http://www.nsharp.org n# Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:36:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 400mm at f6.3 (click and view original size): 400mm at f9 (click and view original size): Note: both images have been saved as jpeg, so there is some quality loss. Summary When used correctly, the Canon EF 2x II  Extender / tele-converter with the 70-200 f2.8l, yields extraordinary results - ... http://www.nsharp.org/20/canon-ef-2x-ii-extender-teleconverter-review-with-70-200-f28l-zoom-lens/ Visited metropolitan recently, they have a new lens (15-85 usm) have you heard of that lens before? me either! anyway, it looks like a good consumer lens - apparently it was released with the 7D some quick thoughts: Performance: no major complaint - lens was sharp, worked as it should have. pros good build quality, solid, IS, USM ... http://www.nsharp.org/12/canon-15-85mm-quick-review/ I'm trying out a new Canon point and shoot (a480) Here are two sample photos: http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5337/img5481jm.jpg http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/605/img5480b.jpg I'm definitely impressed by this camera. I will write a detailed review soon http://www.nsharp.org/05/testing-a-point-and-shoot-camera/ Really good news for dialog TV users - UTV world movies is available as an additional channel, for just $1 + tax! previously, you had to upgrade your whole package (which would cost about quite a bit more depending on what package you were subscribed to.) So, go ahead, call dialog ... http://www.nsharp.org/27/utv-world-movies-now-available-as-optional-extra-on-dtv-just-1-equivalent/ At f2.8, dof becomes paper thin. This means that when you focus on something or someone, everything else melts, in a sea of soft color. http://www.nsharp.org/12/at-f28/ These kitteh's are looking for a new home. They'd like to be moved as a pair, if anyone is willing to adopt them. They love to play with each other.. They have a temp home and they are OK but if anyone out there wants to adopt them both, please post ... http://www.nsharp.org/04/kitteh-collection/ There's a bird hidden in this photo. See if you can find it (click to view full size) Speaking of birds, here are two more photos: Thanks to Preveen of Autolanka who identified the bird as a Koha :) http://www.nsharp.org/03/spot-the-bird/ Sample photo taken with the 50mm 1.8 - at f4 I think.. The 50mm 1.8 is an excellent lens. Its small, light, and quite sharp. At around $80 (10k here via agent) it's also quite a bargain. For: Sharp,accurate color, focuses OK in low light (at least compared to the 18-55 IS) Comparatively cheap ... http://www.nsharp.org/14/canon-50-mm-18-mkii/ Disclaimer. I'm not a photographer. If you want real advice, drop a note to Dominic Sansoni or Sebastian Posingis. I did, and both of them replied with a list of useful suggestions. So thanks guys! Anyway, this article should summarize most of what I've gathered over the past year. Prices are ... http://www.nsharp.org/10/getting-started-with-dslr-photography/ Dropped by the autolanka G2G at marine drive, so I had a chance to test the 18-55IS lens. It's actually quite decent. Here are some photos. (Sorry about the extreme saturation!) If the slideshow does not work, you can see the photos here http://www.nsharp.org/10/autolanka-g2g/