Epinions Recent Reviews for gregory-v

Nice Sounding Player That Stands Up To Use And Abuse

Fri, 25 May 2001 21:36:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregory-v - About a year ago I purchased an SL-SW850 portable CD player for my wife. In that time it has performed flawlessly and she isn’t the type to handle electronics with kid gloves... If it cannot survive being tossed around in her car then it doesn’t...

The Best Daypack I Have Ever Used (And I Have Owned A LOT of Daypacks!)

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 21:06:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregory-v - If you spend enough time outdoors that you need to use a daypack its importance may be second only to the clothing and footwear you choose to wear. A properly packed daypack can make an excursion more enjoyable and may even save your life. And even if...

Priceline Hotels: Priceline Worked For Me!!!

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 18:48:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregory-v - A while back my wife and I were planning a three-day trip to Portland, Oregon. Around the same time a friend turned us on to Priceline.com. She and another person were able to get a three-star rated hotel room in San Francisco for $40 a night, a real...

This Book Really Is The Ultimate Palm Pilot Guide!

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 17:33:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregory-v - As a Macintosh user who does not care to rely on tech support or computer consultants I have read a lot of computer books in my quest to become the master of my computer (instead of the other way around...!) And in my estimation David Pogue is one of...

Excellent Fast and Sharp Medium Telephoto Lens

Fri, 6 Oct 2000 18:22:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregory-v - The Nikon 85mm f1.8 AF lens is the perfect fast medium telephoto lens for someone who wants speed and sharp images at a price that won't instantly drain your wallet. I chose this lens over its pro-oriented cousin the 85mm f1.4 because I don't use this...

Built Like A Ferrari But Showing Its Age...

Sat, 30 Sep 2000 04:12:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gregory-v - This is one of the tougher reviews I've written about a piece of Nikon gear because there are aspects of this camera that I really like. But there are other things about the F3 that diminish the flexibility and value of the camera-at least for...

A Very Fast, Sharp Lens With Some Unique Capabilities...

Fri, 29 Sep 2000 01:32:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregory-v - The 135mm f2 AF-DC Nikkor lens is a perfect example of why Nikon has a reputation for catering to the demanding requirements of professional photographers. While the company does produce many cameras and lenses that are easily accessible by amateurs,...

Sharp, Fast, Convenient Zoom Pro-Quality Zoom At A Pro Price

Wed, 27 Sep 2000 21:10:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregory-v - Boy, did I save my pennies for a long, long time to get this beauty! Prior to getting this zoom I would cover events by switching between a 35mm and 24mm lens, and later between the 20mm and 35-70mm zoom. No matter how quickly I changed lenses, I would...

An Excellent Fast, Sharp Mid-Range Zoom

Wed, 27 Sep 2000 01:40:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregory-v - Having started in photography back when zoom lenses were limited in their range and quality, I used single focal-length lenses for many years until I felt the zoom quality vs. convenience ratio rose to a standard close to prime lenses. (The one exception...

Hers Is My Take On The N90s After 5 Years of Pro Use...

Tue, 25 Jan 2000 17:03:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gregory-v - I have used N90s cameras since they were first introduced in the mid-1990s. By that time the autofocus and flash technology had evolved to a point where I felt I would benefit from making the switch from manual focus Nikons. When the N90s came out the...

Purchased In 1982 and Still Using My Trusty FM2!

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 23:06:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregory-v - I purchased a Nikon FM2 new in 1982 for around $230. At that time I was a beginning amateur photographer; my first SLR was a battered Nikkormat FT2 I purchased used in Los Angeles (for too much money, I might add!)

Well, it's 18 years later...