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Lowepro Cirrus TLZ 15 Holster Style Case For Digital SLR and Short Zoom Lens Black

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Lowepro Cirrus TLZ 15 Holster Style Case For Digital SLR and Short Zoom Lens Black




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4 Stars Nice snug, easily portable holster style case for compact DSLR
This is a very convenient bag for compact DSLRs. It like the holster style fit. I use it for an Olympus E420, which is a bit smaller than typical DSLRs. As a result, I can actually fit a standard zoom (Olympus 14-54mm, which is actually a bit larger than the standard kit zooms like Canon 18-55) along with the 25mm pancake prime lens. I inserted a padded divider so that the lenses aren’t banging into each other. The pockets provide room for a lens cloth, lens pen/brush, extra card, and extra battery.

I would have given it five stars except for a couple shortcomings compared to another similarly sized and priced Lowepro bag I bought several years ago:

- The fabric quality seems a bit cheaper.

- I wish there were more pockets and that they were more spacious, as on the other Lowepro bag I mentioned. I think this could have been done without changing the dimensions of the main compartment and without much additional cost. On the other bag I mentioned, there are pockets on all sides of the exterior. In addition, the exterior pockets of the other bag were a stretchy neoprene, which is more useful than the stiff fabric of the single exterior pocket on this one. I know I’m nitpicking but I’m just a bit disappointed since these seem like easy fixes and the other bag was made by the same company after all.

5 Stars Snug fit for D90 w/ 18-105mm lens
Perfect snug fit for my Nikon D90 with 18-105mm lens. I generally prefer to let the shoulder strap hang out of the bag.

There are two storage ‘compartments’ – one on the inside top cover, with a flap, other on the back, without a flap.

4 Stars Nikon D3000 kit
Nice case, nice quality, but space only for camera and lens nothing more. I have Nikon D3000 + lens 18-55 Kit for this set case good.

4 Stars Good Case
I got this case for my Nikon D3000 and so far it has served me pretty well. the case isn’t too thick so its not amazing protection but its definitely good protection. the camera also fits a bit strangely in the case but it still works fine. Overall its nice and compact and I can usually fit it in my backpack with other stuff. Overall, I really like it.

5 Stars Really Nice Camera Holster!!!!
This camera holster has a cushioned interior to keep my camera and lens secured, a small pocket inside for a memory card, long strap so I can loop it over by body with a baby bijorn or loop it through my stoller, and it fits inside my small diaper bag and large satchel shoulder bag.

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Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera Aqua NEWEST MODEL

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Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera Aqua NEWEST MODEL




Its small enough to fit in a pocket, but why would you ever want to put it there? Whether out on the town or just hanging with friends, the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera captures every experience in stunning 1080p HD video. Stay in focus while youre on the move with integrated image stabilization. Then kick back and watch all the action on your HDTV or share your scene on YouTube with the built-in USB. The Zi8 pocket video camera has all you need to define yourself in high definition.

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4 Stars Great Camera, but think about buying it elsewhere!
Great camera, but Amazon sent me one in packaging that had obviously been opened. Was it a used camera? Who knows and that’s the point. If I’m paying for a new camera I want to know its new with sealed packaging. So I sent it back and asked for a NEW one. Got the same thing-packaging had been opened. I kept it b/c I couldn’t wait, but next time I’m going elsewhere for electronics. You might want to do the same…

4 Stars Nifty gadget at good price with packed features
Researched through multiple reviews aka bought with eyes wide open.

- No audio issues or need to upgrade FW

- Good picture quality for indoor recording under florescent light

- Poor picture quality under dimmer indoor lighting

- Good quality with EIS enabled for action recording (soccer game) with 720/60fps

- Shakiness pronounced with 1080p

- Upload to Youtube simple

Expected shortcomings:

- Battery life low. Bought Tekleon TekCharge MP1800 to make up.

- No SDHC card (somehow my impression was it came with 8G). Bought Class 6 Sandisk 16G.

If Flip could capture photos, Flip might rank better in ease of use.

2 Stars Get the Zi6 instead
I have had a Zi6 for a year and found it to be a great little camera. It has been used and abused but works like a champ. Wanted a second camera and figured I would get the latest model the Zi8. In this case I found the Zi8 a big disappointment. The Zi8 uses a Li-Ion battery verses the AA batteries used in the Zi6. With the Zi6 a pocket full of AA batteries kept you shooting video all day. I have two of the Li-Ion batteries and in 90 minutes I have discharged both batteries. The audio on the Zi8 has a lot to be desired. Bottom line: Get a Zi6 before they are all gone. In this case newer ISN’T better!

5 Stars Handy, Fun, Does what I wanted it to.
I am pleased with the Zi8. I have several Sony, Nikon, etc. photo, camera phones and camcorders. This fits in a niche. My first Kodak digital of any kind. Well done. Would have preferred an external SD card slot but 8 GB is plenty for what I do. Battery life is good,too.

2 Stars Lense broke in less than a month
Good product in concept. After a month the lense broke off of the camera. This lense is actually recessed into the camera. For it to fail ment the clips that hold into place snapped off.

Kodak no help in fixing.

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Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera Black NEWEST MODEL

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Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera Black NEWEST MODEL




Kodak ZI8 Pocket Video Camera black Its small enough to fit in a pocket, but why would you ever want to put it there? Whether out on the town or just hanging with friends, the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera captures every experience in stunning 1080p HD video. Stay in focus while youre on the move with integrated image stabilization. Then kick back and watch all the action on your HDTV or share your scene on YouTube with the built-in USB. The Zi8 pocket video camera has all you need to define yourself in high definition.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great Camera, but think about buying it elsewhere!
Great camera, but Amazon sent me one in packaging that had obviously been opened. Was it a used camera? Who knows and that’s the point. If I’m paying for a new camera I want to know its new with sealed packaging. So I sent it back and asked for a NEW one. Got the same thing-packaging had been opened. I kept it b/c I couldn’t wait, but next time I’m going elsewhere for electronics. You might want to do the same…

4 Stars Nifty gadget at good price with packed features
Researched through multiple reviews aka bought with eyes wide open.

- No audio issues or need to upgrade FW

- Good picture quality for indoor recording under florescent light

- Poor picture quality under dimmer indoor lighting

- Good quality with EIS enabled for action recording (soccer game) with 720/60fps

- Shakiness pronounced with 1080p

- Upload to Youtube simple

Expected shortcomings:

- Battery life low. Bought Tekleon TekCharge MP1800 to make up.

- No SDHC card (somehow my impression was it came with 8G). Bought Class 6 Sandisk 16G.

If Flip could capture photos, Flip might rank better in ease of use.

2 Stars Get the Zi6 instead
I have had a Zi6 for a year and found it to be a great little camera. It has been used and abused but works like a champ. Wanted a second camera and figured I would get the latest model the Zi8. In this case I found the Zi8 a big disappointment. The Zi8 uses a Li-Ion battery verses the AA batteries used in the Zi6. With the Zi6 a pocket full of AA batteries kept you shooting video all day. I have two of the Li-Ion batteries and in 90 minutes I have discharged both batteries. The audio on the Zi8 has a lot to be desired. Bottom line: Get a Zi6 before they are all gone. In this case newer ISN’T better!

5 Stars Handy, Fun, Does what I wanted it to.
I am pleased with the Zi8. I have several Sony, Nikon, etc. photo, camera phones and camcorders. This fits in a niche. My first Kodak digital of any kind. Well done. Would have preferred an external SD card slot but 8 GB is plenty for what I do. Battery life is good,too.

2 Stars Lense broke in less than a month
Good product in concept. After a month the lense broke off of the camera. This lense is actually recessed into the camera. For it to fail ment the clips that hold into place snapped off.

Kodak no help in fixing.

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