Kit includes:1) Lowepro Flipside 300 Backpack Camera Case
2) LensPen Lens Cleaning System
3) LensPen DigiKlear LCD Cleaning System
4) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
The compact, lightweight design of the Flipside 300 backpack lets you carry your pro digital SLR without worry. The unique back compartment entry gives you safe, easy access to camera gear when you're setting up plus extra security when you're on the move. Outer storage panels keep digital accessories and personal items close at hand.
Capacity: 1 Pro DSLR with 300mm f/2.8 lens attached plus 13 additional lenses or flash units, 1 tripod, multiple cables, memory cards, manuals and other digital accessories
The LensPen is one of the most invaluable accessories a photographer can own. Its unique design makes cleaning your lens fast, simple and effective. On one end, a retractable soft brush sweeps dust and loose particles away from the glass. On the other end, a special dry cleaning compound is used to gently remove fingerprints and spots. The result is a crystal clear lens surface and better pictures in just seconds, a feat that other cleaning items just can't match.
The LensPen DigiKlear LCD Cleaning System has a special triangular tip that gives it the ability to clean the corners of many screens that would otherwise remain covered in dust and grime. The result is a crystal clear screen in just seconds, a feat that other cleaning items just can't match.
This 6-piece cleaning kit contains a Hurricane air blower, lens cleaning tissues, lens cloth, lens cleaning liquid, blower brush and cotton swabs.
Customer Review: Great Backpack for the Size
I bought this kit mainly for the pack. The cleaning system is mostly throwaway, as expected, but still cheaper than buying the lenspens' separately. My Canon 40D with a 70-200 lens fits nicely, even with a 1.4x extender mounted and the accessory bag in place. There is room for a couple more lenses in there as well. The rear loading takes a little getting used to. Nothing wrong with it, just years of ingrained memory with a front loading pack to overcome. After using it, you wonder why all packs aren't this way. It makes total sense and not worrying about putting the dirty side of the pack on your back is a nice relief. With the waist belt in place, you can safely un-shoulder the bag and swing it around for access without completely removing. My reasons for not giving a perfect five star rating are as follows. The bag is a bit too narrow. This limits internal storage such that only one side of center is usable for lenses; the other side is only wide enough for small accessories. The narrow width also means you can't reach the water bottle while the bag is shouldered. This may not be an issue for a small framed person, but I have broad shoulders and don't even come close to reaching. The side pocket for CF cards and such is a bit too tight. Also, because the zipper doesn't go all the way down, access to the bottom is slightly restricted. This was an intentional design choice to retain the sturdy bottom tray but worth noting. On the plus side, in addition to the rear loading, this pack is very well constructed. The padding is ample and firm, the carry handle is great, and the shoulder straps are comfortable. There appears to be some kind of rigid material in key places to help retain the pack's shape. The pack feels sturdy enough that you could toss it across a parking lot and your gear would still be fine, not that I recommend doing so. The bottom tray is sturdy and flat, allowing the pack to stand upright and remain stable, even when loaded. Overall, a great pack for a small amount of gear.
American Football - a game of high stakes and even higher emotions, whether it's the joy of watching an immaculate catch, the anguish of losing a game by a "wide-right" field-goal, or the worry of seeing your quarterback blindsided by an angry lineman with something to prove.
What makes football a high-paced, anything-can-happen event also makes it very difficult for digital photographers. You must deal with 22 players on the field (not to mention referees and coaches trying to get their points across), plus the midday sun outside or inconsistent lighting inside domes. Unless you have a press pass, you also must deal with nose-bleed seats in large stadiums and shouting and screaming fans ready to jump up at a moment's notice to block your shot. Whew!
To help you score a touchdown with your digital photos I've listed 5 digital photography tips, and 4 more are listed in Part II.
1) Don't Get Your Hopes Up
This sounds like a lousy tip to start things off, but hear me out. If you're sitting in nose-bleed seats and don't own a digital camera with a large optical telephoto zoom (digital zoom doesn't matter), football players will likely appear as just large dots in your photos. And if you're sitting behind a tall person that loves to stand up and cheer after every play, good luck taking great photos from your seat without getting a shot of the person's head in the way.
In either of these two scenarios, look around the stadium for aisles or walkways where you can hang around without impeding others' views (and getting security nervous). You need a clear line of sight; an errant head or foam "we're number one" hand appears in too many photos.
2) Buy a Camera with Plenty of Adjustment Features
I'm not saying you must run out and purchase a $1,000+ digital SLR (though it may help!), but make sure the digital camera you buy has plenty of adjustment options. At a minimum you should be able to adjust the shutter speed, ISO settings (more on both later), and metering or exposure levels to adjust to difficult lighting scenarios.
One other point - look for digital cameras with image stabilization features or lenses. Though this won't offset any blurriness caused by football players moving at high speed, it may reduce blurriness caused by shaking when holding a camera.
3) Ensure Your Camera can be Taken to the Game
Don't get sacked before you even get a chance to sit down. Stadiums have different rules about what you can bring to the game. At high-school or intramural games you may be able to bring any camera you desire. For college and professional games you may be limited to cheap compacts, "non-professional" digital camera, or cameras with a small maximum telephoto zoom.
4) Bring the Right Accessories
Bringing a digital camera is just the tip of the iceberg, like the extra point that comes after a touchdown. At a minimum you need:
* A lens hood - Focus light to your camera, essential on sunny days (even if it's cold).
* Extra memory - Great shots won't end at halftime; don't let your memory fill up by then.
* Extra batteries - What if a game goes to overtime?
* Waterproof camera bag - In case soda or alcoholic beverages are spilled.
* Cleaning supplies such as dry napkins and a lens-cleaning kit - See above.
If you're attending a football game that lets you take photos on the sidelines, bring along a tripod AND if you own one, a spare digital camera. The digital camera mounted on the tripod can be focused near the center of the field to take photos without camera shake, and you can use your spare camera for quick photos if the action is outside the other camera's range of vision. Just be prepared to move quickly if the action gets too close!
5) Don't Forget Tailgate Parties
Tailgate parties are as much of a part of the football experience as the game itself. Bring extra memory and batteries to take photos of your friends and other fans around the stadium. Snap a photo of the person wearing a rainbow wig, the fans painted in their teams' colors, and of impressive grilling setups.
Part II of this article will discuss more camera settings necessary to take quick photos during plays, as well as more advice on what you can do to prepare before the game.
Copyright 2009 Andrew Malek.
Andrew Malek is the owner of the MalekTips computer and technology help site at http://www.malektips.com . Whether you're ready to buy a new digital camera and need buying advice, or need hints on taking advantage of the camera you already own, visit http://malektips.com/camera for hundreds of free digital photography tips.
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