Photo Ring

I received this for Christmas this year. What a handy little gadget.

The NB-3L is the infrared remote for Nikon cameras that support remote shutter release. It lets you snap the shutter from a distance.

Why would you need this? Well for a few reasons. Situations where you want everyone to be in the picture (no one has to step out to take the photo) and situations where you don’t want to press the shutter yourself because it will cause motion of the camera and “camera shake” in your photos.

The “prevent camera shake” use is as follows. The lighting is dim and you need to be as stable as possible, so you set the camera on a table, banister, rock, or whatever. Unfortunately you still need to press the shutter down and you can accidentally “jar” the camera and cause the image ot blur. If you have the handy little remote you just use it. You can even have your hands just centimeters away if the camera is perched precariously and you think it will fall.

Size Matters

This thing is small. It is incredibly thin and looks like one of those items you will lose in about two seconds. Fortunately, it comes with a little velcro pouch that can attach to your shoulder strap so you have easy access and will always be tempted to put the remote back in the pouch instead of in your pocket.

Simple

The remote only has one button which controls the shutter. You need to go into the settings of your camera and set it to be controlled by the remote. For the Nikon D70s, this is the same settings options where you change between “single shot” or “continuous shooting”. You can select “remote shooting” as well. One annoying thing I found is that if the camera goes into “power saving” mode after 15 seconds that it defaults back to shutter button mode so the remote doesn’t work anymore. I’m sure you can change this, but I have yet to find it yet. If you know how, please post a comment.

There is also a timer remote option so that you can trigger the timer with the remote. Good for situations where you would be a bit rushed to sneak back into the photo after pressing the shutter.

Range

I’m not sure the exact range. They claim it is 16.4 feet, but I triggered it from 30 feet away no problem when I first got it. Maybe this was because it was a new battery. You just have to point the thing straight at the camera though. I found there wasn’t much forgiveness if you were pointed elsewhere.

Battery

It comes with one of those little lithium ion CR2025 batteries. The thin kind that goes in watches and such.

To Get It Working

Basically nothing. Take the plastic battery protector out of the remote. Then set your camera to Remote shooting mode and snap away.

Final Verdict

I would recommend this for anyone. It is more of a gimmick and useful for those odd-ball shots, but for the price (less than $25 Canadian) you can’t really beat the novelty of it.

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A digital SLR is photographer’s best friend and that’s mainly because it shots some amazing images. But there’s a downside to all that: they a very robust and heavy, not to mention that the lens are detachable. That’s why finding the perfect bag for the camera can be pretty challenging. Below you’ll find a list of SLR bags along with their features.

1. Lowepro Micro Trekker 200

The Trekker 200 is a compact bag that offers enough room for both the lenses and the body. It fits the SLR with attached lenses and some extra three lenses if you want them. This bag is very cozy and its back straps are accompanied by a waist strap.

2. Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic

This backpack camera bag is perfect if you want to carry around with you two bodies and their lenses. It fits perfectly a regular SLR and its 80-200mm f/2.8 lens, five extra lenses and also an extra body.

3. Lowepro Toploader 75AW

The Toploader 75AW is perfect if you only need to take your SLR with you without all the extra lenses. The SLR will stay inside facing down and so you’ll be able to grab it very quickly and shoot some great pics. If you want you can even wear it at your belt and in time it will become your best traveling buddy.

4. Lowepro Off Trail SLR

For your camping vacations this bag is simply perfect. It will perfectly fit your SLR with attached lens and also a few additional lenses in its detachable side tubes.

5. RoadWired Photo/Video Bag

This bag has no less than 20-pockets which are perfect for stashing all your lenses and cameras. You can move the dividers as you please and also you can choose if you want it to be a waist pack strap or a shoulder bag. The best thing about it is that it features a small pocket for your keys or for some cash.

6. Lowepro Omni Trekker & Trekker Extreme

This is a very resistant backpack bag that will safely hold half-dozen lenses and two bodies. The bag is waterproof and airtight so what more can you wish for?!

7. Case Logic SLR/Computer Backpack

When you need to carry around your laptop with you to download the images you’ll be glad to hear that this bag can very easily hold your camera, its lenses and your laptop.

8. Lowepro Pro Roller Mini

This rolling camera bag looks a lot like a suitcase and it’s perfect for travel photography because it fits four lenses and two camera bodies. Also if you really need it you can always attach an extra tiny camera bag or a tripod.

Getting the perfect SLR camera bag, is never an easy thing, especially with the way digital technology is constantly changing. Fortunately, there are plenty of helpful websites online, that can narrow down your search and help you find the camera bag with all the features important to you.

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What is life? Life itself is a journey, whether a person is on the move or just retired to the confines of his home.

Everyone likes to travel. Everyone has to travel. A business opportunity overseas, daughter’s new born baby, a joy ride to the Alps and even unexpected accidents and deaths compel you to be on the move.

It is the natural instinct of every living being to move. There are even animals that spend an entire lifetime to make a round trip around the world. That is what the Pacific Salmon commits itself to in its lifetime.

There are different facets of migration too. Sometime you travel in groups with all the fun and the frolic. Sometimes you are on your own, travelling all alone. There are times when you know where your destination is and the route is well-defined. There are also times when you have no directions and you simply wander aimlessly.

You and everyone else moves in pursuit of happiness. Insets, birds, marine mammals and large herbivorous mammals migrate to find lands with favorable climate, food and water conditions. That is their pursuit of happiness. People want to migrate to developed nations lie USA and Australia for a better standard of life. This is our pursuit of happiness.

The most amazing journey is the journey different animals make to breed and bring a new life into this world. Hundreds of thousands of gnus (wildebeests) of East Africa migrate every year to calving grounds. Fishes like salmon and eels make the move from freshwater to saltwater to get to spawning grounds. Animals of the sea come ashore for breeding like Sea turtles, seals and many sea birds. Fur seals and many whales make ocean voyages of thousands of miles to their breeding grounds

Everything moves. The earth turns. Herds roam the plains in endless wanderings crossing rivers and borders alike. Eels swim thousands of miles to breed. Covering entire continents, birds fly south every year. It is an instinct to be on the move.

People too have been migrating since the planet exists. We know the journey brings hardships. But we want to go places. We want to see the world. There is always a good reason to go where we want to go. We travel 36 hours to see our loved ones on the other side of the globe. Samsonite understands this and is on the move with you. That is why Samsonite is always thinking of ways to make your journey smoother; to take the hardship out of your travel. Samsonite believes that behind every traveler there should be a travel companion.

Samsonite is undeterred in its commitment to provide you with top line suitcases and baggage that is light weight, durable and so stylish that it adds to your personality each time you carry one around. Samsonite is committed to be your travel companion.

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Digital Video Camera – Ultra Compact DV Camcorder. New budget DV camera that is compact in size but big sized in features.

This handheld Digital Video Camera can easily fit in your pocket while packing a lot of performance in its compact frame. This digital camcorder has a great range of video and still capture features; from easy to use view flip out screen and convenient recording buttons to the easy memory expandability with SD cards and easy in-field changing of batteries.

It’s not until you capture video and photos from the camera and put them on your TV or computer that you will see this unit’s most impressive feature – the vibrant, clear imagery that is captured with this budget priced little wonder. Its simply amazing what good quality you can get from digital photography products these days, and this model is no exception. This is another example how far along digital products have come these last few years in both reducing cost and improving performance.

A low wholesale price and easy shipping make this a great re-selling item for featuring in your online store. Available for single piece personal orders or even better priced wholesale stock orders. From the original direct from China wholesale electronics supplier, Chinavasion.

At a Glance…

• Easy to use digital video and still picture camcorder.
• Comes with a ready to use starter kit.
• Rotating Flip-Out 3.0 inch LCD Screen – 360 degree movement

China Manufacturer Specifications

• Product Description: Compact DV Camera
• Screen Size: 3.0 inch LCD
• Storage media:
  - Internal: 32MB
  - External: SD Card up to 8GB
• Color: Silver
• Power supply: Rechargeable Li-ion battery (1000mAh)
• Typical Battery Life: Up to 1.5 hours of recording
• PC interface: USB 2.0 or 1.1
• Certifications: CE, FCC
• TV OUT Format: NTSC / PAL
• Compatible OS’s (computer not needed for use): Windows 98SE / 2000 / Me / XP / Vista
• OSD Languages: English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified)
• Buttons/IO Slots:
  - ON/OFF button
  - Macro switch
  - Playback button
  - Navigation pad
  - REC button
  - Enter button
  - Menu button
  - Mode button
  - SD memory card slot
  - Mini-USB slot
  - AV OUT
  - White LED light
  - Tripod mount
  - MIC
• Dimensions: 115mm x 75mm x 30mm (L x W x H)
• Manufacturer Ref: NTC8Y8RSH1V6

Image Capture Details

• File Formats:
  - Video: MPEG4
  - Still Image: JPEG
• Lens: Wide – F/3.0, f=7.45mm
• Imaging sensor: 1/2.5″ CMOS 5.0 Mega Pixel
• Focus range:
  - Normal: 2.5m ~ Infinity
  - Macro: 30cm ~ 50cm
• Shutter: 1/4 ~ 1/2000 Sec
• Banding: 50Hz / 60Hz
• Video Camera:
  - Video Resolution: 640×480, 320×240
  - Frames Per Second: 30 FPS or 15 FPS
  - Zoom: 8x Digital Zoom
  - Audio: YES – ON or OFF
  - Flash Type: White LED – ON or OFF
  - Lens Focus: Macro or Normal
  - White Balance Options: YES
• Digital Still Camera:
  - Camera Resolution: 3648×2736, 2592×1944, 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480
  - Quality (compression): Super, Fine, Normal
  - Zoom: 8x Digital Zoom
  - Timer: OFF, 10 sec, 20 sec, Continuous Shot
  - Date Stamp: YES – ON or OFF
  - Flash: ON / OFF / Auto / Red Eye Reduction
  - EV: 4 steps (+2 to -2)
  - Picture Settings: Color Effects, White Balance, Scene Modes

Product Notes

• Packages includes everything you need. Take it out of the box and start filming
• Powered by a Li-ion rechargeable battery, compatible with NP-60 (Fuji type)
• Great as a gift to give to newlyweds, college students, relatives at Christmas, or “citizen journalists”
• AV OUT jack and cable – watch your videos on your TV
• Easy to use digital video and still picture camcorder in an ready to start using kit.
• Features flip out 3.0 inch LCD to make shooting videos simple and fun.

Package Contents

• Model CVSE-DV02 Camcorder
• Camera Bag
• Earphones
• AV cable
• Mini-USB to USB cable
• Power Charger (100-240V, 50/60Hz)
• Remote
• Wrist strap
• Software CD
• User Manual – English

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Reviews for: (Digital Video Camera – Ultra Compact DV Camcorder)

 very well camcorder by Miroslav Vnuk on 05/25/2009: Very good quality of screen

 Nice Compact by Susan on 02/24/2009: Great camera for the price of nice photos.
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