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  Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens

  Photography (Canon)
  

  Rating (0 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Sharp, fast, inexpensive

  Once upon a time the 50 mm lens was THE standard camera lens and was THE optical benchmark by which manufacturers were judged and compared. Although the basic lens focus has now shifted (at least at the low to mid amateur level) to zooms - you can still benefit from years of research and development that went into designing the 50 mm lens and this here lens may be the best lens, dollar for dollar, that you can ever buy. The question is can you afford not to own this lens?Years of development have brought us a lens that has a fast aperture of 1.8 - far faster than any consumer zoom lens - and that is sharp as a filed tack. Be forewarned about the sharpness . . . if you are taking pictures of people, this lens is unyielding in its sharpness and may well surprise you and your subjects whose every blemish is captured. The lens has a fabulously shallow depth of field if you want to use the 1.8 aperture to blow out a background. This lens is also ridiculously inexpensive... 5/5 Richard Aubin (Dallas, Texas USA) - See all my reviews, April 10, 2005

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  Best Value in Photography!

  Wow! My theory now is that Canon doesn't put this baby as their kit lens because many people would decide that they DONT NEED ANOTHER ONE! And many of them would be right!Like others, I bought the Rebel XT and the 28-135 IS lens. The 28-135 is heavy and priced like a gold brick. I guess it does OK, and I do keep it mounted most of the time.And like others, I stumbled on this lens somehow, read the raving reviews, and for the price figured, "What the heck?"This lens in tack sharp. It shows the fire in the colors you photograph. The wide aperture means candles can be excellent lights for portraits. Its narrow field is great.There are pitfalls though. I snapped a pic of my face at arm's length using autofocus a while back and (1) the focus locked on the tip of my nose and my face was already blurring (2) the lens was so sharp that I saw blackheads clearly on my nose tip I can't really see in the mirror (doh!). I've read that dSLR images are... 5/5 Paul Lehmann (Dallas) - See all my reviews, December 28, 2005

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  Excellent Value

  I've had the 50mm f1.8 for about three months now, so I wanted to put in my two cents worth after a little field use. What originally attracted me to this lens was, obviously, the price. It is very, very inexpensive. This is likely due to the fact that the housing is, unlike its predecessor the Mark I, entirely plastic. That initially put me off, but after seeing some images posted that had been taken with this lens (and after seeing the prices of the f1.4 and the used mark I)I decided that I really had nothing to lose. There are, as with most lenses good and bad elements to this lens. Lets start with the bad.Keep in mind that if you are shooting a canon DSLR (as I am) this 50mm lens actually behaves as an 80mm lens, so it isn't that terribly wide. The fact that it is functionally 80mm can make framing shots a bit difficult. This is definitely a secondary lens and really isn't that appropriate for a "walking around lens." At least it isn't for me, as I tend to... 4/5 Ryan Davis (Jersey City, NJ) - See all my reviews, December 30, 2005

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  List Price: $200.00
  

  50mm standard lens with f/1.8 maximum aperture

  Measures 2.7 inches in diameter; 1-year warranty

  Focuses as close as 18 inches for extreme close-ups

  Ideal for natural-looking shots; excellent color balance

  Traditional Gauss-type optical design is extremely sharp

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  Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

  Photography (Canon)
  

  Rating (518 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Why spend more?

  With the 50mm f1.8 lens available for less than a hundred dollars, why spend so much more to get the f1.4? The answer is, you may not need to. It all depends on your seriousness, budget, and how long you need your lens to last.If you want a "starter lens" for shooting at 50mm (or with prime lenses in general), the f1.8 would be a great buy. 50mm is a very useful and intuitive focal length to spend some time with, because it will portray the world through the viewfinder at about the same distance as your naked eye on all of Canon's consumer-priced dSLRs with the 1.6x crop factor*. (*Updated after extensive discussion in the comments.) So you could buy the f1.8 cheaply, regard it as a "play with it" lens, and get a nice introduction to "prime lens quality." The f1.8 will seem like a substantial step up from kit lenses and most consumer-priced zooms, and amazing bang for few bucks.So if the f1.8 is such a great bargain, why would the f1.4 be among Canon's... 5/5 Careful Critic (Lexington) - See all my reviews This review is from: Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Camera) With the 50mm f1.8 lens available for less than a hundred dollars, why spend so much more to get the f1.4? The answer is, you may not need to. It all depends on your seriousness, budget, and how long you need your lens to last.If you want a "starter lens" for shooting at 50mm (or with prime lenses in general), the f1.8 would be a great buy. 50mm is a very useful and intuitive focal length to spend some time with, because it will portray the world through the viewfinder at about the same distance as your naked eye on all of Canon's consumer-priced dSLRs with the 1.6x crop factor*. (*Updated after extensive discussion in the comments.) So you could buy the f1.8 cheaply, regard it as a "play with it" lens, and get a nice introduction to "prime lens quality." The f1.8 will seem like a substantial step up from kit lenses and most consumer-priced zooms, and amazing bang for few bucks.So if the f1.8 is such a great bargain, why would the f1.4 be among Canon's... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 15, 2005

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  A review for parents

  I bought this lens to take indoor portraits of my nine-month-old daughter using available light. I was tired of the harsh photos produced by the built-in flash on the Canon 20D or Digital Rebel. A bounce flash improves matters great deal, but I wanted to see what could be done with a fast lens.The Canon 50mm 1.4 gobbles light. It opens up a world of indoor photography that is not possible with a 4.0 lens. The 50mm focal length combined with available light produces natural-looking results. It is exactly what your eye sees. Shadows and highlights are intact. It is a revelation if you're used to the harsh drop shadows and evenly-lit faces produced by flashes. This is a jarring step up in quality from snapshot to "wow"As noted, focus is soft at /1.4 and begins to sharpen at /2.0 to /2.8. Not a bad thing, though. Some of my favorite pictures have been produced with the aperture wide open. The depth of field is so narrow at this point, that the subject's face is... 4/5 Matthew Davidson (Cambridge MA) - See all my reviews, August 23, 2006

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  EXCELLENT - At a price

  This 50mm is amazing. I truly love it. I debated a long time between the 1.8 and the 1.4. In the end, I figured I'd never replace it again so get the 1.4. I love it - the images it makes are staggering. Still - it's pricy compared to the 1.8 - but not to L series lenses. I think it's worth it. I read online it had barrel distortion wide open - and it does if you really study the image - but that's perfectly OK with me for the 1.4 shallow depth of field. Normal people will never see that at all. One drawback you may not think of is that beautiful wide open 1.4 aperture is not available to you if there is much light. It's so fast it's easy to overexpose - even with 1/4000th of a second shutter. It takes awesome portraits - awesome landscapes. This is a must have lens in every EOS owner's bag. Don't get the 1.8 and wish you got this one. Get this one and start taking great photos. 5/5 S. Rose - See all my reviews, November 10, 2004

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  List Price: $640.00
  

  2 high-refraction lens elements and Gaussian optics help eliminate astigmatism

  Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2 inches long; 1-year warranty

  Delivers crisp images with little flare at the maximum aperture

  Extra-small Micro USM focus adjustment and full-time manual focusing

  50mm standard lens with f/1.4 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras

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  Fotodiox PRO Lens Mount Adapter - Canon FD, New FD, FL Lens to Canon EOS Camera Adapter, for Canon EOS 1d, 1ds, 1ds Mark II, III, IV 5D, 5D Mark II, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, Rebel xt, xti, xs, xsi, t1i, t2i,t3,t3i,300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 550D,600D,1100D,1000D

  Photography (Fotodiox_)
  

  Rating (60 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  Works, but could be better . . .

  I purchased this adapter in the hopes it would allow me to use my FD glass on my EOS 5D until I could afford equivalent EF lenses. I used it with my FD 50mm f1.4, FD 135mm f2.5 SC lenses and did some experimenting with a 400mm f6.3 T-Mount lens.Here are some of my conclusions:1) The adapter's lens diameter is too small for a full frame camera like the 5D. This leads to vignetting which would be a problem if you try to use the image out to the edge. It was not as noticeable with the 135mm lens as it was with the 50mm or 400mm. Note that this may not be an issue with crop sensor cameras. I wonder if the this problem could be fixed by increasing the adapter's lens diameter.2) The experiment with the 400mm lens was to remove the adapter's lens and use it as an extension tube to improve the close focus of that particular lens. I would not recommend doing that since the adapter lens does not come out as one piece - so you have to be very careful to remember how to... 3/5 oldphotog - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fotodiox PRO Lens Mount Adapter - Canon FD, New FD, FL Lens to Canon EOS Camera Adapter, for Canon EOS 1d, 1ds, 1ds Mark II, III, IV 5D, 5D Mark II, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, Rebel xt, xti, xs, xsi, t1i, t2i,t3,t3i,300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 550D,600D,1100D,1000D (Electronics) I purchased this adapter in the hopes it would allow me to use my FD glass on my EOS 5D until I could afford equivalent EF lenses. I used it with my FD 50mm f1.4, FD 135mm f2.5 SC lenses and did some experimenting with a 400mm f6.3 T-Mount lens.Here are some of my conclusions:1) The adapter's lens diameter is too small for a full frame camera like the 5D. This leads to vignetting which would be a problem if you try to use the image out to the edge. It was not as noticeable with the 135mm lens as it was with the 50mm or 400mm. Note that this may not be an issue with crop sensor cameras. I wonder if the this problem could be fixed by increasing the adapter's lens diameter.2) The experiment with the 400mm lens was to remove the adapter's lens and use it as an extension tube to improve the close focus of that particular lens. I would not recommend doing that since the adapter lens does not come out as one piece - so you have to be very careful to remember how to... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 7, 2010

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  Fotodiox Adapter Works Well

  The adapter does what it says it does. Yes you lose a little detail because of the extra glass piece. I have 4 FD lenses that I can now use with my Canon 60D. Believe it or not, when I shoot in video mode I love the way the video looks when I use this adapter. It has a slight movie-like faint blur. It's a good effect. If you are looking to take really crisp pictures, you might not want to purchase. Don't get me wrong though, the pictures still look really good. You just lose a little detail. Hope this review helps with your decision. 5/5 Carlooch - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fotodiox PRO Lens Mount Adapter - Canon FD, New FD, FL Lens to Canon EOS Camera Adapter, for Canon EOS 1d, 1ds, 1ds Mark II, III, IV 5D, 5D Mark II, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, Rebel xt, xti, xs, xsi, t1i, t2i,t3,t3i,300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 550D,600D,1100D,1000D (Electronics) The adapter does what it says it does. Yes you lose a little detail because of the extra glass piece. I have 4 FD lenses that I can now use with my Canon 60D. Believe it or not, when I shoot in video mode I love the way the video looks when I use this adapter. It has a slight movie-like faint blur. It's a good effect. If you are looking to take really crisp pictures, you might not want to purchase. Don't get me wrong though, the pictures still look really good. You just lose a little detail. Hope this review helps with your decision. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 8, 2011

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  Tested today

  i just tested the adapter today , with a 28-70 Summatech 1:2.8 ~ 4.2 and the pictures came out pretty good , HD video's nice also ... the adapter looks like it can handle the heavy-er lens , but i would not put all my money on that ... i will still support the lens wile shooting . and given that i spent about 13 $ on the lens at a thrift store , i think this adapter is really worth the price. Another detail , make sure you lock the lens all the way ... wait for the click. 5/5 Emanuel "Emanuel" (Detroit MI) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fotodiox PRO Lens Mount Adapter - Canon FD, New FD, FL Lens to Canon EOS Camera Adapter, for Canon EOS 1d, 1ds, 1ds Mark II, III, IV 5D, 5D Mark II, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, Rebel xt, xti, xs, xsi, t1i, t2i,t3,t3i,300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 550D,600D,1100D,1000D (Electronics) i just tested the adapter today , with a 28-70 Summatech 1:2.8 ~ 4.2 and the pictures came out pretty good , HD video's nice also ... the adapter looks like it can handle the heavy-er lens , but i would not put all my money on that ... i will still support the lens wile shooting . and given that i spent about 13 $ on the lens at a thrift store , i think this adapter is really worth the price. Another detail , make sure you lock the lens all the way ... wait for the click. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 10, 2010

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  List Price: $79.95
  Price: $29.00
  You Save: $50.95 (64%)

  Removable Glasss Element for Macro Photography

  Smooth surface for effortless mount

  24 Month Manufacture Warranty

  All Metal Design, improved opticas over previous non-PRO edition

  Built-in 1.4x Multi-Coated Focusing Correction Lens

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  Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

  Photography (Canon)
  

  Rating (80 reviews):

  (4.9/5)

  

  135 f2 is amazing

  Everyone gives this lens a rave so maybe i should approach this terrific lens from a shooting POV.Shooting wide open at f2at 135 gives your pictures a distinct quality you would never get from zooms, there isn't a zoom at this focal length that is this speed either. A few primes come close but they're nowhere near as sharp wide open.the af is fast and very accurate and the lens has a great feel on a 20d/5d/10d body even wo the battery grip of the cameras.Close up magnification of .19x to.21 therabouts is a nice bonus of this lens, letting you get closer wo being too in your face for tight headshots.I always felt that photographers usually have a sweet spot when shooting certain things like some portrait photographers like the distance the 85mm gives them when approaching a subject, turns out I'm liking the 135 focal length quite a bit for headshots and the 85 for torso and head shots.One thing I like about this 135/f2 combo... 5/5 terry uy "fridaycatpaw" (Metro manila, Rizal Philippines) - See all my reviews This review is from: Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics) Everyone gives this lens a rave so maybe i should approach this terrific lens from a shooting POV.Shooting wide open at f2at 135 gives your pictures a distinct quality you would never get from zooms, there isn't a zoom at this focal length that is this speed either. A few primes come close but they're nowhere near as sharp wide open.the af is fast and very accurate and the lens has a great feel on a 20d/5d/10d body even wo the battery grip of the cameras.Close up magnification of .19x to.21 therabouts is a nice bonus of this lens, letting you get closer wo being too in your face for tight headshots.I always felt that photographers usually have a sweet spot when shooting certain things like some portrait photographers like the distance the 85mm gives them when approaching a subject, turns out I'm liking the 135 focal length quite a bit for headshots and the 85 for torso and head shots.One thing I like about this 135/f2 combo... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 10, 2006

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  The Stuff of Legends

  I was in the market to expand my prime collection. I had a rewarding experience with purchasing an 85 f/1.8 (a fantastic lens), and was interested in exploring the 135. After reading all of the reviews here (yes, every single one) as well as reviews on other sites, I got to thinking: can this lens actually be THAT good? A part of me didn't want to believe it. I wanted to think it was some sort of mass hysteria. But another part of me knew that such accolades aren't tossed so casually here. So I broke down and bought one.And I haven't looked back.I've been used to using zooms--and L zooms at that. I thought they were wonderful. I loved them. I never thought I'd want for more. However, this lens really drives home the difference between primes and zooms. The performance of the 135 is nothing short of stunning. I had read the reviews of people using this lens and then marveling at the results. I thought this was quaint, and a result of "lens placebo." But after... 5/5 J. Caruso (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews, August 2, 2007

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  One of the best Canon lens for about $1000

  I believe this is one of the best lens for about $1000. Forget about zoom lenses even if they are L. This lens is far better than 70-200L in my opinion. It is very sharp at f2 and even more sharp at f2.5. With zoom lenses you have to set to f/5.6 for better result and f/8 to match this lens. It is very well built but not excessive heavy, come with hood and bag, but unfortunately, Canon have decided to remove the hard cases for all the L lenses.Combined with a Tamron 1.4X teleconverter this lens provide very good optical quality on par with any zoom L lenses at 189mm focal length. Yes I know I lost the convenience of a 70-200 zoom lens. But I am really happy that I decide to change the plan of buying a 70-200IS to 135/2L+1.4X. This not only saves me the money but also let me to get better pictures, especially at wide open. Better portrait lenses, like 200/1.8 and 300/2.8, would cost several thousands of dollars. Trust me, once you play with primes, you will not like zoom... 5/5 Roy (Folsom, CA United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics) I believe this is one of the best lens for about $1000. Forget about zoom lenses even if they are L. This lens is far better than 70-200L in my opinion. It is very sharp at f2 and even more sharp at f2.5. With zoom lenses you have to set to f/5.6 for better result and f/8 to match this lens. It is very well built but not excessive heavy, come with hood and bag, but unfortunately, Canon have decided to remove the hard cases for all the L lenses.Combined with a Tamron 1.4X teleconverter this lens provide very good optical quality on par with any zoom L lenses at 189mm focal length. Yes I know I lost the convenience of a 70-200 zoom lens. But I am really happy that I decide to change the plan of buying a 70-200IS to 135/2L+1.4X. This not only saves me the money but also let me to get better pictures, especially at wide open. Better portrait lenses, like 200/1.8 and 300/2.8, would cost several thousands of dollars. Trust me, once you play with primes, you will not like zoom... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 1, 2004

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  List Price: $1,800.00
  

  EF mount; telephoto lens

  Comes with Leather bag & lens hood

  Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring

  135mm focal length f/2 maximum aperture Ring USM motor

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  Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

  Photography (Canon)
  

  Rating (86 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  Don't be scared. It is good lens.

  I am not a professional photographer, or make living with taking pictures. I am just a person who loves to take pictures & enjoys good pictures. And, I know how expensive this lens is, and YES, I am very aware of "Back Focusing" issue with this lens that others worry. I have been using this lens for 3 weeks now, and have been experiencing good & bad about this lens. (I believe "back focusing" issue was way too much inflated.) I have EOS 5D, and wanted to take full advantage of FF factor, and this was why I took a plunge instead of getting acclaimed 35MM or 85MM.Good:Picture quality - from f1.2 thru f2.8, the lens works superbly. AF is fast & faster compared to 50mm 1.4. Above f2.8, the pictures become a touch soft, but it exceeded my expectation. In low light condition, this lens is virtually unbeatable.Weight & Feel - Anoth factor that sold me to this lens is its overall feel. Very balanced & well weighted. And, its build quality is good... 5/5 Dong W. Kim "evil twin" (ca) - See all my reviews, October 19, 2007

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  Don't believe the reviews!

  The reviews of the 50mm f/1.2L are useless. All you hear is "Spend your money on the 35L or 85L instead" or "the focusing issues make this lens unuseable". But something makes me think that people are just writing reviews based on what other people have said without actually ever using the product.If you ever want to shoot snapshots of downtown without a flash at midnight WHILE walking, this is the lens to have. I'm so in love with this lens.Pros:* It's completely silent. Quieter than the f/1.4* It has no problems focusing in the dark* It's highly useable at f1.2* It's sharper than the f/1.4* Colors are more saturated than the f/1.4* Images taken with this lens have higher contrast than the f/1.4* It makes the f/1.4 feel like a hunk of plastic* It comes with a hoodCons:* It costs 4 times more than the f/1.4* It costs 18 times more than the f/1.8Pros:* You can comfortably... 5/5 Mark J. Sebastian (ESSJ & New York) - See all my reviews This review is from: Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Camera) The reviews of the 50mm f/1.2L are useless. All you hear is "Spend your money on the 35L or 85L instead" or "the focusing issues make this lens unuseable". But something makes me think that people are just writing reviews based on what other people have said without actually ever using the product.If you ever want to shoot snapshots of downtown without a flash at midnight WHILE walking, this is the lens to have. I'm so in love with this lens.Pros:* It's completely silent. Quieter than the f/1.4* It has no problems focusing in the dark* It's highly useable at f1.2* It's sharper than the f/1.4* Colors are more saturated than the f/1.4* Images taken with this lens have higher contrast than the f/1.4* It makes the f/1.4 feel like a hunk of plastic* It comes with a hoodCons:* It costs 4 times more than the f/1.4* It costs 18 times more than the f/1.8Pros:* You can comfortably... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 29, 2007

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  Hit or miss

  First off, in a previous life I worked as a portrait photographer. Nowadays it's more of a hobby, but I spend a significant amount of time involved in it, and have travelled to many countries specifically to take pictures. I know my way around a camera, but don't consider myself a pro.I learned photography 'old school' in the film days; pick up a camera, put a 50mm lens on it, and shoot about 10000 pictures, then you can change lenses. Like a lot of photographers, the 50mm lens has a special place in my heart.This still applies on the full frame 5D which I shoot with. I don't find the 50mm length useful on crop sensor bodies.So in looking to fill this 50mm gap, over the last few years I have used the 50 1.8, the 1.4, and the 1.2. The 50 1.8 is actually pretty fantastic for the price. The focusing and build quality, along with the kinda crummy bokeh later led me to the 50 1.4 which I have been pretty happy with. The 1.4 has good bokeh, decent build... 3/5 MS (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Camera) First off, in a previous life I worked as a portrait photographer. Nowadays it's more of a hobby, but I spend a significant amount of time involved in it, and have travelled to many countries specifically to take pictures. I know my way around a camera, but don't consider myself a pro.I learned photography 'old school' in the film days; pick up a camera, put a 50mm lens on it, and shoot about 10000 pictures, then you can change lenses. Like a lot of photographers, the 50mm lens has a special place in my heart.This still applies on the full frame 5D which I shoot with. I don't find the 50mm length useful on crop sensor bodies.So in looking to fill this 50mm gap, over the last few years I have used the 50 1.8, the 1.4, and the 1.2. The 50 1.8 is actually pretty fantastic for the price. The focusing and build quality, along with the kinda crummy bokeh later led me to the 50 1.4 which I have been pretty happy with. The 1.4 has good bokeh, decent build... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 31, 2008

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  List Price: $2,600.00
  

  High-performance, weather-resistant standard lens

  f1.2 Maximum aperture; 72mm filter size

  UltraSonic Motor (USM)

  50mm focal length

  The focal length is 50mm

  AF with full-time manual focus

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  Canon PowerShot D20 12.1 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens a 3.0-Inch LCD and GPS Tracking (Blue)

  Photography (Canon)
  

  Rating (7 reviews):

  (4.6/5)

  

  Consider this waterproof camera first

  I preordered this camera when it was first announced. I was a little disappointed when Amazon dropped the price before it even reached my house. I anticipated this camera not only for the waterproof capabilities, but also because it is shock proof...and probably because it was a Canon. I live in Hawaii and intend to take this to the beach to take photos and videos in and out of the water. I'm a special education teacher and wanted to have my students to create their own learning stories with photos that they took themselves. I am very reluctant to have them use a DSLR or even a regular point & shoot camera with the fear of them dropping $1000+ worth of equipment.When I got the camera, I quickly looked over the manual for any waterproof information that I might need to know. Everything was straight-forward with no hard-to-find switches to lock any waterproof seals. In other words, feel free to take this out of the box, put in the card and battery, and take underwater... 5/5 Micah Wakabayashi (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews, May 9, 2012

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  Great for a rugged camera

  The Powershot D20 is a little larger than you might think by looking at the picture. However, it is sturdy and well built and feels like it could take some knocks (obviously since it's a rugged camera).The camera works just any other of Canon's point and shoots. Perhaps one let down the feature set is relatively basic. You don't get a lot of shooting options with the camera or manual control. But otherwise it's very simple to navigate through the settings and find what you need. The LCD is fairly bright on back and the battery life is pretty good.The zoom buttons work fine on the camera. The lens zooms in and out relatively fast. In fact, this camera surprised me with its performance. I had lowered expectations regarding its autofocus speed and shot to shot times, but they almost match my Canon Powershot S100 in that regard. Which isn't to say that it's a really fast camera but most people will find it reasonably fast in most lighting conditions... 4/5 S. Vogt - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Canon PowerShot D20 12.1 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens a 3.0-Inch LCD and GPS Tracking (Blue) (Electronics) The Powershot D20 is a little larger than you might think by looking at the picture. However, it is sturdy and well built and feels like it could take some knocks (obviously since it's a rugged camera).The camera works just any other of Canon's point and shoots. Perhaps one let down the feature set is relatively basic. You don't get a lot of shooting options with the camera or manual control. But otherwise it's very simple to navigate through the settings and find what you need. The LCD is fairly bright on back and the battery life is pretty good.The zoom buttons work fine on the camera. The lens zooms in and out relatively fast. In fact, this camera surprised me with its performance. I had lowered expectations regarding its autofocus speed and shot to shot times, but they almost match my Canon Powershot S100 in that regard. Which isn't to say that it's a really fast camera but most people will find it reasonably fast in most lighting conditions... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 9, 2012

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  Great camera

  We ordered this camera the day it came out. Of course they lowered the price $20 two days later, but it is still a very good value for what you get. This camera is replacing a Sony Cybershot that also was a 12MB camera. The reason we decided to go with this camera is because we found that having a good camera and a separate camcorder was becoming cumbersome. This camera gives you an all-in-one advantage as it is a good quality point and shoot camera as well as an HD video camera and it is rugged and waterproof. I also recommend getting a Sandisk Extreme Card for this camera because those cards have the speed to handle Full HD video. We went with the 32GB version just to make sure we had plenty of space. Also buy extra batteries!! You can also find an inexpensive (under $4) HDMI Mini to HDMI cable to hook this camera up directly to your TV to showcase your HD footage.If you are looking for a very high quality camera, you will never get that in a point and shoot which this... 4/5 Kendall Gator - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Canon PowerShot D20 12.1 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens a 3.0-Inch LCD and GPS Tracking (Blue) (Electronics) We ordered this camera the day it came out. Of course they lowered the price $20 two days later, but it is still a very good value for what you get. This camera is replacing a Sony Cybershot that also was a 12MB camera. The reason we decided to go with this camera is because we found that having a good camera and a separate camcorder was becoming cumbersome. This camera gives you an all-in-one advantage as it is a good quality point and shoot camera as well as an HD video camera and it is rugged and waterproof. I also recommend getting a Sandisk Extreme Card for this camera because those cards have the speed to handle Full HD video. We went with the 32GB version just to make sure we had plenty of space. Also buy extra batteries!! You can also find an inexpensive (under $4) HDMI Mini to HDMI cable to hook this camera up directly to your TV to showcase your HD footage.If you are looking for a very high quality camera, you will never get that in a point and shoot which this... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 9, 2012

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  List Price: $349.00
  Price: $329.00
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  12.1 MP Canon HS SYSTEM with a High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor

  Waterproof to 33 feet, temperature from 14-104 degrees fahrenheit

  GPS tracker to record image locations on a map via Canon's software (does not work under water)

  3.0-inch Pure Color System LCD for easy viewing

  5x Optical Zoom with 28mm wide angle lens

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  Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

  Photography (Canon)
  

  Rating (238 reviews):

  (4.8/5)

  

  A Real Lens!

  October 2006 Update:I thought I owed this Lens review an update after shooting with it for almost a couple of years and having the pleasure of shooting with a variety of L Lenses: 70-200L, 16-35L, Fisheye, 50mm and the Kit lens. This is what I've found:1) Bar none, the best "portrait" lens I own. There's just something about this 85mm focal length + f/1.8 that brings out detail....faces have so much dimension with this lens, they look 3 dimensional. When I want to get shots of my daughter that amaze, I use this lens. When I look at my picture archive on my computer, I can easily spot the ones taken with this 85mm. My friends, some of which who don't know much about photography, pick pictures taken with this lens as their favorites - they ask wow how did you get that picture? I have a few blown up pictures to 16x20 and 11x14 of my daughter for my parents from this lens which are magnificent.2) I thought that when I bought my 70-200L I would never... 5/5 Just Anonymous (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews, July 24, 2005

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  Do you really need this lens?

  The answer is most likely yes; since its price make it the best value for a fast canon prime lens. But before you make the $350 plunge here are few useful things to know about how it can be used. Keep in mind that I use this lens on the Rebel XT (1.6 factor), which means it provides me with an angel of view similar to 135mm on film cameras.SHARPNESS: Yes that's one feature you can count on when buying this lens. This lens produces very sharp pictures. So much so that it will blow away your 18-55 kit lens (if you have one) and all other zoom lenses. Exception to that are the L-series zooms. The sharpness difference will be obvious even in the smallest of prints (4 by 6). If you can't envision such difference then consider this. Sharpness can be viewed as contrast between the edges of different color objects. Hence, the sharper an image the greater the contrast in the edges between such groups of color. This lens captures the contrast in such setting better than most other... 5/5 Abdulrahman Aljabri (Jeddah) - See all my reviews, April 3, 2006

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  Amazing Naturally-lit Photos!

  I hang out with friends a lot and up to this point, most of our photos together have been under flash conditions. Mostly because we hang out in the evenings, in someone's home. I bought this for my Rebel XT mainly for the great reviews and the impressive entry price! Although the reviews were already mostly positive, I took some time playing with the lens to get used to its characteristics. Since this forum is replete with technical reviews, I would like to share my impressions instead. I primarily rely on reviews, myself, to help me make purchasing decisions, so here are my thoughts on the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens.PROS:1)I'm a fan of Steven Soderbergh and love how he made it look like he shot Ocean's Eleven with natural light. I wanted the same effects for my get-together photographs and boy did I get them! I shoot mainly in RAW now and apply the Tungsten filter when I import them into CS2 and they look phenomenal!2)After correction, skin tones look very... 5/5 R. Taira "Amateur Photog" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews, January 12, 2007

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  List Price: $670.00
  

  Designed to produce beautiful background blur; weighs 15 ounces

  Measures 3 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long; 1-year warranty

  Natural angle of view and perspective is ideal for portraits and natural images

  Ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) brings subject quickly into focus

  85mm standard lens with f/1.8 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras

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  Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L USM II Wide Angle Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

  Photography (Canon)
  

  Rating (20 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  My New Favorite Lens

  The Canon 24-70/2.8 has been my primary lens for the past two years. It has served me well and was hands down my favorite lens for this focal length, until I tried the 24/1.4 II from Canon. This lens has very fast and accurate focus, and the images are incredibly sharp, even wide-open. I've decided that I can live without the 25-70mm focal length of the 24-70 for this lens.The minimum focus is 0.8ft, which allows you to get incredibly close to your subject, and the 24mm gives you a very wide view to capture your entire subject.The 1.4 aperture is incredibly fast. Combine that with fast focus and incredible sharpness and you now have a lens you can use indoors without flash (Note: 1.4 aperture comes with a thin depth-of-field. Focusing on the eye will leave you with a blurry nose and forehead, very smooth bokeh).I've used the following Canon lenses and this one tops the list and is now on my 5D II 70% of the time (have to leave time for the... 5/5 Matt Van Zant "True Reviewer" (San Bruno, CA USA) - See all my reviews, October 7, 2009

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  This is simply an amazing lens

  I've a lot of L grade Canon zooms and primes.I particularly appreciate the colors and the sharpness of these lenses.Even zooms lenses are unbeatable for speed and practicality, primes are the best in terms of image quality and creativity possibilities.I finally decided to purchase this lens as my 35L is not wide enough and, frankly, the quality of my 16-35-II at wide aperture is unsufficient. Well, the 24L-II matched perfectly the good characteristics of my 35L. It is not a perfect lens: wide open is quite soft but when stopped-down to 2 -2.8 it become sharp as a razor. In conclusion it is a great lens! 5/5 genesis - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L USM II Wide Angle Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) I've a lot of L grade Canon zooms and primes.I particularly appreciate the colors and the sharpness of these lenses.Even zooms lenses are unbeatable for speed and practicality, primes are the best in terms of image quality and creativity possibilities.I finally decided to purchase this lens as my 35L is not wide enough and, frankly, the quality of my 16-35-II at wide aperture is unsufficient. Well, the 24L-II matched perfectly the good characteristics of my 35L. It is not a perfect lens: wide open is quite soft but when stopped-down to 2 -2.8 it become sharp as a razor. In conclusion it is a great lens! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 20, 2010

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  Great Low Lite Wide Angle

  Bought this about 1 month ago and have used it for two weddings. Color and contrast are perfect and it focuses fast and sharp in all light. We have a very nice copy of Canon's 17-55 f/2.8 for our 7D, but it falls down a bit in very low light (typically during the reception during first dance). It just can't grab focus in low light....even with the 580EX II attached. We put this baby on and it's dead to right every time. Of course, we have to zoom in and out with our legs, but at least we can get the shot. And that's what it's all about.9-8-11 update.Since the first review we added a 5D Mark II and that's even better in low light. The 24 mm is a bit wide and there is some distortion on the edges, but a slight crop, or Photoshop fix, takes care of that so it's not an issue. I still prefer to use it on the 7D, which makes it a 38MM with the 1.6 crop factor. We use the 24-70 f2.8L on the 5D most of the time, except when doing group portrait shots. Then we... 5/5 M. Neace (Monmouth Junction, New Jersy United States) - See all my reviews, April 8, 2010

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  List Price: $2,800.00
  

  EW-83D II Lens Hood

  Lens Case LP1214

  Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)

  77mm Snap-On Lens Cap

  Warranty

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  Canon EF 35mm f/2 Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

  Photography (Canon)
  

  Rating (64 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Excellent indoor lens for Rebel XT

  I didn't think it would be, but this lens winds up on my Rebel XT most of the time. The lens is compact and performs well indoors in low light - best to use autofocus set to center point only. 35mm focal length is a nice general purpose focal length on a 1.6 crop DSLR.This lens is sharp at f2.0 and really sharp by f2.5-f2.8. I have a lot of experience and test my lenses with tripod/mirror lockup, I'm not just saying sharp at f2.0 - it IS sharp. I considered the 24mm f2.8, but f2.8 is a pretty slow prime at wider focal lengths - loses a lot of the low light advantage.I am impressed with the colors I have been getting from this lens, wasn't really expecting the colors to be so good at such a low price point - doesn't have the L lens coatings, but Canon did the colors right.The autofocus speed is pretty good - not as fast as ring USM lenses - and it is a little noisy/buzzy.I currently own 7 Canon lenses (2 Ls) including 4 primes - this... 5/5 E. Gillis - See all my reviews, February 24, 2006

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  Wonderful Prime Lens for the Price.

  Bought this lens as a 'standard' prime lens for my Digital Rebel XT. What I found was that it was a fast, sharp, and lightweight lens that made the camera great for long walks. This would be the perfect lens to take to an amusement park, hiking, or biking where size and weight are a concern.I've also used this lens for macro photography and portraits where it shines. The F2 Bokeh is wonderful and center sharpness is superb even at F2, much better at F4 which is what I use most of the time.On the negative side, autofocus is noisy. To compare, it's like a drug-crazed wasp trapped in a matchbox. Maybe a mosquito buzzing close to your ear. It's not louder than the shutter, though. If this were a film camera and I was trying to take candid shots, I'd complain more, but it's a 56mm equivelant lens.Another negative is build quality. They really should make the body of this lens out of thicker plastic. No reason to skimp there as the 'feel' of the... 5/5 A. Shuler (Carolinas) - See all my reviews This review is from: Canon EF 35mm f/2 Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Camera) Bought this lens as a 'standard' prime lens for my Digital Rebel XT. What I found was that it was a fast, sharp, and lightweight lens that made the camera great for long walks. This would be the perfect lens to take to an amusement park, hiking, or biking where size and weight are a concern.I've also used this lens for macro photography and portraits where it shines. The F2 Bokeh is wonderful and center sharpness is superb even at F2, much better at F4 which is what I use most of the time.On the negative side, autofocus is noisy. To compare, it's like a drug-crazed wasp trapped in a matchbox. Maybe a mosquito buzzing close to your ear. It's not louder than the shutter, though. If this were a film camera and I was trying to take candid shots, I'd complain more, but it's a 56mm equivelant lens.Another negative is build quality. They really should make the body of this lens out of thicker plastic. No reason to skimp there as the 'feel' of the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 20, 2005

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  Nice indoor and lowlight lens for Canon Digital Rebel

  This is my lens of choice for indoor and campfire scenes were the ambient light is low and flash can not always be used. Similar high-end L lenses are too expensive for me, and below-$600 zooms are too slow for these situations. 50mm primes are good for portraits, but you have to step too far back to capture more of the scene, to 28-35mm seems to be the best on 1.6x cropped sensor cameras like Digital Rebel.At $240, this lens provides great bang for the buck, but you get what you pay for, so there are a number of issues to consider:1. No USM. Auto-focus is slow and noisy. Often hunts for focus, esp. in low light.2. No manual override of auto-focus. Switching to MF is required to do manual focus adjustments.3. Cannot be used with any filters. I've wanted to use a warming filter with the flash, and all the filters I've tried (including the very expensive multi-coated ones from Hoya & Heliopen) cause ghost images and flares around any light... 4/5 Xizzy (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Canon EF 35mm f/2 Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Camera) This is my lens of choice for indoor and campfire scenes were the ambient light is low and flash can not always be used. Similar high-end L lenses are too expensive for me, and below-$600 zooms are too slow for these situations. 50mm primes are good for portraits, but you have to step too far back to capture more of the scene, to 28-35mm seems to be the best on 1.6x cropped sensor cameras like Digital Rebel.At $240, this lens provides great bang for the buck, but you get what you pay for, so there are a number of issues to consider:1. No USM. Auto-focus is slow and noisy. Often hunts for focus, esp. in low light.2. No manual override of auto-focus. Switching to MF is required to do manual focus adjustments.3. Cannot be used with any filters. I've wanted to use a warming filter with the flash, and all the filters I've tried (including the very expensive multi-coated ones from Hoya & Heliopen) cause ghost images and flares around any light... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 2, 2007

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  List Price: $510.00
  

  Compact and lightweight

  35mm focal length

  f/2 maximum aperture

  EF mount; wide-angle lens

  Overall linear extension system with Autofocus drive

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  Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD

  Photography (Canon)
  

  Rating (367 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  A Fantastic Compact Zoom Choice

  I'll start by saying that I'm a Canon fan. Three out of four of my current digital cameras, including both my DSLR's, are Canon. When I was looking to upgrade my compact zoom, this unit caught my eye for both its price point and its feature set. For a sub-$200 compact zoom, this camera definitely leads the pack.Pros:* 12 megapixel image capture* Very good image quality* Full 720P HD video capture* Excellent low light performance for its class* Excellent image stabilization capability* Full manual control, including Av, Tv and full manual modes* Great zoom range, especially at the wide end* Excellent, fast and intuitive performance* Reasonable battery performance with rechargables (a MUST!)* Works with convenient AA batteries* Excellent flash for its class* Excellent color fidelity with no detectable image artifacts* Fast continuous shooting for a compact camera* Perfect size for a... 4/5 J. Whiteside (Spokane, WA) - See all my reviews, December 12, 2010

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  Amazing Straight From The Box

  I first heard about the SX130is on August 19th- the same day I had decided that my final purchase decision would be the SX120is. After reading a few reviews, it had me convinced that this would be worth waiting for. I received my SX130is late this morning- and have to say, right from the box it was just amazing. Every time in the past when purchasing a new camera, it takes some adjusting and "breaking in" before fully great-quality pictures come, but with this one, literally from the first shot it has been wonderful. The HD video also records wonderfuly, and the sound is great as well- even with using all of the 48x digital zoom! The one "downside" to the video mode is that the image doesn't auto-focus as you zoom in, at times you have to re-focus using the shutter just as you normally would when taking a picture, but I personally didn't find that too annoying once I figured it out. The miniature and fisheye modes are a blast to use, and the smart-shutter mode (takes the photo when a... 5/5 jenmt - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD (Camera) I first heard about the SX130is on August 19th- the same day I had decided that my final purchase decision would be the SX120is. After reading a few reviews, it had me convinced that this would be worth waiting for. I received my SX130is late this morning- and have to say, right from the box it was just amazing. Every time in the past when purchasing a new camera, it takes some adjusting and "breaking in" before fully great-quality pictures come, but with this one, literally from the first shot it has been wonderful. The HD video also records wonderfuly, and the sound is great as well- even with using all of the 48x digital zoom! The one "downside" to the video mode is that the image doesn't auto-focus as you zoom in, at times you have to re-focus using the shutter just as you normally would when taking a picture, but I personally didn't find that too annoying once I figured it out. The miniature and fisheye modes are a blast to use, and the smart-shutter mode (takes the photo when a... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 31, 2010

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  Superb mini all-rounder

  I bought this camera mainly because it was reviewed as having good pic and video quality, it has HD video, and it takes AA batteries. So far it's been superb all round.The AA batteries bit is a really big deal for me. I so nearly bit the bullet and got a camera that uses a proprietary battery pack -- as, tragically, they almost all do now -- only to discover, when trying to get 2 spare packs, that they're basically unobtainable! This makes such a camera useless for me, as on a long trip (e.g. weekend hike), once the battery is dead, you're stuffed until you find a 110v outlet to charge from.I understand that AAs are more bulky for a given charge, and presumably that's why the SX130 only takes two. I'd personally take a larger handgrip to make room for two more batteries, but the bottom line is, it doesn't really matter. Just take along spares, and change them out as needed. Use NiMH batteries for best life (conventional batteries like Duracells simply... 4/5 Clint (Inverness) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD (Camera) I bought this camera mainly because it was reviewed as having good pic and video quality, it has HD video, and it takes AA batteries. So far it's been superb all round.The AA batteries bit is a really big deal for me. I so nearly bit the bullet and got a camera that uses a proprietary battery pack -- as, tragically, they almost all do now -- only to discover, when trying to get 2 spare packs, that they're basically unobtainable! This makes such a camera useless for me, as on a long trip (e.g. weekend hike), once the battery is dead, you're stuffed until you find a 110v outlet to charge from.I understand that AAs are more bulky for a given charge, and presumably that's why the SX130 only takes two. I'd personally take a larger handgrip to make room for two more batteries, but the bottom line is, it doesn't really matter. Just take along spares, and change them out as needed. Use NiMH batteries for best life (conventional batteries like Duracells simply... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 1, 2010

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  List Price: $229.00
  

  Scene modes like Miniature Effect for Movie and Fisheye Effect; Advanced Smart AUTO

  Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)

  High-powered 12x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer

  DIGIC 4 Image Processor, with 12.1 megapixels; 3.0-inch wide LCD

  Shoot 720p HD video with stereo sound while using the optical zoom

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