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The enthusiasm of photography spread like a fire and so the camera got replaced with text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/compact_cameras/fujifilm_x_s1?rev=1677105451&do=diff Fujifilm X-S1 This Fujifilm X-S1 review was initially created May 2013 and was last updated September 2015. My general rating: recommended for those who need all-in-one camera with good ergonomics. * General photos shot with Fujifilm X-S1 * Naisten Kymppi 25.5.2014 with Fujifilm X-S1 * Roosters - Butchers 6.9.2014 with Fujifilm X-S1 Pros * Nice all-in-one camera for walkaarounds, trips and holidays. text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20150717_gymnaestrada_fig_gala/s4?rev=1775801601&do=diff Gymnaestrada 2015: FIG Gala, page 4 Page 4 17.7.2015 Helsinki, Panasonic Lumix LX-7 · 116 photos · Vaihda kieli suomeksi Page 3<<<<<< · Here are the last photos [Canada · Gymnaestrada 2015: FIG Gala · photo 91] [Canada · Gymnaestrada 2015: FIG Gala · photo 92] [Canada · Gymnaestrada 2015: FIG Gala · photo 93] [Canada · Gymnaestrada 2015: FIG Gala · photo 94] [Canada · Gymnaestrada 2015: FIG Gala · photo 95] [Canada · Gymnaestrada 2015: FIG Gala · photo 96] [Austria · Gymnaestrada 2015: FIG … text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/sigma_70_300mm_apo_macro_super_ii?rev=1677105451&do=diff Sigma 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 APO Macro Super II Review of Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super II telephoto zoom lens. Review created 2006, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super II Facts * cheap but decent quality tele zoom for amateurs * estimated retail price 250 EUR text/html 2023-02-23T23:27:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/compact_cameras/kodak_advantix_f300?rev=1677194830&do=diff Kodak Advantix F300 The year of origin of this review is 2005. Tästä sivusta on suomenkielinen versio. The only film camera that I've ever owned was Kodak Advantix F300. It was in my active roster from 1999 to 2002. Before that I used to borrow cameras from friends and used one-time-use -cameras. Kodak Advantix was very cheap. If I can remember correctly it cost 179 FIM at Anttila sale. The camera was a fixed-focus point-and-shoot camera, but was based on APS film so it was by far the easiest … text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/1998_2001_keimola_motor_stadium/1?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 1: The south end The south end of the track (1998-09-05) First photo · Photo 2: Curt Lincoln 1972>>>>>> Keimola Motor Stadium · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The south end] First photo · Photo 2: Curt Lincoln 1972>>>>>> Keimola Motor Stadium · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/canon_ef_70_200mm_l_is_usm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Review of Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM zoom lens. Review created 2008, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Facts * a lens that many dream about * estimated retail price 2000 EUR * in my use from 6/2008 to 11/2008 * I still have mixed feelings about this lens: you don't really know how it fits to your style of shooting until you try it text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/sigma_50mm_ex_dg_hsm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Review of Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM standard lens. Review created 2008, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Facts * everything else in this lens is perfect but the front focusing tendency * estimated retail price 420 EUR * in my use from 11/2008 to current date text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/compact_cameras/ricoh_gr?rev=1677105451&do=diff Ricoh GR Review initially created June 2013, latest update September 2014. My rating: recommended for those who require the best possible image quality in a pocketable size and can live with a fixed 28 mm lens Pros * The best camera is the one that's with you and this camera has the potential to be it. text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20150717_gymnaestrada_fig_gala/110?rev=1775801606&do=diff Photo 110: The end FIG Gala Thank You Photo 109: Austria<<<<<< Photo 111: The end>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The end] Photo 109: Austria<<<<<< Photo 111: The end>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi “” text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20150717_gymnaestrada_fig_gala/111?rev=1775801606&do=diff Photo 111: The end FIG Gala Thank You Photo 110: The end<<<<<< Photo 112: The end>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The end] Photo 110: The end<<<<<< Photo 112: The end>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi “” text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20150717_gymnaestrada_fig_gala/112?rev=1775801606&do=diff Photo 112: The end FIG Gala Thank You Photo 111: The end<<<<<< Photo 113: The end>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The end] Photo 111: The end<<<<<< Photo 113: The end>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi “” text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20150717_gymnaestrada_fig_gala/113?rev=1775801606&do=diff Photo 113: The end FIG Gala Thank You Photo 112: The end<<<<<< Photo 114: The end>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The end] Photo 112: The end<<<<<< Photo 114: The end>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi “” text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20150717_gymnaestrada_fig_gala/114?rev=1775801606&do=diff Photo 114: The end FIG Gala Thank You Photo 113: The end<<<<<< Photo 115: After the show>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The end] Photo 113: The end<<<<<< Photo 115: After the show>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi “” text/html 2023-02-22T22:33:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_bodies/canon_eos_40d?rev=1677105210&do=diff Canon EOS 40D Review created 2007, latest update 2009. catza.net photos: Canon EOS 40D Canon EOS 40D was my primary camera body from October 2007 to October 2009. It was a very good camera for my use. Changing from Canon 20D to 40D was partially an accident. I had a friend who needed a camera body at the same time when I was thinking whether to go with 20D for a year or so or to start looking for an upgrade. When the possiblity opened I decided to sell the 20D and then needed a replacement. T… text/html 2023-02-23T23:24:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_bodies/the_future_of_dslr_bodies?rev=1677194660&do=diff The future of DSLR bodies This article was written in 2008. In my opinnion the DSLR bodies have been designed very conservatively. There is really not much new and innovative in them. The marketing hype just exaggerates all the minimal improvements. What are the features I would like to see on future DSLR bodies? text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/canon_ef_50mm_usm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Review of Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM standard lens. Review created 2007, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Facts * a great lens for those that need something better than Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II * estimated retail price 380 EUR * in my use from 7/2006 to 11/2008 text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/canon_ef_85mm_usm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Review of Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM medium telephoto lens. Review created 2007, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Facts * a great lens for those that need something longer than the sister lens Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM * estimated retail price 420 EUR * in my use from 1/2007 to 12/2010 text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/canon_ef_s_18_55mm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Review of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Review created 2004, latest update 2013. Facts * very cheap but usable starter's lens * typically comes bundled with a camera body (also known as “the kit lens” text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/mc_rubinar_500mm_reflex?rev=1677105451&do=diff MC Rubinar 500mm f/8 Reflex Review of MC Rubinar 500mm f/8 Reflex lens. Review created 2006, latest update 2013. Facts * an all-manual mirror lens (also known as reflex lens, catadioptric lens, CAT) * in addition to this there appears to be 500 mm f/5.6 and 1000 mm f/10 CATs available text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/sigma_30mm_ex_dc_hsm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Review of Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM lens. Review created 2007, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Facts * a good example of a high quality third party prime lens * estimated retail price 370 EUR * in my use from 4/2007 to 11/2009 text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/tamron_sp_70_300mm_di_vc_usd?rev=1677105451&do=diff Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di VC USD Review of Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di VC USD telephoto zoom lens. Review created 2014. Sport photos shot with Tamron Facts * very usable telephoto zoom lens for outdoor use when there is plenty of light * in my use from 6/2014 to current date text/html 2023-02-22T06:32:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/tokina_17mm_at_x_pro?rev=1677047525&do=diff Tokina 17mm f/3.5 AT-X Pro Review of Tokina 17mm f/3.5 AT-X Pro ultra-wide-angle lens. Review created 2006, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Tokina 17mm f/3.5 AT-X Pro Facts * an underrated gem: almost a perfect 17 mm lens * estimated retail price 270 EUR (currently a discontinued product) text/html 2023-02-22T06:32:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_stuff/cameras_lenses_and_else?rev=1677047561&do=diff Camera and lenses are not all you need Written in 2005, latest update 2010. If you are into serious photography, the first things you need are a camera body and one or more lenses. But in addition to these there are many things that are needed or come handy. Here are non-conclusive lists of things that I use or have used. text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/compact_cameras/panasonic_lumix_dmc_lx7?rev=1677105451&do=diff Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Review created 2013, latest update 2014. catza.net photos: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 I have been using Ricoh GR for a while but found that there are sometimes cases where the fixed 28 mm focal length is too limiting. I also had noticed that having an APS-C sensor the Ricoh gives aesthetic results resembling to a DSLR. I sometimes prefer a small-sensor aesthetic results. These are the main reasons why I decided to get Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The LX7 was a very natural ch… text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/1998_2001_keimola_motor_stadium/5?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 5: The track The track heading from south end to north (1998-09-05) Photo 4: 50 km/h<<<<<< Photo 6: Helipad>>>>>> Keimola Motor Stadium · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The track] Photo 4: 50 km/h<<<<<< Photo 6: Helipad>>>>>> Keimola Motor Stadium · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/1998_2001_keimola_motor_stadium/19?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 19: Yellow guard rails Some yellow guard rail structures at the south end of the track (1998-09-05) Photo 18: Destroyed<<<<<< Photo 20: Power line>>>>>> Keimola Motor Stadium · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Yellow guard rails] Photo 18: Destroyed<<<<<< Photo 20: Power line>>>>>> Keimola Motor Stadium · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/1998_2001_keimola_motor_stadium/start?rev=1775801597&do=diff Keimola Motor Stadium Photos from the abandoned Keimola motor stadium, 1998 - 2001 · 41 photos · Vaihda kieli suomeksi Here are the first photos · Page 2>>>>>> [The south end · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 1] [Curt Lincoln 1972 · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 2] [Stand · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 3] [50 km/h · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 4] [The track · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 5] [Helipad · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 6] [Smoke North State! · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 7] [… text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/1999_2003_around_finland/5?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 5: Naisvuoren vesitorni Naisvuoren vesitorni Mikkelissä Naisvuorella. Torni on tyyliltään jugendia ja se on pystytetty 1911 (24.5.2001). Photo 4: Naisvuori<<<<<< Photo 6: Naisvuoren vesitorni>>>>>> Photos around Finland 1999 - 2003 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Naisvuoren vesitorni] Photo 4: Naisvuori<<<<<< Photo 6: Naisvuoren vesitorni>>>>>> Photos around Finland 1999 - 2003 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi mikkeli text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/1999_2003_around_finland/23?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 23: Taisteluplaneetta Galactica Legendaariset Taisteluplaneetta Galactica -kivet Keskuskoulun pihalla (Jämsänkoski 10.6.2002). Photo 22: Käytävä<<<<<< Photo 24: Keskuskoulu>>>>>> Photos around Finland 1999 - 2003 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Taisteluplaneetta Galactica] Photo 22: Käytävä<<<<<< Photo 24: Keskuskoulu>>>>>> Photos around Finland 1999 - 2003 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi jamsankoski text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/2004_nytech_nd4020_era/39?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 39: Ilveslinna Ilveslinna, Jämsänkoski, shot on a tripod and zoomed to tele end (2004-08-08 Nytech ND-4020) Photo 38: Ilveslinna<<<<<< Photo 40: Rudolf Walden>>>>>> Page 2 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Ilveslinna] Photo 38: Ilveslinna<<<<<< Photo 40: Rudolf Walden>>>>>> Page 2 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi ilveslinna jamsankoski text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20060727_siltala_farm/s2?rev=1775801599&do=diff The old farm, page 2 Page 2 Photos from the legendary farm 27.7.2006, Canon 20D · 34 photos · Vaihda kieli suomeksi The old farm<<<<<< · Here are the last photos [Suuri ulkorakennus yleisen tien liittymän luolta nähtynä, tässä kulmassa näyttää olevan puucee · The old farm · photo 31] [Suuri ulkorakennus yleisen tien liittymän luolta nähtynä, tässä kulmassa näyttää olevan puucee · The old farm · photo 32] [Kasa kuivaneita heiniä suuren päärakennuksen navettaosan luona · The old farm · photo … text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20060727_siltala_farm/start?rev=1775801597&do=diff The old farm Photos from the legendary farm 27.7.2006, Canon 20D · 34 photos · Vaihda kieli suomeksi Here are the first photos · Page 2>>>>>> [Suuren ulkorakennuksen navettaosa pihan suunnasta nähtynä · The old farm · photo 1] [Suuri ulkorakennus päärakennuksen suunnasta nähtynä · The old farm · photo 2] [Vanha maatalouskalu Iinan mökin lähellä · The old farm · photo 3] [Iinan mökki · The old farm · photo 4] [Iinan mökki · The old farm · photo 5] [Iinan mökki · The old farm · photo 6] [Iinan… text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20130813_jamsankoski/64?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 64: Näkymä Nikkarinmäen sillalta Näkymä Jämsänkosken Nikkarinmäen sillalta kohti pohjoista. Legendaarinen pönttö ja Jämsänkosken keskustaa näkyy oikealla. Jämsänkosken kirkko näkyy tien päässä. Photo 63: Seinäkirjoitus<<<<<< Photo 65: Vanha klubi>>>>>> Page 3 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Näkymä Nikkarinmäen sillalta] Photo 63: Seinäkirjoitus<<