© 1999-2008 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-jvandegr Recent reviews written by member jvandegr en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_436907249284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction Sony's A <br/>350 <br/> camera is a very compact and lightweight SLR. In tight spaces with a small lens, this is a wonderful thing. With a moderate-size zoom lens, it becomes front heavy and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436907249284 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:39:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436907249284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_433390718596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction My Sony A350 has left me in a tough spot. I like it too much. I expected that I would find too many shortcomings with a camera made by a company that makes televisions. Evidently, Sony's legacy of digital imaging and video,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~433390718596 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:35:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_433390718596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_428932304516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction With prices starting to come down a little on the Sony A350, I decided to purchase a back-up body, this time with Sony's standard zoom kit lens. Most of this review is identical to my review of the Sony A350 body only, which is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428932304516 Mon, 5 May 2008 18:36:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428932304516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423767543428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction I've been a professional Nikon user for many years. When my first Nikon D300 started failing, it made me pause for just a minute to re-evaluate my gear situation. As a photojournalist, I have a large closet filled with gear for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423767543428 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:57:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423767543428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412259749508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction Although I mostly shoot with professional Nikon gear, I decided to try my luck at a holiday raffle for some Canon gear and if I won, I'd give it to a friend as a gift. I think bad weather kept the raffle participants low and I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412259749508 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:33:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412259749508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411273301636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction For a couple years now, Olympus has been showing that they are still a reputable camera manufacturer that can produce quality gear with innovative features. Whenever I walk into my local camera store to preview the new offerings... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411273301636 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:28:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411273301636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411221462660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction My Canon A620 digital camera has been a faithful backup camera for over a year now. It does pretty much everything I ask of it and it's made me a big fan of Canon's A-series cameras. The next step up from this series of camera is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411221462660 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:20:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411221462660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411094978180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction I'm always on the look out for a decent quality, take everywhere, back-up camera to my professional SLR setup. There are times when a small, unobtrusive camera is beneficial in the business of photojournalism. And of course, the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411094978180 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:04:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411094978180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410987630212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction The first accessory I purchased for my N <br/>ikon <br/> D200 was the MB-D200 vertical grip. Besides offering double the battery power, I have found it to be essential ergonomically for extended... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410987630212 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:50:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410987630212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410893913732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction I've been shooting with a N <br/>ikon <br/> D200 for over a year now for my digital work. At low ISO with professional quality lenses, the D200 continues to impress me. At high ISO (800 and above),... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410893913732 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:25:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410893913732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409159765636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction For years, I've relied on LowePro packs to protect and carry my expensive camera gear. For years, they've done so with very few problems. When I finally invested in professional SLR cameras, I knew my small, comfortable,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409159765636 Sun, 2 Dec 2007 17:38:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409159765636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_405123403396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction Photographers have always complained about the many inconveniences associated with air travel. From destructive x-ray scanners to lost equipment, air travel can be a nightmare. For me, trusting my sensitive camera gear to a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~405123403396 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:10:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_405123403396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_394272673412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction Magazine racks in bookstores and department stores are filled with photography magazines. Most of these magazines are aimed at amateur and advanced amateur photographers. Ideally, they provide useful "how-to" articles on... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~394272673412 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:19:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_394272673412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_394014723716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction For many years, I have only used a zoom lens for the 70-200mm focal range. All of my wide angle and normal focal length work has been done with primes (fixed focal length lenses). For most of the history of photography, primes... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~394014723716 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:36:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_394014723716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_384671977092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction The MH-18a battery charger is included with such cameras as the Nikon D200. Every time I buy another camera body, I end up with another MH-18, which makes me happy. I've been collecting battery chargers for a couple years now... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~384671977092 Fri, 6 Jul 2007 20:02:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_384671977092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_360622493316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction With several digital cameras, and twice as many batteries as cameras, battery charging has become part of my shooting workflow. The charger included with the N <br/>ikon <br/> D200 camera (the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~360622493316 Mon, 14 May 2007 18:08:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_360622493316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_347752599172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction After my inconsistent L <br/>aCie <br/> 8-in-1 memory card reader finally gave up the ghost, I decided it was time for something more reliable. I checked out the usual suspects in the memory... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~347752599172 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:38:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_347752599172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_344050798212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction As more electronic devices become more mobile, the need for additional power receptacles has increased in our vehicles. Unfortunately, the automobile manufacturers have been relatively slow to embrace this reality. Some... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~344050798212 Thu, 5 Apr 2007 21:26:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_344050798212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_341331906180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction Nikon and Canon have long offered a fast 50mmm lens. Over the years, these have been available as manual focus lenses, autofocus lenses, and with apertures as wide as f/1.2. Nikon's 50mm f/1.8D AF has long been considered one of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~341331906180 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 16:04:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_341331906180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_321033375364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction This is my third Samsung telephone in the last five years. My previous two phones performed flawlessly and I only traded them in due to a change in service provider or a need for additional features. My cell phone is critical to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~321033375364 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:42:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_321033375364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_311487663748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction Some of the gear I use as a photojournalist requires stationary mounting in my vehicle. Some of this gear is heavy and relatively expensive, so I need a strong window mount that 1) stays on the windshield no matter what I'm... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~311487663748 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:24:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_311487663748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_304794406532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction Lens hoods are essential in the world of photojournalism. They provide some protection from peripheral lighting, while also adding some protection for the front lens element from the occasional bump or rain shower. With their... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~304794406532 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:35:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_304794406532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_287133175428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction Finding storage solutions for my 35mm photographic slides was never fun. After awhile, with the cases taking up more and more of my closet space, I started to see another benefit of digital photography - no physical storage space... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~287133175428 Sun, 3 Dec 2006 23:37:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_287133175428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_255972773508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction Vertical grip is essential for photojournalism. Without it, camera handling is much less efficient. Besides improving ergonomics, the additional battery weight helps balance the camera body against heavier lenses. Of course, the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~255972773508 Fri, 22 Sep 2006 23:57:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_255972773508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247446998660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jvandegr - Introduction I've been very happy with my slightly older N <br/>ikon <br/> 80-200mm f/2.8 D ED lens. No AFS focus, no VR, but great build quality and great image quality. I would never sell it to buy some new... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247446998660 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 01:49:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247446998660?linkin_id=8003929