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Rumor? Nikon Nikkor AF-S 100-500mm F/4-5.6G ED IF VR III

Posted on June 23rd, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

Saw this rumor in the net at http://www.thaidphoto.com website…looks quite real…

Specifications

• VR III system offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 5.5 stops faster (when used with compatible camera bodies incorporated with Nikon’s O.B. VR technology), or 4 stops faster when used with conventional camera bodies
• Two VR Modes: Normal mode or Active Mode for when taking pictures with extreme movement
• Automatically detects when photographer is panning and compensates
• 5 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements minimizes chromatic aberration and provides higher resolution and superior contrast
• Lightweight Magnesium die-cast construction (approx. 5.2lbs) with tripod mounting foot
• Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance
• Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation
• High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction and minimizes ghost and flare
• Rounded diaphragm (9 blades) for natural blur
• New tripod mounting foot design, compatible with Arca style quick-release system
• Compatible with Nikon TC-14E, TC-17E II, and TC-20E II Teleconverters, AF operation only with TC14E II

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FireFox 3 - tried…

Posted on June 23rd, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Computer / IT.

I installed FireFox 3 few days ago.

Yeah, it is the latest and currently hottest internet browser in the world. Over 8 millions download during the launch day, Mozilla has applied to have it included in Gunesse World Record for the most download software in a day. They were targetting 5 million downloads, but exceed to 8 millions! They must have a super powerful (or many) server in order to serve that much request in a day. (more…)

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Luther’s Morning Prayer

Posted on June 23rd, 2008 by foong.
Categories: Family.

Megumi’s daddy bought her a baby christian CD from Taiwan. We are listening to it everyday, really nice. I like all the songs and the lyrics in the album.

Here is one of them: Luther’s Morning Prayer (By Joel A. Brondos) . And this becomes my morning prayer too!

We give thanks to You dear Father,

Through Jesus Your Only Son,

That You have kept us through the night

From harm and the evil one;

And we pray that You would keep us this day 

From danger and harm, from going astray.

Let all our deeds be pleasing to You.

And stay with us all through the day.

Your angels protecting the way;

For in Your name we pray.

Amen.

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Sony New HVL-F58AM Flagship Flash! Cool design!

Posted on June 23rd, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

I think this flash looks really cool! Didn’t know there can still be such improvement to a flash…

SAN DIEGO, Jun. 19, 2008 – Sony is expanding its a (alpha) system of accessories to include the new HVL-F58AM flash unit with exceptional features for versatile and flexible external lighting control.

Quick Shift Bounce and Expanded Versatility
This new flash features a new and innovative Quick Shift Bounce system. It offers more creative ways to achieve lighting, flash and bounce angles you may not have been able to experience before.

The flash head can pivot 90 degrees left and right on a horizontal axis in addition to the conventional up and down vertical adjustment. With this system, the camera and flash unit can keep the same orientation regardless of portrait or landscape shooting. This gives a higher degree of flexibility when arranging the direction of light.

For example, you can take full advantage of the flash unit’s built-in bounce card even during portrait shots since the flash head can maintain the same orientation as it would in the landscape position.

Enhanced Operability and Ease-of-Use
A powerful performer, the HVL-F58AM flash unit features a maximum guide number of 58 at 105mm and ISO 100. It recycles (or recharges) in as little as five seconds, approximately 55% faster than the predecessor HVL-F56AM model, so you are ready to capture the next shot. And because it features a quiet recycle charge, there’s no whine to distract you from your subject.
It also has a large, easy-to-read LCD screen that is about 13% larger than its predecessor’s. Its intuitive control layout makes it easy to control flash functions and configure the settings based on your shooting needs.

Wireless Auto Flash Control
This new flash has wireless auto flash control so you can remove the flash unit from the camera and easily light subjects from different angles. Photographers can create soft shadows to add depth to their images and avoid the strong shadows and hot spots that can occur with front lighting.  The HVL-F58AM flash unit can also control the ratio of lighting from several off-camera flash units.

Up to three groups of flashes can be set up for optimal, complete control of lighting via a wireless connection. Flash output ratios can be adjusted automatically without having to do tedious exposure calculations. Additionally, you can fire a modeling flash to preview flash effects before taking the picture. Even with multiple units, the modeling flash fires according to the flash ratio you have set.

Advanced Features for Optimal DSLR Performance
One of the flash’s most advanced features is its sophisticated zoom control that automatically optimizes illumination angles that are suitable for either APS-C size or 35mm full frame sensors. This control reduces light “fall-off” at the periphery of images.

It also has an advanced white balance compensation system that gathers color temperature information, complimenting the white balance information reading of the camera.  This achieves more accurate results when the main unit is in auto white balance mode.

Other features include: high-speed synchronization at shutter speeds of up to 1/4000 of a second, ADI flash metering, manual flash and zoom (six levels), multiple-flash, and a supplied mini-stand for greater wireless freedom.

Price and Availability
The HVL-F58AM flash unit will ship in September for about US$500 (RM1650) at sonystyle.com, Sony Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), military base exchanges, and authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin online on Jun. 20 at www.sonystyle.com.

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New Mouse from Logicool (Logitech)

Posted on June 23rd, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Computer / IT.

My Logicool MX Revolution wireless laser mouse has been acting weirdly in the last few months. Having multi-clicks automatically, which is very irritating.

My mouse is bought in Japan, has 3 years Logicool Japan warranty. I bought the mouse on 19th Dec 2006, which I have blogged about it at:

http://shashinki.com/blog/2007/11/18/my-cool-mouse/

The benefit of blogging, so that you can keep record of all your history, easy to check and search back.

I sent an email to Logicool with descriptions of my mouse problem. After a month (or many weeks later, can’t remember), they finally replied. I guess the late reply is due to me writing in English (few Japanese can read or understand English). After getting their reply and product return number, I was too lazy to pack and return the mouse, so waited for another 2 months plus until Logicool emailed me again the status of my mouse.

Just two weeks ago I finally posted the mouse to them. On last week, I got a brand new in box Logicool MX Revolution mouse from them. Yes, brand new in box.

This is a really nice mouse. Wireless mouse is great! Very convenient to use. You must try one if you haven’t. You will be hooked!

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