Epinions Recent Reviews for soupcraze

Canon EF 35mm F1.4L USM - Brilliant... Absolutely Brilliant!

Wed, 13 May 2009 20:39:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - Growing more as a photographer, I realized what I was missing was a fast prime lens. I at one point owned the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens, which is also known as the "Nifty Fifty." I purchased the lens way back...

Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM - An Optical Masterpiece

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:20:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - As I have grown as a photographer, I have begun to do more and more. I have finally realized where my "sweet spots" for focal lengths are in terms of shooting. My main passion is people and event photography. In fact, I have started to do a little bit on...

Canon Extender EF 2x II - An Invaluable Tool that Requires Realistic Expectations

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:37:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - The Canon Extender EF 2x II is one out of two teleconverters made by Canon for their lenses. Canon has both a 1.4x teleconverter, as well as this one. It works by doubling the effective focal length range of the lens. Since I do tend to shoot at...

Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM - No Compromises. Period.

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:57:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - Growing as a photographer, I realized that I needed to fine tune my lenses to fit my needs. As you know, I have started using the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM Lens as my main lens. The lens has exceptionally good...

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM - A Whole Different Kind of Animal

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:17:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - An EF-S lens. $1,000. I told myself repeatedly that I would not buy it. I mean come on, a non-L series lens for this much money? You have got to be kidding me? After killing myself over the decision between the Canon EF 24-105mm F4L IS USM and the Canon...

J&R Music and Computer World Online Store: J&R Music and Computer World - Great Prices & Fantastic Service!

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 22:18:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - I recently purchased my final lens (No seriously, this time it's the LAST ONE!), my Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM at J&R Music and Computer World. There is currently a $70 rebate available from Canon, which really sold me on the lens. At this...

BodyRev Perfect Pushup - The Perfect Way to Get In Shape

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:59:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - The push up remains a very important part of my workout regimen. For a long time I have been using the Gold's Gym Pushup Bars which have really added the edge. So far, I still use them, and are primarily used for resisted push ups (75lbs...

Prada SPS07F Sunglasses - Sex Appeal on a Budget

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:02:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - The Prada SPS07F sunglasses are currently the only designer sunglasses that I own. I purchased them at Sunglass Hut. The sticker on the sunglasses was $198, but had a friend who is an employee get them at around $150 with his discount. I have...

Wolf Camera: Wolf Camera - Ripoff Alert!

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:00:14 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - I have already written a review on Wolf Camera's sister website, R
itz
Camera. Both are owned by the same company, and if you look closely at the websites, minus the background color, they are identical and sell...

Canon Speedlite 580EX II - Canon's Crown Jewel

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:46:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - Recently I decided on purchasing my own hot shoe flash. It all came down to the Canon Speedlite 580EX II and the Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 flash. I ended up with the Metz, and just returned the Canon. Nonetheless,...

Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 - Always First Class

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:35:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - After using a borrowed Canon Speedlite 430EX time after time, I realized that it was time for me to get my own flash. I initially wanted Canon's flagship, the Canon Speedlite 580EX II...

B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio: B&H Photo Video - Can't Find It? Try B&H!

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:02:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - I needed a flash for my camera, and after doing research, decided on the Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 instead of the Canon Speedlite 580EX II. The Metz line of flashes were not as widely available as Canon flashes from my trusted retailers, and eventually I...

HTC Cingular 3125 - I Am Not Impressed

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:17:20 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - I miss my old P
alm
Treo 700wx. I miss Sprint. So far I have been using a HTC Cingular 3125 on AT&T wireless since August 2007. My friend placed me on a corporate account, and I have been using a HTC...

Spirit Air - The Big Identity Crisis

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 19:00:48 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - I have flown Spirit Air on two occasions in the past couple of years. Unlike other LCC carriers, Spirit Air conveniently flies out of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport which is closer to me than Chicago Midway International Airport. As...

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow - Conquering Treacherous Winter Conditions

Sat, 2 Feb 2008 22:34:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - When you live in an area like the Midwest's snow belt, it is very important to have a set of winter tires in order to promote safety in very harsh conditions. When the Bridgestone
...

Ritz Camera: Ritz Camera - SKY HIGH PRICES... And No Advantages

Sat, 2 Feb 2008 20:31:42 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - When you are driving around town, you will see plenty of Ritz Camera and W
olf
Camera stores. Just like any brick & mortar store, they have considerably higher prices than reputable online retailers, namely Amazon.com,...

Hoya 58mm UV Lens Filter - Great Hoya Glass... Great Hoya Protection

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:49:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - I currently own two Hoya UV filters that are used to protect two of my cherished lenses. I have the Hoya 72mm HMC Super UV glass filter on my Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens. I also use a Hoya 58mm UV glass...

Canon Gadget Bag 100DG - My Handy Dandy Camera Bag

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:12:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - I currently use the Canon Gadget Bag 100DG to lug my camera equipment around wherever I go locally. I decided to purchase this very expensive bag for $61.00 on sale at Best Buy since I had absolutely nothing better to blow the Best Buy gift...

Canon EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 III - Decent Starter Telephoto... But Not Much More Beyond That

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:59:17 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - As I was looking into getting a nice mid-range telephoto lens for myself, I borrowed a low-end Canon EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 III lens. This is the lowest-end variant of Canon's consumer level 75-300mm market. The version I used was the non-USM variant...

Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM - The Most Practical Canon Telephoto Lens (Non-L)

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:45:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - For a while I have wanted to complete my camera lens collection. I had the 10-135mm range covered beautifully by my Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM primary lens, and Tokina 10-17mm...

Adorama Online Store: Adorama - I Adore this Retailer!

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:59:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - In order to help complete my lens collection, I searched around the internet for the Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM lens. After purchasing my fisheye lens, I realized that there are some legitimate online retailers that offer significantly lower...

Alcon Opti-Free RepleniSH - This is no MoistureLoc Replacement

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:06:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - The days after ReNu Moistureloc's recall were sad. Until I have found my new
favorite contact solution, I was in search...

Tokina 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 AF DX - Go Fish!

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:33:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - The Tokina 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 AF DX is currently my newest lens. It is a complimentary lens to my primary Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens that I use for 90% of my shots. The Tokina AT-X 107...

Best Price Cameras: Best Price Cameras - With Prices This Low... It's Almost Like Stealing!

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 03:04:15 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - When I decided to purchase my first dSLR camera, I wanted to find the absolute lowest price. I wanted to purchase a Canon Digital Rebel XTi (EOS 400D). On eBay, the cameras generally ran for $400+ and then I saw that bestpricecameras.com had the lowest...

Beach Camera Online Store: Beach Camera - Completely Exceeding All Expectations!

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 22:30:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - On January 2nd (9PM)I decided to purchase a Tokina AT-X 107 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 DX fisheye lens (review will come soon!) from Beach Camera. At first, I was surfing through the eBay gray market lenses to see if there were any good deals. Many...