We review the cheap mouse pad with kittens, made by Hama
Cheap mouse pad with kittens
To start with, this is not going to be yet another gaming mouse pad review. We know the market is literally flooded with these and you can easily find the one that is going to suit your needs as a gamer.
Today, we want to share our feedback about a cheap and yet very cute mouse pad made by Hama.
Live focus camera test and sample photos after the 2020 firmware update for the Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone
Live focus in A50 camera app
We used the good weather these days and decided to make an in-depth camera test of the Samsung Galaxy A50 after it got its latest 2020 Android 10 software update.
Our experience with the A50
The Galaxy A50 is a great mid-range smartphone with lots of positive things to say we had some very positive impressions after we first tested it. It has a great form factor, very nice and sharp Super AMOLED display and also a very capable triple main camera.
We've made more than 2000 photos and probably some 100 videos with using the A50 camera and the result were pretty satisfying to say the least.
The live focus camera test
After downloading the latest 2020 Android 10 firmware update for the Galaxy A50 we noticed that there are lots of improvements in the phone.
Some of the major changes could be found in the official camera app where we noticed some enhanced features were added - software image stabilization, improved focus and live focus capabilities and more.
So, what is the live focus option? Well, this feature basically gives you the opportunity to blur the background and to stress the camera focus onto a specific object or objects.
But that is enough info, now let's cut to the test itself.
Here we have some example photos made in good light at noon but some of them faced direct sunlight, which is not a very good thing for any camera:
Here we see the live focus effect failed - we didn't focst the object well
And here are some images where we used the stock editing software to achieve some interesting effects using the background blur effect:
As you can see one can get very good results with the A50, which I should remind you costs less than $300.
And here we have a video where we simulated some bokeh effect using the scree to change the focus point (live focus currently not available for A50 video recording):
Samsung Galaxy A50 focus switch - video
Conclusion
The live focus feature in the Galaxy A50 does a great job, as long as one takes the time and patience to focus the object properly and have a steady hand while taking the photo.
Unlike the software stabilization (called "super steady" for video) which is also new feature for the A50 in 2020, we are really pleased with the results of the live focus.
And in conclusion we want to say a big THANK YOU Samsung for the continuous updates, not only for your latest smartphones but also for those released couple of years ago.
Honestly, we wish Panasonic were making their updates for mirrorless cameras that often so we would have some similar awesome features on our Lumix GX9(great camera though).
JBL Tune 110 - cheap headphones consumer test and review
JBL Tune 110 in black
JBL Tune 110 are cheap and quite well sounding in-ear headphones that we tested this week. To start with here are its main product features and quick specs:
Our first-hand consumer review and unboxing video of the Huawei Honor AF15 tripod selfie stick with Bluetooth remote
Huawei AF15 Bluetooth tripod and selfie stick
To be honest, we've always hated selfie sticks and avoided buying one for quite some time. But everything changes and so are we, so we recently bought the Huawei AF15 tripod and selfie stick and we liked it a lot.
Here is our first-hand consumer review as well as unboxing video of this compact and yet quality made product.
Recently bought the Olympus LS-P4 and we can't wait to test it
Unboxing the Olympus LS-P4 voice recoder
Upgrading our sound recording device was in our list for quite some time. Finally, we stopped our attention on a very lightweight and portable voice recorder that made a good impression from the very first time we saw it - the PCM linear Olympus LS-P4 recorder.
Looking for a cheap but quality made cable mouse for your desktop or laptop? May be you should check the Dell 570-11349 1600 dpi laser mouse which uses USB interface to connect and works pretty good.
Dell 570-11349 wired mouse - product specs
Sensitivity: 1600 dpi
Device Type : Laser Mouse
Connectivity Technology : Cable
Port(s) / Connector(s) Required : USB
Movement Detection Technology : Laser
Buttons Qty : 6
Device interface: USB, features a USB port for easy connectivity to most PCs
Breathtaking images of the Pink Moon were captured around the Earth - April 2020
The 2020 super Pink Moon
The Pink Moon phenomenon drew a lot of attention today and some really amazing shots were captured from phtographers and enthusiasts around the globe.
The moon itself is not actually pink but appears really huge around 6-7 pm (in most European countries). It is also closer to the earth, about 7% closer than during a full moon event and some people get really amazed but also scared about the dimensions of the moon observed in this short time span.
Product features and specifications of the 32-inch HD LED TV Sceptre X322BV-SR
We are not quite familiar with the Sceptre brand but we have seen couple of their TV offers in UK stores. Today we take a closer look at one of their mid-sized and cheap televisions - the Sceptre X322BV-SR.
This basically is a 32-inch LED TV with HD resolution of 720 which by today's standards is not a lot - we have 1080p and 4k as default resolutions in most new TVs.
Consumer product review of the 2.1 Logitech Z623 sound system
We bought the Logitech Z623 sound system couple of months ago but not as our main day to day speakers but rather for couple specific purposes. These would be for home cinema and music but not when watching TV or PC speakers.
So, having gathered some feedback in these few months we wanted to share our impressions with you and answer the question is the Z623 system still good in year 2020?
Consumer review of the affordable video tripod with fluid pan-and-tilt head Velbon Videomate 638
Velbon Videomate 638 video tripod with fluid head
We haven't reviewed any photography accessories recently, even though we use plenty of them. So it was time to take a look at one very capable and quite affordable fluid head tripod - the Velbon Videomate 638.
Velbon Videomate 638 box
To be honest, for our work purposes at Test and Review we use the Velbon Videomate 638 for couple of months now and it has been doing quite well.
Of course it has its flaws but we will share more about that shortly. Let's get it on and start with our first hand consumer impressions and feedback:
Our honest consumer feedback after six months of taking pictures and video with the Panasonic Lumix GX9 mirrorless camera
Panasonic Lumix GX9 in 2020
It is 2020 and the Lumix GX9 that we bought last year was first released in the mid-2018.
What this means is this is no longer the star of Panasonic's lineup, even though they haven't released anything significant in the entry-level mirrorless camera segment.
Today, we will share our honest opinion about what is the experience of having and using the GX9 for half a year now.
Our recommendations for the best LED TVs to purchase in 2020
We have reviewed plenty of quality TVs this year. Some were good, others we would not recommend at all. Today, we wanted to share with you our top picks to recommend and eventually buy in year 2020:
Is the BOYA BY-LM10 a good alternative of the Rode SmartLav+ in 2020? Let's find out in the following sound test and review of this cheap lavalier microphone!
Testing the sound from the cheap lav mic BOYA BY-LM10
BOYA BY-LM10 is not very popular in the sound recording industry but it is one of the cheap tools that would improve the video production of most vloggers.
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This is basically a cheap omni-directional lavalier microphone using a basic 3.5 mm connector to plug directly into your smartphone (or other device) headphone socket. The BY-LM10 is compatible with most Android and iOS smartphones (some may require adapter).
Consumer product feedback and review of the compact HP Wireless Mouse Z4000
HP Wireless Mouse Z4000 tested
We have tested several mouse so far and we aim to present you products from variety of brands. The HP Wireless Mouse Z4000 that we review today is a budget oriented product for those of you who don't want to spend too much on new mouse. We will take a closer look at its main features, product specifications, price info, as well as comment on the closest competitors.