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Canon 200EG Deluxe Camera Case - Backpack - Shoulder Strap - Nylon - Black, Olive
Posted by: fatcat
from oregon
Excellent, lots of straps, compartments and zippered pockets, and 3 layers of them. Theres outside pockets on the sides, a waist strap (removable) chest strap (also removable) bottom strap for tripod, and outer mesh kinda spot for a jacket/waterbottle for a hike. I'm not finished organizing it yet, keep moving things around to see what works best. Bonus, its waterproof.! Easy to stay organized.
My Best Buy number: 2788357017
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Protect your DVDs from dust and scratches with this 25-pack of DVD cases that come in assorted colors.
Posted by: fatcat
from oregon
not what I was exppecting, the are a soft plastic, and I thought they would fold to be the same size as regular cds, so not sure where I will store them now because they are large, w/ 2" of space on the top and bottom of the cd. Not sure why they made them so big.
My Best Buy number: 2788357017
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The Arlo camera is a 100 Percent Wire-Free, completely wireless, HD smart home security camera - so you can get exactly the shot you need - inside or out. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision, and apps. It can capture clips and send you alerts whether you're at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind.
Posted by: fatcat
from oregon
these cameras are great for areas that cannot be wired. a few drawbacks, but I can live with them
My Best Buy number: 2788357017
I would recommend this to a friend!
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No more WiFi dead spots. The powerful Nighthawk DST AC1900 WiFi Router along with the DST WiFi adapter eliminates WiFi dead zones. Create additional WiFi coverage right where you want it. The DST Router comes with a year of worry-free set up and support from Geek Squad.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5NO SIGNAL EXTENSION
By SteveK
This is a waste! I used to have a Apple Airport running my house but read how this unit(s) was going to make things even better. Well, unless the DST is 10ft or less from the base station it does not get any connection. I went and bought another DST assuming that the one in the kit was bad - no luck - neither can extend any WiFi. Now I have to return both DST's and the router and GO THRU THE HASSLE OF CHANGING THE NAMES ON ALL MY WIFI UNITS AGAIN. Irritating hassle and waste of time! Unless your walls are made of wax paper you might want to look elsewhere.
fatcat
oregon
February 26, 2016
I have had problems too, in fact I am on my 3rd router. NOthing But PROBLEMS....may I suggest going into the geek squad desk, buy the nighhawk ac3200 AND if the problem is in ded spot, also get 892.11ac wireless range extender and pay to have them come out and set it up. it will be worth it in the end. I live in a historical house and who knows what the heck is smothering the signal, but Im telling you it is worth the extra $ to avoid the frustration
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Lorex Security System: Keep an eye on your home with ease using this system, which offers audio and video recording to help you thoroughly monitor the premises. Record manually, on motion detection or at scheduled times onto the included 8GB microSD card.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Works very well.
By Magicrat
Does exactly as promised. Night and day images are very clear. Easy to set up and use.
fatcat
oregon
works well/not wireless/no remote acess
March 30, 2016
I liked the resolution, sound, picture quality all great. However, if I leave my house, I cannot check on things remotely with this system, AND...the cameras are NOT wireless. The only thing wireless is the little pad monitor that comes with it.....so it went back for me. I cant have wires where aI need it. My replacement is not as good of quality, and I wish I could have figured a way to make it work. This unit is also a WHOLE lot easier to set up (and copy segments if needed) than the one I ended up with. Im glad you were able to make it work for your needs. The image quality is better than I have seen on any other system.
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Designed for use with select Canon DSLR cameras, these 12mm, 20mm and 36mm DLC DL-AEX/C extension tubes enable automatic close focusing and exposure and can be used in combination for versatile shooting options.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Did not work
By Pete
I have a Canon EOS Rebel XTi and these did not work for this model. The camera was unable to focus with these tubes I was unable to use the focus ring on manual and the lens did not focus when on Auto. The lens I used for these tubes was my Canon 50mm 1.8 II lens.
The package and reviews were poorly noted since it did not say which cameras were compatible and looking on DLC's page I sent a message and I had no response on which cameras they were compatable with.
fatcat
oregon
does NOT work in auto
May 14, 2016
No extention tube will auto focus, unless you get a really expensive one with the little pins that connect the lense to your sensors. You must turn AF OFF, in the camera and on your lense. They will ONLY work in manual mode. Go on tube and there are a bunch of tutorials on how to get it to work for you. Good luck. let me know if it helps. You don't happen to live in WC?
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Designed for use with select Canon DSLR cameras, these 12mm, 20mm and 36mm DLC DL-AEX/C extension tubes enable automatic close focusing and exposure and can be used in combination for versatile shooting options.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Did not work
By Pete
I have a Canon EOS Rebel XTi and these did not work for this model. The camera was unable to focus with these tubes I was unable to use the focus ring on manual and the lens did not focus when on Auto. The lens I used for these tubes was my Canon 50mm 1.8 II lens.
The package and reviews were poorly noted since it did not say which cameras were compatible and looking on DLC's page I sent a message and I had no response on which cameras they were compatable with.
fatcat
oregon
disregard
May 14, 2016
pls disregard my comment. I didn't see that these tube DO have the pins! Sorry they don't work.
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Safeguard your home or business with this 4-pack of motion-activated NETGEAR Arlo Smart Home VMS3430-100NAS security cameras, which enables you to capture 720p video footage both during the day and at night.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5do not buy!!!!
By bent
doesn't work most of the time. can't see much with it. batteries died in a week. batteries are expensive. difficult to use the app. help is a online forum with just a bunch of people chatting in a chat room. It is the worst way I have wasted my money in a long time....useless. I want my money back
fatcat
oregon
agree/ waste of money
October 5, 2016
I was robbed TWICE with these cameras. They capture me every time I walk by them, but a thief in progress, NOPE! They came back and got $10,000 in medical plants and NOT ONE CAPTURED MOVEMENT! I paid dearly for buying these, do not make the same mistake.
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Safeguard your home or business with this 4-pack of motion-activated NETGEAR Arlo Smart Home VMS3430-100NAS security cameras, which enables you to capture 720p video footage both during the day and at night.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Major flaws
By Jbone36
Bought this because the design of my two story home wasn't ideal for running a wired system (my preference). Install and setup was a breeze.
The problem rests in its inability to do what people buy security systems for. For example, I mounted a camera near my front door and at an angle because the instructions say cameras pick up horizontal motion better than head on motion. Over the course of several days, the camera consistently failed to sense motion and begin recording fast enough before the subject was out of view. At best I catch the very tail end of someone entering my front door which wouldn't do me or the police any good.
My second camera is a mere 10' away from the front door camera and it doesnt even pick up motion of someone entering my front door. Not to mention it only records 10 seconds per activation. I understand this is a battery operated system, but to me, this is an unacceptable security system for any price because it doesn't work. I took mine back and will find a way to install a wired, continuous system and have peace of mind.
fatcat
oregon
record time is adjustsable
November 27, 2016
fyi, the record time is adjustable. However, I wish I took mine back. We had a robbery, they came back twice, got around 10k worth of product. NOT ONE CAPTURED RECORDING. The scumbag hacked into my system and erased all the pics of him ripping me off. I am sick about this. ALL THAT Work down the tubes. 6 months of pollinating for new breeds, all that work gone in an instant. (we are talking about a personal medical grow) I'm glad you read all the comments and decided to get a wired system. My problem is an old stucco house that you cannot drill into without it cracking. This system is no better than a baby monitor or nanny cam at best. Security, nope. We went to Seattle and camera A picked up on motion, and camera B recorded. (WHAT) so got that fixed too, must have been when they hacked into the system and changed the rules. Can you add to your comments and tell me what you ended up getting? I need to get an different system for next year. one that gives me some peace of mind. I feel so violated right now, exactly what I was trying to avoid.
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Save time when you batch-edit photographs with Adobe Photoshop Elements 15. Sort photos automatically with the software~s enhanced smart tagging feature and find pictures via geotags or visual similarity. Specialized tools within the program let you fix frowns, remove camera shake and remove red-eye, making Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 an invaluable addition to your photography needs.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Excellent Choice for Easy Photo Editing
By ryanmcv
If you've ever looked at Photoshop and thought that it was too complicated for your simple photo editing needs, then Photoshop Elements might fit the bill. Even seasoned photographers will find some great features in this affordable and easy-to-use software. Here's my take:
PROS:
- Simple, guided interface. A toolbar at the top pf the window offers nearly 45 "Guided Edits" with step-by-step instructions, allowing you to edit facial features, create a collage, add motion blur and paintbrush effects, and so much more.
- Turn a frown upside down. The facial editing features in Photoshop Elements are second to none. You can turn frowns into smiles, open squinting eyes and make other quick tweaks to portraits with the help of simple sliders. Edits are applied in real-time. There's also a quick 'revert' button to correct any mistakes. As with most tools in Elements, it's easy and quick to use.
- Easy photo organization. The "Organizer" tool lets you search and filter all of your photos by people, place, keyword tags, date, and more. You can even combine search criteria to narrow the results. Perhaps most impressively, there is a "Smart Tags" feature which automatically identifies what is in your photos: faces, landscapes, animals, trees, etc. It's frighteningly accurate.
- Tons of advanced editing features and settings. For being a cheaper version of Photoshop, Adobe sure doesn't skimp on advanced features. There are simply too many settings and tools to list in this review.
- Simple, guided interface. A toolbar at the top pf the window offers nearly 45 "Guided Edits" with step-by-step instructions, allowing you to edit facial features, create a collage, add motion blur and paintbrush effects, and so much more.
- Turn a frown upside down. The facial editing features in Photoshop Elements are second to none. You can turn frowns into smiles, open squinting eyes and make other quick tweaks to portraits with the help of simple sliders. Edits are applied in real-time. There's also a quick 'revert' button to correct any mistakes. As with most tools in Elements, it's easy and quick to use.
- Easy photo organization. The "Organizer" tool lets you search and filter all of your photos by people, place, keyword tags, date, and more. You can even combine search criteria to narrow the results. Perhaps most impressively, there is a "Smart Tags" feature which automatically identifies what is in your photos: faces, landscapes, animals, trees, etc. It's frighteningly accurate.
- Tons of advanced editing features and settings. For being a cheaper version of Photoshop, Adobe sure doesn't skimp on advanced features. There are simply too many settings and tools to list in this review.
CONS:
- Slow to import photos. Using the Organizer tool, it took Elements over an hour to import all of my photos (close to 2,000). I understand that it has to scan each photo for facial recognition, location data, etc., but it seems strange that Facebook and other online applications can do this instantly.
- No automatic album creation. The Organizer tool will combine photos by place, date, people, and more, but it doesn't actually create albums automatically. It would be nice if it logically grouped photos from the same date and location into one album.
- Slow to import photos. Using the Organizer tool, it took Elements over an hour to import all of my photos (close to 2,000). I understand that it has to scan each photo for facial recognition, location data, etc., but it seems strange that Facebook and other online applications can do this instantly.
- No automatic album creation. The Organizer tool will combine photos by place, date, people, and more, but it doesn't actually create albums automatically. It would be nice if it logically grouped photos from the same date and location into one album.
OVERALL:
Overall, this is a top-notch entry-level photo editor. It's incredibly easy to import, organize, and edit photos. It's feature set, especially with the guided instructions, is unmatched. At this price point, it's an easy recommendation.
Overall, this is a top-notch entry-level photo editor. It's incredibly easy to import, organize, and edit photos. It's feature set, especially with the guided instructions, is unmatched. At this price point, it's an easy recommendation.
fatcat
PNW
Elements
March 4, 2017
Great review, can I ask you a few questions?
Do you think this is a good editing program for beginners?
DO you need photoshop to run this, like some of the LR add ons?
Can add ons be added to this program?
Do you know if it has the ability to "merge" photos together? I appreciate more any info you have, as this is the next t hing to add to my "bag of tricks" and PS/lightroom seems so hard to navigate for noobs. TY in advance.
Do you think this is a good editing program for beginners?
DO you need photoshop to run this, like some of the LR add ons?
Can add ons be added to this program?
Do you know if it has the ability to "merge" photos together? I appreciate more any info you have, as this is the next t hing to add to my "bag of tricks" and PS/lightroom seems so hard to navigate for noobs. TY in advance.
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Save time when you batch-edit photographs with Adobe Photoshop Elements 15. Sort photos automatically with the software~s enhanced smart tagging feature and find pictures via geotags or visual similarity. Specialized tools within the program let you fix frowns, remove camera shake and remove red-eye, making Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 an invaluable addition to your photography needs.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Powerful tools for all levels
By psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
This product is a bit harder to write a review on because there are simply so many features to talk about. I am nowhere near an as experienced as an advanced photo editor but I do like to have nice looking photos from my DSLR. Usually I default to Lightroom to get my desired look but there are things that only Photoshop products can do. It has been a while since I looked at a Photoshop Elements product (Elements 12), but it has been long enough that I can see the progress between the previous version I used and the most recent release.
Photoshop 15 is simply packed full of features. It was tempting to go straight to the “Expert” level editing but I felt that doing this would not lead to a realistic review since all levels of users are going to use this product, that and I often have no clue what I am doing when using some of those expert level features other than just playing around. I started with the guided features using two photos of a house and a pumpkin to play with. The guided features make every single advertised effect EXTREMELY easy to implement. I can see myself using many of these to get the proper smiles in my photos or cleaning up patches of grass, or simply deleting portions of the photo out. In past versions, that was a slightly tedious thing to do as it took lots of time getting patterns just right and cropping exact edges. Well, Photoshop 15 does all of that work for you if you use the built in tools.
I was a bit turned off by the quick settings as they are almost too simple to the point where many are useless. I just did not see the point of a toothbrush tool to get whiter teeth. What I mean is I am sure there are times it can come in handy, but I did not see some of these tools as being used often enough to be on the quick mode which in my mind should have tools which would be commonly used. This is just an opinion and maybe some of those features are used much more than I know.
I was a bit turned off by the quick settings as they are almost too simple to the point where many are useless. I just did not see the point of a toothbrush tool to get whiter teeth. What I mean is I am sure there are times it can come in handy, but I did not see some of these tools as being used often enough to be on the quick mode which in my mind should have tools which would be commonly used. This is just an opinion and maybe some of those features are used much more than I know.
I saw the most use out of the guided menu and the expert menu. The guided menu has many actual relevant tools which produce immediate and powerful results. There is minimal interaction needed to achieve the desired effects. I attached the photo I used to when I was playing around around with the software. Keep in mind I am not at all the creative type or well versed in the world of Photoshop, I simply wanted to see what someone with little experience could do in a short period of time (less than 10 minutes). I am sure if you put some actual time and effort into getting a nice photo it would come out much better.
The expert menu feels like full fledged photoshop to me with the ability to use layers, almost all the major tools, RAW editing and more. I tested the software on a 2015 Macbook Pro (i5 & 8gb RAM). Most of the effects were very fast and only rarely did I see any hangups when using the tools. Most often I saw pauses when using the mask features and finalizing guided effects. If you have more powerful hardware I am sure there will be no lag at all. The software does use your graphics card to accelerate certain effects.
In summary, the software is a great product with tools for all levels. If you are just a beginner, it is a great tool to learn more advanced features on but can provide lots of fun photo editing tools regardless if you know what you are doing or not.
fatcat
PNW
great review
March 4, 2017
Thanks, you answered a few questions I had, if you can merge photos, and if a beginner can muddle through without too much difficulty. Nice to hear it has a guided tour, that would be helpful. SO far I haven't been happy with any of the "free" or basic stuff online. They don't tell you where to put what to get that. IDK if that made any sense, but your review makes it sound pretty easy for analog minds also. Seems a better way to go than PS/LR. Do you know if add ons can be used with this program? TY
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With CMOS image sensors and IR LEDs, these weatherproof NETGEAR Arlo Smart Home VMS3230-100NAS wireless cameras let you record security footage in 720p resolution, both during the day and at night. Motion activation helps ensure efficient monitoring.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Doesn't replace live video
By Broncos777
from Chicago
I like that its wireless and super easy to setup. From start to finish installing base router + two cameras it took me just under 2 hours. Would have taken less if cameras worked at original angles. Leading into what I don't like.
I didn't like that camera best picks up motion from the side vs head on. Creating slight challenge when placing cameras. I also don't like that the camera records 10 seconds of motion, which is delayed by 3-5 seconds. You can make up for this by loading the app to view live motion, but the alerts you get on your device are only 10 seconds. I need at least 30 and can't find adjustments in settings.
For roughly $100 per camera and the simple slwireless setup, this product will serve its purpose, as I use it to know when kids are home while I'm at work. The mobile app and alerts sent to my phone when motion is triggered & being able to turn/on and off with my smart phone is intuitive. I just wish it had a few more features on capturing more than 10 seconds of delayed motion? Perhaps that's what you get if you sign up for Arlos premium monthly subscription. From what I gather, the subscription just gives you more than 7 days of stored motion recording. (Which the average user doesn't need)
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fatcat
PNW
recording time
March 6, 2017
you can adjust the amt of time it records from 0 to 30 secs. You can also adjut the sensitivity of the motion detection
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Arlo Pro takes the worrying out of life with the 100% Wire-Free indoor/outdoor home monitoring system. Arlo Pro includes rechargeable batteries, motion and sound-activated alerts, 2-way audio, a 100+ decibel siren, and 7 days of free cloud HD video recordings. Arlo covers every angle to help keep you safe and protected.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 590 support is a hoax
By campnjohnny
90 support is only for setup only nothing else. I call customer service because I had a message saying software update needed. When i tried ,message came up unable to update. Customer service told me it would cost $66.00 for assistance even through I was within my 90 day support. They said it was not related to setup so therefore it wasn't covered.
fatcat
PNW
90 support
April 12, 2017
I am very sad to hear that, can you return it since it's within 90 days? I think I'll wait till they work out more bugs. Meanwhile I'll stay with the soundless version which also has its issues. Best option for stucco house or areas that cannot be wired. Glad I waited on the upgrade, but sorry that happened to you. I would try calling them again and tell them the situation, that wasn't included in the price when you bought it, and this is NOT good business.(as if they care) Maybe if you complain enough they will help you.
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The Arlo camera is a 100 Percent Wire-Free, completely wireless, HD smart home security camera - so you can get exactly the shot you need - inside or out. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision, and apps. It can capture clips and send you alerts whether you're at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind.
Does this come with a mount for it ?
yes it comes with a magnetic mount. I bought cheapo screw in mounts for security. I hear ppl are stealing them. But, you got em on camara
10 years ago
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fatcat
The Arlo camera is a 100 Percent Wire-Free, completely wireless, HD smart home security camera - so you can get exactly the shot you need - inside or out. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision, and apps. It can capture clips and send you alerts whether you're at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind.
What app shall I looking for to install in my phone?
the arlo app... go to
arlo.netgear.com
arlo.netgear.com
10 years ago
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fatcat
The Arlo camera is a 100 Percent Wire-Free, completely wireless, HD smart home security camera - so you can get exactly the shot you need - inside or out. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision, and apps. It can capture clips and send you alerts whether you're at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind.
How do you set the cameras to record?
on your phone or computer
10 years ago
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fatcat
The Arlo camera is a 100 Percent Wire-Free, completely wireless, HD smart home security camera - so you can get exactly the shot you need - inside or out. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision, and apps. It can capture clips and send you alerts whether you're at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind.
Will the camera alone work with a phone with Wi-Fi hot spot what other things do I need to make this camera work??
no, chickens would probably set it off to record! lol. The system is set up to work with a phone, which I don't have, so I use my computer, you do need the wifi that comes with the system....attaches to my wifi.....I don't know about a desktop that is hardwired.....that is a good question..but I hope that helps.
10 years ago
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fatcat
The Arlo camera is a 100 Percent Wire-Free, completely wireless, HD smart home security camera - so you can get exactly the shot you need - inside or out. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision, and apps. It can capture clips and send you alerts whether you're at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind.
Is there a monthly fee for viewing or recording like with the Nest cameras?
no and yes. They will keep it for a week in the cloud for free for a week, you can buy more. but just dl it if you want to keep it. Otherwise the ony cost is the batteries. So far I haven't had a problem....5 months in.
10 years ago
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fatcat
The Arlo camera is a 100 Percent Wire-Free, completely wireless, HD smart home security camera - so you can get exactly the shot you need - inside or out. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision, and apps. It can capture clips and send you alerts whether you're at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind.
Range in feet
If in a detached garage how far dose the singal go
that all depends on your router
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fatcat
The Arlo camera is a 100 Percent Wire-Free, completely wireless, HD smart home security camera - so you can get exactly the shot you need - inside or out. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision, and apps. It can capture clips and send you alerts whether you're at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind.
How do you set the cameras to record?
either from your computer or smartphone there is a menu to set it to record at certain times or motion detection, and you can set the sensitivity to a point. Then you can tell it to send an email or just keep a record for a week. If you want to keep it you have to download it yourself, but it's pretty easy.
10 years ago
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fatcat
The Arlo camera is a 100 Percent Wire-Free, completely wireless, HD smart home security camera - so you can get exactly the shot you need - inside or out. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision, and apps. It can capture clips and send you alerts whether you're at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind.
Will this camera work with the xfinity home system
I would ask xfinity
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