TTDI 01

This is the 1st time I use 7D for macro. Result is not as good as I expected. Probably is due to my lighting set-up. I need to improvise it.

However, the convenient of 7D is there, There are many aspects that I like in 7D when I shooting macro. One of them is the ability to change the focus point by using the joystick and doing it without referring to the LCD screen, and therefore I do not need to take my eyes off the viewfinder. Another is the lovely 100% viewfinder! Not to mention the lovely 3" LCD screen that I can use to check whether my focus is spot on (Well, my 1000D's screen looks awful and it is not convenient to check the focusing of objects).

(A tiny damselfly - about an inch long)

(Huge Robberfly - about an inch long)

(Another Robberfly)

(Shield Bug?)

(Male Ant-mimic Spider - Myrmarachne plataleoides)


(Female Ant-mimic Spider - Myrmarachne plataleoides)

(A dragonfly eating another dragonfly's head)

Not much special found today in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI) Park.

New Gears in the House XIX

I have been using my 1000D since 532 days ago. I have gained a lot of knowledge through that camera, and it is time for me to move on.

I finally decided to purchase my EOS 7D today after much considerations of my current shooting style and needs. Another option was EOS 5D Mark II. However, due to several reasons, I picked EOS 7D instead.






The body costs me RM5,150 and the 8GB SanDisk Extreme CF Card costs me RM200. I wanted to buy the Phottix Cable Shutter Release but it was out of stock.

Price: RM 5,150.00 + RM200.00
Discount: -
Net: RM 5,350.00

Total spending to date: RM 14,114 .55

For my own record:
Last shutter count as at 17/07/10 = 14,972
Days of using 1000D: 532 days

New Gears in the House XVIII

This EF-S 18-135mm lens is for my upcoming body - Canon EOS 7D

I am planning to sell my 1000D and the 18-55mm kit lens, together with all the related accessories (battery grip, cable shutter release...etc)

I bought this 1 month old lens from someone at Photomalaysia Forums.






Price: RM 1,100.00
Discount: RM 200.00
Net: RM 900.00

Total spending to date: RM 8,794 .55