The all-new Canon EOS 7D Mark II. It has finally arrived...

assalamua'alaikum and hi to all,

i have been a while since i write anything here. i am so caught up with my studies and this blog seems becoming important to update lately.

but the latest introduction by Canon of the all-new Canon EOS 7D Mark II really sparks my interest. i am not to bore you with the long-winded specification of the DSLR camera but what got me excited are the presence of the dual-pixel AF design, the 65 all-cross-type auto focus points and the dual Digic 6 processors on-board to help speed up image processing and more. these specification are enough to get me much excited and got me to think whether i should or should not wait for the rumored introduction of the new EOS 5D Mark 4 sometime in the earlier part of 2015.

the dual-pixel AF design is said to help focus on moving objects and this feature alone is enough to make some of us (specifically those inclined to wildlife photography) want to fork out our money in the bank to purchase this DSLR camera right away. The introduction of the new 65 all cross-type auto focus is yet another reason enthusiasts of DSLR photography want to get excited about. the new auto focus is just awesome and enable us to focus and get clear shot right away. finally the dual digic 6 processors really make short work of large-sized raw image processing and more.

this camera is the new king of Canon APS-C DSLR camera. now, should i wait or should i not. hmm...

till next time, my choice is still unknown and my heart has not set on anything as yet. thanks for reading this article and i hope to see you all soon. take care and may ALLAH and teaching of prophet Muhammad (pbuh) bless you always.

wassalam.

My full-frame dream. A Canon EOS 5D Mark III...

Assalamu'alaikum and hi to all,

It has been quite some time that I have been wishing for a full-frame DSLR camera of my own. And my favourite of all full-frame at this publication time is the Canon EOS 5D Mark III. A camera that is being used by so many photographers especially those who are to shoot wildlife and fast-paced sport activities. 

The current (2014) specification as well as in-depth review of the camera can be found at the link below:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii/

and here is a photo of the camera. 

It is a dreamy camera. As I am now using a Canon EOS 60D, the EOS 5D Mark III would be an excellent upgrade for me. 

It is hoped that I can acquire one and use it as my daily driver. 

Till next time, take care and be good to those near to you. Take care and wassalam.

Tamron has done it again. An multi-purpose lens for the APS-C...

Assalamu'alaikum and hi to all,

Tamron has done it again with it latest incarnation of multi-purpose lens specifically built for APS-C cameras. The new Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro promises a taste of the wide-angle photo-shoot at 16mm while enabling photographers with long-shot photography with its 300mm long range zoom capability all in one neat package. The lens, as other Tamron's of similar nature, weigh less than lens made by its rivals mainly Canon, Nikon and Sigma.

This lens packs (again) 16-300mm focal range with stabilizers built in name VC (or Vibration Compensation mechanism). The highly acclaimed Piezo Drive motor ensure fast and quieter zoom-and-capture capability. As far as I am concern, this lens is very attractive for my personal use as I will no longer have the need to change my lens to accommodate the different photo shooting styles (close wide angle up to long range telephoto shoots).

I will be sure to look for it and perhaps, if I have the cash to spare, purchase this lens and use it as my main lens (and perhaps the only one that I would need).

Until next time, take care and have a nice day. Wassalam.

sungai congkak, hulu langat, selangor. streams of slow shutter...

salam and hi to all,

i just got back from sungai congkak, hulu langat, selangor. we joined an activity set up my wife's colleagues for their students. the events were lively and i had captured almost all of them through my trusted canon eos 60d.

i had planned for this capture before we even reached sungai congkak. i knew this was an opportunity not to be missed.

the water was cool and refreshing. using my tripod, i set up my gear near one of the streams. the camera settings are watermarked on the photos for you to see.

the first photo was the original scene while the second one was the same scene with slow-shutter technique being applied (and zoomed a bit too). the third and final photo was taken a different stream.

below are the photos :

as always, thank you for reading and viewing my photo blog and maybe leaving some comments at the end of it all. your comments are welcomed and appreciated. until next time, happy capturing great photos and have a pleasant day ahead. wassalam and bye bye.

bukit kayu hitam and its sunset...

salam and hi to all,

on my way back from hatyai, thailand, we stopped by a petrol station for an asar prayer. it was already a bit late for us to perform the prayer but the responsibility needed to be carried out.

while waiting for the rest of us praying, i noticed the sun was setting and colours were remarkably yellow and orange. without haste, i took out my trusted camera and set it up on the tripod. I managed to capture these photos as the sun was setting down the horizon. the sun's rays can be clearly seen in the photos.

God creates, we appreciates. Below are the photos captured on that beautiful early evening.

as always, thank you for reading and viewing my photo blog and maybe leaving some comments at the end of it all. your comments are welcomed and appreciated. until next time, happy capturing great photos and have a pleasant day ahead. wassalam and bye bye.

light trails on the streets of hatyai, thailand...

salam and a nice day to all,

this is yet another example of trails of lights are captured using the slow-shutter technique. slowing down the shutter close can create excellent effects especially during the nights where lights are amplified and captured with all its glory.

this time the subject was the streets of hatyai city in thailand. a family excursion and the scene was right in front of me. well, not in front actually but more of below me as i was at level 4 of the hotel.

using my tripod, i managed a stabilized capture of the streets below.

now i present to you the photos :

as always, thank you for reading and viewing my photo blog and maybe leaving some comments at the end of it all. your comments are welcomed and appreciated. until next time, happy capturing great photos and have a pleasant day ahead. wassalam and bye bye.

kellie's castle. a short encounter...

salam and hi to all,

the kellie's castle is one of the famous tourist attractions in perak. it is situated near batu gajah town and about 26km from ipoh city (capital city of the state of perak).

on my way home to putrajaya, i stopped by there and captured this photo. i used a nd filter for this shot as i needed more practice on how to apply the nd filter better.

unfortunately, the result was not impressive enough. the capture was a bit shaky as the tripod was set-up on soft sand instead on a hard ground (such cemented platform or the tarmac). thus a slight variation of movement (ie from the shutter trying to focus or from me) caused the tripod to slightly shake and pretty much blurred details of the photo being taken.

a lesson is learnt here. below is the photo of kellie's castle in perak :

as always, thank you for reading and viewing my photo blog and maybe leaving some comments at the end of it all. your comments are welcomed and appreciated. until next time, happy capturing great photos and have a pleasant day ahead. wassalam and bye bye.