© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-hoben02 Recent reviews written by member hoben02 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_143950188164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - Being a sony f707 user I've not been a slave to purchasing strictly sony accessories for my camera. After doing reasearch on the internet I found that many users were very happy with the olympus tcon-14b made for the e10/e20. Right off the bat for those... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~143950188164 Fri, 18 Jun 2004 14:30:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_143950188164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_143914536580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - Lenmar is a major manufacturer of 3rd party batteries in the digicam field. I bought this battery due to its compatiblity with the sony np-fm50 and its pricing is lower than the original sony model. This battery came in two different power levels. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~143914536580 Fri, 18 Jun 2004 03:38:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_143914536580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_143912439428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - My experience with this battery involves using it to power a sony f707. The nice thing about this battery is that it provides a power reading in the LCD/viewfinder indicating the remaining power level in minutes for the battery that way one has a good... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~143912439428 Fri, 18 Jun 2004 02:55:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_143912439428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_143908703876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - To give some perspective to this review I currently use the sony f707 for my photographic hobby. As a camera its proven to meet all my current expectations for general photography. For my xtra telephoto needs I've been using an olympus tcon-14b based on... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~143908703876 Fri, 18 Jun 2004 02:05:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_143908703876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_143663140484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - I ran across information on this filter while researching information on graduated neutral density filters and decided to purchase the "A" size from cokin. The two situations that this filter comes in handy are for water and/or sky shots. I found the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~143663140484 Tue, 15 Jun 2004 17:58:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_143663140484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_143645380228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - Since using the cokin blue/yellow filter I've looked into using other filters in the cokin polarizer family. The cokin pola-color red is designed to add more red to a scene, however, as a standalone filter its not too useful because it will produce... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~143645380228 Tue, 15 Jun 2004 14:33:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_143645380228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_140760354436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - I'm pretty much a late adopter of ebay, but since getting onto ebay I've become a bit addicted as a buyer. One of the rude awakenings I'm sure all new members encounter is the ritual sniper who manages to squeeze in their winning bid with just a few... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~140760354436 Thu, 20 May 2004 18:49:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_140760354436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_140637671044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - I'm writing this review as a service to owners of the sony f707/f717 who are looking for alternatives to the sony wide angle conversion lens. I was recently shooting with the wcon8b at the Temecula balloon and wine festival and one of the fairgoers saw... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~140637671044 Wed, 19 May 2004 19:52:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_140637671044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_139453042308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - About the only market I could see for this product is the novice to the cokin filter system. This package comes with the system "A" adapter which generally targets the 35mm film and digicam owner with a filter thread between 36mm and 62mm in diameter... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~139453042308 Sat, 8 May 2004 15:11:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_139453042308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_137093418628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - One of the chief advantages of the cokin filter holder system is the ability to buy one set of filters and use them on multiple lenses of differring diameters. The Filter Holder A is made to accomodate lens with a diameter from 36mm to 62mm. Its really... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~137093418628 Sat, 17 Apr 2004 12:54:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_137093418628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_137088896644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - Like most people I own a compact digicam which is ideal because of its compact size and lightweight, however, the one big disadvantage with these cameras is the lack of ability to attach acessories like filters. Well this device allows you to attach... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~137088896644 Sat, 17 Apr 2004 12:02:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_137088896644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_137028865668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - I ran across information on this filter while researching information on graduated neutral density filters and decided to purchase the "A" size from cokin. The two situations that this filter comes in handy are for water and/or sky shots. I found the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~137028865668 Fri, 16 Apr 2004 20:57:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_137028865668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_134057725572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - I still wear eyeglasses and its no issue skiing in california because I own a pair of prescription sunglasses, but on occasion when its snowing or the weather is windy I'm forced to switch to goggles. I only use these goggles infrequently but I've... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~134057725572 Mon, 22 Mar 2004 14:33:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_134057725572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133946445444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - For some the good old college sweatshirt does the trick for keeping you warm on an outdoor adventure but this fleece jacket will do better under more varying weather conditions. Living in the rather mild climate of california I've just worn this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133946445444 Sun, 21 Mar 2004 15:34:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133946445444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133773758084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - Two things I enjoy while living in california are the outdoors and the numerous photographic opportunities which this vest has proven to be an ideal piece of clothing for both. The vest itself being by definition sleeveless compacts into a smaller... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133773758084 Fri, 19 Mar 2004 20:49:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133773758084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_129816366724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - Having driven my 92 jeep cherokee for 252k miles I finally decided it was time for an upgrade and settled upon a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The major selling point for choosing the 2000 jeep grand cherokee which by the way I'm purchasing used with 86k... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~129816366724 Sun, 15 Feb 2004 00:49:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_129816366724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_123293306500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - I still use a number of devices that require pcmcia cards. One of the first casio pdas (A-11) requires pcmcia cards, an original digital wallet requires a pcmcia card to upload/download photo files to it, and on occassion I would use this as a means of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~123293306500 Sun, 28 Dec 2003 14:48:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_123293306500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_123129269892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - I'm sure the utah 2003 thanksgiving is going to be memorable for those skiers at least it was for me. I arrived the week of thanksgiving and for the five days I skied there was only one without powder and a couple of days I had to adjust to skiing in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~123129269892 Fri, 26 Dec 2003 19:50:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_123129269892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_123124289156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - I think this speed ratings designation that lexar foist on the general public should be questioned. I have this card and a number of other similar sized cards from other vendors. The only reason I purchased this card was after a discount that made it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~123124289156 Fri, 26 Dec 2003 18:55:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_123124289156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_123019628164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - When it comes to scenic photos usually one wants to capture the entire grandeur of the scene before them, but every once in a while the wide angle on most digicams doesn't always cut it. In my case for both a nikon 880 and hp c618 I use this wide angle... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~123019628164 Thu, 25 Dec 2003 12:47:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_123019628164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_123018514052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - One of my first digicams is a HP C618 which had the usual optical/digital zoom but there were times where I wanted more telephoto capability than what was available. Since HP did not make any accessory lens I had to look for alternatives and tiffen makes... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~123018514052 Thu, 25 Dec 2003 12:14:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_123018514052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_120394518148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - I purchased the men's version of this boot which is now a couple of seasons old and while I was skiing at alta in utah noticed a guy come walking into the rental shop with the latest tecnica version complaining about how cold his feet were oh well so... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~120394518148 Mon, 1 Dec 2003 15:33:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_120394518148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_119375302276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - The connotation that I associate with a bicycle rack brings back those fond memories of a poor high school kid having to bike to school. Actually, healthwise i'm far better off having done that exercise and now i'm really dating myself because no self... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~119375302276 Fri, 21 Nov 2003 14:58:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_119375302276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_119294824068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - If you are looking for a single source unbiased information source on ski resorts west of the rockies this is an ideal guide. This is an ideal source for those looking to venture to one of the many ski resorts located in the western united states for the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~119294824068 Thu, 20 Nov 2003 20:14:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_119294824068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_108756897412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hoben02 - This memory stick brand makes up the bulk of my collection alongwith lexar and sandisk the reason li... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~108756897412 Sun, 10 Aug 2003 14:31:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_108756897412?linkin_id=8003929