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ecome an instant celebrity or paparazzo! This sleek pocketable design is built for easy video - there is no lens cap, no dials to turn, or settings to set. Just turn it on and hit record to capture the action, adventure, and all the juicy details in stunning HD! Make your cinematic debut on any HDTV. Or just pop the USB in the nearest PC and you’re ready to share the fun on YouTube. Edit, add music, and personalize your flick and easily share with your adoring fans. There’s no such thing as ”you should’ve been there” with the Zi6.

Technical Details
Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera
4 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card
4 High Capacity AA Nimh 2700 Mah Rechargeable Batteries - Compact AA Nimh Rapid Battery Charger
Carrying Case - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
Mini Tripod w/ Extendable Legs

The Canon EF 24-70mm standard zoom lens does what many pros thought couldn’t be done–it replaces the L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens with something even better. The lens offers extended coverage to an ultra-wide-angle 24mm, making it ideal for digital as well as film shooters. The new processing unit, meanwhile, makes the autofocus (AF) faster than ever. And thanks to the two aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element, the optics are far superior to the earlier lens. Sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, the EF 24-70mm lens carries a one-year warranty.
Focal length: 24-70mm
Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
Diagonal angle of view: 74 to 29 degrees
Focus adjustment: Front-focusing method
Closest focusing distance: 1.25 feet
Zoom system: Rotating type
Filter size: 77mm
Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 4.9 inches long
Weight: 2.1 pounds

Customer feedback:

1. Simply put, this is the best all-around lens that Canon manufactures. It produces razor-sharp images with startling color and saturation, and at f/2.8 across the zoom range is capable of shooting in all but the dimmest of lighting conditions. The “L” glass (Canon’s professional line of lenses) is simply the best out there, bar none, from any manufacturer. It’s pricey, but well worth it.
I use this lens for portrait and wedding photography, landscapes, sports, and anything else that doesn’t require extreme telephoto. In concert with my EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM lens, I find that these two lenses cover just about everything I ever want to shoot. Of the two lenses, if I could pick only one, it would be the 24-70mm, because it’s so versatile and can shoot so many situations (the 70-200mm is also a marvelous, invaluable lens, but at 70mm is limited in wide-angle situations).
I can’t recommend this lens highly enough. If you can afford the entry fee, you’ll have no hint of buyer’s remorse once you see the spectacular images this lens produces.

2. ‘ve owned the 24-70mm for almost a year now. This lens has been a favorite of many since it replaced its well-regarded predecessor, the 28-70mm. It shoots images that are very sharp and have excellent contrast and saturation. It’s sharp wide open and only gets better when stopping down. The USM (Ultrasonic Motor) focuses very fast, and full-time manual focusing is allowed. I’ve thought about buying a 50mm f/1.4, but the results from this lens are so good, I’m having a hard time justifying the purchase. I’ve been nothing but pleased with the pictures I get from the 24-70mm. The constant f/2.8 aperture is great for shooting indoors and produces a very nice bokeh (background blur) when shooting portraits. This lens is much heavier than comparable consumer-grade zooms, but I don’t object to the weight. I actually like the heft and feel of this lens on my 20D. The only feature I wish it had is IS (image stabilization).
The 24-70mm bests the 24-105mm in one way: It’s a faster lens. That translates into the following advantages: At f/4.0, the 24-105mm cannot stop subject motion blur as well in low-light situations where the 24-70mm’s f/2.8 can give you a shutter speed that is twice as fast. Note that IS does not have any impact at all on subject motion blur, only on camera shake on your end. If bokeh (background blur) is important to you, the 24-70mm will have a slight advantage over the 24-105mm given its wider aperture. A wider aperture also helps a camera focus a little better in low light.

Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and they’ve flocked to Canon’s G-Series for its ability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor, loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canon’s new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection. This is a camera that supports and nurtures creativity, with a full range of shooting and recording modes and compatibility with exciting accessories including Speedlite flashes.
The PowerShot G10 is equipped with a 14.7-megapixel CCD. Combined with unsurpassed DIGIC 4 image processing, this impressive pixel count delivers richly detailed photos that resonate with lifelike depth from shadows to highlights. An important benefit to the G10’s lofty pixel count is the flexibility it lends to the editing process. With 14.7 megapixels of resolution, any portion of any shot is a great candidate for enlargement. Enlarge and crop as your creative vision demands, confident that the detail you need is there for you.

Technical Details:
14.7-megapixel resolution for the highest image quality and editing flexibility
5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens
DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection; full range of shooting and recording modes, including RAW
3.0-inch PureColor LCD II with even greater true-to-life color reproduction
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory card

The newly released Mastech MS8268 is an auto/manual ranging digital multimeter. It is packed with many nice features such as sound and light warning for the jacks and back-lit LCD Screen. This meter powers on three AAA batteries. Accessories include test leads & user Manual.

Technical Details:
- AC/DC 1000V/10A 200KHz 200uF 40Mohm Relative Measurement hFE Diode Check Continuity
- LED / Sound Warning when incorrect banana jacks are used relative to function switch setting
- Auto and Manual Ranging with Relative measurement (all ranges except frequency)
- All range fused (resettable) with 1 Year Warranty
- Auto power off (could be disabled) & Blue LED Back-lit LCD displa

Customer feedback:

1. In general, this is a great device for this cost range. It has all features required for daily usage. Description of multimeter can be found in internet. Here are some specific features:
- In any range two terminals to be used are illuminated with red LEDs (see foto). LED is swithed off when lead is pushed into terminal. If lead is pushed into wrong terminal for this range then correct terminal blinks and beeps.
- Automatic range; manual range selection with button.
- Wide set of ranges, including 400.0 mV and 400.0 uA
- Relative measurements and display hold. White backlight (5 seconds)
- Resettable fuse for current ranges (non-resettable for 10A range)
- Display data refresh: 3 per second.

Imperfection:
- Frequency measurement accuracy is low: 2%
- In accordance with manual, package must contain “Special Multi-Function socket” (required for hFE measurement). There was no such device in my package.

2. I’ve been getting back into electronics and I needed a more modern meter that has capacitance and frequency measuring abilities in addition to the usual Voltage, Amperage, Resistance, etc. I haven’t shopped for a meter in about 15 years, so after reading up a bit I found this one to have all the features I needed and it was very inexpensive. The quality is good, comparing favorably with some other VOM’s I have lying around. It included an adapter for measuring transistor hFE which was not mentioned in the description and is a nice bonus. The only negative is that the continuity test buzzer is pretty quiet and might be hard to hear in some environments. Overall, I’m extremely pleased with this meter.

This multi-meter is a general-purpose instrument designed for use in general electronics, home electrical applications, and automotive electrical and electronic systems. It has auto-ranging scales which eliminate the need to dial in the correct range when making electronic measurements. The 10-megohm input is safe for automotive and household uses like fuses, wiring, general-purpose batteries, and automotive circuits. It has a color-coded LED which displays a battery quick check, showing green for good, yellow for weak and red for replacement. It also comes with protective rubber corner guards for drop protection. This meter is designed to test AC or DC voltage, batteries, AC and DC currents, resistance, diodes, and continuity.

Product Features:
- Auto-ranging scales eliminate the need to dial in the correct range when making electronic measurements
- Safe for automotive and household uses
- Large, color-coded LED digital display
- Designed to test AC or DC voltage, batteries, AC and DC currents, resistance, diodes, and continuity
- Color-coded LED’s display battery quick check

Customer feedback:

1. Excellent unit, better than any prosumer meter available at Radio Shack. The built-in stand is great. Display size great. Meter leads with included protective removable tip covers great. Battery condition indicator LED great. Do not pass on this unit !

2. I received the Equus multimeter about a month ago. I’ve used it very frequently at home checking batteries, home appliances etc.. My conclusion is that the Equus Multimeter is worth every penny I paid for it. It is shock resistant, (I dropped it from a 4′ stand and nothing happened to it). Is accurate, the auto power off feature is very useful. You don’t need any more for home use.

The C902 Cyber-shot phone is made for great pictures. The slide-out lens cover activates the 5-megapixel camera. Adjust settings via onscreen touch keys. If you have people in your photo, activate Face detection. Your C902 will automatically find and focus on a face. Don’t let poor lighting stop you. For still pictures, the photoflash automatically fires when needed. The flash can be used in BestPic mode and for videos too. Share your life. With your C902 you get your own personal blog. Post your pictures or videos in seconds, for all to see.
Connectivity - Bluetooth technology, Modem, Synchronization, USB support, and USB mass storage
Design - Auto rotate, Navigation key, and Picture wallpaper
Internet - Web browser, RSS feeds, and Access NetFront Web Browser
Messaging - Email, Instant and Picture messaging (MMS), Predictive text input, Sound recorder, and Text messaging (SMS)
Organizer - Contacts, Alarm clock, Calendar, Calculator, Flight mode, Notes, Phone book, Stopwatch, Tasks, and Timer
Networks - EDGE, GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, UMTS 2100, and HSDPA Dimensions - 4.3 x 1.9 x 0.4 (108×49x10.5mm)
Weight - 107.0 grams, 3.8 ounces

Product Features
- 240×320 and 262,144 color TFT QVGA
- Camera - Picture blogging, Photo flash, Auto focus, BestPic, 5-Megapixel, up 16x Digital Zoom, Image and Video stabilizer, Video recording and Video light
- Entertainment - FM Radio RDS, 3D games, Java, Media, Video viewing, and Video streaming
- Communication - Polyphonic ringtones, Speakerphone, and Vibrating Alert
- Music - Album art, Bluetooth stereo (A2DP), Media Player, MegaBass, Music tones - MP3, AAC, PlayNow, and TrackID

Meaning “everything” in Latin and “wish” in Arabic, the Omnia from Samsung is designed to provide business users with stylish multimedia capabilities and personal mobile users with simple access to business based functions. This touchscreen-enabled phone has a large, brightly colorful 3.2 inch screen, and it includes Samsung’s intuitive and easily customizable TouchWiz user interface. Other features include 8 GB of internal memory, a built-in GPS receiver, 5-megapixel camera, multi-format digital audio player, Bluetooth for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion, video output to your TV, and up to 5.8 hours of talk time.
With the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, the Q Global supports Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager, which provides single-point access to line of business and corporate data such as applications, files and other information located on the corporate network. It also provides push email for immediate send and receive on Corporate Microsoft Exchange servers as well as editing of Microsoft Office documents.

Other features include:

- GPS receiver, including navigation and geo-tagging capabilities
- USB 2.0 wired connectivity to your PC
- Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, personal and corporate, instant messaging
- Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones
- Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g)
- Organizer tools: World time, currency converter, calculator, stopwatch

Vital Statistics
The Samsung i900 Omnia weighs 4.3 ounces and measures 4.4 x 2.2 x 0.5 inches. Its 1440 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.8 hours of talk time, and up to 500 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 2100 MHz 3G frequencies.

Shoot in rain or shine, at the beach or on the slopes. Sealed and coated in all the right places, the Stylus 1200 resists water, snow and dust. The 12-megapixel CCD allows you to print dramatic large images, or crop your images to compose them perfectly. Previewing, composing, shooting and sharing are so much easier and more enjoyable with this bright, premium-sized 2.7-inch Hypercrystal LCD. Digital Image Stabilization Mode freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speed to capture sharp images even if you or your subject is moving. Digital Image Stabilization Edit uses built-in gyro sensors to track camera movement so you can fix blurry images right in the camera.
The Stylus 1200 features a light-weight, metal body with rubber gaskets throughout the interior to ensure that rain, sleet and snow will not get in the way of great photos. The Stylus 1200 features a 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD. Images are viewable on the LCD screen from 176-degrees, so photos can be composed from a range of angles and viewed by several people at once. The Stylus 1200 features a bright, 3x optical zoom lens (35mm — 105mm, F2.8 equivalent in 35mm photography).

Technical Details

* 12-megapixel CCD image sensor, perfect for poster-size enlargements
* 3x optical zoom; Face Detection technology
* 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD; Bright Capture technology for low-light photos
* All-weather body with seals and gaskets to protect from rain, snow, or sand
* Captures images to xD memory card

Customer feedback:

1. I purchased the Olympus Stylus 1200 after playing with it side by side with the Canon SD870IS, and some Casio model. The Casio didn’t quite seem up to snuff, so it came down to the Canon or the Olympus. In the interest of full disclosure, I have had two prior digital cameras, the Canon s100 and s500. I loved the s100 and hated the s500. The s500 was incredibly slow to prepare to take shots and the only easy shooting options were flash on (which meant overexposure in almost any indoor setting) or flash off (which led to underexposure). That said, I did take note of all the positive Canon reviews when making my decision. What tipped the scales for me was the user interface. With the Olympus, I was able to figure out how to switch to various shooting modes (portrait, indoors, ambient low light, etc — there are a ton of them) without glancing at a manual or asking the sales assistant for help. With the Canon, I literally couldn’t figure out how to get to the shooting modes so I gave the camera to the salesman and it took him a good 5 minutes of fiddling around to find them.

2. I got my Olympus Stylus 1200 yesterday and so far it is amazing! It has a bunch of features and settings with in camera guide that helps you to decide what setting to use in each situation. The pictures have excellent resolution. I’m looking forward to use it on the holidays.

Choosing the right compact digital camera has never been easier, thanks to the new Olympus pocket-size FE-Series cameras that make capturing brilliant images as simple as point and shoot. The FE-340 delivers high-tech features without being bland — this stylish, sleek, and downright fun-to-use model makes everyone who has it the life of the party.
The FE-340 offers 8-megapixel resolution, Face Detection, Digital Image Stabilization, Perfect Shot Preview and three in-camera Help Guides so you can learn on the go and capture all of life’s special moments in brilliant detail at the touch of a button. The new FE-340 has a 5x optical zoom made from precision-crafted lenses that put you 60 percent closer to the action than 3x. Face Detection tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Detection AF) and optimizes exposure (Face Detection AE) for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. Even if your subject is moving, the camera continuously tracks your subject’s face without having to press the shutter button.

Technical Details

* 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
* 5x image-stabilized optical zoom; Face Detection
* Perfect Shot Preview mode
* TruePic III image processor
* Stores images on xD Picture Cards

Customer feedback:

1. This a great compact digital camera. The pictures are clear and crisp. Images are not blurred and are vry good quality. Took it with me to the opening day of baseball season and I have had numerous folks comment on the quality of pictures this camera took and these comments were from folks that could care less about the game but were more amazed at the quality of the picture. There many different modes you can use to enhance your picture or correct red eye. I did a lot of research on the camera I wanted. Even bought another camera and took it back after having it for one day. I’m glad I went with the Olympus because it is our second Olympus after about 8 years and
our prior Olympus is still a very good camera.

2. This is my third Olympus camera. I am very please with it, as with all the others. I just wanted to upgrade to a smaller, but higher pixel camera.

Olympus takes the Stylus series to new heights with the 10-megapixel Stylus 1010, which boasts an ultra-compact 7x optical zoom lens that brings the red carpet celebrity or homeplate slugger seven times closer! A 7x lens (37mm-260mm equivalent in 35mm photography) that fits in camera bodies less than one inch thick is a marvel of modern design. Moreover, the Stylus 1010 features Dual Image Stabilization to prevent blurry images caused by a shaky hand or moving subjects, brilliant 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD to view everything in amazing clarity, and Perfect Shot Preview to see the effects of the specific settings before pressing the shutter.
Dual Image Stabilization combines two technologies — mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization — to provide one powerful anti-blur solution for capturing great images whether the photographer or the subject is moving. Olympus’ mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps images sharp by adjusting the CCD image sensor to compensate for camera movement, which often occurs in low-light conditions when shutter speeds are slower. Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that prevent blurry images often caused by a moving subject. By combining the two technologies, the Stylus 1010 is able to take crystal-clear images in any shooting situation.

Technical Details

* 10-megapixel image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
* 7x image-stabilized optical zoom; Face Detection
* 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD; Perfect Shot Preview mode
* TruePic III image processor
* Stores images on xD Picture Cards

Customer Support:

1. My special ‘close-up’ application doesn’t seem to be covered by other reviewers, and my experience using the Olympus 1010 in this way may be of interest to someone with similar needs. I do scrimshaw wherein images are produced on ivory-like surfaces by an engraving technique known as stippling (creating tones with closely spaced dots). I like to photograph my work in a way that reveals the technique, and shows how images with fine detail are created. In most cases it is necessary to photograph the subject at a distance of about 3 to 4 inches. I could go into much detail about how I struggled to get results approximating what I wanted using other cameras, but with the Olympus 1010 all I need to do is put the subject in reasonably good light and shoot the picture with the camera hand-held in the regular macro mode. The results are so good that I have already consigned my tripods and special lighting platform to the storage shed where they will reside until my next yard sale.

2. Things I really like about this camera. :
*It is the size of my cell phone + a little thickness
*10 MegaPixel resolution
*An unheard of 7x Optical Zoom for a camera it’s size.
*The 2.7″ LCD is large, bright, and clear even outside
*Light weight design even with the battery
*Quick 2 hour recharge time on a long lasting batter
*I can use cheaper MicroSD memory with the provided adapter.
*It is packed with features and shooting modes
—Auto - Point and Shoot
—Manual - Adjust Options Freely
—Scenes - Pre-Selected Modes based on Environment
—Guided - List that sets camera settings based on what you want to do
*2 Continuous Shooting Modes
—Standard - normal resolution w/ 1 to 2 second delay
—High Speed - 3 MP resolution w/ very almost no delay
*Super Macro Mode - allows the camera to focus on objects less than an inch away
*30 minute video clips in the other modes

Features I am not fond of:
*To use the onboard and computer panorama, art, and 3D features you must use an Olympus/Fuji Branded XD memory card
—The alternative is getting some photo “stitching” software
*The highest video quality setting of 640×480 at 30fps allows only 10 second video clips
—This may be solved by an eventual firmware update