Canon RC shutter release

Advantages: Forget Camera shake, well, almost.
Disadvantages: Can be a little fiddly

...If you didn't get one of these with your Canon, and are serious about photography then it really is a must have. The good thing about this remote is it's dual function, not only will it allow you to perform a shutter release but it will also allow you to take advantage of a 2 second timer function; without having to return to the camera. Canon have also made the RC5 remote, which, whilst it is slightly bigger and a little more comfortable to use, doesn't give you the option to pick between timer delay, and simple shutter release. This remote will easily give you a good 5M range, although I tend to use mine standing next to the camera when it's mounted on a tripod, simply to remove as much camera shake as I can. Obviously the windy weather can also contribute to camera shake, but I dont think they have invented a remote...

amartin13 28.12.2006 · Read review
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Buffet RC prestige Clarinet

Advantages: Great Quality and Sound
Disadvantages: A bit expensive

...After starting the clarinet at school i asked for a buffet B12 clarinet for christmas. I kept this clarinet until the last year of my A levels but my clarinet teacher advised me that i needed a new one to progress further. Because of this i then started to try many different clarinets. I tried nearly every model and every make and narrowed it down to a Buffet RC and a Buffet R13. The reason i chose an RC prestige was because of the dark mellow german tone compared to the R13 prestige which gives a brighter french tone. This clarinet served me well through my degree, i gained a first in major performance with this clarinet and enjoyed every minute of practicing with it. now i am a woodwind teacher i would always tell the pupils to go for Buffet as they make outstanding clarinet. Even the most basic models are well built and sound good...

musicdave 12.10.2007 · Read review
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Manfrotto 234RC Head

Advantages: Basic in design and foolproof
Disadvantages: None that I can envisage

...I Recently purchased 234RC Head, First time use proved to be either too stiff or too slack in operation with a 50-500 zoom. I dismantled the head for a quick look and found a disc of friction material of approximately 25mm outside diameter x 6mm bore. In a similar manner to another review of this item, I fitted P.T.F.E. shims cut out from sheet material and fitted these in place of the original friction disc. When dismantled, friction disc originally fits in a recess. I used 1 off 1mm shim at opposite end to recess to avoid metal to metal contact, and 2 pieces 1mm shim with a 6mm I/D-25mm O/D washer sandwiched between to make a shim-pack to fill recess. While you are at it, replace the 6mm x 65mm bolt with a stainless steel item. Similarly with Manfrotto 680 or other model monopod where all 5mm mild steel screws and nuts were replaced...

Andy-Womble 31.08.2008 · Read review
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RC-20XL A Loop That'll Last

Advantages: tough, long memory time, good features.
Disadvantages: expensive and highly specific function.

...I have been using a boss RC-20XL for about a year now and I must say I have found it a usefull and dynamic little piece of kit, but then when shops are asking around £160 for something it had better be usefull and a whole lot more to boot. I mainly use this when messing around with song ideas at home but I have used it at small university gigs and I can say that I haven't ever had any problems with it in the time that I've had it. Knowing its a Boss pedal is reasuring to me because I've had other old Boss pedals in the past and they have lasted forever. Basically this pedal acts as a Phrase recorder/Loop station allowing you to record a loop and then overdub your previous sound to begin building up layers into what can be an almost orchestral effect live on stage with only one guitar which is a pretty inpressive effect. There is...

Alfieabbott 16.06.2007 (15.06.2007) · Read review
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1GB but 16 HOURS MUSIC Storage

Advantages: Storage, user friendly
Disadvantages: What do I say, read the whole review

...the technical specs of Apple iPod Shuffle 1 Gb so that it's clear where lies the technical problems with this Apple?s tiny wonder (wonder it is) Here is the specs: PC interface(s) supported USB Flash memory installed 1 GB Integrated Digital storage None Weight 0.6 oz Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.6 in x 0.4 in x 1.1 in Body material Anodized aluminum Color Orange Available body colors Orang, Pink , Green , Blue Included accessories Docking station Software type Drivers & Utilities iPod Generation 2G Digital Player / Recorder Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz Supported bit rate 8 - 320 Additional features Variable bit-rate compatible Audio Features Sound output mode Stereo Additional features USB 2.0 compatibility, Battery level indication CD System...

roktimdutta 15.06.2009 · Read review
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Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec

Advantages: A great car from all angles
Disadvantages: Not as many extras included as I would have liked

...I am now the proud owner of a ford focus 1.6 zetec and for the first time in many years I have actually found a car that pretty muc suits all my needs. I have spent many a time in cars that are too big, too small, not suitable, not comfortable etc but this is everything I could ask for. I own the three door version but the doors open widely and when the front seat is moved forward there is plenty of room to get anyone in the back, even my mother in law who is disabled. The back of this car is extremely spacious, comfortably fitting 3 large adults in. The boot size is deceiving in that it looks pretty small but is very spacious indeed. Perfect for all those shopping bags as well as a childs pushchair. The actual drive of this car is superb. Mine runs on unleaded and is very economical. I can get over 200 miles to £35...

bexx0907 27.06.2009 · Read review
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Ipod shuffle 1GB

Advantages: Easy to use with simple menus
Disadvantages: Perhaps not eneough storage for some

...I was brought one of these ipod shuffle, 1 gb for Christmas. Ｉhave previously owned an ipod nano and have to say that I much prefer the shuffle, I have found it much more easy to use and more easy to attach to my clothing whilst using it in the gym. The battery life lasts ages, at least 7 hours and can be charged up by a wide variety of methods so its very easy to do so whatever the circumstances. It holds approximately 240 songs which is adequate for my needs, and itunes makes it very easy to chop and change the tracks I want on there quickly by connecting to the computer by a usb cable. All in all I would very highly recommend the ipod shuffle, there is the added bonus of being able to choose the colour you want. Ｈｏｗｅｖｅｒ　ｔ 5352...

ee102760 07.02.2009 · Read review
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iPod Shuffle 1G

Advantages: battery life, design
Disadvantages: nothing

...This is a top quality mp3 player, with a great shuffle feature. You can only get this in white and in 512mb or 1gb capacity. It is no bigger than a stick of chewing gum and is a really great product. Although it only has two features, the normal and the shuffle setting, and it doesn't have a screen, this product is really great. Design: No bigger than a stick of gum, it is white and comes with a sports neck strap so you can hang it from your neck whilst excercising, or even just sitting around! It is white and has a sliding down button which turns it on. If you slide it down again you will get the shuffle feature. Underneath the power button there is a button which you press in firmly. This has a picture of a battery on it and will show you how much battery you have left. If it is a greeny-yellow light then that means that it is...

frog159 19.08.2007 · Read review
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Apple Ipod Shuffle 1 GB - Silver

Advantages: Small, stylish
Disadvantages: Have to use itunes

...When I upgraded my mobile phone, with the upgrade I also got 2 free tickets to see pirates of the caribean (sorry can never spell that word!) and a free Ipod Shuffle. I thought this was great, I was getting the new phone I wanted with freebies, it was even better because I needed a new Ipod as my previous ones were forever breaking, but to tell the truth I didn't have much hope for the Ipod Shuffle either. At 1.62 inches long and weighing half an ounce this tiny ipod is the worlds smallest music player! Although it is so tiny it holds 1GB, which is about 240 songs, which is more than 120 that the old ipod shuffle could hold. The amount of songs that it can exactly hold depends on the size of the song you are uploading to it. If you are uploading bigger files then you will fit less on and vice versa. It comes with ear phones...

lilyellowfish 17.10.2007 (22.02.2008) · Read review
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Ford Focus 1.6 - Shocking!!

Advantages: Handling and Looks
Disadvantages: Customer Service, Bodywork, Transmission...

...Two years ago I decided to buy a brand new car, and after much research I decided upon the Ford Focus 1.6 (old style now). Everything I had read pointed towards a really good choice. So I went into my local Ford dealer and a week later I had my nice new car. First thoughts were a good looking car, well built, fantastically smooth to drive, held the roads amazingly well. All of the equipment worked wonderfully well and I absolutley loved my new car. Then the problems began.... After two weeks the Airbag Modulator failed, so I went back to the dealer, and they replaced the faulty part within a few days. They wouldn't let me have a courtesy cat so was left hanging around the dealers for a few hours. All work was under warranty so no cost to me. Three weeks after the Modulator fault I was washing the car and noticed tiny rust spots...

dansellers 27.03.2007 · Read review
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