As far a looks go, this thing is amazing. First impression when I opened the package was simply: WOW! Starting to use the device was even more exciting.

The phone looks small and thin on photos, but when you hold it in your hand and use it, it’s still small and thin! I’ve often been disappointed about the size, but this one really held it’s promise.

The screen is 2.8″ and crystal clear! As it is a touch screen, it will get “dirty” but use a cloth meant for glasses to clean it, and that’s easily fixed.

The interface is called TouchFLO 3D and it does work quite well. I’ve read up a bit on this on other sites, and picked up a few places that was really disappointed with this. Personally I find it responds quick and as I want it to. Only once have I had problems, but that was more user error than anything else. Of course I’ve only had mine a few days so it’s limited what I’ve tested, but it looks to be allright.

The camera, which seems to be the big thing, is good. However as my hobby is photography I use a camera when I want to capture something I’d like to keep. My camera-phone is for when I want to capture something funny at a party or something.

I won’t be posting specs and such here, as other sites than mine has done that much better. Here’s a link to a very detailed listing of the HTC Touch Diamond p3700 (HTC Diamond 100).

For now I’ll post my “conclusion” but when I’ve been using it a few weeks I’ll update the page, to give further analysis on the phone.

I’m very satisfied, and feel it’s well worth the money to get this phone. Lately I’ve been getting more and more busy, and have to keep organized. This was a great solution for me, as it speaks with Office on my computer flawlessly. This really helps on the workflow and eases the hazzle of organizing your days.

I’ve now added a few new listings on the front page, as well as made it a static page. Found this to be a better solution as I want to have it as a sort of professional site.

As for the reviews.. I don’t have much equipment yet, and no real budget to upgrade so the things I write will be scarse for now. Hopefully I’ll make up for it in the news-section.

Anyways.. As I’ve written earlier I’m using a Canon EOS 400D. I can’t say it’s not on my mind to get a moderately more “pro” camera, but there’s no budget for such a cost yet. I’m drewling over the wonderful 1Ds MKIII and a 500mm F4 L IS, but unless Canon decides to give away such a package… it’s not for me. I’m really enjoying the 400D and I have A LOT to learn.

I consider myself a dedicated Canon user and I have no plans to change affiliation. There’s always been a competition between the top camera makers and this is good news for us consumers. Frankly the cameras today are so good in quality there’s not much difference in what you choose. If you’re going for a full set, you’ll save a fair bit of money by selecting Canon (as opposed to Nikon), but what really matters to a dedicated photographer is the feel and functionality of the camera he/she is using.

Unless something unforseen happens, I’ll write a good example detailing this in the morning.

I decided I didn’t want to re-invent the wheel in terms of a gallery application, since I found one that (so far) covers all my needs and is a pleasure to use. You can find my gallery here: Geir Andersen’s Photogallery. It’s not much in there yet as I’m still setting it up and uploading stuff, but it’ll get there.

There’s the option to order prints in there, and I’ll write a T&C page which will get a link shortly.

For now, please enjoy the gallery and hope to see you again soon.

-Geir

My macro enthusiasm continues to grow with every chance I get outside, camera in hand. I also have started to develop my widlife photography skills, allthough I don’t have the qequipment to get the optics I need.

For now I’m using my newly aquired Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM. This is a cracking piece of kit and the IS helps a shaky guy like myself. I’d like to have a 500mm prime, but just don’t have the possibility to get that yet. All in good time!

This site does get a bit neglected but I’m doing my best to keep it updated. I’m now writing a Gallery script. It’s nothing big or flashy, just a simple place to show the shots I’m most happy with. The gallery link at the top isn’t it just yet. That’s just a test I did a while back. I’m also implementing a PayPal purchase option (should anyone at any time be interested).

Anyways.. Enough for tonight, I’m off to bed.

Click the image to go to it’s Flickr page.

This was a particularly difficult shot as there was almost no natural light and I couldn’t use flash because I had no diffuser. The flash was to bright without diffuser. Had to use the extreem settings of ISO1600 and 1/60th second @ f/8. ISO1600 on my Canon EOS 400D is noisy, but I did manage to get rid of some of it.

I’m playing with the idea of maybe upgrading my kit though, to get the most of it all. Time will tell.

I still have so incredibly much to learn about photography in general as well as macro, but even I can see a definate improvement since my early days.

If I get the time tomorrow (I have the day off, but there’s tons to do at home) I’ll write a little bit about my new lens and post. This really is an incredible piece of kit!

(More images in the post, click more)

Lately (for a while actually) macrophotography has been a big interest of mine. Ever since I got my dedicated 60mm macro lense, every chance I’ve had has gone to developing my skills. Think I got a bit better since my first attempts, but I still have a long way to go!

Lots of work as of late, and I truely enjoy it! Less time to photo and other hobbies, but they’ll get their attention soon enough.

This is ordinary at best. I was happy though as I didn’t know any better. Posted it on a community and wanted feedback and comments. I’m always after honest comments and critique and that means I want bad comments as well as good. If nobody tells me what I’m doing wrong if I can’t see it myself, then how am I to get any better? Got some great advice and decided to play around in PS (PhotoShop). Spent a few hours last night and thought I managed to get a better version. As I noticed this morning it was WAY over processed and just couldn’t pass it off as an image. Another member of the same community “pimped” my shot (meaning he edited it as he saw fit, and posted for me to see). Didn’t even bother posting the version I’d done, as that wasn’t even near what I wanted. While I was waiting for the member to answer my question on what he’d done to get the results, I explored PS a few more hours.

Here’s the final edit that I’m quite pleased with:

(Also link to Flickr fullsize version)

It’s not perfect, but I think it’s a heck of a lot better than the original post. This one I feel I could hang on my wall and be proud to have taken.

This just goes to show that one should never give up, and that there’s hope in just about any shot that the photographer has put some time into.

Tech. info on the shot:
Canon EOS 400D using the kit lens EF-S 18-55 @ 55mm focallength.
F/11, 1/30s shutter, ISO100.