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- First reviewMay 19, 2012
- Last reviewMarch 1, 2017
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- First review commentAugust 31, 2013
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Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro All-in-One Zoom Lens for Canon: Capture stunning photos over a wide range of distances with this zoom lens, which features 16-300mm focal length for beautiful panoramic landscapes and crisp, detailed close-up shots. Vibration compensation ensures smooth, clear images.
Posted by: MikeD46
from Winter Springs, Fl.
I bought this to replace the aging 18-270 that was 4 years old. I wanted more length and also a wider base for my walk around. I have this mounted on my 70D and it feels great. I knew this was a good lens, but what surprises me is how silent the AF is when it is working, and how good the colors are. This rivals my Canon 24-105 'L' for being quiet. The photo's are very good, I do not pixel peep, so I do not worry about that side of the equation. I use Lightroom to enhance where necessary, but I have found that I have little to do, as the colors seem very good to me. This is mainly my travel lens and will go to Italy with me next month. Also, the price was right, and it was delivered right to my door at the day I was told. It has a lock feature and the barrel is nice and solid, so there is not movement when pointing this down towards the ground. I also feel that it is much better build quality than the 18-270 Tamron sells.
My Best Buy number: 0322634129
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Capture stunning images of wide perspectives with this Canon 9522B002 EF-S wide-angle lens that features an aspheric lens element for high image quality from the center to the edges. The circular, 7-blade aperture delivers soft backgrounds.
Customer Rating
5
LIGHT WEIGHT & PRECISE
on February 8, 2017
Posted by: MikeD46
from Winter Springs, Fl.
I bought this a couple of days ago, and went right out and tested the lens on my 2 cameras. MY 60D & 70D. The lens is solid to feel, has a very snug fit and is light.
The colors are reproduced at a very high level and I have not noticed any problems on the corners with vignetting.
I shot about 300 photo's, using all aperture settings, shutter speed, and ISO. Just to see how flexible it was to different settings, I Liked the results. Because it is an f/2.8 lens, I got it so I could make low light video's on my 70D, but now I see the opportunity to also use it as a walk around when I head to Italy in April. I may now buy a 2nd one, and have it stay on my 60D permanently.
The colors are reproduced at a very high level and I have not noticed any problems on the corners with vignetting.
I shot about 300 photo's, using all aperture settings, shutter speed, and ISO. Just to see how flexible it was to different settings, I Liked the results. Because it is an f/2.8 lens, I got it so I could make low light video's on my 70D, but now I see the opportunity to also use it as a walk around when I head to Italy in April. I may now buy a 2nd one, and have it stay on my 60D permanently.
My Best Buy number: 0322634129
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Lenovo - IdeaPad 100s 11.6" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB eMMC Flash Memory - Black
Lenovo IdeaPad 100s Chromebook: This Chromebook makes it easy to access documents, photos and other files in the Cloud. The ultrathin and ultralight design allows easy portability throughout your busy day.Learn more about Chromebooks ~
Posted by: MikeD46
from Winter Springs, Fl.
I was looking for a small easy to use travel laptop. I found it today. I got it home, and was up and running in about 3 minutes. It does what I need, check emails, surf the web, youtube, watch a video on netflix.
The battery has a 10 hour usage is great. Very light, but built solid.
The battery has a 10 hour usage is great. Very light, but built solid.
My Best Buy number: 0322634129
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, this Samsung BD-J5700/ZA Blu-ray player allows you to enjoy streaming media from your favorite content providers, including Netflix, Pandora and more. AllShare DLNA capability lets you stream content stored on your home network.
Posted by: MikeD46
from Winter Springs, Fl.
I bought this as an open box unit, and I am very pleased. The hookup was simple, and so was my getting back into Netflix. It has great color and video, and the add-on apps are also very nice.
My Best Buy number: 0322634129
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera Body: From horse races to soccer games, freeze action-packed moments with the help of this DSLR camera. Record stunning high definition videos and capture fine details even in low light. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you print, share and transfer images quickly and easily. Because it has a wide range of manual settings, it is sure to meet the needs of photographers of all skill levels.Memory card sold separately.
Posted by: MikeD46
from Winter Springs, Fl.
I picked up my 70D in the morning. Got home set it up and went for a walk through the park. I used all of the settings except Video and I am very pleased at the results. Live View is very quick, if focuses quickly, I love the additional AF points. It has many more features that I will be trying out in the coming days. I own a 60D and this is a definite step up and forward.
Right out of the box it took very good photo's, and I took a couple in early evening on AUTO ISO and the photo's came out better than I expected. Right now the RAW format isn't recognized in Lightroom 4.4. If you are an existing Canon DSLR user, reload the software for working on photo's, then you can shoot RAW if you need that discipline.
Right out of the box it took very good photo's, and I took a couple in early evening on AUTO ISO and the photo's came out better than I expected. Right now the RAW format isn't recognized in Lightroom 4.4. If you are an existing Canon DSLR user, reload the software for working on photo's, then you can shoot RAW if you need that discipline.
What's great about it: Easy to setup and use, good price, excellent photo's, great Live View and Video
What's not so great: no GPS
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5
Ease of Use
5
Features
5
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Canon EF-S 18~200mm f/3.5~5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens: An ideal lens for everyday use, this versatile lens can capture a gorgeous sunset to a spectacular fireworks show. This zoom lens suppresses chromatic aberrations while retaining true colors. And with the image stabilization to help reduce motion blur, you get extremely sharp pictures.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Quality
on May 19, 2012
Posted by: MikeD46
from Winter Springs, Fl.
I bought this when I noticed that it was on sale. I had been wanting to upgrade to this lens for my Canon 60D. I have used it a couple of times and over 400 photo's. It is crisp for me on close ups and I like the extended range over my 18-135mm.
I am an amateur photographer, so I have no need for taking my photo's to 11x17 or larger. I have used this also in a pinch for portrait use and found it to be a good lens.
I like the feel and I like the results, and the locking device at 18mm allows me to walk around and not worry about the lens extending on me.
What's great about it: Size, ease of use, Image Quality, low light usage
What's not so great: it isn't 300mm
I would recommend this to a friend!
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(1)Ease of Use
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Durability
5
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Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera Body: From horse races to soccer games, freeze action-packed moments with the help of this DSLR camera. Record stunning high definition videos and capture fine details even in low light. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you print, share and transfer images quickly and easily. Because it has a wide range of manual settings, it is sure to meet the needs of photographers of all skill levels.Memory card sold separately.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great camera. Very responsive.
By KHNBestBuy
from Chino Hills, CA
Great camera. Very responsive and handles well. Night pictures seem to come out better then 60D. Wifi remote ability is good.
MikeD46
Winter Springs, Fl.
Night Photo's
August 31, 2013
You mention that the night photo's and HIGH ISO are better than the 60D. Can you be more explicit, like ISO settings of 70D vs 60D. I own a 60D and I want to upgrade, but not to a FF.
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Only at Best BuyLenovo Ideapad 100s Laptop: This laptop features a compact design and built-in Wi-Fi, so you can connect to the Internet, stream videos, type up notes or view photos wherever you go. USB ports let you connect a variety of accessories.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Handy for taking notes/emails while traveling
By RichieK
Using this for taking notes at conferences and meetings, checking/replying to emails, and working while on planes. Good battery life, compact, and light enough to carry around. Fits in my letter-size portfolio. I'm going to be happy not lugging around my full sized notebook for these events.
MikeD46
Winter Springs, Fl.
The right Size
April 11, 2016
I am looking for a small laptop for traveling and this one seems to be the best overall. I can check E-mails and maybe download a photo or 2.
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Canon EOS 6D DSLR Camera Body: This camera is an excellent choice for professional photographers who are just starting out or amateur photographers who are looking to move to the next level. Built-in GPS tracking makes it very useful for travel or nature photography, while built-in Wi-Fi lets you share your photos from anywhere.Memory card sold separately.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5AWESOME CAMERA
By DOCTORMORGAN
I BOUGHT THIS CAMERA 3 YEARS AGO - ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT - SUPER SHARP AND GREAT IN LOW LIGHT - FABULOUS FOR INDOOR EVENTS - SPORTS - PARTICULARLY WEDDINGS IF FLASH IS NOT ALLOWED. LANDSCAPES ARE CRISP - SUPER SHARP. I USE IT FOR EVERYTHING EXCEPT AIR SHOWS WHERE I NEED MY 60D WITH THE HIGH BURST RATE AND EXTREME TELEPHOTO. A GREAT FULL FRAME CAMERA - GLAD I BOUGHT IT.
MikeD46
Winter Springs, Fl.
Your experience
August 16, 2016
I hear a lot about only 9 focus points, well your 60D has only 9. I have the 60 & 70D, and I am seriously looking into the 6D for more low-light flexibility. What have you shot in low-light, the ISO numbers. I am very curious.
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Capture sharp images and videos with this Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera, which utilizes a 20.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and dual DIGIC 6 image processors for optimal performance. Built-in GPS allows you to add location information.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5great upgrade from the original 7d
By ohata0
so far it's been really great.
image quality is better at comparable isos, af system has been improved, both regular and in live view.
customization options are plentiful--you can set the back buttons to do af one shot or ai servo regardless of the focus mode you're in so upu can quickly change from one shot to servo by just using the other button.
some of the button layout is different compared to the original 7d, but with some customization, it's not too bad to get used to.
ended up choosing this over the 80d because of better image quality at higher isos and i really didn't like not having the joystick on the 60d/70d that i tried (for selecting af points)
MikeD46
Winter Springs, Fl.
HIGH ISO
August 16, 2016
So this has better ISO than the 80D? have you tested both?
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Canon EOS 6D DSLR Camera Body: This camera is an excellent choice for professional photographers who are just starting out or amateur photographers who are looking to move to the next level. Built-in GPS tracking makes it very useful for travel or nature photography, while built-in Wi-Fi lets you share your photos from anywhere.Memory card sold separately.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5A refined 5D MkII
By rd87
from Folsom, CA
If you compare this to a 5D mkII, it is an improvement on every level. If you compare it to a 5D mkIII than you will obviously have a lot to complain about. Ultimately, I think it is an amazing camera. If you take into account that wifi and gps for a 5Diii costs you another $700 then you will realize that it is super handy. Shooting weddings I can upload photos to my phone, or email them directly to clients as they leave the venue. The quality and high ISO is extremely good. The build, although partially plastic does not feel anything like a xxD series or the rebel series. The magnesium skeleton gives it the weight and sturdiness, and the plastic keep it light (and allows for gps/wifi). The only downside I can think of is there is only 1 card slot. I don't really care as I only shoot stills and I have never once before wished for two, but I imagine for video two would be beneficial. I shot weddings with a 5Dii, and this is an improvement. I don't think it would be necessary to get a 5Diii over this. Maybe if your a gear head and have tons of money to spend, but you truly don't get that much more.
MikeD46
Winter Springs, Fl.
STILL LOVE IT?
August 17, 2016
I wonder if after 4 years you still like the camera as much as your review.
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This Nikon D750 DSLR camera features a 24.3-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor and comes with an AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens, so you can easily capture sharp images and high-definition video footage..
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great Full-Frame DSLR for the advanved user
By Skuzz
The Nikon D750 has a great feel and it's performance is amazing. The high ISO performance on this camera is insanely good. I have no issues pushing this thing to ISO 12,800 when needed. The 51 autofocus points are dead on and I don't find myself needing to use the center focus point and then recompose to get sharp images. The surrounding focus points are dead on even in dark situations.
I've used the Canon MK III's extensively and the auto focus performance on any Canon, in my experience, is nowhere near as fast and precise as the D750.
I shoot events as well as my kids (who are 7 and 10) and the 6.5 fps burst mode is more than enough to capture a cool sequence of movement. It's a little bit of spraying and praying but can provide a cool 3 or 4 photo sequence print that would look great on a wall.
The HD video on D750 is tack sharp, clean and beautiful for your everyday family moments and gatherings. If you're a weekend wedding warrior this camera will definitely provide great looking footage, however, I must admit that the ISO performance on the Canon 5D MKIII's is far superior to the Nikon's. So, depending on your primary use you may want to consider the Canon 5D MKIII.
Nikon's ISO performance has always been superior to Canon's on the still image side. Canon, however, always out performed Nikon's ISO performance on the video front. So, really, consider what your primary use for the camera will be and go from there.
MikeD46
Winter Springs, Fl.
VIDEO
September 2, 2016
Is the Video full-time AF or do you have to focus first. My 70D is in focus as soon as I hit the record button
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Shoot powerful imagery with the Canon EOS 80D. A 24.2-megapixel crop sensor if you're the detail you could possibly need, and built-in Wi-Fi gives you easy file transfer. Shoot high-speed imagery at up to 7 fps for fast action shots, and the DIGIC 6 image processing means this Canon EOS 80D delivers great results even in low light..
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Surpassed all expectations
By Waterslide
Great camera body for hobbyist, photography, and video. I had upgraded from a Canon 60D to the 70D and after a week I decided I needed to upgrade to the 80D for the additional auto focus capabilities. Everything about this camera is amazing from the wifi smart app access, lcd touchscreen controls to the amazing quality of prints. I have had oversized prints made and they look stunning. Only thing I would change is to add 4K video and have a full frame sensor but for 1199, you can't beat it!
MikeD46
Winter Springs, Fl.
UPGRADE
September 25, 2016
I currently own a 70D, and have for 2 years. I find it to be an awesome device. You had a 70D also, but traded it in. Is it that much superior?
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Shoot powerful imagery with the Canon EOS 80D. A 24.2-megapixel crop sensor if you're the detail you could possibly need, and built-in Wi-Fi gives you easy file transfer. Shoot high-speed imagery at up to 7 fps for fast action shots, and the DIGIC 6 image processing means this Canon EOS 80D delivers great results even in low light..
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great for Videography
By waveoven
I primarily shoot street photography but had an increasing need for a solid camera to do video work. This camera achieves that and so much more! I have coupled it with the versatile L series 24-105mm lens.
After years of using my iPhone and borrowing other friends DSLRs, I decided to make the leap and purchase a camera of my own. I have not been disappointed.
Low light sensitivity is great and comparable to my experiences with the 7D. Functionality is fast and intuitive. I love the touch screen, tap to focus is incredibly useful especially when shooting video in a crowded setting.
While the crop sensor may not be ideal for future photography projects, I plan on compensating with a 35mm lens.
At the price point, this is an excellent entry level camera and after all, the most important qualities for good art in this medium are a good lens and a great eye!
MikeD46
Winter Springs, Fl.
TRY THIS
November 1, 2016
I bought a used Canon 17-85 from KEH, and it is an awesome lens for Video and also walk around. I also use my 24-105 'L' now you have the best of both worlds.
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Canon EOS 6D DSLR Camera Body: This camera is an excellent choice for professional photographers who are just starting out or amateur photographers who are looking to move to the next level. Built-in GPS tracking makes it very useful for travel or nature photography, while built-in Wi-Fi lets you share your photos from anywhere.Memory card sold separately.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5I like it
By Pepper
I'm still learning all this camera can do. I upgraded to advance my photography business. It's user friendly and easy to understand the functions. I'm still putting it through the test to see how well it will work.
MikeD46
Winter Springs, Fl.
What did you have before
November 30, 2016
I am using the 70D, and I am torn between a new 80D, or the M5 or the 6D for FF camera. What body did you upgrade from to move to the 6D
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Shoot powerful imagery with the Canon EOS 80D. A 24.2-megapixel crop sensor if you're the detail you could possibly need, and built-in Wi-Fi gives you easy file transfer. Shoot high-speed imagery at up to 7 fps for fast action shots, and the DIGIC 6 image processing means this Canon EOS 80D delivers great results even in low light..
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5an upgrade from 70d
By lemgg4
from Phoenix, AZ
better dynamic range than 70d. Time lapse is a nice bonus.
MikeD46
Winter Springs, Fl.
70D
December 29, 2016
Did you or do you own the 70D? I have the 70D and I am wondering about the upgrade
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