Nikon SB-900 Speedlight / Flash - Initial Impression…a short “review”?

Posted on July 26th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

I have the chance to play with Nikon SB-900 speedlight yesterday. Did some simple test and play with it…compared with my SB-800, here’s some of my thought…

The SB-900 is HUGE! Significantly BIGGER and LARGER and LONGER than Nikon SB-800. This is definitely not an advantage of the new flash…besides not so easy to get lost… :P

Here are some photo comparison of the two flashes side by side:
Left = SB-800 ; Right = SB-900

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As you can see in the photos above, the LCD of SB-900 is significantly larger as well, with more information being shown. The flash head is so much bigger and longer than SB-800, I guess that is mainly due to the 200mm flash zoom gear in the head. (more…)

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Megumi fever - 39.1 degree C

Posted on July 26th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

Megumi got fever today…we went to see doctor just now and the temperature was 39.1 degree C! Her body and head are very hot…but she can still smile and very active.

Doctor said should be one type of common virus infection, the symtom will continue for 3-4 days. No medicine for it…should just wait and monitor. As long as she can play and eat and sleep well, then fine.

May God be with Megumi and protect her…and protect Megumi’s mother as well…as she got cold now…in Jesus name I prayed, amen.

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Canon PowerShot G9 Discontinued? G10 on the way?

Posted on July 26th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

I just found out today that Canon has discontinued / stopped production of Canon WP-DC21 underwater casing for Canon G9, which means that Canon G9 should has stopped production or discontinued?

G9 was announced on 20th August 2007, about a year old model…which is actually still quite new I would say. However, for digital camera…their life is usually quite short. In comparison, Canon G7 was announced on 14th September 2006, 11 months later G9 was announced. So it is about time for a new replacement model for G9 now. :)

What can we expect for the G9 replacement model? Here’s my speculations:

  • High Resolution LCD (3.0″)
  • Dual Digic IIII  Engine
  • ISO 3200 + ISO 6400
  • 14MP Sensor
  • 24mm (135 format equivalent) wide angle lens

Should be seeing the news in the coming Photokina 2008 (September). :)

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