Dynapar Encoder
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Reviews (8)
Feb 03, 2008
Fun device with loads of features.
14 of 15 found this helpful Why I bought it:
I bought this item because it covers everything a person needs while outside. It has a powerful radio that transmits on both GMRS and FMS bands, a weather radio for NOAA weather broadcasts (with weather alert capability), and a pretty decent GPS that displays on a highly visible color screen. There is also a good number of accessories available, such as headsets, a car charger, handlebar mounts for ATVs and bikes, a cool holster, a cell phone-style belt clip, lanyards, etc.
Things I like:
Most features are easy to use and can be accessed fairly quickly. You can send your location to another Rino user and can keep track of others on your screen. The battery is INSANE! I left this thing scanning on all radio freqs as well as the gps trying to obtain a lock for over 24 hours and the battery was still around 50%! It's also waterproof up to 3ft for up to 30 minutes. There are a lot of other things I like, but these are the main ones that made me want to get it.
Things I dislike:
My biggest problem is that the gps isn't as sensitive as I'd hoped for, especially with an external antenna! It has difficulty maintaining a lock while clipped on my side, but does good when left in the open for a couple miinutes. Of course, this is the Rino 530, not the Rino 530HCx. The difference is that the 530 is discontinued and nowhere near as sensitive as the HCx. Also, the HCx has a microSD slot, but no internal map memory. The regular 530 has 50-something megs of internal memory but no memory card slot. I found this to be ample space for the maps I use, however. Another downside is that I find using the little joystick to navigate the onscreen keyboard to be somewhat sluggish and cumbersome. The maps also take a little too long to redraw and can sometimes be difficult to read, even though the screen is well above average when it comes to visibility. Even though I haven't been able to fully test the GRMS functions, I have noticed that it picks up a considerable amount of interference from my dad's pickup truck. The noise is speed-related, leading my to believe it has to do with either the speed sensor for the speedometer or an ABS sensor. I have also noticed a good deal of call tones being received, even though the squelch is up pretty high and no transmissions are audible. Maybe the call tones just go through better? The electronic compass is a good idea, but it doesn't work that well. When held perfectly level, it gives a good reading, but when angled upward as you would normally hold it while in use, the compass will drift off quite a ways. Another useless item is the temperature sensor. It updates VERY slowly and is inside the battery compartment! Therefore, it is totally inaccurate if the unit has been charging or in your hand for very long.
Final thoughts:
Get the 530HCx model. It is a little more expensive, but it should be better. I have no experience with it, but after using the 530, I wish I had gone with the 530HCx. I didn't realize there were 2 different models until after I had already bought this one. Also, go ahead and get a GMRS license from the FCC if you have any desire to use the GMRS service because it's just the right thing to do.
More final thoughts:
Sadly, I haven't gotten a chance to test the GMRS and FRS portion too much since no one in my house has GMRS radios. I can say that the FRS radio works good, but I haven't been able to do a range check. The weather radio has good reception, however.
Jun 11, 2024
Great batteries
Great batteries
Feb 02, 2012
Get this lens. You won't regret it.
I was looking for a good quality lens that was fast, clear, and durable. I found that and more with this lens. For about 1/3 the price, you can buy a 50mm prime at f/1.8, but it has several shortcomings compared to this f/1.4 lens. Other than the obvious difference in aperture, there's the lack of an ultrasonic focus drive, which means slower and noisier focusing. Not a big deal for me since my other lenses aren't USM. Then there's the bokeh. The f/1.4 has more blades to control the aperture, therefore a rounder looking bokeh. Some may prefer the more hexagonal bokeh the f/1.8 produces, but I don't. Then there is the build quality. I'll admit, I don't own the f/1.8 variant, but I have read many reviews of it's lacking build quality. I can confidently say I have no concerns over the quality of the f/1.4 lens. It feels rock solid.
Until I bought this lens, I didn't know what I was missing with a lens that can open as wide as this one. My other lenses are considerably slower (f/3.5-5.6) and I do a lot of nighttime photography (astronomy and such). Using the same settings as my other lenses, this one gathered so much light that the entire image was blown out! I couldn't believe how much more light this thing can gather.
My only gripe about this lens is that it is a prime lens, meaning it is stuck at 50mm. Of course, most zoom lenses that are capable of f/1.4 are along the price range of a good used car.
I'm still very much on the amateur end of the photography scale, but I'm very happy I bought this lens. I feel like it was a good purchase and a good investment for the future of my new hobby. If you're straddling the fence between this lens or the f/1.8, I'd say spend the extra money and get the f/1.4 lens. With the features, you will quickly thank yourself for the purchase.