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See some photos shot with Nytech ND-4020! Nytech ND-4020 was my first digital camera. I purchased it June 2004 and used it very actively for three months. During that time I shot about 5 000 photos with it. The enthusiasm of photography spread like a fire and so the camera got replaced with text/html 2023-02-26T17:32:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/catz/system_description?rev=1677432730&do=diff About the design and implementation of Catz Written in 2011 so may contain outdated information. The key attributes * The service is stateless: the HTTP GET request's URL identifies the resource requested. There are no cookies nor sessions. * The public access is dynamic but read only. All data is loaded offline by a loader sumsystem. text/html 2023-09-22T21:31:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/one_disk_nas?rev=1695418296&do=diff Creating a small NAS server based on OpenMediaVault The initial version written 2020-07-15. Latest update 2020-08-01. See a separate page for long-term impressions. My goal was to create a small and simple network attached storage (NAS) server to serve as a file sharing server between devices connected to home network. The performance requirements for this system were low. I wanted to file storage to be encrypted. text/html 2023-02-23T23:55:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/opera_tor_malware?rev=1677196510&do=diff Opera browser wild on opening sockets and listening on port 9050 The strange behavior of Opera browser described in this text happened in 2013 and was caused by ZeuS malware that dynamically injected its code to Opera process. I might be that there was nothing wrong with Opera browser itself. text/html 2025-01-15T01:56:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/fi/musiikki/kuuntelussa_20_levyllista_elvista/levyt_ja_kappaleet?rev=1736906165&do=diff The Perfect Elvis Presley Soundtrack Collection Sivulla 20 levyllistä Elviksen elokuvamusiikkia kuunneltu kokoelma on The Perfect Elvis Presley Soundtrack Collection. Tällä sivulla on eritelty tarkemmin kokoelman sisältö. Elokuvat Luettelo elokuvista on sivulta <https://www.levykauppax.fi/artist/presley_elvis/the_perfect_elvis_presley_soundtrack_collection/>. * Loving You (1957) text/html 2023-02-23T23:54:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/the_zeus_malware_incident?rev=1677196489&do=diff The ZeuS malware incident This report was written in 2014, latest update 2017-10-22. Summary in Finnish. My Windows 7 desktop computer was hit by ZeuS malware or some variant of it. It wasn't detected by virus scanners and so it lived on the computer at least over a month, maybe much longer. Here is the full story. text/html 2023-02-22T22:32:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_bodies/canon_eos_1d_mark_3?rev=1677105134&do=diff Canon EOS 1D Mark III Review created 2010, latest update 2012. catza.net photos: Canon EOS 1D Mark III Canon EOS 1D Mark III (aka Canon EOS 1D3) was my primary camera body from October 2009 to August 2013 and I used it very actively. It was replaced by Canon EOS 6D. When my beloved 40D started to show signs of use on the shutter release button I checked what was the situation on the market. Just about then the rumours on text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/dedicated_or_virtual_server?rev=1677105451&do=diff A dedicated server or a virtual server These are my notes on choosing between Hetzner's Dedicated Server EQ 4 and Virtual Private Server VQ 19. This was written in 2011 so this may not reflect the current similarities and differences between the two server types. text/html 2023-02-20T23:37:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/framework_comparison?rev=1676936233&do=diff Perl MVC frameworks: Catalyst, Dancer, Mojolicious Written in 2010. I used all the three Perl MVC frameworks (Catalyst, Dancer and Mojolicious) during this project. I started the project with Catalyst and implemented some of the core features and content pages with it. Then I started a side project to test Dancer framework. When the project started I found Mojolicious not to be mature enough for this system. But it developed a lot and later I decided to switch from Catalyst to Mojolicious. The… text/html 2023-02-20T23:37:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/postgresql_vs_sqlite?rev=1676936233&do=diff PostgreSQL vs SQLite Written in 2011. If you need a very fast relational database for a limited amount of data (up to some gigabytes) and don't need scalability on concurrent writes then SQLite is for you. It is a cleverly designed ultra-lightweight ACID compliant relational database that requires no administration. text/html 2023-02-24T21:57:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/ingo_weidner_analog_vs_digital_waldorf_blofeld?rev=1677275869&do=diff Ingo Weidner's Analog vs. Digital Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld Written in 2014. * The soundset reviewed: Ingo Weidner's “Analog vs. Digital” Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld synthesizer * Sounds: 128 (one Blofeld bank) * Price: 30 € including VAT text/html 2023-02-20T23:37:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_stuff/seculine_zigview_s2?rev=1676936233&do=diff Seculine Zigview S2 Written in 2007, latest update 2011. Seculine Zigview S2 was a nice addition to my camera bag. It consisted of a small camera that attached to the viewfinder of an SLR and then after a cord there was a small LCD screen to display the viewfinder image. The pros were that Seculine Zigview S2 worked as expected and was handy when trying to lower my shooting position. The con was rather short battery lifetime. What could have been handy too would be an extension cord to the cam… text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/1999_2004_alakiventie_myllypuro/58?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 58: After demolishing there is nothing much to see After demolishing there is nothing much to see Photo 57: Demolishing on its way at Alakiventie<<<<<< Photo 59: After demolishing there is nothing much to see>>>>>> Page 2 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [After demolishing there is nothing much to see] Photo 57: Demolishing on its way at Alakiventie<<<<<< Photo 59: After demolishing there is nothing much to see>>>>>> Page 2 · 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/1999_2004_alakiventie_myllypuro/59?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 59: After demolishing there is nothing much to see After demolishing there is nothing much to see Photo 58: After demolishing there is nothing much to see<<<<<< Photo 60: After demolishing there is nothing much to see>>>>>> Page 2 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [After demolishing there is nothing much to see] Photo 58: After demolishing there is nothing much to see<<<<<< Photo 60: After demolishing there is nothing much to see>>>>>> Page 2 · 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/1999_2004_alakiventie_myllypuro/60?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 60: After demolishing there is nothing much to see After demolishing there is nothing much to see Photo 59: After demolishing there is nothing much to see<<<<<< Photo 61>>>>>> Page 2 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [After demolishing there is nothing much to see] Photo 59: After demolishing there is nothing much to see<<<<<< Photo 61>>>>>> Page 2 · 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/1999_2004_alakiventie_myllypuro/66?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 66: After demolishing there is nothing much to see After demolishing there is nothing much to see Photo 65<<<<<< Photo 67: Alakiventie on August 2004>>>>>> Page 3 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [After demolishing there is nothing much to see] Photo 65<<<<<< Photo 67: Alakiventie on August 2004>>>>>> Page 3 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/1999_2004_alakiventie_myllypuro/s2?rev=1775801599&do=diff Alakiventie scandal houses, page 2 Page 2 Several houses at Myllypuro Helsinki were build on old toxic waste dump and were bound to be demolished. · 71 photos · Vaihda kieli suomeksi Alakiventie scandal houses<<<<<< Page 3>>>>>> [Alakiventie houses after the abandonment · Alakiventie scandal houses · photo 31] [Demolishing on its way at Alakiventie · Alakiventie scandal houses · photo 32] [Demolishing on its way at Alakiventie · Alakiventie scandal houses · photo 33] [Demolishing on its way … text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/cognos_bi?rev=1677105451&do=diff The automatic IBM Cognos BI Motto: Run your Business Intelligence, don't let your Business Intelligence run you! Written in 2013. I've been working with IBM Cognos BI (Business Intelligence) system for some years. Our application area for the BI system differs from typical application areas: we use it to provide public internet reporting and OLAP analysis tools. These are based on data extracted from our registers and other statistical data sources. text/html 2023-02-26T05:16:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/seagate_external_hardrive_issues?rev=1677388611&do=diff Seagate Expansion Desktop performance issues and fixes Page created 2018-01-04. Last updated 2018-01-05. I had some issues with a brand new Seagate Expansion Desktop 4TB USB 3 hard drive (STEB4000200). Here are the issues and how they were fixed. Issue 1: Drive is extremely slow right from the beginning text/html 2023-09-22T21:33:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/the_nas_impressions?rev=1695418415&do=diff The small NAS server: long-term impressions 2023-09-23: Writing in progress... Impressions after six months Impressions after six months written in 2021-02-21. The system has been running for about six months now and I'm still very happy of this setup. text/html 2023-02-24T21:57:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/ari_ahrendt_electric_body_machinery_waldorf_blofeld?rev=1677275845&do=diff Electric Body Machinery Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld by Ari Ahrendt Written in 2014. * The soundset reviewed: Electric Body Machinery Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld by Ari Ahrendt * Sounds: 128 (one Blofeld bank) * Price: 30 € including VAT * text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/novation_mininova?rev=1677105451&do=diff Novation Mininova This review is based on a brief testing of Novation Mininova. Written in 2014, latest update 2017-10-20. I was looking for a vocoder and got insterested in Novation Mininova synthesizer since it has a nice vocoder built in. I had a brief testing session with Novation Mininova synthesizer. Here are my initial findings. text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/yamaha_mo6?rev=1677105451&do=diff Yamaha MO6 Written in 2013. Yamaha MO6, officially called Yamaha MO6 61-Key Music Production Synthesizer is one of my keyboard instruments. I use it for general playing, composing and as a master keyboard in my home studio. I think it is a nice keyboard with large variety of sounds as it is based on Yamaha Motif sounds. I also like the feel and playability of the 61-key keyboard and the possibility to control the sounds on-the-fly with knobs and sliders (although there is less controls than t… text/html 2023-02-24T19:56:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/society/the_empty_hospital?rev=1677268586&do=diff The empty hospital Written in 2014. The empty hospital is a classic parody of public spending in Yes Minister by BBC. In the comedy a new hospital was built but due to budget cuts there was no money left for medical staff. So there is only administration and other staff, no medical staff and only one patient. And the hospital is one of the best-run hospitals in country text/html 2023-02-24T21:55:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/catz/service_management?rev=1677275704&do=diff Catz service management Latest update 2022-07-16. This page contains short process descriptions, notes and checks for Catz application engine management and for version upgrades. This page is provided as public to show an example how a Perl- and Mojolicious-based application can be managed. This also gives me online access to the notes. 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 2023-02-20T23:37:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/tamron_2x_mc7_c_af1_bbar?rev=1676936233&do=diff Tamron 2X MC7 C-AF1 BBAR teleconverter Review of Tamron 2X MC7 C-AF1 BBAR teleconverter. Review created 2005, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Tamron 2X MC7 C-AF1 BBAR Facts * a typical seven-element 2x EF teleconverter * estimated retail price 200 EUR * in my use for several years 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 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 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 2024-02-19T04:03:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/perl2python?rev=1708315431&do=diff Moving from Perl to Python Created 2021-04-27. Latest update 2024-02-19. The need for a general purpose programming language The programming languages that I've previously used include Java, JavaScript, PL/SQL, Ruby, Perl, C, C++, PHP, Pascal, Visual Basic, Lisp and Fortran (at least). text/html 2023-02-20T23:37:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/practical_linux?rev=1676936233&do=diff Practical Linux The year of origin of this page is 2007. Lue suomeksi. You have invested 300 000 € to new Linux servers and willing to set them up quickly? Here's a practical guide how you do it and enter production in no time! Unloading First step is to unload the cardboard boxes from the truck. There are plenty of them so take your time. text/html 2023-02-22T20:46:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/alien_vanguard_waldorf_blofeld?rev=1677098779&do=diff Alien Vanguard Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld by HG Fortune and Dimitri Schkoda Written in 2014. * The soundset reviewed: Alien Vanguard Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld by HG Fortune and Dimitri Schkoda * Sounds: 256 (two Blofeld banks) * Price: 39 € including VAT text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/comparing_waldorfs?rev=1677105451&do=diff Comparing the small Waldorf synthesizers Created 2015, latest update 2017-10-18. A German company Waldorf has come up with a set of interesting small form factor hardware synthesizers: Blofeld, Pulse 2, Rocket and Streichfett. All the three boxes have their own fields where they shine. text/html 2023-02-24T21:58:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/waldorf_blofeld?rev=1677275918&do=diff Waldorf Blofeld Desktop Written in 2014, latest update 2015. Waldorf Blofeld is currently one of my primary synthesizers in my home studio. I've the SL sample option installed. I've been using the synth over a year now and here are my findings so far. Pros * Blofeld is an affordable quality synthesizer. text/html 2023-02-23T23:32:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/society/paypal_billing_agreements?rev=1677195165&do=diff Check your PayPal billing agreements Written in 2014. If you are a PayPal user you should be aware of pre-approved payments (aka billing agreements, aka recurring payments). Some of the payments you make with PayPal create a billing agreement that allows the merchant to bill you automatically. This is a handy feature when you use a service like text/html 2023-02-23T23:27:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/fi/valokuvaus/kodak_advantix_f300?rev=1677194839&do=diff Kodak Advantix F300 Tämä kuvaus on kirjoitettu vuonna 2005. There is an English versio of this page. Ainoa filmikamera, jonka olen koskaan omistanut, oli Kodak Advantix F300, jolla kuvasin vuosina 1999-2002. Sitä ennen olin kuvannut laina- ja kertakäyttökameroilla. Kodak Advantix oli edullinen, se maksoi muistaakseni 179 mk Anttilan tarjouksessa. Se oli rakenteeltaan kiinteätarkenteinen tähtää ja laukaise -kamera, mutta käytti APS-filmiä ja oli siksi ehkä helppokäyttöisin kamera, jonka olen ko… text/html 2026-04-11T22:25:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/music_collection/b?rev=1775946321&do=diff Music: B A part of my music collection listing. Listing updated 2026-04-10. Music: A<<<<<< Music: C>>>>>> Artist Album Format Date Origin Balance of Power Ten More Tales CD 10/2001 CDON webstore Band with no name Antisankareita ja aatteen miehiä CD 2006 christmas gift Barren Cross text/html 2026-04-11T22:25:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/music_collection/blind_guardian?rev=1775946321&do=diff Blind Guardian A part of my music collection listing. Listing updated 2026-04-10. An artist page is available for artists having at least 5 items in the collection. Artist Album Format Date Origin Blind Guardian A Night At The Opera CD 3/2002 CDON webstore Blind Guardian 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/mc_jupiter_9_85mm?rev=1677105451&do=diff MC Jupiter-9 85mm f/2.0 Review of MC Jupiter-9 85mm f/2.0 medium telephoto lens. Review created 2006, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: MC Jupiter-9 85mm f/2.0 Facts * an all-manual medium telephoto lens * estimated retail price 220 USD * in my use from 2/2006 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/peleng_8mm_fisheye?rev=1677105451&do=diff Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Review of Peleng 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens. Review created 2006, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Peleng 8mm f/3.5 fisheye Facts * a classic manual fisheye lens dating back to the good old days * estimated retail price 350 USD * in my use from 6/2005 to 10/2008 text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/sigma_28mm_ex_dg?rev=1677105451&do=diff Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG Review of Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG wide-angle lens. Review created 2010, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG Facts * a high image quality wide-angle lens, much better than Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 * estimated retail price 440 EUR * in my use from 1/2010 to current date 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 2023-02-22T06:32:41+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/camera_stuff/kenko_ef_extension_tubes?rev=1677105451&do=diff Kenko EF Extension Tubes Written in 2012. I have a set of Kenko extension tubes to be used with my EF/EOS lenses. These tubes do have EF electronics coupling so the camera will at least try to focus automatically. These same tubes are available under different brands. text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_stuff/lowepro_dslr_video_fastpack_150_aw?rev=1677105451&do=diff Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack 150 AW Written in 2013, lastest update 2014 I purchased Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack 150 AW for short trips to carry my Fujifilm X-S1 and Ricoh GR. It is a small and light backbag of excellent quality. Despite of the compact size it still carries both my cameras, a bottle of water, a compact umbrella, a small laptop and some other stuff. For my serious equipment like 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_fz1000?rev=1677105451&do=diff Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Initial impressions based on test shots. Written in 2014. Panasonic FZ1000 is right now the hottest camera on the planet. I have a principle to avoid anything that is very hot and wait a while to let it cool down. 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