© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/photographic_accessories Recent content written about Photography Accessories en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_491415375492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tlcstat - Greetings, I bought 48 of these from batteryspace.com. They are a very good battery but won't work in power digital cameras. The are a slow drain battery that will work well in beard trimmers, computer mouse, remote control, flashlight, GPS, etc. Just... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491415375492 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:11:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491415375492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491085729412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ncphototrekker - If you are a DSLR shooter (which is a growing segment of the photography world), you will eventually come upon an important choice.  At some time, even if you don't change lenses, you will find that there is a speck of dust that has found its way... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491085729412 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:24:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491085729412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489920564868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - A good pair of legs is only as good as the head that sits on it. I established that before when reviewing my MH-7001. It still applies to humans as well, but the difference of the MH-1300 to mentioned MH-7001 makes it clear: Tripods require a good head... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489920564868 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:45:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489920564868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489692958340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - A good pair of legs is only as good as the head that sits on it. While this may apply to normal life as well, it's especially true for tripods, and in semi- and professional ranges one is often tasked with having to configure both to your needs rather... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489692958340 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:44:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489692958340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487825968772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author susiewho - I use a simple Kodak Digital camera and although I am an artist I've had no formal training in photography. Somehow or other I have become the family photographer.  My hubby has excellent camera equipment and a great eye for taking photos just... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487825968772 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:26:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487825968772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_486204935812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sweeper - The ability for amateurs to post pictures of for sale items on the Web has mostly resulted, unfortunately, in amateurish images of for sale items on the Web. On the other hand, sellers who have managed to post attractive and appealing photos have a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486204935812 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:44:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486204935812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485953539716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - With winking and closing one eye while looking out the other comes the opportunity to move beyond the Table Top... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485953539716 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:48:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485953539716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483503804036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author reginafug - The Lowepro Toploader Pro 75AW bag is a truly practical camera bag because, as the name implies, the lid opens on top, making it fast easy to retrieve your camera.  Since one slides the camera in or out of the bag, the camera is always... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483503804036 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:02:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483503804036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482767376004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marindavid - This is a nicely thought out hammock system suspends your camera, lens down, in a well protected sling, inside a nicely foam insulated case with a waterproofed bottom. Security with easy access at last. Finding the right case to carry a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482767376004 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:51:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482767376004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481681772164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pvreditor - I have a Canon Vixia HF11 camcorder, a tiny solid-state device that records high-definition video. The camera has a built-in LED light that will illuminate things a short distance away, but this light is quite blue and just not enough to do more than add... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481681772164 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:54:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481681772164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476604305028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - Sunpak makes filters for many sizes of camera lenses. I have been using different diameters of Sunpak circular polarized filters for many years on my film and digital cameras. It all started when I wanted to get a circular polarizer filter for my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476604305028 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:25:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476604305028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475130007172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - Flash photography has a bad name as the harsh direct lighting is all too obvious and especially amateur cameras place the built-in flash very close to the lens causing nearly lifeless pictures often with blown highlights to match. An external flash is a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475130007172 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:45:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475130007172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475955302020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author shaggycub - Since I have been getting into macro photography, I know that ring lights are very helpful-but can be very expensive (really good ones can be $300+).  I happened to be at Dick Blick's one day, and spotted the Lomo Ringflash in the toy camera... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475955302020 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 06:40:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475955302020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474820349572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fredsfinefowl - There are many reasons for owning a external power source for your strobe(s). Advanced amateurs or pros alike will be very pleased with this unit, or the SD-9 (both are high performance battery packs). I'm a professional photographer, travel... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474820349572 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:19:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474820349572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470216117892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Pirich - Imagine being able to order up high quality observatory photos from your living room.  Well, to be honest, I have imagined it, and instead, I still find myself outside with a telescope so I can see the light from far away, myself. However, when I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470216117892 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:27:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470216117892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472302653060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author colonialpara - The Nikon SD-8A Battery Pack is a handy, dandy way to add additional battery power and reduce the recycling time of whichever Nikon Strobe unit you're using in tandem with whatever Nikon film or digital SLR body that you may be using.  I must... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472302653060 Sun, 31 May 2009 10:36:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472302653060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470903393924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mmcphee - When we moved nearly three years ago, we cut our living space almost in half. I had to get creative with our storage. One of the first things I needed was a place for our empty soda cans. I decided to hang the plastic garbage bag on the back side of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470903393924 Mon, 18 May 2009 23:33:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470903393924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470504935044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - My photo gear isn't the most extensive and I sure don't need a large case to carry multiple bodies and a wide selection of lenses and other auxiliary equipment. However, a dSLR like the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470504935044 Sat, 16 May 2009 13:15:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470504935044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_468130172548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ncphototrekker - If you are a landscape or architectural photographer you have seen at least one of your pictures with a crooked horizon, or buildings with a distinct lean.  The easiest answer would seem to be correct the horizon in Photoshop...right?  Well,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468130172548 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:27:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_468130172548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_467854593668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ncphototrekker - My first "real" tripod purchase was a Slik PRO 780DX unit that came with the SH-807E 3-Way pan/tilt head.  I'll be totally honest here, the purchase was made based more on money and convenience than anything else.  The whole unit cost less than... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467854593668 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:49:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_467854593668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466679467652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ncphototrekker - When it comes to camera bags, there are a lot of choices out there, from very small to overly large.  I have bought my share of camera bags over the years, and have found one area where the selection is lacking.  This is the larger bodied point... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466679467652 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:13:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466679467652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466084597380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cophoto - The Rover AW II is a well built, capable pack, full of ingenious, unexpected features that I’ve been using for over a year on frequent excursions through the Colorado Rockies. Despite a few minor complaints that can be lived with, I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466084597380 Sun, 5 Apr 2009 22:06:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466084597380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465480224388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tapc1 - This bag is great for fitting the following:-Nikon D80 body with 18-55mm lens attached-Speed Flash or second lens up to 55-200mmI tried to squeeze in both the speed flah and second 55-200mm lens, but it just won't fit with the 18-55mm... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465480224388 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:54:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465480224388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465410166404?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tapc1 - I bought the smaller 160AW, but it can't fit all my gear. So I bought the 170AW as well. It is about 2" taller, otherwise it's exactly the same bag as the 160AW. I was able to fit the following items in the 170 AW. - D80 Body with 18-55mm... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465410166404 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:54:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465410166404?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464835874436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ncphototrekker - Tamrac manufactures great camera bags with lots of thoughtful touches, but possibly one of the best aspects of these bags is the MAS (Modular Accessory System) attachment points.  Their backpacks usually have four different points for MAS... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464835874436 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:37:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464835874436?linkin_id=8003929