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Digital Photography - How Convenient!

Raise your hand if you’re still using a film camera.  Come-on now, don’t be embarrassed.  OK, finally, some hands over there from that group of photography enthusiasts.  You know the ones; film die-hards who create artistic photos in their own basement darkrooms.  They’re in short supply these days, but I can appreciate their passion.  I developed my first print when I was thirteen.  Later in life I taught photography in a program with an on-site photo lab.  It was always so exciting to watch an image begin to appear in the developing tray.

But who else is left, beyond the home darkroom camp?  How many people continue to use film?  I know my mother still does.  She uses my daughter’s old film camera and likes the straightforwardness of it.  It’s a basic point-and-shoot camera; she pops-in a roll of film, presses the button, takes the film to the store and, presto, an hour later she has 24 prints.  She doesn’t have to fool with fancy settings, never worries about accidentally deleting some precious images from last week’s family event and doesn’t even think about using a computer to manage her photos.

The old way is so simple, but just doesn’t fit into the paradigm of today’s high-tech world.  It seems that just about anyone you meet these days, fancies him or herself as a serious photographer.  And of course we all love the convenience factor of digital photography.  For a change of pace, I recently loaded film into one of my old cameras.  The first time I pressed the shutter, I immediately looked at the back of the camera.  I was shocked by how much I’ve become accustomed to the convenience of an instant playback.

Film is simply inconvenient.  People are no longer satisfied with the idea of film’s inherent risk.  For those who have been digitally dedicated for several years, the suggestion that they pay for processing before seeing any of their images seems preposterous.  Imagine paying up to ten bucks just to find that up to half of your twenty-four photos are, well, not very good (or worse).

Today’s ‘photographers’ are also reluctant to surrender control of their images to anyone else, let alone the kid who works the photo machine in the back of their local supermarket.  In order to be a full-fledged member of the digital set, it’s pretty much a given that the savvy photographer needs to adjust each and every image using photo editing software.

Yes, digital photographers have a lot of control over their images.  I’m up to my eyeballs in that.  Just like most people these days, I shoot way too many photos than need be shot, whether it’s on vacation, at a family gathering or when I’m feeling visually creative.  Consequently, I spend far more time than I should, going through those images to make the often-painful decision to delete the pics that don’t make the grade.

But it doesn’t stop there.  Eventually photos need to be moved off the cards and into the computer.  You know the drill.  Wait until the stack of memory cards gets so tall, it looks like a miniature coffee table.  When absolutely no more memory is available and you refuse to buy more, it’s time to begin the mind-numbing process of moving your images from the cards to your hard drive in a way that’s somewhat organized.  For me, it’s often complicated by the fact that some of the cards contain images I took two or more years ago.

I rarely stop there.  Next, I spend even more time cropping and adjusting them.  When the process is finished, so much time has passed that the photos may be mistaken for an historical image collection.  The entire process is cumbersome, protracted and often overwhelming.

To make matters worse, unless we want to banish the images to the bowels of our computers till eternity, we routinely spend even more time and effort just so that others can see our precious pictures.  Unless you have a free-prints-for-life arrangement as a result of blackmailing your photo-processing guy, you’ll have to decide on a representative sample of your mammoth collection from your recent photo event.  If you’d rather make a slide show, or better still – a slideshow with music - that will involve even more time in front of a computer screen.

Fast forward to yesterday.  I was visiting my parents, when my mother asked, “Steve, when am I going to get at least a few of the pictures you shot during summer vacation for the past few years?  Never mind.  I won’t even think of asking for the pictures from last weekend’s anniversary party.”

My answer, sadly and as usual, was that I hadn’t yet gotten around to ‘going through’ my memory cards.

Her response floored me.  She said she was tired of waiting for me to get around to it, and she handed me a set of photos.  She took the liberty of printing a second set from film she just had processed.  She said, “Here.  You can have these.  They’re the pictures from this past weekend’s anniversary party.”

My first thought?  Wow, she pops-in a roll of film, presses the button, takes the film to the store and, presto, an hour later she has 24 prints.  Now, that is convenient.

Go figure!

 

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TAMRAC 5584 Expedition 4x Photo/Laptop Backpack(BLACK) $179.95 The Expedition 4x is a compact, feature-rich pack for most photographic outings. This high-mobility pack offers foam-padded protection and quick access to an SLR, lenses, flash and accessories and a foam-padded front pocket for Netbooks or portable DVD players with up to an 8" screen. The main compartment is completely foam padded with numerous adjustable, foam-padded dividers to protect a digital SLR, 4-6 lenses (including a 70-200mm zoom), and a flash. The camera with a zoom lens attached is suspended on two vertical, foam-padded dividers that are internally reinforced with rigid plastic. A restraint strap holds the lens firmly in place. The front pocket is foam-padded for portable DVD players or viewers with up to an 8" screen. Two Windowpane-Mesh? pockets inside the front flap visibly organize filters, film and other accessories. A plastic, foam-padded platform in the bottom provides shock protection while a LockDown? rain flap protects the zipper from the elements.

TAMRAC 5586 Expedition 6x Photo/Laptop Backpack(BLACK) $219.95 This medium size pack offers foam-padded protection and quick access to multiple SLRs, lenses, flash and accessories. The main compartment is completely foam padded with numerous adjustable, foam-padded dividers to protect digital SLRs, 5-6 lenses, and a flash. The camera with a long zoom lens attached is suspended on two vertical, foam-padded dividers that are internally reinforced with rigid plastic. A restraint strap holds the lens firmly in place. Two Windowpane-Mesh? pockets inside the front flap visibly organize filters, film and other accessories. A plastic, foam-padded platform in the bottom provides shock protection while a LockDown? rain flap protects the zipper from the elements.

TAMRAC 5587 Expedition 7x Photo/Laptop Backpack(BLACK) $259.95 The main compartment is completely foam padded with numerous adjustable, foam-padded dividers to protect multiple pro-size digital SLRs with lenses attached, a full range of lenses, and flashes. The camera with a long zoom attached is suspended on two vertical, foam-padded dividers that are internally reinforced with rigid plastic. Restraint straps hold the lens firmly in place. Three Windowpane-Mesh? pockets inside the front flap visibly organize filters, film and other accessories. A plastic, foam-padded platform in the bottom provides shock protection while a LockDown? rain flap protects the zipper from the elements.

TAMRAC 602 Expo 2 (CHILI/RED) $55.95 Perfect for the digital photographer who is beginning to acquire an array of equipment. The Expo 2 has two adjustable inner dividers to carry an SLR camera, extra lens, flash and accessories. There's also a full-length, zippered front pocket and inside the top, our exclusive Windowpane- Mesh? pocket holds film and accessories ready in easy view. The back is smooth Pack Cloth to protect clothes from abrasion. It also features an EasyGrip? carrying handle and an adjustable shoulder strap with a non-slip patch.

TAMRAC 603 Zoom Traveler 3 (NAVY) $99.95 The Zoom Traveler 3 is the perfect system, equipped for a digital SLR camera, two or three lenses and a flash. The USA patented Lens-Bridge? and LensGate? Divider Systems hold the camera with attached lens above the rest of the equipment, while adjustable, foam-padded dividers protect the equipment. Also features: Slide Pocket? in front for memory cards and batteries, Pop-Off? film pocket for accessories, a full-length ZipDrop? front pocket with organizer compartments, a unique Piggy-Back Pocket? and our exclusive Modular Accessory System? (M.A.S.?) and Strap Accessory System? (S.A.S.?) attachment slots.

Tamrac 469 Photo Messenger 9 - BLACK $234.95 The Photo Messenger? 9 combines the body-hugging comfort of a messenger bag with a TurboTop? a unique, U.S. patented, dual-entry system for instant access to photo equipment. It opens with a quick pull of the parallel double zippers to provide instant access to the main compartment without having to unbuckle or lift the top of the camera bag. The main compartment was specifically designed to carry a pro-sized digital or film SLR with an attached lens up to 7 " long, four to five lenses, a flash, and even another camera body. The large, expandable, foam-padded back pocket accommodates Apple's? 17" PowerBook G4 or other large notebooks up to 16" x 10 " x 3?" in size. When not in use, the zippered back compartment quickly converts into a slim document pocket. Inside, compartmentalized pockets organize accessories and personal items while a Windowpane-Mesh? pocket inside the TurboTop? provides quick access to extra film or memory cards. Outside, an open front pocket, a zippered pocket on the front flap and a zippered pocket in back organize tickets, manuals and small, personal items. An outside mobile phone pocket keeps your phone in easy reach. Travel comfortably with the sliding foam-padded shoulder pad and the Piggy-Back Pocket? that holds the bag on your rolling luggage

Tamrac 514 Sub-Compact Zoom Pack - CHILI $41.95 Our smallest Zoom Pak, the Sub-Compact Zoom Pak, is designed to hold a compact digital SLR camera with a lens up to 3" long attached. A Windowpane-Mesh? pocket inside the top holds items like filters, lens caps, and cleaning tissue. An outside zippered front pocket will hold extra film and accessories. The shoulder strap is adjustable and removable so that this Zoom Pak can be carried on the belt as a holster. Accepts Modular Accessory System? (M.A.S.?) products and fits onto our M.A.S.? belt system.

Tamrac 514 Sub-Compact Zoom Pack - Nevy $41.95 Our smallest Zoom Pak, the Sub-Compact Zoom Pak, is designed to hold a compact digital SLR camera with a lens up to 3" long attached. A Windowpane-Mesh? pocket inside the top holds items like filters, lens caps, and cleaning tissue. An outside zippered front pocket will hold extra film and accessories. The shoulder strap is adjustable and removable so that this Zoom Pak can be carried on the belt as a holster. Accepts Modular Accessory System? (M.A.S.?) products and fits onto our M.A.S.? belt system.

Tamrac 514 Sub-Compact Zoom Pack - gray $41.95 Our smallest Zoom Pak, the Sub-Compact Zoom Pak, is designed to hold a compact digital SLR camera with a lens up to 3" long attached. A Windowpane-Mesh? pocket inside the top holds items like filters, lens caps, and cleaning tissue. An outside zippered front pocket will hold extra film and accessories. The shoulder strap is adjustable and removable so that this Zoom Pak can be carried on the belt as a holster. Accepts Modular Accessory System? (M.A.S.?) products and fits onto our M.A.S.? belt system.

Tamrac 515 Compact Zoom Pack Classic Photo Bag-ORIGINAL PRICE $39.99 $44.95 Designed specifically for the smaller 35mm SLR cameras, Model 515 holds the camera ready for action with an attached lens up to 5 1/2 inches long. A large, zippered front pocket will hold a flash, extra film and accessories. The shoulder strap is adjustable and removable so that the bag can be carried on the belt as a holster. Use the optional S-500 Chest Harness System to wear the Compact Zoom Pak as a chest pack. Available in black, forest green, grey, and navy blue.

Tamrac 5263 Cyberpro Express Rolling Photo/Computer Briefcase $359.95 For photographers on the go, the CyberPro Express was designed to carry two large digital or film SLR cameras, multiple large lenses (with shades) and a laptop. A foam-padded pocket accommodates Apple's 17-inches PowerBook G4 or other large laptops up to 11 x 2 x 15 1/2-inches in size. In front, a large accessory pocket with internal paraphernalia pocket organizes CDs. A PDA, pens, mobile phone and sunglasses. Large end pockets hold AC adapters, cables, cords and other bulky items. Smaller accessories can be stored in a pocket inside the top lid. A weather-protected Speed Pocket on the front flap keeps filters, tickets, and other accessories available for quick access. The telescoping handle opens and closes with the push of a button and stows away in a zippered pocket when not in use. Ball beraring in-line skate wheels ensure a smooth, stable ride. When a flight of stairs is encountered, the EasyGrip handle provides a quick solution to keep you going.

Tamrac 5585 Expedition 5x Photo/Laptop Backpack(BLACK) $189.95 The Expedition 5x is the perfect mid-size pack for a wide range of photo equipment and most 12" screen laptops. This medium size pack offers foam-padded protection and quick access to multiple SLRs, lenses, flash and accessories. The main compartment is completely foam padded with numerous adjustable, foam-padded dividers to protect digital SLRs, 4-5 lenses, and a flash. The camera with a long zoom lens attached is suspended on two vertical, foam-padded dividers that are internally reinforced with rigid plastic. A restraint strap holds the lens firmly in place. Two Windowpane-Mesh? pockets inside the front flap visibly organize filters, film and other accessories. A plastic, foam-padded platform in the bottom provides shock protection while a LockDown? rain flap protects the zipper from the elements.

Tamrac 5603 System 3 Camera Bag - Blue $74.95 The System 3 is the perfect camera bag for photographers with a digital or film SLR, two or three lenses and a few accessories. It cradles the camera with attached zoom lens in Tamrac?s USA patented Lens-Bridge? and LensGate? Divider Systems. Tamrac?s full-coverage Dual Action Top? provides quick access to the interior, featuring foam-padded adjustable dividers and a pocket inside the top to keep film and accessories visible and organized. The System 3 is equipped with a Slide Pocket? that incorporates Tamrac?s U.S. patented Memory & Battery Management System? that uses red flags to identify which memory cards and batteries are available and which ones are used up.

Tamrac 5603 System 3 Compact Camera Bag for 35mm or Digital Cameras (Black) $74.95 The System 3 is the perfect camera bag for those photographers with a digital or film SLR, two or three lenses and a few accessories. It cradles the camera with attached zoom lens in Tamrac's USA patented Lens-Bridge and LensGate Divider Systems. Tamrac's full-coverage Dual Action Top provides quick access to the interior, featuring foam-padded adjustable dividers and a pocket inside the top to keep film and accessories visible and organized. ? The 5603 is equipped with a Slide Pocket that incorporates Tamrac's exclusive Memory & Battery Management System (patent pending) for holding memory cards, batteries and other accessories. The ZipDrop front pocket is compartmentalized for accessories or personal items. A zippered, mesh accessory pocket keeps small items in easy reach. The zippered pocket in back provides a handy place for tickets and documents. You can add Tamrac accessories using the attachment slots for the Strap Accessory System (S.A.S. ) and Modular Accessory System (M.A.S.) products to customize this compact bag. An EasyGrip handle, BioCurveTM shoulder strap with a non-slip patch and Piggy-Back Pocket combine with the rest of the features to make this an excellent choice for the photographer with a single camera and equipment.Also available in Blue.

Tamrac 5608 Pro 8 Camera Bag - Blue $109.95 The Pro 8 uses Tamrac?s patented Lens-Bridge? and LensGate? divider systems to protect two digital or film SLRs with lenses attached, multiple lenses and accessories. Equipment is completely protected beneath Tamrac?s unique full coverage Dual-Action Top? that features quick-access Easy Squeeze? buckles plus an internal zipper access for extra protection and security. A Slide Pocket? features Tamrac?s U.S. patented Memory & Battery Management System? that uses red flags to identify which memory cards and batteries are available and which ones are used up. Pockets inside the top keep film and accessories visible and organized. The ZipDrop? front pocket is compartmentalized with organizer pockets and a zip mesh accessory pocket. Foam-padded side pockets provide convenient outside storage and a zippered back pocket is a safe place for tickets and documents. A strong plastic platform in bottom provides shock protection. An EasyGrip? handle, padded BioCurve? shoulder strap with a non-slip patch and tripod straps round out the long list of features. Add Tamrac accessories using the attachment slots for our Strap Accessory System? (S.A.S.?) products to customize this lightweight professional-sized camera bag.

Tamrac 5608 Pro 8 Full Size Camera Bag (Black) $109.95 Tamrac's Pro 8 Camera Bag is a full-featured pro-sized bag with a full complement of Tamrac's exclusive features. This Professional Series system carries two cameras with attached lenses in Tamrac's USA patented Lens-Bridge(R) and LensGate(R) divider system. Equipment is completely protected beneath Tamrac's unique full coverage Dual-Action Top that features quick-access Easy Squeeze(TM) buckles plus an internal zipper access for extra protection and security. There are plenty of well-organized pockets with a Slide Pocket(TM) on the front for quick access to film, filters and ID tag while the Windowpane-Mesh(TM) pocket inside the top is for extra film. The ZipDrop(TM) front pocket is compartmentalized with organizer pockets and a zip mesh accessory pocket. Roomy side pockets provide convenient outside storage and a zippered back pocket is a safe place for tickets and documents. A leather-padded handle, a curved foam-padded, non-slip shoulder strap and tripod straps round out the long list of features. This light weight professional-sized camera bag features military spec. metal hardware, is completely foam-padded and is constructed of tough water-proofed 900D Polytek.Also available in Blue.

Tamrac 604 Zoom Traveler 4 Classic Photo Bag-(BLACK) $134.95 Model 604 is larger than the 603 and can accommodate an SLR Camera, 3 to 4 lenses and a flash. It has the complete list of features including the USA patented Lens-Bridge? and LensGate? Divider System, Pop-Off? film pocket, a full-length Zip-Drop? front pocket with organizer compartments, the Slide Pocket? in front for film and filters and ID tag, a unique Piggy-Back Pocket? and our exclusive M.A.S.? accessory attachment system. Available in Black, gray, navy , forest green colors.

Tamrac 619 Super Pro 19 Shoulder Bag - Black $299.95 The 619 is a slim, briefcase-style bag designed for photographers who carry two large pro SLRs or digital cameras, multiple large lenses (with shades), and a lot of accessories. Because carrying a notebook computer is often essential, we also equipped the 619 with a special foam-padded back pocket to accommodate Apples PowerBook G3, G4 or other large notebooks up to 12 ?" x 10 " x 2" in size. Inside this pocket are three elastic compartments to hold extra batteries, chargers, adapters and FireWire. The total coverage top offers triple protection against the elements by providing Velcro closures for quick access, Easy Squeeze quick-release buckles for security, and a zipper closure for the ultimate in weather protection. Inside the top is a Pop-Off film pocket and elastic accessory loops. In front is a large ZipDrop pocket with two large, internal zippered mesh accessory pockets and internal paraphernalia pockets for a Palm, mobile phone and sunglasses. Large, foam-padded end pockets protect external Zip or Orb drives, flashes, or other equipment. A weather-protected zippered front flap pocket holds filters and other accessories for quick access while two zippered back pockets keep tickets close at hand. Beneath the ZipDrop pocket are straps for a tripod or monopod. ? Carry the bag with the EasyGrip handle or use the Piggy-Back Pocket to hold the bag on your rolling luggage. For the imaging professional whose work requires a lot of photo gear and a notebook computer, the 619 is the ultimate bag.

Tamrac 622 Medium Format Camera Bag- 1 PC LEFT $299.95 Designed specifically for Medium Format cameras, the 622 is much easier to carry and work from than a hard case. A unique, scooped divider system allows large "potato masher"- type strobes or tele-lenses to be carried inside the bag without displacing other equipment. Internal dividers adjust to fit any Medium Format camera and accessories. There are two foam-padded end pockets, a full-length, foam-padded front pocket and two front ZipDrop? pockets, each with a zippered internal mesh accessory pocket. One can hold our optional ToolPak? or FilterPak? and the other has a paraphernalia pocket. Inside the top are two elastic accessory loops that can be used to hold a flashlight and our exclusive Pop-Off? film pockets which hold lots of film in easy view and can be quickly removed for storage and airport hand inspection to protect film from X-ray security systems. Available in black and gray colors.

Tamrac 692 Big Wheel Rolling Strongbox-LP2 (Black)-1 PIECE LEFT-ORIGINAL PRICE $ 299.95 $389.95 The Big Wheels Rolling StrongBox -LP2 is an excellent, all-purpose case that meets many of the domestic airline carry-on restrictions. To accommodate tall pro SLRs and still be carry-on compatible with its over-sized wheels, we created the StorageHatch , a unique, multi-level storage system. Shown above, the lower compartment holds items like flashes, a digital camera, extra film or even another camera body while the upper compartment can hold two large SLRs lying face down. The case has all of the Big Wheels Rolling StrongBox features including a foam-padded front pocket for notebook computers like Apple's new 17" PowerBook G4 and others up to 12 ?" x 10 " x 2", the Modular Accessory System attachment slots and RollerProp compatibility. This case is also excellent when used in conjunction with one of the camera bags equipped with a Piggy-Back Pocket

Tamrac 704 Sport Convertible Black Photo Bag-ORIGINAL PRICE $84.95 $94.95 As a shoulder bag or a hip pack, the Sport Convertible is ideal for the active photographer who wants to travel light. The USA patented Lens-Bridge? camera support system, combines with the LensGate? Divider System and adjustable foam padded compartments to hold a camera, two to three lenses and a flash. The full length, zippered front pocket and a clear Windowpane-Mesh? accessory pocket in the top provide storage for film, accessories and personal items. The bag converts from a comfortable shoulder bag to a hip pack by using the Tuck-A-Way? hip belt.

Tamrac Adventure Zoom 5 Gray/Black $29.95 The Adventure Zoom 5 holds a digital or film SLR with a zoom lens up to 4 inch long attached and ready for action. The front pocket features Tamrac's US-patented Memory & Battery Management System, which uses red flags to identify fresh memory cards and batteries from ones that are used up. Side pockets are perfect for carrying a cell phone and additional accessories. An EasyGrip carrying handle, adjustable, removable shoulder strap and belt loops in back provide convenient carrying options. An additional Windowpane-Mesh pocket organizes other small accessories. A smooth nylon pocket in the lid holds lens-cleaning paper. Add Tamrac accessories to the Strap Accessory System attachment slots to customize the bag.

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical Lens for Canon $499 Tamron AF016C-700 Autofocus 17-50/ 2.8 XR DI II For Canon Di II: Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of our Di products. These lenses are not designed for 35mm film cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens. In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic provided by the fast F/2.8 aperture. Additionally, a broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhanced photographic pleasure. The lens boasts one of the best close-up shooting performances in the class of fast standard zoom lenses designed exclusively for digital cameras and featuring an F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, to ensure stress-free photographic shots at all focal lengths and distances. The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens. In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic provided by the fast F/2.8 aperture. Additionally, a broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhanced photographic pleasure. The lens boasts one of the best close-up shooting performances in the class of fast standard zoom lenses designed exclusively for digital cameras and featuring an F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, to ensure stress-free photographic shots at all focal lengths and distances.

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical Lens for Nikon $499 Di II: Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of our Di products. These lenses are not designed for 35mm film cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens. The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens. In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic provided by the fast F/2.8 aperture. Additionally, a broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhanced photographic pleasure. The lens boasts one of the best close-up shooting performances in the class of fast standard zoom lenses designed exclusively for digital cameras and featuring an F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, to ensure stress-free photographic shots at all focal lengths and distances. The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens. In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic provided by the fast F/2.8 aperture. Additionally, a broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhanced photographic pleasure. The lens boasts one of the best close-up shooting performances in the class of fast standard zoom lenses designed exclusively for digital cameras and featuring an F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, to ensure stress-free photographic shots at all focal lengths and distances.

Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Lens for Minolta/ Sony $299 Di II: Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of our Di products. These lenses are not designed for 35mm film cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. At Tamron, our quest has always been to make the ideal zoom lens. As a result of this ongoing challenge, we have introduced the concept of our high-power zoom lens in the new AF18-200mm XR Di II for exclusive use with digital SLRs. Tamron's original development of proprietary core technologies such as Aspherical element production, Multiple Cam Mechanism and Integrated Focus Cam design lend to the creation of the world's lightest, most compact 11.1X zoom lens made for digital SLR cameras. The 18-200mm (28-300 when converted to 35mm) provides the digital photographer with the versatility of a true wide to ultra tele zoom in an amazingly easy to use design.

Tamron 28-200mm Super Zoom f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical IF Macro Autofocus Lens for Pentax AF $299 The Tamron AF 28-200mm Super Zoom f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical IF Macro Lens is a very compact and lightweight zoom lens with a constant 1.6' minimum focus distance and a maximum magnification of 1:4. The remarkable achievements are brought about through XR (extra refractive index) glass. This highly popular lens has now been improved with the Di optical system, with improved multi-coating for digital SLR cameras as well as film cameras, further enhancing its ease of use and popularity.

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macro Autofocus Lens for Canon $419 The 28-300mm XR Di lens replaces the popular XR LD Ultra Zoom version, and has now been improved to include Tamron's "Di" design. Digitally integrated design is the designation that Tamron for lenses that feature the improved optical design that meets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras, as well as film cameras. When used with APS-C size (standard) digital SLR cameras, the lens provides an angle of view equivalent to approximately 43-465mm, covering the standard to ultra telephoto range with no sacrifice of quality or aperture range.

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macro Autofocus Lens for Minolta/Sony $419 The 28-300mm XR Di lens replaces the popular XR LD Ultra Zoom version, and has now been improved to include Tamron's "Di" design. Digitally integrated design is the designation that Tamron for lenses that feature the improved optical design that meets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras, as well as film cameras. When used with APS-C size (standard) digital SLR cameras, the lens provides an angle of view equivalent to approximately 43-465mm, covering the standard to ultra telephoto range with no sacrifice of quality or aperture range.

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macro Autofocus Lens for Pentax $419 The 28-300mm XR Di lens replaces the popular XR LD Ultra Zoom version, and has now been improved to include Tamron's "Di" design. Digitally integrated design is the designation that Tamron for lenses that feature the improved optical design that meets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras, as well as film cameras. When used with APS-C size (standard) digital SLR cameras, the lens provides an angle of view equivalent to approximately 43-465mm, covering the standard to ultra telephoto range with no sacrifice of quality or aperture range.

Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Lens for Canon $299 Di II: Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of our Di products. These lenses are not designed for 35mm film cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. At Tamron, our quest has always been to make the ideal zoom lens. As a result of this ongoing challenge, we have introduced the concept of our high-power zoom lens in the new AF18-200mm XR Di II for exclusive use with digital SLRs. Tamron's original development of proprietary core technologies such as Aspherical element production, Multiple Cam Mechanism and Integrated Focus Cam design lend to the creation of the world's lightest, most compact 11.1X zoom lens made for digital SLR cameras. The 18-200mm (28-300 when converted to 35mm) provides the digital photographer with the versatility of a true wide to ultra tele zoom in an amazingly easy to use design.

Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Lens for Nikon $299 Di II: Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of our Di products. These lenses are not designed for 35mm film cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. At Tamron, our quest has always been to make the ideal zoom lens. As a result of this ongoing challenge, we have introduced the concept of our high-power zoom lens in the new AF18-200mm XR Di II for exclusive use with digital SLRs. Tamron's original development of proprietary core technologies such as Aspherical element production, Multiple Cam Mechanism and Integrated Focus Cam design lend to the creation of the world's lightest, most compact 11.1X zoom lens made for digital SLR cameras. The 18-200mm (28-300 when converted to 35mm) provides the digital photographer with the versatility of a true wide to ultra tele zoom in an amazingly easy to use design.

Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Lens for Pentax $299 Di II: Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of our Di products. These lenses are not designed for 35mm film cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. At Tamron, our quest has always been to make the ideal zoom lens. As a result of this ongoing challenge, we have introduced the concept of our high-power zoom lens in the new AF18-200mm XR Di II for exclusive use with digital SLRs. Tamron's original development of proprietary core technologies such as Aspherical element production, Multiple Cam Mechanism and Integrated Focus Cam design lend to the creation of the world's lightest, most compact 11.1X zoom lens made for digital SLR cameras. The 18-200mm (28-300 when converted to 35mm) provides the digital photographer with the versatility of a true wide to ultra tele zoom in an amazingly easy to use design.

Tamron AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 Lens for Nikon ( AF272NII-700 / AF272NII700 ) $499 Tamron AF272NII-700 / AF272NII700 90MM F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 Lens for Nikon Tamron introduces a new version of the famous 90mm macro lens for film and digital photography. Tamron's 90mm macro lens, often referred to as "the portrait macro" and loved by photographers all over the world, is now reborn as a Di lens that is perfect for use with both film and digital cameras.

Tamron AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 Lens for Pentax $499 Tamron introduces a new version of the famous 90mm macro lens for film and digital photography. Tamron's 90mm macro lens, often referred to as "the portrait macro" and loved by photographers all over the world, is now reborn as a Di lens that is perfect for use with both film and digital cameras.

Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 Lens for Canon $499 Tamron introduces a new version of the famous 90mm macro lens for film and digital photography. Tamron's 90mm macro lens, often referred to as "the portrait macro" and loved by photographers all over the world, is now reborn as a Di lens that is perfect for use with both film and digital cameras.

Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 Lens for Minolta/Sony $499 Tamron introduces a new version of the famous 90mm macro lens for film and digital photography. Tamron's 90mm macro lens, often referred to as "the portrait macro" and loved by photographers all over the world, is now reborn as a Di lens that is perfect for use with both film and digital cameras.