Reviews Tamron Autofocus 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Tamron Autofocus 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Product Description:

• Since the lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR photography, it provides high image quality in terms of resolution, contrast and flatness of image field
• It employs a new optical system designed to confine the changing angles of incidences of light rays reaching the imager within a certain scope over the entire image field from the center to the periphery, by considering the effects of variances due to zooming
• Peripheral light fall-off is minimized when compared with that of conventional lenses for film cameras so that images are uniformly bright from the center to the periphery
• Complicated mechanisms are built in the compact body thanks to new mechanical artifices. The lens is a multi-purpose zoom lens, yet excellent portability and ease of use are assured. A number of invisible engineering innovations required to downsize the lens, produce high precision parts and increase durability are incorporated in the new AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO
• Compatible w/ the following D-SLR cameras: Nikon D50, D70s, D80, D200, D2Xs, D2Hs & earlier models plus the Fuji S5 Pro & earlier models

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The Tamron AF18-200mm high power zoom lens features an entirely new optical design using XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass in an innovative way in order to optimize the overall distribution of optical power throughout the entire zoom range. This design reduces various aberrations to the absolute minimum and achieves remarkable downsizing at the same time. In addition, three hybrid aspherical lens elements and two LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements are used to accomplish effective compensation of on-axis and lateral chromatic aberrations, a critical factor to enhance the optical quality in digital photography. As a result, the lens provides outstanding optical quality in a multi-purpose zoom lens. A glare-reducing flower-shaped lens hood is included as a standard accessory. The special hood provides optimum shading of superfluous light rays that enter from the rectangular frame outside the image field. It employs a new optical system designed to confine the changing angles of incidences of light rays reaching the imager within a certain scope over the entire image field from the center to the periphery, by considering the effects of variances due to zooming. Complicated mechanisms are built in the compact body thanks to new mechanical artifices. The lens is a multi-purpose zoom lens, yet excellent portability and ease of use are assured. A number of invisible engineering innovations required to downsize the lens, produce high precision parts and increase durability are incorporated in the new AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful.
If you can't find the Nikon VR lens, buy this one.
By Wayne Kuban
If you're like me, you can't find the Nikon VR lens anywhere unless it's being marked up 50-100% by businesses taking advantage of the shortage (supply & demand, right?).After 2 months I got tired of waiting for the VR lens and bought this 18-200mm Tamron instead (vacation just days away). I have taken many dozens of walk around photos with this lens attached to my D200 getting a feel for it's capabilities. As a photo hobbyist rather than a real photographer, I produced some very acceptable results (and a few stinkers too).At higher magnifications it is more susceptible to camera shake than say my 70-300 Sigma lens, and I believe that may be due to the Tamron being a "slower lens" requiring slower shutter speeds to get the same amount of light through it (at high zoom). I can see where the Nikon VR lens would win hands down here since it's faster AND has vibration reduction, BUT - Do not discount this lens as I have managed to, with patience & a steady hand, or a tripod in some cases, produced great results.The Tamron is not all that noisy, and the auto focus is pretty quick. It does fail to autofocus in certain shady conditions so if you do most of your shooting in moderately dark shade you might run into trouble. It seems to do better with "contrasty" shade rather than dim grayish backgrounds where it really hunts for focus (mine anyway).I can't seem to get consistent results with the Tamron using a flash indoors. About half of my flash photos are slightly out of focus despite my best efforts at hand holding the camera still. The clear pix are great however. I have yet to take any indoor pix using my SB-600 flash so all of my indoor shots to date are using the pop-up flash. That probably has no bearing on the fuzzy shots I've produced but I thought to mention it.Overall I recommend this lens as a suitable outdoor walkaround lens. Nearly all of my outdoor shots are nicely sharp with great color and contrast. It's operation is smooth and feels good. For indoor shooting you MAY want to carry a faster lens like a fast, fixed (prime), or even the 18-70mm "kit" Nikon zoom which does significantly better indoors.

42 of 45 people found the following review helpful.
Great all around/travel lens
By S. Danczuk
This lens is great!! It does everything I need in one small package. I am using it on a Nikon D50 and the pictures it produces are nice and clear. I had read many reviews that said to stay away from all-in-one zoom lenses, but I did not want to carry around two different lenses all the time. I think for the average person who doesn't want to bother with switching lenses this is a great choice. I am very happy with my purchase.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
Nice zoom range, not so great quality
By J. Farrington
This lens is great for what it is made for, being versatile in its zoom range.That is about it for this lens. The quality of the images in a 4x6 are also fine, you can't tell the difference between that and the nikons I have, but only when you look at 4x6 prints. However, when you start to blow up the images you can really tell the difference of quality. The images are not sharp at all, and not because of a lack of focus.If you are interested in this lens for professional photography, I would not recomend it, there is no way I would shoot a wedding or any other event with this lens. But if you want a cheap lens that has a pretty decent zoom range, this is not a bad choice...assuming you don't plan on enlarging your images past 4x6.

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Buy Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Model A14M)

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Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Model A14M) Product Description:

• For digital SLR photography, it provides high image quality in terms of resolution, contrast and flatness of image field
• Designed to confine the changing angles of incidences of light rays reaching the imager within a certain scope
• Peripheral light fall-off is minimized when compared with that of conventional lenses for film cameras
• Complicated mechanisms are built in the compact body thanks to new mechanical artifices.
• The Zoom Lock prevents unwanted barrel extension when carrying the lens/camera combination

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The AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II is a high power zoom lens made for exclusive use with digital SLR cameras. The lens inherits the qualities and concepts of the existing AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di. It covers a powerful zoom range that is the 35mm film camera equivalent to a 28-300mm* on a digital SLR camera with a APS-C size imager. The lens provides the convenience of handling many photographic scenes and the capability of shooting ultra wide-angle to ultra telephoto shots without changing lenses. Tamron uses three hybrid aspherical lens elements and two LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements to achieve effective compensation of on-axis and lateral chromatic aberrations, a critical factor that enhances the optical quality of digital photography. Systematic countermeasures against ghosting and flare, annoying factors in digital photography, are also adopted with new technologies such as “Internal Surface coatings” and new multiple-layered coating technology for ordinary elements. In addition, the Minimum Focus Distance is 45cm (17.7") so you will be able to enjoy close-up (macro) photography of 1:3.7 at a 200mm setting. Di II Lenses -  Designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of the Di products. These lenses are not designed for conventional cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. Key Features: Lightweight and Compact Design for Excellent Potability Flower-shaped Lens Hood Internal Surface Coating to Reduce Ghosting and Flare Dedicated for Digital SLR Cameras Optical System Uses Special Glass and is Optimized for Digital SLR Characteristics in order to Enhance Optical Quality in a

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416 of 422 people found the following review helpful.
Good value - useful all-in-one lens
By A. C. Sisto
Like a baseball player with a decent batting average, some power, a little bit of speed and fairly good fielding ability, the Tamron 18-200 lens won't be an All-Star any time soon because it does not excel at any one thing. But, like that $500k/year utility infielder, this lens DOES provide a very good all-around value for what it is. Does it compare to a prime lens at either end? Heck, no. Is it a good lens to use when you can't carry a wide choice of lenses with you? Absolutely.I've been using this lens on my 20D quite a bit and have only a few minor gripes: it tends to hunt for AF (especially as you get closer to 200mm), and it's not the quietest lens I've used.An earlier reviewer mentioned that it maxed out at about 160mm. My own analysis shows that it is short of 200mm, but not by that large an extent; I found it much closer to 190. Still, there's no doubt that these zoom lenses with extreme ranges like this have a built-in fudge factor.Another reviewer described the problems he encountered when using two screw-on filters. There aren't too many primes that I've used that will avoid vignetting when using two filters. Heck, my 10-22 can barely handle one extra-slim. As for darkening the image - well, you're adding two more pieces of glass to a highly-complex lens assembly... just asking for trouble.As for the concern regarding blur at longer focal lengths, I highly recommend the use of a tripod. I noticed the exact same thing - blur and lack of sharpness - at lengths over 100mm. Keep the old rule of thumb in mind - if you're shooting handheld, your shutter speed should be no slower than the inverse of your focal length. A 200mm lens on a 20D (or Rebel XT for that matter), is an effective 320mm - I wouldn't recommend shooting any slower than 1/500 at max zoom with this lens - UNLESS you're using a tripod. When I mounted it firmly, I got great shots with no blur.Keep in mind that you get what you pay for here: the convenience of a wide-angle, normal, and moderate telephoto lens in one piece. If you're shooting professionally, or need absolutely perfect images, then carry the three or four lenses that this would otherwise replace in your bag. But if you want one easy-to-use, satisfactory lens, go for this one. It's a jack-of-all-trades, ace-of-none kinda deal.

138 of 140 people found the following review helpful.
Never ceases to amaze
By mcenut
I have owned this lens for over a year now and it never ceases to amaze me when I see the photos it produces. Over this last year I have come to learn a thing or two about how to use this lens.1) If you are going to shoot indoors, or in low light, with a long focal length (like 200mm) use a tripod or plenty of ambient light. This lens doesn't have a built in image stabilizer so you are going to steady the lens with the tripod or use a real fast shutter speed to minimize your hand jitter.2) Use a smaller aperture. I have found that my best photos come from an aperture of 8.0 thru 16. These apertures aren't great for bokeh (background blur) but they sure do allow you to take razor sharp pictures.Praise.Focal range. With one lens you are able to take nice wide-angle shots (18mm) and with the twist of zoom ring you have a nice telephoto lens (200mm) Definitely a good walk around lens for the day at the botanical gardens, museum or amusement park.Build quality. This lens gives you a nice solid feel in your hands. Give it a shake and it doesn't make a sound. The zoom and focus rings move smoothly without being sloppy. With a lens this well built you would expect it to be heavy. Not so with this lens, it's quite light (which is something you really appreciate after a long day of carrying it around.)Minimal chromatic aberrations. The lens' three hybrid aspherical elements and two low dispersion glass elements correct for almost all lateral and on-axis aberrations making most of your images optically clear.Size. At it's lowest focal length (18mm) the lens is small enough to fit into a mid size top loading camera bag while still attached to the camera body.Complaint?Well yes, I do have one minor complaint about the lens. Auto focus is slow. How slow? Well let's just say you won't want to try and photograph a two year old on the move. I have found that I can keep fast moving objects in better focus by switching to manual.

130 of 135 people found the following review helpful.
Great all use lens
By S. Mingus
I recently purchased this lens for use on my Canon 20D. I was never happy with the lens that came with the camera. I've been very happy with this lens.Pros:- Quality construction. The lens doesn't feel cheap.- Zoom range of this lens is fantastic.- Image quality is great.- Internal focusing makes using filters and hoods a piece of cake- Zoom lock is nice so the zoom ring doesn't turn while stored or carried.- Price. For the money this lens will give you a lot of bang for the buck.Con:- Auto focusing is a bit slow for a moving subject.

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Compare Prices for Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Model A14E)

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Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Model A14E) Product Description:

• Since the lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR photography, it provides high image quality in terms of resolution
• It employs a new optical system designed to confine the changing angles of incidences of light rays reaching the imager over the entire image field.
• Peripheral light fall-off is minimized when compared with that of conventional lenses
• Complicated mechanisms are built in the compact body thanks to new mechanical artifices. The lens is a multi-purpose zoom lens,excellent portability
• The Zoom Lock prevents unwanted barrel extension when carrying the lens/camera combination

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Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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416 of 422 people found the following review helpful.
Good value - useful all-in-one lens
By A. C. Sisto
Like a baseball player with a decent batting average, some power, a little bit of speed and fairly good fielding ability, the Tamron 18-200 lens won't be an All-Star any time soon because it does not excel at any one thing. But, like that $500k/year utility infielder, this lens DOES provide a very good all-around value for what it is. Does it compare to a prime lens at either end? Heck, no. Is it a good lens to use when you can't carry a wide choice of lenses with you? Absolutely.I've been using this lens on my 20D quite a bit and have only a few minor gripes: it tends to hunt for AF (especially as you get closer to 200mm), and it's not the quietest lens I've used.An earlier reviewer mentioned that it maxed out at about 160mm. My own analysis shows that it is short of 200mm, but not by that large an extent; I found it much closer to 190. Still, there's no doubt that these zoom lenses with extreme ranges like this have a built-in fudge factor.Another reviewer described the problems he encountered when using two screw-on filters. There aren't too many primes that I've used that will avoid vignetting when using two filters. Heck, my 10-22 can barely handle one extra-slim. As for darkening the image - well, you're adding two more pieces of glass to a highly-complex lens assembly... just asking for trouble.As for the concern regarding blur at longer focal lengths, I highly recommend the use of a tripod. I noticed the exact same thing - blur and lack of sharpness - at lengths over 100mm. Keep the old rule of thumb in mind - if you're shooting handheld, your shutter speed should be no slower than the inverse of your focal length. A 200mm lens on a 20D (or Rebel XT for that matter), is an effective 320mm - I wouldn't recommend shooting any slower than 1/500 at max zoom with this lens - UNLESS you're using a tripod. When I mounted it firmly, I got great shots with no blur.Keep in mind that you get what you pay for here: the convenience of a wide-angle, normal, and moderate telephoto lens in one piece. If you're shooting professionally, or need absolutely perfect images, then carry the three or four lenses that this would otherwise replace in your bag. But if you want one easy-to-use, satisfactory lens, go for this one. It's a jack-of-all-trades, ace-of-none kinda deal.

138 of 140 people found the following review helpful.
Never ceases to amaze
By mcenut
I have owned this lens for over a year now and it never ceases to amaze me when I see the photos it produces. Over this last year I have come to learn a thing or two about how to use this lens.1) If you are going to shoot indoors, or in low light, with a long focal length (like 200mm) use a tripod or plenty of ambient light. This lens doesn't have a built in image stabilizer so you are going to steady the lens with the tripod or use a real fast shutter speed to minimize your hand jitter.2) Use a smaller aperture. I have found that my best photos come from an aperture of 8.0 thru 16. These apertures aren't great for bokeh (background blur) but they sure do allow you to take razor sharp pictures.Praise.Focal range. With one lens you are able to take nice wide-angle shots (18mm) and with the twist of zoom ring you have a nice telephoto lens (200mm) Definitely a good walk around lens for the day at the botanical gardens, museum or amusement park.Build quality. This lens gives you a nice solid feel in your hands. Give it a shake and it doesn't make a sound. The zoom and focus rings move smoothly without being sloppy. With a lens this well built you would expect it to be heavy. Not so with this lens, it's quite light (which is something you really appreciate after a long day of carrying it around.)Minimal chromatic aberrations. The lens' three hybrid aspherical elements and two low dispersion glass elements correct for almost all lateral and on-axis aberrations making most of your images optically clear.Size. At it's lowest focal length (18mm) the lens is small enough to fit into a mid size top loading camera bag while still attached to the camera body.Complaint?Well yes, I do have one minor complaint about the lens. Auto focus is slow. How slow? Well let's just say you won't want to try and photograph a two year old on the move. I have found that I can keep fast moving objects in better focus by switching to manual.

130 of 135 people found the following review helpful.
Great all use lens
By S. Mingus
I recently purchased this lens for use on my Canon 20D. I was never happy with the lens that came with the camera. I've been very happy with this lens.Pros:- Quality construction. The lens doesn't feel cheap.- Zoom range of this lens is fantastic.- Image quality is great.- Internal focusing makes using filters and hoods a piece of cake- Zoom lock is nice so the zoom ring doesn't turn while stored or carried.- Price. For the money this lens will give you a lot of bang for the buck.Con:- Auto focusing is a bit slow for a moving subject.

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Price Comparisons of Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

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Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Product Description:

• Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long , 1-year warranty
• Silent and powerful ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) for autofocusing
• 25-degree angle of view is equivalent to 96mm lens on 35mm camera
• 60mm macro lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for EOS digital SLR cameras
• Floating optical system can focus down to life-size 1:1 magnification
• 60mm macro lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for EOS digital SLR cameras
• 25-degree angle of view is equivalent to 96mm lens on 35mm camera
• Floating optical system can focus down to life-size 1:1 magnification
• Silent and powerful ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) for autofocusing
• Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long; 1-year warranty

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60mm macro lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for EOS digital SLR cameras

25-degree angle of view is equivalent to 96mm lens on 35mm camera

Floating optical system can focus down to life-size 1:1 magnification

Silent and powerful ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) for autofocusing

Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long; 1-year warranty

Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long , 1-year warranty

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230 of 231 people found the following review helpful.
Sharp and Light
By Brian Koch
This was one of the first lenses that I purchased with my Rebel XT. Now after taking several thousand pictures with it I can honestly say it was well worth the cost. I very rarely have any unsharp pictures with this lens unless it is my own fault by trying to use too slow of a shutter speed without a tripod.I also have the 180mm f/3.5L Macro Lens, which costs about 3 times more than this lens, and although it is very clear and the extra reach is nice at times especially since it can be used with both the 1.4X and 2X TC's, it is very difficult to use inside without a tripod. The 60mm can be handheld if needed with very good results even if you have to bump your ISO up a little to do so.I have also used this lens for both inside and outside portrait work with very nice results.All-in-all, given it's small size and light weight I very rarely leave this lens behind when I go out because you never know when you might see a great macro shot.

147 of 151 people found the following review helpful.
Top-Notch
By R. W. Patton
I once thought that macro lenses were too specialized and that I would seldom need something so fine that I could photograph the segments in an insect's eye. That was until I bought this lens.I use it with a Canon 20D. My other lenses include the 17-85 IS zoom (versatile range but slow and not sharp), the 70-200mm f2.8L non-IS zoom (great for those moderate telephoto needs), and a 50mm f1.8 prime (very good for the price). But the 60mm is now my favorite lens, by a large margin. It's on my camera all the time, and the other lenses spend most of their time in the bag.It's very sharp; it's not heavy or conspicuous, and it handles fine macro photography or standard walking-around work (though not useful for wider angles).It's a little unfortunate that it doesn't come with a hood - Canon must make a fortune selling those hoods at the prices they charge. I'm probably going to have to buy a hood or hope somebody sees it on my Amazon wish list. It also doesn't come with a case, but if you're keeping the lens in a decent camera bag you don't need a case for the lens.More important than a hood is some kind of support for camera if you're doing any serious macro photography. With the lens wide open at f2.8 and the subject close to the lens you will only have about 1/4 inch (2-3 mm) of depth-of-field. Your breathing can move the camera enough to ruin your composition or knock the subject out of focus. So I'd suggest investing in some kind of small tripod or a bean bag or something to help hold it still. Of course, you can also boost the ISO and thereby get away with a faster shutter speed, but that's at the expense of a slight loss in quality. Depending on how your pictures are being used, that may or may not be important.

214 of 231 people found the following review helpful.
Macro and Portrait in ONE lens!
By TheTeh
4 starts because otherwise 5 stars is inevitable:1) Slow autofocus (hunt at times) but is to be expected of a macro lens.2) built quality not as solid as expected at this price range.I bought this lens instead for two purpose: Macro and Portrait! I was thinking of buying the 100mm macro plus 85mm f1.8 but this lens saves me buying two lenses! I have been very happy with it as what it is. I don't do flying insects very much so it is not a problem but that said I was able to get 1:1 shot of a fly, see sample here:[..]There are other samples in this gallery here:[...]The large aperture (F2.8) means that one could have shallow DOF and great for low light such as this pic:[...]For portrait, I accidentally took this photo during the London Bombing of a women 'Shocked' by the incident unfolding in the public TV display. It was a coincident that her background inmage was the winning Reuter's photo of Tsunami tragedy and the matching colour of their dresses! I was quite far away so was able to capture her from head to toe:[...]This illustrate the capability of both macro and normal photography using this lens. You will not regret it unless your primary aim is to shoot flying insets where longer 100mm or 150mm macro lenses may be needed in this case.

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Price Comparisons Canon PowerShot SD500 7.1 MP Digital ELPH Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Coach Edition)

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Canon PowerShot SD500 7.1 MP Digital ELPH Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Coach Edition) Product Description:

• 7.1 megapixel digital ELPH camera with curved, metallic body
• Large, two-inch LCD screen for easy, on-camera viewing
• DIGIC II image processor for fast processing, crisp colors, and excellent image quality
• USB 2.0 high-speed support for fast downloads and transfers
• Enhanced movie mode with 60 fps recording

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1209 of 1225 people found the following review helpful.
Which of the SDxxx Series is right for you?
By diljs
Let me begin by saying that Canon makes exceptional digital cameras; the best in the market right now. This is because they have always used high quality components since they began manufacturing digital cameras. This one is no exception.Now that I've sold you on a Canon, which one should you choose?First off, let's see if you really need an SDxxx camera, or would be better suited with a cheaper non ultraportable camera.The SDxxx Series offers several key advantages over less portable models:-Beautiful, sleek design and metallic body will wow anyone who sees it.-Gorgeous 2 inch LCD screens-The excellent Dig!c 2 processor (other Canons only have dig!c 1)-Much better movie mode than previous Canons-Small light, easy pocketabilityOn the other hand, there are some significant drawbacks due to the components Canon had to use to get the camera so small:-Few manual controls.-Pictures are not as sharp as those of similar non ultraportable cameras.-The flash is very close to the lens (lots of redeye problems)-More purple fringing issues than other Canons-Proprietary batteries that are expensive to replace-The LCD is very fragile. Read the SD200 and SD300 reviews to see lots of unhappy people whose LCDs broke. Canon's warranty does NOT cover this either. My suggestion? Buy using a credit card that offers a warranty in addition to the manufacturer's. If your lcd breaks, many CC companies will replace the camera no questions asked!If you don't need the ultra portability and flashy looks of the SD cameras, a slightly larger camera with more features might be right for you. I would highly suggest Canon's A510 or A520 if you don't need an SD model.If you still want an SD model, which one should you choose? The SD200 with 3.2mp, the SD300 with 4mp, the SD400 with 5mp, or the SD500 at a whopping 7.1mp?Your first instinct may be that more megapixels is better. Today, however megapixel ratings are similar to Ghz ratings in the computer world: They used to mean a lot, but they don't mean as much anymore. More megapixels do NOT mean a better image. They mean a larger printable image. Unless you have to have huge prints, you simply do not more megapixels. In fact, the 3.2mp of the SD200 is enough for anyone who doesn't plan on printing pictures larger than a standard 8.5x11 sheet of paper.That having been said, there are some differences between each SDxxx model. In order to get the larger 7.1mp sensor in the SD500, Canon had to make the camera larger. Thus, it is around a quarter inch thicker and 30% heavier than the other 3 models. The larger size did enable Canon to pack more features into it, however:Features unique to the SD500:-1/4 inch thicker-30% heavier-50% longer flash range-14% more battery lifeThe SD400 and SD500 also share these benefits over the SD200/SD300:-New "Night Display" feature which brightens the LCD in low light-My Colors feature lets you highlight or swap colors right on the camera-USB 2.0 High Speed supportThe following are shared by all the SDxxx Cameras:Pros:-Beautiful, eye catching design-Great image quality, though not as good as non ultraportable models-New Dig!c 2 image processor-Excellent Movie Mode-3x optical zoom is adequate for most people-Excellent, intuitive manual controls-Huge 2.0 inch lcd that looks great under various lighting conditions-Uses widely available and cheap SD cardsCons (most of these are minor quirks):-Some purple fringing problems-Proprietary batteries are expensive to replace and inconvenient at times-Lots of issues with fragile LCDs-No RAW support-Few manual controlsIf you do choose this product, the first thing you should buy is a larger SD memory card. The camera comes with a 16mb card (32 in the SD500), which is pretty much useless.You should also immediately purchase a case and some screen protectors to protect the LCD.

331 of 345 people found the following review helpful.
Canon SD500 vs Sony DSCP200
By William M. Gibson
I am probably one of the first people that can now say that they have owned the new Sony DSC P-200 and the new Canon SD-500. In another review, I noted why I was not pleased with the picture quality of the Sony (lots of blurry pictures and unnatural color). I went out and got the Canon today. WOW! Big difference! I've taken about hundred shot with the Canon, in varying lighting situations, all in auto mode, and not one blurry picture!!! The quality, detail and clarity is much better than the Sony in my opinion. I did not conduct a rigorous test, but just took some identical shots in identical lighting with both cameras, and the Canon won hands down. Sharper pictures. More detail. More natural color.The Canon is very small, definitely pocket sized, but still easy to hold firmly. It powers up quickly, so you won't miss that quick shot. I can't comment on most of the manual features of the camera because I've been shooting in auto mode, but based on my experience so far, manual adjustment, while available, won't be needed for most of the shots I will be taking. Once I have the time, I plan to explore all the high end features of the camera, but for now, I can't comment intelligently or fairly.The only knock I have is that the flash is underpowered. This is a common problem with all ultra compacts, but I think I will probably go out and buy an external flash at some point. A few of my indoor shots could have benefited from a stronger flash, but even those shots were not all that bad.Perhaps I have a defective Sony camera, but I have seen some other reviews where people had problems with blurry pictures, and it seems to be a known problem with the camera. After playing around with the Canon, I don't even want to take the chance of returning the Sony and getting a replacement. Its getting returned right away.

66 of 67 people found the following review helpful.
Hindsight is always 20/20 - Made the right decision up front
By J. P. Koenig
Before I took the family on a Disney Cruise to the Carribean, I shopped for a digital camera. I spent many nights reading reviews from various sites, compared prices vs features, size, megapix, accessory cost, memory card price,etc. I narrowed it down to a Sony Cybershot vs the Canon. I can say that I am not a pro photographer in any sense, but I enjoy snapping "tourist" photos and ones of the family so one day when I am senile I will remember. THIS CAMERA TOOK FANTASTIC PHOTOS, FOOEY ON THE NAYSAYERS. The only reason their pictures turned out blurry is because they cant hold their hands still!WHY I'M GLAD I DIDNT BUY THE SONY:Sony memory cards are a rip off (try pricing their high-speed ones versus regular SD high speed), their spare batts are a cha-ching, and their fragile LCD's are complained about a lot. Even though the Canon camera itself costs more than the Sony camera did, the Sony accessories would have cost me more than a fully loaded Canon w/ accessories! I'm sure the photos would have been nice also, but the features on the Canon are better and I have a higher megapizel camera for an overall cheaper cost of ownership.CANON'S COOL FEATURES!1. Besides taking gorgeous, rich, color photos, I spent a few minutes reading the manual. If you set it to SCN scene mode, there are a ton of pre-programmed modes that compensate for every setting, beach, night, indoor, close-up plants, and even fireworks. I played with the various modes and I easily figured out which was best for the picture about to take. The Disney cruise ship did fireworks from it and the pix are awesome. Cant wait until the 4th of July!2. Super fast 1 second, ready to shoot time from the pocket. Didnt miss a single action moment!3. Photostich- allows you to take panaramic photos left, right, up and down, then the included software automatically pastes the pictures together! It rocks!4. Battery life was fantastic. I wasted my money on the spare battery (which was a generic Digipower from Best Buy and it died after 20 shots!) I used the camera all day, took photos and motion video and used up the 1gb storage space and the battery never died that day.5. I bought a 1GB high-speed SD card for it from Fry's and I took motion videos with this camera! They play back in Windows media player and I emailed those out; people thought it was from a camcorder! I owned a Panasonic D-Snap and promptly sold it after my trip to Australia last fall. Wish I took the Canon there instead! Make sure you buy the high speed SD cards not a super Sunday sale cheap 512 card for $59! A 1gb high speed is about $80-$100. Also, dont forget to do a low level format 1st!6. Their included software is a little cumbersome to learn, but it works well once figured out. Just wish it had more editing features in it instead of having to use an external software for advanced editing.7. LCD can be seen at 50% level even in full sunlight & zoom was decent for a compact dig cam.CONS (IF ANY)I dont really have any true complaints, but to be fair here are some. Why pack a 32mb SD card? That's worthless, it holds like 7 pictures, Canon ditch it and lower the price instead! Dont like the flappy door thing covering the USB jack, seems cheesy. Camera can get slippery, use the hand strap at all times, thats cheap insurance!Hope this review helps, I know I appreciate the other reviews people posted here, it helped me make the right decision for an investment that costs over $700 with all the accessories.

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Discounted Lund 95086 Genesis Tri-Fold Tonneau

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Lund 95086 Genesis Tri-Fold Tonneau Product Description:

• Comes completely assembled for a quick and easy installation
• Tear resistant fabric with unmatched low profile design
• All black rails and bows provide classy looks; durabiltiy and easy operation.
• Cover folds up in seconds to allow complete access to truck bed and is secured with heavy duty buckle straps
• Limited Lifetime Warranty on frame and cover.

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The Genesis Tri-Fold Tonneau cover comes completely assembled and installs in under 2 minutes. Easy to use Quick release cam latches provide tension and security to the cover. High Quality double-sided fabric with black matte finish is tear resistant. Buckle style closure straps easily store cover in open position. Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect Fit, looks great, couldn't ask for more...
By Alex O
I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma Double-Cab 4x4 Shortbed; I didn't know if this fit EXACTLY for that truck; but it claimed it did. Well, got it last week, and all is lookin great! It really looks to be made well. The clamp system is plenty tight, and can be adjusted. BTW, make sure you look in the box THOROUGHLY! I have the track system for tie-downs in the bed as MOST Tacoma's do...and they didn't include any reference in the manual. I thought i had a big problem at first, but when i combed through the box, found the all important aluminum adapters for the rails. They themself were made PERFECTLY for the rail system, and allows you to clamp the cover on tightly. Great job by Lund....

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Not bad for the price
By Kristofer
Install -A very easy install on my 2008 Tacoma double cab. It came with 4 brackets that slipped into the track system and 4 clamps are used to hold the cover to the brackets.Fit -On the Tacoma, the bed narrows near the back, so this cover looks a bit off. There are 2" of the black plastic rail exposed near the cab, but at the tailgate, the cover almost goes over the side of the rails. The cover had 3 sections, it must be all down, or 2 folded up.Finish -The cover is fairly taught and looks good, on cooler days, there are some wrinkles in the corners, just cosmetic.Overall, I'm happy with this cover. It keeps my bed dry, was easy to install, and was the cheapest folding cover that I could find.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Nice cover
By David Wickert
Nice quality, functional tonneau cover. Very sturdy construction with quality parts. Fit and finish is nice, but the only thing that I would say that is negative is that it does hang over the back edges just a bit. This is really more of an issue with the truck bed being tapered a bit towards the rear, and I am not sure if the tonneau cover could have been shaped the same way, but I imagine it could have been.I bought this particular model for one main reason, which is for when I have to drive the garbage cans down to the end of the driveway. I can just flip the back part up and throw the garbage cans in there, which fit nicely in the small opening and don't have much opportunity to tip over. Also, I seem to be getting better gas mileage and feel less drag having this cover installed.

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Compare Prices Lund 90082 Genesis Snap Soft Tonneau Cover

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Lund 90082 Genesis Snap Soft Tonneau Cover Product Description:

• Easy to open snaps allows access to cargo
• Clamp and rail system is padded to protect truck bed
• Easy "no drill" installation system installs in under 20 minutes
• High quality double-sided fabric with black matte finish is tear-resistant
• Limited lifetime warranty on frame and cover

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The Lund Genesis sleek tonneau cover is made from premium vinyl that is custom fitted for your vehicle, improves gas mileage and protects your cargo from the elements. The heavy duty powder coated bows and rails prevent water or snow build-up and the integrated rear tailgate seal will not get knocked off like adhesive seals. Rails and bows are black powder coated for a weather resistant finish.

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Great Cover and Easy to install
By Cmsa Cowboy
Shipping was fast got it in three days. I was headed out of town on a trip received the box at work and pulled over in a car wash and had it installed in the rain in under 20 minutes. Good product good seal and looks nice

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