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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/camera_lenses/lensbaby_composer?rev=1677105451&do=diff Lensbaby Composer Review of Lensbaby Composer special lens. Review created 2010, latest update 2013. * catza.net photos: Lensbaby Composer & Double Glass Optic * catza.net photos: Lensbaby Composer & Single Glass Optic * catza.net photos: Lensbaby Composer & Soft Focus Optic Facts * the strangest lens: strange to use and you get strange results * 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_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. But this time I made an exception and decided to give FZ1000 a go as a replacement and update for 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/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/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 2023-02-22T22:33:30+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/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/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 2023-02-20T23:37:13+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/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 2023-02-22T22:37:31+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 2023-02-22T22:30:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_bodies/canon_eos_6d?rev=1677105046&do=diff Canon EOS 6D Compact review created 2014. catza.net photos: Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D is my current primary camera body. I've been using it from August 2013. It replaced Canon EOS 1D Mark III in my bag and for me it is the first full frame camera body. These are the things that I've noticed: * It is hard to step back down from 1D-series camera to a hobbyist camera. I feel that 6D is slow and a little unresponsive. I think this is not really the case but it is just an reminder how fast and … text/html 2023-02-22T22:33:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_bodies/canon_eos_300d?rev=1677105187&do=diff Canon EOS 300D Review created 2005, latest update 2012. catza.net photos: Canon EOS 300D Canon EOS 300D (aka Digital Rebel, Digital Kiss) was the first SLR and DSLR body I have ever owned. I used it from September 2004 to December 2005 was very satisfied with it. It was great first DSLR and I took a huge leap forward with it as a photographer. Canon 300D had wonderful image quality and low noise to compared to the standards of that time. text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/jupiter_37am_135mm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Jupiter-37AM 135mm f/3.5 Review of Jupiter-37AM 135mm f/3.5 telephoto lens. Review created 2008, latest update 2013. Facts * an all-manual telephoto lens * estimated retail price 150 USD * in my use from 3/2008 to 12/2008 * was made obsolete by 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/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/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_10mm_ex_dc_hsm_fisheye?rev=1677105451&do=diff Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye Review of Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye lens. Review created 2008,latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye Facts * a modern autofocusing diagonal fisheye lens * estimated retail price 570 EUR * in my use from 4/2008 to 11/2009 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 2023-02-22T20:42:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_stuff/marumi_digital_pro_aircell?rev=1677098558&do=diff Marumi Digital Pro Aircell Written in 2010. Marumi Digital Pro Aircell is my current camera strap used with Canon EOS 1D Mark III. It is an excellent camera strap regarding the comfort. Upgrading your camera strap from the standard strap increases your satisfaction more than you might think. Personally I'll never downgrade back to the original strap. 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 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 2024-07-14T19:07:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/2004_nytech_nd4020_era/4?rev=1720984078&do=diff Photo 4: Sun behind buildings Nice looking sky, sun is behind the tower, exposure was corrected two steps down (2004-08-07 Patala Jämsänkoski Nytech ND-4020) Photo 3: The electric blue dream<<<<<< Photo 5: The sunset>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Sun behind buildings] Photo 3: The electric blue dream<<<<<< Photo 5: The sunset>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi jamsankoski sky text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/2004_nytech_nd4020_era/5?rev=1720984078&do=diff Photo 5: The sunset The sky on a sunset, shot on a tripod and correcting the exposure down one or two step(s) (2004-08-07 Patala Jämsänkoski Nytech ND-4020) Photo 4: Sun behind buildings<<<<<< Photo 6: The sunset>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The sunset] Photo 4: Sun behind buildings<<<<<< Photo 6: The sunset>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi jamsankoski sky text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/2004_nytech_nd4020_era/6?rev=1720984078&do=diff Photo 6: The sunset The sky on a sunset, shot on a tripod and correcting the exposure down one or two step(s) (2004-08-07 Patala Jämsänkoski Nytech ND-4020) Photo 5: The sunset<<<<<< Photo 7: The sunset>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The sunset] Photo 5: The sunset<<<<<< Photo 7: The sunset>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi jamsankoski sky text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/2004_nytech_nd4020_era/7?rev=1720984078&do=diff Photo 7: The sunset The sky on a sunset, shot on a tripod and correcting the exposure down two steps (2004-08-20 Puotinharju Helsinki Nytech ND-4020) Photo 6: The sunset<<<<<< Photo 8: The sunset>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The sunset] Photo 6: The sunset<<<<<< Photo 8: The sunset>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi sky text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/2004_nytech_nd4020_era/8?rev=1720984078&do=diff Photo 8: The sunset The sky on a sunset, shot on a tripod and correcting the exposure down two steps, colors were boosted already on the camera (saturation: high) (2004-09-06 Puotinharju Helsinki Nytech ND-4020) Photo 7: The sunset<<<<<< Photo 9: Elevators>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The sunset] Photo 7: The sunset<<<<<< Photo 9: Elevators>> text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/200504_helsinki_stockholm_helsinki/69?rev=1720984078&do=diff Photo 69: Vakthundar Even the safest country in the world (Sweden to name) needs some security setups: this storage facility is equipped with dogs that run freely on premises. Photo 68: Stairs<<<<<< Photo 70: The gates>>>>>> Page 3 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Vakthundar] Photo 68: Stairs<<<<<< Photo 70: The gates>>>>>> Page 3 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi stockholm text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/200504_helsinki_stockholm_helsinki/93?rev=1720984078&do=diff Photo 93: Gun This photo is here only to prove that the Swedes do have guns! Photo 92: M/S Mariella<<<<<< Photo 94: Boat>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Gun] Photo 92: M/S Mariella<<<<<< Photo 94: Boat>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/201304_tallinn/14?rev=1720984079&do=diff Photo 14: Business Doing business at night Photo 13: Metro Plaza<<<<<< Photo 15: St. Olaf's Church>>>>>> Tallinn snapshots 2013 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Business] Photo 13: Metro Plaza<<<<<< Photo 15: St. Olaf's Church>>>>>> Tallinn snapshots 2013 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20130810_mega_match_keuruu/start?rev=1720984070&do=diff Mega Match Show 2013 10.8.2013 Keuruu, Canon 6D · 341 photos · Vaihda kieli suomeksi Here are the first photos · Page 2>>>>>> [Mega Match Show 2013 · photo 1] [Mega Match Show 2013 · photo 2] [Mega Match Show 2013 · photo 3] [Mega Match Show 2013 · photo 4] [Mega Match Show 2013 · photo 5] [Mega Match Show 2013 · photo 6] [Mega Match Show 2013 · photo 7] [Mega Match Show 2013 · photo 8] [Mega Match Show 2013 · photo 9] [Mega Match Show 2013 · photo 10] [Mega Match Show 2013 · photo 11] [Mega…