleased with the purchase and would recommend this product to everyone. Cheers!!

4 Stars Nickon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nickon D40X
It is very useful. Now we can set it up and take more pictures with my husband in the photo.

5 Stars It does its job
Set the camera to remote, push the button, wallah. It’s tiny, and only has one button. It doesn’t get much easier and better!

1 Star not working
This remote didn’t work with my D5000. Tried so many times with any angle, I read the manual carefully and even changed the battery, but no improvement. Returned it for refund.

2 Stars Maybe it was just mine
but it worked fine for maybe a day then i thought maybe the batterys been there too long so i bought a new one. it takes forever for it to actually take the picture and no it’s not on timer. plus i’d have to restart my camera a million times to only to get it to work sometimes. ugh

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