Olympus C2500 2.5MP Digital SLR Camera Kit

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Still a great camera

Wow What a Camera

Impress yourself with your photo talent

A real viewfinder is a good thing!

Easy and flexible! Good camera!

Olympus C2500 2.5MP Digital SLR Camera Kit

Manufacturer: Olympus
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG SLD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC SLD ELD Aspherical Macro Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras

Joby GP2-00EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras

Targus Digital DSLR Starter Kit

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras

Product Features:

True through-the-lens (TTL) single-lens reflex (SLR) camera kit with extensive manual controls for advanced users

2.5 megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches

3x optical plus 2.5x digital zoom lens with autofocus

Uses SmartMedia or CompactFlash cards; included 32 MB SmartMedia card holds 38 images at default resolution

Connects to pre-iMac Macintosh computers and PCs via serial port; uses 4 AA batteries; rechargeables included

ASIN: B00004SPXJ

Product Description

A great filmless digital camera is made up of a lot more than "just pixels." The quality of the pixels themselves counts as much as the quantity - and that's what makes Olympus C-2500L the ultimate in filmless digital photography. It doesn't take good-looking digital images, it takes great photos. Designed with the professional and advanced amateur in mind, the fully-featured and versatile C-2500L uses an exclusive CCD and new TruePic Technology process to capture pixel information with improved accuracy. With an impressive 2.5 million pixel CCD (1712 x 1368 resolution), C-2500L produces perhaps the sharpest digital images ever-delivering the more accurate color, gradation and contrast of a true photograph. The advanced C-2500L also packs a number of impressive features, like a choice of fully automatic or fully manual exposure, white balance and focus, a versatile pop-up 5-mode flash, a powerful 3x Olympus optical zoom (the equivalent of a 36-110mm zoom on a 35mm film camera), and an SLR viewfinder that offers a 95%-centered view. Built for speed, the C-2500L can also shoot as fast as composition and focusing are done; there are no waiting in-between shots. After shooting, the C-2500L's high-resolution 122,000 pixel TFT LCD displays a clear, detailed image with a 2x or 4x magnification in inspection mode.This C-2500L outfit ships with a 1.45x telephoto lens adapter, a 32 MB Olympus SmartMedia memory card, 4 Olympus NiMH batteries and charger, Camedia Master image editing and download software, Enroute QuickStitch panorama software, lens cap, strap and user manual.

Customer Reviews:

Still a great camera.......2006-05-11

Oh yes, a review even as late as 2006 for a 2.5mp camera that first came out in 1999, and why not, just got one used on ebay that was basically barely used, had remote control, and strangely had some camedia software dated 2004(must have been a software update maybe)and I am a long time Olympus D 500L user even after I bought modern point and shoot digital cameras, I find the 2500L is still valid today for taking pictures for presentation on the web especially, my main use for digital cameras, and one of my favorite cameras I still use is my old trusty Olympus D 500L that still takes great pics for internet presentation, so I am a Olympus fan going back 7 years.
The camera takes two types of memory cards, old style smartmedia to 128 mb only(showing 65 shq shots on a 128 mb sm card), and still very relevant compact flash 1 cards(not compact flash 2 cards), and most compact flash cards are compact flash 1 thinner cards as I found out, bought a 256mb card(showing 128 pics available) brand new the other day to install in the camera and unsure if it would take a higher mb card like a 512 mb cf card(not worth trying), but don't care due to the lower resolution it don't matter, if I use it for taking pics for development, I wouldn't want too many pics all on one card anyway for this lower 2.5 mp. I guess it really don't matter much when one has to reduce the size of the pic in order to display on some web sites.
My favorite feature that I bought the camera for was the super macro feature for extreme close up shots, I thread on three macro lenses together(+1, +2, +4) for extra magnification, of which I used to use these on my D 500L, a 43mm-52mm step up ring to use 52 mm filters, etc, mainly cause I still used sometimes a old pentax k1000 35mm film camera that uses 52mm threaded filters.
Hopefully this helps someone else out considering purchasing one of these fine cameras used, cause I had to do alot of research on what compact flash types 1 and 2 cards were noting that the camera only takes type 1, reading somewhere that the camera is capable to take up to only 256mb compact flash and only up to 128mb smartmedia cards(nothing higher than 128 mb sm anyway)and one interesting thing I would note is that I found out on a website that one should not attempt to use an old style film camera flash on a digital camera "hot shoe" external flash connection point, it could damage the camera and the flash unit due to older flash units for film cameras have high voltages, best supposedly to use an fl-40 external flash made for the camera or better/newer olympus digitial rated, or just use the onboard flash, but personally, I have barely used a flash on olympus products, this 2500l olympus camera seems to do really well under weaker flourescent bulbs. One day I may purchase a used fl-40 dedicated 2500l flash unit for taking pictures requiring further than 12 feet flash range, but I probably don't need it, like most people don't.

Wow What a Camera.......2002-01-29

If you can get past the price for this baby online, than I would recommend you buy. This is a real nice 35mm type digital camera.

Plenty of settings from f-stop to zoom to format to size. Remote is real handy if you feel like being in the picture for a change, instead of someone saying where are you in this photo.

Zoom lens, Macro lens and plenty of filters. Shop around though you can get it cheaper.

Impress yourself with your photo talent.......2001-12-12

I bought mine almost two years ago, so I paid more for it, but it was still a deal. It takes great photos, as you might expect, but is actually easy to use, if left in the "P" or programmed mode. Those with SLR film cameras may be confused by the M A and P designators for modes, because the A does not mean auto. The other shortcoming is the Manual, which I hope has been updated by now. Mine came with an errata sheet of a dozen pages and would have been more manageable in just one language. The camera accepts a 1.45x lens and I was able to find (at Amazon) an external power pack that I recommend highly.

A real viewfinder is a good thing!.......2001-07-29

I hesitated about buying this camera because many people expressed disappointment about not having an LCD viewfinder (it is an SLR, so you look through a normal optical viewfinder - but you are also seeing directly through the lens). Now that I have had it for almost a year, I would say not having the LCD viewfinder is a great advantage! There are two reasons for this: 1-battery life. The backlighting for those LCD screens really suck out the batteries quickly. When you have the camera on and waiting for just the right moment, that battery is continually draining. I've never counted, but I think I average over 100 daylight pictures between battery recharges (the flash reduces that). 2-you can't see the LCD screens in most lighting conditions anyway. The C2500 gives you an immediate 1 or 2 second preview of the picture after you take it. If I am shooting outside in daylight that LCD preview image is very hard to see. I would hate to actually try to compose a photo in that mode. I've briefly used a couple of other digi-cams, and there is no way I'd go back now. The LCD screens (even when you can see them) have poor resolution, so it is really hard to tell things like how good the focus is - with the viewfinder I can easily tell how well the autofocus did, and whether I should try again.

Easy and flexible! Good camera!.......2001-01-21

I am new to the world of digital cameras. After spending a month of reading online reviews, and review sites, I decided on the C2500L. It was very easy to start using right away. The defaults for point and click use produced very nice images. I've been playing with the customizable settings (manual white balance, aperature, and shutter speed) for the last few weeks. The pictures I'm taking now are even better. I'm still learning, but am quite satisfied.

I tend to take a lot of pictures under flourecent type lighting, as I take pictures of my reptiles. The camera has the ability to adjust the auto-white balance, by calibrating it on a white surface under the light you will be taking the picture. That does a great job. And if it isn't precise enough, I can manually select the color temperature.

It does a great job at focusing. I still need to work on having a steadier hand, especially for those close-up shots. Now, speaking of close-ups. This camera does a GREAT job at macro shots. To test it out, I put the lens cap on the table. I was about an inch away from it, and it came out crystal clear... lettering and all.

The camera also does a good job at adjusting brightness levels, without messing up the color. It gets a little grainy under the lower light conditions, but it hasn't been too much of a problem for me. I am impressed with its ability to get a solid focus in very low light conditions.

Some of the drawbacks are: You can't use the LCD as a view finder. It will display the image on the LCD right after you snap it, but you must use the optical view finder for aiming. I don't mind this too much, as I like to look through the lens! Yes, through the lens. This being an SLR gives me a comfortable feeling that what I see it what the camera sees. Actually, that's really my main gripe. I'm pretty much satisfied with everything else, so far.

In summary, if you are willing to spend the money, it's a great camera. I've been reading up on photography now, and believe that this camera should be good enough for my abilities for a good long time.

-Alex

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The E 825S cardioid pick-up pattern provides excellent feedback and spillage rejection. The rugged metal construction and internal damping isolates handling noise. The E 825S is ideal for general vocal and instrument miking and club PA. It features silent on-off switch as standard. The E 825S - unbeatable quality at an ultra competitive price.

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SimpleTech features a comprehensive line of hard drive upgrades for popular portables by NEC. SimpleTech designs its hard drive upgrades with your portable's special power and space requirements in mind. So you can be sure you're installing a hard drive that meets the performance and technical specifications set by NEC.This hard disk drive is designed for NEC Versa 2000C; Versa 2000D; Versa 2000P; Versa 2200C, 2205C; Versa 4000C, 4000D, 4050C, 4050H, 4080H; Versa 4200, 4230; Versa 6000H, 6010H, 6030H, 6030X; Versa 6050MH, 6050MX, 6050NT; Versa 6060; Versa 6200MX, NT; Versa 6220 with MMX; Versa 6230 with MMX.

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Tripp Lite's SmartPro 1400 NET UPS system provides intelligent, line-interactive battery backup for networks and servers. 1, 400 VA of battery backup allows you to work through short blackouts or safely shut down during longer ones. The unit has 6-8 outlets (depends on the model), diagnostic LEDs and 2 built-in serial ports that work with PowerAlert Software to provide simultaneous automatic unattended shutdown of multiple servers. Tripp Lite's PowerAlert Software is the only UPS software capable of managing every type and brand of UPS on your network, from every manufacturer.

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SimpleTech is a leading worldwide manufacturer of SDRAM memory products, offering upgrades for the latest IBM systems. Adding more SDRAM will improve the performance of your IBM system to open more applications simultaneously and run them quickly. System specific designing and testing means your SimpleTech SDRAM will have 100% compatibility.This memory is designed for IBM Intellistation M Pro 6898-10U, 6898-11U, 6898-14U, 6898-18U, 6898-19U; IBM PC 300GL 6561-11U, 6561-13U, 6561-22U Celeron, 6561-32U, 6561-34U, 6561-35U, 6561-38U Celeron, 6561-42U, 6561-50U, 6561-53U, 6561-54U, 6561-60U, 6591-22U Celeron; IBM Netfinity 3500 Model 8644-10U, 8644-20U, 8644-30U; IBM Intellistation M Pro 6898-12U, 6898-13U, 6898-22U, 6898-24U.

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SimpleTech STI-HD2.5/40SL 40 GB Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer: SimpleTech Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Make your old laptop useful again by giving it a larger hard drive

Compatible with nearly every laptop or notebook on the market

Advanced technical expertise recommended or simply utilize SimpleTech's toll free unlimited tech support

3 Year Warranty

Highest quality assurance rating available - ISO9001 Certified

ASIN: B00006HVGT

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SIMPLE TECH hard drives are complete solutions for the mobile user. Every notebook hard drive is fully tested for reliability and compatibility meeting or exceeding OEM performance requirements. This 40GB 2.5-inch drive supplies universal compatibility with PC and Mac notebook computers alike. Buffer - 2048K Average Seek Time - 12ms One year warranty

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The all terrain binoculars are perfect for sportsmen and sportswomen who do not let mother nature get them down. Wilderness binoculars have multi-coated lenses and BAK4 prisms for bright, sharp images, are nitrogen filled, waterproof, fogproof and rubber armor-coated to keep out the weather. These binoculars are rugged enough to take on your most challenging adventures.

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I don't recommend it.

poor product

Great MP3 Player - Sony Now Supports Direct Load MP3

Wonderful

I finally found

Sony NW-E75 256 MB Network Walkman Digital Music Player

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | Flash Drive-Based | Hard Drive-Based | Portable Digital Media Players
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NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player

Energizer(R) Max(R) AAA Alkaline Batteries, Pack Of 12

Creative TravelSound 200 Portable Speaker System

JBL Creature II 3-Piece Powered Speaker System

Product Features:

Ultra-Compact design fits comfortably into the palm of the hand or is easily carried in pocket or purse (1.5 x 2 x .75 inches, W x H x D)

256 MB built-in memory stores up to 170 songs (4 minutes per song at 48 kbps)

1 AAA battery provides up to 70 hours continuous playback (with ATRAC3 audio playback)

Compatible with ATRAC3, MP3, WMA, and WAV audio files; connects to USB port for high-speed data transfer

Supplied music-management software lets you import, manage, and easily transfer your digital music collections

ASIN: B0002T3UOM

Product Description

Measuring a little more than an inch and weighing about 1.5 ounces (without battery), the sassy NW-E75 model is small enough to fit on a key chain, yet is home to 256 MB of built-in memory that stores up to 170 four-minute songs at 48 kbps. This tiny, tune-token is also huge on battery life, achieving up to 70 hours of continuous playback on one AAA battery. And since there are no moving parts, users can enjoy uninterrupted playback even during serious activity. Sony NW-E75 Network Walkman(R) Digital Music Player - Includes Hradphones, USB Cable, Sonicstage software on CD, Carry Pouch, User Guide. The flash-based player connects directly to a PC's USB port for quick transfers and comes bundled with SonicStage version 2.0 music management software. It has a backlit LCD display with four modes to show track numbers, play modes, artist names, song titles and more. The group/folder function allows for easy navigation between multiple folders transferred from playlists. 1 line backlit LCD Shuttle switch for easy file navigation Sony ATRAC3 Plus and ATRAC3 playback Compatible with MP3 - WMA and WAV Maximum battery life up to approximately 70 hours continuous playback with 1 x AAA Sony alkaline optional battery (not supplied)

Customer Reviews:

I don't recommend it........2005-08-21

I bought this player for myself as a Christmas present. I dropped it once and the battery door broke. No problem, I was able to keep it closed with tape...not the nicest looking thing, but it also wouldn't have been covered to be fixed so, it worked for me. Then I reach into my bag the other day and find that the play button had been pressed into the the player and would not come out. I had the "Hold" button on so I don't know how it could have happened. When I contacted Sony about getting it repaired they said it would cost $77 for them to look at and possibly send me a new one. If they deemed it was from abuse, it would cost more. $77? That's more than half of what I paid for it. Not. Worth. It. Especially when prices have dropped and you can get some players with more memory for about $99. I would check out the other players for before deciding on this one.

poor product.......2005-02-02

broke on the third day sent back to sony haven't seen it since would look for somthing other then sony

Great MP3 Player - Sony Now Supports Direct Load MP3.......2005-01-05

Once and for all this is a great unit. The only true con has been the Atrac format. Here is your answer.

Sony is now supporting an MP3 File management utility. Go to Sony's site and go to support for the NW-E75. Find the MP3 File Manager Application and run it to automatically load to your player (make sure you unit is connected). Open 'My Computer' - open the ESYS directory and run the utility. You will be presented with instructions on how to use the utility to drag and drop MP3 files directly to your player. You will be able to load and play MP3 files in just a few minutes.

This is a tremendously simple utility that does direct MP3 transfers. You don't have to load SonicStage. If you do, the NW-E75 will load and play both file formats. Just put them in different groups.

With this new MP3 utility, the Sony NW-E75 is about the smallest, full function, longest battery life unit on the market. It is well designed and easy to use. Read the rest of the reviews - they sum it up for you.

Now for the really good news. Check out Amazon for the new NW-E99 that is about to release. It is the same unit as the NW-E75 but will be 1gb memory. Research at Sony site shows the new model will come packaged with the new MP3 manager. I can't wait - have one on order already.

So for all you folks that say the only con is Atrac3 and the clunky SonicStage software, load the MP3 manager, be pleasantly surprised and try to find something else that might be wrong with a brilliant piece of work from Sony.

Wonderful.......2004-12-28

Okay first of all, I would like to right a few wrongs with the reviews. Before getting this product for Xmas this year, I read several reviews that warned me against buying this product. The reasons? Software was too difficult to use, and you had a limited resource base of mp3s.
WRONG!!!!
This was by far the easiest software package I have had to use. Mind you, it's a tad slow compared to mp3 files, but there's a good reason for this. The atrac file is a tenth the size of an mp3 file, which is what allows you to enjoy it on a sinlge battery for up to seventy hours. It first transfers, then compresses the file to it's tiny size for your advantage. I've been listening to mine for about a week now and the battery indicator hasn't flinched. Mine somehow came with 512 MB not 256, so the space is amazing. I've put hundreds of songs on it, quickly, easily and efficiently.
Contrary to popular belief, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE THE SOFTWARE TO TRANSFER MP3 FILES TO YOUR DEVICE!!!! Do you have to install the software? Yes, you do for ANY mp3 player, so dont complain about that, people. You can use the sonicstage software to transfer them as atracs, or you can transfer them as mp3's using another method.
One thing people haven't hit on yet is the brilliant design of the device. Looking at the oddly shaped thing your first time, it seems a little off, but every button is placed in the appropriate position. Holding it in your left hand, you can use your pointing finger for the play/stop/pause button. Your thumb will hang down in position for the other three buttons, which is awesome. The point of all this is simple....it's easy to use. I can stick it in my pocket and not even bother having to take it out, and it took me about five minutes to become a master of the control system.
The software package also allows you to search by the artist, genre, title, or album. My previous mp3 players made me do it myself. A great price, and a two year warranty make this little jewel a safe bet and a fun player for anyone.

I finally found .......2004-12-27

After contemplating purchasing an MP3 player for the past six months, I finally went out and bought this little wonder: the Sony Walkman NW-E75. It measures 2" x 1," and comes in chrome (think of a rectangular, silver cigarette lighter). It's so sleek, stylish, and small that I haven't stopped playing with it ever since I brought it home three hours ago. I haven't read the manual at all, but have had no problems with figuring out how to program the time and date, backlights, and other settings.

My only gripe seems to be a recurring theme among the others: the Sonic Stage software. It wasn't difficult to transfer files or convert them to ATRAC. Rather, it was the time it took. As a gen-Y-er, I expect my technology to take no more than 10 minutes to do its task. However, the transfer of 256 MB worth of songs from computer to player took about 1.5 hours. I suggest doing this before bedtime rather than waiting around for it to finish.

(...) its size is unrivaled, and great sound quality surpasses all my expectations (I was very worried that the bass would be washed out and weak, but on the contrary, it actually booms in my ear!). For a great deal on a great product: buy this little player. I promise--- you won't be sorry.

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Netopia Enet To Enet Router Base Model With 12 User Limit

Manufacturer: NETOPIA
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Routers | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0000515C7

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The Netopia R9100 Router is a robust solution complete with everything needed for providing Internet access to an entire business LAN through a DSL or Cable modem. The router is equipped with an integrated 8-port Ethernet hub and an uplink port for connection to an external hub, so no additional equipment is required to create a new network or expand an existing local network. The Netopia router also ships with all the cables necessary, setup/installation software and management tools. The Netopia R9100 Router is equipped with powerful features that simplify setup and make router management a breeze. Features such as Network Address Translation (NAT), dynamic IP addressing and an integrated Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. Router setup can be as simple as "next", "next", "finished" with the SmartStart Setup Wizard, and the SmartView Java applet delivers router statistics in real time. Advanced users can also manually configure the router via Telnet and utilize the full SNMP management capabilities.

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