This is an item that I’ve been thinking of getting for quite some time. It might not have been this exact item, but basically I was in the market for a Nikon to NEX lens adapter for my Sony NEX-5N. I wanted one because I had a couple of Sigma lenses from my old Nikon … Continue reading »
MagicReader is a book reader from developer GimmiQ with one very unique feature. MagicReader labels itself as a touch-free book reader meaning you do not need to tap or swipe the screen to move through each page. Instead, MagicReader can track the movements of your head and turn the page according to which direction you … Continue reading »
![TGWK’s Review – Flipbac Camera Grip [Olympus PEN E-PL3 Modding - Part 2]](http://thegamerwithkids.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/img_5990.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "TGWK’s Review – Flipbac Camera Grip [Olympus PEN E-PL3 Modding - Part 2]")
This is part 2 of customizing the Olympus PEN E-PL3. You can read Part 1 here. In this post, we add a bit more function to little PEN thanks to a simple add-on from Flipbac. The one thing that the E-PL3 is missing in my opinion is a functional finger grip. Without a grip, holding … Continue reading »
If you’re looking for a point and shoot camera with huge optical zoom capabilities, you may want to give the new FujiFilm FinePix F770EXR a look. FujiFilm packs a 20x optical zoom (25-500mm equivalent) into a very small and compact package for those who want to travel lightly. FujiFilm labels this as a travel zoom, which I’ll … Continue reading »
![Sample Shots – FujiFilm FinePix F770EXR [Fresh Beat Band Concert]](http://thegamerwithkids.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/dscf0206.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "Sample Shots – FujiFilm FinePix F770EXR [Fresh Beat Band Concert]")
These are sample shots taken with the FujiFilm FinePix F770EXR at a recent concert. My wife took these and she is far from what I’d call a professional photographer. I’ll have to say though, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of these shots, considering these were taken in a dimly lit amphitheater and she … Continue reading »
One of the reasons I purchased an iPad was to use it as a note taking device as well as to use it as a digital sketchbook. There are already a few apps I use for this however I’m always on the lookout for new and improved apps to use. The other day, I cam … Continue reading »
ComicFlow is a comic book reader from developer Pol-Online. I supports comic books in .cbr, .cbz and pdf file formats. Lately I’ve been on a major art kick, whether it be photography or art in comics and because of the latter, I was in search of a new comic book reader app. I was using … Continue reading »
This is the second iPhone 4/4S case that Cygnett sent to me following that last review I posted for the Apollo case that you can read here. This case is called the ICON and it is there art series, slim-fit case that features exclusive designs from artist Nathan Jurevicius and influenced by his Scarygirl series. Unlike … Continue reading »
Makego is an interactive app from developer Cowly Owl. The app however isn’t interactive in the traditional sense like when we are talking about storybook apps and being able to interact with the story. Instead, Makego is interactive in a sense where it makes your entire iPhone/iPod Touch interactive by transforming it into the heart of a vehicle that … Continue reading »
It’s about that time again when boredom sets in and looking at my iPhone just doesn’t excite me anymore. This isn’t because I’m bored with my iPhone but instead because I’m tired of seeing the same old case day in and day out. This is probably why I change cases every few weeks. Lucky for … Continue reading »
Lately, I’ve been focusing a lot on these new mirrorless system cameras such as the Sony NEX series and the Olympus PEN cameras. These have their advantages over DSLRs due to their size and flexibility however, they are still a bit too large to really fit comfortably in your pockets. The next step down from these cameras are what some companies … Continue reading »
Take It Easy! is a new puzzle/board game from developer Zabu Studio. The object of the game is to place tiles down on the board and match up colored lines in order to form matches from edge to edge. Each color you match up is worth a different point so you’ll want to take that … Continue reading »
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 is the third generation of their excellent G-series lineup. It differs from their GF and GX series in that the DMC-G3 is more DSLR-like which is evident by it’s slightly larger grip and protruding electronic viewfinder. I’ll start off by saying that this is the first mirrorless system camera that I’ve used with … Continue reading »
Cannibal Cookout is a new casual came from developer MeYuMe. The game follows Hector and Elvira, two cannibals who are trying to become head chefs. Their ingredient of choice, Nibblers. Nibblers are cute little natives that just so happen to be really tasty and easily snatched up. However, keeping them is a whole other issue. You’ll have to … Continue reading »
I’m a fan of the Micro Four Thirds cameras coming from Olympus but did you also know that Panasonic makes some really good cameras based on this standard as well? Currently, Panasonic has 3 Micro Four Thirds cameras in their lineup, all under their Lumix brand. There is the high end Lumix DMC-GX1, the entry … Continue reading »
