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Power up your portable devices with these Panasonic AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Each battery gives you up to 2,000 mAh so that you can keep charged devices such as your remote controls and various toys, and once you're done with them, simply place these Panasonic AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries into an appropriate recharger.
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I'm surprised how much of a charge these batteries hold. I go through a lot of shots with these in my flash and my wireless controllers. It's pretty excellent in my book. In fact, I never had to recharge the two pairs of these that I use in my wireless controllers since I initially charged them up (about a month ago), and I use these controllers constantly.
My Best Buy number: 2638782860
My Best Buy number: 2638782860
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Compatible with most shoe-mount flash units, this Insignia™ NS-FD01 mini flash diffuser creates a gentle lighting effect and softens shadows, so you can take beautiful shots. The diffuser folds flat for simple transport and storage when not in use.
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5
Good for what it does
on May 10, 2016
Posted by: RyanY
Verified Purchase:Yes
What can I say, other than it's a tiny diffuser? It works, I've gotten pretty good results with it. Combo it with some Rogue flash gels and you can produce some excellent results. It's great for on the move photography where you rather not want to use a full-sized diffuser. I'd say have both for maximum flexibility.
My Best Buy number: 2638782860
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Extraordinary images and connectivity define the Nikon D500. This 20.9-megapixel DX-format camera lets you get the most out of your photography with its huge ISO 100 to 52,100 range and ultra-precise metering and focus points for incredibly accurate lighting and color. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth make it easy to transfer images instantly from this Nikon D500 camera body..
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5
Nikon's Next Legend
on May 10, 2016
Posted by: RyanY
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I upgraded from at D7100, which I think is still an excellent camera, despite it's tiny buffer. The D500 is Nikon's flagship DX camera, aimed at enthusiasts and professionals alike. The layout (as you can see), is that of it's typical "pro-line" cameras, such as the D810, and the D500's predecessor the D300/D300s. The grip is along the same, comfortable feel as the D750, with a deep well that's comfortable for bother smaller hands and large hands. Potentially, you can change all of your on-the-fly settings (shutter, Aperture, ISO, Exposure Comp) with one hand with the ISO button placement. My favorite feature is most certainly the multi-selector (usually reserved for professional bodies like the D5). While you can still use the direction pad to move the AF point, the multi-selector just makes it more intuitive, and the placement makes sense, being so close to the AF-ON button. Pressing the Multi-Selector will also engage auto exposure lock if you need it.
Speaking of the Auto-focus, it's amazing! It uses a 153-point AF system that covers the image end-to-end (left to right). There are 55-selectable points in both AF-S and AF-C, but it still uses the other 98 points as support, which works particularly well in AF-C mode. Another tidbit (and something all DSLR uses should be doing) is that upon inspection of where the AF point focuses with a single AF-point box (center-point), the actual coverage area expand beyond the box on all sides. I assume that that this is the work of the unselectable AF-points that surround a single selectable point (excluding the AF-points along the edges).
ISO Noise is another surprise I was not expecting. Yeah, it has a sizable range of 100 to 51200 with extendable ranges of 50 on the low end and 1,640,000 on the high end. I won't get into low ISO performance (which is good, unless you're at an extreme EV number... don't know why you would do that in the first place), but at higher ranges, it performs flawlessly.. mostly. My experience came down to the overall lighting situation, as well as what lens I use. Yes, good glass matters with ISO. I've done some outdoor portrait shoots in varying lighting. I was at ranges between 400 and 1600, mostly sticking to 1600 using either a Sigma 24mm f1.4 Art or the Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G VRII. The pictures came out amazing. In pixel-peep mode, the noise was very fine, and it looked even better when I went black and white In fact, I even introduced more noise to the pic (very little.. but enough) and it looked like a shot I took from my Nikon F3 on ISO 800 film. Then, when I actually printed them out, there wasn't any noise at all. It doesn't stop there, folks. I set this up alongside my Sony a7SII for some astrophotography, and I was getting same noise in a ISO 1600 shot from the a7SII as I was with the D500 at ISO 800. The conditions were not as ideal as I want it (scattered clouds in heavy light pollution), but I was able to pull part of the galactic center with the D500 as I could with the a7SII. The reason why I would rather use the a7SII for astro overall is that it's full-frame, and the mirrorless-centric features like Focus Peaking and Bright Monitoring are amazing tools to utilize for astro.
Overall, the Nikon D500 is about as good as it comes in an APS-C format camera. This camera is for certain making full-frame counterparts like the D750 run for the hills and Nikon has managed to close the gap between FX and DX bodies in terms of noise handling considerably. I'm surprised how well the D500 manages ISO noise, it's plenty fast for it's true purpose (sports and wildlife), but is well capable as a portrait and astro shooter. I think Nikon's future is bright because this camera and the D5 is paving the way for future FX products. For what it does, the price to play is well worth it. I highly recommend what will become the next legend in Nikon's lineup.
My Best Buy number: 2638782860
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Charge 4 AA or 4 AAA batteries easily with this Panasonic eneloop K-KJ17MCA4BA battery charger, which features an LED display with 4 indicator lights to let you monitor the status of each battery. Four included eneloop AA batteries offer immediate use.
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5
Does exactly what you expect
on May 2, 2016
Posted by: RyanY
Verified Purchase:Yes
They're batteries. They recharge. They're long-lasting. I use them on a Yongnuo 568EX, as well as a pair of Yongnuo wireless triggers.
My Best Buy number: 2638782860
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This Rogue Photographic Design FlashBender 2 ROGUERELG2 reflector fits most 8" - 9.75" accessory flashes and features custom fabric that can be shaped to create a bounce flash reflector, gobo or snoot, so you can adjust lighting to suit your needs.
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Depending on what kind of flash you have on and how you arrange the Flash Bender, your results may be hit or miss. I suggest being a little skilled in the art of flash photography (and yes, it is an art) before picking on of these up. I think Manual mode on your flash works best with the FlashBender.
My Best Buy number: 2638782860
My Best Buy number: 2638782860
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This SanDisk Extreme Pro SDSDXP-064G-A46 64GB SDXC UHS-I memory card features Power Core technology to support real-time, full high-definition 3D video and continuous burst mode with more shots saved.
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5
Good price to performance price
on May 2, 2016
Posted by: RyanY
Verified Purchase:Yes
While I know this may be relative depending on the user, this card serves as a great general purpose card. It's fast enough for 4k film on my Sony a7SII, and fast enough for a sustained burst from my Nikon D500. It's no XQD, but it's fast enough to be part of my backup cards in said D500. I never had an issue with them, and they were fairly cheap. It's a good buy, especially when these go on sale.
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Easily trigger your compatible Canon, Nikon or Sony digital camera's shutter using this Insignia™ NS-DURT100 wired digital interval timer, which features a programmable design that lets you capture time-lapse photos and long exposures.
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5
Great to have for multi-system users
on April 15, 2016
Posted by: RyanY
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this mainly for the time-lapse features and astrophotography, but this remote is also a real treat because I use both Sony and Nikon. the wires screw into the remote and remains snugged. The length of the wires are sufficient, and the build feels good. My only beef is that in order to turn off the remote, you have to remove the batteries. There is no on/off switch and it does not go into a sleep mode. Other than that, it's an excellent product!
My Best Buy number: 2638782860
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Enjoy your favorite music while you bike or hit the gym with these Jaybird X2 wireless headphones, which feature a Bluetooth interface for wireless streaming and SignalPlus technology for clear, smooth playback. Comply ear tips offer a comfortable fit.
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These little earbuds are amazing! While the improvements over the Bluebuds X may not seem like much, they manage to squeeze better sound drivers into the little device, as well as extended battery life. I like the matte finish over the gloss, and now it comes with six pairs of ear inserts, including three pairs of foam inserts. The ear-stays are also improved and more concaved to your ear, making it much more comfortable to wear over an extended period of time. This is a great buy and I highly recommend
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Utilizing a Carl Zeiss T-star coating, this dust- and moisture-resistant Sony SEL2470Z zoom lens allows you to shoot clear, detailed images using your compatible Sony a7-series full-frame camera. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization minimizes blur.
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4
Decent glass but expected more..
on September 25, 2015
Posted by: RyanY
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I think this glass is very good for everyday shooting, whether you're an auto shooter or an experienced photographer, however... For a Zeiss lens, I thought photo's would be a little more sharper with this glass. Yes, the contrast is better than the stock Sony glass, and things such as bokeh is really nice, the photo's could be a lot better. I think you're better off with the Sony FE 24 - 200mm lens because while one would really expect photo's to be sharp on a Sony telephoto lens, it is (at the least) on par with this Zeiss lens.
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