200x compared to 400x? How does the Jakks with 200x magnifying power compare to the newer Bionic Eye with 400x magnifying power?
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I have the 100x, 200x, 400x eyeclops. The only power i like to use is 100x. The area you are looking at is so tiny that 200x or 400x is too much power. I have a hand held microscope that is 30x, and actually that is the amount of power that is perfect for the viewing area. I ordered the handheld from Educational Innovations. Their online is www.teachersource.com. The first 30x I bought at Radio Shack, but last time I checked they didn't sell them anymore, so I bought a 100x which I didn't like nearly as well. I found the eyeclops at walmart for $20 in the discounted toys. and once again i like the 30 power from teachersource better.
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I own both. Bought one of first 18-200s made in Japan to go with my first dslr: D50 that I got for a trip to the Bahamas. Have wonderful images I still enjoy. Now have lightweight D5000 and super D7000. Bought 18-140 for light weight to hike w/D5000. Use 28-200 w/D7000 otherwise.Both focus quickly, iq is similar. Both have VR but 200 has active mode for shooting while moving, which I love. So 140 wins on weight, price, while 200 adds focal length and versatile VR.
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The PJ810 and PJ790 use Balanced Optical Steadyshot, which floats the lens and sensor on a gyro. The FDR AX100 uses the more conventional lens stabilization found on other Sony cameras. Unknown whether the better BOS mechanism can or will appear on a 4k camcorder. The PJ models have a faster F/1.8 lens than the F/2.8 lens of the AX100 (at the wide end), but the AX100 has the larger sensor. Indoor or low light recording may negate advantages of 4k, since even human eyes perceive fewer details in the dark. Most AX100 and other 4k demo videos use outdoor, or well-lit subjects.
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I'm getting ready to order the 400mm. I already have the 70-200L 2.8 IS and if I wanted the extra reach with zoom, I could put my 1.4x teleconverter on it, making it a [roughly] 100-280 f4.0. I don't have the 100-400 to compare, but I'd guess the sharpness is about the same between the 100-400 and the 70-200 + 1.4x. I still wouldn't have the reach between 280-400 but I'd have the sharpness when I need it. I can always attempt to move my feet to frame a subject with a prime if I'm too close. Read the reviews and decide for yourself.
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I'm sorry, but I am not specifically knowledgable about those particular cameras. I am very satisfied with the speed of my GX!. I just turned it on to focus on my sleeping dog and it came into focus in about 1 second. That is with my 14-42 lens. I did not purchase Power Zoom and I think it might be helpful with my 45-200 mm lens. Adjustment of ISO for dim light settings is amazing. Hope this helps. Sandy
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I have not seen the Simmons. I am very pleased with my Celestron up thru 40X or maybe 45X. Above that, the optics are not as clear, and detail is not much more visible, even though the image is larger. Most of my useage is 1.5-2 miles looting at wildlife. At shorter ranges, the higher magnification would probably be adequate as well, that's just not what I use it for. Moon shots are impressive!
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You would get a lot more bang for fewer bucks by replacing the D-90 body (12.4 mpix DX format) with a new D-610 (24.3 mpix FX format) if your 200 mm lens is in that format also, i.e., if it is the 70-200 FX zoom. Plus, HD video and faster internal processing.
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40x optical, 70x digital, just like the description says. But the more you go past 30x the more likely you'll begin to lose focus on whatever you're shooting. There is not much point in actually going all the way to 40x. This appears to be unique to jvc, as I have yet to see this with any other camcorder. JVC has really set themselves apart from the pack with this model.
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Technically it is not BIONZ chip, but there has to be a custom similar chip in the T500 to handle the heavy duty processing the HD video @ 30fps requires. To me, the 5X zoom and HD video far and away make up for a slightly better screen and slightly bigger size. The T500's screen is an industry standard 230,000 pixels so it is not disappointing. I wonder how the battery life is with the higher-res screen? Its not that great to begin with.
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you have the 40 x PLUS the 10x optical so in reality you have 400x and you can go up even higher than that with the digital...I use it for looking at horse semen and you can easily see the individual sperm at 400x
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4x magnification. Very clear and works great on my 5.56 build at zeroed at 200 yards.
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the 200 is made for treestand and groundblind applications, I think it has a boost mode. the 150 is for groundblind use only.
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Yes, much better. Better optics, better sharpness and color transmission, better weather sealing. Heavier, and more conspicuous. You might consider the 100-400 IS L lens. I switched from that because I got tired of carrying it around. Which is a problem with a 400 mm IS prime. Good luck. JWK
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My guess it is because the 200 has a Leica lens. Actually I believe that the Leica lens is much better than the one in the 270 but I enjoy having the 60 x optical zoom. I have an older Panasonic with the Leica lens and I believe the pictures are much sharper. If you don't need the distance, I would choose the 200 for its better lens and clarity.
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Depends on what you mean by "observe." At the highest magnification, a one millimeter object takes up almost the entire field. You could see the parts of a fruitfly, or tick, but I doubt that you could see a protozoa or amoeba or other small creature. I think the 400 power claim is a bit of a stretch. Actually, a lot.
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In the research I have done, the 500 is much more powerful. It is the one used by the military for sighting in there rifles. Having used this laser now, I love it. I don't though know how the $99 works. I think with any SiteLite though, you are getting the best laser boresighter.
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Everyone has a good point. The 200 lum is brighter sharper.. But doesn't have rechargeable battery. The 100 lum has rechargeable battery but lower in brightness and sharpness and projection size.