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Sunday, August 4, 2013

Is there a digital camera with fast shutter speed?

Question by Tuxicans: Is there a digital camera with fast shutter speed?
I am looking for a digital camera in the $ 300 or less range that has a faster shutter speed. I take lots of pictures for my animal rescue group and have a terrible time with the lag on my Sony Cyber Shot camera. I hit the button, but by the time the picture is taken, the animal has moved. Any suggestions?

Best answer:

Answer by Joe
Honestly as I have found out, any recent digital camera has a decent shutter time as long as the lighting is good. By pressing the shutter button half way, getting your subject in focus before you try to take the picture helps alot. Press the rest of the way, and it should capture it pretty quickly without lag. Other than that, fast cameras as a dslr would cost a bit more than $ 300 unless you were to find used on craigslist.

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Saturday, April 27, 2013

What is a good shutter speed for a digital camera?

Question by Little Fluffball of Doom: What is a good shutter speed for a digital camera?
I have an old digital camera but the shutter speed is ridiculously slow! So I am going to purchase a new camera, what is a good shutter speed for a digital camera, I have found one and it lists this:

4~1/2000 sec (Manual 30s)

I don't know what that means...so please help! thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by reeveslittle
I'm guessing what you're looking for is less "lag" when you're taking a picture, the time between when you press the button and when the picture takes. Older point and shoot digital cameras have the annoying tendency to miss the action because there is too much shutter lag.

Many small point and shoot cameras now have a "kids and pets" mode that speeds up the camera response time. Look for this feature in your next camera.

Some more detail:
Shutter lag is the time between when you press the button and when the picture is taken. Shutter speed is the amount of time the the lens is "open", letting light onto the sensor. A slow shutter speed will create a blurry image (like this picture of my dog: http://www.little.org/blog/2009/02/08/ThisIsGoingToTakeSomePractice.aspx) while a fast shutter speed will freeze the action but requires a brighter subject.

Why is there shutter lag?
Before you take a picture the camera must do several things: focus, set the aperture, set the shutter speed, set the white balance and, most importantly, charge the camera sensor. With a point and shoot camera this all takes place when you push the button down. You can reduce the number of missed shots but getting ready to take the picture early, holding the button partway down so it focuses (usually the camera will give a little beep when ready). Say your daughter is about to jump in the pool, before the jump even starts, aim the camera, push the button slightly, then say "go". Keep the button partway down until the jump then push the rest of the way.

If you are taking a lot of action shots, you really need to step up to a digital SLR. SLR digital cameras are constantly monitoring everything while they are turned on and have much higher quality sensors, making the shutter response time nearly instantaneous.

Cameras.co.uk has an excellent table comparing the shutter lag on a bunch of cameras. The model names listed are European model names, but a web search for a given brand and model will tell you the name for your country: http://www.cameras.co.uk/html/shutter-lag-comparisons.cfm

What do you think? Answer below!

Monday, April 15, 2013

ContourROAM Hands-free Waterproof Camcorder + 32GB Ultra High Speed Memory Bundle

Full HD 1080p Video
Wide-Angle (170°) Fixed-Focus Lens
Rotating Lens with Laser-Aided Leveling
Waterproof to 3' & Impact-Resistant
Turn On & Record with One Switch
One-Click Video Uploading
Trail Mounting & Tripod Thread
Weighs Only 5 oz
What's in the Box: Contour ContourROAM Hands-Free HD Camcorder
USB Cable, Profile Mount, Rotating Flat Surface Mount
180 Day Limited Warranty Extends to 1 Year via Online Registration
Bundle Includes: 32GB microSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter & MicroSD Key Chain

The ContourROAM Hands-Free HD Camcorder from Contour keeps
things simple for capturing high-quality action video while the world is rushing
past you at high speed. Flip the switch to turn on the rugged camera, and you're
already recording 1080p full HD video. The rugged-bodied aluminum camcorder is
impact-resistant and even waterproof to 3' (1 m), so you can find yourself
helmet-down in a large puddle or small pond and maintain confidence in the
integrity of your ContourROAM.

The wide-angle (170° coverage) lens of the ContourROAM rotates in the body so
that you can mount the camera at any angle, using either the standard tripod
thread or the integrated TRail mount that plays well with all of Contour's
optional accessories. Then, with the help of the ContourROAM's high-precision
laser leveling, adjust the orientation of the lens to level out the horizon.

At only 5.1 oz with a slim, low-profile design, the ContourROAM rides along
so subtly that you'll forget it's there - until it's time to offload your video
and brag about your exploits. There, also, the ContourROAM shines: included
software helps you upload your action-packed clips to the Internet with only one
click.

32GB microSDHC Memory Card from LEXSpeed is ideal for
use with multimedia mobile phones or any other device that uses microSDHC cards.
Expand your entertainment storage with up to 32GB of extra music, videos,
photos, games, software, and more.

Contour ContourROAM Hands-Free HD Camcorder

USB Cable
Profile Mount
Rotating Flat Surface Mount

180 Day Limited Warranty Extends to 1 Year via Online Registration

LEXSpeed 32GB microSDHC Memory Card

Price: $ 199.99

10 Times Zoom IR High Speed CCTV Outdoor/Indoor Dome Security PTZ Camera - 1/3" Sony Exview CCD, 600TVL, 10x Optical Zoom, F=1.6 F=4.8mm~48mm. Up to 164 feet IR Distance

Ambient light testing; PWM function, IR distance up to 164 feet; Ambient light testing: 0-50 grades
IR illumination on 1~15 grade selectable; Park action Mode includes Off/A-B scan/360/Home/Tour 1-3/Action
Horizontal Rotation Speed 180º/s, Tile Rotation Speed 120º/s; Dome ID, baud rate, communication protocol can be set from OSD
Multi language OSD; Power consumption is less than 15W
Communication: Pelco-D & Pelco-P protocol

Specification and Outline: Model GW60FW Horizontal Rotation speed 180º/s Tile Rotation Speed 120º/s Horizontal Rotation Range 360º Tile Rotation Range 93º Auto Flip Horizontal 180º, Vertical 93º Ratio Speed Support IR Control Auto/Manual/Key Auto control IR LED PWM IR Testing Time 2~15s selectable Ambient Light Testing 0~50 grades IR Illumination on 1~15s grades selectable IR Output Power 5 grades selectable IR Standby Power 4 grades selectable IR Standby Time 15~30s selectable PWR on action Memory/NOP/A-B scan/360 Home/Tour 1-3 A-B Scan User programmable A-B Scan Speed 01-64 speed selectable A-B Scan Dwell 2~60s selectable 360º Scan Speed 01-64 speed selectable Dwell Preset 01-64s interval selectable Preset Points 220 Go to Preset Speed 01-64 grades selectable Guard Tours 3 groups Guard Points Max. 16 points, dwell time user selectable Park Action Mode Off/A-B scan/360/Home/Tour 1-3/Action Park Time 01-60mins selectable Park Action User programmable Communication Protocol Pelco-D, Pelco-P Communication RS485 Bus Baud Rate 1200/2400/4800/9600bps Dome ID 1~250 OSD Menu Multiple Language Operation Temperature Indoor: 0º ~ 40º Outdoor: -40º ~ 60º Operating Humidity ?95% Non Condensing Heater & Blower Auto temperature control Power AC15~28V?3A Lighting Protection Transient voltage 6000V IR Illumination Distance 50M Power Consumption ?15W LED Type ø16=6

List Price: $ 850.00

Price: $ 320.00

Q-See QD6531Z-K Speed Dome Pan-Tilt Zoom Camera with 3X Optical Zoom and Remote (Grey)

3X Optical Zoom, Full 360° horizontal rotation and a 90° tilt
16 Programmable Cruise Patterns, 128 PresetsAuto Back Light Compensation
Color 1/3-Inch Sony Exview HAD CCD-II Image Sensor
650 TV Lines of Resolution with up to 65-Feet of Night Vision
Weatherproof for Indoor or Outdoor Use

With a complete range of motion, the Q-See QD6531Z has you covered at every angle. This Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera features a full 360° horizontal rotation and a 90° tilt. It delivers high-quality images at 650 TV Lines of resolution in daylight and low-light situations as low as 0 lux, while also incorporating automatic focus and light levels. The zoom lens adjusts from a wide-angle 5mm to a tight 15mm range so you can capture the complete area and essential details. You can easily control the camera using the buttons on the front panel of your DVR, through the on-screen control interface or with an included remote control. The included wall-mounting brackets provides added flexibility in positioning the camera to achieve the best viewing angle - from on a horizontal, vertical or overhead surface.

List Price: $ 311.10

Price: $ 311.10

Orion 2" Low-Profile Dual Speed Crayford Telescope Focuser

Heavy-duty focuser makes a great upgrade for rack-and-pinion focusers.
Anodized-aluminum construction easily supports astrophotography cameras or heavy 2" telescope eyepieces
Roller-bearing based Crayford design eliminates image shift and includes 11:1 fine focus control.
Low-profile design is great for astrophotographic use
Fits Orion 8" and 10" Newtonian and Dobsonian reflector telescopes

Designed to fit 8" and 10" reflectors, this premium focuser offers unmatched precision for serious observing and photographic applications. Its anodized-aluminum construction easily supports heavy 2" eyepieces or imaging cameras. Smooth roller-bearing design completely eliminates image shift. The low-profile design has 68mm of travel (including integral 44mm drawtube extension).

List Price: $ 179.99

Price: $ 169.99

Sunday, April 14, 2013

LVF32 Swi-View 3" CARRY SPEED LCD VIEW FINDER 3:2 FITS T2i 60D LCDVF Z-FINDER

2.5X magnification, crisp clear view
7 days money back guarantee, buy with confidence.
Affordable price, best value in market.
Bracket design, extra strong magnets installed.
USA brand name, quality made.

CARRY SPEED Vfinder spontaneously turns your video enabled DSLR camera LCD screen into a huge electronic viewfinder for precise image evaluation
and shake free hand held operation when capturing moving images. Suitable for most 3" LCD screens.

LVF-32 fits DSLR cameras like Canon T2i, 60D and many others.

(Vfinder is great for shooting outdoors too!)

List Price: $ 44.99

Price: $ 34.00

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Kodak Advantix 400 Speed 25 Exposure APS Film - 3 Pack

Versatile 400-speed film for APS cameras
Ideal for zoom cameras
Perfect for capturing fast action
Features T-Grain Emulsion technology for excellent performance in low-light situations

Load your camera bag with this film pack and you're ready for the fun to begin. The 400 speed Advantix color film for APS cameras comes in a convenient 3-roll pack. for a total of 75 exposures. Made in USA.

List Price: $ 30.00

Price: $ 30.00

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Kodak Advantix 200 Speed 25 Exposure APS Film - 3 Pack

Load your camera bag with these film packs and you're ready for the fun to begin. The Kodak Advantix 200 speed color film comes in a 75-exposure 3-pk. Made in USA.

List Price: $ 19.99

Price: $ 19.99

Kodak Gold Max 800 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film (4 Pack)

ISO 800 film
Maximum versatility for 35mm zoom cameras
Fast-action to still-life photography
Wide range of light conditions, indoors or out
4 rolls of 24 exposures

Kodak Gold Max 800 film offers maximum versatility for 35mm zoom cameras. Get great results in a wide range of light conditions, indoors or out. This film works well for fast sports and even still-life photography. Rich color saturation, greater flash range, and great capturing of depth and shadow are all possible in sunlight or low light. There are four rolls of film in this pack, each with 24 exposures.

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Fujifilm 200 Speed APS Film 25 Exposures - 3 Pack

200 Speed APS Film
25 Exposures per roll
Fits all APS cameras

Fujifilm 200 Speed APS Film 25 Exposures (3 Pack)

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Fujifilm Superia 800 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film - 4 Pack

35mm color print film
800 ASA color print film
Fine grain
Wide exposure latitude
Natural color reproduction

Cz 135-24 (ISO 800) 4PKThe Fuji Superia 800 pack includes four rolls of 35mm 800 ASA color print film with 24 exposures per roll. Fuji Superia 800 is Fujifilm's fastest, multipurpose color film. It is ready for virtually any picture-taking occasion. Its speed, wide exposure latitude, and fine grain are particularly designed to achieve natural color reproduction in low light conditions without a flash, fast action sports, or general use with compact zoom lens cameras. The film is DX coded for use with automatic cameras and can be developed using standard CN-16 or C-41 processing.

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Fujifilm Super HQ 200 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film - 4 Pack

35mm format, ASA 200
Color print film
4 rolls of 24 exposures
CN-16 or C-41 processing

24 exposuresPerfect for outdoor or indoor with flashSmooth fine grain Enhanced color reproduction and sharpness Wide exposure latitude 4th color layer technology 2-stage timing DIR couplers for color brillianceThe Fuji Super HQ 200 pack includes four rolls of 35mm ASA 200 color print film with 24 exposures per roll. This film is DX coded for use with automatic cameras. The super HQ 200 is designed for general all-around use. It will perform outdoors in either sunny or overcast conditions or indoors with flash. The film can be developed using standard CN-16 or C-41 processing.

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3-in-1 Honeycomb Universal Speed Lighting Grid for External Flash Units Reviews

3-in-1 Honeycomb Universal Speed Lighting Grid for External Flash Units

Fits all conventional Hotshoe-mounted flash units
Designed to create a soft spotlight or hair light from a shoe-mounted flash
Produces a beautiful circle of light with a lovely fall off that I found worked perfectly for portraits but is just as effective for many other types of shots
3-in1: Three honeycomb filter sizes in one product - 45 °, 25 ° and 16 °
includes a durable nylon storage pouch that accommodates both the Rogue Grid and grid strap.

The Rogue Grid is a 3-in-1 honeycomb filter kit for Hotshoe-mounted flash in a unique design.

It offers photographers even more creativity in the design of lighting effects.

The Rogue Grid's unique design utilizes precision-molded honeycomb grids that can be used independently for the 25? or the 45? spots, or stacked together to create the 16? spot. Because the honeycomb cells align precisely using the integrated alignment features, they can be stacked without creating unwanted shadows and reducing light output. When not being used, the stacked grids store conveniently inside the bezel.

The Rogue Grid securely attaches to almost all standard shoe mount flashes using the included adjustable Rogue Tension Strap. The Rogue Grid may also attach to a snooted Small FlashBender reflector (not included).

Grids are often used on off-camera flashes as hair lights in portraiture, or for background or accent lights anytime a photographer is interested in highlighting a portion of an image for dramatic effect. When attached to an off-camera flash, grids help draw attention to an object, texture, or color, and can help to create a desired atmosphere or mood in an image.

The patent pending Rogue Grid design features stacking honeycomb grids that provide 16 degree, 25 degree, and 45 degree spot lighting control. This means that photographers can choose among three different size grid spots using this small, lightweight system. Measuring 3.6" x 1.2" (92mm x 30mm), and weighing just 3.5oz (100 grams) with the included strap, the Rogue Grid fits easily into any photographer's bag.

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Price: $ 49.95

Fotodiox 10SBXBW48OT Fotodiox Pro Octagon Softbox 48-Inch with Speedring for Bowens Gemini Standard, Classica Powerpack, R Series, Rx Series and Pro Series Strobe Flash Light, Octbox, Speed Ring, SoftBox - Black

Pro grade, heat resistant reflective fabric
Features inner baffle, and outer diffusive cover for even light throw
Sealable venting for use with high power modeling lamp or continuous lighting
Rotation speeding ring with thumb screw lock
24 Month Manufacture Warranty

The Fotodiox dedicated speedring is specifically designed for your strobe light to fit standard softboxes both rectangular and octagon boxes. It has a outer diameter of 7 5/8", fits 1/4" standard rods. It fits all Bowens Strobes.

List Price: $ 43.95

Price: $ 43.95

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HonlPhoto 1/4" Honeycomb Speed Grid for Shoe Mount Portable Flashes

Speed Grids attach quickly and easily to most portable flash units using our non-slip Speed Strap
1/8 Speed Grid has a 1/8" honeycomb cell size to narrow the beam of light from your portable flash unit, producing a small circle of light
Fits most any shoe mount and most handle mount portable strobes, including Canon 420 though 580 and Nikon SB24 though SB900
Attaches quickly and easily to our Speed Strap mounting system
Usable honeycomb area is 3.5" x 2.25" (appr. 89mm x 58mm)

The 1/4 Speed Grid has a 1/4" honeycomb cell size to effectively narrow the beamof light from your portable flash unit, producing a small circle of light on your subject. Fits most any shoe mount and most handle mount portable strobes, including Canon 420 though 580 and Nikon SB24 though SB800. Attaches quickly and easily to Honlon's Speed Strap mounting system (not included, sold separately). Usable honeycomb area is 3.5" x 2.25" (appr. 89mm x 58mm)- simply measure the front outside dimensions of your flash lens to assure fit. Rugged ABS/polycarbonate construction. Patent pending design. Required item: HonlPhoto Speed Strap

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Fotodiox 10SPRSPD Speedring for Speedotron Black Line 202VF, 206VF, 102, 103, 105, Brown Line MW3R, MW3U, MW3UQ, M90, M90Q, M11 Strobe Flash Light and Speed Ring

All Metal Design, fits standard 1/4" (6mm -7mm)rods.
Standard Speedring for Rectangular or Octagon box
Rotation Ring with thumb screw lock
Smooth surface for effortless mount
24 Month Manufacture Warranty

The Fotodiox dedicated speedring is specifically designed for your strobe light to fit standard softboxes both rectangular and octagon boxes. It has a outer diameter of 7 5/8" (19mm), fits 1/4" (6mm-7mm) standard rods. It fits all Speedotron Black and Brown Line Strobe.

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Price: $ 15.97

Fotodiox Metal Step Down Ring, Anodized Black Metal 82mm-72mm, 82-72 mm

High Grade Aluminum Material
0.75mm pitch size
Anodized Flat Matte Black Finishing
Weight: 1 oz
24 Month Manufacture Warranty

Fotodiox step-up rings are made of premium grade aluminum with precision. Every ring is inspected to ensure smooth mounting. Every ring is polished and finished with anodized matte surface for professional appearance. This step down adapter ring allows a filter/attachment with thread size of 72mm to be used with a lens with thread size of 82mm.

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Price: $ 4.95

Sprint Record Speed Fixer, Basic Fixer for all Black & White Processes, 1 Ltr.

RECORD is the basic fixer for all SPRINT SYSTEMS processes. RECORD works quicklywith a favorable pH to fix prints before thiosulfate absorbtion can reach damaging levels, and to promote thorough washing for permanence. Convert RECORD Speed Fixer into a hardening fixer for b&w films and prints with RECORD Alum Hardening Converter, packaged seperately. One liter of concentrate will make 10 liters of print fixer, enough for 600 8x10 fiber prints or 900 8x10 resin-coated prints, or 5 liters of film fixer, enough for 150 rolls of film.

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Aurum Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet - (35 feet) - CL3 Certified - Supports 3D & Audio Return Channel - Full HD - With Ferrite Cores

High Speed HDMI Cable 10.2 gbps / 340 MHz Supports up to 240hz Refresh Rates and 48-Bit Deep Color
Supports 3D, 4K, Ethernet Channel, Audio Return Channel, 1440p and 1080p, FullHD Resolution, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
Fully Shielded Heavy Duty 28 Gauge - CL3 Rated for In-Wall Installations
99.9% Oxygen Free Cable for Minimum Signal Degradation, ROHS Compliant
Fully compatible with devices such as 3D TV's, DVD Players, PS3, xBox, and Blu-Ray Players

Aurum Cables Certified High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet - Supports 3D, Audio Return Channel and Up To 4K Resolution - CL3 Rated

* HDMI cable with AUDIO RETURN - combines both audio and video into one cable
* Ethernet Channel For Sharing Internet Between HDMI Devices
* Compatible with all HDMI Devices

HDMI combines both audio and video into one convenient cable, so it's all you need to connect your HDTV to your A/V receiver,
Blu-Ray player, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, HD Cable Box, Personal Computer or any other (High Definition Multimedia Interface) device with an HDMI output.

Compatibility
- Supports 3D Content
- Guaranteed 4Kx2K, 1440p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i Resolutions
- Supports Audio Return Channel
- Supports Highest Refresh Rates Available
- Supports Transfer Rates of Up to 340Mhz or 10.2gbps
- Supports True HD Dolby 7.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio
- HDCP Compliant

Quality Construction

- Full Metal Shielding Within Connectors For Durability and Interference Protection
- Shielding Throughout Cable
- HDMI connectors are 24K Gold plated.

Buy With Confidence
We at Aurum Cables put tremendous effort in excellence of quality in the cables, we will back our HDMI Cables with a Limited 1-Year Warranty.

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Fintie Micro HDMI (Type D) to HDMI (Type A) Cable For Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Inch Tablet / Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Inch / Nexus 10 - 6 Feet Black

High Speed Micro HDMI WITH ETHERNET Male to HDMI WITH ETHERNET Male
Compatible with Cellphone / Camera/ Tablet Device that has Micro HDMI (Type D ) Connection Port.
Watch video, stream media, and view documents through your TV!
A must have accessory for those who would like to watch videos and work on the big screen.
Cable constructed using the high quality material for best contact connection between Standard HDMI WITH ETHERNET equipment.

Fintie HDMI Cable provides an interface between any audio/video source,such as DVD player,A/V receiver and an audio or video monitor,such as DTV,over a single cable.

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BlueRigger High Speed HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable (10 Feet)

Connect your DVI equipped device to an HDMI equipped HDTV or display
Fully compatible with all HDTV formats. Supports resolution 720p, 1080i, 1080p and beyond
Gold plated HDMI A Male to DVI 24+1 Male connector for optimal conductivity
Fully coated and shielded PVC outer layer for maximum protection from RFI and EMI interference
1 Year Warranty

The BlueRigger HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable will connect your DVI-equipped computer or any other device with a DVI connection, to your home theater or any other component that has an HDMI connection. It also connects source devices with HDMI connection such as Blu-Ray, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 to a DVI-equipped monitor or TV set. These cables are premium quality cables that help you extract maximum performance from your gaming or home theater set up.

Use with Blu-Ray Players, Gaming Consoles
This BlueRigger HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable connects computers & other source devices with HDMI outputs such as Blu-Ray players, Xbox 360 to DVI-equipped televisions or monitors. It provides maximum support for resolutions up to 1920 x 1200. This cable supports high-bandwidth, uncompressed video & provides your system with high-definition video quality.

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This cable will help you turn your computer to a Home Theater center where you can watch computer based media on your TV or a projector. It connects computers with DVI connections such as home-theater PCs, Mac minis, & some laptops-to a HDMI-equipped HDTV or other display device with HDMI connection.
BlueRigger HDMI to DVI cables are available in 6, 10 & 25ft lengths.

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All BlueRigger cables & adapters are backed by a 1 year warranty. Please contact us via email if you have any questions.

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