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- First reviewJanuary 19, 2013
- Last reviewJanuary 12, 2016
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Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM Lens: Take beautifully detailed pictures of distant subjects with this telephoto macro lens. The long focal length combined with the 1:1 magnification lets you zoom in on that faraway exotic flower or gorgeous butterfly, so it appears close enough to touch.
Customer Rating
4
An amazing Macro but a bit slow to focus
on January 12, 2016
Posted by: PHOTOHUBBY
from Wilmington
Verified Purchase:Yes
My beloved has been wanting to take macro pictures for some time. Having an excellent prime that is also a telephoto gives one much more flexibility while mastering all the other details entailed in macro photography. One is far less likely to spook that skittish dragonfly or illusive butterfly.
My Best Buy number: 0568161144
My Best Buy number: 0568161144
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Hoya EVO Antistatic 72mm UV filter is your lens’ first line of defense against scratches, dust and dirt. Hoya engineers developed an ANTISTATIC coating that negates the static electric charge caused by rubbing and cleaning your filter. This prevents dust and dirt from collecting on the surface of the glass, making it great for environments where dust is common. Additionally, the hardened, antistatic top-layer is water repellent, stain, and scratch-resistant, and cleans easily when smudges or fingerprints are introduced to the surface. EVO Antistatic UV filters are made in Japan using high-performance professional grade optical glass. Hoya’s patented 18-layer super multi-coating (HMC) formula reduces or eliminates reflections on the surface of the glass and yields a 99.8% light transmission rate for incredibly sharp and colorful pictures. The filter features a lightweight, one-piece, low-profile aluminum frame. This one-piece design allows the filter to maintain perfect parallel alignment to the sensor plane for maximum sharpness, while the low-profile form eliminates vignetting when used on ultra-wide-angle lenses.
Posted by: PHOTOHUBBY
from Wilmington
Verified Purchase:Yes
I used to work for an R&D lab developing optical coatings for photovoltaic devises. Hoya is world-class. This lens filter works just as you would expect, plus it really seems to not collect dust. Will test it against the halides mists at the beach later this year. Hoya is my 'go-to'.
My Best Buy number: 0568161144
My Best Buy number: 0568161144
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Extend the life of your discs by storing them in a secure place. This portable CD wallet has patented ProSleeve protection, so your discs are safe and sound.
Posted by: PHOTOHUBBY
from Wilmington
Verified Purchase:Yes
Finding decent CD/DVD cases, just like racks is becoming difficult as people move away from discs. Not like a visor mount or folio-sized case, this is a nice, functional and small case that holds a lot of CD's. BB to the rescue, no ordering, what I needed right on the shelf and at a good price. Grab and go. Done. Improvement? A handle would be nice.
My Best Buy number: 0568161144
My Best Buy number: 0568161144
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This 32GB SanDisk Pixtor microSDHC memory card has been tested to withstand extreme operating conditions, such as temperatures between -13° and 185°, shocks up to 500Gs and water up to 1m deep, to enable use in a variety of harsh environments.
Posted by: PHOTOHUBBY
from Wilmington
Verified Purchase:Yes
How much can one say? It's SanDisk,( just wish the card were made elsewhere.) The wife's LG Optimus cell phone OEM SD card died taking her pix with it. Had several choices where I could have grabbed a replacement, but BB once again made choosing them easiest. Got it on sale and used my accumulated gift cards. Her phone immediately began to simply work better. May issues we had blamed on the phone or the carrier turned out to be actually the memory card. Even the GPS works better.
My Best Buy number: 0568161144
My Best Buy number: 0568161144
I would recommend this to a friend!
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You work long hours to earn your money that helps pay for your home, entertainment and family's expenses. Yet, every year when tax season rolls around, the dread and panic sinks in. Confusing terminology, hard-to-understand language and forms can make the smartest person feel overwhelmed. Eliminate the headaches and fear, and embrace tax time to get your maximum refund with the help of TurboTax Deluxe 2014.Get your taxes done right without the effort and confusion of days past with the help of TurboTax Deluxe. You don't need any knowledge of tax laws, terms or forms to ensure you get the maximum return, since TurboTax searches for more than 350 deductions and credits tailored to you based on your situation. TurboTax stays up-to-date with the latest tax laws, including the new healthcare laws, and double checks your return, so you can rest assured that the software will help you receive your maximum refund. Automatically import your W-2s and mortgage information, and transfer in your TurboTax return from last year to get started quickly. Anytime you're feeling stuck, confused or simply want to be sure, tax experts are on call to provide the answers you're looking for. From start to finish, filing your taxes this year will be simple, straightforward and accurate with the help of TurboTax Deluxe 2014.
Customer Rating
3
Good as expected but be much better
on April 17, 2015
Posted by: PHOTOHUBBY
from Wilmington
Verified Purchase:Yes
Let's face it, TurboTax still rules but its dominance is fading. Like countless others, in years past I was perfectly happy with TT and often could get a good deal. Now? Not so much. Everything works seamlessly as one expects, but they have trimmed the package down too far so if you need anything more than the very basic homeowner requirements they are far too eager and pushy to sell you an extra charge service.
That said, a major shortcoming I still find is the awkwardness of testing common filing scenarios. If you start out for example, filing "married, joint" and then choose "married, separate", and also wish to test against the standard deduction, one must first manually re-enter all your charitable contributions line-by-line. There really should be a way to simply transfer all that data without having to first store it on their cloud. Additionally, going back to your 'Personal Information' and changing your filing status does not automatically update all your forms so one must start fresh to be sure. There is no "Save As" either. Next year I will once again decide if I will continue to accept Inuit's ever increasing price and strategically shrinking value.
I will still "recommend this to a friend", but too bad there is not a "Maybe" button.
That said, a major shortcoming I still find is the awkwardness of testing common filing scenarios. If you start out for example, filing "married, joint" and then choose "married, separate", and also wish to test against the standard deduction, one must first manually re-enter all your charitable contributions line-by-line. There really should be a way to simply transfer all that data without having to first store it on their cloud. Additionally, going back to your 'Personal Information' and changing your filing status does not automatically update all your forms so one must start fresh to be sure. There is no "Save As" either. Next year I will once again decide if I will continue to accept Inuit's ever increasing price and strategically shrinking value.
I will still "recommend this to a friend", but too bad there is not a "Maybe" button.
My Best Buy number: 0568161144
My Best Buy number: 0568161144
I would recommend this to a friend!
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You're out on a photo shoot with your very expensive SLR camera when it begins to pour like it's a monsoon; are you sure your camera bag will hold up? Be sure with this all-weather camera bag from Lowepro that protects your camera from harsh elements.
Customer Rating
3
Great bag but needs bigger pockets
on January 20, 2013
Posted by: PHOTOHUBBY
from Wilmington
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is really a nice, quality bag that one would expect from Lowepro. I picked this out for my wife's D7000 with their 18-105 lens and their great 70-300 telephoto. Everything just fits. Having a bag just big enough (but not too big) to do the job at hand is key, so I picked the 170. Having the lid open away from you is a really nice feature, but one thinks 'I was just fine with a conventional opening top', until you go back. Then you realize the nice pluses, no flap to keep propped back as you peer over top and you can easily see inside. Nice in inclement weather. The extra long strap is very comfortable, and the rain bonnet is great and well thought out.
The negatives: The pockets inside the top flap are too small to hold much of anything other than your memory cards let alone any filters or your lens caps. So you are forced to stow them elsewhere. This bag has a large conventional flap and non-adjustable buckle over the front which only covers a non-expandable, zippered 'clam shell' pocket. The pockets inside it are also too small and too tight. This zippered pocket could really use some side gussets to help contain those displaced bits or that lens cap you forgot to tether.
It seems pretty obvious that this bag was designed as a conventional front-loader where the zipper was simply moved to the back. Too bad those CAD guys didn't add a small buckle or even some cheap Velcro, to secure the lid without having to zip it shut every time.
While it seems there are many short-comings, all said this bag works so well that you painfully notice these detractions (like the outside mesh pocket that is also too small). Her old, and smaller Nova had more functional pockets. The Rezo is still a really nice bag, that could be so much better.
The negatives: The pockets inside the top flap are too small to hold much of anything other than your memory cards let alone any filters or your lens caps. So you are forced to stow them elsewhere. This bag has a large conventional flap and non-adjustable buckle over the front which only covers a non-expandable, zippered 'clam shell' pocket. The pockets inside it are also too small and too tight. This zippered pocket could really use some side gussets to help contain those displaced bits or that lens cap you forgot to tether.
It seems pretty obvious that this bag was designed as a conventional front-loader where the zipper was simply moved to the back. Too bad those CAD guys didn't add a small buckle or even some cheap Velcro, to secure the lid without having to zip it shut every time.
While it seems there are many short-comings, all said this bag works so well that you painfully notice these detractions (like the outside mesh pocket that is also too small). Her old, and smaller Nova had more functional pockets. The Rezo is still a really nice bag, that could be so much better.
What's great about it: The reverse opening lid.
What's not so great: All the pockets are too small
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
5
Comfort
5
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This UV lens filter is compatible with most digital cameras that have a 67mm lens and features high-quality glass that protects your lens from dust and scratches while improving image clarity without affecting color intensity.
Customer Rating
2
Do you want this piece of glass?
on January 19, 2013
Posted by: PHOTOHUBBY
from Wilmington
Verified Purchase:Yes
While my lovely wife loves to take the pix, I enjoy the technical that makes those beautiful pictures possible. I grabbed these filters while purchasing a D7000 and an 'old school' 70-300 for her. After then doing my 'due diligence', I returned them. When you spend a lot money on sophisticated optics and electronics why cheap out on mediocre glass? No insult to BB, but they should also offer some top-tier filters like Hoya, or B+W for those that know the difference. Cheaper filters are also more prone to flare and vignetting.
Take some simple low light pix of a piece of black electrical tape on a sheet of bright white paper without and with different brands of the same type of filter. You will see a difference. Coatings do matter.
BTW, DSLR's do not need UV filters.
Take some simple low light pix of a piece of black electrical tape on a sheet of bright white paper without and with different brands of the same type of filter. You will see a difference. Coatings do matter.
BTW, DSLR's do not need UV filters.
What's great about it: Fair pricing for novices.
What's not so great: Mediocre coatings
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Performance
2
Ease of Use
5
Durability
3
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