Love it. Use it every shoot.
590828
Great dish, great light. Well built and solid. Can be pointed easily and quickly.
2259958
Love it, well balanced and very comfortable to shoot. Accurate also. Trigger is a bit stiff and can be modded to work better.
2121656
Bought this to extend my time lapses. With my T4i (Canon 650D) it functions great. I bought extra wasabi batteries and the included wall/car charger, and have already put it to use shooting astro-timelapses, as well as used it to shoot portraits and landscape photography. Really happy with the grip, and the feel.

Does what I wanted it to do, and have no gripes other than it adds weight and bulk. But....that was to be expected.

LOVE that I can bring the insert to use AA batteries if and when my other batteries are out of charge and I need more pics. I believe it requires 6 AA batteries. (Or 8.) But this option is great. Used this option on purpose one time through the batteries to see how many images I could get on the charge. Shot hundreds of long exposure, RAW images, and was able to shoot for hours. ~700-800 photos if I remember correctly.

Like the ability to adjust settings.

Love being able to shoot more comfortably in portrait mode.

Plastic cover....waste of product and materials. Threw it away.

Extra batteries...nice to have.

Do I recommend. YES.
1420971
Love this. I live in the Pacific NW and if I could only shoot when it is dry, well...let's just say it wouldn't be that often. Plus I found that the extra length (when smaller lenses are attached) allows me to easily see the display on the back since it's in the dark. It's convenient to carry and to use.
1833952
Works great. I actually use it to take regular pictures and video. The extra weight when you extend the monopod actually helps stabilize your shots. Worth the investment.
3717934
This grip was the right thing to use on my giant and heavy Canon 7D and 70-200mm USM (non-stabilized) lens.  It made shooting a bit more stable.  The reason is because it helps to manage the heft of this behemoth for the stability I need.

I read LOADS of product reviews before getting this one and I'm glad I chose it!  The pistol grip was comfortable to use and easy to put on and take off.  I recommend it for any photographer.  Especially those who have to shoot under the lights of a night sports game.  It helped to achieve more consistency for me.

I shoot winter time lady soccer.  Unfortunately, there's not a bazillion people watching the game, so there is plenty of room on the track outside of the field to keep up with the game (running from end to end at times).  I am also able to get a reprieve periodically by holding my camera upside down on my side solely by the grip for short durations.  It's lightweight and strong enough to support about 7 lbs of camera and lens!

I haven't had the opportunity to try it out for day time shooting, but I am certain that it will make a great addition there as well.
1231238
I just got my camera yesterday, having read all the stellar reviews, and I love it. I had to charge the battery (took an hour, but with the anticipation it felt longer) and took a whole bunch of shots, played with the video, tried to learn all of the buttons.
The only drawback is the size, which, while not even close to being a deal-breaker for me, is more than I'm used to. I don't really notice it when I'm shooting. Only when I go to pack it into my old camera case.
At the advice of others I got the class 10 memory card. It works great. I've already uploaded a ton of shots. It is feature-heavy, (fish eye, mini mode, color accents) but that is a selling point to me - I'd rather have the option and hardly use it than not have the option to use it at all.
The battery was flashing red after 24 hours,(but is still going) but considering that I was playing with it so heavily and using a lot of energy just shooting, testing, and erasing, coupled with the fact that I can RECHARGE and not replace (and I bought extra batteries to have on hand) that will also not even come close to being a deal breaker, either.
The macro works great, and the "play" features are awesome. HD Video is awesome. Haven't tried sports or night mode yet, but the AUTO mode really takes the guess work out of everything. It even switched to macro focus on its own with me having to toggle. Its a huge step up from the auto mode I'm used to on my old Canon SX100. ITS SO GOOD IN LOW LIGHT, I'VE HARDLY USED THE FLASH!

Over a year later... I still love my camera. My mom and my cousin have also purchased one and i get compliments on my pictures all the time. That battery still lasts through a day of heaving shooting and I really love using some of the fun settings like color swap and toy camera mode. My only caveat is this: If you are like me and you love to take interesting pictures but you are not at all a professional and yet you still find yourself on the fence between a point and shoot hybrid like this one, or an SLR, just spend the extra money and get the SLR. I love this camera, but have learned so much about it that I wish I had an SLR now. I will wait till this one meets its end (hopefully in several, several years :))
2675411
LOVE IT.  I'm a girl photographer... this doubles as a weapon when i'm out doing shoots by myself.
4637630
I needed a good reasonable flash and after much searching and reading reviews I decided on this for my new T6i.  I am still learning and there is much to learn about flash photography.  After using it at a few events in the past few months since my purchase I am happy to report it works well.  Generally. I shoot in raw and have taken a liking to daytime flash photography as well.  Check out Digital Goja youtube videos that helped me a great deal.  My pro photographer friends love it and think it is very competitive with the canon brand.  Since it's my first and only ETTL I can safely say it works well.  I love the case and the fact that it holds the batteries in the compartment with the hard diffuser.  The flash triggers are an added bonus which I have used with and without the cord, and I was happy to receive the cleaning cloth, you could never have enough. I am getting better and better with the flash.  I would not trade it. I also love the that it has the infrared designed light so the camera could still shoot in the darkest of places.  Fantastic.  The flash settings should be set between 1/60s-1/200s for best results. The case is padded and yes there is also an off camera stand to use, this also has a slot inside the case. Everything fits in neatly. The stand works well on the flash, make sure you secure the flash on the stand and the camera.  Remember to read your manuals.  All in all, I love this flash.  At a later date, I will upload some photos so you could get a better idea as to how the flash works.  Lastly, just take the plunge buy it you certainly won't regret it.  I have not.  Thanks DG your products are the best.
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This ballhead is a joy to use. I've had it while shooting as a hobbyist, and then later as a professional.

The typical shoot involves setting the resistance based on the weight of the camera and lens. It's fast to do based on feel, takes less than 10 seconds on average to get it perfect. After the resistance is set I can reframe as needed without needing to touch the knobs. It's an eye opener the first time you use a high quality ballhead.

Something I really liked about the main knob is that the resistance scale is free floating, meaning you can set how much resistance '10' represents on the scale. It's handy to have if your camera is extra light or extra heavy. A 10 for my camera can represent the same resistance to movement as a 10 for yours, once the scale is adjusted. On a ballhead without this adjustment, if you have a heavy camera you can go past the highest number on the scale trying to get the resistance just right, and then the numbers just look goofy.

The quickset knob for panning is really nice. It's easy to adjust the stiffness, and I think it's easier to use than the circular style found on the other Arca Swiss heads.

I've owned it for about two years, and have not had any problems. It's been a joy to use and has definitely taken care of me on shoots. I'd recommend it to anyone that's serious about photography.
621849
With my Canon SL1 shooting in RAW I can get over 4000 shots with this ONE card! Sweet. I'm happy with it.
1485863
I use it in some way every time I shoot a product or a person.
2714718
Great piece for anyone with a DSLR. I personally use a CANON 70D, attached with the Sigma 30mm F1.4 and works great. I ended up watching a few YouTube clips of how it should be adjusted for weight distribution.

As it comes to putting this thing in action,  theres no right or wrong way, for your stance. It just comes down to how you hold and take turns and corners and keeping the fluidity of your shot smooth and keeping your subject in frame.

Practice with a buddy who is walking down a hall or alley way and your body will eventually Click with your muscle memory.

**Honestly just comes down to balancing your equipment PROPERLY.**
2162727
This is my trusty buddy that I shoot everything with. It's so easy to use!

However, it has so many settings on it that it confused me when I first started using it. The videos are heavily compressed, so if you're filming in a dark room, you'd better hit the iA (intellegent auto) button and let the camera make it's determination as to what the best setting is.

I love the fact that I can take over manual focus and make the background blurry and the subject clear and it also has a grid helper, so that I can shoot using the Rule of Thirds more easily.

I didn't like the fact that it doesn't have a firewire port. Actually, that's a huge inconvenience that I was not expecting. It may be because I (unexpectedly to me) received the Japanese version of this camera. It has some strange port that they don't use here in America.

I've used this camera along with my Canon T2i to take nice scenes. Using Adobe Premiere Pro, I was able to color match the footage to/with the phenomenal T2i and just get amazing footage. The footage straight out of the camera is far too dull.

I've added a UV filter and a lens hood and the footage is much better, but still no where near a digital SLR. That being said, it's far easier to use.

I hated this camera when I first got it, but that was my own fault for not reading the manual like I usually do. Now I love my little buddy! READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL!

Please note: If you try recording straight out of the box in a low light situation, you're footage will look like it was shot with a cell phone! However, with the right setting you'll get good results. Add a good video light and you'll have no problems.

You may also want to purchase an extended battery. I got two batteries, plus a charger on amazon for some ridiculously low price. Maybe $30. I can shoot for six hours plus now.
1337446
I have one of these for every caliber I own. Works great.
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I only used this a couple of times and it's fantastic.  It allows me to get more stable shots when I need a slower shutter speed without Vibration Reduction (or Image Stabilization on the Canon systems).

This is very light and feels very durable as well.

The only thing I wish it came with is a fast release mount.  I hate having to screw the thing in and out each time.  I unscrew it as move to another location because I am not comfortable with screwing the camera + lens on and just carry it all and hoping the screw and the pod doesn't bend or break loose just yet.  $20 monopod.... carrying 5lbs of camera + lens..... I'll just unscrew it or get a fast release adapter for now. P:)
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I have been shooting with DSLRs for 7 years now. The first 6 of those, I shot with "nothing other than natural light" mindset, using primarily a canon 50mm f/1.4. A year back, I started looking into flash photography, and wanted an inexpensive flash to try things out. As I do often I read around, especially at Photography On The Net forum. Everyone recommended Yongnuo, not because it is cheap, but because it is capable. You will find stories of pros selling their Canon 4xx series flashes to buy 2 of these and remote triggers.

Anyway, I took the plunge (ordered at that time from the biggest auction site - it wasn't available at Amazon at the time), and I couldn't be happier. Flash photography is so useful, especially indoors, that I wish I had gone that way sooner. It works flawlessly on my Canon 50D. I shoot in M mode whenever I use flash (set 1/100 or shorter exposure time, aperture f/2-f/4 on my 50mm f/1.4, iso 100-200), and I almost always bounce the flash on the roof or wall. It creates sharper pictures indoors that I could never produce was possible without flash (of course, any flash would work for that: just that this Yongnuo does it for 80 bucks).

This flash is not particularly well-made, but it is not flimsy either. The mount is plastic. The flash power can be controlled using a mechanical dial. There are 3 control modes: E-TTL, manual, and two opticla slave modes for off-camera use (I have tried them all and they work flawlessly). It requires 4 AA batteries, and they last hundreds of shots on a charge (I use Sanyo Eneloops).

Totally recommend it.