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- First reviewOctober 18, 2012
- Last reviewSeptember 20, 2013
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- First review commentJune 27, 2011
- Last review commentJanuary 3, 2013
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With built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, this Sony SEL35F18 35mm prime lens helps you achieve crisp, clear images with your compatible Sony NEX E-mount camera. The 2 motors offer quiet and smooth operation for shooting videos.
Posted by: rashoop
from El Toro, CA
Haven't fiddled with this lens too much yet, but the little I have, I'm impressed, and already planning more photo-outings with it.
Attached to my NEX-6, this provides a package that is just fun to use, especially with the camera set to A (aperture priority). The f/1.8 is fast, and means that this lens can take great images when light is low, and no flash is possible/allowed/desired. It also means great bokeh, and with the 35/f18 lens, it is beautifully blurred in the background, while your subject is incredibly focused, meaning the subject is what you look at - not so much the background.
With its fixed focal length, you (the photographer) is the zoom. Move closer or further away to get the perspective you're looking for.
Some have said (elsewhere) that the lens isn't the sharpest at f/1.8, but my limited experience with it so far hasn't revealed any issues. I've attached a couple of my first images I took with the lens; nothing artistic, but they do let you see bokeh (DoF or depth-of-field) and low-light capabilities.
As I mentioned, I'm just looking forward to more time with this lens - and the NEX-6 as well...
What's great about it: Versatile fixed focal length, great in low-light with no flash
What's not so great: Pricey, slightly longer barrel than 16-50mm kit lens retracted
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Durability
5
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Protect your Apple iPhone 5 or 5s from scratches with this Rocketfish™ cell RF-A5DT2BP soft shell case that features flexible TPU material.
Posted by: rashoop
from El Toro, CA
Overall, this is a great case that's slender enough to complement the thin and elegant lines of the iPhone 5. As a reviewer of the Rocketfish soft clear case commented (about this case, not the clear), the black sides just look better than the clear on the black iPhone 5. The case seems durable, protective, and fits fantastic (no slop at all). The only thing that I would change is the back. Another reviewer mentioned that it's clear, but not 100%. I'd call it more opaque... it's barely clear. Not a big deal there, but I think true-clear would look a little better (if vanity counts). Finally, and again relating to the back, I wish it had a bit more tackiness, so the phone would be less likely to slide on a surface. The clear case (which we also bought for my wife's white iPhone 5 which we're still waiting for :-( ), is definitely more grippy, and I do prefer that, though it would make sliding the phone in and out of your front pocket a little more challenging. But, the sides of this case do have a grippy quality that makes for a sure hold.
Again, overall, this is a great case that I'd buy again, and recommend to a friend (or at least let that friend see mine to make up his or her own opinion).
Again, overall, this is a great case that I'd buy again, and recommend to a friend (or at least let that friend see mine to make up his or her own opinion).
What's great about it: Slender, durable, and decent looking
What's not so great: Wish the back was "grippy"
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
5
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This neoprene sleeve features a form-fitting design for protecting your Apple iPad against wear and tear. The heavy-duty zipper pulls feature a closed-seam construction for security.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Was this really designed for iPad?!
By rbm902
from Los Angeles, CA
I like this company and have been happy with them in the past. This product was a total disappointment! It is way too big. It's a shame because it looks like it is well made and has a nice soft interior. I had a better fit using the case for my netbook, so I guess I'll go back to using that. This product is being returned ASAP. It's one good quality is the little stand it comes with. It's lightweight and travels flat. Seems like it would be great for travel (but may be a bit flimsy for everyday use).
rashoop
El Toro, CA
Initially mine seemed too big too...
June 27, 2011
...But once I outfitted my iPad 2 with a Smart Cover (GREAT addition!), and a Belkin protective case (back only), the Incase sleeve is now a perfect fit.
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Protect your Apple iPhone 5 or 5s from scratches with this Rocketfish™ cell RF-A5DT2BP soft shell case that features flexible TPU material.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Almost perfect
By rashoop
from El Toro, CA
Overall, this is a great case that's slender enough to complement the thin and elegant lines of the iPhone 5. As a reviewer of the Rocketfish soft clear case commented (about this case, not the clear), the black sides just look better than the clear on the black iPhone 5. The case seems durable, protective, and fits fantastic (no slop at all). The only thing that I would change is the back. Another reviewer mentioned that it's clear, but not 100%. I'd call it more opaque... it's barely clear. Not a big deal there, but I think true-clear would look a little better (if vanity counts). Finally, and again relating to the back, I wish it had a bit more tackiness, so the phone would be less likely to slide on a surface. The clear case (which we also bought for my wife's white iPhone 5 which we're still waiting for :-( ), is definitely more grippy, and I do prefer that, though it would make sliding the phone in and out of your front pocket a little more challenging. But, the sides of this case do have a grippy quality that makes for a sure hold.
Again, overall, this is a great case that I'd buy again, and recommend to a friend (or at least let that friend see mine to make up his or her own opinion).
Again, overall, this is a great case that I'd buy again, and recommend to a friend (or at least let that friend see mine to make up his or her own opinion).
rashoop
El Toro, CA
Review follow-up
January 3, 2013
OK, so I got a replacement iPhone from the Apple Store (my original was having some considerable WiFi issues that were improved with iOS 6.0.2... it turned out NOT to be the particular phone I had), and the new one just does not fit as nicely inside this case. The power button doesn't have the same positive feedback as it did with the old phone inside this case.
So I did a little experiment and took my phone to Best Buy and tried it all of they had (of this case) in stock. Very odd, but there seems to be some tolerance issues. Some did as another reviewer reported: pressing down on the power button enough that the phone thought I was trying to turn it off. Nope!
So, I looked at all the other cases available at Best Buy, and after not finding another I liked more, I decided to stick with this one (the one I'd purchased before). I don't care for how the power button "feels" when I press it, but I'll just get used to that. This is still the best case I've found (I looked at the Speck cases, and I just don't like the shiny backs and overall larger dimensions).
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