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S**A
I'm a little disappointed with that
Just received the package. The camera is what I wanted and expected. All the rest is not made by Canon or Polaroid, seems much cheaper. I'm a little disappointed with that. It doesn't match what's written here. Getting this bundle from Canon was a difference of only $40, I might have made a different decision knowing what I'm really gonna get.
S**.
My Canon EOS T5 Package from Ritz Camera Review
Overall this package was well worth it for the price. I give it 5 stars, but with caution. You must know what you are getting. I can go down the street and buy the exact camera and lens for only $40 cheaper before tax. I have had this for about a month and used it several times. So if you look at all the extra stuff you get for $40 how can some people complain that it may not be the highest quality? You get what you pay for and here you get a little bit more. Some reviews I read seem to slam the whole package because they didn’t like one or two pieces. Others seem to be overly excited but offer no real insight. I try and stay objective as I can with the review below. I got what I expected because I pieced together what everyone else wrote in his or her reviews. I was actually expecting a piece to be missing or not work. Unlike others, I did, in fact, get everything!Canon Camera – seems to work so far.Canon Lens – Works, but definitely cheaper than the exact same lens we have from our XS model. The lens seems to clunk when it is fully extended if you point the camera down from a level position. Our other one of the exact same type does not do that. Neither do any of our other lenses. The lens works fine so far, but not sure about the test of time. I suspect if I am careful, it will last. I usually am, so I am not too concerned.Polaroid Flash Kit – Flash and batteries work fine. It looks like this had been used before since there was a scuff mark on the back, but seems to technically work fine. The external bracket eludes me. I am not sure how you are supposed to use that. I think you put one end in the camera and the other is where you mount the flash. This way you can put the light closer to the object you are shooting. This flash will only give you some extra options than without it and maybe a little more lighting. I am using this to learn how to get used to setting the flash settings, but as far as quality goes I can already see I will need a better one soon. I consider this to be a freebie item.SD Cards – 8GB and 32GB work fine so far and comes with a nice case.Level – Flash attachment level. This in my opinion is one of the best items to go with the camera! It solves the tripod level problem for one and can be used anywhere to setup. it is small and extremely useful.Cleaning Kit – Assuming it works – Have not opened it yet.Screen protector – Works although my mastery of getting these to fit the correct item always misses 'Mini Tripod – Works great when camera is to be level. Once you start to tilt it will become more and more prone to falling over. You have to get crafty to keep it from falling. Make sure to have your hand supporting it until you figure out how to lock and balance it. I am wondering where I can get mini- sandbags.57” Tripod – Just what I expected, minus the grease. Light and a little cheap, but has a lot of functionality. A hint on how to use the levels on the tripod for some who mentioned they do not work. The bigger horizontal level seems useless when camera is on, but you can use that for initial set up and the smaller one to fine-tune it after. Or you can just use the one included in the package that attaches to your flash slot and you are all set.Polaroid Wide Angle and Telephoto – Both do what I expected. I was not expecting a lot from what I read in the reviews. You shouldn’t either. However, I still think it is a decent enough deal if you are not expecting a lot. I personally love the little pouches for them and wish I had those for my other lenses.I would like to note the Wide Angel not only had grease (again with the grease) and fingerprints but sand. I think Polaroid is refurbishing this, as the telephoto seemed to be brand new. I was momentarily pissed until I remembered the deal I had gotten and I was fine within a few seconds. I was able to clean the wide-angle lens up and it works fine. I just had to be very careful getting the sand out. The bags and rings seemed to be new too. I can’t comment on the rings included, because I had nothing to test them with.The telephoto I will probably never use because I have other lenses. It did work, but I also think the telephoto falls short of its specifications. The wide angle I may use for desired effects shot. It is by all means not a professional wide-angle lens. If you need one then you should go pay money for a decent one. However, I am new so having fun with this will let me know what I should look for and what I want later.These are both a real pain to connect to the lens and you have to be very patient to thread them correctly. Most filters are like this too. Practice makes perfect.Polaroid Lens Filter and Case- Case is very nice. All 4 filters were included. I used the polarized one and worked fine for me. I took shots without it and then with it. It certainly cut the glare down on a shiny engine I was taking pictures of. I probably won’t use two of them and the other conditions have been in need for it yet.Ritz Camera OTG/USB Multifunction Card Reader – SD card reader to USB worked fine. I didn’t test the rest. – I want to suggest they get a little bag/case or some sort of protector to keep dust from getting in it. I am using the plastic packaging for now until I find something that works with it.Ritz Camera – Camera Bag – Yes, it is small, but you can put the camera and two lenses (or even 3 if you have one attached and they are the right sizes) in it plus whatever you want in the two side pouches and the front zippered part. I think for the size, it is a great light, little bag. Will you need another bag? Maybe. This is a well thought out bag and I think people complained far too much about it in the reviews. I have another bag that is bigger and holds a lot of stuff, but I never walk around with it on my shoulder. This you can. I also think this one is built pretty sturdy because it uses zippers, unlike my other bag. The clasps broke on that one and now I have to hold it like it is a crystal ball.Lens Cap Strap – I am not opening this. I don’t like them, just a personal choice. I have enough problems with the camera strap ;)
H**D
I am pretty excited about this camera
I am pretty excited about this camera. I take a lot of pictures of corals and marine fish, so having a camera that can capture the colors was important to me. I've only owned point and shoot cameras until this purchase, and they just can't fulfill that role.After reading some of the reviews for this, some people seem to have complaints in regards to the accessories that they received. I am not a professional photographer, so I really don't know the difference, but what I do know is that for a beginner, such as myself, these accessories are great! I try to buy with an open mind and don't have high hopes when accessories are bundled, but so far, everything has exceeded those expectations.I do recommend buying extra battery packs with this unit. I killed my battery twice in the first day with all the pictures I was taking as I was learning how to use it and become more acquainted with its features.My only complaint comes from my ignorance with photography terms. The zoom. It's not great. So expect to purchase another lens if you need to zoom in on something. I never realized just how expensive they are! I managed to find what I hope to be a good deal on a refurbished lens on Canon's website. I can't wait for it to be delivered so I can check it out.I would definitely recommend this bundle to anyone looking for an inexpensive option to get into a slr set up. The camera feels well made. Does not give that piece of plastic crap feeling. I am sure I'll be using this to capture many memories.
T**N
I bought this for my photography class and most of ...
I bought this for my photography class and most of the items in the box. There were just a few things I haven't used or didn't need to use yet. The most disappointing things were the cleaning kit. The blower actually caused more lint in my view finder and sensor. Thankfully, my instructor didn't take off points for it, but the particles were a nuisance. I ended up using my glasses cleaner and a cotton swab to clean the view finder and sensor (very carefully). The tripod was kind of small. So I only used it for my indoor photo projects. The bag is okay (it has removable dividers), but could've been a little bit wider. I tried using the extra lenses for a couple of my assignments, but didn't really have much use for them (they don't provide any extended range). Overall, it was worth the purchase because of the camera and battery (although I had to buy another as a backup).
