ZING NEOPRENE CAMERA CASE
Have a shiny new SLR camera? Don’t want to carry around a big camera case? Look no further than the Zing. This neoprene case fits snugly over the entire camera, keeping it reasonably safe from water, sand, and small impacts. Zing clips to the camera strap itself so you don’t even need a place to store the case when shooting…but it easily squishes and fits into any pocket anyhow. Plastic clips attached the zing to your camera strap but are very week, I now use a small carabiner instead.[ad#reviews]
Sizing the zing can be problematic. The large zing claims to fit any lens up to 4 inches while the XL fits cameras with …

Pentax K200D 10.2MP DSLR Camera
I used to own a Canon Rebel. I am never going back.
I decided to switch to the K200D for the following features:
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The use of AA batteries means I always have a backup and don’t have to carry an extra charger (I use AA rechargeable batteries – enelopes – and already use a AA charger).
Water resistant and shock absorbent body stands up to the rigors of travel.
Built in image stabilization (built into the body) means any lens I buy is cheaper because I don’t need to pay extra for an IS lens. Additionally, with this feature I can often get away without the use of a tripod.
All Pentax cameras fit …

Pentax DA 18-250mm Lens
This lens is the amateur photographer’s dream come true. Wide enough for all but the closest macro shots and still with enough zoom for just about everything else. This is one stop shopping. If I am [ad#reviews-image-only] close enough to an animal to see it, I am close enough for a close up. The range is such that this is the only lens I need – ever – so less to carry. Since I’m not switching lenses I don’t have to worry about dirt in the body either. It does have a hefty weight to it but considering that it is 2 or 3 lenses in one, and I …

This little camera is amazing. No reason whatsoever for a full camcorder. For the size and convenience of this device the sound and video quality is superb. [ad#reviews-image-only] Having 60 minutes of video capacity has always been enough as I rarely shoot more than a few minutes in a given day. Downloads via the USB (rather than memory card) make things even easier.
Cons: The zoom feature exists but is hardly worth using as it is very minimal. We have also struggled viewing video files on the computer without the flip software. We ultimately downloaded their proprietary software from the flip.com website for free. With this software installed basic editing is easy but …