Malaysia Wedding Photographer - David Ng's "Gadget" Blog

Ipad 3 coming soon?

2011-12-27T09:46:00.003+08:00

Alright, according to macrumors, ipad3 is not too far form now. Maybe a 2012 February renouncement. Thats a good news for ipad fans like me. I have ipad2 and its great!

source:

http://www.macrumors.com/2011/12/23/apple-pushing-to-introduce-ipad-3-on-steve-jobs-february-24th-birthday/

new Sony DSLRs: alpha 850, alpha 500, 550

2009-08-28T13:09:00.003+08:00

Sony has just launch their new series of alpha dslrs, namely the 850 and 500, 550. i am impress with the alpha 850, Full-frame 24.6 megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor, dual BIONZ processors, SteadyShot INSIDE 4.0 steps anti-shake performance, with a price tag USD$ 1999.00 amazing.

Sony Alpha 850

Sony Alpha 550

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj projector camera!

2009-08-04T12:09:00.004+08:00

Nikon just launch new coolpix series cameras, one of them hav a built in projector ( COOLPIX S1000pj )! wow...1st in compact camera!

New compact camera:

Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj
Nikon COOLPIX S70
Nikon COOLPIX S570
Nikon COOLPIX S640

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/coolpix/s1000pj/index.htm

New Nikon D300s, D3000 launch! New 18-200 DX and 70-200 f/2.8 lenses

2009-07-30T12:46:00.010+08:00

Nikon has launched the D300S, a refreshed version of its successful mid-level DSLR. Compared to the D300, It offers full 720p HD video recording, a faster 7 fps continuous shooting and Dual CF and SD card slots. It also sees an addition of a new Quiet drive mode and a dedicated Live View and Info button.

I wonder how much this toys cost in Malaysia, lets wait and see!

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0907/09073007nikond300s.asp

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0907/09073005nikond3000.asp

Wimax in Kuching!

2009-07-27T00:00:00.002+08:00

Redtone has expand their wimax service in Kuching. more area can access internet using wimax now! but i hope their pricing can be lower and more competative. more info here: http://www.redtone.com/services/broadband.php

A New experience

2009-07-05T10:06:00.002+08:00

Yesterday i went to shoot a indian couple engagement. Never shoot indian wedding before so not sure what to espect, its a new experience for me and learn alot from it. Sorry i dont have the right to any photo here...lol

My 1st photo thats on newspaper

2009-06-19T21:36:00.008+08:00

My 2 colleague and i was assigned to shoot the open ceremony of Kuching four point hotel. I am glad that my work is on newspaper yesterday. infact, it is my 1st photo that's on newspaper, so i am exited about it.

Treasures of the Rainforests Photo Conference

2009-06-15T23:36:00.005+08:00

I just come back from " Treasure of the Rainforests " Photo Conference. It was a fantastic and memorable event. I will upload some photo and share more about it soon.

Nikon D400 rumor from Germany

2009-05-22T09:50:00.003+08:00

According to nikonrumors, this Nikon D400 rumor is coming from the Nikon Solutions show in Cologne, Germany (May 15-16, 2009):

new D400 EXPEED II

HD movie function with stereo

tiltable display with continuous AF

16-18 MP sensor

as well as some new DX lenses

** if this is true, cant wait for seeing how expeed 2 perform! i am expecting 16 bit raw processing.

Sony's new DSLRs - A380, A330, A230 officially announced

2009-05-18T00:22:00.016+08:00

SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2009 – Sony is making it easy for first-time digital SLR buyers to step up from point-and-shoot digital still cameras with the introduction today of three new easy-to-use α (alpha) cameras (models DSLR-A380, DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A230), four new lenses, a flash and accessories.

price: $550, $650, and $850, respectively.

NIKON: AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED

2009-05-09T01:26:00.004+08:00

Nikon release this new lens not long ago. Think want to get one...but expansive!

Here some spec:

DX-format, ultra wide-angle 2.4x zoom lens with focal length ranging from 10 to 24mm (picture angle is equivalent to a focal length of 15 to 36mm in FX- and 35mm formats)

Newly developed optical system features two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements

Superior reproduction capability, with the distortion that is common with ultra wide-angle lenses dramatically reduced

Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures smooth, quiet AF operation

Two focus modes available — M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus)

Seven-blade rounded diaphragm for natural blur effects

Internal focusing (IF) system means the lens barrel length does not change during focusing

Nice food on my trip!

2009-05-06T00:15:00.020+08:00

I went to KL for a holiday. Well, nothing new to talk about KL, so i just share about food i enjoy while on my holiday.

1. Nasi lemak

This nasi lemak is one of the best i ever try, the rendang taste so good! thinking of it feel abit hungry now... >.<

2. Lin chi Kang
My favorite drink at SS2, Linchi Kang. If you ever wanted to escape from the hot weather, you should try this out!

3. Spicy Ban Mee

This is the also one of the best ban mee in town, located at Kepong. hungry hungry!

4. Sea Food Yee Mee
Long time din't eat Yee Mee, especially with seafood is my 1st try...wow...delicious!

5. Crispy Kreme

This is the latest doughnut in KL. Quite nice, i like the classic taste, overall i think their doughnut is too sweet for Malaysian.

6. Sandwich from Ritz Carlton Hotel

This sandwich is nice but the price...

Nikon D5000 vs Canon 500D?

2009-04-15T10:17:00.010+08:00

In less than a month after Canon EOS rebel T1i or 500D was announced, Nikon released the competitive digital SLR, Nikon D5000. What are the differences of these two camera? which is better for you and for money?

Nikon D5000 Key Features:

12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)

2.7" tilt and swivel LCD monitor (230,000 dots)

Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound

Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection and subject tracking

Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)

11 AF points (with 3D tracking)

IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)

4 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)

Expeed image processing engine

Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening

Connector for optional GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)

New battery with increased capacity

72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback

Canon 500D Key Features:

15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor

Full HD movie recording with HDMI connection for viewing and playback on an HDTV

ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12800)

3.4 frames per second continuous shooting

Max. 170 large JPEG images in a single burst

3.0” ClearView LCD with Live View mode

9-point wide area AF with cross type centre point

High speed DIGIC 4 performance and superb image quality

EOS Integrated Cleaning System

Full compatibility with Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites, including new Speedlite 270EX, TS-E 17mm f/4L and TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Both camera's review here:

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond5000/

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos500d/

Bonsai Fair

2009-04-02T11:52:00.009+08:00

There is a Bonsai Fair happening at "The Spring" shopping mall at Kuching, organize by Sarawak Bonsai Association. from 1st - 5th April. So i was there last night. Here some photo i took:

April Wallpaper

2009-04-01T16:10:00.003+08:00

Its April ! Happy April fool to everyone! I have done a wallpaper for this month and hope you like it. There are 2 size for you to choose from:

1280x850

1920x1200

Procession at Kuching town

2009-03-19T17:07:00.025+08:00

Last night there was a festival and procession of chinese gods in Kuching town area, so i went there to have couples of shoot. City town was flooded by people every way, weather was hot too! ok here's the photo:

The little girl is giving away free candy to the kids.

A giant flag

Break time for her...

A view at post office.

A view from the road side...

St.Basil Holiday Camp 2009

2009-03-17T17:29:00.029+08:00

Today i was ask to help shooting in our church holiday camp. Here's the snapshot:

Home made kolo mee - do you like it?

2009-03-13T14:25:00.004+08:00

Kolo mee is one of the Kuching people's favorite food. But home made kolo mee, you simply cant resist... lol

Finally Iphone 3G is here, Malaysia

2009-03-13T10:23:00.009+08:00

Iphone 3G has official launch in Malaysia finnally by Maxis. But the contract package is quite expansive to most of us here. I wonder why they don't have a non 3G package? would be more affordable right, peoples want iphone but not nescessary need 3G service. I rather go for ipod touch then:P Anyway here's the package offer by Maxis.

Read here to find out more: http://maxis.com.my/iphone/rateplan1.asp

Road bike & Mountain bike competition

2009-03-12T01:37:00.013+08:00

Sunday, 8 March, i went to a Road & mountain bike competition on Petra Jaya, in front of the Masja building. My dad was on the veteran category.I just when there try out my new camera D90...haha. Below are some photo i took and share it with you.

The weather was not so good in the morning.

Contestant are enjoying themself.

The starting line.

Go! Go! Go!

Wow...this motorcycle look so cool!

This boy is certainly looks tired, while being lap by opponents.

Winner of the mens open category.

Three youngest rookies of the day!

My dad is in the picture haha...

Rain - Nikon D90 Commercial

2009-03-07T22:50:00.000+08:00

I found this ad is awesome! really bring out the entire excitement and passion of photography. check it out!

Hi Everyone!

2009-03-07T22:32:00.001+08:00

Hi, my name is David Ng. I'm from Kuching, Malaysia. This blog is dedicated to my hobby of photography. Wish to share with you my view, my passion, my photography journey here! i wish to post photo here frequently. So pls bookmark me ya...thanks for visiting.