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The enthusiasm of photography spread like a fire and so the camera got replaced with 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 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 2023-02-24T21:59:25+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 2023-02-26T17:32:10+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About the design and implementation of Catz Written in 2011 so may contain outdated information.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/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 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 2023-02-22T22:37:31+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 2023-02-22T22:37:31+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 2023-09-22T21:31:36+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 2023-02-22T20:46:19+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_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 2023-02-22T22:37:31+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 2023-02-20T23:37:13+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 2023-02-26T05:16:51+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 2023-02-24T21:58:38+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 2023-02-23T23:31:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/fi/tietotekniikka/projekti_minipc?rev=1677195068&do=diff Projekti: Mini-PC Kirjoitettu 18.11.2017. Jälkikirjoitus kirjoitettu 1.8.2020. Olin jo laajentanut televisioni käyttöaluetta äly-TV:ksi laittamalla siihen Chromecastin. Sitten sain idean, että miksi televisio ei voisi toimia täysipainoisena tietokoneenakin. Niinpä aloin selvittää, mitä mahdollisuuksia on olemassa tehdä televisiosta tietokone. 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 2023-02-22T22:32:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_bodies/canon_eos_20d?rev=1677105159&do=diff Canon EOS 20D Review created 2006, latest update 2011. catza.net photos: Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS 20D was my primary camera body from December 2005 to October 2007. It was sold at October 2007 just before the purchase of Canon EOS 40D. Note that Canon EOS 30D is essentially the 20D boosted with a larger LCD, a new firmware and yet another set of auto focus points. So all that is written here about Canon 20D are likely to match also to Canon 30D. 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_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/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 2023-02-20T23:37:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/fi/tietotekniikka/biolife/kayttoohje?rev=1676936233&do=diff Biolife-elämäsimulaattorin käyttöohje Lue lisää Biolife-elämäsimulaattorista. BIOLIFE -OHJELMAN ESITTELY JA KÄYTTÖOHJEET HEIKKI SILTALA 1994 1. BIOLIFE -OHJELMA Sain idean Biolife -ohjelmaan muistellessani vanhaa The Game Of Life -peliä. The Game Of Life -pelissä pelikenttä koostuu ruuduista, joiden arvo on joko yksi tai nolla. Jos arvo on yksi, ruutu on elävä. Jos arvo on nolla, ruut… 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 2023-02-20T23:37:13+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 2023-02-23T23:55:10+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 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 2023-09-22T21:33:35+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 2023-10-11T17:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/the_nas_power_consumption?rev=1697044405&do=diff The small NAS server: about power consumption The measurements were made and the writing started 2023-09-23. Writing completed 2023-10-11. Why measure the power consumption As power consumption of ICT equipment and power consumption in general have became popular subjects I decided to measure the power consumption of 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/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 2023-02-24T21:57:49+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/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 2023-02-24T19:56:26+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 2023-02-14T15:25:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/fi/tietotekniikka/kuvat_kumollaan?rev=1676388341&do=diff Kumollaan olevien valokuvien korjaus Ongelman syy löydetty, ohjelmanpätkä kirjoitettu, kuvat korjattu ja teksti kirjoitettu 7.2.2023. Palvelun catza.net joissakin valokuvissa oli tapahtunut muutos. Kuvat olivat kääntyneet pystyasennosta kyljelleen itsestään, vaikka julkaisuhetkellä ne olivat oikeassa asennossa. Mikään ei ollut muuttunut kuvatiedostoissa eikä palvelun ohjelmakoodisa. Syyn täytyi siis olla jossain muualla. 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 2023-02-22T22:32:14+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 2023-02-22T22:30:46+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 2023-02-22T22:33:30+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 2023-02-22T22:33:07+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/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/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/samyang_8mm_aspherical_if_mc_fisheye?rev=1677105451&do=diff Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fisheye Review of Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fisheye lens. Review created 2013. Facts * a modern manual fisheye lens * in my use from 12/2011 to current date * estimated retail price 290 EUR * this is the right fisheye lens for many: better than 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 2023-02-22T22:37:31+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 2023-02-22T06:32:41+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/lowepro_magnum_aw?rev=1677105451&do=diff Lowepro Magnum AW Written in 2009. Lowepro Magnum AW used to be my primary camera back. But my equipment got bigger and I could not fit them into the bag anymore so I switched to Lowepro Stealth Reporter D650 AW. Today Lowepro Magnum AW is my secondary back that I use to store some of my idle equipment. And sometimes when I have only a small amount of stuff to be I go back using it. 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.