Friday, May 25, 2012

Opteka CXS-2 Dual-Grip Video Shoulder Stabilizer Support System with 15mm Accessory Rod, CBW-1 Counterweight and CXSB-1 Shoulder Strap Beltbest


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Opteka CXS-2 Dual-Grip Video Shoulder Stabilizer Support System with 15mm Accessory Rod, CBW-1 Counterweight and CXSB-1 Shoulder Strap Belt

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The CXS-2 Opteka Video Shoulder Support System will allow any filmmaker to achieve professional results. Constructed of an extremely high quality aluminum and stainless steel material, the shoulder support system is designed to accommodate small digital SLR cameras, all the way up to prosumer camcorders. Basically every element of the Opteka Video Shoulder Support System is adjustable to align and balance your rig. Almost all adjustments are made using thumbscrews, and can be further tightened with a wrench for added confidence. The camera, and shoulder pad can all be adjusted to fit your body (right or left shoulder) and shooting style.



The Opteka CXSB-1 is two-part shoulder strap support system belt designed to fit the CXS-1 & CXS-2 video shoulder support rigs. The CXSB-1's fully padded design alleviates stress on your shoulder and provides extra security for your kit. Using the CXSB-1 also transforms your CXS-1 or CXS-2 into a hands-free rig (adding the CBW-1 counter balance weight is also recommended to fortify the hands-free option).



The Opteka CBW-1 is 4.1-pound counter weight designed to stabilize and balance the CXS-1 & CXS-2 video shoulder support rigs. The CBW-1 includes bracket, four hex screws and a hex key for attachment to the CXS-1 or CXS-2. The CBW-1 may be stacked as needed (using the same bracket). A heavier camcorder or a DSLR with a large lens would require two counter weights stacked to provide the proper counter-balance. Combining the CBW-1 counter weight and the CXSB-1 system strap (not included) transforms your CXS-1 or CXS-2 into a hands-free rig.




Specifications :



Rail Size :
15mm

Compatible Accessories ( May require Mount) : LCD Monitor, Video Light,
Microphone, Follow Focus, CBW-1 Counterbalance weight, CXSB-1 Strap System

Dimensions (LxHxD) :
21 x 14 x 7" (53 x 35.5 x 17.8 cm)

Weight :
4.8 lbs (2.17kg) (excluding CBW-1 Counterbalance Weight)


  • Dual-handle design reduces rotation
  • Includes 15mm rails for mounting accessories
  • Lowers fatigue while reducing vibration and shaking
  • Customizable with the CBW-1 counterbalance weight and CXSB-1 strap (Included)
  • 1 Year warranty


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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars the bang for the buck, May 3, 2012
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This review is from: Opteka CXS-2 Dual-Grip Video Shoulder Stabilizer Support System with 15mm Accessory Rod, CBW-1 Counterweight and CXSB-1 Shoulder Strap Belt (Electronics)
I recently purchase this product to use with both my 60D DSLR & my 5DMK2. For the price that it is you can't really go wrong. I do suggest investing in a viewfinder. You can find one online for about under $100 dollars. The materials they use are very nice aluminum or metal. It doesn't feel cheap. The shoulder pad is very comfortable for long video shooting. I honestly dont have anything negative to say about the product. I guess so far so good.
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Benro A0350QR MEFOTO Travel Tripod Kit - Red, Supports 8.8 lbs., Max. Height 51.2"super


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Benro A0350QR MEFOTO Travel Tripod Kit - Red, Supports 8.8 lbs., Max. Height 51.2

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This MEFOTO A0350Q0B Blue Travel Tripod kit is the compact combination of an A0350B Travel Tripod with reverse folding Twist Lock Metallic Aluminum Legs and a Q0B Double Action Ballhead. Seriously stylish compact support for the latest generation of lightweight cameras and compact camera systems


  • Travel Compact: The tripod legs can be inverted and folded back 180° making it small enough to carry just about anywhere
  • Two Position Leg Angle Stops: For an extra measure of flexibility, tripod legs can be independently locked into place at two different angles to enable shooting in cramped quarters, on irregular surface areas, or at ground level
  • Recessed Center-Column Hook: A spring loaded recessed hook, located in the bottom of the center-column, allows you to hang additional weight from the tripod's center of gravity for increased stability
  • Separate Head and Pan Lock: Individual locking knobs help to make the right adjustment
  • Integral Bubble Level: Allows adjustment to prevent uneven pans and head movements


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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Western Digital WD TV Live Hub 1 TB Media Centersuper


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Western Digital WD TV Live Hub 1 TB Media Center

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Store your digital media collection, play home network media, watch movies, and access Internet favorites. Enjoy it all on your big screen TV in brilliant high-definition with the WD TV Live Hub media center, a network media player with a built-in high-capacity hard drive.


  • A high capacity 1 terabyte hard drive and network HD media player in one
  • Play media from USB drives, home network, and the Internet on your TV
  • Beautifully simple user interface for everyone in the family to use
  • Access your Netflix unlimited membership or Blockbuster On Demand and watch movies and TV episodes instantly.
  • Collect your media in one place and stream it anywhere in the house.


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273 of 280 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars ... master of most, March 8, 2011
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I want to begin by saying the 'I like' (but I don't yet fully 'love') WD's TV Live Hub and this earns it 4 (but not 5) stars. And I like it in spite of it lacking a few almost 'must have' features for a device in its class such as some storage redundancy (RAID-1 = disk mirroring) or at least a built-in backup utility or any significant security or, to a lesser extent (I'll explain) built-in Wi-Fi. And I like it even though bugs still exist such as the Hub's occasional failure to maintain/update its 'media library'. And I do like it even though the Hub's supported Web 'services' are few at this time - because some of the 'major' ones are there.

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Note: (9/9/2011 update):

I am upgrading this to 5-stars because since the original writing of my review most of the bugs have been addressed and many important Web services and other features such as 'games' were added.

Because of its... Read more
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79 of 85 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product just read the online manual!, December 31, 2010
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This is a fantastic product.
Only two simple things need to be done after you have plugged everything in.
Read the manual provided online. It is very informative and explains everything in detail.
Download WD Discovery. Link for it is provided in the online manual.
You can then map the hub as a hard drive and it'll function just like any other hard drive you might have used.
Just drag any content you want into it and you are done.
My dad who isn't technologically savvy has started using it as well which tells you a lot.
It really is that simple to use.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars good but be mindful of which router you use., February 7, 2011
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I bought this and am very happy with the "playing movies" off the internal harddrive part of it. The interface is good and pretty easy to get around. The whole box is amazingly small and quiet.
The only issue I've had the last couple days is getting it to see the internet and my computer through the router...and I'm running a cable to the router-I'm not wireless.
I could plug the WD straight into my modem and get netflix fine but when it went through my brand new netgear wpn824N-100NAS router, I couldnt get on or network with my computer. I've tried everything, read every troubleshooting forum on the web...but no joy. The router works for my computer...I get the internet on it just fine, but not on the Live Hub.
Called WD today. after an hour of resetting router,resetting Live Hub, going through networking on my computer--all of which I'd tried already, he finally asked me what router I used. Then said it wasnt compatible with the Live Hub. I'm sort of questioning... Read more
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black) (2012 Model)good


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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black) (2012 Model)

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Focus faster day or night with this slim Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 digital camera. High speed AF dramatically improves speed and accuracy, while 10X optical and 20X Clear Image zoom gets you close enough to capture every ounce of the action. Boasting an 18.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, exceptional low-light performance is yours while shooting high-resolution photos or Full HD 1080/60i videos (records in 29-minute segments). And with the ability to shoot up to 10 frames per second (fps), you'll be sure to capture the fleeting moments that other cameras miss.


  • 18.2 megapixels "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance
  • 10X optical zoom
  • 3.0-inch LCD
  • High speed AF improves focus speed
  • Background Defocus highlights your subject like a DSLR


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5.0 out of 5 stars State of the art travel zoom, April 23, 2012
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I was looking for the following qualities in a travel zoom:

1) At least a 10:1 zoom

2) Good low light performance

3) Lightweight and compact

4) Optical Image stabilization

It performs well in low light. This may have to do with its latest generation CMOS sensor.

It is lightweight at 133 grams - most cameras with this much performance weigh in at closer to 180 grams.

The size is nice at 118cc. Other cameras in its class come in at around 190cc.

Things I didn't care about:

1) Movie performance

2) GPS

I spent a couple of days researching cameras that fit my requirements. There are some wonderful camera comparison sites out there (dpreview, for one) that were invaluable in my research.

All in all, I'm very happy with this camera and would buy it again.

My only quibble? I don't care for the charger because it comes with a cord that attaches to... Read more
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for an upgrade from an older point and shoot, May 14, 2012
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If you're still using a point and shoot camera that's more than a few years old and you're tired of pushing the button and holding it down waiting forever for the damn thing to take a picture then this is a great next camera for you.

Our old digital camera was fine for throwing in our pocket when we went on trips, but the shutter delay was so horrible that we'd miss fast paced moments or people would get tired of smiling as they hold a pose anxiously waiting for that flash. We had a few trips planned this summer and wanted an upgrade that would take clearer faster pictures generally for photo books and online viewing.

I did TONS of research online and got all tangled up in megapixels and optical zoom and features that I probably would never use anyway. I'm not advanced enough to move up to a SLR camera, but I wanted something that was a step up from the camera I have now. After getting dizzy from all the online reviews I finally just went to some big box stores... Read more
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little Camera, May 12, 2012
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Easy to use and good quality shots.
The video zoom is smooth and always in focus.
The HD is striking watching on a tv.
I downloaded to my PS3, and like to watch videos and slide-shows.
Many nice features like the shoot a still shot when in video mode, the panoramic feature,
3D capable, the nice long zoom.
Small enough to fit in your pocket and have with so you don't miss a shot, is partly why I bought this camera.
It responds quickly, and ready for the next shot.
Looked at many cameras and found this to be a good value.
It is my first Sony camera, and I am impressed.
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