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Canon EW78BII Lens Hood for EF 28 135mm f 3 5 5 6 IS Canon SLR Lens

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Canon EW78BII Lens Hood for EF 28 135mm f 3 5 5 6 IS Canon SLR Lens




Hoods offer several benefits to the photographer. Primarily the hood shades the lens from stray light that may result in an unwanted discoloration or hazing of the image, or the appearance of lens flare. Shading your lens helps improve contrast and image quality. A hood is not required to eliminate these problems, as any item used to shade the lens will provide the same protection from stray light. The hood is convenient in that it is built to offer protection while ensuring that it will not inadvertently find its way into your image. Photographers often state the protective abilities of a hood as a reason to have one.

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5 Stars works perfectly
Works as its supposed to. You can reverse bayonette it when not in use. Has already protected my lens a couple times when I’ve accidentally banged it against something. Plus, it looks cool!

5 Stars doveTouch
Canon has a great camera. It provides great flexibility with a lot of help to be more user friendly. Great pictures with a little study – nice – plenty of other things to do with your time.

4 Stars A good hood for a rather expensive price
Perfect Canon hood, but you can find a cheaper alternative that can get the job done.

5 Stars Nice lens Hood
This lens hood twists on and off very easily. Much better than the old screw-on version I thought I was saving money on (but not time). Too bad the lens hood does not come with the lens. Recommended.

4 Stars Fits
The thing fits forward and backwards for easy storage. I haven’t done a lot of testing for effectiveness but if you want a hood for this lens then this is it for you.

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Opteka Premium Reference Color and White Balance Grey Card Set With Quick Release Neck Strap for Digital Photography

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Opteka Premium Reference Color and White Balance Grey Card Set With Quick Release Neck Strap for Digital Photography




The color values of Opteka Digital Grey Card set have been tested under varying light conditions and show a high degree of spectral neutrality. Using the industry-standard X-Rite spectrophotometer, LAB values of L* 63.8, a* -1.6, b* -0.4 are measured from the surface of the grey card under D50 standard illuminant. For optimum color correction, the black card achieves truly deep blacks (RGB 16,16,15). The grey card displays superior spectral neutrality with measured values of 162, 162, 160. The white card has a tested RGB value of (220, 224, 223). All three cards have excellent uniformity across a range of light sources.

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5 Stars Valuable tool for any photographer
This white balance card kit is a must have for most photographers. Even if you shoot it RAW which allows you to edit the white balance ‘after the fact’ using these cards will allow you to set the white balance correctly while you shoot and cut down on editing time later. Small enough to slip into even a small camera bag and connected to a lanyard so they’re easy to carry, if you’re anything like me you’ll find yourself using them all the time. Especially useful if you’re doing a series of photographs in a controlled environment and you want to make absolutely sure you get your skin tones correct.

For the price these are a no-brainer.

5 Stars Simple, Efective must have
Not much to it. Not a lot of money for a simple device to speed up your photo processing work.

5 Stars Great Product! Fast Shippping!!!
It was shipped quickly! I have no problems, I would recommend this seller and this product.

1 Star Not a exposture setting grey card
It is a white balance grey card, and it is not for setting exposure. So guys beware of that.

5 Stars Perfect
This is SO EASY to use! I get some of the best photos when I use these cards before taking photos. Inside or out… I now try to always use these to get the white balance perfect.

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Nikon School DVD Fast Fun and Easy III Featuring the Nikon D5000 Digital SLR

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Nikon School DVD Fast Fun and Easy III Featuring the Nikon D5000 Digital SLR




60-minute Nikon School DVD narrated by Bob Krist * learn to set up and use the Nikon D5000 *

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5 Stars A must have
I almost always get detailed training session from the likes Aperture 1.1 Essential Training website and books. However since i just bought the Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD i have been just terrified with it! i mean i do have a tech enthusiasm but cameras are really not my thing (more on [...] ) But alas i did chance it went on an amazing self discovery mode in Dubai this past holidays season and just went nuts with 800 Pictures!

I had just watched this yesterday and i am like i wish i had this before hand! I did fiddle with the camera on my own but this sort of takes you by the hand and shows you quickly what you need to do without any hesitation. If your considering the [ASIN:B00267S7TQ Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD]] OR ANY other DSLR camera, do get this DVD. Its fast friendly and the presenter really is a master of story telling! thats what was missing from my timid observations as a user.

Just get this to learn about photography and not be intimated by more advanced material like the [...] material, get this DVD! You will have fun.

5 Stars Develops a Good Basic Understanding
I bought this DVD with my D5000. This DVD gives a good visual explanation and demonstration of many, but not all of the features of the D5000 and what it is capable of. If you’re new or newer to DSLRs, you will enjoy this DVD. It is far too basic for the more experienced photographer. It takes you from setup to a good basic explanation of the different shooting modes and demonstrates how to use them. This DVD is not a replacement for the manual that came with the camera. What it will do is remove some of the apprehension of using a DSLR and leave you feeling like you have some idea how to use it and take “good” pictures in different situations. Beginners might even watch it more than once. I think this DVD does a good job for its intended audience – new to newer DSLR users who purchase the D5000. I think even intermediate users may learn a little, though some of the content will be somewhat basic for that level of experience.

4 Stars Very good start
I am not new to digital photography nor am I new to SLR photography but I am new to digital SLR photography. This DVD is a nice start on using the Nikon D5000. The DVD gets you using the camera and then begin to flesh the incredible features. I highly recommend it.

5 Stars Great Purchase for Beginners or Intermediate Level Photographers
There is plenty of learning material on the Nikon D5000 in this Nikon School DVD. The instructor is patient, speaks clearly, comes across being very friendly and informative, and you can see his passion for photography by the way he talks about photography. At first, I thought I saw this movie and paid for a DVD which was a free video download from the Nikon website. The first couple of scenes are free on the Nikon website, the rest of the DVD is not. Even the free scenes have extended footage on the DVD only. I would recommend to watch the movie several times to really absorb the material – I could feel my brain getting full about half-way through the video and decided to split it up over two days and to give myself a chance to practice what I saw. There are plenty of practical examples in the video too, once you watch the entire video, you can just skip to the section you care to watch again through the menu. This video has become a useful reference for me.

5 Stars An excellent tutorial on digitsal photography
Although this cd is for the Nikon D5000, it is an excellent tutorial on digital photography in general.

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Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR Zoom Flexible Tripod with BH1 Ball Head with Bubble Level for Digital SLR Cameras

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Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR Zoom Flexible Tripod with BH1 Ball Head with Bubble Level for Digital SLR Cameras




Gorrilapod SLR – Zoom a heavy-duty version, designed with the serious photographer in mind. It attaches to SLRs (with zoom lenses!), video cameras, and your own tripod head, and can support a whopping 6.6 pounds (3kg)! BH1 Balhead for Gorillapod SLR Zoom The Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM Ball Head. Designed to work with the popular Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM model, the ball head affords users the ability to easily tilt and rotate their cameras, while the Gorillapod provides unwavering support on almost any surface. The ball head is capable of a full 360-degree pan and 90-degree tilt. When locked into place with its indexed adjustment knob, the ball head, like its eponymous Gorillapod, can support up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs). The ball head also includes a quick-release bubble level clip that can remain attached to a camera for effortless, instant setup, ensuring a perfectly level photo every time. Built with the serious photographer in mind, the Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM Ball Head features a precision-machined aluminum housing and an all-metal ball for durability and smooth movement. While it is optimized for use with the Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM tripod, the ball head is equipped with a standard 1/4-inch adapter and can be used atop other tripods as well. It will be available both separately and bundled together with the Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM.

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