Discussion of Cameras
Posted Jul 22, 2010 - Hi, I am searching for an E164 (T164) battery as it it now known, used to be a V164PX 5.6v mercury battery used for an Electro 35 camera, I can't seem to find one any where, obviously not looking in the right place! Can anyone help me to find one, I would be really grateful, thank you in anticipation of your prompt attention. Jenny
Discussion of Sony alpha DSLR-A900 24.6 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only
Posted Jun 28, 2010 - You are full of it. All Alpha cameras seem to use the same battery. The price is less than $40 (not much) and that's about 2% of what you spent for the Alpha 900. So What is your gripe. You should have spent that much for a UV-lens to protect each lens you have ($700-1,800 @). My Kodak used 4+4 Ni Mh batteries, no alkaline batteries please, $20/4 batteries at Radio Shack, and that camera was less than $400. Do your research then think about flaming the product.
Discussion of Cameras
Posted Jun 8, 2010 - i have a canon sx110is compact digital camera. it does great macro shots and i love macro photography with upto 1 cm object infront of lens.i want to upgrade to a dslr but i dont want to lose out on macro photography. i want to know which camera should i buy. i also want to know if there are cheap macro lenses available and will they be as good as my camera's macro photographs....my budget is $1200. please suggest something. all camera lenses websites give only aperture values . whats more important to me is the least distance from lens .... can someone explain how i decipher that from the aperture values??
Discussion of Cameras
Posted Jun 5, 2010 - Canon S90 , G11 or Panasonic Lumix Lx3
Discussion of Cameras
Posted Apr 14, 2010 - I am looking to purchase a new camera to take portraits of my family. I am a beginner but would love taking some photography classes for pleasure. The Cannon T1i and Nikon D5000 were both suggested.
Discussion of Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS 8.1 Megapixel Bridge Camera
Posted Mar 21, 2010 - Excellent camera has 12x optical zoom len, 8.1MP, and lots of optical settings for different lighting. The only problem is LCD viewer is very hard to see in bright sunshine. Also make sure you buy an extra rechargeable battery pack with recharger since it does not come with one (these cost about $30). If you use regular batteries they will not last very long with this camera. I bought my camera for $99 and it was a great buy!!!
Discussion of Cameras
Posted Jan 19, 2010 - I am being lazy, instead of reading all the reviews, I'm asking for anyone's help please. I am looking for camera under $200, want good zoom (preferably 8X or higher), decent megapixels, and good battery life. My major problem with low-priced cameras I have tried is that they chew through batteries. The last one I bought didn't even stay on long enough for me to take ONE picture. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!
Discussion of Cameras
Posted Jan 3, 2010 - I am looking to purchase a new camera to take portraits of my family. I am a beginner but would love taking some photography classes for pleasure. The Cannon T1i and Nikon D5000 were both suggested. I was wondering if anyone had thoughts on either of these cameras or other suggestions. Thanks.
Discussion of Canon PowerShot A460 Compact Camera
Posted Dec 22, 2009 - This camera is really worth it because it takes good pictures and it is really easy to use is not like the common one that they need to be charged over night and the battery does not last enough! IF YOU ARE THINKING OF BUYING IT YOU HAVE TO IT'S WORTH IT!
Discussion of Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd 10 Megapixel Bridge Camera
Posted Jun 23, 2009 - We just bought this camera and the clips that hold the battery cover broke off. Now that it has been past three months of coverage a costco they won't take it back. The tabs seem to be to small to hold the batteries I think but may be wrong of course. Just wondering if anyone else had the same problem
Discussion of Cameras
Posted Jun 2, 2009 - i was thinking about buying one of casio 8.1mp z9. its $69.99. and im jus wondering if this digital camera is working well. should i buy it or no?
Discussion of Canon EOS 450D 12.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with Lens Kit - 18 mm-55 mm
Posted May 15, 2009 - This is a great camera. It takes great pictures
Discussion of Nikon D90 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-105mm Lens
Posted May 5, 2009 - This camera looks like it packs a lot of bang for the buck. The 18-105mm lens that comes with the kit is a perfect starter lens, but an 80-200mm zoom might also be a good investment. Can't imagine needing anything more than this 12.3-megapixel camera. It would be good to know which flash memory cards would be idea for this camera. What might also be interesting would be to know how much the camera costs for the body only. Definitely a fan though. Good price and reputable bunch of stores here. I will be placing my order very soon. Still a little torn between this camera and the D300. Any recommendations?
Discussion of Sony alpha DSLR-A700 12.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only
Posted Apr 9, 2009 - To the "Shocking Jolt' Dolt, Everything Jolt-Dolt wrote is either exaggerated or not honest. What makes an over priced battery anyway? I believe that when you leave the arena of AA NiMH rechargables, you Will Pay More! And Sony's proprietary a700 battery is $43 at amazon.com. I've bought 2 replacements there. And I love me Sony Vertical grip, though it was originally pricey at $350, it has since gone down to $300 or less. But the Grip itself!! Much better than any competitors! A true, mirror image of the horizontal grip. All the necessary buttons when tipped on its side! Nikon can't claim that! $43 for a battery offering some 650 shots, to include 50% flash (Sonys claim), for a $1100 (my price 09/2008) DSLR is not such a Big Deal now is it?? And, sometime after the Dolt wrote, there are 3rd world manufacturers making their 3rd world copies of Sony's battery. And My money says the Volt-Dolt is, and never was, No Pro! Oh yeah, and I Love my A700! I make no claim to Pro-Hood, but my camera (a700) can!!
Discussion of Olympus Stylus 1050 SW 10.1 Megapixel Compact Camera - Black
Posted Apr 4, 2009 - Does anyone know whether this is a new camera or refurbished
Discussion of Cameras
Posted Mar 15, 2009 - I am a designer builder and need a camera that can take interior photos and capture the room in the shot even if its a small bathroom. What Camera and what feature will accomplish this for the best cost?
Discussion of Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd 10 Megapixel Bridge Camera
Posted Dec 4, 2008 - Does this camera have a glass or plastic lense
Discussion of Sony alpha DSLR-A900 24.6 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only
Posted Nov 18, 2008 - The Sony Alpha A900 is the flagship full frame model of the Alpha line. But I did a little research on the Alpha's... and found out something ugly and bothering that plagues all the current Sony Alpha's that most potential buyers don't know: all the Alpha dslr's are using a proprietary battery (the NP-FM500H) that is VERY EXPENSIVE, compared to other current li-ion batteries today; and it's kind of hard to find. But even worse, it appears that Sony is doing something to prevent third party battery manufacturers to offer better priced alternatives, in order to rip off consumers with their overpriced NP-FM500H battery. And if you think to get their (also expensive) vertical battery grip.. that one uses TWO of those overpriced suckers! Currently there are many good and well priced third party batteries available for ALL the other brands of dslr's that use proprietary li-ion rechargeables, EXCEPT the new Sony Alpha's. Things may change after I write this, but so far Sony is apparently succeeding in ripping off consumers with their overpriced batteries. And yes, you will need extra batteries with dslr cameras, because dslr's are power hungry; and even if that expensive NP-FM500H lasts a very long time, batteries do wear out with the time. Of course, this may not be a very big concern after all, at least for some people, but in my case, I usually take hundreds of shots in a day, and now I realize that if I end up buying this camera, I'll also end up losing a lot of money to overpriced batteries and accessories in the long run. I really hate when manufacturers resort to "predatory" practices like these: attracting consumers with cheap dslr's (see the A200), and then, they lock them into proprietary and overpriced items like the NP-FM500H battery. Pretty much like the inkjet printer scheme: give away the printer, catch'em and suck their money with expensive cartridges. OOOHHHH, and what if Sony decides to discontinue the NP-FM500H battery in the future, rendering ALL the current Alpha's instantly obsolete... in order to force you to upgrade to a newer model.. since NO ONE currently makes compatible batteries for the current Alpha models??? Think about it! That has indeed happened in the past with certain laptops! Discovering that issue with the Sony Alpha A350, and by extension all the other Sony dSLR's, was serious enough for me to eliminate Sony cameras from my considerations. So... if you are thinking in buying a Sony Alpha dSLR, beware that you may end up spending too much in the long run, and even risking of endangering your dSLR to instant and permanent obsolescence.
Discussion of Cameras
Posted Aug 4, 2008 - I would greatly appreciate if anyone can recommend a camera that has little recycling time. Preferably a Canon brand. Thanks!
Discussion of DXG 552 5.1 Megapixel Compact Camera
Posted Jun 14, 2008 - I need drivers camara DXG 228 Do you Know if I can buy it Necesito driver camara DXG 228 Saben cómo lo puedo comprar
Discussion of Sony alpha DSLR-A350 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only
Posted Jun 9, 2008 - If you look at the Sony Alpha A350 with a state-of-the-art live view, tilting LCD, ultra high resolution 14.2 MP, body-based shake reduction, etc. etc., wow.. what a camera! But I did a little research on the new Alpha's... and found out something ugly and bothering that plagues all the new Sony Alpha's that most potential buyers don't know: all the new Alpha dslr's are using a proprietary battery (the NP-FM500H) that is RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE, compared to other current li-ion batteries today; and it's kind of hard to find. But even worse, it appears that Sony is doing something to prevent third party battery manufacturers to offer better priced alternatives, in order to rip off consumers with their overpriced NP-FM500H battery. And if you think to get their (also expensive) vertical battery grip.. that one uses TWO of those overpriced suckers! Currently there are many good and well priced third party batteries available for ALL the other brands of dslr's that use proprietary li-ion rechargeables, EXCEPT the new Sony Alpha's. Things may change after I write this, but so far Sony is apparently succeeding in ripping off consumers with their overpriced batteries. And yes, you will need extra batteries with dslr cameras, because dslr's are power hungry; and even if that expensive NP-FM500H lasts a very long time, batteries do wear out with the time. Of course, this may not be a very big concern after all, at least for some people, but in my case, I usually take hundreds of shots in a day, and now I realize that if I end up buying this camera, I'll also end up losing a lot of money to overpriced batteries and accessories in the long run. I really hate when manufacturers resort to "predatory" practices like these: attracting consumers with cheap dslr's (see the A200), and then, they lock them into proprietary and overpriced items like the NP-FM500H battery. Pretty much like the inkjet printer scheme: give away the printer, catch'em and suck their money with expensive cartridges. OOOHHHH, and what if Sony decides to discontinue the NP-FM500H battery in the future, rendering ALL the current Alpha's instantly obsolete... in order to force you to upgrade to a newer model.. since NO ONE currently makes compatible batteries for the current Alpha models??? Think about it! That has indeed happened in the past with certain laptops! Discovering that issue with the Sony Alpha A350, and by extension all the other Sony dSLR's, was serious enough for me to eliminate Sony cameras from my considerations. So... if you are thinking in buying a Sony Alpha dSLR, beware that you may end up spending too much in the long run, and even risking of endangering your dSLR to instant and permanent obsolescence.
Discussion of Sony alpha DSLR-A700 12.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only
Posted Jun 9, 2008 - The Sony Alpha A700 with body-based shake reduction and weather resistant body is the most featured top-of-the-line Sony dSLR to date. But I did a little research on the new Alpha's... and found out something ugly and bothering that plagues all the new Sony Alpha's that most potential buyers don't know: all the new Alpha dslr's are using a proprietary battery (the NP-FM500H) that is RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE, compared to other current li-ion batteries today; and it's kind of hard to find. But even worse, it appears that Sony is doing something to prevent third party battery manufacturers to offer better priced alternatives, in order to rip off consumers with their overpriced NP-FM500H battery. And if you think to get their (also expensive) vertical battery grip.. that one uses TWO of those overpriced suckers! Currently there are many good and well priced third party batteries available for ALL the other brands of dslr's that use proprietary li-ion rechargeables, EXCEPT the new Sony Alpha's. Things may change after I write this, but so far Sony is apparently succeeding in ripping off consumers with their overpriced batteries. And yes, you will need extra batteries with dslr cameras, because dslr's are power hungry; and even if that expensive NP-FM500H lasts a very long time, batteries do wear out with the time. Of course, this may not be a very big concern after all, at least for some people, but I'm a professional who usually takes hundreds of shots in a day, and now I realize that if I end up buying this camera, I'll also end up spending a lot of money in the long run in overpriced batteries that shouldn't cost that much, compared to the competition, and in overpriced accessories. I really hate when manufacturers resort to "predatory" practices like these: attracting consumers with cheap dslr's (see the A200), and then, they lock them into proprietary and overpriced items like the NP-FM500H battery. Pretty much like the inkjet printer scheme: give away the printer, catch'em and suck their money with expensive cartridges. OOOHHHH, and what if Sony decides to discontinue the NP-FM500H battery in the future, rendering ALL the current Alpha's instantly obsolete... in order to force you to upgrade to a newer model.. since NO ONE currently makes compatible batteries for the current Alpha models??? Think about it! That has indeed happened in the past with certain laptops! Discovering that issue with the Sony Alpha A700, and by extension all the other Sony dSLR's, was serious enough for me to eliminate Sony cameras from my considerations. So... if you are thinking in buying a Sony Alpha dSLR, beware that you may end up spending too much in the long run, and even risking of endangering your dSLR to instant and permanent obsolescence.
Discussion of Sony alpha DSLR-A700 12.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with Lens Kit - 0.71"-2.76"
Posted Jun 9, 2008 - The Sony Alpha A700 with body-based shake reduction and weather resistant body is the most featured top-of-the-line Sony dSLR to date. But I did a little research on the new Alpha's... and found out something ugly and bothering that plagues all the new Sony Alpha's that most potential buyers don't know: all the new Alpha dslr's are using a proprietary battery (the NP-FM500H) that is RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE, compared to other current li-ion batteries today; and it's kind of hard to find. But even worse, it appears that Sony is doing something to prevent third party battery manufacturers to offer better priced alternatives, in order to rip off consumers with their overpriced NP-FM500H battery. And if you think to get their (also expensive) vertical battery grip.. that one uses TWO of those overpriced suckers! Currently there are many good and well priced third party batteries available for ALL the other brands of dslr's that use proprietary li-ion rechargeables, EXCEPT the new Sony Alpha's. Things may change after I write this, but so far Sony is apparently succeeding in ripping off consumers with their overpriced batteries. And yes, you will need extra batteries with dslr cameras, because dslr's are power hungry; and even if that expensive NP-FM500H lasts a very long time, batteries do wear out with the time. Of course, this may not be a very big concern after all, at least for some people, but I'm a professional who usually takes hundreds of shots in a day, and now I realize that if I end up buying this camera, I'll also end up spending a lot of money in the long run in overpriced batteries that shouldn't cost that much, compared to the competition, and in overpriced accessories. I really hate when manufacturers resort to "predatory" practices like these: attracting consumers with cheap dslr's (see the A200), and then, they lock them into proprietary and overpriced items like the NP-FM500H battery. Pretty much like the inkjet printer scheme: give away the printer, catch'em and suck their money with expensive cartridges. OOOHHHH, and what if Sony decides to discontinue the NP-FM500H battery in the future, rendering ALL the current Alpha's instantly obsolete... in order to force you to upgrade to a newer model.. since NO ONE currently makes compatible batteries for the current Alpha models??? Think about it! That has indeed happened in the past with certain laptops! Discovering that issue with the Sony Alpha A700, and by extension all the other Sony dSLR's, was serious enough for me to eliminate Sony cameras from my considerations. So... if you are thinking in buying a Sony Alpha dSLR, beware that you may end up spending too much in the long run, and even risking of endangering your dSLR to instant and permanent obsolescence.
Discussion of Sony alpha DSLR-A350K 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with Lens Kit - 0.71"-2.76" - Black
Posted Jun 9, 2008 - If you look at the Sony Alpha A350 with a state-of-the-art live view, tilting LCD, ultra high resolution 14.2 MP, body-based shake reduction, etc. etc., wow.. what a camera! But I did a little research on the new Alpha's... and found out something ugly and bothering that plagues all the new Sony Alpha's that most potential buyers don't know: all the new Alpha dslr's are using a proprietary battery (the NP-FM500H) that is RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE, compared to other current li-ion batteries today; and it's kind of hard to find. But even worse, it appears that Sony is doing something to prevent third party battery manufacturers to offer better priced alternatives, in order to rip off consumers with their overpriced NP-FM500H battery. And if you think to get their (also expensive) vertical battery grip.. that one uses TWO of those overpriced suckers! Currently there are many good and well priced third party batteries available for ALL the other brands of dslr's that use proprietary li-ion rechargeables, EXCEPT the new Sony Alpha's. Things may change after I write this, but so far Sony is apparently succeeding in ripping off consumers with their overpriced batteries. And yes, you will need extra batteries with dslr cameras, because dslr's are power hungry; and even if that expensive NP-FM500H lasts a very long time, batteries do wear out with the time. Of course, this may not be a very big concern after all, at least for some people, but in my case, I usually take hundreds of shots in a day, and now I realize that if I end up buying this camera, I'll also end up losing a lot of money to overpriced batteries and accessories in the long run. I really hate when manufacturers resort to "predatory" practices like these: attracting consumers with cheap dslr's (see the A200), and then, they lock them into proprietary and overpriced items like the NP-FM500H battery. Pretty much like the inkjet printer scheme: give away the printer, catch'em and suck their money with expensive cartridges. OOOHHHH, and what if Sony decides to discontinue the NP-FM500H battery in the future, rendering ALL the current Alpha's instantly obsolete... in order to force you to upgrade to a newer model.. since NO ONE currently makes compatible batteries for the current Alpha models??? Think about it! That has indeed happened in the past with certain laptops! Discovering that issue with the Sony Alpha A350, and by extension all the other Sony dSLR's, was serious enough for me to eliminate Sony cameras from my considerations. So... if you are thinking in buying a Sony Alpha dSLR, beware that you may end up spending too much in the long run, and even risking of endangering your dSLR to instant and permanent obsolescence.
Discussion of Sony alpha DSLR-A300 10.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with Lens Kit - 0.71"-2.76" - Black
Posted Jun 9, 2008 - When I saw the Sony Alpha A300 with a good live view, tilting LCD, body-based shake reduction, etc. etc. at a reasonable price, it sounded very tempting! But a little research on it... and I found out something very ugly and bothering about the new Sony Alpha's that most potential buyers don't know: all the new Alpha dslr's are using a proprietary battery (the NP-FM500H) that is RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE, compared to other current li-ion batteries today; and it's kind of hard to find. But even worse, it appears that Sony is doing something to prevent third party battery manufacturers to offer better priced alternatives, in order to rip off consumers with their overpriced NP-FM500H battery. And if you think to get their (also expensive) vertical battery grip.. that one uses TWO of those overpriced suckers! Currently there are many good and well priced third party batteries available for ALL the other brands of dslr's that use proprietary li-ion rechargeables, EXCEPT the new Sony Alpha's. Things may change after I write this, but so far Sony is apparently succeeding in ripping off consumers with their overpriced batteries. And yes, you will need extra batteries with dslr cameras, because dslr's are power hungry; and even if that expensive NP-FM500H lasts a very long time, batteries do wear out with the time. Of course, this may not be a very big concern after all, at least for some people, but in my case, I usually take hundreds of shots in a day, and now I realize that if I end up buying this camera, I'll also end up losing a lot of money to overpriced batteries and accessories in the long run. I really hate when manufacturers resort to "predatory" practices like these: attracting consumers with cheap dslr's (see the A200), and then, they lock them into proprietary and overpriced items like the NP-FM500H battery. Pretty much like the inkjet printer scheme: give away the printer, catch'em and suck their money with expensive cartridges. OOOHHHH, and what if Sony decides to discontinue the NP-FM500H battery in the future, rendering ALL the current Alpha's instantly obsolete... in order to force you to upgrade to a newer model.. since NO ONE currently makes compatible batteries for the current Alpha models??? Think about it! That has indeed happened in the past with certain laptops! Discovering that issue with the Sony Alpha A300, and by extension all the other Sony dSLR's, was serious enough for me to eliminate Sony cameras from my considerations. So... if you are thinking in buying a Sony Alpha dSLR, beware that you may end up spending too much in the long run, and even risking of endangering your dSLR to instant and permanent obsolescence.
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