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February 22, 2010 9:48 pm

Canon Digital Rebel Kit with Case 58mm UV Filter and LP E5 Li ion Battery for Canon XS XSi and T1i Digital SLR Cameras

Canon Digital Rebel Kit with Case 58mm UV Filter and LP E5 Li ion Battery for Canon XS XSi and T1i Digital SLR Cameras

The XSi Starter Kit will make using your camera more pleasurable and productive. The kit includes the Canon 200-DG Digital Gadget Bag, an LP-E5 Battery Pack, and a 58mm UV Haze Protection Filter. The Gadget Bag can hold all of your camera accessories and up to 3 additional lenses; the additional LP-E5 Battery Pack provides more shooting power so you can take pictures longer; and the UV Haze Protection Filter fits most Canon Lenses and protects the front element of the lens from dirt and scratches while also correcting for Ultraviolet (UV) light which can produce a bluish cast in your images and obscure distant details.

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3 Stars Good Kit
This came with my T1i. I don’t know if it’s worth $100 by itself. You definitely will need an extra battery, and having the UV filter is nice for protection purposes. The bag is just OK. Maybe because I prefer backpacks. I used some quad shox to turn it into a backpack and it works ok. I can carry the T1i body, 3 lenses, filters, cables and strap the tripod below.

5 Stars Great deal
The pictures don’t do the bag justice. Was very surprised and pleased when I opened it.

5 Stars Good storage bag.
Good for long term storage. Too large to take with you. Good construction and a lot of room. Just a little pricey.

5 Stars Light with plenty of room!
This bag is great! It is light but has plenty of room! Amazon also had a great deal on this product when compared to local stores.

5 Stars Great Accessory for Canon SLR Camera
I recently purchased my 1st canon SLR digital camera and needed something to keep it in. I was searching the stores first before coming to Amazon, but for the price this bag is way worth picking up on Amazon. This same bag sells for a lot more in a retail store that carries canon SLR cameras. It’s great for storing extra lenses and parts for the camera. Good construction that seems it will last quite a while. I would recommend this bag to others.

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January 28, 2010 11:01 pm

Opteka LP E5 1800mAh Ultra High Capacity Li ion Battery Pack for Canon Digital Rebel XS XSi and T1i Digital SLR Camera

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by Bill in Photography

Opteka LP E5 1800mAh Ultra High Capacity Li ion Battery Pack for Canon Digital Rebel XS XSi and T1i Digital SLR Camera

The Opteka LP-E5 rechargeable lithium-ion 1800mAh battery is a replacement for replacement for Opteka LP-E5. It features lithium technology, which ensures maximum battery life and maximum power. It also features no memory effect that lets you recharge partially drained batteries without reducing performance.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Last as long as my OEM battery
Eventhough it claim to have 1800maH, it last about the same as my OEM canon batt. For the price, it does its job and no error code issue like some ppl mention on non-OEM batt.

5 Stars Great for Price!
Pros: Inexpensive, Works

Cons: Definitely not 1800mah

Comments: I own three of these batteries and love them. They are great for the price. They claim they are 1800mah but they only last about as long as the normal canon battery so I believe they are rated incorrectly. I use them in conjunction with my Canon battery in an Opteka battery grip with no issues. Great product, definitely going to buy more in the future as batteries run out much faster than my memory card fills up!

5 Stars High Quality Long Life
My new DSLR camera came with only one battery. I wanted at least one extra, but after locating these Opteka 1800 mAh batteries for such a great price, I took a chance and bought three extras. Although I have only used these extra batteries for about 6 weeks, they actually perform better than the high-end battery that came with my camera. I took 107 pictures with my 12.2mp camera on one battery and never needed to change batteries. Perhaps this type of performance will reduce with age, but I am completely happy right now. When I leave on one of my photo shoots, I take three fully charged batteries and four 8gb cards with me and I am confident I’ll never have any worries about running out of power or space.

Great product, great performance, great price and great customer service from Amazon = excellent buy!!

5 Stars Great deal
Great deal! works well, don’t have enough time in place to argue if they last longer or shorter than the Canon battery but they are doing the job for me and for a hell of a lot less money!

5 Stars It is definitely an 1800mAh battery
The battery is as pictured. It has 1800mAh stamped on the battery itself. That withstanding, the battery lasts a bit longer than my original canon battery as it should being 1800mAh vs the canon original 1080mAh battery (mAh=milliamp Hours).

This battery is used in my “Canon Rebel T1i camera with attached Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens” (which I also purchased from Amazon, by the way).

I have been using this battery a few weeks now and have had no problems with it.

I ordered the battery from Amazon and received it in a timely manner.

Indeed, for $12.95 you can’t go wrong in purchasing this battery.

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tags: Batt, Battery Pack, Canon Digital, Canon Digital Rebel, Digital Slr Camera, Dslr Camera, Li Ion Battery, Lithium Battery, Lithium Ion, Lithium Technology, Mah Batteries, Maximum Battery Life, Maximum Power, Memory Card, Memory Effect, Oem Battery, Opteka Battery Grip, Performance User, Rechargeable Lithium, Xsi

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January 21, 2010 10:29 am

Opteka Battery Pack Grip Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS XSi and T1i with 2 LP E5 Batteries 3600 mAh Total

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Opteka Battery Pack Grip Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS XSi and T1i with 2 LP E5 Batteries 3600 mAh Total

Opteka is proud to be allowed to use the same factory and mold as Canon uses for their BG-E5. Opteka is one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance batteries and accessories. Opteka believes there is no limit to the potential of portable power, and as a company they will always strive to find innovative and efficient ways to power your life in the future! The Opteka BG-RXS holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 LP-E5 batteries. This provides a extremely extended shooting time. The vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally. Compatible with the Canon Digital Rebel XS, XSi, and T1i (450D, 500D & 1000D) SLRs only. This package includes 2 Opteka LP-E5 1800 mAh Batteries for Maximum shooting time.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great great battery pack
I was worried about buying an offbrand grip for my Rebel XSI but am very glad I did. Saved quite a bit of money compared to the BG-E5 and I have essentially the same product, just missing the canon logo and the wheel next to the shutter isn’t as comfortable as I’d like.

Makes my Rebel XSI so much more comfortable to use and hold, adds another heft/weight to make it feel more professional.

5 Stars Great battery grip
I received this battery grip as a gift today. Installation for me was a breeze and I had it on and working on the camera in a matter of minutes! It feels solid and has the overall same feel that the OEM grip provides. Overall I would say that this grip will make a huge difference in the pleasure of handling your camera.

5 Stars A no-brainer upgrade!
Lets face it… the Canon Rebel series camera bodies are tiny! Adding a battery grip gives your camera a bunch more/needed real estate. It gives you a better grip on the camera, which I feel adds stability to help take care of some of the camera shake, as well as the beauty of adding a comfortable shutter button in portrait position.

I am glad I came across the Opteka battery grip line, a great alternative to the Canon grip. The typical reviews here of this grip pretty much explain my experience with it.

It comes with two batteries (Optekas version of Canons LP-E5 camera battery) and a charger. A 6AA adapter is included as well but I can’t get past the convenience of using 2 batteries instead of fumbling with 6. The cartridge holding the batteries in the grip has a good securing latch that is only disengaged by a pulling out a lever and then twisting it. The on/off switch on the grip controls the buttons on the grip and not power to the camera (I keep it on at all times). I also keep a tripod quick release plate screwed into my grip with minimal effects.

I have noticed that one of my Opteka batteries will not seat right on occasion (reason for a small discount on “battery life”) in the battery grip cartridge, which will result in a half battery charge indication (as if you are operating on only one battery in the grip… which you can do). I have concluded the connection problem is on the battery itself having shallower terminals than the other batteries I own, and not the grip. Defective battery?.. I am OK with it because Opteka batteries are so inexpensive.

I use my camera in rugged places for work and play, so I have put a good amount of stress on it. The grips rubber near the shutter release is pulling away and high-wear areas on the rubber are starting to get smooth… I still think this grip is a great deal that being said.

Just buy it already… and enjoy.

4 Stars Bigger than I thought but great!
A battery grip with 2 extra batteries (and a AA battery tray) for this price is a no brainer. The batteries are 1800mAh vs the standard 1080mAh and you get 2! The battery grip is alot bigger than I thought. The control wheel next to the shutter release button is a little recessed and not as nice as the one on the actual camera. Other than that it’s a great piece of equipment, especially for those longer trips or taking a lot of video with live view. Works perfect on my T1i. No issues.

4 Stars Useful addition for smaller cameras
My motivation for buying this grip was threefold – add substance to camera (Canon T1i), extend battery life and make portrait photography easier. All three have been achieved with this grip that so far has been just what I was looking for. On the whole, it’s a great deal.

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3:25 am

Lowepro Fastpack 250 Black

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Lowepro Fastpack 250 Black

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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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