I’ve only used it a few times, but it has functioned perfectly so far. Needs a longer cable though. I would recommend this to anyone doing macro photography or who uses the mirror lock function repeately.
Nick Muskovac, PPSA Palm Harbor, FL wrote very interesting article about Canon’s D60 digital camera. Individual experience and observation inspire his article.
1. D 60 Specifications
Author is active user of canon digital cameras. First one he had was Canon D 30. Comparing the canon D30 with D60 Mr. Muskovac finds than, the major difference is that the D60 has much more pixles - 6.3 million pixels which beats the D30 with 3.25 million pixels.He emphasis that D60 is using the CMOS which draws less power and therefore the camera can shoot more pictures on one battery than most Point-and-Shoot cameras without the loss of image quality.The major specifications in Mr. Muskovacx` are:
Type: Single Lens Reflex; 36 bit full color; CMOS direct imaging sensor
Compatible lenses: All Canon EF lenses
Lens focal length: 1.6 X indicated lens focal length
Imaging element: High sensitivity high resolution large single plate CMOS sensor
Effective sensor size: 22.7 X 15.1mm
Effective pixels: 6.29 million pixels (3072 X 2048)
Aspect ratio: 3:2
LCD monitor: TFT type color LCD monitor
Picture size: 1.8 inch
Recording method: Media--CF card (type I or II)
Formats: JPEG, RAW
Auto focus type--AF
Focusing points: 3 point (1 + 1)
AF working range: EV0.5 to EV18 (ISO 100)--This is a big improvement over the D30 with a range of EV2 to EV 18.
Focusing modes:
(1) One shot AF: AF locks when focus is achieved
(2) A1 servo AF: Tracks subject movement until the actual start of metering
(3) A1 focus AF: Automatically switches between one-shot AF mode and A1 servo AF.
(4) Manual focus: Manual focusing can be used when focusing mode switch on lens is set to manual focus (M)
Exposure control: 35-zone SPC and TTL open Metering
(1) Evaluative metering
(2) Center partial metering (approx. 9.5% of viewfinder area)
(3) Center weighted average value metering
Exposure modes:
(1) tv (time value) Shutter speed priority
(2) av (aperture value) Canon EOS D60 camera Aperture-priority
(3) Auto depth of field priority
(4) Full Auto mode
(5) Manual mode
ISO speed range: Equivalent to 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Exposure compensation:
(1) AEB +/- 2 stops in 1/2 or 1/3 stop increments.
(2) Manual compensation +/- 2 stops in 1/2 or 1/3 stop increments.
Shutter type: Vertical travel focal plane shutter with all speeds controlled electronically.
Speeds: 1/4000 to 30 seconds. Bulb, and X-sync at 1/200 second.
Self-Timer: Electronically controlled, 10-second delay.
Drive modes:
(1) Single shot
(2) Continuous
(3) Self-timer (10 sec)
Number of continuous images:
Approximately 3 images/second; In One Shot AF mode at 1/250 second or faster, to a maximum of 8 images.
Built-in flash type:
Retractable E-TTL autoflash and auto popup flash.
Guide No. 39 at ISO 100 (ft.)
Recycling time: approximately 3 seconds.
Power Supply: operates from one BP-511 Battery Pack (lithium ion battery)
Number of images that can be taken with a fully charged battery:
540 (50% flash, normal temp.)
Camera Body
Flash contacts:
(1) Accessory shoe: X-sync contacts
(2) Sync terminal (with locking thread) on lower corner of camera body.
External flash system compatibility: Compatible with E-TTL auto sync.
In his opinion, the D60 camera's most valuable specification and feature is, that it will take all of Canon's EF (auto focus) lenses.
This was a very important consideration for him since he already owns Canon EOS equipment and the following EF lenses:
20mm 2.8 28-135 IS 4.5/5.6
100mm 2.8 macro 75-300 IS 5.6
70-200mm2.8 100-400 IS 5.6 300mm 2.8
2. D 60 canon in action
Putting the camera in action he took few shots and analyzed the quality of the pictures. He used the Canon 100mm 2.8 macro lens. Then he explains "Its focal length is 160 mm when mounted on the D60, an ideal macro lens. I use a twin macro flash, which I have been using for years with my EOS 1N. I shoot in the manual mode with this flash, using the guide number to gauge the distance. The shutter speed of the camera is set to 1/200 sec. I vary the f-stop depending on the distance of the butterfly from the imaginary film plane. The f-stop is generally varied between f16 and f25. When the distance to the subject exceeds 1 1/2 feet, I change the ISO setting from ISO100 to ISO200 instead of opening up the aperture. In this manner I could still use a small aperture value and maintain a good depth of field. With the D60 and 6.3 million pixels, I was able to make a very good 10 X 15 inch print using the largest jpeg image storage mode. Figure 1 shows a Coolie Butterfly taken at ISO200, 1/200 sec, f22, and a distance of about 2 feet".
When he used evaluative metering on the snowy egrets against a green background, the egrets were overexposed. Then he concludes that "the same is true to a lesser extent when using Center Partial Metering and Center Weighted Average. To get the proper exposure on the White Egrets, an exposure compensation of -2/3 to -1 stop was used in the evaluative metering mode. I shoot most all my pictures using the evaluative metering mode".
He pays attention to file numbering systems. We may choose from (1) Continuous. (2) Auto reset. In the Continuous mode the numbering is continuous between cards. Then he points that Canon software assigns the folder numbers. The image number in each successive folder picks up where the previous folder left off, thereby providing consecutive numbering of images. The time/date is also permanently stored with each image file. Convenient storage functions allow to place Images in folders in groups of 100.
3. Another important features
According to the author following features of the D60 that I consider important:
1. D60 can use all Canon EF lenses.
2. Changing ISO settings in mid-roll.
3. Review your picture: immediately after making the exposure.
4. Having a built in 1.6 X extender.
5. Shooting 3 images per second and up to eight continuous images
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This is worth $5.86. Use it, don’t abuse it and it will serve you well.
After reading about the lens cap not sticking to the cap keeper. I decided to use some black 3M Weather Strip Adhesive to help things out. So far it has worked great
This is just what I was looking for. No more fumbling with the cap after you take it off. It is handy when you need to recap. Something very simple, but wothwhile.
The adhesive on the cap holder didn’t last long. The product broke within a week. It is very cheaply made. I do not recommend this product. It is especially ineffective for longer lenses. The tension on the elastic was too much when used with a telephoto lens. It was constantly coming off.
The lens cap to my Olympus camera NEVER stays put. Just bumping it makes it pop off. It is so bad that I have lost 2 lens caps completely but now it when it gets bumped its still attached to the camera. I will never own a camera with lens caps without one of these again. The sticky part isn’t necessarily that strong of a bond but nothing a little glue won’t fix but still well worth it. This is a bargain compared to a scratch on one of my lenses!
I am using my on a light weight Nikon D40 DSLR and it works fine.
This is by far my most favorite accessory for my camera. I hate having the neck strap dangling all over. This is very comfortable. A couple of things could be improved. The actual strap needs a little more reinforcement. I think the metal piece on the camera will eventually cut through the nylon before the rest of the strap will wear out. The strap could be a little wider. When it passes through the padded section, that tends to bend over on itself because the strap is very narrow. I love having the camera attached to my hand. I took the camera out in New Orleans on Bourbon Street and felt completely safe like no one would try and rip it out of my hands or cut the strap and run. Overall, I would not hesitate to buy another one when this one wears out, even without the needed changes.
I bought this for use with my 40D. I was doing a lot of shooting with the camera held in one hand and a flash held in the other. The trouble was, I couldn’t really operate the camera with one hand. For example, after shooting a couple of frames, I would want to switch to playback mode and review the images. I found I couldn’t press the “play” button with the hand holding the camera. So I was left juggling the camera and the flash.
I thought that with this strap, I would be able to completely hold and operate the camera with one hand. Unfortunately when you have your hand in the strap and the camera is completely hanging off one hand, you CANNOT reach any of the buttons. The shutter release is the only thing that you can reach, and that’s awkward. The problem is the camera hangs down, leaving your thumb way above any of the buttons. If you want to press any of the buttons on the camera, you need to hold it with your other hand.
Not really designed well and uncomfortable – just like so many reviewers said. Guess I had to see for myself. If you have large hands I wouldn’t recommend this strap. Would probably be a better fit for a woman’s hand.
Great product!, fits well in your hand , makes the camera feel secure ,but also gives you the sensation of freedom so you can adjust the camera settings without any problems
Very well constructed , with soft padding for your hand and strong adjustable straps to customize the fitting.
Also the price is remarkable low, a must in your camera bag.
It works well but is unintuitive to set up for use. Definitely requires a manual. The one which comes with the unit is Ok but there is an online manual which is more thorough and better.
Would you like to send a product back if it stopped working properly? Well, if you are in the USA, the International Warranty isn’t going to help you.
Intervalometers should be built into the camera but they aren’t (well, more cameras are starting to do this) and so Canon charges an arm and a leg for a counting device.
I shouldn’t have to work around the fact that I want to take more than 99 photos without reseting the device. It should be easy to select how many photos you want at what interval you want. But it’s not like that.
Canon TC80N3 Timer Remote Control – I purchased this item about 2 years ago. Good product. Great Battery Life, but no manual, expensive. I wish it had some kind of case, because eventually the cord will separate (or pull out) from the body and quit working. Which it did in the middle of a photo shoot.
I’m probably not saying anything new here… but it works as advertised, and would have gotten 5 stars if it weren’t so overpriced. And good luck if you want to buy the even more overpriced cable extension. Once you figure out how to use it, (the rotating wheel is also a clickable button), it’s easy enough to work. And for the fools that are complaining about how you can’t turn it off… you don’t need to, it’s like a digital watch, it stays on for like 3 years. Oh, and you can do infinite captures, you just have to set the count to “00″… not sure why they don’t advertise that or explain it in the manual.
Works great and saves me a lot of time and effort. The cord could be longer, maybe a foot or so, but for macro or night sky shots it is plenty. I would recommend a piece of velcro on your tripod and the back ot the remote to keep it from dangling and getting tangled.
The only issue that I have with this unit is that the extension cord costs way too much considering that it is only a piece of wire and canon only end pieces.
I just receive the Opteka flash diffuser. It did not even come close to fit my Nikon Flash which looked like the one pictured in the ad. I called at once and returned it. [..]
I used this with my 430EX Speedlite on my Canon Rebel. It was terrible. I tried it a million different ways and it still looked pretty much identical to what it looks like without it. I would not recommend it.
very simple
cheap and flimsy in a good way
does the job at a price any starving artist can afford!
timely delivery
great condition
This takes too long to unfold and attach to the flash and easy to bump and knock off or deform. Once you get it set up, it does work.
Please, all of you who want to take good portraits don’t buy this piece of junk. When I received this wrinkled up piece of plastic in the mail, I immediately took it out of it’s package and placed it in the trash.
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