Dec
26

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray: Almost Bought

December 26, 2011 · Filed Under Android, Gadgets, Mobile Phones, Technology · Comment  · 180 views

Lets me start off by saying this is the phone I almost bought, and is still at the moment, at the back of my mind, will buy in the near future. The Sony-Ericsson Xperia Ray is an excellent mid-range android phone. The specs of this phone however if compared to the other android phones three months ...



Jun
16

The Tricky Flash Sync

June 16, 2009 · Filed Under DSLR, Gadget Tips, Gadgets, Technology · 2 Comments  · 2,974 views
Fast Sync

What is the Flash Sync? How do I use it? And how do I achieve a high-speed sync? These are a few questions you ponder about after getting your first ever external flash. First let's clarify the meaning of "Sync". Sync is actually a shortcut of synchronization, and synchronization is the way two objects function, move, ...



Jun
12

Whats with the Grey?

June 12, 2009 · Filed Under DSLR, Gadget Tips, Gadgets, Technology · Comment  · 1,383 views
douglas grey card

Getting the right color temperature, white balance and the true feel of a photograph is difficult to achieve even for seasoned photographers. Auto White Balance is a hit and miss affair, any PRO photographer you ask will tell you to set your white balance (WB) manually yourself. There are many ways to do this, and ...



Jun
09

Alcatel is back!

June 9, 2009 · Filed Under Gadgets, Mobile Phones, Music, Technology · Comment  · 3,079 views
Alcatel V770

Remember this mobile phone brand? Their most memorable unit was given a moniker "The Safeguard Phone" or "The Soap Bar Phone" since it's shape reminded the owner of a soap bar. One strong selling point of the Alcatel brand is the price. Now they have come back with better-designed phones, still at the most competitive ...