Wednesday 27 April 2011

Just bought Hercules wireless flash trigger - The Phantom

















Bought at $65
A Powerful 2.4 GHZ ( 3 in 1 ) Flash Trigger , Studio Remote , Wireless Remote
Each Trigger is built in with IttL / ettl hotshoe so u wont miss a shot again ( nikon and canon )

All models for Nikon and Canon Cameras

Specifications:
-2.4GHz FSK
-16 channel modes
-Distance 200m
-Sync-speed 1/250 sec 

Yongnuo wireless Timer Shutter Release MC-36R












Description:
1. Self- timer --- Just like the self timer on your camera. The timer remote switch allows you to set any delay (in 1 second increments) up to 99 hours, 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
2. interval timer --- The Interval Timer can be set to any time period up to 100 hours as well. If you set it to 10 minutes, for example, one exposure will be taken every 10 minutes until either the film runs out or the Exposure Count limit has been reached.
3. long- exposure timer --- It allows you to take time exposures up to 100 hours long.
4. exposure-count setting --- This setting allows you to set the times of exposures that will be taken, up to a total 399 times. For example, if you set it to 30 times, then the exposure will be only taken 30 times.
There is one shutter release cable for free in this set, you can connect the remote cord and camera, and then you can use it as normal basic wired shutter release like the first version.


Specifications:
Parameters:
Timer delay :0s to 99hrs 59min 59s in one-second increments
Exposure time :0s to 99hrs 59min 59s in one-second increments
Interval : 1s to 99hrs 59min 59s in one-second increments
Number of shots    : 1 to 399,-- (unlimited)
Power source : 2 x AAA batteries + 1 x CR2
Battery life : Approximately two months of continuous shooting with a delay of 5min, an exposure time of 4min 56s, and an interval of 5min. Use of the illuminator will reduce battery life.
Operating Frequency : FSK 2.4 GHZ,it is suitable to use this free channel in many countries, guarantee of the transfer speed, distance and stability
Operating Temperature : -20°c - + 50°c
Dimensions : 155mm x 40mm x 18mm 45mm x 35mm x 25mm
Weight : 202g

Almost thought it was faulty..cause bought from HongKong and didn't check it. At the end, CR2 battery included wasn't enough to run the receiver. After changing new battery it work! HENG AH... 

NIKON coolpix9100 (RED) i like. . .

The Nikon COOLPIX S9100 is a high-performance model equipped with a slim new 18x zoom lens and a backside illumination CMOS sensor that effectively suppresses noise in photos.


Retail price $549


For the sophisticated traveler who needs portability and versatility, the new Nikon Coolpix S9100 packs an impressive 18x wide-angle Zoom- Nikkor ED glass lens into a stylish compact body. From wide-angle (25mm) to super-telephoto (450mm), the Nikon Coolpix S9100 captures everything from sweeping landscapes to distant subjects confidently. Ensuring exceptional image quality even when shooting in low-light conditions, the Nikon Coolpix S9100 features a 12.1-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor and ISO sensitivity up to 3200.The Nikon Coolpix S9100 also includes full HD (1080p) movie recording with one-touch operation, optical zoom, stereo sound and the ability to capture still images during recording.


The S9100 also includes Backlighting scene mode with HDR functionality built-in, Night Landscape mode, Night Portrait mode and Nikon’s hybrid VR image stabilization system. For effortless operation when composing or sharing, the Nikon Coolpix S9100 features a 3-inch high resolution, 921,000 dot LCD monitor with an enhanced user interface that enables easy composing and viewing, as well as a mode dial for smooth setting of frequently used functions.





NIKON D7000 firmware upgrade 04-25-2011

NIKON D7000 firmware upgrade link


Modifications enabled with this firmware upgrade, release date April 25, 2011

  • Noise reduction processing is now performed with shutter speeds slower than 1 s (previously 8 s) when On is selected for Long Exp. NRin order to reduce the bright spots that occur with shooting of still images at slow shutter speeds. 
  • An issue that prevented the opening of movies recorded with the D7000 in certain movie editing software applications has been resolved.  
  • When the camera was connected to a television via the A/V cable and a movie was played back, playback was normal the first time but when the movie was played two or more times, the sound was played back at extremely low volume and seemed to play intermittently.  This issue has been resolved.  
  • When white balance for RAW images created using the camera’s image overlay function was fine tuned with Capture NX 2 or ViewNX 2, the images acquired a magenta cast.  This issue has been resolved.
  • An issue that caused 0.00” to be displayed for heading information when the GP-1 GPS unit was connected to the camera has been resolved so that ---.-- is now displayed. 
  • When Viewfinder virtual horizon was the role assigned to the Fn button or the preview button and the applicable button was pressed, errors in the virtual horizon indicator were displayed.  This issue has been resolved. 
  • The following errors in Help displays have been resolved.  
    • "Maximum sensitivity" help was displayed for shooting menu>ISO sensitivity settings>On or Off help. 
    • German help displayed “Select focus priority for AF-S mode.” for Custom Settings>a1: AF-C priority selection help .

Todd Jordan x G-Shock collaboration (DW5600TOD-6) limited edition

Bought this watch in may 2010 when first launch. Very simple and clean watch, maybe he is a photographer so i was inspired.



My bike, my dog...

Decided to test out my new lens, so brought out my mountain bike for a few shots. And Kino just got jealous over my bike... and he just sat there. I thought hey shoot them both! both are really posing well. But i still give the focus on Kino.

Kino looking smart today...

This shot was taken with Sony NEX 5.
Kino was looking out of the corridor wondering when is he going for a walk.

My new G-Shock GD-100MS-3ER (military green)

This new G-Shock watch bought from Hong Kong in mid April 2011 @ hk$650 (S$105)
It's a good buy at this price. what do you think about this design?