Wednesday 22 December 2010

Funny Video about Blackberry & Apple

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I ran across this video a while ago and I thought that sharing about it might be significantly beneficial for all of my reader.


Blackberry: A mobile phone
Run out of juice: The battery is empty
Frozen: A state where a phone does nothing when you press any button
Orange: One of the network provider in the UK
Desktop: Computer
Mouse: One of computer's input
Windows: Computer's OS
Apple: Another mobile phone
Dongle: Device for bluetooth etc
Booting: Start a device
Crash: Same like frozen but it restart your device
Xbox 360: Gaming Console

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Tuesday 21 December 2010

Pentax K-5

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The all new Pentax K-5 just made out of the box and being reviewed by people all around the world. Apparently a friend of mine just got this camera so I want to check out what this camera got that he bought one.




Key features:

- 16.3MP CMOS sensor
- ISO sensitivity span of 80 - 51,200 (equivalent)
- 1080p HD movie mode
- Limited in-camera movie editing functionality
- Socket for external microphone input
- Triple-axis sensor-based shake reduction (horizontal, vertical and rotational correction)
- New SAFOX IX 11-point AF system (improved over the K-7)
- Support for older Pentax lenses with manual aperture rings
- Magnesium alloy body shell
- Improved handheld HDR function (JPEG mode only)
- Continuous shooting up to 7fps
- 100% viewfinder coverage (0.92x magnification)
- Choice of PEF or DNG RAW files
- 3", 921k pixel LCD screen 

The specs are quite the same with Nikon D90, Canon 50D and Sony A580. However the 100% viewfinder coverage and the support of older lenses really make it quite worthy.




Advantages:

- Good detail and dynamic range (even better in RAW)
- Exceptionally low shadow noise in RAW files at low ISO
- One of the best APS-C DSLR in terms of high ISO image quality
- Very good build quality and handling
- Maximum ISO of 51,200 at full resolution
- Excellent burst depth in RAW mode (with firmware 1.0.1)
- 1080p HD video mode with basic editing built-in
- Useful electronic level and composition adjustment functions
- Comprehensive customization options including adjustable NR for each ISO
- Large, bright viewfinder with 100% coverage
- Fast contrast detect Auto Focus in Live View
- Versatile auto ISO function



Disadvantage:

- AF system not as versatile as Nikon D7000 (which is a cheaper camera)
- Lockable exposure mode dial can be annoying
- No dedicated movie shooting button
- No AF during movie shooting
- Poorly implemented live histogram in live view/manual exposure mode
- No 'live' aperture control during movie shooting
- Shadow Correction mode doesn't take full advantage of K-5's sensor
- Jaggies can be a problem along very fine diagonal lines


The disadvantage of this camera really shows off its weaknesses especially when compared to cheaper cameras. I'm not seduced by this camera as the price doesn't really reflects it specs. However, if you have the money and got nothing else to do, get this one. You can be the most different person when your friends are using Canon and Nikon while you are holding an artifact.


I hope the price will drop if it wants to stay in the market. Or else, goodbye.


Information on this page are taken from Dpreview.


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Monday 20 December 2010

Daily Photo #25

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A shot at Stonehenge using my old N900.


N900
Focal Length: 5mm
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 100

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Sunday 19 December 2010

Daily Photo #24

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Canon EOS 1000D
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: f/4
Exposure: 1/160 sec
ISO: 200

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Saturday 18 December 2010

Snow in Plymouth

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It's rare for Plymouth to experience snow but since the last two years, it is like a dream comes true.

A shot that was featured in my Daily Photo #23 showed the second day of snow in Plymouth. But it was washed away by the sun's ray in the morning.

However, at 0135 today, snow starts pouring nonstop. I got some footage as well as some shots from my window. The time for the picture below is 0306.


It is expected to be more snow in several hours, so I keep myself awake to get a shot at the scene.

At 0355, the snow starts filling Plymouth again. It's the second wave after the first one at 0135. Here's the shot of it.


As of 0400, snow still continues to pour and I assume that this will continue until sunrise.

Now is 0900 and we can see the result of the downpour. Here is a shot at 0900.


And not to forget the video report of the snow.


That's all for now, thanks for watching.

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Wii Mario Kart Mini Remote Control Car from Tomy

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I got this Wii Mario Kart Mini Remote Control Car from Toys R'us for £15. And here's a video review of it.


Key features:
- 2 channel band
- 6 directions
- 2 speed
- Very small
- Design is very accurate. Final touch is awesome.
- Runs on the LR44 batteries which will last longer than other mini remote control cars

I don't review toys but this time is an exception because I really like this car. And I hope you do too.

Thanks for watching my video and reading my post.

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Daily Photo #23

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The second day of snow in Plymouth and here's what I got.


Canon EOS 1000D
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: f/5
Exposure: 1/4 sec
ISO: 400

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Thursday 16 December 2010

Daily Photo #22

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Canon EOS 1000D
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length: 73mm
Aperture: f/11
Exposure: 1/50 sec
ISO: 100

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LG Optimus 2X - Double the Speed, Double the Fun

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The wait for the great smartphone is over. I present you. LG Optimus 2X! The first dual-core Tegra 2 smartphone running at 1GHz! This phone have proven itself worthy by being faster than Apple iPhone 4 and HTC Desire HD.


Key features:
- 1GHz Dual-core Tegra 2 Processor
- Full HD 1080p video out via HDMI
- 8MP camera and 1.3MP front-facing camera
- 4" WVGA touchscreen display (480 x 800)
- 8GB internal memory (expendable up to 32GB with microSD)
- 1500mAh
- Android OS 2.2 Froyo (upgradable to 2.3 Gingerbread)

To be honest, with a phone better than the iPhone 4, I feel relieved. Seriously. As no other phone have the speed to take on the iPhone 4. But this one does.

I will be updating on the features if it comes out.

Thanks for reading.

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Wednesday 15 December 2010

Daily Photo #21

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Canon EOS 1000D
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: f/11
Exposure: 1/25 sec
ISO: 100

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HTC Desire Z

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A new HTC Desire Z dropped by my room today and it asked me for a review. And its time for me to show the world. Here's the video of it.


Key features:
- Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support
- 14.4 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
- 3.7" 16M-color capacitive S-LCD touchscreen of WVGA resolution (480x 800 pixel)
- Android OS v2.2 Froyo with HTC Sense UI
- Comfortable 4-row QWERTY keyboard
- 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7230 processor
- 512 MB RAM and 1.5 GB ROM
- 5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and geotagging
- 720p video recording @ 25fps
Wi-Fi b/g/n and DLNA
GPS with A-GPS
- microSD slot up to 32GB (8GB card included)
- Accelerometer and proximity sensor
- Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
- Stereo FM radio with RDS
- microUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v2.1
- Optical trackpad with confirm action
- Quick boot
- Metal finish
- Smart dialing
- DivX/XviD support
- Very good audio reproduction quality

Thanks for watching.


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Monday 13 December 2010

Daily Photo #20

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Nokia N900
Focal Length: 5mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/67 sec
ISO: 100

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Saturday 11 December 2010

What Nexus S Lacks

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The Google Nexus S made by Samsung is possibly one of the best smartphone that will be coming out in a few weeks. But some crazy and stupid limitation caused it to become one of the worthless piece of crap, you wish you have the Nexus One.


The specs is nearly the same as the Samsung Galaxy S but the price is £150 more plus you won't be getting microSD card support. What? You made billions selling phones but you forgot the microSD? And that's not all. It also lacks HD recording! All high-end smartphones have HD recording but not the Nexus S? You should have named it the NEXUS ASS rather than Nexus S.

Seriously, this is one of the phones you should avoid in the time being until it has proven itself worthy.

Until next time. Thanks for reading.

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Friday 10 December 2010

Daily Photo #19

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Sony A200
Sigma 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DG Macro
Focal Length: 300mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/250 sec
ISO: 100

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Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Lens

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On the 9th of December 2010 marks the 60th anniversary for Tamron Corporation, the world leading optical company. The lens Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Lens celebrate the 60th birthday of Tamron.


Key features of the lens are as follows:

1. Highest zoom range (15x optical zoom) together with VC (Vibration Compensation) Technology incorporated.

2. Compact and easy to carry with 67mm diameter filter.

3. New PZD (Piezo Drive) which works the same as Canon's USM (Ultrasonic Motor) and Nikon's SWM (Silent Wave Motor).

4. Minimum focusing distance of 0.49m and maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.8.

5. Di II (Digitally integrated Design) = Designed exclusively for DSLR with APS-C sensor and not suitable for full frame or 35mm DSLR.

In my opinion, this is one of a kind lens which is very suitable for daily photography where changing lens is a burden for the user. Using this lens will allow user to get access to wide and telephoto without worrying about the quality of the image as it has VC and PZD. For people who are always on the go, this lens will suit them perfectly.

The lens might be multi-purpose but it will not fulfill the specific criteria of special photography needs such as macro and low-light condition.

Thanks for reading.

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Mobile Phone Tripod

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I got my Mobile Phone Tripod and it cost me £4 on eBay. It will be around RM20 in Malaysia. Here is a video review of it.


It does help you in recording videos on your mobile if you are a hardcore mobile user. It does a great job recording and taking pictures but the design can be a lot better to provide better stability.

Thanks for watching.

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Thursday 9 December 2010

Daily Photo #18

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Sony A200
Sigma 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DG Macro
Focal Length: 300mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/320 sec
ISO: 100

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Daily Photo #17

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Sony A200
Sony SAL 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6
Focal Length: 50mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/6 sec
ISO: 400

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Wednesday 8 December 2010

Nexus S will have Super Clear LCD

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Samsung's Nexus S will abandon their SuperAMOLED in exchange for Super Clear LCD in most territories. Russia is the first to confirm this.


This is due to the limited supply of SuperAMOLED screen but you have nothing to fear. Super Clear LCD does prove itself worthy so even without the SuperAMOLED, Nexus S will be just fine.

Thanks for reading.

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Samsung Gloria - Tablet with Keyboard?

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Samsung planning on the 10" tablet codename 'Gloria' with slide out QWERTY keyboard and it does give me the creeps. Not just that, they will make it run Windows 7 for more user-friendly experience.


Expect the official announcement in March or April next year. If it ever comes out, laptop and netbook will be the thing of the past.

Thanks for reading

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Tuesday 7 December 2010

Daily Photo #16

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Sony A200
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8
Focal Length: 70mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/80 sec
ISO: 100

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Google Nexus S

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The new Google smartphone running Android 2.3 Gingerbread made its way up to the net yesterday. Manufactured by Samsung, the Nexus S is nearly similiar to the Samsung Galaxy S in terms of specs. 4" SuperAMOLED capacitive touchscreen, embedded within a curved glass and protected with anti-fingerprint coating are some of the difference it had compared to the Galaxy S.


The Nexus S runs on the 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 512MB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory. It will be available in the UK from Carphone Warehouse at 650 euros.

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Monday 6 December 2010

Daily Photo #15

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I went to the city today and got some shots on the owls there. Here you go.


Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length: 97mm
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/30 sec
ISO: 100


Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length: 125mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/30 sec
ISO: 100


Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length: 125mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/20 sec
ISO: 100


Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length: 125mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/15 sec
ISO: 100


Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length: 97mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/10 sec
ISO: 100





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Antennagate: HTC?

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After the Apple iPhone 4, the HTC HD7 is the next one to suffer from signal problem.

However, it is not that bad compared to the former as professionals only manage to suffer from the loss of 2 bars of signals out of five. Compared to iPhone 4, HD7 is quite powerful.


However, HTC and David Balmer did not go around the world and blame other phone makers such as Nokia or Samsung due to antennagate. Only Steve Jobs is stupid enough to go beating around the bush.

Have no fear, Windows Phone 7 is safe from antennagate compared to iPhone 4.

Thanks for reading.

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Friday 3 December 2010

Canon Speedlite 420EX

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Yesterday I got a flash unit for my DSLR which is the Canon Speedlite 420EX. Here's a video review of it.


As you can see, it doesn't comes boxed but it is in a very good condition. I hardly believe the condition because it's like buying it first hand.

The guide number for this flash is 42 (ISO100) and the main disadvantage is the ability to control the power. However, it still gives enough lighting for my daily usage as it can tilt and swivel to bounce the light.

That's all for now. Thanks for watching my video.

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Thursday 2 December 2010

Daily Photo #14

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It snowed last night and this morning, I tried to take a shot with my wobbly hands and head.


Sigma 18-125 f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/50 sec
ISO: 100

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Wednesday 1 December 2010

Nokia N87 Prototype

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The successor to the Nokia N86, the N87 is a slider which packs with just a single punch.


A 12MP camera with xenon flash is the only feature worth looking at the phone. It still runs on the old Symbian S60 3rd edition.

This was leaked off eBay but somehow the seller remove the listing. How he get his hands on the prototype? Don't ask me.

Hopefully the Finnish phone maker will make better phones out of the prototype which looks quite 'ugly'.

Thanks for reading.

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Daily Photo #13

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Canon EOS 1000D
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length: 85mm
Aperture: f/16
Exposure: 1/125 sec
ISO: 100

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