Reviews

Canon EOS 550D - Part 6 - Testing performance

DavoMrMac — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:22:53 +0000

Canon EOS 550D - Part 6 - Testing performance with the Samsung SDHC Plus Memory Card. This card from Samsung offers some really robust features, like being water, shock and magnet proof. It is also rated as a class 6 card, so offers up some fast transfer speed. Check out the video to see how it performs.

*Update. Whilst the Samsung SDHC Plus card did not perform that well for video capture in the Canon EOS 550D, it has performed flawlessly for photo capture. It also worked fine when tested with other HD video camcorders that I am testing. This points toward the Canon EOS 550D being the problem in this particular case. There have been quite a lot of early reports that the 550D is fussy about certain types and speed of memory cards. This may well be corrected in a future firmware update from Canon.

Memory card supplied by:http://www.mymemory.co.uk/
Camera supplied by: http://www.parkcameras.com/

Olympus PEN E-PL1 - Part 4 - The Review

DavoMrMac — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:18:14 +0000

The video you have been waiting for, this is my review of the E-PL1. I won't spoil the review for you, but this 12.3 megapixel digital camera has really changed the way I think about photography. It is so compact that it travels everywhere with me and so nice to handle that it just enthuses me to get creative. Add to this the 720P high definition video recording and it all adds up to two things, a great all round high performance choice… and a Geekanoids Gold Award. Check out the footage below which includes photos and video footage taken with this superb micro four thirds camera.

Supplied by: Olympus UK

Battlefield Bad Company 2 Review - Sony PS3

DavoMrMac — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:08:08 +0000

Battlefield Bad Company 2 is the latest release from Electronic Arts. My impressions of the game are pretty good, with plenty of gameplay choices presented with some awesome graphics. Throughout the game spawning points are nicely handled with a choice respawning at select map locations or even from other player positions. Throughout my first few days with the game, the only thing that seems to let it down is the accuracy of the weapons. For example when quick scoping with a sniper rifle or scoping in for that one-shot kill, more often than not I was only achieving a hit marker. Maybe my accuracy will improve with time, but the weapon performance just seemed to let me down a little. That said, this is a first rate game and certainly looks very pretty. A contender for some of my Modern Warfare 2 gameplay hours :)

Check out this video showing online multiplayer action, including a quick look through the menu options too.

Manufacturer website: http://www.eagames.co.uk/

TomTom Start Sat Nav Review

DavoMrMac — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:54:07 +0000

The TomTom Start is a satellite navigation system that is priced at under £100... finally within the reach of anyone, now you have no excuse for getting lost. See how the unit performs in this video review.

Supplied by: TomTom

Olympus PEN E-PL1 Camera - Part 3 - Menu System Tour

DavoMrMac — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:52:56 +0000

In this video I take a look at the E-PL1 menu system. Stick around toward the latter part of the video I show you iAuto with an in-dpeth look at the Live Guide user interface.

Supplied by: Olympus UK

iDAPT i3 Universal Desktop Charger Review

DavoMrMac — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:23:14 +0000

This superbly designed charger allows you to charge three devices with ease, all on the one unit, whilst only using one power socket. See how it performs in this video review.

Supplied by: INOITULOS S.L

Nintendo DSi XL Handheld Games Console

DavoMrMac — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:21:45 +0000

In this video I take a look at what you get in the box with the new Nintendo DSi XL. Apart from the massive 4.2-inch dual screens is this new console really a portable gaming device?

Manufacturer website: Nintendo

Olympus PEN E-PL1 Camera - Part 2 - Product Tour

DavoMrMac — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:19:43 +0000

The second part of my Olympus PEN E-PL1 coverage continues. In this video I give you a complete tour around the camera controls and buttons.

Supplied by: Olympus UK

Olympus PEN E-PL1 Camera - Part 1 - Unboxing

DavoMrMac — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:33:31 +0000

It gives me great pleasure to kick off my in-depth coverage of the brand new Olympus PEN E-PL1 by unboxing this superb digital camera. Take a look inside the box and then check back on the website soon for a full product tour and a series of further videos covering the E-PL1.

Supplied by: Olympus UK

Canon EOS 550D - Part 5 - HD Video Performance Montage

DavoMrMac — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:24:16 +0000

The last part of my Canon EOS 550D coverage. In this video performance montage you get to see some extra HD footage shot with the Canon EOS 550D.

You can view the photos and videos full size on this link:
http://geekanoids.smugmug.com/Photogr...

Supplied by: Park Cameras
Manufacturer: Canon