Google Andriod Froyo 2.2, to be enjoyed, cold :)

Looks like the Andriod phones will see Froyo soon :) And judging from the highlights given by Google, it looks really good! Plus it also supports Flash 10.1. The Android 2.2 platform introduces many new and exciting features for users and developers. This document provides a glimpse at some of the new user features and technologies in Android 2.2. Hit the jump to view the introductory video, highlights and more!

HTC Desire – available in Singapore, end May 2010.

HTC Desire is now available in Singapore come end of May 2010. The superphone (read: No longer known as smart phones.) will be priced at with a RRP tag of S$898. Running a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor makes the phone incredibly responsive while the instinctive HTC Sense experience lets you wield the power of the HTC Desire with the greatest of ease. Read the press release at http://www.htc.com/sea/press.aspx?id=129702&lang=1033 Overview of the superphone: http://www.htc.com/sea/product/desire/overview.html

Preview: Sony NEX-5.

Image courtesy of DPREVIEW.COM. The NEX series will initially comprise two cameras - the NEX-5 and NEX-3. In terms of specifications, both cameras are essentially identical - the NEX-5 gets a slightly smaller magnesium alloy body and 1080i AVCHD movie recording but in ever other respect they're the same. A mount adapter will be available, giving the ability to use Sony and Minolta Alpha-mount lenses. The LA-EA1 adapter will have a motor to control the lens aperture but nothing to driving the autofocus (they can't currently focus SSM and SAM lenses with built-in focus motors either). We have no pricing for the ...

MFT: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

It looks like the Micro-Four-Thirds (MFT) cameras are now becoming a trend amongst the amateur photographer. Compact in size with the option of interchangeable lenses, not only is this light on your shoulders but lighter on your wallet too. The camera will come as part of a kit, with the newly announced LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. (that's a mouthful) lens. Pricing and availability have yet to be announced. Read the press-release here.

Starcraft II: Available 27 July 2010.

Blizzard Entertainment is finally releasing the second installation of their popular RTS game, Starcraft II. Although it has taken them 10 long years (A little overdue...) I'm quite excited! Next, when is Diablo 3 going to be released? Another 10 years :P Visit the official Starcraft II website: http://us.starcraft2.com/

BlackBerry Bold 9650.

BlackBerry Bold 9650 - un-boxing done by CrackBerry.com. The new Bold 9650 comes with pre-'installed' with a 512MB internal memory and expandable to 32GB via a microSD card. The Bold 9650 will probably only hit Singapore's shores in the next couple of months later. You can view and read more about the specifications of the new BlackBerry Bold 9650, here, http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/blackberrybold/bold_specifications.jsp Hit the jump to view the video of the un-boxing and its performance. :)

DIY Project: Macro lens on a shoe string budget.

So you're on a shoe-string budget but love taking macro shots of insects, grains of rice, flowers or just about anything that is blown up 0.5 times larger than what it exactly is to the human eye? I only found this out after purchasing my Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens, to be honest, on a personal level, I find this setup a little daunting. It takes patience and well, even more patience to get the setup correct. If you're game for it, read the rest of the DIY project at the following site: http://www.diyphotography.net/macro-on-a-budget-or-back-to-back-couplers

A.P.A.D – 2009 – Day #18

Posted: December 13th, 2009 | Author: grey_fox | Filed under: A.P.A.D - 2009 | Tags: APAD2009, canoneos40d, orchard road, portraiture, singapore | No Comments »

My wife took hold of my cam and took this photo. It’s actually her very first photo using a dSLR.

Love the bokeh.

Performed some post processing work with curves to this photo.
Best viewed LARGE and on black.

Settings: Aperture: f/2.0, Exposure: 1/200, ISO100, EV 0

Equipment: Canon 40D + Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 T* Planar.
© Copyright Aaron Moraes. 2009. Some Rights Reserved.

A.P.A.D – 2009 – Day #17

Posted: December 11th, 2009 | Author: grey_fox | Filed under: A.P.A.D - 2009 | Tags: APAD2009, canoneos40d, christmas, zeiss | No Comments »

Yah.. so I’ve been a bit lazy to update the blog but my flickr account is a whole different story.

Wishing one and all a Merry Christmas. (In advance)

This photo was taken in my hall. We switched off all the lights and lit these tealight holders that were bought during our honeymoon in Europe. After toying around with my camera settings, I managed to take these without having the photo frames in the background showing up in this shot.

Cheers!
Best viewed LARGE and on black.

Settings: Aperture: f/4.0, Exposure: 0.6, ISO100, EV -2

Equipment: Canon 40D + Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 T* Planar + Manfrotto 190XPROB + Manfrotto 488RC2 Ballhead.
© Copyright Aaron Moraes. 2009. Some Rights Reserved.

A.P.A.D – 2009 – Day #16

Posted: November 26th, 2009 | Author: grey_fox | Filed under: A.P.A.D - 2009 | Tags: 80-200, APAD2009, canoneos40d, T* planar, zeiss | No Comments »

An aerial shot of an old man crossing the bridge that divides the lap and spa pool.

Settings: Aperture: f/4.0, Exposure: 1/200, ISO200, EV 0, Focal Length: 200mm

Equipment: Canon 40D + Zeiss 80-200mm f/4 T* Planar.
© Copyright Aaron Moraes. 2009. Some Rights Reserved.

A.P.A.D – 2009 – Day #15

Posted: November 21st, 2009 | Author: grey_fox | Filed under: A.P.A.D - 2009 | No Comments »

Heavy duty mowing in progress – mind the rain please.

Settings: Aperture: f/4.0, Exposure: 1/100, ISO200, EV -1, Focal Length: 200mm

Equipment: Canon 40D + Zeiss 80-200mm f/4 T* Planar.
© Copyright Aaron Moraes. 2009. Some Rights Reserved.

A.P.A.D – 2009 – Day #14

Posted: November 17th, 2009 | Author: grey_fox | Filed under: A.P.A.D - 2009 | Tags: 50mm, APAD2009, T* planar, zeiss | No Comments »

Settings: Aperture: f/2.0, Exposure: 1/8, ISO500, EV -4/3

Equipment: Canon 40D + Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 T* Planar.
© Copyright Aaron Moraes. 2009. Some Rights Reserved.

A.P.A.D – 2009 – Day #13

Posted: November 15th, 2009 | Author: grey_fox | Filed under: A.P.A.D - 2009 | No Comments »

HDB flats in the background and a thick plume of thunderstorm clouds seperate the sunset and the blue skies.

Several kites can be seen flying up high.

Settings: Aperture: f/22, Exposure: 1/250, ISO800, EV -2, Range: 28mm

A.P.A.D – 2009 – Day #12

Posted: November 13th, 2009 | Author: grey_fox | Filed under: A.P.A.D - 2009 | No Comments »

The power of a treat, our dogs, Chewy, Peaches & Fudgie – behaving really well at the sight of their favourite snack, Jerhigh.

Settings: Aperture: f/2.0, Exposure: 1/30, ISO640.

A.P.A.D – 2009 – Day #11

Posted: November 8th, 2009 | Author: grey_fox | Filed under: A.P.A.D - 2009 | Tags: canoneos40deos40d, T* planar, vario-sonnar, zeiss | No Comments »

Settings: Focal length: 28mm, Aperture: f/8.0, Exposure: 1/800, ISO100, EV: -2/3

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