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  • VA (Virtual Acoustics)

    VA is a real-time auralization framework that has been developed at the Institute of Technical Acoustics (ITA) at RWTH Aachen University. I have been involved with the coding from the very beginning and now, as the lead programmer, I am very happy to anounce that VA will become open source. I can’t hide a certain satisfaction und pride…

  • Nikon D7200 and Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G

    Almost a no-brainer: the Nikon wide aperture DX prime at 35mm as the everyday companion with the Nikon D7200. Fulminantly cheap, very sharp. If I leave the house and have second thoughts about even taking the camera, I use this combination. Together with the peak design Tallac strap it is so comfortable I literally sometimes…

  • Nikon D7200 and Sigma 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

    Simply spoken – WOW. This lense is a total stunner. It is very sharp, easy to handle, relatively lightweight and yet cheap. Also autofocus is convincingly fast. Works great with the peak design stripes when right-side connector ist attached to the lense handle instead of base plate. Weight becomes an issue after a while, thow.…