stotski.com http://stotski.com egocentric self-presentation Mon, 07 May 2012 07:21:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Катя http://stotski.com/2012/03/katya-sor/ http://stotski.com/2012/03/katya-sor/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:34:58 +0000 Juri Stotski http://stotski.com/?p=2900

]]> http://stotski.com/2012/03/katya-sor/feed/ 0 Maija http://stotski.com/2012/02/maija/ http://stotski.com/2012/02/maija/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:10:11 +0000 Juri Stotski http://stotski.com/?p=2889

]]> http://stotski.com/2012/02/maija/feed/ 0 Christopher Ward C11 MSL MK1 Automatic http://stotski.com/2012/01/christopher-ward-c11-mk1-auto/ http://stotski.com/2012/01/christopher-ward-c11-mk1-auto/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:50:51 +0000 Juri Stotski http://stotski.com/?p=1407 Continue reading →]]> This piece is a great introduction into Swiss made watches. The watch has some details like externally coated crystal and machined buckle that are not very common even in the watches at a much more higher price point. Christopher Ward sells watches online.

Pros:

  • Dial contrast and readability
  • Sapphire crystal with outside anti-reflective coating
  • Consistent lume
  • Machined buckle
  • Price-value ratio

Cons:

  • Reflectivity of the date window differs from that of the dial
  • Butt of the central axis is not finished to the color of the dial
  • No lume on seconds hand
]]> http://stotski.com/2012/01/christopher-ward-c11-mk1-auto/feed/ 0 Tamrac Expedition 6x Model 5586 http://stotski.com/2012/01/tamrac-expedition-6x-5586/ http://stotski.com/2012/01/tamrac-expedition-6x-5586/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:01:41 +0000 Juri Stotski http://stotski.com/?p=1412 Continue reading →]]> The purpose of this backpack is very simple. It’s a place to store my most often used photo gear and transport it safely from one place to another.

Pros:

  • Accommodates professional body and 70-200 zoom with blend attached
  • Accommodates 15-inch notebook
  • Big smooth zippers
  • Solid construction

Cons:

  • Memory card and reserve battery pockets can’t be used for anything useful
  • Questionable utility of a tripod pocket
  • Too many fixing straps and buckles that get in a way

]]> http://stotski.com/2012/01/tamrac-expedition-6x-5586/feed/ 0 Бензиновая гитара http://stotski.com/2012/01/gasoline-guitar/ http://stotski.com/2012/01/gasoline-guitar/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:27:05 +0000 Juri Stotski http://stotski.com/?p=1357 В мире стимпанка гитары не электрические, а бензиновые. Перед тем как завести гитару, рекомендуется проверить наличие масла в бачке, так как при отсутствии смазки звукосниматель может выйти из строя. Колебания струн-цепей передаются гидравлически по армированным магистралям на паровые колонки.

]]> http://stotski.com/2012/01/gasoline-guitar/feed/ 0 Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G VR http://stotski.com/2012/01/nikkor-70-200-vr/ http://stotski.com/2012/01/nikkor-70-200-vr/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:44:49 +0000 Juri Stotski http://stotski.com/?p=2391 Continue reading →]]> The full name of this lens is Nikon Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR. My opinion may look shallow on substance and superficial in form.


Pros:

  • Proportional frame and good looks to the extent it almost hurts
  • Solid to the touch
  • Tactile feedback during operation
  • Sealing from dust and moisture
  • Fast and reliable AF
  • Excellent bokeh
  • Adds points to the credibility and boosts self-confidence

Cons:

  • Low contrast throughout the zooming range at maximum aperture
  • Low resolution at 200mm setting
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]]> http://stotski.com/2012/01/blade-runner-sketchbook/feed/ 0 The Mathematics of Beauty http://stotski.com/2011/12/the-mathematics-of-beauty/ http://stotski.com/2011/12/the-mathematics-of-beauty/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:38:34 +0000 Juri Stotski http://stotski.com/?p=2721 http://blog.okcupid.com/index.php/the-mathematics-of-beauty/

]]> http://stotski.com/2011/12/the-mathematics-of-beauty/feed/ 0 Энергосбережение http://stotski.com/2011/12/energy-efficiency/ http://stotski.com/2011/12/energy-efficiency/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:10:14 +0000 Juri Stotski http://stotski.com/?p=2707 Сегодня в офисе было жарко из-за нерегулируемых батарей без термостатов. Мы включили кондей.

]]> http://stotski.com/2011/12/energy-efficiency/feed/ 0 Моримура Сэйити: Кухня дьявола http://stotski.com/2011/10/devils-kitchen/ http://stotski.com/2011/10/devils-kitchen/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:01:15 +0000 Juri Stotski http://stotski.com/?p=2733 http://www.x-libri.ru/elib/morim000/index.htm

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