Best Price Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Model 177DN)

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Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Model 177DN) Product Description:

• Dedicated to Nikon SLRs
• Rotational zooming
• 75 to 30 degrees angle of view
• Aspherical elements in the front lens group
• Lightweight and portable

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***OPEN BOX***   This NEW product you are browsing has been inspected by our certified technicians to ensure that it meets factory specifications. It is guaranteed to be in perfect working order but it is sold in AS IS condition (for example, the box may be torn, etc) and returns will not be accepted. Please contact us with any questions BEFORE placing an order.  We accept PayPal and all major credit cards. We do our best to describe each item we are selling to the best of our ability. Bear in mind that the Item is sold as-is with no warranty. Use the contact us page to request additional info or images on this product. Features A standard zoom lens from a wide 28mm to a medium telephoto range of 80mm. The use of aspherical elements in the front group reduces the number of elements required, and the use of strong engineering plastic in the barrel makes the body a light 237g. Consequently, it is easy to carry. Specifications Autofocus lens Lens Construction: 7 Groups/7 Elements Angle of View: 75?-30? Minimum Aperture: f/22 Minimum Focus: 27.5 in. Filter Diameter: 58mm Weight 8.4 oz. Length: 2.8 in. Diameter: 2.8 in. Included Accessories: Hood

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
A Good Lens aAt A Reasonable Price
By Timothy Kearney
Most camera kits come with a basic zoom lens, and my first Nikon camera came with a 28-80mm f/3.5 lens. It served me well for nearly ten years, but as of late it has not been focusing so well and in some shots I noticed what I thought were out of place hairs. A day later I took some shots of a lighthouse and once again noticed the out of place hair. Since lighthouses don't have hair, I took a closer look at the lens and noticed it was scratched. I needed a replacement les in a hurry for a special event and the only option was this lens from Tamron. I hoped for a Nikon lens that was out of stock, but was told by the dealer that this lens would be comparable since the Nikon lens was not one of the manufacturer's better lenses.For me, this lens is a "friends and family" lens. I use it for group shots, birthday parties and Christmas photos, and from time to time some scenic shots. I have better lenses for artistic purposes. This lens allows me to capture these moments just as I like. It's also sturdy which is a plus. When I'm capturing a building, lighthouse, or something that does not have too many intricate details I'm happy with the results. Some of the nature shots have not been a sharp as I would like, a f/2.8 would be a better choice for these situations, but they are still acceptable photos.This is a good all purpose lens for general use that works equally well in a digital and film camera. If landscapes and scenic are your specialty, you may want to consider a f/2.8, but for adequate quality photos, this lens will more than serve the purpose.While I am giving the lens a four star rating instead of five, it is due to the fact that there are better lenses available and its my guess that most people looking at this review may be considering two or three different lenses, so I don't want to be misleading, but if I were to give stars based on quality and value, I would give it five stars because it's more than worth its price.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
You get what you pay for.
By A Customer
This is the lens that came packaged with my Nikon N80. I've used it for over 1 year and deem it average. The autofocus is slow and noisy. Lens flare is an issue at almost every focal length. And the focus ring rotates which makes using a circular polarizer something of a pain. For [the price]it is passable. However, I recommend that you dig deeper in your pockets and buy something more robust and without the aforementioned niggling problems.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Great Lens for the Price
By D. Regenold
This is an excellent lens for the price it is set at. If you are a budget photographer you need to add this lens to your collection. The AF system is a little sketchy in low light situations, but it still works great. Also, the lens has the prefect zoom range to be your default "walk-around" lens. This is just a great piece of glass for the price. Highly recommended.

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Westinghouse 69001 Hearthstone Five-Light Chandelier, Burnished Bronze Patina Finish with Burnt Scavo Globe Product Description:

• Five-light chandelier with burnished bronze finish
• Burnt scavo glass
• Includes patented EZ install crossbar for ease of installation
• Height: 26-inches; Width: 23-1/2-inches; Chain: 108-inches; Wire: 120-inches
• Decorative addition to any home

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6900100 Features: -Burnt scavo glass.-Black wire and cord.-UL/CUL Listed. Includes: -Quick assist crossbar included.-Chain length (included): 108''. Color/Finish: -Burnished bronze patina finish. Specifications: -Accomodates (5) Standard Base, Soft White, A19 bulbs, 60 Watt Maximum (not included).-120 Volts. Dimensions: -Wire length: 120''.-Shade dimensions:7'' H x 4'' Dia..-Overall dimensions (of fixture): 26'' H x 23 1/2'' W. Collection: -Hearthstone Collection.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Impressive and affordable
By Cheryl E. Weagraff
This fixture was all I hoped for and more! The globes create a warm, intimate atmosphere, yet provide plenty of light for dinner guests or just relaxing at the table. Assembly was no more challenging than any other chandelier, but the item was well packaged and all the parts were included!!!!! Local big box stores had nothing that would compare. Would recommend to anyone looking for this style.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Nice light
By Lynn Ann Nicholosi
Light came as described, on time and itLooks lovely in our dining room, easy to install and worth the monry

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Manufacture flaw
By Witch
I bought this item and when I received it, the paint was chipping off terribly. So, I exchanged it for another one and ended up receiving two instead. The other two were just as flawed but I was able to take peices of each to make 1 chandelier that had very little to no flaws.It comes in pieces that you have to put together... and it's put together very easily. I was able to do it with very little confusion.No matter what I do, I can't get it to hang straight, but it's not very noticable. It's just a slight tilt.Even with the problems I had, I was able to get them fixed and I love this chandelier. I'm very happy with my purchase and it looks great in the dining room!

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Low Price Tiffen 62mm Infra-Red 87 Filter

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Tiffen 62mm Infra-Red 87 Filter Product Description:

• For black-and-white infrared film only
• No visible transmission
• 62mm diameter
• Total visible light absorption

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Infrared Filters Various filters are used to reduce unwanted visible light. Total visible light absorption, transmitting only infrared, can be useful. Prior testing is recommended.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Really good IR filter, no distortion
By Stephen Kalman
I had been wanting to try Infrared for some time, but always kept putting it off. Finally, I bought a few books and studied for a while, then took the plunge. Let me summarize what I've learned.1. The term Infrared photography has two meanings. One is to gather heat images. The other is to gather reflected IR light. We're talking about the second here. The first takes completely different equipment.2. Make sure your camera can take IR. All modern digital cameras have a filter over the sensor that blocks IR light. Some of them are far more sensitive than others and the ones that are too sensitive make using a filter like this impossible. There's an easy test. Grab your TV remote and set up to take a photo of the business end of it (as if you were going to use it to control your camera) then press any of the remote buttons while taking a photo. If you have live view, you don't even need to make an image. What you're hoping for is to see the IR light from the remote. Ideally, it will look like the light beam you'd get form a very tiny LED that you might buy for a keychain to use at night. More is better (shorter exposure times). If no IR light is present, stop here or use a different camera.3. Now, get this filter in the right size for your lens. In my case, my SLR blocked all IR, but my Canon G12 was fine. I bought the filter adapter for the G12 (which I also use for other filters, such as a polarizer) and I bought this filter.4. It will be hard to compose and frame your images. Use a medium or high F/stop and set your camera to bracket exposures if it has that feature. Pick something far enough away so that you can manually focus on infinity. If you really want to focus closer, get a measuring tape. Either way, manual focus is pretty much required.5. When you take shots, they'll appear in shades of red when you first look at them. If your camera has a setting that lets you see images on its LCD in monochrome, you can use that. Either way, you'll have to convert to Black and White in some editing program.6. I use Photoshop and Nik Software Silver Efex Pro to do my IR editing. You can start with Google's Picassa for free if you're just getting started with photo editing.7. One of the major benefits of IR photography is that the best IR times are mid-day, which is usually the worst time for color images. The opposite is true, too. Great morning or afternoon light won't usually give great IR photos, tho there are notable exceptions.All in all, I'm very happy with IR in general, and with this filter in particular. As with all filters, it makes no sense to put a cheap, distortion-prone filter on an expensive distortion free lens. Tiffen makes quality filters. You can pay more for other brands, but there's no need to do so.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Yes, this actually works with a DSLR!
By freemachine
This infrared filter works perfectly with a Nikon D7000. I was very worried about spending this much on a filter not knowing if the outcome would be desireable. There is some debate as to whether or not DSLR cameras can process infrared (IR) light due to IR blockers employed on the camera's sensor. Newer cameras, such as the Nikon D7000, are supposed to be increasingly less sensitive to IR than older ones. Some people say that the only way you can take IR photos with a DSLR is to have the camera physically modified (at some cost and risk), while others maintain that all you need is a suitable IR filter. I can verify that using a filter to remove visible light and pass only near-IR wavelenghts to the digital sensor works, as least with my Nikon. The effect is exactly what you would expect, some objects are dark while others appear to glow intensely. Long exposures are required, so there is a softness to the clouds in the sky and leaves on trees from movement. I've always wanted to take IR photos so this filter was well worth the investment, especially since I would never seriously consider gutting a very expensive and brand new camera.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
A Real Review For Tiffen 87-IR
By D. Mitchell
Don't know why this product is linked to reviews of 'Tiffen 58mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit' but I've seen stranger things here. I summarize it is from reviewers misusing the Product Link option.The Review: The #87-IR is a true Infrared filter and is opaque. See my photo example under `Large Images' above (lastly, after all the unrelated other photos). The photo was taken thru a Digital Samsung NX-10 w/Rokkor 20mm/2.8, 8 sec.Tiffen as been in the optic biz nearly forever and this filter carries the same heritage. It is costly because good IR filters are very costly to manufacture. In addition, the treaded-ring is not cheep and will run smooth without locking-up and the glass is of professional photo-optic quality. Hope this is of help to you.F.Y.I. at present, I would not say that the Samsung NX-10 is a good camera for IR photography.

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Buy Online Tiffen 67mm Hot Mirror Filter

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Tiffen 67mm Hot Mirror Filter Product Description:

• Reflects most infrared light
• For use with digital cameras
• 67mm diameter

Product Description

Some digital still cameras can have increased sensitivity to infrared light that may cause color rendition problems. The Tiffen standard Hot Mirror is designed to remedy this problem by reflecting most infrared light.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Definitely for obscure camera-part lovers!
By Norman Guilbert Jr.
There are a few of us who like to use old technology for its own sake. Maybe its the challenge of 'massaging' old technology to try to get state-of-the-art results out of obsolete equipment, maybe it is nostalgia for some. For me, it was a combination of wanting to save a few bucks while getting the best possible image quality. Several years ago I bought a very-used KodaK / Nikon DCS330 digital camera to wrap around several IX-Nikkor APS lenses I own. My how things have changed since this camera first appeared in 1997! The size is large, very large, even though the camera body Kodak used as a base is the 'smaller' Nikon Pronea 6i, which was an APS (remember that failed format??) unit. And it is very power-hungry: I eats 6 AA batteries so quickly (and so expensively) that the only practical solution is an external battery pack, in my case a used Quantum Battery 2, now discontinued, with a coiled cord tethering the two together.Why bother with all this stuff when you can get a small, faster, more-megapixelated camera? In short, Image quality. The color rendition, depth, saturation, and sharpness of the images taken with this camera are simply outstanding. I'm more than willing to put up with its 3.0 megapixel resolution to get what I consider to be the finest quality digital picture I've ever seen. Its hard to explain, but the picture is 'warm,' unlike the super-accurate and to my eyes cold rendering of most digital cameras. The DCS330 is more like film in warmness , albeit the intrusive graininess.But there are drawbacks. Size and weight of all this stuff is one, having to use an external power supply on your belt is another, and its need for this item being reviewed, a 'hot mirror,' is a third. A hot mirror is a special filter needed in early digital cameras to block infrared light from reaching the CCD sensor. Today, this technology is either built-in or isn't needed because of technological improvements, I'm not sure which. But the old digitals need this filter, or the image will have a reddish cast to it. The Kodak DCS330 had one built-in in front of the mirror inside the body, but it had to be removed to use IX-Nikkor APS lenses for which the Nikon body was originally designed, otherwise the lens, with its extra-deep seating within the camera body, would break the built-in hot mirror. Kodak said you can't use the IX-Nikkors; yes you can, but the internal hot mirror must first be removed and replaced with a lens-mounted version like this Tiffen.And that's all there is to tell. You need one of these if you are considering an older professional-grade Kodak digital with IX-Nikkor lenses, or if for any reason there is a need to replace the built-in hot mirror with a conventional lens-mounted hot mirror filter. Unless you like red-toned pictures, that is. The Tiffen does a great job, is of good quality. This part is pricey, but that may reflect the lowered demand and consequent higher cost per unit to produce. For people like me who simply enjoy playing with old, technologically-obsolete weirdo camera equipment, Tiffen's continuing production of this and similar filters for obsolete technology is a godsend.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Buy this filter!
By atomicblue
Hands down amazing. Really! Night & day being able to capture real greens, true blues, and those irascible reds. Purples are near close as well. I suddenly love taking photos with my new Canon SLR (EOS 450D). Amazing!!!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Obscure part, very happy
By Norman Guilbert Jr.
There are a few of us who like to use old technology for its own sake. Maybe its the challenge of 'massaging' old technology to try to get state-of-the-art results out of obsolete equipment, maybe it is nostalgia for some. For me, it was a combination of wanting to save a few bucks while getting the best possible image quality. Several years ago I bought a very-used KodaK / Nikon DCS330 digital camera to wrap around several IX-Nikkor APS lenses I own. My how things have changed since this camera first appeared in 1997! The size is large, very large, even though the camera body Kodak used as a base is the 'smaller' Nikon Pronea 6i, which was an APS (remember that failed format??) unit. And it is very power-hungry: I eats 6 AA batteries so quickly (and so expensively) that the only practical solution is an external battery pack, in my case a used Quantum Battery 2, now discontinued, with a coiled cord tethering the two together.Why bother with all this stuff when you can get a small, faster, more-megapixelated camera? In short, Image quality. The color rendition, depth, saturation, and sharpness of the images taken with this camera are simply outstanding. I'm more than willing to put up with its 3.0 megapixel resolution to get what I consider to be the finest quality digital picture I've ever seen. Its hard to explain, but the picture is 'warm,' unlike the super-accurate and to my eyes cold rendering of most digital cameras. The DCS330 is more like film in warmness , albeit the intrusive graininess.But there are drawbacks. Size and weight of all this stuff is one, having to use an external power supply on your belt is another, and its need for this item being reviewed, a 'hot mirror,' is a third. A hot mirror is a special filter needed in early digital cameras to block infrared light from reaching the CCD sensor. Today, this technology is either built-in or isn't needed because of technological improvements, I'm not sure which. But the old digitals need this filter, or the image will have a reddish cast to it. The Kodak DCS330 had one built-in in front of the mirror inside the body, but it had to be removed to use IX-Nikkor APS lenses for which the Nikon body was originally designed, otherwise the lens, with its extra-deep seating within the camera body, would break the built-in hot mirror. Kodak said you can't use the IX-Nikkors; yes you can, but the internal hot mirror must first be removed and replaced with a lens-mounted version like this Tiffen.And that's all there is to tell. You need one of these if you are considering an older professional-grade Kodak digital with IX-Nikkor lenses, or if for any reason there is a need to replace the built-in hot mirror with a conventional lens-mounted hot mirror filter. Unless you like red-toned pictures, that is. The Tiffen does a great job, is of good quality. This part is pricey, but that may reflect the lowered demand and consequent higher cost per unit to produce. For people like me who simply enjoy playing with old, technologically-obsolete weirdo camera equipment, Tiffen's continuing production of this and similar filters for obsolete technology is a godsend.

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Tiffen 82mm Hot Mirror Filter Product Description:

• Reflects most infrared light
• For use with digital cameras
• 82mm diameter

Product Description

Some digital still cameras can have increased sensitivity to infrared light that may cause color rendition problems. The Tiffen standard Hot Mirror is designed to remedy this problem by reflecting most infrared light.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Definitely for obscure camera-part lovers!
By Norman Guilbert Jr.
There are a few of us who like to use old technology for its own sake. Maybe its the challenge of 'massaging' old technology to try to get state-of-the-art results out of obsolete equipment, maybe it is nostalgia for some. For me, it was a combination of wanting to save a few bucks while getting the best possible image quality. Several years ago I bought a very-used KodaK / Nikon DCS330 digital camera to wrap around several IX-Nikkor APS lenses I own. My how things have changed since this camera first appeared in 1997! The size is large, very large, even though the camera body Kodak used as a base is the 'smaller' Nikon Pronea 6i, which was an APS (remember that failed format??) unit. And it is very power-hungry: I eats 6 AA batteries so quickly (and so expensively) that the only practical solution is an external battery pack, in my case a used Quantum Battery 2, now discontinued, with a coiled cord tethering the two together.Why bother with all this stuff when you can get a small, faster, more-megapixelated camera? In short, Image quality. The color rendition, depth, saturation, and sharpness of the images taken with this camera are simply outstanding. I'm more than willing to put up with its 3.0 megapixel resolution to get what I consider to be the finest quality digital picture I've ever seen. Its hard to explain, but the picture is 'warm,' unlike the super-accurate and to my eyes cold rendering of most digital cameras. The DCS330 is more like film in warmness , albeit the intrusive graininess.But there are drawbacks. Size and weight of all this stuff is one, having to use an external power supply on your belt is another, and its need for this item being reviewed, a 'hot mirror,' is a third. A hot mirror is a special filter needed in early digital cameras to block infrared light from reaching the CCD sensor. Today, this technology is either built-in or isn't needed because of technological improvements, I'm not sure which. But the old digitals need this filter, or the image will have a reddish cast to it. The Kodak DCS330 had one built-in in front of the mirror inside the body, but it had to be removed to use IX-Nikkor APS lenses for which the Nikon body was originally designed, otherwise the lens, with its extra-deep seating within the camera body, would break the built-in hot mirror. Kodak said you can't use the IX-Nikkors; yes you can, but the internal hot mirror must first be removed and replaced with a lens-mounted version like this Tiffen.And that's all there is to tell. You need one of these if you are considering an older professional-grade Kodak digital with IX-Nikkor lenses, or if for any reason there is a need to replace the built-in hot mirror with a conventional lens-mounted hot mirror filter. Unless you like red-toned pictures, that is. The Tiffen does a great job, is of good quality. This part is pricey, but that may reflect the lowered demand and consequent higher cost per unit to produce. For people like me who simply enjoy playing with old, technologically-obsolete weirdo camera equipment, Tiffen's continuing production of this and similar filters for obsolete technology is a godsend.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
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By atomicblue
Hands down amazing. Really! Night & day being able to capture real greens, true blues, and those irascible reds. Purples are near close as well. I suddenly love taking photos with my new Canon SLR (EOS 450D). Amazing!!!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Obscure part, very happy
By Norman Guilbert Jr.
There are a few of us who like to use old technology for its own sake. Maybe its the challenge of 'massaging' old technology to try to get state-of-the-art results out of obsolete equipment, maybe it is nostalgia for some. For me, it was a combination of wanting to save a few bucks while getting the best possible image quality. Several years ago I bought a very-used KodaK / Nikon DCS330 digital camera to wrap around several IX-Nikkor APS lenses I own. My how things have changed since this camera first appeared in 1997! The size is large, very large, even though the camera body Kodak used as a base is the 'smaller' Nikon Pronea 6i, which was an APS (remember that failed format??) unit. And it is very power-hungry: I eats 6 AA batteries so quickly (and so expensively) that the only practical solution is an external battery pack, in my case a used Quantum Battery 2, now discontinued, with a coiled cord tethering the two together.Why bother with all this stuff when you can get a small, faster, more-megapixelated camera? In short, Image quality. The color rendition, depth, saturation, and sharpness of the images taken with this camera are simply outstanding. I'm more than willing to put up with its 3.0 megapixel resolution to get what I consider to be the finest quality digital picture I've ever seen. Its hard to explain, but the picture is 'warm,' unlike the super-accurate and to my eyes cold rendering of most digital cameras. The DCS330 is more like film in warmness , albeit the intrusive graininess.But there are drawbacks. Size and weight of all this stuff is one, having to use an external power supply on your belt is another, and its need for this item being reviewed, a 'hot mirror,' is a third. A hot mirror is a special filter needed in early digital cameras to block infrared light from reaching the CCD sensor. Today, this technology is either built-in or isn't needed because of technological improvements, I'm not sure which. But the old digitals need this filter, or the image will have a reddish cast to it. The Kodak DCS330 had one built-in in front of the mirror inside the body, but it had to be removed to use IX-Nikkor APS lenses for which the Nikon body was originally designed, otherwise the lens, with its extra-deep seating within the camera body, would break the built-in hot mirror. Kodak said you can't use the IX-Nikkors; yes you can, but the internal hot mirror must first be removed and replaced with a lens-mounted version like this Tiffen.And that's all there is to tell. You need one of these if you are considering an older professional-grade Kodak digital with IX-Nikkor lenses, or if for any reason there is a need to replace the built-in hot mirror with a conventional lens-mounted hot mirror filter. Unless you like red-toned pictures, that is. The Tiffen does a great job, is of good quality. This part is pricey, but that may reflect the lowered demand and consequent higher cost per unit to produce. For people like me who simply enjoy playing with old, technologically-obsolete weirdo camera equipment, Tiffen's continuing production of this and similar filters for obsolete technology is a godsend.

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Cheap Tiffen 77mm Hot Mirror Filter

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Tiffen 77mm Hot Mirror Filter Product Description:

• Reflects most infrared light
• For use with digital cameras
• 77mm diameter

Product Description

Some digital still cameras can have increased sensitivity to infrared light that may cause color rendition problems. The Tiffen standard Hot Mirror is designed to remedy this problem by reflecting most infrared light.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Definitely for obscure camera-part lovers!
By Norman Guilbert Jr.
There are a few of us who like to use old technology for its own sake. Maybe its the challenge of 'massaging' old technology to try to get state-of-the-art results out of obsolete equipment, maybe it is nostalgia for some. For me, it was a combination of wanting to save a few bucks while getting the best possible image quality. Several years ago I bought a very-used KodaK / Nikon DCS330 digital camera to wrap around several IX-Nikkor APS lenses I own. My how things have changed since this camera first appeared in 1997! The size is large, very large, even though the camera body Kodak used as a base is the 'smaller' Nikon Pronea 6i, which was an APS (remember that failed format??) unit. And it is very power-hungry: I eats 6 AA batteries so quickly (and so expensively) that the only practical solution is an external battery pack, in my case a used Quantum Battery 2, now discontinued, with a coiled cord tethering the two together.Why bother with all this stuff when you can get a small, faster, more-megapixelated camera? In short, Image quality. The color rendition, depth, saturation, and sharpness of the images taken with this camera are simply outstanding. I'm more than willing to put up with its 3.0 megapixel resolution to get what I consider to be the finest quality digital picture I've ever seen. Its hard to explain, but the picture is 'warm,' unlike the super-accurate and to my eyes cold rendering of most digital cameras. The DCS330 is more like film in warmness , albeit the intrusive graininess.But there are drawbacks. Size and weight of all this stuff is one, having to use an external power supply on your belt is another, and its need for this item being reviewed, a 'hot mirror,' is a third. A hot mirror is a special filter needed in early digital cameras to block infrared light from reaching the CCD sensor. Today, this technology is either built-in or isn't needed because of technological improvements, I'm not sure which. But the old digitals need this filter, or the image will have a reddish cast to it. The Kodak DCS330 had one built-in in front of the mirror inside the body, but it had to be removed to use IX-Nikkor APS lenses for which the Nikon body was originally designed, otherwise the lens, with its extra-deep seating within the camera body, would break the built-in hot mirror. Kodak said you can't use the IX-Nikkors; yes you can, but the internal hot mirror must first be removed and replaced with a lens-mounted version like this Tiffen.And that's all there is to tell. You need one of these if you are considering an older professional-grade Kodak digital with IX-Nikkor lenses, or if for any reason there is a need to replace the built-in hot mirror with a conventional lens-mounted hot mirror filter. Unless you like red-toned pictures, that is. The Tiffen does a great job, is of good quality. This part is pricey, but that may reflect the lowered demand and consequent higher cost per unit to produce. For people like me who simply enjoy playing with old, technologically-obsolete weirdo camera equipment, Tiffen's continuing production of this and similar filters for obsolete technology is a godsend.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Buy this filter!
By atomicblue
Hands down amazing. Really! Night & day being able to capture real greens, true blues, and those irascible reds. Purples are near close as well. I suddenly love taking photos with my new Canon SLR (EOS 450D). Amazing!!!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Obscure part, very happy
By Norman Guilbert Jr.
There are a few of us who like to use old technology for its own sake. Maybe its the challenge of 'massaging' old technology to try to get state-of-the-art results out of obsolete equipment, maybe it is nostalgia for some. For me, it was a combination of wanting to save a few bucks while getting the best possible image quality. Several years ago I bought a very-used KodaK / Nikon DCS330 digital camera to wrap around several IX-Nikkor APS lenses I own. My how things have changed since this camera first appeared in 1997! The size is large, very large, even though the camera body Kodak used as a base is the 'smaller' Nikon Pronea 6i, which was an APS (remember that failed format??) unit. And it is very power-hungry: I eats 6 AA batteries so quickly (and so expensively) that the only practical solution is an external battery pack, in my case a used Quantum Battery 2, now discontinued, with a coiled cord tethering the two together.Why bother with all this stuff when you can get a small, faster, more-megapixelated camera? In short, Image quality. The color rendition, depth, saturation, and sharpness of the images taken with this camera are simply outstanding. I'm more than willing to put up with its 3.0 megapixel resolution to get what I consider to be the finest quality digital picture I've ever seen. Its hard to explain, but the picture is 'warm,' unlike the super-accurate and to my eyes cold rendering of most digital cameras. The DCS330 is more like film in warmness , albeit the intrusive graininess.But there are drawbacks. Size and weight of all this stuff is one, having to use an external power supply on your belt is another, and its need for this item being reviewed, a 'hot mirror,' is a third. A hot mirror is a special filter needed in early digital cameras to block infrared light from reaching the CCD sensor. Today, this technology is either built-in or isn't needed because of technological improvements, I'm not sure which. But the old digitals need this filter, or the image will have a reddish cast to it. The Kodak DCS330 had one built-in in front of the mirror inside the body, but it had to be removed to use IX-Nikkor APS lenses for which the Nikon body was originally designed, otherwise the lens, with its extra-deep seating within the camera body, would break the built-in hot mirror. Kodak said you can't use the IX-Nikkors; yes you can, but the internal hot mirror must first be removed and replaced with a lens-mounted version like this Tiffen.And that's all there is to tell. You need one of these if you are considering an older professional-grade Kodak digital with IX-Nikkor lenses, or if for any reason there is a need to replace the built-in hot mirror with a conventional lens-mounted hot mirror filter. Unless you like red-toned pictures, that is. The Tiffen does a great job, is of good quality. This part is pricey, but that may reflect the lowered demand and consequent higher cost per unit to produce. For people like me who simply enjoy playing with old, technologically-obsolete weirdo camera equipment, Tiffen's continuing production of this and similar filters for obsolete technology is a godsend.

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Tiffen 72mm Hot Mirror Filter Product Description:

• Reflects most infrared light
• For use with digital cameras
• 72mm diameter

Product Description

Some digital still cameras can have increased sensitivity to infrared light that may cause color rendition problems. The Tiffen standard Hot Mirror is designed to remedy this problem by reflecting most infrared light.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Definitely for obscure camera-part lovers!
By Norman Guilbert Jr.
There are a few of us who like to use old technology for its own sake. Maybe its the challenge of 'massaging' old technology to try to get state-of-the-art results out of obsolete equipment, maybe it is nostalgia for some. For me, it was a combination of wanting to save a few bucks while getting the best possible image quality. Several years ago I bought a very-used KodaK / Nikon DCS330 digital camera to wrap around several IX-Nikkor APS lenses I own. My how things have changed since this camera first appeared in 1997! The size is large, very large, even though the camera body Kodak used as a base is the 'smaller' Nikon Pronea 6i, which was an APS (remember that failed format??) unit. And it is very power-hungry: I eats 6 AA batteries so quickly (and so expensively) that the only practical solution is an external battery pack, in my case a used Quantum Battery 2, now discontinued, with a coiled cord tethering the two together.Why bother with all this stuff when you can get a small, faster, more-megapixelated camera? In short, Image quality. The color rendition, depth, saturation, and sharpness of the images taken with this camera are simply outstanding. I'm more than willing to put up with its 3.0 megapixel resolution to get what I consider to be the finest quality digital picture I've ever seen. Its hard to explain, but the picture is 'warm,' unlike the super-accurate and to my eyes cold rendering of most digital cameras. The DCS330 is more like film in warmness , albeit the intrusive graininess.But there are drawbacks. Size and weight of all this stuff is one, having to use an external power supply on your belt is another, and its need for this item being reviewed, a 'hot mirror,' is a third. A hot mirror is a special filter needed in early digital cameras to block infrared light from reaching the CCD sensor. Today, this technology is either built-in or isn't needed because of technological improvements, I'm not sure which. But the old digitals need this filter, or the image will have a reddish cast to it. The Kodak DCS330 had one built-in in front of the mirror inside the body, but it had to be removed to use IX-Nikkor APS lenses for which the Nikon body was originally designed, otherwise the lens, with its extra-deep seating within the camera body, would break the built-in hot mirror. Kodak said you can't use the IX-Nikkors; yes you can, but the internal hot mirror must first be removed and replaced with a lens-mounted version like this Tiffen.And that's all there is to tell. You need one of these if you are considering an older professional-grade Kodak digital with IX-Nikkor lenses, or if for any reason there is a need to replace the built-in hot mirror with a conventional lens-mounted hot mirror filter. Unless you like red-toned pictures, that is. The Tiffen does a great job, is of good quality. This part is pricey, but that may reflect the lowered demand and consequent higher cost per unit to produce. For people like me who simply enjoy playing with old, technologically-obsolete weirdo camera equipment, Tiffen's continuing production of this and similar filters for obsolete technology is a godsend.

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Buy this filter!
By atomicblue
Hands down amazing. Really! Night & day being able to capture real greens, true blues, and those irascible reds. Purples are near close as well. I suddenly love taking photos with my new Canon SLR (EOS 450D). Amazing!!!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Obscure part, very happy
By Norman Guilbert Jr.
There are a few of us who like to use old technology for its own sake. Maybe its the challenge of 'massaging' old technology to try to get state-of-the-art results out of obsolete equipment, maybe it is nostalgia for some. For me, it was a combination of wanting to save a few bucks while getting the best possible image quality. Several years ago I bought a very-used KodaK / Nikon DCS330 digital camera to wrap around several IX-Nikkor APS lenses I own. My how things have changed since this camera first appeared in 1997! The size is large, very large, even though the camera body Kodak used as a base is the 'smaller' Nikon Pronea 6i, which was an APS (remember that failed format??) unit. And it is very power-hungry: I eats 6 AA batteries so quickly (and so expensively) that the only practical solution is an external battery pack, in my case a used Quantum Battery 2, now discontinued, with a coiled cord tethering the two together.Why bother with all this stuff when you can get a small, faster, more-megapixelated camera? In short, Image quality. The color rendition, depth, saturation, and sharpness of the images taken with this camera are simply outstanding. I'm more than willing to put up with its 3.0 megapixel resolution to get what I consider to be the finest quality digital picture I've ever seen. Its hard to explain, but the picture is 'warm,' unlike the super-accurate and to my eyes cold rendering of most digital cameras. The DCS330 is more like film in warmness , albeit the intrusive graininess.But there are drawbacks. Size and weight of all this stuff is one, having to use an external power supply on your belt is another, and its need for this item being reviewed, a 'hot mirror,' is a third. A hot mirror is a special filter needed in early digital cameras to block infrared light from reaching the CCD sensor. Today, this technology is either built-in or isn't needed because of technological improvements, I'm not sure which. But the old digitals need this filter, or the image will have a reddish cast to it. The Kodak DCS330 had one built-in in front of the mirror inside the body, but it had to be removed to use IX-Nikkor APS lenses for which the Nikon body was originally designed, otherwise the lens, with its extra-deep seating within the camera body, would break the built-in hot mirror. Kodak said you can't use the IX-Nikkors; yes you can, but the internal hot mirror must first be removed and replaced with a lens-mounted version like this Tiffen.And that's all there is to tell. You need one of these if you are considering an older professional-grade Kodak digital with IX-Nikkor lenses, or if for any reason there is a need to replace the built-in hot mirror with a conventional lens-mounted hot mirror filter. Unless you like red-toned pictures, that is. The Tiffen does a great job, is of good quality. This part is pricey, but that may reflect the lowered demand and consequent higher cost per unit to produce. For people like me who simply enjoy playing with old, technologically-obsolete weirdo camera equipment, Tiffen's continuing production of this and similar filters for obsolete technology is a godsend.

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