online since 1994 https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/ 2026-04-08T17:15:38+00:00 https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/ https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/_media/wiki/logo.png text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/akai_mpc_live_effects?rev=1677105451&do=diff A quick dive into the effects of Akai MPC Live Created 2017-10-22 while my website celebrates its 23th anniversary. If you wonder what Akai MPC live is then check this review. You can use four effects at a time as insert effects. You can also set master effects to effect all the tracks in the mix. Effects can also be used when sampling, if you prefer. 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_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_100mm_l_macro_is_usm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM Review of Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM telephoto macro lens. Review created 2013. catza.net photos: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM Facts * brilliant all round lens * estimated retail price 930 EUR * in my use from 11/2011 to current date * currently the most used and the most useful lens in my bag 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_135mm_l_usm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Review of Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM telephoto lens. Review created 2008, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Facts * the king of Canon telephoto prime lenses * estimated retail price 1100 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/camera_lenses/canon_ef_200mm_l_ii_usm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Review of Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM telephoto lens. Review created 2013. catza.net photos: Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Facts * excellent telephoto lens * estimated retail price 840 EUR * in my use from 2/2010 to current date * comes handy when I feel like a paparazzi: takes close-ups from a distance text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/canon_ef_28mm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 Review of Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 lens. Review created 2006, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 Facts * was introduced back in 1987 so is a real classic in the Canon EF lens lineup * estimated retail price 240 EUR * in my use from 2/2006 to 5/2007 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_ii?rev=1677105451&do=diff Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Review of Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II standard lens. Review created 2004, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Facts * a hobbyist's dream-come-true: the perfect second lens right after the perfect first lens * estimated retail price 105 EUR * in my use from 9/2004 to 7/2006 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_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_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/camera_lenses/sigma_85mm_ex_dg_hsm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Review of Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM medium telephoto lens. Review created 2013. catza.net photos: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Facts * a brilliant third-party lens * in my use from 12/2010 to current date * estimated retail price 820 EUR * a very usable lens for low light indoor photography like 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/waldorf_streichfett?rev=1677105451&do=diff Waldorf Streichfett Written in 2015. Waldorf had already showed great innovations by releasing Blofeld and Rocket. Then they released even more non-traditional synthesizer called Streichfett. I am a big fan of string sounds. I found that with my Blofeld I was playing string sounds perhaps half of the time. So after my positive feelings on text/html 2023-08-01T02:13:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/track/random-jamming-with-waldorf-blofeld?rev=1690856018&do=diff Production notes: Random jamming with Waldorf Blofeld (2016) Written in 2023-08-01. Listen [ Listen on SoundCloud] Info Description A noisy electronic sequence. Release year 2016 Length 16 minutes 13 seconds Sounds Waldorf Blofeld Post-processing No post-processing. 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 2023-02-20T23:37:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_stuff/sigma_ef_500_dg_super?rev=1676936233&do=diff Sigma EF-500 DG Super Written in 2008. Sigma EF-500 DG Super was my flashgun for several years. With it I was able to try what flash photography is all about and learned that it is not my thing. Although being all plastic Sigma EF-500 DG Super worked well and had plenty of options to play with. text/html 2023-02-24T21:59:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/inside_sotkanet?rev=1677275965&do=diff Inside SOTKAnet This article was written in 2005. SOTKAnet indicator bank is a public accessible web information service that publishes detailed information on well-being and health in Finland. SOTKAnet was launched by STAKES, the National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health, on Monday 14th March 2005 at 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 2023-02-22T20:31:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/fi/musiikki/mikrofonia_ostamassa?rev=1677097871&do=diff Mikrofonia ostamassa Kirjoitettu 2016. Totesin kevätkesällä 2016, että tarvitsen hyvän mikrofonin puheäänelleni. Siitä alkaa tämä tarina. Taustani Olen tehnyt aikoinaan hieman liveääni- ja studioäänihommia harrastusmielessä. Silloin oli tilanne se, että käytettiin niitä mikrofoneja, mitä sattui olemaan. Kaikki mikrofonit olivat yleensä dynaamisia. Kondensaattorimikit olivat kalliita harvinaisuuksia, joita oli lähinnä vain ammattilaisilla, ja niitä piti käsitellä varoen.… text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/catz/meta_and_social?rev=1677105451&do=diff Catz metadata and social media integration Mandatory page metadata The base template base/heavy.html.ep forces the following metadata on all pages. tag explanation meta http-equiv content-type meta http-equiv content-language content langauge is also set on html and body so we really are on the safe side 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/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/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 2023-02-20T23:37:13+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 2026-02-19T20:41:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/fi/kulttuuri/ilveslinna/start?rev=1771533693&do=diff Jämsänkosken Ilveslinnan vieraskirja Vieraskirjan tietoja on päivitetty viimeksi 19.2.2026. * Selaile vieraskirjaa sivuittain * Sivuluettelo * Päivämääräluettelo * Henkilöluettelo * Vieraskirjan kaikki sivut pikkukuvina * Rekisteriseloste Ilveslinnan vieraskirja Mikä on Ilveslinna Ilveslinna on vuonna 1937 valmistunut kulttuurihistoriallisesti merkittävä rakennus Keski-Suomessa Jämsänkoskella. Ilveslinna 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 2023-02-17T21:33:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/dokuwiki_notes_and_tricks?rev=1676669608&do=diff Dokuwiki notes and tricks Latest update 2023-02-17. My preferred template My preferred DokuWiki template is Bootstrap3. This site is using theme Cosmo. I also like United theme a lot. Before switching to Bootstrap3 I used to use Typowiki template. Automatic UI language selection based on URL * Installed languages: en, fi 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 2023-02-24T21:57:25+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 2023-02-20T23:37:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/tbone_iem_100?rev=1676936233&do=diff the t.bone IEM 100 In-Ear System Written in 2013, latest update 2017-10-20. As of 2017 I would choose bluetooth headphones over this system. You can now get good bluetooth headphones on very low prices. I had cheap wireless headphones and used them at home for years. They were from Lidl supermarket and compared to the low price they worked fine. The issue started to be that after about ten years of use the foam ear muffs were almost flat and wearing the headphones started to be uncomfortable. … text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/waldorf_rocket?rev=1677105451&do=diff Waldorf Rocket Written in 2013, latest update 2014. Waldorf Rocket is a modern analog-sounding hardware monosynth created and made by a German company Waldorf. Pros * Strong sound for leads and basses. This thing has a virtual analog oscillator and a true analog filter. The combination sounds very analog. text/html 2023-02-22T01:05:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/fi/valokuvaus/kissat_ja_koirat?rev=1677027958&do=diff Kuvaushaaste: kissanäyttelyt ja koiranäyttelyt Kirjoitettu 2013. Tässä artikkelissa käyn läpi kissa- ja koiranäyttelyvalokuvaamisen yhtäläisyyksiä ja eroja, ja kerron, mihin valintoihin olen päätynyt kummassakin. Tarkoitukseni on tämän artikkelin kautta jakaa kokemukseni kaikkien käyttöön. 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 2023-02-22T22:37:31+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 2023-02-23T23:35:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/tamron_sp_af_28_75mm_xr_di_ld?rev=1677195350&do=diff Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical Macro Review of Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical Macro zoom lens. Review created 2007, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical Macro Facts * rather typical zoom lens for hobbyists * estimated retail price 415 EUR 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/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.