SanDisk 128 MB CompactFlash Card
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list price: $59.99
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SanDisk's 128 MB CompactFlash memory card features high storage capacity and runs on many popular digital cameras, hand-held PCs, and other memory-driven products. Thorough testing in SanDisk's assurance lab ensures that its CompactFlash cards are compatible with a wide range of devices. Because the cards are so small, you can keep one in your pocket and never get caught short of memory. ... Read more

Features

• CompactFlash memory card
• 128 MB storage capacity
• For use with digital devices requiring high memory capacity
• Ultrasmall removable data storage system
• Built-in industry-standard compatibility

Reviews (53)

Card went corrupt on our honeymoon
Well, this card was working great until my honeymoon recently.Unfortunately the problem only surfaced when we tried to get the pictures off the card.I was able to download the first 12 or so and then most of the rest of the pictures were corrupt.I haven't had any problems with the camera so it must be the media; very disappointing performance.

perfect
no prob. perfect so far for last 12 month

Storage problem solved!
I own several San Disk compact flash cards. This one
being the lifesaver .....because it will hold many, many
of the highest res images made on the Nikon Coolpix 990.

When traveling I make hundreds of images and am happy
to report-------------------------------------------------------
I have had NO PROBLEMS with SanDisk cards.: ) ... Read more

Asin: B0000488VI
Subjects:  1. Memory Cards, Card    2. SDCFB128455, 128455, SDCFB128    3. Flash Memory (Flashcard, Flashcards)    4. Compactflash (Compact Flash)   

Canon Powershot G1 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
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list price: $699.99
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Like most of Canon's PowerShot line, the G1 is designed to deliver great looking images with minimal fuss. While the other PowerShot models are obsessed with stuffing a quality camera into the smallest possible package, the G1 focuses on features, usability, and image quality before size. We're not saying it's a large camera--in fact, it's smaller than most manufacturers' compact models--but it's still a substantial jump in size from a Digital Elph.

The 3.3-megapixel CCD captures images at user-selectable resolutions of 2,048 x 1,536, 1,024 x 768, and 640 x 480--which means you can take pictures for making detailed 8-by-10 prints as well as clicking snapshots for the Web and e-mail. The G1 also lets you choose between three varying degrees of JPEG compression, or, when taking pictures at highest resolution, you can store images in the RAW format, which, unlike JPEG compression, is a lossless, and reversible, type of compression. RAW files are roughly one-third the size of equivalent TIFF files. They can only be read by Canon's included software, but they can be losslessly converted and saved as TIFF files by your computer.

For those uninterested or uneducated in the more detailed mechanics of photography, the G1 can function like a point-and-shoot, automatically taking care of virtually every setting. If, however, you're more interested in setting the camera's functions manually, the G1 is perfectly willing to accept your commands, allowing control over every function on the camera.ISO can be set at speeds of 50, 100, 200, and 400, and the G1 also features aperture and shutter priority modes. Manual focus can be used, although Canon only recommends using it in tricky focus situations. AE/AF lock allows you to set exposure and focus setting for a given scene, letting you recompose and shoot without losing time. Other shooting modes include flash-exposure compensation; programmed control zones (portrait, landscape, etc.); movie mode; and slow shutter-speed mode, which opens the shutter for long periods of time in low-light situations and applies noise reduction. Auto-exposure bracketing takes three pictures, intentionally over- and under-exposing the two extra shots to help capture the best picture possible. The G1 has five different flash modes, including red-eye reduction, and is compatible with all Canon EX-series Speedlite flashes. A macro mode rounds out the package.

No digital camera is complete without an LCD monitor, and here the G1 shines as well. The 1.8-inch color monitor sits on a swivel mount. The monitor rotates on two axes, flipping out to rest on the same plane as the back of the camera, and also rotates up to 270 degrees. This versatility lets you view your shot from almost any angle or around corners; you can even see yourself while you're taking a self-portrait. Best of all, because the G1's monitor flips and swivels, you can store the camera with the monitor screen nestled safely against the body of the camera, protecting it from any scratches. The G1 comes with a USB port and cable, battery and AC adapter, 16 MB CompactFlash card, software, lens cap, and neck strap. For people with older systems, there is also a serial port, but PC and Mac serial cables are sold separately. ... Read more

Features

• 3x optical/2x, 4x digital zoom (Maximum 12x digital zoom when combined with optical zoom)
• Compatible with Type I and II CompactFlash cards
• Swivel-mounted color LCD monitor
• Compatible with Canon EX-series Speedlite flashes
• 3.34-megapixel CCD; 2,048 x 1,536 maximum resolution

Reviews (69)

This camera is more than 99% of photographers need
I looked forever for a new camera to replace my pentax EI-200, which works perfectly fine, but I wanted a new one. I bought a G1 used for @300 dollars based upon exhaustive research. 3mp, fold out lcd screen, unlimited manual control(lots of modes +full manual and manual focus), raw format(better and smaller than tiff) attracted me. What really turned out to be great was the battery life(lasts a long long time), remote, picture quality, the screen is fantastic- I don't know how I did without it. With photoshop and an epson printer, why spend hundreds more on a tiny no featured camera with more megapixels than you would ever need? why spend hours downloading pics so you can print only 3x5's or 5x7's. This prints beautiful 8x10's. You don't need more. Movie's with sound too.
By this camera and a 256 meg compact flash card. you will not be sorry.

The all-in-one that won't let you down.
Beyond the fact that this camera has accomplished everything it set out to do, the powershot G1 is just the pinnacle of camera technology bundled into a package that most middle market people can afford.

To give you some piece of information that is helpful; stuff you might not hear about elsewhere i'll list a few attributes from the PowerShot G1.

1. The little cover which is the plug for the powersuply/usb connector is quite flimsy, but with some care won't break. Just have to watch out for it.

2. Get a decent Operating System like Windows 2000 that won't crash every two seconds with the use/development of the pictures on-line. I have a Pentium III 600 with 8mb video card and windows 98 Sec edition, and that thing would not handle the Canon ZoomBrowser Product that came with the camera. However i got windows 2000 loaded with a new 32Mb NVIDIA Video Card, and now the thing is yet to crash... SO smoothe... I forgive it...

3. Don't be fooled with the 16Mb FlashCard (Give it to the kids to use as a coaster for their toy tea-pot set, because it has no other use). Go out, budget an extra card (i.e. 128 or 1GB Microdrive) its so much more worth it to get the extra space and keep your setting to LARGE (SUPERFINE QUALITY) because the quality of that print is so superior to its counterpart digital 3+MEGAPIXEL cameras'...

The petty downsides are very very nitpicky, and you will find these "issues" on 90% of camera's... Some cameras will have a set of features, but lack in others... While others have different features, but lack in others as well... The Powershot G1 has all the features you can ask for. A quick List of Pluses (just to be fair because i talked about the minuses)

1. The Optical Zoom is quick and provides VERY high quality shots. (Not to mention that the Additional Lenses you can buy will bring you so close to the action you'll need to buy cheaper seats to get further away from the action) (Sitting at glass level at a hockey game, i can get a photo of a Goalie from head to toe, with about 2 inches in top and bottom of image with the 1.5x lens)...

2.The LCD flips out, allows for weird angled camera manipulation, (in a crowd, or under things etc..) You can put the camera anywhere at arms length to take very unique photos. It also closes face-in to prevent scratching between shoots... LCD high quality, and feels really sturdy.

3.It has the capability of a HUGE SLR/DIGITAL camera all in a small package. Slightly heavy but Very small for its power. People will see you with this thing, and think you have some 80 dollar camera, when it really has capabilities beyond the intermediate camera enthusiast.

4.Interface/Menus are easy to work with.

5. Taking a picture, loading it to the on-line software, touching up, and presenting (email/website) takes LITERALLY less than a minute. (provied you are near your computer)...

6. Expandability is amazing. It is FLASH 1 AND 2 compatible (if you don't know what that is; check it out because that is an important part of a digicam)... (very good quality) this means its compatible with IBM's Microdrives, and Normal Flash Cards...

7. Litium Rechargable bateries are absolutly amazing. I have a 128mb, 192mb, and 64mb FC card, along with the provided 16Mb card, and i filled them all up at a bruins game (about 200 pics), and the batery icon just began to show some degredation.The only reason you might need an extra battery is if you are on lengthy vacations AWAY from powersources... this also leaves room for improvement, you can get stuff like the "car outlet" reacharge station (which charges two at a time) or use the provided "regular power source" to recharge them...

8. I could go on... but email me for about question you have...

Overall, i'm very happy with the camera. I've had it for 6 months, and have never been disatisfied. I might add that to get the highest quality from the photos, (if you print your own) make sure you understand about DPI. I tried printing some of my shots (and was somewhat disapointed) but found out that i had set my dpi to 72 on the images i had... When i set it over 300dpi, i was absolutly amazed! And you will be too.

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I've added this part, because it has been a year since i wrote this original review.

Note only this change:
There are two newer version of this camera out (As you probably know): The Powershot G2, and G3. If i were in the market today for a Digital Camera, (after seeing, and reading what i have) i would try to find a deal for a G1, or G2. The Newer versions (G2, and G3) don't have enough "extra" or "more" or "additions" to warrant the extra cost. New versions should only drive the old versions price down. I'd say the G1 would be a steal at 400-500 bucks. See if you can find a NEW G1, and make sure its a reliable source, and i'll tell you, you can't go wrong. :)

The best so far
This camera is very SHARP,exposure is great,color is great,the only problem is the internal flash(little bit too flat),but if you use canon external flashes,every thing will beGREAT!
I bought the G2 for better resolution,but i found out that the difference was't much in resolution and the G1 was SHARPER so i returned it,i need more resolution,maybe 5 megapix,but so far i dont see any 3 or 4Mp better than the G1.
I have beenusing this camera for more than a year now and i am still in love with it.
IF youdon't beleive me,go to :DPREVIEW.COM and see for yourself.
H R Ulysse ... Read more

Asin: B000050LUE
Subjects:  1. Digital Camera (Cameras)    2. Photograph (Photography)   

SanDisk USB Imagemate CompactFlash Card Reader (SDDR-31-01)
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list price: $29.99
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Features

• Wide compatibility
• Fast transfer--up to 50x faster than using a serial cable
• Easy to use; just drag and drop your files
• Saves batteries; let ImageMate (not your portable device) transfer your files
• Hassle-free installation

Reviews (73)

Exactly what it says
For a cheap, light, simple device, the SanDisk imagemate reader has been incredibly sturdy and effective. It's done exactly what it was supposed to do, time and again, on dozens of systems. No more having to keep separate cables for my camera and MP3 player and fiddle with proprietry file-transfer software. I just swap the card into this little reader, plug it in, and it mounts exactly like a disk. 90% of the computers I've tried it on recognized it right away, and current OSX and XP computers should be at 100%. It requires no power, has no moving parts to break, and reads and writes super-fast. It's excellent.

The one drawback is that it only reads compact flash cards. With flash memory far from standardized, you might be happier with a device that can read MMC and SD cards as well.

Battery-saver!
I used to go through batteries like crazy downloading pictures from my camera to my PC.Save yourself the headaches and get a card reader!!

I've never had a problem with this one, I didn't even need the driver/software CD that came with it.Windows ME (and XP) recognized it right away.

A lifesaver!!
I wish I would have bought this when I first got my digital camera.It saves so much time with downloading pictures on the computer.Before I would download pictures from my camera and several times the batteries would die right in the middle of downloading, bummer!With this little thing I can download the pictures without wasting battery power and it is a lot faster. ... Read more

Asin: B00005NGQF
Sales Rank: 18977
Subjects:  1. Memory Card Reader (Readers)   

Epson Stylus Photo 785EPX Inkjet Printer
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list price: $239.00
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The Epson Stylus Photo 785EPX printer combines high-speed printing with brilliant color and an affordable price tag. It uses fast-drying color photo inks in six tanks, for convenient and economical replacement. A maximum 2,880 x 720 dpi printing resolution, superfine 4-picoliter ink droplets, and PRINT Image Matching technology all combine to produce bright, accurate, true-to-life color. The 785EPX's photo prints are frequently indistinguishable from standard photographs, making this an ideal printer for both select professional applications and home hobbyists.

The 785EPX offers the convenience of photo printing with or without a computer. A PCMCIA Type II card slot is included along with a PCMCIA Type I adapter that supports CompactFlash Type I cards, providing direct printing from many popular digital cameras. An optional adapter supports Sony Memory Stick, SmartMedia, Type II CompactFlash, IBM Microdrive, and Secure Digital cards.

The 785 EPX prints on a variety of media, including standard letter size, greeting cards, banners, 4-inch roll paper, and 4-by-6, 5-by-7, and 8-by-10-inch borderless paper. Print speed is a respectable 8 ppm for black-and-white prints, while a draft (but still good-looking) 4-by-6-inch photo takes roughly 54 seconds.

The software bundle includes EPSON Software Film Factory with Print Image Matching support, Arcsoft PhotoImpression 3.0, and QBeo PhotoGenetics 2.0 TE to help you get the most out of your prints. Installation with a PC or Mac is straightforward via the built in USB and PCMCIA ports. Adjusting print settings is easy thanks to the intuitive onboard control panel. The 785 EPX comes standard with a roll-paper holder and a one-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Supports a wide variety of media including roll paper
• Up to 2,880 x 720 dpi resolution
• Uses 6-color quick-drying inks for smudge-free results
• Prints directly from digital camera memory cards
• Standard USB interface; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (72)

Epson 785EPX
Great printer if you use it everyday. The ink cartridges dry out very quickly if you don't use it everyday, they need frequent cleaning which dramatically shortens the useful life of a cartridge.After three years of frustration, it is now in the trash!I will be going back to HP.My son-in-law is still using my first one, a 500C which I bought over 10 years ago.

terrible printer
This is the second epson printer I have owned. Both printers have the same problem. The extremely annoying problem is printer head clog if you don't use it in 7 days. Then you need to clean it. Each clean cycle will use about 1/10th of ink. I usually can print seven 7x10 photos per set of cartrige. Rest of the ink is used for printer head cleaning. It is also very slow for photo printing. I don't know if all of the inkjet printers have the same problem!

Horrible Printer
This is a terrible printer. I've never seen any piece of equipment that takes so long to get going - anytime you do ANYTHING (even just changing the cartridge), it rolls the cartridges back and forth multiple times, rolls the paper bar, etc. etc. until you finally turn it off and try again. It takes a good 5 minutes for the stupid cartridges to center and stop rolling so you can change them.Plus, it goes through a color cartridge before you've even printed what would be a roll of film.To top if off - the quality is poor - the colors are NEVER right.Look elsewhere for a better printer ... Read more

Asin: B00005AL05
Subjects:  1. Epson inkjet, 785, Epson 785, 785 Printer, 785 Inkjet    2. 785 Stylus Photo, Epson 785 Photo, 785 Stylus Printer    3. Inkjet Printer (Ink Jet Printers, Printing)    4. Photo Printer (Photo Printing)