© 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-sailingshot Recent reviews written by member sailingshot en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_439147794052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - THE D700-WHAT IS IT? This is the newest FX full 35mm sized sensor based camera from Nikon. Like the Canon 5D, it's a full frame camera in a standard SLR sized body. It will shoot 5 FPS at 14 bit. Add the optional portrait grip and you'll now blaze along... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~439147794052 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:16:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_439147794052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418159496836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - Sure, I have Blu-ray and HD-DVD and I have a hi def projector with a 120 inch screen in a dedicated home theater/Audio room...BUT, MOST of the DVDs around are still in 480P standard Def format and that's a fact of life. What is it? The Oppo is a VERY... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418159496836 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:09:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418159496836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416966610564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - My reference system(S) for this test: Mitsubishi HC1500 home theater projector 120 inch Elite Cinegrey Screen Denon/SVS/Nad/Magnepan sound systems Overview Sony and Blu-Ray claim that they were forced to market too quickly by Toshiba and HD-DVD... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416966610564 Sun, 3 Feb 2008 11:10:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416966610564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416271535748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - It still appears that the average person on the street has no idea what a thousand dollar projector can do. 20 months ago I hung In-Focus 4805 DLP projector from my ceiling in my small apartment. Now I have a house with a dedicated home theatre and a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416271535748 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:01:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416271535748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416239488644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - Life is good when a product like the classic Celestron 8 reaches it's zenith in quality and that's what's happened with the CPC line of scopes. What is it? The CPC 800 XLT is a compact folded optical system (SCT) that uses mirrors to keep the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416239488644 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:59:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416239488644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_407372467844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - This little lens is not too expensive and is sharper than the 20mm 2.8 that costs 175 dollars more. If you can do without the wider angle, the 24mm works better on digital bodies such as the D200 and D80. It's an AF-D lens and will auto focus on all... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~407372467844 Fri, 9 Nov 2007 00:14:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_407372467844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403745771140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - I now have a D30o to review in full. I hope this review will give potential buyers some help in making the decision of an upgrade or initial DSLR purchase. You may now see a video of the D300 with some comparisons to the Canon 40D at:... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403745771140 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:47:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403745771140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_402569465476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - What is It? The new Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD player is one of the lower priced units on the market. This is the compeition to Blue Ray. Now that Paramount and Dreamworks have signed on to HD DVD, it has a significant leg up over Blue Ray. In addition, HD... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~402569465476 Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:02:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_402569465476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_402560159364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - What is it? The Nikon SB400 flash is a small and very simple to use flash, most at home aboard the more recent DSLR cameras from Nikon and won't work on any film cameras except for the new F6. Basically everything from the D70 until now will work... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~402560159364 Thu, 6 Sep 2007 15:44:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_402560159364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401848700548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - Review of the Gaucho Superpower 24 volt ride-on jeep/car, finally given to my son yesterday....Photos are at the end....This 800 dollar "toy" has a lot of folks curious, but is it worth it? 1) Build This is a solid ride-on with some major advantages... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401848700548 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:13:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401848700548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401793715844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - NOTE: I've bought this set and the Grand Central Station edition, which is really what my review is for. Still applies across the board. Sadly, Epinions truly lags when it comes to adding items. The Grand Central is probably the top seller of the group... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401793715844 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:51:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401793715844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401128394372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - What is it? I'm not sure I get the point. This is a charcoal grill with a propane starter system. So you avoid the starting issues, which really aren't that big a problem if you know how to start a grill. Build time and set up is fairly quick, easily... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401128394372 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:45:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401128394372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_400411496068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - The Nikon 35-70 2.D is an older design zoom lens of mostly metal construction. It will meter and focus on Nikon DSLRs but NOT the D40 series. It will also work nicely on 35mm film bodies. This is one of the best values in lenses around, so read on!... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~400411496068 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:43:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_400411496068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_395393207940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - For Your Consideration Many months after selling my main system, which ran Carver ribbons, Revel M20's, B&W CDM, Rotel, Outlaw, B&K and Bryston amps and more, I finally came to realize that it was time to build up a new system, properly integrated for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~395393207940 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:14:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_395393207940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_368562900612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - Ahhh...the last of the "classic" XB's. What a car! 2008 has seen a whole (inferior) redesign of the boxy little car so this is the last chance to own the ugliest coolest little scooter around town. The 2007 XB looks pretty much like previous years... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~368562900612 Tue, 29 May 2007 10:45:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_368562900612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_367041351300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - After test driving a variety of cars, including the Subaru WRX, Mazdaspeed6, BMW 328XI & 330XI and the Audi A6, I found myself close to buying the Mazda. Sadly, the less expensive Mazda also has some issues with turbo failures and the car is just not all... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~367041351300 Fri, 25 May 2007 23:46:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_367041351300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_366529580676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - *DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!* The new MazdaSpeed6 is a compelling entry from Mazda. Based on the Mazda 6 sedan, the speed 6 features is a 2.3 4 cylinder engine fitted with a turbo producing 274 HP and 280 Lbs of torque. This ample power is fed to a part... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~366529580676 Thu, 24 May 2007 20:42:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_366529580676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_355519401604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - Well, here I am with a new house and no grill, so what could I do? Visits to local Home Depot, Lowes, Sears and so on gave a confusing array of options. Some prices seemed to be too good to be true. Why was the very simple looking Weber Spirit E-310... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~355519401604 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:36:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_355519401604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_353125174916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - What is It? The HD70 is a new HD projector that breaks the resolution/cost barrier nicely. Why Do I Want it? I can't stress this enough: If you want home theatre and haven't seen one of these projectors set-up properly lately, you're in for a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~353125174916 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:38:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_353125174916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_350142762628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - What is it? The Denon AVR-1907 is one of the middle priced home theatre receivers around these days, yet might seem less impressive against some of the entries from Yamaha, Onkyo or Sony. I bought this for use as a stand-alone home theatre unit that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~350142762628 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:01:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_350142762628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_350042623620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - What is It? This is a home theatre package designed for smaller spaces and smaller budgets or for secondary "less critical" systems. It includes a single Subwoofer cube and 5 small speakers. Also included: Swivel wall mounts for the speakers,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~350042623620 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:06:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_350042623620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_337175613060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - The SB800 costs about 310 dollars US and that's the bad news. Here's the good news: Performance: Add this flash to your Nikon DSLR and you will quite literally get a new WORLD of quality shooting from your camera. Those who use built in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~337175613060 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:19:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_337175613060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_336554069636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - An Upgraded Disaster Well, Nikon must believe in the D40 because now they've upgraded the sensor to 10 MP. Beyond that the new version also offers a lower ISO setting of 100 and a slightly faster frame rate of 3 FPS compared tro 2.5 FPS. Physically... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~336554069636 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:25:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_336554069636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_301537726084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - Rocky Balboa With so many positive reviews out for this film, it seems a bit redundant to add one more....but I'll try. There is essentially a single demand made on the movie goer here and it's not a small one. You must have a vested emotional... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~301537726084 Thu, 4 Jan 2007 15:46:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_301537726084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_294216699524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sailingshot - Overview: The Nikon 50mm 1.4 is a pro prime in a plastic body with very fast optics. The lens is exceedingly small and light. On a Nikon DSLR this becomes a 75mm lens and is well respected for portraits. Build: Somewhat dissapointing for a small... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~294216699524 Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:41:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_294216699524?linkin_id=8003929