Opteka 10x High Definition II Professional Macro Lens attachment review

Lets look on photo-objective lens attachment Opteka 10x High Definition II Professional Macro Lens. When it is added to photo-objective lens, it receives macro functions ( allows to make magnified photos of objects ) and its zoom is increased 10x times. It is attached to photo-lens via 52 or 46 mm thread, there is ability … Continue reading Opteka 10x High Definition II Professional Macro Lens attachment review

Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm F2.8 ASPH – professional objective lens with built-in Optical Image Stabilization

Today we will look on professional objective lens Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm F2.8 ASPH with built in Optical Image Stabilization ( OIS ). It is designed for Micro Four Thirds mounts ( it can be attached to Panasonic and Olympus cameras ), has 35 – 100 mm focus distances range, f/2.8 – f/22 … Continue reading Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm F2.8 ASPH – professional objective lens with built-in Optical Image Stabilization

Panasonic Lumix G Micro 4/3 LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 ASPH objective lens review

Today we will review Panasonic Lumix G Micro 4/3 LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 ASPH objective lens with 25 mm fixed focal length and aperture in f/1.4 – f/16 range, that is controlled by 7 diaphragm blades. It is very light and is well suited for photos taking in dark conditions : in the rooms, in … Continue reading Panasonic Lumix G Micro 4/3 LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 ASPH objective lens review

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM – telephoto lens with big aperture

Today in our field of view will be Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM telephoto objective lens. It has initial focus distance for lens of this type and big aperture, which allows to use it for land scenes shooting and for shooting of big astronomical objects. Its maximal and minimal appertures are : f/1.4 and … Continue reading Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM – telephoto lens with big aperture

Review of Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f1.8 lens for Micro Four Thirds mounts

Today we will look on Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f1.8 lens for Micro Four Thirds mounts. As it can be seen from its name, it has 45 mm fixed focus and maximal and minimal diaphragms f/1.8 and f/22, accordingly, with 7 diaphragm blades. It has 0.5 m minimal focusing distance with auto-focusing, which works via High-speed … Continue reading Review of Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f1.8 lens for Micro Four Thirds mounts

Panasonic Lumix G 20mm / F1.7 II ASPH objective lens with fixed focus for Micro Four Thirds mounts review

Lets study Panasonic Lumix G 20mm / F1.7 II ASPH objective lens with 20 mm fixed focus for Micro Four Thirds mounts. Its diaphragm is set in F1.7 – F/16 range with use of 7 blades; minimal focusing distance is 0.2 m; field of view is 57 degrees. There are 7 lens elements in 5 … Continue reading Panasonic Lumix G 20mm / F1.7 II ASPH objective lens with fixed focus for Micro Four Thirds mounts review

Sony α7R II – camera with very professional functions and corresponding price

Sony released new professional camera Sony α7R II. It has built in CMOS back lit sensor with full-frame 35 mm size and 40.2 MP effective resolution; its image processor is BIONZ X; and interchangeable lens are attached to it via Sony E-mount. 5-axis image stabilization is performed by sensor shifting. Camera supports ISO 50 – … Continue reading Sony α7R II – camera with very professional functions and corresponding price

Nikon D810A – very professional camera for astro photo

Nikon released new professional DSLR camera Nikon D810A for astro photo. Its CMOS sensor has 35.9 x 24 mm sizes and 36.3 MP effective resolution. Interchangeable lenses are attached to it via Nikon F mount; there is ability to shoot photos and videos by using camera instead of telescope eyepiece, or add Barlow lens to … Continue reading Nikon D810A – very professional camera for astro photo

Bicycles tour to “Talc Stone”

At this Saturday there was bicycles tour to “Talc Stone” lake. Main group, that consisted from 7 persons, headed to it from Yekaterinburg and rode via Aramil highway. I rode from Polevskoy and moved through Kosoy Brod village, according to Google Maps there should be good road to Sisert after it, but it is just … Continue reading Bicycles tour to “Talc Stone”

Philips SHE9100 in-ears headphones review with 7 Hz – 25 kHz and 108 dB sensitivity for 17 USD

Philips released new dynamic in ears headphones Philips SHE9100 with semi-open acoustic architecture. Their drivers have 8.6 mm diameter and are powered by neodymium magnets, tuned for clear reproduction of high frequencies; they have only 1 driver in each cup. Housing is manufactured from aluminum, which makes sounds reproduction more clear; their diaphragms are made … Continue reading Philips SHE9100 in-ears headphones review with 7 Hz – 25 kHz and 108 dB sensitivity for 17 USD