© 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-theuerkorn Recent reviews written by member theuerkorn en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_489920564868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - A good pair of legs is only as good as the head that sits on it. I established that before when reviewing my MH-7001. It still applies to humans as well, but the difference of the MH-1300 to mentioned MH-7001 makes it clear: Tripods require a good head... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489920564868 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:45:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489920564868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490328329860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - It has been 18 months that the first Smartscan accepted the mission to manage access through the front door, and the initial concerns were all okay thorughout this period that another one recently follow (for the back door). It still wasn't so much for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490328329860 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:03:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490328329860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489692958340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - A good pair of legs is only as good as the head that sits on it. While this may apply to normal life as well, it's especially true for tripods, and in semi- and professional ranges one is often tasked with having to configure both to your needs rather... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489692958340 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:44:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489692958340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489597079172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - Despite all the innovation in camera technology (i.e. image stabilization and usage high ISO), a tripod is still indispensable for sharp images in difficult lighting or simply the best photo possible under any situation other than bright daylight (aside... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489597079172 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:35:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489597079172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488885358212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - Every now and then I like to entertain the idea of adding to my watch collection. While there are no funds available for real collector's items, a nice time piece still has a strong attraction and I typically look towards the Swiss part of the world for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488885358212 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:31:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488885358212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488193691268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - Since Sony chose to have all remote function in the Playstation 3 to be based solely on Bluetooth technology, it's relatively difficult to integrate in your home theater which is still almost exclusively ruled by IR remotes. Of course that's not a big... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488193691268 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:40:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488193691268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_486505090692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - After a relatively sobering experience on Match.com a special in my mailbox fell on fertile ground. Yes, the competition may be the answer and 3 months for $60 aren't cheap, but since it's supposedly that much for a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486505090692 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:14:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486505090692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483657485956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - When upgrading to Canon's 5D Mark II, the associated "full frame" sensor (35mm, un-cropped) converted all my lenses back to their "true" focal length and essentially gained in the wide angle while loosing some "reach". What's great in many ways certainly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483657485956 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:30:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483657485956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483527790212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - During one of my house improvement projects (remodeling a stair case and banister), the Bosch palm sander got a good workout but also finally showed a design flaw of the SheetLock system. What makes it easy to load, eventually also made it easy for the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483527790212 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 09:59:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483527790212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481715523204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - So here I am on my trip and the iPhone 3G is nowhere close to a power outlet to be charged. Of course one always has the opportunity to simply pick up a book and let the Internet be something remote you need but not now. The alternative is to boost... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481715523204 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:13:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481715523204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477475344004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - Being recently thrown back into the pond, it's time for me to learn to swim again. A busy work schedule and less than stellar social opportunities to meet new people really are the main reasons for me to try the virtual path. (Then again, isn't that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477475344004 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 11:13:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477475344004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466470407812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - We didn't seem to have much luck with cheap portable iPod speakers as of late. While the Kicker iK500 still performs like a charm, but of course lacks the portability provided by batteries, the Altec Lansing died of abuse only a few months into use, and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466470407812 Thu, 6 Aug 2009 14:20:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466470407812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478116941444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - Most men are drawn to power tools, like moths to light. This may be the easiest explanation for the M-spector camera, but it's much more practical if you ever got frustrated because there just wasn't enough room to adequately see anything. Snake lights... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478116941444 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:40:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478116941444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478666985092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - Smaller isn't always better, and that certainly holds true for miniature speaker systems. Although there has been some impressive progress regarding sound reproduction with smaller devices, Physics are still hard to overcome. This has been my major issue... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478666985092 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:21:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478666985092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471096921732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - Optical quality has become more and more of an issue as digital sensors are more dense with any new release and already surpassing standard film grain. Hence the sharpness (a.k.a. contrast) of a lens is more important than ever. Prime lenses are at an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471096921732 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:32:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471096921732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475176603268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - In economic times like these, one oddity seems to be the nearly unchanged sales of television sets. Flatpanels certainly still sell well albeit at quickly eroding prices. With more people home-bound, the way to enjoy the daily broadcast (or gaming) has... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475176603268 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:33:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475176603268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475333627524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - Wall mounts have pretty defined purpose and most adjustable models are thick enough to take away from the elegance to have you ultraslim LCD to actually blend in like picture. The Ultra Slim Wall Mount doesn't have any adjustability (or tilt) but it gets... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475333627524 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:09:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475333627524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475130007172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - Flash photography has a bad name as the harsh direct lighting is all too obvious and especially amateur cameras place the built-in flash very close to the lens causing nearly lifeless pictures often with blown highlights to match. An external flash is a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475130007172 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:45:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475130007172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471765978756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - I have been using Canon's xxD series for a while (20D, 40D) and since neither offers a built-in wireless remote control option, the corded switch was really the best and only option. Consumer cameras like the Digital Rebel in several incarnations, on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471765978756 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:23:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471765978756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475645316740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - I've been getting advertisement for CDW.com in my company mail and never really used it since that's done by the IT department. The other day, it seemed like the right thing to do when the posted price was the lowest anywhere for a TV stand. So, as a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475645316740 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:45:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475645316740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470903000708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - Mouse pads are about as exciting as watching paint dry, unless you can spiff them up with your photos or some other funky design. Since optical mice have become the standard -- and successfully work on any table top -- I have not use a pad anymore. Then... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470903000708 Mon, 18 May 2009 23:22:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470903000708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470504935044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - My photo gear isn't the most extensive and I sure don't need a large case to carry multiple bodies and a wide selection of lenses and other auxiliary equipment. However, a dSLR like the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470504935044 Sat, 16 May 2009 13:15:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470504935044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470434090628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - My arsenal recently found a semi-professional addition in the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and while that's currently my workhorse and warranty for high quality pictures,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470434090628 Fri, 15 May 2009 10:58:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470434090628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469642350212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - This is my third case for the iPhone and is likely the one I keep. The silicone molded case prooved too hard to extract from my pocket (especially when sitting down) and the iFrogz Clear Top case was a bit too bulky and the "button" design fragile and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469642350212 Tue, 12 May 2009 13:10:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469642350212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446901948036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - There is a time in life for "boys" to become "men" and photographers take the next level via gear. That's certainly oversimplified and a better camera still doesn't necessarily make for a better picture, but better technology enables creativity under... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446901948036 Tue, 12 May 2009 11:30:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446901948036?linkin_id=8003929