Canon PowerShot S40 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Product Description

A whole host of impressive technical features opens up a sea of creative possibilities. And all wrapped up in an extraordinarily beautiful and robust metal case. Advancements include a new RGB color filter and digital signal processor, giving you richer more lifelike color, even when shooting under adverse conditions. Cut out the middleman with the Direct Print mode. Connect your PowerShot S40 directly to the Canon CP-10 card photo printer or the Bubble Jet S820D and enjoy brilliant, long-lasting color prints without the need for a PC. And when one image isn't enough to tell the whole story, switch to movie mode to record short video clips - even with sound! With the PowerShot S40, you're not just up-to-date, you're a step ahead.

Amazon.com Product Description

Canon's S30 and S40 cameras fill a gap in the company's digital lineup. Nestled between the ultra-tiny Elph models and the feature-packed PowerShot G and Pro models, the S30 and S40 combine most of the portability of the former with nearly every advanced feature of the latter.

With the exception of their CCD sensors (the S30 is a 3-megapixel model, while the S40 is 4-megapixel), the cameras are essentially identical. Each features a brushed aluminum body with a sliding clamshell lens cover, a 3x optical zoom Canon lens, and a 1.8-inch LCD on the back of the camera for previewing and reviewing shots.

For beginners, the cameras are point-and-shoot simple. Just twist the dial to Auto and start snapping pictures. For more experienced photographers, both models include aperture priority, shutter priority, and full manual modes, plus manual focus, exposure compensation, slow-sync flash, spot metering, and adjustable ISO (from 50 to 400 on the S40, and 50 to 800 on the S30).

Movie mode lets you capture video clips with sound. At 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 pixels, the movies aren't camcorder quality, but they're fun and convenient, and they're perfect as e-mail attachments. The cameras also include an unusual voice-memo feature, which lets you record up to 60 seconds of audio with each image.

To provide maximum battery life in the smallest possible space, the cameras use a proprietary lithium-ion battery (both the battery and a charger are included). The battery charges quickly and holds a reasonably long charge, but if you're planning to use the camera for extended outings, a spare battery is a good idea. A larger-capacity memory card is also advisable if you want to shoot more than a dozen photos at a time or really take advantage of the movie mode. The cameras use Type I or Type II CompactFlash cards, including the Microdrive. To print your photos at home, the S30 and S40 connect directly to Canon's CP-10 and S820D printers for easy printing--you don't even need a computer.

If you're looking for a camera with the sleek, compact style of a point-and-shoot with the extensive manual controls of an advanced amateur camera, the S30 and S40 are both great choices.

Customer Reviews:

BE VERY CAREFULL OF THE SLIDING COVER!.......2006-07-29

I actually own the SD30 which is the 3.2MP which is our very first DC. I got it for the birth of my daughter and has captured all her milestones but sadly after 3 1/2 years the sliding cover for the lens gave out and the lens is stuck and so the camera would not operate anymore. The cost of having it repaired in a Canon service center in IL is as much as buying a new one so I am just looking to buying a newer model (still a Canon of course) Canon has proven a name in the world of photography by the quality of pictures you to take with their camera.

ood stable camera.......2005-12-17

I like the fact that the camera uses compact flash. The compact flash cards come in sizes up to 4G so that is nice.
Easy to use.

Beautiful pictures and few drawbacks.......2005-03-13

I've had the camera for a few months now and it's my first. I knew almost nothing about how to use a camera like this, and it does have A LOT of customization options. I did use the manual for the first day or so, but playing with it gave me the most knowledge.

Anyway, on to my review.

Pros:
-Beautiful picture quality. Compression isn't spectacular at the highest resolution, but much detail is still represented in the photos.
-Solid, sturdy design that is very pleasing to the eye.
-More options than you'd ever think you'd use, but they are all fantastic. The numerous ways of manually adjusting the picture are probably my favorite thing about the camera.
-Fast battery charging.
-Easy access to memory card and battery.
-Fast LCD response.

Cons (if you notice):
-Sliding lens cover hasn't broken, but it seems delicate.
-Mushy "Set" button mainly used to delete photos (in my experience). You'll get used to it.
-A little heavy.
-Shutter response isn't fast.
-Flash is a little too bright at standard settings, but is a cinch to adjust in most shooting modes.
-Movie mode could be better, but that's not what you're buying this for.

Recommendations:
-Extra memory, of course. The provided 16 MB card will only hold about 10 pictures in fullsize at full compression.
-An extra battery (or two, why not?). Go on eBay and find a knockoff battery. Search "NB-2L"
-A case. Buy one that's protective, and not too tight, because putting the camera in the case could inadvertently open the lens cover.

Overall: I highly recommend this camera, even if you don't know much about photography. If you care about how your pictures turn out, you will enjoy using this camera.

Perfect handheld for the amatuer photographer!.......2004-01-03

This is a great camera for anyone looking for advanced features at a compact size. Unlike Canon's "lower-end" models, the S40/45/50 series pack in all the adjustable/tweakable features seen in most "SLR" cameras at a lower cost. This camera is not as compact as some of Canon's and some of the other manufacturer's units. But the additional features offered by these cameras outweight the size/weight penalty.

My only complaint with these cameras are their less than desirable lenses. The S40 has a 3x optical zoom (11x digital) and doesn't have the lens power of some of the other Olympus cameras. Then again, if you're looking for that type of lens capability, you're not looking at these cameras and are more apt to looking at the higher-end SLR versions.

Overall, these cameras have the Canon photo quality and the construction quality. A great buy!

If you want to get into digital photography.......2003-12-31

...this is a good camera to start with. Especially if you use a Mac because it works great with iPhoto. If youre a beginner like me, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of features the S40 offers, but dont worry. Just put it on automatic and you will be able to take great pictures. It just takes a little practice to get used to the delayed response shutter button.

Some of the things I like about it:
1. It takes very nice pictures. Your pictures will look as good as anyones.
2. It has a movie mode that I didnt know existed until recently. Saves the movie (with sound) in AVI format (QuickTime player will play it)
3. Attractive small body (and who doesnt like attractive small bodies?)
4. The LCD display is great for reviewing your pictures
5. It takes gigantic pictures. At 100% they are about 20" tall by 30" wide. You probably wont ever print out anything this large, but this just means you have a lot of detail and resolution wont be a problem.

What I dont like as much:
1. Too many manual settings keeps me from experimenting too much. You would have to read the manual if you want to do any shooting besides automatic. And who wants to read a manual?
2. You have to get pretty close to your subject. Taking group pictures from much further than 10'-15' will not turn out very good. If you can get up close you will have great pictures. Dont try to use this camera at a football game from the stands. I just dont think it has enough zoom power.

Ive enjoyed using mine for the last year and a half. Like the reviewers before me, I recommend doing the following:
1. Get an extra battery cause you never know when the battery will run out of juice. It will cost $25-$50 depending on what brand you get.
2. Im not sure what size compact flash card comes with the camera, but its probably in the 16MB range which is pretty much useless. Being a 4.0 Megapixel camera, and shooting such a large picture, it eats up memory. Get a couple of 128MB's or even larger if you can and you will have room to take 100 or so pictures.
3. I dont think it comes with Photoshop Elements, but if you can afford it, get it. If you do cropping and getting photos web-ready you will want to have this or the full Photoshop package (you better be very good if you want Santa to bring this)

You will like this camera and all your friends will tell you that you take great pictures.

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LTO I Tape Cartridge, Up to 200GB (IMN41089)

Manufacturer: Imation
ProductGroup: Kitchen
Binding: Kitchen

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Product Features:

LTO I

Up to 200GB

Sold As: Each

ASIN: B00078VIMO

Product Description

Item #: IMN41089. LTO Tape Cartridges, Cleaning Cartridge
• Single reel tape cartridge with new "open" format is ideal for high-capacity backup, restoration and archival needs
• Scalability to accommodate a wide range of system platforms
LTO I
Up to 200GB
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LTO I Tape Cartridge, Up to 200GB (MAX183800)

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LTO I Tape Cartridge, Up to 200GB (MAX183800)

Manufacturer: Maxell Corp. Of America
ProductGroup: Kitchen
Binding: Kitchen

Computer Carts & Machine Stands | Carts & Stands | Office Furniture & Accessories | Categories | Office Products

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Product Features:

LTO I
Up to 200GB
Sold As: Each

ASIN: B00078U1IG

Product Description

Item #: MAX183800. LTO Tape Cartridges, Cleaning Cartridge
• Single reel tape cartridge with new "open" format is ideal for high-capacity backup, restoration and archival needs
• Scalability to accommodate a wide range of system platforms
LTO I
Up to 200GB
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great mac hard drive

MAXTOR A01C200 OneTouch 200GB External Personal Storage Drive ( Mac )

Manufacturer: MAXTOR
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

External Hard Drives | Hard Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | FireWire | USB 1.1 | USB 2.0
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Product Features:

7200 RPM spindle speed for ultra-fast response

Stands horizontally or vertically

Stackable, anodized aluminum design

FireWire ( IEEE-1394 ) connectivity (cable included) to compatible Macintosh computers

Power On/Off button

ASIN: B0002447BC

Product Description

The MAXTOR A01C200 OneTouch 200GB External Personal Storage Drive makes it easy to add blazing fast storage that swings wide to door to creative freedom! With a storage capacity of 200GB, you'll suddenly have ample workspace for large video, audio or graphics projects. Dantz Retrospect Express software and power management utilities included Drive formatted for Mac

Customer Reviews:

great mac hard drive.......2006-01-10

we have three of these drives in our office. It has a very solid feel, the case is made out of extruded metal that is about 2 or 3 mm thick. This hard drive is built like a tank, very solid, but a bit on the heavy side.

it has 2 firewire 400 ports on the back. This is great for mac users, since this drive can be a startup disk if needed.

This drive is great for file storage, back ups. we also use it as a scratch disks when using photoshop, illustrator, etc. I use it for storing large video files.

Pros.
1. Very Solid Construction.
2. It's quiet
3. the one touch back-up works well, and is fairly easy to set-up.
4. firewire allows the drive to be a start up disk

Cons.
1. Heavy
2. the blue face plate is not that attractive

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Microtel Internal 52x CD-RW drive (CR-SA252BENB)

Manufacturer: Microtel
ProductGroup: CE

CD-RW Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | External Drives | FireWire Drives | Internal Drives | Mac Drives | USB Drives
Product Features:

52x maximum recording (write) speed

24x maximum rewrite speed

52x maximum CD-ROM read speed

SMART-BURN disc monitoring and speed adjustment technology

Supports all popular CD formats, even photo, video, karaoke and multi-session CDs

ASIN: B00027EHYG

Product Description

52x maximum recording (write) speed, 24x maximum rewrite speed, 52x maximum CD-ROM read speed, 2MB memory buffer, 80 ms average seek time, EIDE (ATAPI) interface, Just-BURN buffer under-run error protection, SMART-BURN disc monitoring and speed adjustment technology, Supports all popular CD formats, even photo, video, karaoke and multi-session CDs, System Requirements: Intel Pentium II 400MHz or faster; Windows 95, 98SE, 2000, ME or XP, 64MB RAM; 75MB hard drive space; 5.25" internal drive bay, Sound card to record/playback audio files, Open IDE connector, SVGA monitor, 1 year warranty, return to Microtel

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Won't turn off, Service locations few and far between

Good TV, fixes for some problems

don't buy this tv

Very happy with my purchase

Buy a JVC or Sony

Panasonic CT20G6 20" Monitor-TV

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Panasonic Remote Control 1531289

RCA ANT200 VHF/UHF/FM Amplified Indoor Antenna

Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector

Monster Cable TGHZ-2RF Two Gigahertz Low-Loss RF Splitters For TV & Satellite 2-Way 2 Gigahertz RF Splitter

InVoca 24977 Voice Activated Universal Remote

Product Features:

PanaBlack picture tube with two-line digital comb filter

Stereo/SAP reception with dbx noise reduction

Artificial intelligence sound control

Parental guidance control

Easicon remote control

ASIN: B00005BIDM

Product Description

Panasonic constantly improves its popular PanaBlack televisions. The glass in Panasonic's signature PanaBlack picture tube is darker than conventional tubes to help combat the picture-degrading effects of ambient light. The company's high-end model, the CT-20G6, is equipped with 2 Sets of A/V input jacks for connecting to outside sources and has Stereo/SAP reception with DBX noise reduction for a clear, crisp sound. A/V input jacks link your outside sources directly to audio and video circuits in the TV set, bypassing the tuner. This direct connection allows for optimum picture reproduction. Panasonic TVs really do sound as good as they look. The CT-20G6 is equipped with a built-in stereo decoder that can receive both TV stereo and Separate Audio Program (SAP) broadcasts where available. The DBX noise reduction system helps give you clear, crisp sound with appropriate stereo separation. Artificial intelligence sound control automatically adjusts the volume level to prevent wide variations in sound between different TV stations and types of programming. Other features include stereo headphone jack, Trilingual Menu System, FM Radio with 6 Presets, Clock, Sleep and On/Off Timer, Closed Captioning on Mute, 2-Line Digital Comb Filter and V-Chip Program Lockout. The Easicon Remote Control is also included.

Customer Reviews:

Won't turn off, Service locations few and far between.......2002-06-17

We are having the same problem as many others -- the set won't stay turned off. It seems to get worse over time. It was a mere occasional annoyance at first, but now is a real problem. Plus Panasonic requires us to travel about 20 miles to a repair facility (in a major metro area - Wash DC!). Hardly seems worth it! We will try a different remote as suggested by another reviewer, but if that doesn't work I think we'll have to buy a new set.

Good TV, fixes for some problems.......2002-06-01

I haven't had the picture quality problems others have described with this TV, but I have had the turn-itself-back-on-after-turning-it-off problem happen. A combination of a different remote control (the one that Panasonic includes is really not that great) and adhering paper cutout devil horns (seriously, it works!) keeps the TV off when it's supposed to stay off. Generally, most people experience that problem when turning the TV off from the remote, so it's really the remote's fault. Otherwise, it's a decent, relatively lightweight, good looking TV with nice features. Admittedly, I wish I had bought a Sony, but this is a great runner-up for a very decent price.

don't buy this tv.......2002-05-13

I justg bought this and that night I noticed that some stations have a surging image to them. I also had the problem that sometimes the tv turns itself back on when I try and shut it off.

Very happy with my purchase.......2002-04-17

I'm not sure what is going on with some of these other reviews. But, I'm more than happy with my purchase, the tv has a great picture and the sound is incredible.

Buy a JVC or Sony.......2002-04-08

This model is VERY disappointing...., I had a problem with the TV turning itself back on. It usually took 3-5 tries to get it to stay off. ... Well, mine was off from the beginning, and I still had the problem.

Also, the built in FM tuner only received one station, so that feature was worthless.

...

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Smart Ringnodes are the industry standard for flexibility, power management, performance and scalability. Providing universal solutions for all client and server applications, Smart Ringnodes feature the widest set of supported environments. With 100/16/4 capability, workstations can be equipped today to run in 4 or 16Mbps networks, ready for future increases in bandwidth demand. The Smart 100/16/4 Ringnode offers wirespeed performance at 4, 16 and 100Mbps with auto-ringspeed detection making it easy to equip today; s workstations to meet the demands of the future.The unique LAN Support Software is a complete set of drivers and utilities supporting Madge 100/16/4 and 16/4 PCI, ISA and PC Card Token-Ring adapters. LSS 6.1(1) provides driver support for DOS, OS/2, Novell NetWare, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT. It also includes full online documentation and a range of diagnostics, configuration and driver management utilities designed to make the deployment and support of Token-Ring desktops and servers as easy as possible. The Smart 100/16/4 PCI Ringnode offers MAGIC PACKET wake-on-LAN power management and support for Microsoft OnNow. Network managers considering implementing remote wake-up capability can incorporate these comprehensive power management features today and also be ready to migrate to next generation operating systems such as Windows NT2000.

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Ln28 28ppm Laser Printer with Ethernet

Manufacturer: Genicom
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Monochrome | Laser | Printers | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
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Accessories:

Netgear FWG114P 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server

Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121)

Belkin F2A046-10 IEEE 1284 A-B Parallel Printer Cable (10-FT)

Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)

APC BE350U 350VA Back-ups Es

ASIN: B000067TX4

Product Description

Maximize your productivity while adding quality and style to your output with a powerful laser printing solution featuring Intelliprint architecture. The LN28 laser printer delivers up to 28 pages per minute at a 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. Genicom has embedded true Adobe PostScript 3 into the controller architecture providing you with the industry's highest quality for text, graphics, imaging, and application portability across computer platforms. The LN28 printer meets your needs with a wide range of paper handling features that support media sizes ranging from 3.9 x 5.8 inches to 11.6 x 17.0 inches. This printer is compatible with most common networking protocols and server platforms including Microsoft LAN manager, Novell NetWare, Telnet, DEC LAT, IPX/SPX, NetBIOS, EtherTalk, TCP/IP, and SNMP.

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Lancast SFP PLUGGABLE OPTICS-CWDM 80KM 1450 NM ( O411-80-45 )

Manufacturer: Lancast Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Networking Kits | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00020G7AA

Product Description

Metrobility Optical Systems is an innovative, next generation optical networking company focusing on delivering optical access and connectivity to create a more efficient, more reliable, and more manageable network infrastructure. Metrobility is first to harness the power of Ethernet and fiber optics to deliver superior carrier-class network connectivity solutions to bring WAN manageable capabilities - optical remote management, connectivity, and access - to the metropolitan area network.

Product Description

Sync and charge your iPAQ Pocket PC without a cradle! Connect one end of the cable directly to your iPAQ and the other end to the USB port on your PC or Mac. Use this cable to synchronize and charge the 3800, 3900 and 5400 series iPAQ pocket PCs.

Customer Reviews:

It works on nearly iPAQ models.......2004-12-29

It is small and light, so much easier to carry than the cardle. And it works on nearly all models of iPAQ. I tried on my iPAQ H6315 PocketPC phone. Bascially they share the same connector!

Product Description

Quickly adapts any speaker cabinet or amplifier that has a Speakon® input or output to allow the use of a standard 1/4" to 1/4" speaker cable. NL2FC Speakon® male to 1/4" in-line female jack. 16 gauge. 1' length. Mfg. #S16NQF-1.

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