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Canon PowerShot G3 4MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Canon ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics Similar Items: Accessories:
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ASIN: B00006LU7J |
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It's all up to you with the PowerShot G3. With its 4.0-megapixel CCD sensor providing amazing resolution images, which stay sharp even when printing up to A3, this digital camera is destined to capture your imagination as well as super sharp images. The secret behind the PowerShot G3 isn't just one innovative feature. It's the intuitive way all of its advanced technology works together to make tricky shots look simple. The PowerShot G3 lens is in a league of its own. It is a super-quick, high-resolution 4x optical zoom lens (f2.0 - 3.0) with a focal length of 7.2 to 28.8mm (35 - 140mm equivalent in 35mm format). This gives you a larger zoom range and a faster aperture, especially useful in low light conditions. This camera also features Canon's new, high-performance DIGIC (DIGital Imaging Core) processor for superb color reproduction, fast operation and long battery life. Combine this with the iSAPS (intelligent Scene Analysis based on PhotoSpace) technology, which allows faster auto-focusing, accurate auto-exposure and precise auto white balancing you can be sure you'll achieve faithful image reproduction.The PowerShot G3 contains a full set of scene-based and creative shooting modes, as well as a custom mode where you can set and store parameters to suit your photographic style. What's more, the PowerShot G3 has separate shutter and aperture functions, offering you extensive manual control in a digital camera. Open shutter, closed aperture, less light for longer - whichever you choose, your options are wide open. You'll also find FlexiZone AF/AE and Focus bracketing, to ensure you can achieve perfect focus and exposure. Ergonomic and comfortable in the hand, the camera has a maneuverable LCD screen, while a jog dial combined with the Function button makes it simple to navigate through the creative options.Amazon.com Review
Few digital camera lines have been as successfully branded as Canon's Powershot. And the best known in that line was the powerful and fun to use G2. Now, Canon's following it up with their G3, which has the same four megapixels of resolution but now offers an improved 4X optical zoom and other updated features.With a revamped body, the G3 feels a bit more comfortable in the hands. A mid-sized camera, you'll notice it hanging around your neck, but its 14.5 ounce frame won't weigh you down terribly. With a high-speed CompactFlash card, the G3 can take video clips of up to three minutes complete with sound.
You'll want to consider an upgrade to one of those cards, as the G3 ships with only a 32 MB standard CF card--not bad for bundled memory, but you'll be happier with more storage room. Images taken at the highest resolution quickly filled up the 32 MB card, but were highly detailed as well as bright with realistic colors.
The G3 features the same large, bright 1.8-inch LCD as its predecessor, making it easy to frame your shot in anything except direct sunlight. Like earlier G models, the LCD flips out and can be rotated around completely, letting you view it from any angle.
This works well with the G3's two options for self-timing, 2 and 10 seconds, so you can see what you're doing from the target viewpoint. And the G3's above-industry-standard 4x optical zoom lets you get in closer than the G2's 3x zoom as well.
Compatible with Canon's Direct Print feature, you can output images from the G3 directly to any of Canon's Direct Print line of printers. The G3 is a great choice for a 4 megapixel, 4x optical zoom camera with a wealth of features. --J. Curtis
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Quite simply, the Canon PowerShot G3 is an elegant, easy-to-use joy of a digital camera that will satisfy the needs of the most demanding professional or advanced amateur photographer. It boasts an impressive 4-megapixel resolution, a 4x optical zoom, and a bright LCD monitor that swivels off to the side of the camera and tilts up and down as needed. It also provides a bevy of manual creative controls in addition to its fully automatic mode.
Optics and Resolution
The PowerShot G3 owes its brilliantly detailed images to a high-resolution, 4-megapixel CCD that delivers a postcard-size image with no visible pixilation. On-chip primary color filters provide vivid and realistic color without the noisiness associated with other primary-color filters. The G3 can capture images at resolutions of 2,272 x 1,704; 1,600 x 1,200; 1,024 x 768; and 640 x 480. This range allows for prints up to 11 by 14 inches, as well as easy-to-upload images for the Web and e-mail.
The G3's lens features a 4x optical zoom, the first on a PowerShot camera, which moves from wide-angle to extreme telephoto with the touch of a finger. The lens aperture is a large and bright f2.0-f3.0, so you can shoot in low light without flash. The G3 also features a 3.6x digital zoom that when combined with the 4x optical gives you a total zoom of 14x.
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on Type I or II CompactFlash memory cards. The included 32 MB card will store approximately 27 images at 2,272 x 1,704 pixels (at large/fine settings). Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB storage-class connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.
Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the PowerShot G3 can also record movie clips of up to 3 minutes. You can choose from either 160 x 120 or 320 x 240 pixel video formats.
More Features
The G3's electronic dial, with its independent mode dial and lever, replaces the functions of the previous two-stage main dial and mode dial. The control layout is functional and simple to use. The display panel at the top of the large, 1.8-inch LCD monitor has been redesigned for a clear layout of icons, and larger fonts make the menus easy to read.
Exposure metering is selectable among evaluative, center-weighted average, or spot. AE lock and FE lock let you store ideal auto and flash exposures until you're ready to shoot, while the exposure compensation enables you to adjust the exposure up or down as much as two full stops.
You can add power to the PowerShot G3 by adding optional components, from Canon's EX series Speedlight external flashes (which connect easily to the G3's hot shoe) to a variety of converters and conversion lenses.
Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by a proprietary Canon rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included), and measures 4.8 by 3.0 by 2.5 inches and 14.5 ounces. This package includes the PowerShot G3 digital camera, a 32 MB CompactFlash card, a lithium battery (model BP-511), a compact power adapter (model CA-560), a wireless controller, USB and AV cables, neck strap, and a CD-ROM with Photoshop LE imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.
Customer Reviews:
At its introduction, a real powerhouse.......2006-11-21
Malfunctions, poor cust. service, insulting Upgrade Program.......2005-03-31
This is a great camera!.......2004-10-03
Good, with definite limitations........2004-06-23
- Has lots of shooting modes for a non-pro camera.
The negatives:
- The lens cap is a poor design; it falls off very easily (at least Canon provides a cord so it doesn't get lost).
- Focus is slow except under ideal lighting conditions.
- Focus is unreliable; I've learned to take 3 shots at a time, hoping that at least one of them will be in sharp focus.
- Photo quality gets noticeably worse (more "noise") as soon as you increase the exposure "speed" above the slowest setting (ASA 50).
- The design is relatively bulky and heavy for a non-SLR camera, and the controls are not ergonomically correct.
- The RAW picture format option is useless with this camera because Canon's software gives you virtually no useful options for correcting/modifying photos in RAW format. To do anything useful you have to take the time to convert your photos to JPG anyway. I gave up on RAW after the first couple of tries and have stuck with JPG format since then.
In summary... I expected a lot at this price level, and the G3 really is a great camera for family snapshots, scenery and documents. However, it is a poor camera for low-light conditions or action photography.
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Athena Technologies AS-F1 8" 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single)
Manufacturer: Athena ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B0002H4YP8 |
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The AS-F1 Speaker is a 2-way magnetically shielded floorstanding speaker, designed for use in larger rooms where more bass output is required. The 1" Teteron dome tweeter will provide clear extended high frequencies, and the Injection Molded Polypropylene 8" woofer will provide deep and powerful bass response.The curvaceous silver front baffles are slightly exposed due to the "stand off" style grille. The front ported bass reflex enclosure provides extended bass response and makes room placement easier. Able to hold up to 200 watts of power its high efficiency design will provide new life for your music or home theater system.Amazon.com Product Description
Drift away on music and feel the thunder with the AS-F1 Audition Series floorstanding speaker from Athena Technologies. Perfect for music or home theater use, the speaker provides clean, well-balanced performance with bass extending to an impressive 40 Hz for full-bodied sound even without the use of a stand-alone subwoofer.The floorstanding speaker is sold by itself, so pick up 2 (left/right) for starters or buy 4 or 5 for use as surround and/or surround and center speakers. (It will also mate seamlessly with other speakers in Athena's Audition series.) Use caution when planning the AS-F1's position as a center speaker, as its 36-inch height will conflict with the position of many TVs; a flat-panel television mounted to the wall above and behind a speaker would probably work nicely. Many of today's music-only surround-sound media--such as DVD-Audio, multichannel SACD, and DTS surround CDs--are mixed with 5 or more full-range speakers in mind, so if you have separate music and movie rooms, 5 speakers is the way to go.
The 2-way AS-F1 uses an 8-inch injection-molded polypropylene woofer with a 1-inch Teteron dome tweeter. The 8 ohm-compatible speaker can handle up to 200 watts of amplification, and it's designed to be extremely efficient and therefore undemanding of your power amplifier. Most amplifiers with a power rating of 20 to 100 watts per channel will drive the speaker efficiently. If you're using more than 1 pair of speakers on the same amplifier channel (an additional pair of speakers for another room, for example), make sure your amplifier can handle loads under 8 ohms.
The front-ported, bass-reflex enclosure allows the speaker cone to push more air, resulting in greater bass output, and the speaker is magnetically shielded to prevent distortion when placed close to a television or computer monitor. For the best stereo "imaging," you should place the speakers (assuming you use more than 1) the same distance from their respective side walls and equidistant to your listening position.
What's in the Box
One speaker, a speaker grille, and a user's manual.
Note: If you intend to use more than 2 AS-F1 speakers simultaneously, please contact your amplifier/receiver manufacturer to verify the low-impedance drive capability of your equipment.
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Canon 38mm-120mm Zoom Point and Shoot Camera (120ZOOMCAP)
Manufacturer: Canon ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B00005T3OW |
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Canon 64 MB CompactFlash Card (fc-64MB)
Manufacturer: Canon ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories: ASIN: B00006B6K9 |
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CompactFlash is the world's smallest removable mass storage device. CF cards are designed with flash technology, a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely. CompactFlash storage products are solid state, meaning they contain no moving parts, and provide users with much greater protection of their data than conventional magnetic disk drives.
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Canon - Flash memory card - 64 MB - CompactFlash
Manufacturer: Canon ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00005OEC1 |
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Your camera uses the widely available CompactFlash removable memory cards to store your images. So if you fill one card with images, it's no problem. Just replace it with another and keep shooting. No need to erase your precious images until you're ready.
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Canon FC 64M - Flash memory card - 64 MB - CompactFlash
Manufacturer: Canon ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0009KNTOU |
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Canon is a leader in professional business and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. By developing innovative, high-quality business solutions Canon makes it easy to create, manage, and share images and information better, faster, and more efficiently.This product is designed for the following Canon systems: PowerShot Pro 70, S10, S20, G1, Pro 90 IS, EOS D30, D60, 10D t Digital IXUS, G2, S30, S40, IXUSV, IXUS300, G2 Pro, A30, A40 Pack Plus, A100, V2, V3, A200, S50, G3, S45, A300, A60, A70, Ixus 400.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.
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AR Home Décor Subwoofer for the HD510
Manufacturer: Acoustic Research ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B000MPNH5I |
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Acoustic Research SUB510 Home Decor 10 inch Powered Subwoofer 10" Poly-Coated Woofer Freq. Resp.: 25Hz - 150Hz (variable) 175 Watt Class D Digital Amplifier Finish: Pewter Lacquer Dims: 13.5" (H) x 23.9" (W) x 12.5" (D)
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ACOUSTIC RESEARCH S112PS Powered Subwoofer
Manufacturer: Acoustic Research ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00008PZY9 |
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For over fifty years AR has developed some of the most advanced audio products of its kind. Today that tradition continues with a wide selection of products that deliver high performance for any application around the home. A Performance Series powered subwoofer from Acoustic Research enables your audio system to realize its full potential for the reproduction of sound the way it is meant to be heard. In conjunction with smaller, bookshelf-type speakers, an AR subwoofer extends system capability for true full-range frequency response. With larger, floor-standing speakers, an AR subwoofer helps shoulder the burden of reproducing low-frequency information. Performance Series subwoofers are ideal for generating the tight, visceral bass that is so vital to an enjoyable music playback or engaging home theater experience.AR-S112PS subwoofer adds punch to the Performance Series speakers. A twelve inch (30 cm) long-throw, high excursion woofer provides for exceptional low bass response, and the built-in 120-watt RMS amplifier delivers dynamic, high output low frequencies, regardless of receiver power. Built with a variable low frequency crossover, the AR-S112PS adjusts to seamlessly blend with the other speakers in the Performance Series line.Customer Reviews:
What a bass blast.......2005-12-07
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ACOUSTIC RESEARCH ARPR808 Powered Subwoofer
Manufacturer: ACOUSTIC RESEARCH ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0001YAPF0 |
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8" Down-firing driver / 8" Front Fire Passive Radiator / 150 Watt Built-in Amplifier / Internal Cabinet Brace / Black
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8port 10/100 Gigabit Enet Nway Switch 1000MB with Copper Uplink
Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc. ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
ASIN: B00006B7CB |
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The DES-1009G is a Gigabit Switch with eight 10/100 Mbps NWay Ethernet ports and one 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port. The DES-1009G provides a workgroup solution helping to increase network throughput for increased server to client response. The DES-1009G is targeted at small to medium corporate business environments. The DES-1009G strictly adheres to IEEE 802.3 10BaseT, IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX, and IEEE 802.3z 1000BaseTX standards. It utilizes the same packet structure format support for the CSMA/CD protocol. In addition, the DES-1009G supports full duplex and flow control. The DES-1009G delivers high-speed 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet switching and maximum flexibility by providing dynamic auto-sensing capabilities for 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet segments and workstations. The DES-1009G utilities a store and forward switching scheme to support rate adaptation and protocol conversion. The DES-1009G supports non-blocking full wire speed data forwarding and filtering rate capabilities for each port. The DES-1009G also has built-in NWay auto-negotiation ports, which automatically identifies and determines the correct transmission speed and duplex mode of the attached device. The DES-1009G provides dynamic filtering through auto-learned MAC addresses and static filtering. In addition, The DES-1009G comes with a 4096 active MAC address entry table and hashing algorithm on address learning per device. The DES-1009G enables auto-aging capabilities and collision backpressure. The DES-1009G supports buffering allocation of 512 bytes each to optimize the performance on mixed network speeds. Finally, the DES-1009G can help to protect a LAN from broadcast storms through rate filtering, which can control broadcast data and prevent unnecessary absorption of network bandwidth to keep the network speed constant. The DES-1009G provides 3 LEDs per port to connection speed, port status, and network activity. Additional switch LED, report real-time HTTP, ICQ and SMTP traffic.
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AudioSource Pre One/A Stereo Preamplifier
Manufacturer: Audio Source ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Similar Items:
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ASIN: B00004UFQJ |
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Stereo PreAmplifier for the demanding Audiophile Bass & Treble controlsCustomer Reviews:
Just what I was looking for.......2007-08-13
One of the last........2007-03-27
Just what the doctor ordered.......2006-11-04
Does what it says.......2006-11-03
Basic preamp with a decent sound.......2006-06-02
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Adaptec UNIVERSAL 10/40X SCSI DVD ROM ( UV-10/40SCSI-DVD-F )
Manufacturer: ADAPTEC ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00017X1U8 |
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Excel Meridian specializes in designing solutions to meet the demanding needs of today's computer networks. Excel Meridian Data is committed to staying current with the technical innovations that keep us in step with the ever changing IT community.
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Allsop 24274 Mousing Around Mouse Pad - Mouse Office
Manufacturer: Allsop ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B00000JIE0 |
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For over 35 years Allsop has earned a reputation as a world leader in technology, innovation, product development, and manufacturing. Concentrating on products that make sense to the user, Allsop excels at delivering new products that are distinguished by their function and form. Fostering an innovative spirit within the company has produced groundbreaking designs that span several industries - recreation, competitive sport, computer and electronic accessories, security, home maintenance, and OEM manufacturing. This strength has allowed the company to steadily expand into world markets, with three manufacturing facilities and distribution in over 65 countries. Allsop - a name synonymous with innovation, quality, and success.Electronics: