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Canon vs. Nikon: Battle of the Titans

I recently bought a new Nikon D3X and after playing with it I’m now ready to let you know how it stacks up against the some other comparable cameras on the market, specifically the Canon 1Ds Mark III.

Today in my studio you’ll find the one Nikon D3X, three Canon 1Ds Mark IIIs, two Canon 5D Mark IIs, and one 39MP Hasselblad H3D-II. Because I’m constantly swapping between bodies, a lot of practical experience has surfaced about these cameras. Through time, trial and error, I’ve realized that each body has its own particular place to shine. I also get a lot of feedback from my assistants as to which cameras they prefer to shoot with and why.

Nikon Digital SLR & Laptop Backpack Kit with LensPen + Multi-Card Reader + Cameta Bonus Accessory Kit for Nikon D700, D300, D200, D90, D80, D60, D5000, D40x, D40 Digital SLR Cameras Kit includes: 1) Nikon Digital SLR & Laptop Backpack; 2) Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System; 3) USB 2.0 All-in-One Multi-Card Reader; 4) Digital Image Recovery Software; 5) LCD Screen Protectors; 6) 6-Piece DSLR Cleaning Kit; 7) Microfiber Cleaning Cloth ♦ Made from rugged, weather-resistant nylon, this backpack will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash and other accessories. The two front pockets feature padded compartments with adjustable padded dividers, enough to safely hold an SLR camera body, and up to five lenses or other similarly-sized accessories. Two large, zippered side pockets and two small mesh side pockets are perfect for storing smaller accessories such as lens filters, memory cards, cables, batteries or film. This backpack also features a padded, zippered laptop compartment on the back of the bag, which comfortably holds a notebook computer up to 15.5 x 10.75 inches in size. A padded back and shoulder straps ensure comfort even when carrying heavy loads, and a topple-resistant base keeps your gear from falling over. ♦ The Nikon LensPen Lens Cleaning System has a soft retractable brush and a non-liquid compound on a natural chamois tip to remove fingerprints, dust and grit from any lens. A must for maintaining coated lenses. ♦ Transfer files from your memory card to your computer while preserving your camera’s battery life with this USB 2.0 card reader. Reads CF, SD, xD, MS and more! ♦ Restore accidentally deleted images to your memory card with Image Recall digital image recovery software! ♦ Reduce glare, enhance your view, and prevent scratching with this set of LCD screen protectors. ♦ This 6-piece cleaning kit contains a Hurricane air blower, lens cleaning tissues, lens cloth, lens cleaning liquid, blower brush and cotton swabs. ♦ Keep your camera clean and smudge-free with this handy microfiber cleaning cloth.
Customer Review: SLR Backpack Kit with Accessories
This is a wonderful, quality product for a great price. I carry two slrs, with additional equipment and this allows me the freedom to work and protect the cameras and lens.

Tenba Shootout Sling Camera Bag – Medium (Black) + Tripod + Cleaning Kit

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Tenba Shootout Sling Camera Bag – Medium (Black)
♦ 2) Precision Design Deluxe Camera Tripod with Carrying Case
♦ 3) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit

The Tenba Shootout Sling bag is designed from the ground up for serious outdoor imaging. Shootout gear is light on your shoulders but heavy on protection, access and features.

Key Features:

• Accommodates 1 SLR body, plus 3-4 lenses, flash and accessories or 1 mounted 300mm telephoto lens (in long lens configuration)
• Customizable space for cameras, lenses, and everything that goes with them
• Converts to a long lens bag — interior dividers can be easily removed to accomodate a mounted telephoto lens
• Maximum protection, with weather-resistant materials and construction, and shock absorbing padding in all the right places
• Exclusive WeatherWrap cover is the fastest and easiest auxiliary weather protection system around
• Quick Access pockets get you into the bag and at the lens you need, fast
• Expedition-ready harness and belt components for comfort, support and stability when the loads are heavy and the going is tough
• Fast-draw camera hatch — swing to the front, open, grab and shoot
• Padded sling features phone / audio pouch and stowaway backup security strap
• Front accessory pocket organizes media, note pad and other accessories
• Fully adjustable and removable dividers let you custom-fit the Sling for your equipment
• Bottom feet protect against moisture and abrasion, and pull strap helps “quick swing” the bag
• Special, YKK weather-sealed zippers keep the elements out

Achieve maximum image quality with this sturdy, lightweight 57-inch tripod.

Precision Design DSLR300 Universal High Power Auto Flash with Zoom/Bounce/Swivel Head for Digital SLR Cameras + Tripod + Batteries + Charger + Case + Cleaning Kit

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Precision Design DSLR300 Universal High Power Auto Flash
♦ 2) Precision Design Deluxe Camera Tripod with Carrying Case
♦ 3) Multi-Voltage Rapid Charger with 4 NiMH Batteries
♦ 4) Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case
♦ 5) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit

This universal high-power flash unit for digital SLR cameras is the perfect accessory for any photographer looking for reduced red-eye, evenly lit subjects, or more power for telephoto shooting. This flash can be effective at ranges of over 50 feet, reduces shadows, and adds depth to your pictures thanks to the adjustable head, which zooms, swivels and tilts for added versatility.

Avoid camera shake and achieve maximum image quality by setting your camera on this sturdy, lightweight 57-inch tripod.

Provide your camera with plenty of power with 4 ultra-high capacity 2900mAh Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries and a multi-voltage rapid charger.

Made from durable nylon, and outfitted with a leather reinforced handle, this multi-compartment case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash, and accessories. Features four padded dividers in the main compartment to secure your equipment, and includes numerous zippered and mesh pockets for smaller items.

This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you’ll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.

Tenba Shootout Sling Camera Bag – Medium (Olive) + Tripod + Cleaning Kit

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Tenba Shootout Sling Camera Bag – Medium (Olive)
♦ 2) Precision Design Deluxe Camera Tripod with Carrying Case
♦ 3) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit

The Tenba Shootout Sling bag is designed from the ground up for serious outdoor imaging. Shootout gear is light on your shoulders but heavy on protection, access and features.

Key Features:

• Accommodates 1 SLR body, plus 3-4 lenses, flash and accessories or 1 mounted 300mm telephoto lens (in long lens configuration)
• Customizable space for cameras, lenses, and everything that goes with them
• Converts to a long lens bag — interior dividers can be easily removed to accomodate a mounted telephoto lens
• Maximum protection, with weather-resistant materials and construction, and shock absorbing padding in all the right places
• Exclusive WeatherWrap cover is the fastest and easiest auxiliary weather protection system around
• Quick Access pockets get you into the bag and at the lens you need, fast
• Expedition-ready harness and belt components for comfort, support and stability when the loads are heavy and the going is tough
• Fast-draw camera hatch — swing to the front, open, grab and shoot
• Padded sling features phone / audio pouch and stowaway backup security strap
• Front accessory pocket organizes media, note pad and other accessories
• Fully adjustable and removable dividers let you custom-fit the Sling for your equipment
• Bottom feet protect against moisture and abrasion, and pull strap helps “quick swing” the bag
• Special, YKK weather-sealed zippers keep the elements out

Achieve maximum image quality with this sturdy, lightweight 57-inch tripod.

Tenba Messenger Camera / Laptop Bag – Large (Plum) + LensPens + LCD Protectors + Cleaning Kit

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Tenba Messenger Camera / Laptop Bag – Large (Plum)
♦ 2) Lenspen Lens Pen Cleaning System
♦ 3) Lenspen Digi-Klear LCD Cleaning System
♦ 4) Digital Camera LCD Monitor Screen Protectors
♦ 5) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Cleaning Kit

If you are a street-smart city dweller, urban warrior, or just one of those people in perpetual motion, and you need a compact, lightweight, discreet way to carry your laptop, basic DSLR photo equipment, papers and files, meet your new best friend and travel buddy.

Key Features:

• Durable, weather-repellant, 1000 Denier nylon construction
• Padded laptop sleeve built in for notebook computers up to 16″ x 11″ x 2″
• Adjustable, padded photo insert — use it to carry a camera and 2 or 3 lenses, or remove it to make more room for books and papers
• Pockets and organizers inside and out, for everything from photo to audio to cables, office/school necessities and more
• QuickAccess top zipper lets you get your laptop out of its separately-padded internal sleeve, without having to open the whole bag
• 3M Scotchlite reflective accent strip, super-tough hardware, massive stress point reinforcement, and more!
• D-ring for quick connect shoulder strap
• Webbing loops on both sides to attach a compact camera pouch or other clip on accessories
• Bottom reinforced with rubberized, moisture & abrasion-resistant panel
• Padded, contoured shoulder pad and hand grip

The LensPen and LensPen Digi-Klear are 100% safe for all lenses and screens, will never spill or dry out, and is effective over hundreds of cleanings.

Reduce glare, enhance your view, and prevent scratching with this set of LCD screen protectors.

Tenba Shootout Sling Camera Bag – Medium (Olive) + LensPens + LCD Protectors + Cleaning Kit

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Tenba Shootout Sling Camera Bag – Medium (Olive)
♦ 2) Lenspen Lens Pen Cleaning System
♦ 3) Lenspen Digi-Klear LCD Cleaning System
♦ 4) Digital Camera LCD Monitor Screen Protectors
♦ 5) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Cleaning Kit

The Tenba Shootout Sling bag is designed from the ground up for serious outdoor imaging. Shootout gear is light on your shoulders but heavy on protection, access and features.

Key Features:

• Accommodates 1 SLR body, plus 3-4 lenses, flash and accessories or 1 mounted 300mm telephoto lens (in long lens configuration)
1 mounted 300mm telephoto lens (in long lens configuration)
• Customizable space for cameras, lenses, and everything that goes with them
• Converts to a long lens bag — interior dividers can be easily removed to accomodate a mounted telephoto lens
• Maximum protection, with weather-resistant materials and construction, and shock absorbing padding in all the right places
• Exclusive WeatherWrap cover is the fastest and easiest auxiliary weather protection system around
• Quick Access pockets get you into the bag and at the lens you need, fast
• Expedition-ready harness and belt components for comfort, support and stability when the loads are heavy and the going is tough
• Fast-draw camera hatch — swing to the front, open, grab and shoot
• Padded sling features phone / audio pouch and stowaway backup security strap
• Front accessory pocket organizes media, note pad and other accessories
• Fully adjustable and removable dividers let you custom-fit the Sling for your equipment
• Bottom feet protect against moisture and abrasion, and pull strap helps “quick swing” the bag
• Special, YKK weather-sealed zippers keep the elements out

Lexar Professional 8GB 233x CompactFlash Card + USB Reader + Memory Card Case + Cleaning Kit

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Lexar Professional 8GB 233x CompactFlashTM Card
♦ 2) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed CompactFlashTM Card Reader
♦ 3) Universal Digital Memory Card Hard Case
♦ 4) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit

This Lexar Professional Series 8GB 233x CF card enables without compromise the ultimate speed, shooting and performance capabilities of your digital camera. It’s especially ideal for fast paced applications such as sports, nature and photojournalism, where waiting for an image to process or having to change a full memory card is not an option. Never lose out on that special photo opportunity just because your original memory card is full.

Transfer files quickly and easily, and conserve your camera’s battery life, with this convenient USB 2.0 CompactFlash (CF) Card Reader.

Universal Memory Card Hard Case — Constructed with rugged high impact static resistant plastic. The interior is lined with a soft rubber-like material to securely hold your memory cards in place. There is simply no better way to store and transport your memory cards. This case will hold all types of memory cards, including SD, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Pro Duo, XD Picture Card, MiniSD, RS-MMC and MultiMediaCard. Small enough to fit in a pants, jacket, or camera bag pocket.

This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you’ll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.