Saturday, 28 November 2009
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Ninja Assassin Review
From the producer of the Matrix Trilogy, I expected this to be nothing more than an eye-candy action movie... and it was just like i expected, it was all about action with some gory action too... yepz, i mentioned gory there, so this movie isn't really suitable for the kids...
what about the storyline you ask? personally, i think it sux... despite Rain being the leading man, I can't help feeling like Rain's purpose is just to do the actions while the 2nd leading person, Mika, did most of the talking... but well, that's just me...
acting-wise, i think everybody did just around average to just above average, nobody really standout actually... even for Rain, other than his action scene, I don't really think he was really tested, but at least he did improve his english and his 8 months workout on his body pay its dividend...
so if you're looking for action movie and don't care about storyline, then you will enjoy this movie... as for my rating for this movie, story-wise i give it a 4 out of 10, while action-wise i give it a 8 out of 10... so my advice, just sit back, relax, forget about the details and just simply enjoy the action...
Monday, 23 November 2009
Friday, 20 November 2009
Thursday, 19 November 2009
BIBD Inter-staff Football Friendly Match
Get to test my Canon EOS 7D again... unfortunately it was raining that night so i didn't get to do lots of experiment that night... for the AI Servo, I only got around 50% success rate... but I think it is more toward user fault rather than camera fault as I sometimes couldn't track the movement of the players... anyway, as for the match, it ended up as a draw, 3-3 or 4-4, i lost count... eheh...
So here are some of the good result out of the 50 shots managed to take... using EF 135mm @ f2.0, ISO 3200, shutter varies at 1/400 - 1/500.
Sony PS3 Firmware 3.10 With Facebook Arrives Today
Sony announced that the new Sony PS3 Firmware 3.10 will be available today. As reported on Tuesday, the new PS3 system update brings Facebook integration.
With the new Facebook integration, PS3 console owners now have access to a truly social and seamless user experience.
Sony expects PS3 gamers to not only brag to friends about their domination as a gamer, but also back it up by sharing unlocked trophies with their friends on Facebook every time they sync their Trophies.
Additionally, the system update enables PS3 system owners to share information on games they just purchased with a click of a button. The new system update also enables game developers to set up trigger points in their games that provide PS3 system users the option to quickly and easily publish game related information from their favorite titles to Facebook.
Additional highlights from the new PS3 firmware 3.10 include a newly revamped Photo category on the XMB and the PSN Friends List has been modified based on feedback received after update 3.00. Additionally, you can now choose a color for your PSN ID on the XMB.
Via the Sony Playstation.
Casio unveils EX-G1 rugged compact camera
Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the release of the EX-G1 shock-resistant, waterproof, dustproof digital camera—the first in the company’s new EXILIM® G brand of digital cameras. With its smart design featuring functional beauty, the EX-G1 embodies Casio’s endurance-minded features and specifications in a sleek 0.78-inch** low-profile camera.
Casio first introduced the shock-resistant G-SHOCK® timepiece to the world in 1983. The G-SHOCK brand remains extremely popular among consumers and adventure enthusiasts around the globe thanks to its distinctive, unique design, rugged toughness and practicality, even under severe environmental conditions. In 2000, Casio launched the G’zOne™, a durable, water-resistant mobile phone.
Casio is positioning the EXILIM G brand in an “endurance” category, which demonstrates its determination to create digital cameras suitable for top athletes and adventurers. The endurance category caters to those who never quit challenging both extreme conditions and their own limits. The new model was developed to embody this brand concept, using Casio’s years of experience creating technologies for shock resistance, waterproofing and slim-line design.
The EX-G1 is designed with shock-resistant elements throughout the camera, both inside and out, creating a smart look in a slim-line camera with functional beauty. In addition to capturing high-resolution 12.1 effective megapixel images, the EX-G1 also features modes such as interval shooting and multi-image capture which utilize the camera’s endurance qualities. The interval shooting function can automatically take still photos or movies at fixed intervals, enabling users to capture great shots while engaged in active sports such as snowboarding or cycling***.
“Whether it is the lifestyle that you have chosen or your career path that requires you to carry a camera tough enough to endure life’s elements, the EXILIM G EX-G1 offers an endurance level that will withstand the demands of your daily routine,” says Toshi Iguchi, senior general manager of Casio’s Digital Imaging Division. “The EX-G1, Casio’s toughest camera to date, is a prime example of Casio’s constant devotion to creating cameras to accommodate all levels of photographers.”
Through rigorous testing, the EX-G1 has been designed and created with a shock-resistant shell which passes drop tests including multiple falls from seven feet.**** Featuring a two-layer construction with a stainless steel outer-casing, the EX-G1 inner body withstands shock and water damage. The camera’s intelligent design is constructed with a resin cover to protect the body side near the shutter and a resin lens ring to protect the lens.
The technologically-advanced design features waterproof performance and corresponds to IEC/JIS Protection Class 8 (IPX8) waterproofing. The EX-G1 can be used at depths at 10 feet for 60 continuous minutes*****. Water will not penetrate the camera even when directly sprayed with jets of water from every direction corresponding to Protection Class 6 (IPX6). Capable of withstanding temperatures as low as 14°F******, Casio’s EX-G1 boldly captures images where any adventurer goes.
The EX-G1 will hit shelves in December 2009 with an MSRP of $299.99 and will be available in black and red.
** Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards.
*** A commercially available mount is required to support the camera.
**** In accordance with Casio’s own standard with reference to the US MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5-Shock, the camera passed a test in which it was dropped from a height of 2.13 meters (7 feet) onto lauan plywood at 26 different angles. However, the camera is not guaranteed to withstand all shocks in terms of damage, malfunction and performance. Moreover, camera shock may result in inability to retain waterproof performance.
***** Based on testing conditions established by Casio.
****** Battery life will be shorter than under normal temperature conditions.
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
The Costume Photo Shoot
Presenting my first modeling photo shoot... sorry if the sets aren't stunning... i'm still learning... :)
The first model
Thank you to Jumat of Media Creative and Maman for giving some tips for the photo session, Natasha and Natsuki for being a stunning model, Hadi for the superb makeup, Paris for tagging along... owh, and not to forget Kiro for being a very helpful last minute/forced assistant throughout the photo session... cheers guy... :)
First model dress are owned by herself while second model costume and all accessories are rented from Angel & Demon Lolita Closet.
Zeiss launches ZF.2 lenses with CPUs for Nikon
Optics specialist Carl Zeiss today announced its introduction of a new series of lenses for the semi-professional market: the ZF.2 with F bayonet for digital SLRs. Thanks to its electronic interface (CPU), these new ZEISS lenses support all- important operations such as the automatic mechanisms for time, aperture setting and program. The CPU also supports manual exposure settings, including those for camera casings that are not AI-compatible. Since the lens now transmits the EXIF data such as manufacturer, date, metering system and exposure to the camera, photographers no longer need to set the parameters manually. These quicker and faster handling capabilities of the ZF.2 lenses are especially useful under hectic shooting conditions.
ZEISS lenses truly come into their own in situations that demand extreme photographic creativity and maximum image quality. Carl Zeiss’ established fixed focal length lenses are known for their high light sensitivity and precise manual handling, leaving the photographer in full control. The new ZF.2 series will be especially interesting for photo enthusiasts who value creative, high-quality images combined with the comfort of automatic settings.
Martin Klottig, Marketing Manager of the Camera Lens Division at Carl Zeiss AG: “The ZF.2 lenses are ideal tools for photographers who want to concentrate more on the subject than on their camera equipment. Whether at a wedding, a toddler’s first steps or impressions from faraway countries, these lenses are perfect for photographers who want to capture once-only moments quickly and accurately. These situations demand first-class technology that captures spontaneous actions without too much effort and delivers fantastic images each time.”
The ZF.2 lenses are available in eight focal lengths, six of which will be available from the end of November: 3.5/18, 2.8/21, 2/35, 1.4/50, 2/50 and 1.4/85. The Distagon T* 2/28 ZF.2 and macro Planar T* 2/100 ZF.2 will be introduced in Spring 2010. “We are currently completely reworking and optimizing the Distagon T* 2.8/25 ZF. As a result, it will be available for other mounts somewhat later,“ says Klottig.
The prices for these new lenses will lie between EUR 545 and EUR 1.386 (excluding VAT). With the new ZF.2 series, Carl Zeiss extends its acclaimed ZF family of lenses, for which there is still high demand and possibly long waiting times.
“We will offer the ZF series as long as the demand lasts,” stresses Klottig.
Monday, 16 November 2009
Friday, 13 November 2009
Thursday, 12 November 2009
2012 Review
it's been awhile since i last wrote a movie review, so it might be poorly done... eheh...
anyway... for this movie, coming from a director who directed The Independence Day (thumbs up) and The Day After Tomorrow (thumbs down), i kinda have a mix expectation toward this movie... and reading some early review online certainly didn't help either... but by the end of this movie, it surely doesn't feel like an almost 3 hours movie... erm... i'm not saying it in a bad way, i actually enjoy the whole 2 hour plus show with the exception of some few scenes...
although overall, i do think this movie is more of an eye-candy rather than delivering a stunning storyline, but the stunning graphic of destruction just kept me on the edge of my seat almost throughout the movie... and eventhough there were lot of chaos being shown throughout the movie, it doesn't make us lose focus on the storyline...
to summarize it, it got awesome visual, above-average storyline but won't bore you type of movie... and as for my rating, i'm gonna rate this based on the enjoyment of watching this movie... i'm giving it an 8.5 out of 10...
and for those who have watched the movie, you should know the cause of the destruction right? now here is something for you think about... this movie was written and started shooting in 2008... and last month, NASA captured THIS... kinda freaky eh?
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro Review by DPReview
DPReview has posted their review of the Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro. Quotes from the review, "There's little doubt that, all round, this is one of the very finest lenses we've seen - optically it's superb, and operationally it works very well too, with fast and positive autofocus, and one of the most effective image stabilization systems currently available. Throw in the high build quality, including dust- and splash-proofing, and it all adds up to a very desirable package indeed."
You can read the full review HERE.
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Monday, 9 November 2009
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