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Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera

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not need a recharge after 300 photos over two months and recently ran it dry after 200 photos, 30 minutes of video, and probably 30-45 minutes of screen review time. The screen was on throughout. 4) Large, clear screen. This is beautiful and I feel spoiled. I did put a screen protector on it (if you do, get a GPS one. The first one I tried, for a PDA, resulted in some strange polarization issues but the GPS one works great. 5) Key creative features such as the ability to move the focus/exposure frame, flash power, full manual, etc. One key disadvantage of the G11 (like most reflex cameras) is the complication in using filters. I am trying an aftermarket device for filters and it works, but is a bit cumbersome. I have a little camera bag that fits on my belt and the G11 tucks away nicely. I wore it full time for over a week with little or no interference. One nice bonus, I did not expect, on the G11 is the outstanding video it takes. It shoots in .mov and does a nice 720x480. I have stopped carrying a flip camera and find myself taking more video because it is so convenient. The sound for the video is amazing as well, actually rivals the Zoom recorder I use. I highly recommend this camera for anyone whose image does not require a giant SLR hanging around their neck.

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Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD

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not need a recharge after 300 photos over two months and recently ran it dry after 200 photos, 30 minutes of video, and probably 30-45 minutes of screen review time. The screen was on throughout. 4) Large, clear screen. This is beautiful and I feel spoiled. I did put a screen protector on it (if you do, get a GPS one. The first one I tried, for a PDA, resulted in some strange polarization issues but the GPS one works great. 5) Key creative features such as the ability to move the focus/exposure frame, flash power, full manual, etc. One key disadvantage of the G11 (like most reflex cameras) is the complication in using filters. I am trying an aftermarket device for filters and it works, but is a bit cumbersome. I have a little camera bag that fits on my belt and the G11 tucks away nicely. I wore it full time for over a week with little or no interference. One nice bonus, I did not expect, on the G11 is the outstanding video it takes. It shoots in .mov and does a nice 720x480. I have stopped carrying a flip camera and find myself taking more video because it is so convenient. The sound for the video is amazing as well, actually rivals the Zoom recorder I use. I highly recommend this camera for anyone whose image does not require a giant SLR hanging around their neck.

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Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera

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not need a recharge after 300 photos over two months and recently ran it dry after 200 photos, 30 minutes of video, and probably 30-45 minutes of screen review time. The screen was on throughout. 4) Large, clear screen. This is beautiful and I feel spoiled. I did put a screen protector on it (if you do, get a GPS one. The first one I tried, for a PDA, resulted in some strange polarization issues but the GPS one works great. 5) Key creative features such as the ability to move the focus/exposure frame, flash power, full manual, etc. One key disadvantage of the G11 (like most reflex cameras) is the complication in using filters. I am trying an aftermarket device for filters and it works, but is a bit cumbersome. I have a little camera bag that fits on my belt and the G11 tucks away nicely. I wore it full time for over a week with little or no interference. One nice bonus, I did not expect, on the G11 is the outstanding video it takes. It shoots in .mov and does a nice 720x480. I have stopped carrying a flip camera and find myself taking more video because it is so convenient. The sound for the video is amazing as well, actually rivals the Zoom recorder I use. I highly recommend this camera for anyone whose image does not require a giant SLR hanging around their neck.

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Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera

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reflections in bright sun and rarely peek through the viewfinder. Also, the ability to fold it with the screen facing forward protects it from damage in transport - I love this... It is something I liked about the G5 and missed on the G10. The zoom range is adequate for most casual shooting situations with a thumbs up for the 28mm lens effective angle of view at the wide end - perfect for family group shots and a welcome feature in a Point and Shoot. There are more features than most people will have a need for but if the shooter has pro-leanings, this camera can make some amazing images. Even if you never dig deeply into the manual to find them all, things like the image stabilization will be there and automatically help improve your pictures - maybe your best pictures ever! The reason Canon gives for going to 10 megapixels is to improve image quality by reducing noise at higher ISO settings. I rarely use an ISO above 200 so I wasn't expecting to benefit from that change but I tried shooting at ISO 800 (not recommended for big prints from the G10) and found the images quite good. The real benefit to a camera like this is the ability to shoot JPG, RAW, and RAW and JPG images at the same time. The quality of these RAW images is truly top notch. You could, if you were a pro, sell the shots, they are so sharp and the colors so true. Speaking of colors, the white balance technology built in is top notch. I leave it set on automatic and have gotten excellent color in difficult, mixed fluorescent lighting. So, the verdict is in for me. This is a great camera and a good evolution up from the G10. I recommend it for anyone who just wants a "good" camera and doesn't want to have to become a camera expert to use it - you can set it for AUTO and simply frame your shot and push the button (i.e., point and shoot). For the more photographically adept, you can just about do it all with the G11. RAW, manual focus and exposure, video clips, it's all there and it's all good. If anyone wants to buy this one, I may not agree to let it go.

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Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD

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reflections in bright sun and rarely peek through the viewfinder. Also, the ability to fold it with the screen facing forward protects it from damage in transport - I love this... It is something I liked about the G5 and missed on the G10. The zoom range is adequate for most casual shooting situations with a thumbs up for the 28mm lens effective angle of view at the wide end - perfect for family group shots and a welcome feature in a Point and Shoot. There are more features than most people will have a need for but if the shooter has pro-leanings, this camera can make some amazing images. Even if you never dig deeply into the manual to find them all, things like the image stabilization will be there and automatically help improve your pictures - maybe your best pictures ever! The reason Canon gives for going to 10 megapixels is to improve image quality by reducing noise at higher ISO settings. I rarely use an ISO above 200 so I wasn't expecting to benefit from that change but I tried shooting at ISO 800 (not recommended for big prints from the G10) and found the images quite good. The real benefit to a camera like this is the ability to shoot JPG, RAW, and RAW and JPG images at the same time. The quality of these RAW images is truly top notch. You could, if you were a pro, sell the shots, they are so sharp and the colors so true. Speaking of colors, the white balance technology built in is top notch. I leave it set on automatic and have gotten excellent color in difficult, mixed fluorescent lighting. So, the verdict is in for me. This is a great camera and a good evolution up from the G10. I recommend it for anyone who just wants a "good" camera and doesn't want to have to become a camera expert to use it - you can set it for AUTO and simply frame your shot and push the button (i.e., point and shoot). For the more photographically adept, you can just about do it all with the G11. RAW, manual focus and exposure, video clips, it's all there and it's all good. If anyone wants to buy this one, I may not agree to let it go.

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CHEETAH MOUNTS PLASMA LCD TV ARTICULATING DUAL ARM WALL MOUNT FOR 32-63" DISPLAYS UP TO 165LBS BLACK

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to torque the center bolt hard enough to hold the desired angle. I was concerned about the quality of the fasteners supplied with the kit. The lock washers were way to thin and the machining of the finished screws were rough, so I purchased my own high quality hardware for peace of mind. Here's what I bought at Lowe's for about $25 (List includes variation four mounting to a wall stud): - Four 5/16" x 1.5", grade 8.8 Hex screw(I couldn't find M8s, but 5/16 is close enough). There are different grades of bolts. Grade 8 is the highest grade, ensuring that the tensile strength of the bolt will hold the combined weight of the bracket and TV. I believe the bolts supplied with the kit is 5, which is probably enough, but I can't be assured that bolts are actually Grade 5. Grade 8 can be identified by the Stamp "8.x" on the head, or by six lines aligned in a radial pattern, stamped in the head. (If fastening to a wall stud, buy 5/16" x 3" lag bolts instead of the hex screws. All other fasteners, listed below, still apply.) - Eight lock washers. Lock washers will prevent the the nuts from loosening. I used four for the mount and four to mount the arms to the TV. - Eight flat washers (Grade 8). Washers are used to distribute the load across the surface. - Four 5/16" x 1.5" fender washers. The fender washers went behind the cabinet wall. The larger surface area of the washer distributes the load across a larger surface. - Four 5/16" nuts. These are used to fasten the bolts to the cabinet - Four M8 x 30mm, 1.25 course threaded machine screws (1.0 threads don't fit Panasonic). M designates the screw as being metric as opposed to SAE. I used longer screws to accommodate the additional thickness of the washer and lock nut that I added. I took the M8 x 30mm screws, slipped on the lock washer, the flat washer and then finger tightened the mounting arms to the TV. I had to make sure that all my measurements were spot on so that the TV wouldn't be misaligned in the cabinet space, which is why I didn't tighten the screws. The mounting arms (on the TV) have a 'slot', in the shape of a upside-down U, where it will eventually be hung over the lip of the wall mount (the slot will slide onto the mounting plate). I measured the top of the TV to the top of slot on the mounting arm. I used this to figure out where to mark the top holes for the wall mount in the cabinet so the TV would sit vertically centered. I have to admit, I did this about seven times to make absolutely sure that I had the measurement correct. I removed the arms and repositioned mounting holes a few times until I got it right. I then tightened the screws. Don't over tighten or you will strip the threads in the TV. I suggest that you tighten the nuts with the ratchet so that it is firmly snug (don't muscle it). Then do a quarter turn to lock it down. The supplied level isn't really accurate, as the lines on either side of the bubble have too much space, leaving a chance that you can be a few degrees off of alignment. This will result in a tilted TV. I used my own laser level (your own bubble level is probably better than the one supplied) to align the top two holes of the wall bracket. I used a awl to mark the holes, creating an indentation in the wood to ensure that the drill bit wouldn't stray off mark. After drilling the top two holes (using 5/16 drill bit), I mounted the bracket (I did it myself, but two people would have been better), then center-marked and drilled the two bottom holes, using the wall bracket as my template. I drilled the two bottom holes and then mounted the wall bracket taking the 5/16" bolts and slipping on the lock washer and flat washer. I then mounted the wall bracket and inserted the first screw to secure the bracket, followed by the rest of the screws. I then slipped on the fender washer in the back of the cabinet then screwed on the nut. I had to use two ratchets to tighten the fasteners. I used one knee raised up to prop the bracket, while balancing on the ladder. Let me tell you it's darn heavy when you're doing it yourself! I don't advise doing this and I wouldn't do it again if I had to...really stupid. Fortunately, my wife wasn't around while I did it. Otherwise, I would have never heard the end of it. I tested the wall bracket by hanging off of it for a minute. It reminded me of Jr high watching the girls do the hang instead of a pull up. The bracket held up my 167 lb frame, although I'm embarrassed to say that I'm out of shape. One minute of hanging killed me. I guess it does take a bit of strength to just hang there! Next, I set up a series of three steps, each increasing in height, below the wall bracket (my wife's great idea), to allow us do a series of lifts instead of one big lift. Doing so allowed my wife and I to safely hang the TV. I then inserted the safety bar (This securely fastens the bottom of the arm bracket to the wall bracket. Make sure the bar is behind the lip of the wall bracket. Otherwise, the TV will be swinging free on the bottom! Next I horizontally centered the TV by sliding the TV left/right. I tightened some of the bolts in the wall mount hinges as they were a little loose. Don't over tighten otherwise you will find that the hinges will bind and won't move. The last step was to adjust the tilt. Unlike other reviewers that I read, the knob for the center bolt was strong an didn't break. However, I found that I wasn't able to generate enough torque to tighten the bolt to hold the TV in place. I some how managed to crank it to lock it in position. I hope it stays in place. If not, I'll have to use Joseph from IL's tip to use some Cleve pins to lock it in place. Stepping back, I was admiring the centering and perfectly level position of the TV. Good thing I spent all that time measuring the vertical alignment! The measuring was what took the most time in the installation. The mount held up, with no noticeable sag from holding up my 110 lb. plasma. I've added two pictures so you can see the finished job and a behind the TV mounting plate shot. Legalese info: The information contained herein is provided as a public service with the understanding that I make no warranties, either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information.

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Sanus VMAA18B Articulating Wall Mount for 30" to 50" Displays (Black)

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to torque the center bolt hard enough to hold the desired angle. I was concerned about the quality of the fasteners supplied with the kit. The lock washers were way to thin and the machining of the finished screws were rough, so I purchased my own high quality hardware for peace of mind. Here's what I bought at Lowe's for about $25 (List includes variation four mounting to a wall stud): - Four 5/16" x 1.5", grade 8.8 Hex screw(I couldn't find M8s, but 5/16 is close enough). There are different grades of bolts. Grade 8 is the highest grade, ensuring that the tensile strength of the bolt will hold the combined weight of the bracket and TV. I believe the bolts supplied with the kit is 5, which is probably enough, but I can't be assured that bolts are actually Grade 5. Grade 8 can be identified by the Stamp "8.x" on the head, or by six lines aligned in a radial pattern, stamped in the head. (If fastening to a wall stud, buy 5/16" x 3" lag bolts instead of the hex screws. All other fasteners, listed below, still apply.) - Eight lock washers. Lock washers will prevent the the nuts from loosening. I used four for the mount and four to mount the arms to the TV. - Eight flat washers (Grade 8). Washers are used to distribute the load across the surface. - Four 5/16" x 1.5" fender washers. The fender washers went behind the cabinet wall. The larger surface area of the washer distributes the load across a larger surface. - Four 5/16" nuts. These are used to fasten the bolts to the cabinet - Four M8 x 30mm, 1.25 course threaded machine screws (1.0 threads don't fit Panasonic). M designates the screw as being metric as opposed to SAE. I used longer screws to accommodate the additional thickness of the washer and lock nut that I added. I took the M8 x 30mm screws, slipped on the lock washer, the flat washer and then finger tightened the mounting arms to the TV. I had to make sure that all my measurements were spot on so that the TV wouldn't be misaligned in the cabinet space, which is why I didn't tighten the screws. The mounting arms (on the TV) have a 'slot', in the shape of a upside-down U, where it will eventually be hung over the lip of the wall mount (the slot will slide onto the mounting plate). I measured the top of the TV to the top of slot on the mounting arm. I used this to figure out where to mark the top holes for the wall mount in the cabinet so the TV would sit vertically centered. I have to admit, I did this about seven times to make absolutely sure that I had the measurement correct. I removed the arms and repositioned mounting holes a few times until I got it right. I then tightened the screws. Don't over tighten or you will strip the threads in the TV. I suggest that you tighten the nuts with the ratchet so that it is firmly snug (don't muscle it). Then do a quarter turn to lock it down. The supplied level isn't really accurate, as the lines on either side of the bubble have too much space, leaving a chance that you can be a few degrees off of alignment. This will result in a tilted TV. I used my own laser level (your own bubble level is probably better than the one supplied) to align the top two holes of the wall bracket. I used a awl to mark the holes, creating an indentation in the wood to ensure that the drill bit wouldn't stray off mark. After drilling the top two holes (using 5/16 drill bit), I mounted the bracket (I did it myself, but two people would have been better), then center-marked and drilled the two bottom holes, using the wall bracket as my template. I drilled the two bottom holes and then mounted the wall bracket taking the 5/16" bolts and slipping on the lock washer and flat washer. I then mounted the wall bracket and inserted the first screw to secure the bracket, followed by the rest of the screws. I then slipped on the fender washer in the back of the cabinet then screwed on the nut. I had to use two ratchets to tighten the fasteners. I used one knee raised up to prop the bracket, while balancing on the ladder. Let me tell you it's darn heavy when you're doing it yourself! I don't advise doing this and I wouldn't do it again if I had to...really stupid. Fortunately, my wife wasn't around while I did it. Otherwise, I would have never heard the end of it. I tested the wall bracket by hanging off of it for a minute. It reminded me of Jr high watching the girls do the hang instead of a pull up. The bracket held up my 167 lb frame, although I'm embarrassed to say that I'm out of shape. One minute of hanging killed me. I guess it does take a bit of strength to just hang there! Next, I set up a series of three steps, each increasing in height, below the wall bracket (my wife's great idea), to allow us do a series of lifts instead of one big lift. Doing so allowed my wife and I to safely hang the TV. I then inserted the safety bar (This securely fastens the bottom of the arm bracket to the wall bracket. Make sure the bar is behind the lip of the wall bracket. Otherwise, the TV will be swinging free on the bottom! Next I horizontally centered the TV by sliding the TV left/right. I tightened some of the bolts in the wall mount hinges as they were a little loose. Don't over tighten otherwise you will find that the hinges will bind and won't move. The last step was to adjust the tilt. Unlike other reviewers that I read, the knob for the center bolt was strong an didn't break. However, I found that I wasn't able to generate enough torque to tighten the bolt to hold the TV in place. I some how managed to crank it to lock it in position. I hope it stays in place. If not, I'll have to use Joseph from IL's tip to use some Cleve pins to lock it in place. Stepping back, I was admiring the centering and perfectly level position of the TV. Good thing I spent all that time measuring the vertical alignment! The measuring was what took the most time in the installation. The mount held up, with no noticeable sag from holding up my 110 lb. plasma. I've added two pictures so you can see the finished job and a behind the TV mounting plate shot. Legalese info: The information contained herein is provided as a public service with the understanding that I make no warranties, either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information.

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Hercules(by Opteka) HRM-100 Super Strong Plasma and LCD TV Dual-Arm Articulating Wall Mount for 32-Inch to 60-Inch Displays (Black)

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to torque the center bolt hard enough to hold the desired angle. I was concerned about the quality of the fasteners supplied with the kit. The lock washers were way to thin and the machining of the finished screws were rough, so I purchased my own high quality hardware for peace of mind. Here's what I bought at Lowe's for about $25 (List includes variation four mounting to a wall stud): - Four 5/16" x 1.5", grade 8.8 Hex screw(I couldn't find M8s, but 5/16 is close enough). There are different grades of bolts. Grade 8 is the highest grade, ensuring that the tensile strength of the bolt will hold the combined weight of the bracket and TV. I believe the bolts supplied with the kit is 5, which is probably enough, but I can't be assured that bolts are actually Grade 5. Grade 8 can be identified by the Stamp "8.x" on the head, or by six lines aligned in a radial pattern, stamped in the head. (If fastening to a wall stud, buy 5/16" x 3" lag bolts instead of the hex screws. All other fasteners, listed below, still apply.) - Eight lock washers. Lock washers will prevent the the nuts from loosening. I used four for the mount and four to mount the arms to the TV. - Eight flat washers (Grade 8). Washers are used to distribute the load across the surface. - Four 5/16" x 1.5" fender washers. The fender washers went behind the cabinet wall. The larger surface area of the washer distributes the load across a larger surface. - Four 5/16" nuts. These are used to fasten the bolts to the cabinet - Four M8 x 30mm, 1.25 course threaded machine screws (1.0 threads don't fit Panasonic). M designates the screw as being metric as opposed to SAE. I used longer screws to accommodate the additional thickness of the washer and lock nut that I added. I took the M8 x 30mm screws, slipped on the lock washer, the flat washer and then finger tightened the mounting arms to the TV. I had to make sure that all my measurements were spot on so that the TV wouldn't be misaligned in the cabinet space, which is why I didn't tighten the screws. The mounting arms (on the TV) have a 'slot', in the shape of a upside-down U, where it will eventually be hung over the lip of the wall mount (the slot will slide onto the mounting plate). I measured the top of the TV to the top of slot on the mounting arm. I used this to figure out where to mark the top holes for the wall mount in the cabinet so the TV would sit vertically centered. I have to admit, I did this about seven times to make absolutely sure that I had the measurement correct. I removed the arms and repositioned mounting holes a few times until I got it right. I then tightened the screws. Don't over tighten or you will strip the threads in the TV. I suggest that you tighten the nuts with the ratchet so that it is firmly snug (don't muscle it). Then do a quarter turn to lock it down. The supplied level isn't really accurate, as the lines on either side of the bubble have too much space, leaving a chance that you can be a few degrees off of alignment. This will result in a tilted TV. I used my own laser level (your own bubble level is probably better than the one supplied) to align the top two holes of the wall bracket. I used a awl to mark the holes, creating an indentation in the wood to ensure that the drill bit wouldn't stray off mark. After drilling the top two holes (using 5/16 drill bit), I mounted the bracket (I did it myself, but two people would have been better), then center-marked and drilled the two bottom holes, using the wall bracket as my template. I drilled the two bottom holes and then mounted the wall bracket taking the 5/16" bolts and slipping on the lock washer and flat washer. I then mounted the wall bracket and inserted the first screw to secure the bracket, followed by the rest of the screws. I then slipped on the fender washer in the back of the cabinet then screwed on the nut. I had to use two ratchets to tighten the fasteners. I used one knee raised up to prop the bracket, while balancing on the ladder. Let me tell you it's darn heavy when you're doing it yourself! I don't advise doing this and I wouldn't do it again if I had to...really stupid. Fortunately, my wife wasn't around while I did it. Otherwise, I would have never heard the end of it. I tested the wall bracket by hanging off of it for a minute. It reminded me of Jr high watching the girls do the hang instead of a pull up. The bracket held up my 167 lb frame, although I'm embarrassed to say that I'm out of shape. One minute of hanging killed me. I guess it does take a bit of strength to just hang there! Next, I set up a series of three steps, each increasing in height, below the wall bracket (my wife's great idea), to allow us do a series of lifts instead of one big lift. Doing so allowed my wife and I to safely hang the TV. I then inserted the safety bar (This securely fastens the bottom of the arm bracket to the wall bracket. Make sure the bar is behind the lip of the wall bracket. Otherwise, the TV will be swinging free on the bottom! Next I horizontally centered the TV by sliding the TV left/right. I tightened some of the bolts in the wall mount hinges as they were a little loose. Don't over tighten otherwise you will find that the hinges will bind and won't move. The last step was to adjust the tilt. Unlike other reviewers that I read, the knob for the center bolt was strong an didn't break. However, I found that I wasn't able to generate enough torque to tighten the bolt to hold the TV in place. I some how managed to crank it to lock it in position. I hope it stays in place. If not, I'll have to use Joseph from IL's tip to use some Cleve pins to lock it in place. Stepping back, I was admiring the centering and perfectly level position of the TV. Good thing I spent all that time measuring the vertical alignment! The measuring was what took the most time in the installation. The mount held up, with no noticeable sag from holding up my 110 lb. plasma. I've added two pictures so you can see the finished job and a behind the TV mounting plate shot. Legalese info: The information contained herein is provided as a public service with the understanding that I make no warranties, either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information.

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Sanus VMAA18B Articulating Wall Mount for 30" to 50" Displays (Black)

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to torque the center bolt hard enough to hold the desired angle. I was concerned about the quality of the fasteners supplied with the kit. The lock washers were way to thin and the machining of the finished screws were rough, so I purchased my own high quality hardware for peace of mind. Here's what I bought at Lowe's for about $25 (List includes variation four mounting to a wall stud): - Four 5/16" x 1.5", grade 8.8 Hex screw(I couldn't find M8s, but 5/16 is close enough). There are different grades of bolts. Grade 8 is the highest grade, ensuring that the tensile strength of the bolt will hold the combined weight of the bracket and TV. I believe the bolts supplied with the kit is 5, which is probably enough, but I can't be assured that bolts are actually Grade 5. Grade 8 can be identified by the Stamp "8.x" on the head, or by six lines aligned in a radial pattern, stamped in the head. (If fastening to a wall stud, buy 5/16" x 3" lag bolts instead of the hex screws. All other fasteners, listed below, still apply.) - Eight lock washers. Lock washers will prevent the the nuts from loosening. I used four for the mount and four to mount the arms to the TV. - Eight flat washers (Grade 8). Washers are used to distribute the load across the surface. - Four 5/16" x 1.5" fender washers. The fender washers went behind the cabinet wall. The larger surface area of the washer distributes the load across a larger surface. - Four 5/16" nuts. These are used to fasten the bolts to the cabinet - Four M8 x 30mm, 1.25 course threaded machine screws (1.0 threads don't fit Panasonic). M designates the screw as being metric as opposed to SAE. I used longer screws to accommodate the additional thickness of the washer and lock nut that I added. I took the M8 x 30mm screws, slipped on the lock washer, the flat washer and then finger tightened the mounting arms to the TV. I had to make sure that all my measurements were spot on so that the TV wouldn't be misaligned in the cabinet space, which is why I didn't tighten the screws. The mounting arms (on the TV) have a 'slot', in the shape of a upside-down U, where it will eventually be hung over the lip of the wall mount (the slot will slide onto the mounting plate). I measured the top of the TV to the top of slot on the mounting arm. I used this to figure out where to mark the top holes for the wall mount in the cabinet so the TV would sit vertically centered. I have to admit, I did this about seven times to make absolutely sure that I had the measurement correct. I removed the arms and repositioned mounting holes a few times until I got it right. I then tightened the screws. Don't over tighten or you will strip the threads in the TV. I suggest that you tighten the nuts with the ratchet so that it is firmly snug (don't muscle it). Then do a quarter turn to lock it down. The supplied level isn't really accurate, as the lines on either side of the bubble have too much space, leaving a chance that you can be a few degrees off of alignment. This will result in a tilted TV. I used my own laser level (your own bubble level is probably better than the one supplied) to align the top two holes of the wall bracket. I used a awl to mark the holes, creating an indentation in the wood to ensure that the drill bit wouldn't stray off mark. After drilling the top two holes (using 5/16 drill bit), I mounted the bracket (I did it myself, but two people would have been better), then center-marked and drilled the two bottom holes, using the wall bracket as my template. I drilled the two bottom holes and then mounted the wall bracket taking the 5/16" bolts and slipping on the lock washer and flat washer. I then mounted the wall bracket and inserted the first screw to secure the bracket, followed by the rest of the screws. I then slipped on the fender washer in the back of the cabinet then screwed on the nut. I had to use two ratchets to tighten the fasteners. I used one knee raised up to prop the bracket, while balancing on the ladder. Let me tell you it's darn heavy when you're doing it yourself! I don't advise doing this and I wouldn't do it again if I had to...really stupid. Fortunately, my wife wasn't around while I did it. Otherwise, I would have never heard the end of it. I tested the wall bracket by hanging off of it for a minute. It reminded me of Jr high watching the girls do the hang instead of a pull up. The bracket held up my 167 lb frame, although I'm embarrassed to say that I'm out of shape. One minute of hanging killed me. I guess it does take a bit of strength to just hang there! Next, I set up a series of three steps, each increasing in height, below the wall bracket (my wife's great idea), to allow us do a series of lifts instead of one big lift. Doing so allowed my wife and I to safely hang the TV. I then inserted the safety bar (This securely fastens the bottom of the arm bracket to the wall bracket. Make sure the bar is behind the lip of the wall bracket. Otherwise, the TV will be swinging free on the bottom! Next I horizontally centered the TV by sliding the TV left/right. I tightened some of the bolts in the wall mount hinges as they were a little loose. Don't over tighten otherwise you will find that the hinges will bind and won't move. The last step was to adjust the tilt. Unlike other reviewers that I read, the knob for the center bolt was strong an didn't break. However, I found that I wasn't able to generate enough torque to tighten the bolt to hold the TV in place. I some how managed to crank it to lock it in position. I hope it stays in place. If not, I'll have to use Joseph from IL's tip to use some Cleve pins to lock it in place. Stepping back, I was admiring the centering and perfectly level position of the TV. Good thing I spent all that time measuring the vertical alignment! The measuring was what took the most time in the installation. The mount held up, with no noticeable sag from holding up my 110 lb. plasma. I've added two pictures so you can see the finished job and a behind the TV mounting plate shot. Legalese info: The information contained herein is provided as a public service with the understanding that I make no warranties, either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information.

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Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera

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to torque the center bolt hard enough to hold the desired angle. I was concerned about the quality of the fasteners supplied with the kit. The lock washers were way to thin and the machining of the finished screws were rough, so I purchased my own high quality hardware for peace of mind. Here's what I bought at Lowe's for about $25 (List includes variation four mounting to a wall stud): - Four 5/16" x 1.5", grade 8.8 Hex screw(I couldn't find M8s, but 5/16 is close enough). There are different grades of bolts. Grade 8 is the highest grade, ensuring that the tensile strength of the bolt will hold the combined weight of the bracket and TV. I believe the bolts supplied with the kit is 5, which is probably enough, but I can't be assured that bolts are actually Grade 5. Grade 8 can be identified by the Stamp "8.x" on the head, or by six lines aligned in a radial pattern, stamped in the head. (If fastening to a wall stud, buy 5/16" x 3" lag bolts instead of the hex screws. All other fasteners, listed below, still apply.) - Eight lock washers. Lock washers will prevent the the nuts from loosening. I used four for the mount and four to mount the arms to the TV. - Eight flat washers (Grade 8). Washers are used to distribute the load across the surface. - Four 5/16" x 1.5" fender washers. The fender washers went behind the cabinet wall. The larger surface area of the washer distributes the load across a larger surface. - Four 5/16" nuts. These are used to fasten the bolts to the cabinet - Four M8 x 30mm, 1.25 course threaded machine screws (1.0 threads don't fit Panasonic). M designates the screw as being metric as opposed to SAE. I used longer screws to accommodate the additional thickness of the washer and lock nut that I added. I took the M8 x 30mm screws, slipped on the lock washer, the flat washer and then finger tightened the mounting arms to the TV. I had to make sure that all my measurements were spot on so that the TV wouldn't be misaligned in the cabinet space, which is why I didn't tighten the screws. The mounting arms (on the TV) have a 'slot', in the shape of a upside-down U, where it will eventually be hung over the lip of the wall mount (the slot will slide onto the mounting plate). I measured the top of the TV to the top of slot on the mounting arm. I used this to figure out where to mark the top holes for the wall mount in the cabinet so the TV would sit vertically centered. I have to admit, I did this about seven times to make absolutely sure that I had the measurement correct. I removed the arms and repositioned mounting holes a few times until I got it right. I then tightened the screws. Don't over tighten or you will strip the threads in the TV. I suggest that you tighten the nuts with the ratchet so that it is firmly snug (don't muscle it). Then do a quarter turn to lock it down. The supplied level isn't really accurate, as the lines on either side of the bubble have too much space, leaving a chance that you can be a few degrees off of alignment. This will result in a tilted TV. I used my own laser level (your own bubble level is probably better than the one supplied) to align the top two holes of the wall bracket. I used a awl to mark the holes, creating an indentation in the wood to ensure that the drill bit wouldn't stray off mark. After drilling the top two holes (using 5/16 drill bit), I mounted the bracket (I did it myself, but two people would have been better), then center-marked and drilled the two bottom holes, using the wall bracket as my template. I drilled the two bottom holes and then mounted the wall bracket taking the 5/16" bolts and slipping on the lock washer and flat washer. I then mounted the wall bracket and inserted the first screw to secure the bracket, followed by the rest of the screws. I then slipped on the fender washer in the back of the cabinet then screwed on the nut. I had to use two ratchets to tighten the fasteners. I used one knee raised up to prop the bracket, while balancing on the ladder. Let me tell you it's darn heavy when you're doing it yourself! I don't advise doing this and I wouldn't do it again if I had to...really stupid. Fortunately, my wife wasn't around while I did it. Otherwise, I would have never heard the end of it. I tested the wall bracket by hanging off of it for a minute. It reminded me of Jr high watching the girls do the hang instead of a pull up. The bracket held up my 167 lb frame, although I'm embarrassed to say that I'm out of shape. One minute of hanging killed me. I guess it does take a bit of strength to just hang there! Next, I set up a series of three steps, each increasing in height, below the wall bracket (my wife's great idea), to allow us do a series of lifts instead of one big lift. Doing so allowed my wife and I to safely hang the TV. I then inserted the safety bar (This securely fastens the bottom of the arm bracket to the wall bracket. Make sure the bar is behind the lip of the wall bracket. Otherwise, the TV will be swinging free on the bottom! Next I horizontally centered the TV by sliding the TV left/right. I tightened some of the bolts in the wall mount hinges as they were a little loose. Don't over tighten otherwise you will find that the hinges will bind and won't move. The last step was to adjust the tilt. Unlike other reviewers that I read, the knob for the center bolt was strong an didn't break. However, I found that I wasn't able to generate enough torque to tighten the bolt to hold the TV in place. I some how managed to crank it to lock it in position. I hope it stays in place. If not, I'll have to use Joseph from IL's tip to use some Cleve pins to lock it in place. Stepping back, I was admiring the centering and perfectly level position of the TV. Good thing I spent all that time measuring the vertical alignment! The measuring was what took the most time in the installation. The mount held up, with no noticeable sag from holding up my 110 lb. plasma. I've added two pictures so you can see the finished job and a behind the TV mounting plate shot. Legalese info: The information contained herein is provided as a public service with the understanding that I make no warranties, either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information.

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Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera

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parameters for taking a good photo, such as ISO, shooting mold, exposure compositions, exposure lock. After I get the color balance stored in the short-cut button on the left side of the camera, everything is at my fingertips. I can not found what else I would ever missed. If that is not enough, it provides C1 and C2, to store two customer-settings of your preference. Of course, it could be better. For those who expect to use G11 for shooting their kid involving in-door sports game or stage performance, they could be disappointed a little. I think it does not focus fast enough, and can only take about one frame per second. OK. That is why we still need DSLR. In summary, if you are going to get a photo-tool, go for G11. If you want to show your friends a fancy photo-gadget, go for S90. In any case, please do not set your expectation unreasonably high to replace the DSLR. This is my two cents.

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Universal Flat Panel Mount for Displays Up To 40"

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parameters for taking a good photo, such as ISO, shooting mold, exposure compositions, exposure lock. After I get the color balance stored in the short-cut button on the left side of the camera, everything is at my fingertips. I can not found what else I would ever missed. If that is not enough, it provides C1 and C2, to store two customer-settings of your preference. Of course, it could be better. For those who expect to use G11 for shooting their kid involving in-door sports game or stage performance, they could be disappointed a little. I think it does not focus fast enough, and can only take about one frame per second. OK. That is why we still need DSLR. In summary, if you are going to get a photo-tool, go for G11. If you want to show your friends a fancy photo-gadget, go for S90. In any case, please do not set your expectation unreasonably high to replace the DSLR. This is my two cents.

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Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD

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too, which was one of the main reasons I decided to go for this level of camera. The only complaint I can make is that the lens cap clips on to the strap, but not so well as to keep me from losing it. This hasn't been an issue, since I use it so much that the cap would probably never actually be in use!

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Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera

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too, which was one of the main reasons I decided to go for this level of camera. The only complaint I can make is that the lens cap clips on to the strap, but not so well as to keep me from losing it. This hasn't been an issue, since I use it so much that the cap would probably never actually be in use!

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Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD

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too, which was one of the main reasons I decided to go for this level of camera. The only complaint I can make is that the lens cap clips on to the strap, but not so well as to keep me from losing it. This hasn't been an issue, since I use it so much that the cap would probably never actually be in use!

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Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera

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no extra battery, ( the apex 110 when carrying the camera , canon 270ex speed flash, battery charger extra battery), the loweprow rezo 110 will carry just a little more stuff than the apex 110 though... the G11 has a good sharp lens, the flash shot to shot time is good (coming from a point and shoot world). (Using a bunch of canon cameras before, i felt the G11 was easy to use). I like all the lights on top of the camera and how they stay off if that function is not available in the mode that you are in, that's just me though... I mostly take pictures of bear in the smokey mountians(CADES COVE) and i love chasing the grand kids around and taking their pictures.

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Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD

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no extra battery, ( the apex 110 when carrying the camera , canon 270ex speed flash, battery charger extra battery), the loweprow rezo 110 will carry just a little more stuff than the apex 110 though... the G11 has a good sharp lens, the flash shot to shot time is good (coming from a point and shoot world). (Using a bunch of canon cameras before, i felt the G11 was easy to use). I like all the lights on top of the camera and how they stay off if that function is not available in the mode that you are in, that's just me though... I mostly take pictures of bear in the smokey mountians(CADES COVE) and i love chasing the grand kids around and taking their pictures.

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Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera

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no extra battery, ( the apex 110 when carrying the camera , canon 270ex speed flash, battery charger extra battery), the loweprow rezo 110 will carry just a little more stuff than the apex 110 though... the G11 has a good sharp lens, the flash shot to shot time is good (coming from a point and shoot world). (Using a bunch of canon cameras before, i felt the G11 was easy to use). I like all the lights on top of the camera and how they stay off if that function is not available in the mode that you are in, that's just me though... I mostly take pictures of bear in the smokey mountians(CADES COVE) and i love chasing the grand kids around and taking their pictures.

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Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD

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no extra battery, ( the apex 110 when carrying the camera , canon 270ex speed flash, battery charger extra battery), the loweprow rezo 110 will carry just a little more stuff than the apex 110 though... the G11 has a good sharp lens, the flash shot to shot time is good (coming from a point and shoot world). (Using a bunch of canon cameras before, i felt the G11 was easy to use). I like all the lights on top of the camera and how they stay off if that function is not available in the mode that you are in, that's just me though... I mostly take pictures of bear in the smokey mountians(CADES COVE) and i love chasing the grand kids around and taking their pictures.

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Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD

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no extra battery, ( the apex 110 when carrying the camera , canon 270ex speed flash, battery charger extra battery), the loweprow rezo 110 will carry just a little more stuff than the apex 110 though... the G11 has a good sharp lens, the flash shot to shot time is good (coming from a point and shoot world). (Using a bunch of canon cameras before, i felt the G11 was easy to use). I like all the lights on top of the camera and how they stay off if that function is not available in the mode that you are in, that's just me though... I mostly take pictures of bear in the smokey mountians(CADES COVE) and i love chasing the grand kids around and taking their pictures.