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Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack

slingshot200 Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perfect for photojournalists, the SlingShot 200 AW uses a unique sling design to go from “carry mode” to “ready mode” in just seconds. Carried comfortably on the back, it easily rotates to the front so you can get to your camera quickly. The SlingShot 200 AW holds an SLR with mid-range zoom lens attached 3-4 extra lenses, cables and accessories and has a full access lid to make loading it a snap. This feature-rich bag also includes a built-in memory card pouch, micro fiber LCD cloth and two generous organizer pockets. It’s certain to surprise even the most demanding photojournalists.

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Features

blackbulet Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack
  • Ergonomic Sling Strap - Distributes weight evenly to comfortably carry heavy equipment
blackbulet Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack
  • Full Access Lid - Allows you to easily work from the bag while wearing it or provides 180� access while packing
blackbulet Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack
  • All Weather Cover - Offers maximum protection against rain, dust and sand
blackbulet Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack
  • Zip Stop Buckles - Prevent zippers from completely opening while accessing camera
blackbulet Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack
  • Tuck-Away Stability Strap - Adds stability while carrying or easily tucks away when not needed
blackbulet Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack
  • Built-In Memory Card Pouch - Quickly find memory cards in the same place every time
blackbulet Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack
  • Built-In Micro Fiber LCD Cloth - Protects LCD screen from camera strap, nicks and scratches
blackbulet Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack
  • Silent Zipper Pulls - Provide quiet access around film crews or wildlife
blackbulet Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack
  • SlipLock Attachment Loops - Add pouches or other SlipLock compatible products to customize
blackbulet Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack
  • Accessory Pockets - Provide quick access to cables, adaptors, small accessories or personal items
blackbulet Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack
  • Mesh Covered Back Pad & Sling Strap - Provides breathable comfort during long treks

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Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens

sony 50mm sal50m28 Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Sony SAL-50M28 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens is versatile as a standard lens and suitable for general purpose photography. With a minimum focusing distance of only 7.9″, this lens provides a magnification ratio of 1:1 (life-size) and uses a double-floating element design to correct aberrations.
Sony SAL50M28 Macro lens-50mm-F/2.8-Minolta A-type Overview

A compact macro-focus lens that covers the full range from life-size to infinity. “Life size” macro imaging means that the image you capture is the same size as the subject in reality - giving you spectacularly sharp photos of insects, flowers, gemstones, postage stamps and other small nature subjects and collectibles. Mounted on the Sony alpha DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a 75mm focal length (35mm equivalent) - which means it can also be used as a standard and midrange telephoto lens.
 
Sony SAL50M28 Macro lens-50mm-F/2.8-Minolta A-type Features

    Manufacturer          Sony Corporation
    Manufacturer Part Number          SAL-50M28
    Manufacturer Website Address          www.sony.com
    Product Model          SAL-50M28
    Fixed Focal Length          50mm
    Weight          10.41 oz
    Product Name          SAL-50M28 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
    Magnification          1x
    Product Type          Macro Lens
    Aperture Range          f/2.8

Manfrotto 682B Pro Monopod Self-standing

682b Manfrotto 682B Pro Monopod Self standing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There’s no need to take a tripod everywhere these days. Try the 682B is a heavy-Duty three section Monopod featuring a handy addition of three retractable legs which allow it to stand upright on its own… especially useful when changing film/flashcard or swapping lenses mid shoot. It also features a rubber grip, wrist carrying strap, quick action lever leg lock system with 45° run, and a large 60mm camera/head platform with plastic cover and dual 1/4″ - 3/8″ camera fixing screw.

Weight: 2.4 lbs.
Capacity: 26.4 lbs.
Maximum Height: 67.7 inches
Closed Length: 29.1 inches
Finish: Black

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SanDisk Extreme IV Flash memory card

extreme iv cf 16gb 130 SanDisk Extreme IV Flash memory card

 

 

 

 

 

a300.org  recommends the SanDisk ExtremeIV CompactFlash. When it comes time to shoot lots of pictures, you need the best CompactFlash for the job. Professional grade capacity and speed is what you can fine in the SanDisk ExtremeIV.
Finally, a card that can keep up with you! With a blindingly fast read/write speed of up to 40MB/second (4GB & 8GB) and 45MB/second (16GB) and a remarkably rugged design, the SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash memory card takes digital photography to a whole new level. No wonder professional photographers around the world have made SanDisk their preferred choice for high performance, reliability, and proven durability.

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Manfrotto 190XPROB Tripod

manfrotto190 Manfrotto 190XPROB Tripod

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Need that famous sunset or night shot. Well at a300.org we take shooting very seriously.This means capturing the sharpest pictures possable with no camera shake. The Manfrotto 190XPROB Tripod is the a300.org’s choice.

This newly redesigned, the 190XPROB makes the famous Manfrotto-patented horizontal center column feature even easier to use. Now, by extending the column to its highest vertical position, it can be swung around to horizontal without removing the head or disassembling the column itself, so switching between framing and positiioning setups is more convenient than ever.

The ergonomics of the leg angle release mechanism and the quick action leg locks themselves have also been greatly improved.

190tri Manfrotto 190XPROB Tripod

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Sony LCS SC20


System Carrying Case LCS-SC20 Review

This review was submitted by Combatmedic870

1 Sony LCS SC20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When I first recieved this bag, my first thoughts were “wow, its big!”
But it fits everything I need!! Including my Beercan and Big beercan!
I measured before I bought it to make sure it would.

Build

I think I will have this bag for a very long time. It carries 7 lenses(without a flash). My 28-85 and my 50mm in the same slot(which saves room, also 2 50mm manuals in the same slot.)
it is built very well. Right when i received it I put water proofer on it. It does come with a cover that is water proof(it is proven to be water proof by me!!=) ) It has 5 slots for lenses,1 for you camera(or 4 for lenses and a flash). 2 zip up side pockets(one perfect of fitting the battery charger in.)(these pockets have metal zipper pulls that make noise when walking…I unzipped them a little when sneaking around so they dont make noise) a pockets on the side pockets of those pockets. I havent used them yet. One zip up pocket on the very front(I put my neck strap in there).
Another zip up pocket on the inside (the same size). On the front of that pocket there 3 mesh pockets that do good to hold my batteries and also the pc sync cord/card reader.
The very top large compartment (three slots)is where you put your most used lenses and you camera(this is where I keep my minolta 50mm, 28-85 and my beercan! Everyting you need i think!) This zips up and there is also a ummmm snap clip thingy? LOL.
The bottom large compartment also has 3 compartments. Good place for bigger lenses or a big flash!
The bag also has multiple metel loops on it for hanging things off of. I hang my nikon lens cleaning cloth on one(for my glasses).

Everything I need is VERY secure! I am VERY happy with this bag!! It does what it should!!

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This review was written by Combatmedic870

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The Sony a300 with the MINOLTA 70-210 f4 “The Beercan”

 
a300 beercan2 The Sony a300 with the MINOLTA 70 210 f4 The Beercan
This review was used using the Sony a300 with the Legendary MINOLTA 70-210 f4 also known as “The Beercan.” The Beercan we used in the review was purchased from UsedCameras.com for $175. The Beercan can also be found on Ebay and Craigslist for about $150- $200. We at a300.org recommend the Minolta “Beercan”, it’s  built like a tank and it’s Razor Sharp!

 

 The Sony a300 with the MINOLTA 70 210 f4 The Beercan
Sony DSLR-A300 and the legendary beercan 70-210 f4. Shots specs are 1/500 f4 ISO 100 handheld. File format: JPEG
 
 

 The Sony a300 with the MINOLTA 70 210 f4 The Beercan

Sony DSLR-A300 and the legendary beercan 70-210 f4. Shots specs are 1/500 f4 ISO 100 handheld. File format: JPEG

 

pink pearl ii The Sony a300 with the MINOLTA 70 210 f4 The Beercan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sony DSLR-A300 and the legendary beercan 70-210 f4. Shots specs are 1/1500 f4 ISO 100 handheld. File format: RAW

 

beauty The Sony a300 with the MINOLTA 70 210 f4 The Beercan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sony DSLR-A300 and the legendary beercan 70-210 f4. Shots specs are 1/1500 f4 ISO 100 handheld. File format: RAW

 

The Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 lens is an autofocusing telephoto photographic lens compatible with cameras using the Minolta AF lens mount. The lens is colloquially known as the “beercan” by Minolta camera users because the lens shape and size closely match the proportions of a typical aluminum beer can. Further, the lens provides a 1:4 magnification (at minimum focus, an object records at 1/4 its size on film or sensor) which is near macro range.

It was introduced in 1985 at the launch of the Minolta Maxxum/Dynax/Alpha 7000 camera (the first widely successful autofocus SLR) and remained in production for many years. Two years earlier, the lens was introduced as a one-touch zoom in the manual-focus Minolta SR mount (as a “plain” MD lens). However, production slowed and then eventually stopped for both the AF and MD versions; its successors, the 70-210/3.5-4.5 and 70-210/4.5-5.6 had none of the qualities of the original and build and image quality decreased.

It remains popular, however, for use on digital single lens reflex cameras using the AF system, such as the Minolta Maxxum 7D or the Sony α  Although relatively bulky and weighty, the lens is valued for its solid build, sharpness and smooth bokeh effect.

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Sony 300mm f/2.8 G-Series Super Telephoto Lens

sony 300mm sal300f28g Sony 300mm f/2.8 G Series Super Telephoto Lens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For definitive long-shot precision and spectacular portraits even in low light, this professional G-Series lens raises the standard of DLSR performance. Its 35mm-equivalent 450mm focal length and ultra-bright f2.8 aperture combine for superb results in virtually any light–and its high-speed SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) autofocus is fast, accurate, and quiet.

 

g series Sony 300mm f/2.8 G Series Super Telephoto Lens

FEATURES:

 SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) - A built-in lens motor for faster automatic focusing with high torque at low speed, quick start/stop response, and quiet, smooth operation.

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass - Three precision ED glass lenses correct chromatic aberrations to provide extremely sharp telephoto images distant subjects as well as dramatic sports close-ups.

Internal Focusing System - Internal lens elements move, so the overall length does not change–creating an autofocus zoom lens that doesn’t affect the balance of your camera.

2 DMF (Direct Manual Focus) Modes - Allow you to quickly revert to Manual Focus by just turning the Manual Focus ring of the lens.

Versatile Focus Hold - Four focus hold buttons in different lens locations, plus electronic slider focus range selector switch.

 

Lightweight Design - A strong, light magnesium lens barrel makes shooting more comfortable even on long wildlife or sports assignments.

 

 

 

sal30 chart2 Sony 300mm f/2.8 G Series Super Telephoto Lens

 

 

 

 

 

Focal Length Equivalent: 300mm
Lens Aperture Range: f/ 2.8
Minimum Focus Distance: 6.6 inches
Filter Size: 42 (screw-in) filters with rear filter holder mm
Groups: 13
Elements: 12
Diagonal Angle of View: 8 °
Length: 9.5 inches
Max Diameter: 4.8 in.
Weight: 5.1 lbs.

 

     

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Sony SAL-16F28 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera

 

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Need To get a nice wide Angle shot with your Sony a300! Well, try the Sony SAL-16F28 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Sony DSLR’s.

Get crisp images with your Sony a300 using this unique perspective that only a fisheye lens can provide / Get a 110 degree angle of view with 24mm focal length.A superb fisheye Lens with a look all its own a fascinating perspective on landscapes, cities, crowds, and special events. With a 180 degree angle of view and extraordinary corner-to-corner sharpness, this lens achieves crisp, clear detail from about 8 inches to infinity. Mounted on the Sony DSLR-A100 camera, it provides a 110 degree angle of view with 24mm focal length (35mm equivalent). sony lens Sony SAL 16F28 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
  • A Unique View of the World: With exaggerated perspective and intriguing visual distortion, this fisheye lens brings images closer to the focal plane for a view beyond the ability of human eye
  • 4 Rotating Filters: Built-in filters can be selected by simply rotating a dial on the lens including Normal, 056 for accented Contrast in black-and-white photos, B12 to correct Color by eliminating red tones, A12 to correct color by eliminating blue tones
  • 16mm (35mm equivalent) f2.8 fisheye lens provides unique photographic perspective
  • Corner-to-corner sharpness
  • Crisp Focus from about 8 inches to infinity
  • Quick filter selection with a simple rotating dial
  • Focal length: 35mm equivalent, 16mm
  • Minimum focus distance: 8.4 inches (20 centimeters)
  • Maximum aperture: f2.8
  • Minimum aperture: f22
  • Maximum magnification: 0.15x
  • Lens groups/elements: 11 elements (no aspheric) in 8 groups with 7 aperture blades
  • Intergrated Filter diameter
  • Distance scale
  • Depth of field
  • Dimensions: Approximately 2 15/16 x 2 5/8 inches (75 x 66.5 millimeters)
  • Weight: 14.1 ounces (400 grams)
  • Color: Black

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Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras

joby flex Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR Zoom Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras

The Joby GP3 Gorillapod is a must have for your Sony a300 DSLR.  You will not have to worry about camera shake anymore. This can be use anywhere, bend it around a post, tree limb or even use it as a mini tripod.

mini tri Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR Zoom Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM is designed with the serious photographer in mind. Its sturdy prehensile legs help achieve a steady shot with your SLR and zoom lenses. It attaches to any standard SLR cameras, video cameras, or even your own tripod head. The Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM can support a whopping six pounds, while still maintaining its companct size.

 Whether you’re using your SLR camera to shoot time-lapse photos, get up close with a macro lens, capture your daughter’s winning goal from the sidelines, or snap images for the local newspaper, Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM is the perfect companion for your next adventure. Throw one in your bag and start shooting like a pro!

 

flex tripod Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR Zoom Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras

Key Features

 

  • Flexible joints bend and rotate 360° to form the perfect shape. The Gorillapod uses high-quality, injection-molded plastic for snug joints that stay firm after lots of action.
  • Adapter screw allows you to mount both the standard 1/4-inch cameras and other 3/8-inch professional tripod heads.
  • Rubberized ring & foot grips provide extra gripping power to grapple wherever you want to go.
  • The Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM is designed with the serious photographer in mind. It attaches to SLRs (with zoom lenses!), video cameras and professional tripod heads, and it can support up to 6.6 lbs (3 kg)!

 

Product Specifications

  • Intended for: Tripod mountable cameras and professional tripod heads
  • Max weight load: 3000g (6.5 lbs)
  • Adapter: Universal 1/4-in tripod screw plus a 3/8-inch adapter screw
  • Size: 250 x 60 x 60mm (9.8 x 2.4 x 2.4in)
  • Weight: 241g (8.5 oz)
  • Habitat: Anywhere!
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