Epinions Recent Reviews for karasa

SONY's first Full Frame camera is a strong contender

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:38:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - DSLR-A900 is SONY's first entry into the high-end full-frame digital SLR (single lens reflex camera) territory, and it's a tour de force. Full-frame refers to the size of the sensor, equal to the 24mm x 36mm frame of a 35mm film, a dominant SLR format...

Does this mapping GPS receiver & FRS/GMRS radio deliver? Read on to find out.

Fri, 6 Dec 2002 16:24:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - A mapping GPS receiver and a FRS / GMRS 2-way radio in a single small, rugged, waterproof (submersible) device would seem like a traveler's dream. But does it realize its potential in practical use? The short answer is "yes, for the most part."
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A digicam for a real photographer - but is it for YOU?

Thu, 17 Oct 2002 20:29:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi is in a digital SLR with 5 megapixel 2/3" CCD sensor class, currently also populated by Nikon's Coolpix 5700, Sony's DSC-F717, and Minolta's own DiMAGE 7i. Besides the high pixel count, these cameras' larger, better sensors and lenses...

Fujitsu LifeBook P-2046 Crusoe 800MHz / 20GB / 256MB / DVD / CD-RW / 10.6" TFT / WinXP / Notebook Computer: A sexy multimedia notebook that has everything - but is it all good?

Tue, 10 Sep 2002 14:32:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - To date, I could never imagine that quite as many PC features can be packed in a sleek, tiny notebook. Until, that is, I have come across Fujitsu LifeBook P-2046 four months ago. It was love at first sight (mutual - this PC has never let me down)! :-)...

Want a great all-around printer? Then read this!

Tue, 10 Sep 2002 12:47:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - I bought my Epson C80 as a result of a search for a good all-around color printer. To me, the term "good all-around printer" means one that delivers (1) excellent quality for photos, text / graphics, and mixed documents, on special and plain paper; (2)...

What a body to complement and enhance your photography!

Mon, 26 Mar 2001 23:16:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - The past couple of years have been great in terms of major camera makers making significant strides updating their pro and advanced amateur AF SLR camera technology. Minolta's entry in this context, the Maxxum 7, is indeed impressive. It combines bold...

Another first for Olympus - but a few BUT's

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 23:05:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - Releasing Camedia E-10, Olympus have once again upped the ante on what consumers could get, and soon would demand, from a high quality SLR digicam in the sub-$2K price range.

First, the good news.

The look and feel: The...

Finally:a non-overengineered but functional universal remote

Wed, 11 Oct 2000 16:52:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - First there was darkness. And then Sony said let there be light. Infrared light. And the light came to be and it was making various pieces of electronics do useful things by remote and it was good. But different pieces needed different remotes, and...

Canon EOS D30 Digital Camera: It's a 3MP digicam... it's an SLR... it's a Canon!

Tue, 10 Oct 2000 23:28:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - NOTE: The following is my opinion about this camera. This is not a duplicate of the manufacturer's spec page (linked to on the epinions' D30 main page) or a digital photography tutorial. This camera is intended for serious photographers, and this...

DVD-RAM vs. DVD-R, DVD-ROM: Read this before you buy

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 23:35:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - This unit is obviously a serious machine that comes with its complement of high end features, bells, and whistles. The spec sheet has its share of buzzwords that say "well this is a new high end unit, and so we're overcharging you plenty for it -...

Amazingly tiny 35mm camera with a great lens

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 19:38:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - From time to time manufacturers get the "magic formula" of a given type item just right, resulting in a product that's priced right, has all the features you want and none of the gimmicks to get in the way, is a joy to use, and produces...

An amazing fast and sharp optic; sadly, discontinued

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 09:52:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - This lens is one of the sharpest Maxxum's Minolta had ever made. Perhaps a close third only to AF 50/2.8 macro and AF 100/2.8 macro.

What would possess Minolta to drop this one? Perhaps that focal length range was getting pretty crowded, with...

AF 135mm f/2.8: A great value, if you could find one!

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 09:38:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - The 135mm f/2.8 Minolta Maxxum lens is one of the first generation AF lenses that were released along with, or shortly after, the release of 1st generation AF 35mm SLR bodies by Minolta.

This lens is now discontinued.

Some would...

Good price and features but mixed feelings

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 21:38:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - It is only appropriate that JVC, the inventors of VHS and S-VHS formats, have made available a lineup of S-VHS VCR's some of which are priced below what you'd pay only a couple of years ago for a plain VHS offering.

Note: the manufacturer's...

Awesome value, lots of features, but a few quirks

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 20:08:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author karasa - I think this is an outstanding unit for all but the very largest of rooms and low sensitivity speakers. It integrates a DVD player and a 50Wx5CH receiver in an efficient, space and hookup saving design. Delightfully, no features or inputs / outputs seem...