This is an independent and cheaper equivalent to the Pentax AF280T, and I bought it c2000 as a replacement when my 280T broke down. (I subsequently mended the 280T, but two units are handy). I have measured the trigger voltage as 5.9V, correct polarity (the AF280T was 7.8V). It takes 20-25 seconds...

This thing seems to do pretty much what is required if you are concerned about your belt buckle scratching the rear screen. I doubt it's going to do much protecting from a direct impact with a solid object. Long term durability is still up for grabs, but so far I can't think of anything to complai...

At almost $3 per swab it better be good. And it is. I've been using these things since the Nikon D3 and have never found any good reason to experiment with something else. Learni ng to clean a sensor requires a bit of practice, but unless you're a knucklehead it's very difficult to actually ca...

The shape of this thing just kills me. I wonder if it looks like an explosive device in an airport x-ray ? :D I find that some of the dust spots I want to remove from a sensor are hard to get off unless I put the air outlet very close to the sensor. The hard plastic outlet :confused: I have ...

Although I have one of these, I also use and recommend just gluing two lens caps together, Be sure to select a type of glue that is appropriate for the plastic used in your particular caps. This does two things for me: 1). I can stack two small lenses for storage in the bag. Depending on lense...

If you can deal with the size, clumsiness, and delicacy, this is the best thing going for use on a tripod. The rail system may need to be rotated to the top or side depending on your situation.

I'm still evaluating this hood, but in general I think that for tripod use it's pretty hard to beat. They are available dirt cheap on eBay from Japan. The slightly smaller G3 version, which I also have, may be preferable due to the size.

Installed the AB-82 in the 645Z. Perfect fit. Replaced the screen without incident. The metal tweezers supplied with the screen are not confidence inspiring. I had some plastic ones about which I felt better working so close to the mirror. Nonetheless, no problems with replacement. Tested with a 75m...

I use this strap on several relatively heavy systems. Most recently the 645z. I find that the think foam shoulder section has enough stretch to reduce the perceived weight of a MF system. It seems to be constructed of much the same thing that is used in diver's wet suits. The stretch of the stra...

This grip, which is for the left hand, is an excellent accessory. The dealer who sold me the camera said it was virtually essential; I thought it was a sales pitch but he was right. The 6x7 is a very heavy beast and my left hand is holding the grip all the time; for focussing I use my right and th...