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- Dec 23:
- Ken Salazar, considering next move, still committed to Interior
- Jockeying already underway for John Kerry's Senate seat
- Dec 22:
- Obama nominates John Kerry as next secretary of state
- Dec 17:
- On foreign policy, John Kerry is Obama's good soldier
- Dec 16:
- Obama to nominate John Kerry for secretary of state, source says
WASHINGTON — U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice withdrew her name Thursday as President Barack Obama's leading candidate for secretary of state, saying the administration could not afford a "lengthy, disruptive and costly" confirmation fight over statements she made about the extremist attack in Libya that killed four Americans.
Her withdrawal leaves Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman John Kerry, D-Mass., with no apparent competitors to take over from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. A senior administration official said that "something strange would have to happen" for Kerry not to be the choice.
Rice called Obama on Thursday morning, before sending him a letter officially withdrawing from consideration. Rice said in an interview that she had concluded this week that what she and Obama considered "unfair and misleading" charges against her over the attack in Benghazi, Libya, would impede the president's second-term agenda.
"This was my decision," Rice said. When asked whether Obama had tried to dissuade her, she said that he "understood that this was the right decision and that I made it for the right reasons."
The official also said that former Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., has emerged as a "solid" candidate to run the Pentagon, although a final decision has not been made. For the CIA, the official said, Obama is deciding between Acting Director Michael Morell and Deputy National Security Adviser John Brennan, who has yet to tell the president whether he would accept the job.
As Obama assembles his second-term national-security team, formal announcements are due as early as next week. National Security Adviser Thomas Donilon will remain in his job, according to officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal White House deliberations.
Rice said in the interview that "after a long, grueling battle, in all likelihood, I would be confirmed." The assessment was shared by White House officials and by senior Democratic congressional aides who said they were confident that a majority of senators would have voted for her.
"But I really came to believe this would not be weeks but potentially months, and incredibly distracting and disruptive," Rice said. The first few months of any president's second term, she said, are "your high-water mark of influence."
"If my nomination meant that the odds of getting comprehensive immigration reform passed or any other major priority were substantially reduced, I couldn't live with myself," she said.
Rice's withdrawal was a retreat by Obama, who had repeatedly voiced support for her. In a statement issued by the White House, Obama described her as "an extraordinarily capable, patriotic, and passionate public servant."
But her removal from the scene is unlikely to quell the controversy that led to it: the extremist attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
Criticism led by Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has focused on what they called Rice's intentionally misleading description, in television interviews five days after the attack, of an anti-American demonstration that turned violent. The administration later revised that assessment, using what it said was updated intelligence information, to blame organized extremists.
Rice's withdrawal, Graham said in a statement, "will not end questions about what happened in Benghazi." Clinton is scheduled to appear before House and Senate committees next week to discuss an independent State Department review of possible security lapses that is nearing completion.
Rice and Obama made clear that she will continue at the United Nations. But administration officials said Obama left open a door when he spoke of her "limitless capability to serve our country now and in the years to come."
In its schedule, the White House said Obama will meet with Rice in the Oval Office on Friday.
Throughout the controversy, Kerry has said little about Rice. On Thursday, he called her "an extraordinarily capable and dedicated public servant."
"As someone who has weathered my share of political attacks and understands on a personal level just how difficult politics can be," he said, "I've felt for her throughout these last difficult weeks, but I also know that she will continue to serve with great passion and distinction."
In a statement issued by the State Department, Clinton called Rice an "indispensable partner" and said they had worked together on difficult issues such as Iran, North Korea, Libya and South Sudan.
"Susan has worked tirelessly to advance our nation's interests and values," Clinton said. "I am confident that she will continue to represent the United States with strength and skill."
Rice said she does not think the secretary-of-state battle will undermine her effectiveness at the United Nations. "They know, because they've seen it firsthand, that I have the full confidence of the president," she said.
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John kerry the massachusetts senator is the favorite to be nominated for secretary of state.
Age: 69; born Dec. 11, 1943
Education: Bachelor's degree, political science, Yale University, 1966; law degree, Boston College, 1976
Career highlights: U.S. Senate, 1985-present; unsuccessful Democratic candidate for president, 2004; Massachusetts lieutenant governor, 1983-85; Navy officer, awarded Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat "V," three Purple Hearts for Vietnam War service, 1966-70
Family: Wife, Teresa Heinz; two children, three stepchildren, two grandchildren


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Pondmaster UV Replacement Bulb
|Pondmaster UV Replacement Bulbs is the replacement UV Bulb for the Pondmaster UV Clarifiers. Average "Useful Life" is 9000 hour - A good rule of thumb is to replace every year at the beginning of pond season for best results! Replacement UV Bulb for Pondmaster UV Clarifiers Average 9000 hour "useful life" Replace yearly for optimum pond clarification 10, 20, 40 watt UV bulb - Quantity 1 per package. Clean or Replace Quartz Sleeve when replacing UV Lamp. Pondmaster UV Bulb has a 4 pin base. 10 Watt UV Bulb - Fits Pondmaster 10 Watt UV Clarifier 20 Watt UV Bulb - Fits Pondmaster 20 Watt UV Clarifier 40 Watt UV Bulb - Fits Pondmaster 40 Watt UV Clarifier
Pondmaster UV Quartz Sleeve Replacement Sleeve
|Pondmaster Quartz UV Replacement Sleeve for Pondmaster UV Clarifier / UV Sterilizer. Replacement Quartz Sleeve can be used in Pondmaster ProLine UV Low Pressure Filters as well. Replacement Sleeve for Pondmaster UV Clarifier / UV Sterilizer Isolates the bulb to provide a higher UV output Can also be used in Pondmaster ProLine UV Low Pressure Filters Specifications: 10 Watt Quartz Sleeve - (Fits Pondmaster 10 Watt UV Clarifier / UV Pressure Filter 1000) 20 Watt Quartz Sleeve - (Fits Pondmaster 20 Watt UV Clarifier / UV Pressure Filter 2000) 40 Watt Quartz Sleeve - (Fits Pondmaster 40 Watt UV Clarifier / UV Pressure Filter 4000)
Pondmaster Submersible Ultraviolet Clarifier / Sterilizer
|Pondmaster Submersible UV Clarifiers feature a glowing monitor halo ring that immediately shows it's working. Each UV Clarifier / Sterilizer includes a 9000 hour bulb, water tight quartz sleeve, transformer and 18' power cord. Submersible vortex flow design kills algae & algae blooms Glowing halo ring visible from any angle immediately shows it's working Black color is unobtrusive whether used in or out of the water 1 Year limited manufacturers warranty (lamp and quarts sleeve excluded) The Pondmaster UV Sterilizer can be placed outside the pond, and its black color makes it unobtrusive wherever it's used. Visible during the day and night from any angle, the soft blue halo shows it's working but does not detract from the beauty of your pond. These lights offer great value along with ease of use unsurpassed by any other ultraviolet sterilizer.UV Light Specifications:10 Watt UV - 700 GPH Max - 3/4" Barb Inlet/Outlet20 Watt UV - 1,800 GPH Max - 1" Barb Inlet/Outlet40 Watt UV - 2,400 GPH Max - 1.5" Barb Inlet/OutletUV Light Dimensions:10 Watt UV - 1 Light Halo - (12"L x 4"W)20 Watt UV - 2 Light Halos - (18"L x 4"W)40 Watt UV - 3 Light Halos - (24"L x 4"W)When to use a UV Sterilizer:Most Koi keepers will keep their unit(s) on year round. But for small garden ponds you may find that only in the spring, with the combination of longer days and an upsurge in fish activity, is UV necessary. If you do run your UV year-round, it must be protected from frost in a well-ventilated housing. Remember it is important to replace your UV lamps annually for peak performance.
Fish Mate Gravity UV+Bio Pond Filter
|The revolutionary design of Fish Mate UV+Bio Pond Filters combines UV clarification and biological filtration to guarantee crystal clear, purified water at a very attractive price. Flip up lid for easy maintenance Frostproof quart less UV chamber Medium and large models feature removable media trays Includes SUPRA bio media Colored green to blend in with natural surroundings 3 year guarantee Pumps sold seperately! All models feature UV tubes positioned over the water, thus eliminating issues of scaling, quartz tube replacement and frost damage associated with conventional UV clarifiers. Fish Mate UV & Bio Pond Filter models require installation at or above desired outlet level e.g. at the top of a waterfall.GUV Filter Specifications:500 GUV Pond Filter - Inlet diameter: 0.75"/1"Outlet diameter: 1.25"Power cable length: 16'Dimensions: L x W x H = 15" x 10" x 7"800 GUV Pond Filter -Inlet diameter: 0.75"/1"Outlet diameter: 1.5"Power cable length: 16'Dimensions: L x W x H = 15.75" x 10.5" x 7.375"1200 GUV Pond Filter -Inlet diameter: 0.75"/1"Outlet diameter: 1.5"Power cable length: 16'Dimensions: L x W x H = 15.75" x 10.5" x 7.375"2000 GUV Pond FIlter -Inlet diameter: 0.75"/1"/1.25"Outlet diameter: 1.5"Power cable length: 16'Dimensions: L x W x H = 19" x 10.5" x 13.5"3000 GUV Pond Filter -Inlet diameter: 0.75"/1"/1.25"Outlet diameter: 1.5"Power cable length: 16'Dimensions: L x W x H = 19" x 10.5" x 13.5"5000 GUV Pond Filter -Inlet diameter: 0.75"/1"/1.25"Outlet diameter: 1.5"Power cable length: 16'Dimensions: L x W x H = 19" x 10.5" x 13.5"
Laguna ClearFlo Pressurized UV Pond Filter & Pump Kit
|The Laguna ClearFlo Pond Filter Kit with UV Clarification combines the incredible cleaning power of the Laguna Pressure-Flo UV Filter System and the Max-Flo Waterfall & Filter Pump to deliver unmatched efficiency when removing debris, pollutants and toxins, sanitizing and clarifying pond water, and creating healthy water movement. All-in-one pond filter & water pump kit Contains Laguna Pressure-Flo UV Filter & Max-Flo Water Pump Eliminates green algae, provides mechanical filtration & keeps water moving Laguna Pressure-Flo pond filters provide dual-stage filtration, including highly durable foam to remove dirt and debris, and a powerful UV light that kills algae to clear green water. These pressure filters are easy to clean, low maintenance, and can be set up in minutes. Read more here.Laguna Max-Flo pond water pumps provide powerful solids handling with a compact, energy-efficient design. These fully submersible pumps are built to circulate water with moderate dissolved solids with ease, allowing for maximum filtration. Ideal for use with pond filtration systems, waterfalls and watercourses. Read more here.Laguna ClearFlo 1000:Pressure-Flo Pressurized UV Pond Filter PT1725 - Ponds up to 1,000 Gallons - 13 Watt UV - (11.2"D x 13.7"H)Max-Flo Waterfall & Filter Pump - PT8232 - Ponds up to 1,200 Gallons - 600 GPH - 32 Watts - 5'10" Max HeadLaguna ClearFlo 2000:Pressure-Flo Pressurized UV Pond Filter - PT1726 - Ponds up to 2,000 Gallons - 13 Watt UV - (11.2"D x 20"H)Max-Flo Waterfall & Filter Pump - PT8236 - Ponds up to 1,920 Gallons - 960 GPH - 57 Watts - 6'6" Max HeadLaguna ClearFlo 3000:Pressure-Flo Pressurized UV Pond Filter - PT1727 - Ponds up to 3,000 Gallons - 24 Watt UV - (14.3"D x 20.6"H)Max-Flo Waterfall & Filter Pump - PT8244 - Ponds up to 4,000 Gallons - 2,000 GPH - 80 Watts - 11'5" Max HeadLaguna ClearFlo 4000:Pressure-Flo Pressurized UV Pond Filter - PT1728 - Ponds up to 4,000 Gallons - 36 Watt UV - (14.3"D x 25.2"H)Max-Flo Waterfall & Filter Pump - PT8248 - Ponds up to 4,800 Gallons - 2,400 GPH - 84 Watts - 12' Max Head
Pondmaster Clearguard UV Bulb Replacement
|The Pondmaster Clearguard UV Bulb Replacement fits Clearguard pond pressure filters that are equipped for UV. UV light kills bacteria and provides clarification power to keep pond water clean and clear. Replacement UV light for Clearguard pressure filters UV light helps control green water Safe for fish & plants
Tetra Pond GreenFree Ultraviolet Clarifier - (New Version)
|The Tetra Pond GreenFree Ultraviolet Clarifer combines an efficient UV lamp and stainless steel reflector to clear your water of green algae quickly. A quartz sleeve helps protect your UV Clarifier lamp from any debris and lamps last up to 11 months of constant use. The stainless steel reflector insert increases UV exposure for more efficient sterilization than other UV clarifiers. Easy to install & minimal effort to maintain Enjoy a clean & clear pond free of green algae Convenient viewing window allows you to easily see when the lamp is on or off Durable non-submersible UV sterilizer with 18' power cord and weather resistant housing. All Greenfree UV Sterilizers include barbed fittings for 3/4", 1" and 1-1/4" soft tubing.Warranty: 3-year limited.
Fish Mate Pressurized UV Bio Pond Filter
|Fish Mate Pressurized UV BIO Pond Filter combines UV clarification and biological filtration to guarantee crystal clear purified water. Allows for easy installation above or below ground. Colored green to blend easily with natural surroundings. Designed especially to power waterfalls! Includes UV light that clarifies water Three-stage purification process Easy installation and maintenance above or below ground Inlet/Outlet .75" - 1"Included filter provides a three-step purification process. The first stage is algae destruction that kills aglae that cause green water by passing them in front of UV-C light. The second stage is mechanical filtration that traps algae clumps and other large particles. Stage three is biological purification where the water passes through the Fish Mate SUPRA Biological Filter Medium. The structure of SUPRA enables rapid growth of aerobic bacteria, resulting in the removal of lethal ammonia and nitrite.The 2000 and 3000 gallon models features POWERCLENZ, an automatic cleaning system providing pond keepers with less pond maintenance. Simply turn the knob to position "CLEAN" and the foam will be squeezed. The water pressure forces out pond sludge that may then be used elsewhere in the garden as a fertilizer.Kits do not include tubing. Includes Supra Biological Media. 15' UV Connection Cable. There is a 3 year warranty on the unit, and a 6 months warranty on the provided UV lamp.
Coralife Turbo Twist UV Sterilizer for Ponds
|The Coralife Turbo-Twist Pond UV Sterilizer features a revolutionary twist-flow design, created to facilitate water flow through the sterilizer much more evenly than traditional designs. This increases the water's exposure to ultraviolet light and provides better treatment of sincle-cell algae and harmful microorganisms, keeping your pond clean and clear. Eliminates single-cell algae & harmful microorganisms. Unique twist design allows greater UV exposure Helps provide crystal clear aquarium water For ponds and water gardens The internal twist design guides water flow more evenly through the sterilizer, increasing exposure to ultraviolet light and improving the treatment of unwanted algae and harmful microorganisms. Double-wall light chambers provide an additional protective barrier from ultraviolet light and extend the useful life of the sterilizer. An easy-to-read indicator light lets you know at a glance that the sterilizer is operating. The Turbo-Twist UV Sterilizer is easy to set up and simple to use! Mounting brackets and instructions are included for quick setup and proper positioning. Please read directions in their entirety before using the UV Sterilizer. Water pump not included.Turbo Twist 9 Watt Includes: 1 - Sterilizer with 5/8" hose barbs 2 - 1/2" hose barb adaptors 1 - Compact fluorescent UV lamp 9 watt 2 - Half round clip-on mounting brackets 1 - Vertical mounting bracket 2 - O-ring adaptor seals 1 - Complete instruction manual Turbo Twist 18 Watt Includes: 1 - Sterilizer with 3/4" hose barbs 2 - 5/8" hose barb adaptors 1- Compact fluorescent UV lamp 18 watt 2 - Half round clip-on mounting brackets 1 - Vertical mounting bracket 2 - O-ring adaptor seals 1 - Lamp stabilizer clip 1 - Complete instruction manual Turbo Twist 36 Watt Includes: 1 - Sterilizer 2 Each - 3/4", 1", 1-1/4" hose barb adaptors 1 - Compact fluorescent UV lamp 36 watt 2 - Half round clip-on mounting brackets 1 - Vertical mounting bracket 2 - O-ring adaptor seals 1 - Lamp stabilizer clip 1 - Complete instruction manual Caution: Never look directly at the unshielded lamp as ultraviolet radiation is harmful. Disconnect the UV Sterilizer from the power supply when installing or performing maintenance. Never submerse the UV Sterilizer in water.Additional Items Needed To Complete Your Installation: 9 Watt Model: Water pump with a flow rate of 300-500 gallons per hour 18 Watt Model: Water pump with a flow rate of 500-1000 gallons per hour 36 Watt Model: Water pump with a flow rate of 1000-2200 gallons per hour All Models: Flexible plastic hose
Pondmaster Clearguard UV Quartz Sleeve Replacement
|The Pondmaster Clearguard UV Quartz Sleeve Replacement provides protection and enhanced performance for your Clearguard UV light bulb. By isolating the UV bulb, the quartz sleeve acts to increase the bulb's UV output and provide better clarification to your pond water. Replacement quartz sleeve for Clearguard UV bulb Isolates bulb to provide higher UV output Enhances pond water clarification & sterilization
Aquatop Submersible Pond UV Filter with Fountain Kit - UVFK Series
|Aquatop UVFK Series UV Pumps with fountain kits are a convenient and versatile method to eradicate and control free-floating micro-organisms that cause unsightly green water as well as disease causing pathogens in both fresh & saltwater aquariums. Eliminates algae blooms Eradicates free-floating microorganisms and disease causing pathogens For salt & freshwater aquariums (when the Fountain Kit is not in use) and ponds / water gardens The versatility of these fully submersible UV Pumps also allow for applications in your outdoor garden ponds. Unlike conventional UV sterilizers which need the addition of a pump and extra plumbing, the UVFK Series has a built-in pump and is ready to use without the hassle of extra plumbing.Specifications:Dimensions: 13"L x 4"W (both models)Barbed Outlet: Fits 1/2"-1" tubingIncludes: Germicidal-grade UV bulb, large pre-filter sponge, & optional-use fountain kit.Note: Due to a manufacturer change, the power cord length is now 16 feet.
Pondmaster Clearguard Pressurized Filter with UV Clarifier
|The Pondmaster Clearguard Pressurized Pond Filter with UV Clarification incorporates mechanical and biological filtration to keep your pond looking clear and clean, and uses a UV clarifying agent to prevent the growth of algae. This all-in-one filtration unit is easy to use and makes it simple to keep your pond looking great. Heavy duty pond filter Provides mechanical & biological filtration UV clarification helps keep water algae-free Easy installation & operation The Clearguard is easy to use and features a versatile 7-position valve selector that allows you to filter, backwash, rinse, winterize, circulate, and more to keep your water clean and healthy. It comes equipped with biological and mechanical filtration media for maximum water clarity and healthier pond water, fish and plants. A reusable filter pad removes fine debris and polishes water quickly, and the built-in UV clarifier helps eliminate green and algae! All fittings and adapters are included for quick, easy installation.Be sure to choose the correct Clearguard filter for the size of your pond and the power of your pump. Each Clearguard model is designed to accommodate certain maximum GPH pond pumps. See the sizing chart in the image above.
Pondmaster Clearguard Filter UV Light Conversion Kit
|The Pondmaster Clearguard UV Light Conversion Kit allows you to instantly turn any Clearguard pond pressure filter into a UV-equipped sterilizer. This UV light kit supplements the cleaning power of your Clearguard pond filter by adding the advanced clarifying and sterilization power of UV light. UV light helps eliminate bacteria and the cells that form algae, leading to cleaner, clearer water. Enhances the cleaning action of Clearguard pond filters* UV light helps control green water Complete and ready to install Safe for fish & plants Features a 20 foot-long power cord for total convenience of use. Use as directed and follow all instructions when installing and operating. *A maximum of 2 UV lights can be placed in any Clearguard unit.
Bio-Active Pressure Filter with Green Free UV Clarifier
|The Tetra Bio-Active Pressure Filters with GreenFree UV Clarifier are designed similar and include the same benefits as the regular pressure filters. Use pumps between 2,500 - 5,000 GPH on all models 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty Pressure Filter & UV Sterilizer with easy Back Flush operation For Maximum Flow use with 1.5" ID tubing. Also fits with 1.25" ID tubing The Tetra UV Bio-Active Pressure Filter also integrates an Ultra-Violet Clarifier that provides permanent control of suspended algae which cause green water. The dome on top of the Tetra Bio-Active Pressure Filter protects the clarifier. Note: Do not use with pumps that exceed 4500 gallons per hour. This could damage the filter. Do not use pumps with flows less than 2500 gal/hr. A minimum of 2500 gallons per hour is necessary to perform the backflush operation. All pressure filters restrict the flow from your pump. Expect about a 45% reduction in the water flow through the filter.How It WorksMechanical Filtration: Pond water flows down through the bio-activators, which remove suspended debris and dirt from the water.Biological Filtration: Occurs on the massive surface areas found in the bio-activators. Beneficial bacteria will naturally colonize on the surface area and convert harmful pollutants in the water into relatively harmless nitrate, which are absorbed by the aquatic plants and from partial water changes. This is known as the "Nitrogen Cycle".Open Profile Bio-ActivatorsTetraPond's new Bio-Active Pressure Filters come equipped with open-profile bio-activators which offer superior filtration and backflush performance over closed bio-media and foam.These bio-activators have been perfected and used in the commercial aquaculture industry where demanding filtration is required due to extreme environmental conditions. The advanced technological design of the bio-activators provides a large active surface area for the beneficial bacteria to colonize.During the backflush operation, these bio-activators provide unrestricted water flow to all the surfaces so that dirt and debris are thoroughly removed while leaving the beneficial bacteria on the bio-activator surfaces intact and robust.Filtration Process Pump water from the pond to the pressure filter. Water is mechanically and biologically filtered. Filtered water is forced up the center tube. In models with a UV Clarifier, the UV light destroys the single-celled algae's ability to reproduce. Filtered water is forced under pressure to the waterfall or stream.Positioning Your Pressure FilterGeneral Installation Instructions: Position the pump far from the waterfall or stream for maximum pond circulation. Position the pressure filter anywhere around the pond. Since the discharge is under pressure, it may be located downhill from the waterfall if you choose. Connect pump to the filter with tubing. Connect filter discharge port to the waterfall with tubing.Caution: The discharge tubing ID should not be smaller than the intake tubing.Concealment Tips:The filter can be hidden behind rocks or bushes and can even be partially buried. If burying the filter, it is recommended that you place a plastic tub in the hole. This allows easier access to the latches, and makes it easier to remove the filter for winter storage. Plastic tubs are inexpensive and are widely distributed in stores selling hardware and houseware products. 20-gallon tubs are ideal for this use.Assembling the Pressure Filter for OperationBefore attaching tubing to the pressure filter, perform these simple assembly steps: Open filter lid. Remove bio-activators from vessel. (Bio-activators come in a separate plastic bag and are packed with the filter inside the sales box). Fill the filter vessel up to about 50% with pond water. Pour bio-activators in the vessel. Place lid back on and close.Note: It is very difficult to assemble the filter if the bio-activators are dry.Installation Option - Using a Tub Dig a hole about 3 in. deeper than the tub. Put a 3 in. layer of stones in the hole for drainage into the soil. Drill 4 to 8 drainage holes in bottom of tub. Place tub in the hole. Put bricks or wood blocks in bottom of tub to elevate the pressure filter to the desired height. Place stones and plants around the filter and tub to hide them.Note: If you bury the filter without a tub, the filter will be difficult to remove.Tubing AttachmentFor maximum flow, use 1-1/2 inch ID tubing. Also fits 1-1/4 inch ID tubing.TIP: For maximum flow; attach the largest tubing fitting. Use a saw to cut the filter outlet / inlet fitting(s) to match the tubing you have selected."Maturation" Of Your FilterA biological filter must undergo a period of "maturation" before it is fully efficient. During this period of time, beneficial bacteria grow and colonize on the biological filter media until the bacteria population is large enough to purify the waste in the water. The initial maturation of the filter takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks (after spring has arrived). To avoid dangerous levels of pollutants during this "maturation" period, gradually introduce the pond fish and be sure not to overfeed. Run the filter 24 hours a day.Cleaning and MaintenanceThe Backflush CycleIt usually takes less than 2 minutes to clean the filter. There is no need to open the unit or get your hands dirty. Follow these simple 5 steps (Note: Keep the pump running during the entire backflush operation): Remove the backflush cap. Turn valve to CLEAN position. Backflush for 30 seconds and then turn the valve back to POND position for 5 seconds and then back to CLEAN position until water coming out is relatively clear. Turn valve to POND position. Replace the backflush cap on port.How it backflushes The water flow is reversed and forced down the center tube. The water jets create a whirlpool effect in the bio-activator chamber. Dirt and debris is loosened from the bio-activators. Dirty water is discharged out the backflush port into the garden.A thin layer of bio-film containing beneficial bacteria will remain on the bio-activators. There is no need to replace the bio-activators. The discharged water is full of nutrients and can be used to nourish the garden plants.Tip: If the water flow still looks weak after the backflush operation, open the lid and check to see if the strainer is clogged with string algae or debris. Remove any debris that has accumulated on the cage. Be sure the vessel is about half full of water when reassembling the filter.TetraPond Bio-Active Pressure Filter with UVGreenfree UV ProcessThe Lid Closure Knobs can be opened to remove lid and gain access to the UV clarifier chamber.UV Process Provides on-going control of suspended algae that causes green water. Water is pumped from the pond. Water is forced through the bio-activators. Filtered water flows up the center tube. Single-celled algae pass by the ultraviolet light which destroys the single-celled algae's ability to reproduce. Water is returned to the pond by waterfall or stream. Dead algae cells clump and are removed by the filter.How the Greenfree UV Clarifier WorksThe TetraPond UV clarifier works by exposing single-celled algae to very high levels of Ultra Violet light as the pond water containing them is pumped through the clarifier. The water containing single-celled algae comes in close contact with the light from the UV bulb that is protected from the water by a quartz glass sleeve.The ultraviolet radiation disrupts the algae's ability to reproduce. The algae die and clump together, and then the algae can be easily removed by the bio-activators inside the pressure filter.For most ponds with normal levels of green water algae, the clearing process should take about one week. However, with thicker algal blooms this may take 2-3 weeks. The UV clarifier will reduce the growth of the algae, but water clarity is also dependent on the pond filter removing the dead algae.When installing the UV clarifier on a pond that already contains green water, the clarifying process can be rapidly accelerated by use of TetraPond Water Clarifier liquid that clumps single-celled algae and other particles together so they can easily be removed by the filter bio-activators.Unplug the UV clarifier if the pond is being treated with fish medications.The pressure filter is not for submersible use, and should not be installed inside the pond.UV Bulb InstallationCaution: Before installing bulbs, or any other service of the UV clarifier, disconnect the pump and UV clarifier from the power source.Tools Needed: Phillips Head Screwdriver, Coin, and Soft Cloth or Tissue. To install the UV bulbs, please carefully follow these steps in sequence.Disassembly Using a large coin or screwdriver turn both lid closure knobs to "open" position and remove decorative lid to gain access to UV center tube. Remove the four Phillips head screws and slowly and carefully remove the UV electrical assembly. Retain the screws for re-assembly. Remove old UV bulb. Now is a good time to inspect and clean the quartz tube. Carefully remove quartz sleeve from center tube. Be careful not to lose the two rubber O-rings. Wash off any residue on the outside of the quartz sleeve and dry the inside of the quartz tube thoroughly. Take care not to scratch the tube.Caution: Quartz sleeve must be dry inside. Wipe smudges off quartz tube if necessary.Installation of New Bulb Grasp the new UV bulb by the base, align it with the socket and press firmly into the bulb socket until a click is felt or heard. Caution: Do not touch the new bulb with bare hands. Use a clean soft cloth or tissue to handle the bulb. Wipe any dirt or smudges with clean cloth or tissue. Oil from fingers can degrade the life of the bulb.Re-Assembly Caution: Wipe any dirt or debris on or around the rubber O-ring seals. This helps maintain a water-tight seal that protects the bulb and electrical components. Position the smaller O-ring inside the recessed ring on the quartz tube. Insert quartz tube into center tube. Remove any debris and position the large O-ring inside the recessed ring around the center tube. Insert the UV electrical assembly with the new bulb into the quartz sleeve. Inspect O-ring seals by looking through clear plastic center tube cover to ensure they are seated properly and are not out of place or pinched. Secure the electrical assembly with the four Phillips head screws snuggly with a hand-held screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. Do not use a power screwdriver to avoid damage to the filter. The electrical cord should be routed between the notch in decorative lid and vessel. Use about 14 inches of electrical cord to form a loop and then secure into place with the cord retention strap in the notch. This loop will provide slack, allowing the UV electrical assembly to be removed more easily at a later date. Replace the decorative dome lid onto lid assembly. Turn both decorative lid closure knobs to "close" position.Only now can the unit be connected to an electrical source. Caution: Use only with GFCI rated electrical circuits. Please see safety instructions for details before operation.UV Viewing TubeTo see if the UV light is functioning when the clarifier is fully assembled, a blue glow can be seen from the UV viewing tube. Since the light is diffused in this clear plastic tube, the light is not harmful to the eyes.Bulb LifeFor maximum effectiveness, UV bulbs should be replaced every 8000 hours of life or every 11 months of continuous use. For water gardeners using the UV clarifiers only 5 to 6 months a year, replace the bulb every 2 years. Even though the bulb may glow after 8000 hours of use, the effectiveness has diminished.Winter CareBefore the pond ices over, the filter should be stored indoors.Caution: During the winter, the fish in the pond go through a period of rest where they become very inactive and waste production becomes very low. At this time, the filter should be emptied of water so that freezing water does not damage the unit: Do a final backflush. Disconnect plumbing. Drain excess water. Store indoors.Note: The warranty does not cover damage to the filter due to freezing water.Starting your Filter for Pond SeasonWhen starting the filter again in the spring, it will go the through the same maturation process as the first year. Be sure not to overfeed your fish in the early spring.Tips to Avoid or Minimize Green and Cloudy WaterIn addition to using a TetraPond Bio-Active Pressure Filter with GreenFree UV Clarifier, there are other things you can do to reduce green and cloudy water in the pond.Feed Fish Highly Digestible FoodsFeed often (2 to 3 times a day), but only as much as the fish will consume within 5 minutes.The Role of PlantsA well-planted pond is a great defense against water. Plants take nutrients such as nitrates from the water, depriving algae from the source it needs to live. Surface plants such as water lilies and lotuses provide additional shade to the pond, thus further reducing algae.Liquid ClarifiersUse a Water Clarifier to clump contaminants and make it easier for the bio-activators in the filter to remove them.Sludge RemovalMake sure your pond is reasonably clean by removing any sediment with a pond vacuum or a fine-mesh net. Excessive sediment containing organic material will decompose and provide nutrients for algae growth.Water ChangesChanging up to 25% of the pond water is another way of reducing nutrients which contribute to algae growth. Be sure every time you do water change to use a water conditioner to neutralize chlorine and chloramines present in tap water and that are harmful to fish.String Algae ControlUV Clarification does not control string algae (also known as blanket weed). String algae can attach itself to stones in the waterfall or stream, or on stones around the pond. It is recommended that this be physically removed by hand or with a strong spray from a hose nozzle. A fine-mesh net can be used to remove string algae once it has been dislodged from the stones.
Laguna UV Sterilizer / Clarifier for Ponds
|The Laguna UV Pond Sterilizer & Clarifier keeps water clear and helps create ideal water conditions for pond fish and plants. In fact, with a unique spiral chamber for extended water exposure to UV rays, it is guaranteed to eliminate green water and keep your pond looking beautiful. Helps create beneficial water conditions for fish & plants Guaranteed to eliminate green water in small to medium ponds Unique spiral chamber increases clarifying efficiency by up to 50% Two universal Click-Fit connectors allow connections to 19, 25, or 32 mm (3/4, 1, or 1-1/4 in) hosing, making in-line pond installation easy. The unit also features an LED light that indicates when the UV lamp is on, and can be mounted horizontally or vertically (mounting brackets provided). The UV Sterilizer/Clarifier is covered by a 3-year warranty. EPA registered.Additional Features: LED indicator safely shows that UV bulb is working Quartz sleeve protects bulb & maintains proper bulb temperature Spiral shaped contact chamber provides maximum water exposure to UV light Safety interlock switch protects against accidental human contact with UV light Kit Includes:Quartz SleeveUV-C Lamp1.75" Click-Fit Connectors (2)Mounting Brackets (2)32' (10 m) Power CordSpecifications (PT1671):Maximum Flow Rate: 500 US GPH (1893 LPH)Maximum Pond Volume: 1000 Gallons (3785 L)Wattage: 14WVoltage: 115V/60HzPower Cord Length: 32' (10 m)Specifications (PT165):Maximum Flow Rate: 1000 US GPH (3785 LPH)Maximum Pond Volume: 2000 Gallons (7570 L)Wattage: 28WVoltage: 115V/60HzPower Cord Length: 32' (10 m)Specifications (PT180):Maximum Flow Rate: 1500 US GPH (5678 LPH)Maximum Pond Volume: 5000 Gallons (18927 L)Wattage: 55WVoltage: 115V/60HzPower Cord Length: 32' (10 m)
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|Pondmaster Low Pressure UV Filters are pressurized pond filters with built in pressure gauges that monitor filter pressure to ensure the best pond filtration. UV Pressure Filters have an integrated UV filter light that eliminates green water. Agitator unlocks waste from media saving the amount of water discharged during backwash and rinse cycles 3-way master valve locks into "run", "rinse", and "backwash" settings Clear-vue inspection port to monitor water clarity during backwash/rinse operation 1.5" threaded fittings, ball valves for waste line and swivel fitting included One year manufacturer warranty These Low Pressure UV Filters have mechanical and biological filtration, built-in pressure gauges to indicate when to backwash the filter, a 3-way master valve with "run" "rinse" and "backwash" settings, and a manually operated agitator to help reduce filter residue.Positive pressure lock ring to ensure a tight water seal. Bio-Matrix™ Media affords maximum surface area for beneficial bacteria growth. Heavy duty poly canister can be buried for hidden installation. Integrated waterproof UV transformer. Optional field-installed bottom drain available (not included).PondMaster Pressurized Filter System P-2000:Pond size: Up to 2000 Gallons, Max Flow Rate: 3,000 GPH, Inlet/Outlet: 1.5" MPT, UV: Internal 20 Watt, Size: Filter is 16.5" diameter x 19" high.PondMaster Pressurized Filter System P-4000:Pond size: Up to 4000 Gallons, Max Flow Rate: 4,000 GPH, Inlet/Outlet: 1.5" MPT, UV: Internal 40 Watt, Size: Filter is 16.5" diameter x 26" high.Features a unique, manually operated agitator for dislodging over 90% of the pond residue that accumulates in the filter chamber. This patent pending feature is employed during the backwash and rinse operation.
In-Line UV Pond Filter - Ponds up to 650 Gallons
|9 Watt UV Clarifier Filter (pump not included) is for ponds up to 650 gallons in size. This filter is for use outside of the water and it will help reduce green water in your pond. Requires a pond pumps between 400-800 GPH. The 9 Watt UV Filter comes with a 16 foot cord and is not submersible. 9 Watt Germicidal bulb keeps pond water clean and clear Power Requirements - 115V, 60HZ, .24 Amp Includes 9 watt germicidal UV bulb Fits 1/2" and 5/8" Tubing Dimensions: 10"L x 4"W x 4"H

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Volunteer State Community College will have nine evening courses this fall at Wilson Central High School. They include: Survey of American History I, American Literature to 1865, Pre-College Algebra, General Psychology, Learning Support Math I, English Composition I, Essentials of Biology, Music Appreciation and Computer Applications. Classes start August 29 and registration is open now.
Vol State at Wilson Central offers many general education requirement classes that will apply to many degrees and programs. They also provide an opportunity for students to take basic courses that can apply for credit at many other colleges and universities. Students can register online at www.volstate.edu. New students will need to apply to the College before they can register for classes. That can also be accomplished online. Admissions Advisors can walk new students through the process. Call 615-230-3688.
Wilson Central High School is located just off Highway 109 and just south of 1-40 in between Mt Juliet and Lebanon.
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November Financial Report:
Somehow this totally slipped by me, and by the time I was ready to do it, December was almost over so I figured I'd do them both at once. Making Set 12 kind of ate my life for a while there… For thos of you who don't know, I'm going to give you guys as much details as I can about your donations and what we're doing with them.
Income was about equal to last year's monthly average. This is really nice to see, and is mostly because of the Black Friday Sale and EX 11. A very good sign, but also it's good to stay humble, because it was still slow compared to months with EX releases in 2010 and 2011 (especially considering November and December sales are usually well above the yearly average). Number of different individuals who purchased was up quite a bit from the month before also, which is also good to see. On the down side, pretty much the entire month of sales happened on EX launch and Black Friday, and those kind of extremes can be worrisome.
Despite my worries about chargebacks, we haven't had any serious issues. This is absolutely huge for a small business because credit card fraud cases have all kinds of bad ramifications that we wouldn't be able to do anything about. Crossing my fingers, but so far two big thumbs up in this department.
Royalties to Japan – As I said last time, I'm going to take this off the top before dividing everything up, because there's probably something in my contract saying I can't tell you the cut. But, as someone who's worked in licensing, I can tell you it's reasonable.
Server Costs – 8%
Our other big victory is keeping our server costs low. You notice it is a lot lower than last time, as well. That's because it didn't go up much, but our income did. Yay!
Paying back Setup/Startup costs – 20%
New Development (paying for developers beyond the core Apocoplay team or development software) – 42%
Set aside for possible chargebacks – 10%
Taxes, fees, legal/financial expenses – 20%
-Those last two sections may bleed into each other a little bit depending on how things go, since either one could very easily turn out to not be high enough.
So, we were able to move some more money into the pot for New Development, and also for paying back our startup costs, because we've kept the server costs mostly the same (while doubling income) and I've also got my confidence up and started holding back less for chargebacks. Overall this is great, and a lot of steps in the right direction. We've now got all the development software we need, and started building some things. (if you've been around in chat or have been reading through the sprint threads, you probably have seen a few things.) The only negative to this month was in the buying trends, which were even more hot and cold than normal. Great month though, thanks to you, our players and supporters!
December Financial Report:
Now, December is where the "honesty" I've been promising comes in! First of all, let me say that October and November were really great and it's all thanks to you guys. The overall performance during those months makes me think we can do this and make it all good in the end. That said, December wasn't awesome.
Income was about 10% up from November. While that sounds fine, December usually clocks in at three times the yearly average (our top three months ever are basically the previous three Decembers). Number of individual people who purchased was actually down from November. The reasons for this are most likely that focusing on Set 12 basically made it too difficult for me to run a lot of events, and everyone else was dumping their time into making the Cashier happen… which didn't. That probably really killed holiday sales, which traditionally can be Ultimate Game Card focused. Also, we (purposefully) tried to focus Set 12 on making long-term improvements to the game, in terms of what subtypes and strategies are playable overall, and less wham-bam-Emana-Rucca-Dilate-ma'am. Meaning, less initial sales but hopefully more long-term benefits. While I would like to say that January would make up for December -- because of the new Cashier -- the value of having that Cashier for Christmas would have been huge so I'm not betting on it.
We are also adding a new category, "Basic contractors". These are (two at the moment) non-core Apocoplay staff (IE, people we actually have to pay) who have been hired, not as developers, but as day-to-day employees, taking care of things like testing/designing cards, going through support tickets, modding the forum, etc. The rush up to Set 12 made it painfully clear that our core guys were not going to be able to handle that and get anything else meaningful done. One the bad side, they came in about halfway through the month so benefits did immediately kick in, but this change should be an overall major benefit in the future.
Royalties to Japan – off the top as above
Server Costs – 8%
Paying back Setup/Startup costs – 15%
Basic Contractors 18%
New Development (paying for developers beyond the core Apocoplay team or development software) – 29%
Set aside for possible chargebacks – 10%
Taxes, fees, legal/financial expenses – 20%
There you have it! Hopefully this lack of peak can be made up with a lack of valleys over the next three months (traditionally the weakest 3 months of the year). New development is finally starting to roll, and we have the development software we need, so that will help make it happen. Oh, and for the record, although I was planning on slightly better numbers, I didn't actually think December would triple the yearly average this year, all things considered – I'm still more or less a realist! Once again, thank you for your support and I will continue reporting our finances so you can get an idea how your donations are working!


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The Iowa Supreme Court says a dentist did not commit gender discrimination when he fired an attractive female assistant he viewed as a threat to his marriage.
The court ruled Friday that a boss can fire an employee he considers an "irresistible attraction," even if the employee has done nothing wrong.
The decision is the first in Iowa, but in line with rulings elsewhere.
Justices rejected a discrimination lawsuit filed by Melissa Nelson, who was fired by Fort Dodge dentist James Knight in 2010.
Nelson had worked in Knight's office for 10 years. She and Knight eventually started texting outside work about personal matters.
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The aim of this curriculum is to provide a conceptual and practical basis for the understanding and application of modern computer information systems. Theoretical principles acquired in the formal class sessions are refined and become usable skills through the utilization of the College's computer laboratories. Over the course of this program, each element of a computer information system will be explored.
From this curriculum, students can progress in either of two directions. Those who wish to continue their education will find they have acquired an excellent foundation for further study in Computer Information Systems or other related fields. Students who intend to work with computers professionally upon graduation will find Lackawanna's program has given them the experience they need to succeed in a highly competitive market.
- To acquaint the student with selected programming languages and applications packages
- To acquaint the student with the syntax used in selected programming languages
- To acquaint the student with computer program design using both object-oriented methodology and top-down structured methodology
- To acquaint the student with the practical uses of programming languages and applications packages
- To provide students with the mathematical background needed to work in a computer programming environment
- To provide students with the mathematical background needed for transfer to bachelor's degree studies in a similar major
- To provide the student with foundation knowledge of the principles used in the field of Management Information Systems regarding computer systems, telecommunications, electronic commerce, security, privacy, and ethical considerations
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- To develop programming skills of each student to a level of mastery that will allow him or her to quickly adapt to working with programming languages and applications packages other than those covered
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- To develop logical and step-by-step thinking skills in order to develop, write, and debug programs
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I am encountering some weird and unexpected vignettingin my SEL10-18 that no software program can fix. It is like taking a picture from a tube. I am so distress! I wish some colleagues from this blog could help me, perhaps I am doing something wrong. After a series of 10 landscape pictures yesterday, I noticed that it had began giving me some vignetting. I opened it from f/16 to f/11 but the problem continued until the end...I do not know if it is the camera or it is the lens.
Sony creates 10-18mm, 16-50mm power zoom and 35mm F1.8 for NEX E-mount
Photokina 2012: Sony has announced three extra E-mount lenses for its NEX cameras, a 10-18mm wide zoom, a 16-50mm retractable power zoom and a 35mm F1.8 prime lens. The 10-18mm F4 is a mid-level wide-angle zoom covering a 15-27mm equivalent range. The 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 power zoom offers a compact standard zoom covering the 24-75mm equivalent range. Finally the 35mm F1.8 is a bright 53mm equivalent normal prime lens. All three feature Sony's Optical Steady Shot image stabilization. The 10-18mm will cost around $850, the 16-50mm power zoom will cost around $350 and the 35mm F1.8 will be priced around $450.
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Sony has also introduced three new lenses for its E-mount line of interchangeable lens cameras, adding to the system's flexibility.
The new SELP1650 lens is an extremely light, compact 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 powered zoom model that measures only 29.9 mm thick (when fully retracted) and contains built-in Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization for clearer handheld images. Additionally, it features a dual-function ring that controls both power zoom and manual focus, depending on the camera's focus mode. With the camera set to AF the control ring adjusts smooth, high-speed zoom with small hand movements. With the camera in MF mode, the ring controls manual focus. A smooth power zoom dial makes the lens particularly useful for shooting video.
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The new SEL35F18 lens is a wide aperture 35mm focal length model with a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8 and built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization. It offers excellent optical sharpness, clarity, and background defocus in both still images and HD video, and is exceptionally light and easy to carry.
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The new SEL1018 lens is a super-wide angle zoom with a maximum aperture of f/4.0 across its range of 10-18mm and built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization. Adopting the super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass which reduces color aberration, the lens is capable of producing dramatic perspective effects and is ideal for shooting landscapes and interiors.
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The SELP1650 power zoom lens will be sold separately in January for about $350, and the SEL35F18 prime and SEL1018 wide angle lenses will be available this November for about $450 and $850, respectively.
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I have a C3 with the original 18-55 kit lens. Worked great on my honeymoon. All I really need is a lens with the same zoom range but 2.8 max aperture. No need to mess with primes (most of them are pretty slow anyway)
I use the Sony 16mm & the 50mm & a 30 yr. old a Tamron Zoom BBAR 70~210mm in m42 w/ adapter. I just came back from Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey and shot 637 exposures. The 16mm & 50mm were used with a polirizer filter and the zoom a sunshade. The results were staggering! Any fool that beleaves Nikon or Canon monster Digital cameras and Lenses are better should see what a Sony Nex 7 @ 24 Meg can really do! Even the photos shot at 263mm manual focus, exposure, are very sharp, contrasty and saleable. I would like too see Sony make a 300mm@F:4.5 in OSS as I need a longer telephoto in AF & OSS. I am shocked that photo writers untruthfully state the 16mm is a bad lens. Too this travel photographer that's a lie! Shooting with 16mm & a Polirizer allows be to crop the 24 Meg file for super composition maintaining sharpness also.
The 10-18mm and 16-50mm are good news for NEX afficionados who like wide angles for landscapes and shoot JPEG.
But I also imagine they and the 35mm F1.8 will retain the absurd curvilinear distortion that I believe makes most Sony E lenses and many others for APSC and Four-Thirds a joke for serious work where you want to shoot RAW. I also insist upon a RAW developer of my own choosing, not SONY's because I am out for the best tone-mapping on the planet, IMO currently Oloneo PhotoEngine.
For that and want of a decent OVF since the NEX-7 EVF is also a bad joke, I will stick to my DSLR in spite of the size and weight which I admit is a serious nuisance.
By the time EVFs get up to 14 mb instead of the present 1.4 mb, maybe they will be able to distill electronically every last ounce of refinement and equal an optical viewfinder system. By if/when that ever happens, I will no longer be around, so who cares? Just get a caddy and keep to shooting through mirrors.
Are the specs available anywhere? I'm particularily interested in weight & dimensions and how they compare to their m43 counterparts.
m43 aren't counterparts at all. m43 lenses will be always smaller and lighter because they are made for a smaller sensor. So APS-C lenses will have a tendency to be bigger.
Why does the lens have power zoom when NEX cameras do not have zoom buttons like compacts?
The zoom lever is on the lens so you can use it on every single NEX camera ever made. The only NEX-series cameras that does have a zoom lever on body are NEX-VG30, NEX-VG900 and NEX-FS700 but all those are for video mainly.
16-50 is OK. I guess depends on quality, E18-55 is incredibly bad for a modern lens.
10-18 and 35 are somewhat overpriced compared to SLR competition (Sigma 10-20 lenses are $480, Tamron 10-24 are $450 etc).
According to reviews, the E18-55 lens is on par with or better than most kit zoom lenses.
At US$350 list price, I am almost certain it is not going to be world-class leading optical image quality, you know.
Neither the Sigma or Tamron ultra wides offer OSS and neither are an fixed F4. I wouldn't be surprised if the Sony came out on top in IQ too.
Do you realize that if they reduce the gap between the lens and sensor you end with a more difficult design? You should compare mirrorless lenses with other mirrorless designs and the only comparable design is the Panasonic 7-14mm f/4 zoom, that is priced higher (even with the time it has on the market) and doesn't have OSS (priced around $50 higher last time I checked it on BH).
Overpriced? Not. Constant f/4 aperture, OSS, smaller design overall (since it doens't sit far from the sensor) and you end with a higher priced lens. Pricey? Yes, but not overpriced given these reasons.
The E18-55 is pretty good. I have used the nex5 with E18-55 and many Nikon, Canon lens. I do not see any difference between them. Only Nikon prime like 50mm f1.8 really impressed me but it is a prime lens.
"According to reviews, the E18-55 lens is on par with or better than most kit zoom lenses."
I don't know what reviews are you talking about. Just look at SLRGear tests. Which modern 3x kit is as bad?
"Neither the Sigma or Tamron ultra wides offer OSS and neither are an fixed F4."
The Tamron 10-24/3.5-4.5 is in fact brighter than the Sony 10-18 in most focal lengths they share, and only a little darker where the Sony does not shoot at all.
If you come from a canon kit lens 18-55, the Sony E18-55 is a vast improvement :)
These seem like great lenses in terms of specs. I wonder if there will be a fast NEX telephoto ever? Something f4 or f2.8? (he asked, to nobody in particular)
@ nemark. i have the 50mm f1.8 and the quality is very good. it is also small and light. nice lens!
Probably the only Sony lens worth a penny. 16mm is disaster. And so on... I have non, so I talk according to what I read (Photozone.de, users etc...)
They have 16, 24, 35, and 50mm prime now. Very nice. What doesn't fit is the 30mm f3.5 macro. If they had made that an 80 or 90mm f2.8 macro then it could have been the portrait prime, too.
Expect a 85 or 90mm f/1.8 next year (There is a Mid-telephoto lens on roadmap and since Sony advertise the 50mm f/1.8 as telephoto, it will be between those ranges). But so far, no additional macro lens for NEX-series.
Sony E 50 is only OK between f/4-f/8. f/1.8-f/2 is bad. Not us ugly as 16 mm if that helps. For what is a good lens see 4/3 Oly 50/2 or m43 Oly 75/1.8. :) Even Sony Zei$$ is nowhere near.
YES! 10-18/4.0 finally...
Knowing the (POOOR) quality of Sony lenses, I`ll wait some practical results, tests and comments to create my own opinion. Nice collection of focal lengths and apertures, but discussable q. (Don`t confuse Sony with Zeiss-for-Sony.)
Yes, the Nex-6 (for me) is perfect if they can pull off decent performance with their new primes and zooms. Let's wait and see. Could be an actual contender against m43 for a light weight kit to complement my D800 plus heavy (but stellar) FX lenses.
Sony E lens are not all very poor. Only the 16mm is very poor. All others are pretty good. I have used my Nex5 with Nikon, Canon and Zeiss lens. I know Sony E lens is not as bad as some people say.
Yeah, agree. I tried the 16-50 power zoom in store today. While I personally like the 18-55 more because of its build quality, 16-50 has a better range (for me). Coming from Canon DSLR, the test shots taken with both of these seem so much better than the 18-55 on canon.
Nice to see a really wide angle zoom but I would have much rather had more aperture than the power zoom. Oh well. looks like lots of nice stuff coming out.
Everyone will claim that Sony will dominate the market after today. Then others will claim that Nikon will dominate after tomorrow. Then others will claim Panasonic and Olympus(m4/3s) will dominate after Monday.
The truth is that this next week will absolutely change the camera market forever. However, all 4 of those companies will probably keep similar market shares to what they had before. The difference will be that the consumers now have 4 very complete solutions from these different companies. Each option has it strengths and weaknesses but all of them can produce wonderful pictures and videos in capable hands.
Great point. More poignantly none of them will provide compelling pictures or videos in incapable hands or if kept idle.
How dare you, mpgxsvcd. DPR is NOT a place for positivity and being sensible. Go not troll somewhere else.
"How dare you, mpgxsvcd. DPR is NOT a place for positivity and being sensible. Go not troll somewhere else."
Yeah, I tend to agree. For those wishing to spread goodwill, reason and sense, kindly move elsewhere. We are fighting warriors here!
Finally an ultra-wide! Now the NEX system is a viable alternetive to m43.
(I still don't like Sony, but their camera designers are doing some interesting stuff these days)
Those are three nice little lenses. Good job Sony!
there go's $1650 from my pocket to Sony .... counting the days to Nov
If only Sony had released these lenses with the first Nex-cameras ... so much critisism about the Nex system would have silenced.
Great stuff!
Let's see if these lenses will be available in stores before 2013...
The 10-18mm f/4 lens is very interesting. Could be very nice when used on a camera with 24MP for landscape, if it performs.
10mm seems to me like it should be called ultra wide, and not just super wide. No?
"The new SEL1018 lens is a super-wide angle zoom with a maximum aperture of f/4.0 across its range of 10-18mm and built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization. "
Ultra wide angle = Super wide angle. It's the same thing.
Ultraman could never beat Superman, though.
Boom. Suddenly the NEX system becomes the most attractive CSC.
Better AF and now a good selection of lenses.
24/1.8. 35/1.8. 50/1.8. With the later 2 having OSS...
And a wide angle zoom, and a pancake lens to shut up those who say their lenses are big.
Canon has a lot of catching up to do! With the smaller sensor, m43 has less to shout about now!
I don't think Canon will catch up or try too at this point. And I do think Samsung may consider throwing in the towel if they can't come up with something really fast. A half effort won't win this battle, Sony seems to have got that memo now.
I don't see any change here. m4/3 stays by far more attractive as it has considerable more lens choices and more diversity in body concepts. The new NEX cameras still stick to the awkward, menu-driven usability concept: a no go for me. The stacking of the mode dial and the control wheel seems to be an error prone solution.
Sony NEX the most attractive CSC? No way!
It's only attractive to prospective buyers that look for paper features and not shooting experience.
Phew, took them long enough! Sony's finally coming into their own, but I think m4/3 will keep a good share of the market as the lenses are still a fair bit smaller and very good quality, we'll have to wait to see whether these new Sony lenses perform as well.
"more diversity in body concepts" - cause every reasonable person runs with 5 different bodies just to show that there's diversity.
lol. Yea, I get it: you bought m4/3 and think it's awesome. But for other people it's important to have 1 great body and few lenses they are interested in. It doesn't matter if there are 5 lenses or 5000 lenses available if their needs are met. Right now NEX meets the needs of most people easily, so I don't see much reason to whine.
Why would Samsung give up? Samsung still has better fixed focus lenses, with the exception of the Nex system Zeiss 24MM. You see Sony Nex glass doesn't have the greatest reputation. While much Samsung NX and Fuji X glass does.
Samsung has AMOLED tech, Sony doesn't
Samsung has very good sensors--like Sony.
The NX20 is excellent for video and image quality. Someday Samsung will fix the buffer.
Samsung NX menus are straight forward and consistent. Sony's often aren't.
In many ways with the Nex system, Sony is playing catch up to both Samsung and Fuji.
REALLY? Menu driven? You clearly haven't touched a recent NEX-series camera.. And I'm sure you didn't read about the Quick Navi now found on NEX-6.. geez..
But yes, m4/3 got the lenses (spec wise) That's the advantage of having many manufacturers share the same mount.
Re. 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 powered zoom:
"It features a dual-function ring that controls both power zoom and manual focus, depending on the camera's focus mode. With the camera set to AF the control ring adjusts smooth, high-speed zoom with small hand movements. With the camera in MF mode, the ring controls manual focus."
Now, that's what I call a smart zoom lens. When you are focusing manually, you cannot zoom at all. It's either zooming. Of focusing, your choice. Just not both at the same time, you see.
Pretty good for your non-zooming video shots.
I dearly love Sony, and I very much like their NEX cameras. But they also have the Alpha DSLTs, and those and the Sony/Zeiss and 3rd party lenses for them are so much better overall, it's not even funny. :-)
You can ALWAYS zoom in MF mode using PZ slider, although in AF mode you can zoom either manually or with PZ slider.
"When you are focusing manually, you cannot zoom at all"
Of course you can, with the zoom switch. Read before trolling?
Bad lens design. You need one hand to focus on the lens, one hand to operate zoom switch/PZ slider on the camera, plus you need to somehow hold the camera and also operate the START/STOP button in video mode.
Of course, what can one expect for a lens list priced at only US$350, eh?
"in AF mode you can zoom either manually or with PZ slider."
This does not look like a proper MANUAL ZOOM to me. More like a servo zoom.
Francis Carver said:
"This does not look like a proper MANUAL ZOOM to me. More like a servo zoom."
It's a power zoom after all! Geez.. And I'm sure, you can both focus and zoom with the same hand. The lever sits on the left side of the camera when the lens is mounted, so with your thumb you zoom, and with your index you focus. Or is it too hard for you?
Well, this does certainly answer the folks who've lamented a lack of lenses for the E mount. How about some smaller primes now?
in good time my friend!
I hope these lenses will be available before 2015. The mythical Sony SEL24F18Z Zeiss 24mm lens for NEX was announced about one year ago and is still not widely available. Sony? WTF!
Perfect name for the commentary, I might add :).
You might want to consider that the Zeiss lens takes a bit more work to produce than regular consumer grade lenses. But you don't sound like you are open to other ideas.
Looking at the 24/f1.8 performance at SLRgear relative to the price, bulk, and no IS option - I understand they don't even bother with them..
It's a beautiful lens though!
Compared to Samsung and Fuji, the Sony Nex system is still lacking good fixed focus lenses. But this 35mm helps Sony make the Nex system more serious.
That's true. 16mm is a piece of junk, then we have 24/1.8 and 35/1.8. Those two look good, but the price is kinda high. I'd go with Samsung or Fuji instead. Considering that the price of Fuji is also high, then we have only Samsung left as an alternative with 3 good pancakes.
The Fuji 18/2 isn't exactly stellar at the edges, either. Fuji doesn't even have their 23mm lens yet, and the Sony 35/1.8 and 50/1.8 have OSS. Plus, the new Sony 10-18 f4 should be very good. How is Fuji ahead of Sony here?
Sony has 1 decent lense - 24. We don't know anything about the quality of 35., but let's assume it's good. So two lenses, and both are expensive. I'm sorry, but Samsung has a better selection. Fuji is also good, but expensive. The size of Sony lenses is gigantic too compared to others.
And then Samsung has the 85mm 1.4, expensive, but likely very good. Then the Samsung 60mm 2.8 macro is supposed to be very good.
Just adding to the list of good Samsung fixed focus lenses, not disagreeing with your basic point.
35 f/1.8 is sweet!
it seems it is quite light and small (45mm in length only) and it has OSS where the 24mm Zeiss does not have
Price is another factor; $450 is very reasonble
and most importantly, it is all in black; not silver!
Yes, colour is a crucial factor for a lens ;-) (just kidding, I did not like the silver ones too).
the 35/1.8 is image stabilized?! did i die and go to heaven? =)
sweeeeet...! High price for the SEL1018...but searching for a small Ultrawide zoom with constant aperture and Optical Stabilization...the other comparable lens is the Lumix G 7-14 and the price is quite similar, so I don't know what people are whining right now. Remember, the SE1018 includes OSS, others not.
With the SEL50F18 being priced at 300 USD I would have prefered the SEL35F18 being priced at 375 USD...but sadly, Sony knows people wanted this lens so much that first, they're going to get some profit for a looong time. What I really want to know is...with the SEL16F28 discontinued, what wide prime lens do we have then? Only Sigma 19mm f/2.8 but that's bigger than Sony 16mm f/2.8.
The only disappointment is no distance scales on these lenses for manual focus, especially 10-18mm. Hope they can displace distance info in the viewfinder and/or LCD
That is because all e-mount Sony lenses have focus-by-wire: no mechanical linking between the ring and the actual focusing mechanism.
That said, I also would have liked a mechanically coupled focusing ring with them.
Loved my Nikon 351.8 when I had my D40. Now I could have one again, and have OSS as well.... so very tempting.
I was just whining about this on a different thread. It seems Sony has heard my prayers and responded. I'd prefer an f/1.4, but the 35mm f/1.8 means that my Sigma 30mm f/2.8 goes up for sale, along with that odious Sony 30mm f/3.5 macro. And at $450, if the 35mm f/1.8 is a decent piece of glass, it's likely to cut deep into the sale of the Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 (which is perpetually out-of-stock anyway). Okay, maybe not "deep," but unless you absolutely need a 24 on this kind of camera, why pay more than twice the price. Good work, Sony. Now, let's see if you can actually deliver it in November, as stated, and not make us wait until 2014, which wouldn't be a huge surprise if past history is any indicator.
It won't do much to the Zeiss sales I imagine, it is totally different focal length. Wide vs standard, it might get a few that just want an f/1.8 lens, but they have the even cheaper 50 mm f/1.8 for that. I think I would have preferred $300 for this lens, but if it performs well it will be nice.
I would have also preferred that price. However, 35mm lenses are typically more expensive than 50mm ones.
Nikon managed $199, and the Sony SAL35F18 35/1.8 is about the same. Perhaps this one is FF.
This one has OSS.
prices are too high. The 35mm f/1.8 needs to cost around $250 at most.
Well normally I would agree, but these have image stabilisation in lens, so IMO the prices are reasonable. That 35 f/1.8 for $450 would be very nice. Also UWA lens are very hard to design if you want good performance and are usually expensive anyway, so again with OSS included (not sure why though) for $850 it's not ridiculous.
I assume street prices will be cheaper anyway. I can get Olympus lenses far cheaper than MSRP, so hopefully the same here.
Why "$250 at most"?
What world do you live in?
I think part of the high price is that these are stablized....For DSLR at least, lenses in this range are typically not stablized...Granted that problem does not exist for Sony's own A-mount....
I've been waiting for the 10mm zoom!finally! F4 but it has inbody image stabi for the nex7? 850 RRP, I hope the street price is lower, just like my fav 10mm EFS, it was about the same price when it came out. but now I can get a mint second hand for about 520 U.S
still cheaper than the launching price of Panny 7-14mm f4. If it's good, It will be worth it.
the 10-18mm f/4 has In Lens Image Stabilization. The Panasonic 7-14mm f/4 doesn't have Image Stabilization and it's priced even higher. And haven't seen other ultra wide with constant aperture and OSS this small... so the price seems about right.
Exactly, very excited, of course we are never satified, NEX with FF in one year? hehehehe
I'd definitely get the 10mm zoom, and wait for the NEX body to go down in price. Always good idea to invest in lenses!
I knew the 10-18mm was coming, but I didn't want to miss the whole summer without an ultra-wide lens for my NEX C3.
Bought the Tokina 12-24 instead (Nikon G mount). It's pretty large, but manual focus is the norm at this focal range. It even has better/comparable performance to the Sony Alpha lens. It's pretty awesome - so sharp, contrasty, sumptuous colours, v. useful range etc..
Very relieved I did - since it's less than half the price of this e-mount!
Sony photo gear, especially above-average lenses, are very expensive.
I want the 16-50 mm and the 36F18 Lense, but black lenses don't look very good on silver bodies, do they?
Fortunately, the NEX-7 and NEX-6 are both black.
Not the best, but not bad either. I much prefer the look of the black lenses though, they aren't so darned shiny.
The 16-50 power zoom will also come in silver.
850$ for a 10-18 and only F4. they are kiddding. So, again the lens one waits for will be out of price for the normal user. The 16-50 seems ok to me, at least. So, I will stick to the Tokina 12-24 F4 with adapter. She performs great on NEX-7, despite being much bigger and half the price of this Sony lens. Seems to me that the NEX will get pocketable with the 16-50, was great time that Sony moved there backs and made something.
Not bad really, a Nikon brand 12-24 mm f/4 is around $1000. It is expensive, but typical for a name brand lens in that class. A Tokina is of course a nice cheap substitute.
Nikon's 10-24 and Canon 10-22 cost about the same. Panasonic's 7-14 costs even more. I'll wait to criticize the price of this lens until I see how it performs optically. As it is, this lens is high on my WANT list.
+1 for Tokina 12-24. At F4 16mm mine is much brighter than the SEL16mm 2.8@F4 - weird since it has so many more air-to-glass surfaces. Could even be brighter than this new lens.
In reviews - the Tokina pretty much neck-to-neck with the Nikon - so it's perhaps a bit more than a substitute!
The price for the prime is a bit steep. f/1.8 for $450? Should be $300 and f/1.4 $500~600.
Oh, and too bad 35 f/1.8 is covered by a $1100 lens. If it is $400, 35, 50, 85mm would be fully covered by f/1.8 primes.
f/1.4 ?????
The prices are too high, that is Sony's typical price policy. The 10-18 at 500-600 and the prime at 450 would be ok. I match your price ideas here. Let's wait first what the pictures tell us. But, at 850 the 10-18 is out of range for me. I can afford it but do not see any utility to buy it. I get a high valued Voigtlaender 15 mm for 400$ in 39 Leica mount and same for 500$ in M-mount, new in the box.
I need to know the weight of 10-18mm
It won't be long now before it will get hard to criticize the NEX series for having a poor E-mount lens selection. Remember, you have to start somewhere. And Sony has started.
Yep.....as long as these three lenses are optically good then all they need is a small 85mm F2 and they are good to go. IMO.
An optically good, small 55-200 power zoom would be good as well.
WOWOWOW very good ones, lets see how they perform!
35mm F1.8 sweet
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- Impossible Mom said...
I really love your light table!! My daughters birthday is in two weeks and I'm thinking we may get her a light table! She loves animating and drawing {she'll be six} and I bet itwould be great for that! Where do you purchase a light table? Also, have you posted any other ideas w the light table?! Thanks for sharing!
- October 26, 2011 at 7:38 AM
- pink and green mama MaryLea said...
@ Impossible Mom -
I think I bought my light box from an art supply catalog years ago - probably Dick Blick, Cheap Joes, or Sax.
You can make one for less money by putting a couple of circle shaped push/click lights or a string of white xmas lights inside a plastic storage box - just line the lid with parchment paper to make it opaque.
If you type "Light Table" into my search box on my blog's sidebar you should find other posts where I talk about our light table : )
For great light box/table ideas check out the Playful Learning blog and Play At Home Mom blog.
Hope this helps!
Pink and Green Mama
- October 26, 2011 at 9:49 AM
I LOVE the dollar bins at Target! There is always some little treasure to find.
- October 26, 2011 at 1:15 PM
- Zina :: Let's Lasso the Moon said...
I was thinking what Impossible Mom was, "Christmas is coming up perhaps a light table would be fun." I keep seeing cool ideas on Pinterest too for the light table. I absolutely *love* that you commented with a frugal alternative. I am going to try it this week. Thank you for being so creatively thrifty. Cheers!
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