I've been wanted a new dSLR to replace my old Canon 400D that i've sold last year.
If you've been followed me quite some time, probably you know that i lost my iPad during my Australia trip in August'11. So, i can't leave without the iPad and i took the 400D money to buy another iPad2.
Ever since then, i've been taking pictures with my dad's Canon EOS550D.
Until now, i've save up some money to purchased another new camera for myself.
For camera body, i'd prefer to get an used set rather than new one since the 2nd hand price will drop kinda lots. Of course, you must say why don't get a used Canon 5D Mark II that everyone have been dreamt of? That's definitely in my mind to upgrade full frame but all the deals i found was RM5k above for an used set.
I decided to stick with crop factor camera and found this deal in forum. The used 7D.
The box, nope i didn't purchased together with the 15-85mm IS USM kit.
Only the sexy body.
The owner actually well taken care of this camera, not a single scratch on the body.
Only some small scratch on the straps holder. Hehe..
First time there's a details screen on my dSLR. There were none on my 400D/550D.
And this deal came together with a third party Phottix battery grip.
This is not a must for me actually since this battery grip added some weight on my body.
It will be crazy if i paired my newly 7D + Battery Grip + 24-70L + Nissin Di622.
This is another experience in my photography journey.
Like I posted in my twitter earlier today, 'You may get a crazy gears with money, but you can't buy skills'.
I hope my photography skills able to go into another level and can do some part time money. Hehehe..
As we all know, the year of 2011 is going to ends in a couple of day.
Is it an awesome year for you? For me, it's the greatest and happiest year so far!
This awesome year, i've experience many 'first time' experience.
Firstly, I've entered another stage of my life, the working life.
Bringing my life to another challenge! In case you're new to my blog, i'm currently an Microelectronics Failure Analysis Engineer in a Electronics manufacture company in Muar.
Next as usual, let me rewind back my best memory in 2011 before it ends.
January
The 1st January, I was countdown at Taipei, Taiwan with Kas.
This is the first ever counting down during new year eve in my life.
6 hours of standing wasn't comfortable but it's a very precious experience.
There were a lot of singer performed and that was awesome!
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February
12th of February, i was given an opportunity to Italy for microelectronics training.
The period was 2 and half months, which was 12th Feb - Mid of April.
My first time travel to Europe, and most important is i travel by myself without my family.
I managed to grabbed this great chance to travel around Italy during the weekend.
Made several great and genius friends in Italy.
Antonino, Andrea, Marco, Mikesh, Simona and etc.
You guys rock my Italy trip.
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Anyway, on my second valentine day in our relationship i failed to acc her.
But i told myself i will give you the best i can.
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25th of February, i bought my Beats by Dr Dre Solo HD from Apple Store, Carugate Italy.
The bass, the stylishness, the clarity, the eye-catching with this product. You can't describe with words.
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March
On 25th March, it was the worldwide launching of iPad 2.
I went back early from work and stop by the Apple Store in Carugate, Italy to witness the countdown launching ceremony. You'll never know how excited the people until you experience yourself.
Check out the video i recorded as below.
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May
I wasn't able to celebrate Kas birthday with her. She was in Australia for her studies.
But i think i gave you my best birthday present, isn't it? =)
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June
8th of June, i changed my iPhone 4 Black to the White one.
Apple finally released after so long of waiting period.
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25th of June, i bought myself the iPad 2 32GB White.
Sold my iPad 1 and change to this iPad 2 with a little top up.
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July
This is the lens that most of the photography enthusiast want for.
The Canon EF 24-70 F2.8L. It's in my arsenal now! :)
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August
19th of August, i went to Australia. At the same day, i lost my iPad 2 in the flight.
'Donated' it to Singapore Airlines A380 flight to Melbourne.
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On 23rd of August, we flew to Sydney from Melbourne.
Nevertheless, Australia is a great place and i hope i can work and live in there.
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29th of August, i can't live without my iPad 2.
I bought another one to replace the one i lost in Melbourne.
It's the same spec but this time in Black colour.
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September
On 4th of September, i shoot for my cousin's wedding ceremony along with Wei Chen.
My 24-70L did a great job but i think i still need time to play with it.
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October
15th of October, 4 of us went to KL for Canon Photomarathon at Pavilion.
Chun Leng, Wei Chen, Kas and Me. The weather wasn't well and we decided to shopping instead of finish the contest. However, Chun Leng still won a Canon printer in the lucky draw.
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November
It's my birthday and Kas celebrated with me in San Francisco Restaurant, Melaka.
All of my previous people gave me a great presents.
December
We went to Bangkok for travel. I did have a great trip. I had a great smile to be with you, isn't it?
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Bought myself a Seiko 5 SFNZ21K1 from Springwell, Mahkota Prade Melaka.
It's an automatic watch and nice to be my everyday use watch.
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25th of December, our 3rd Christmas together.
We celebrated it at Olio Italian Restaurant, Renaissance Hotel Melaka.
I just got back from Bangkok, Thailand on 8th Dec 11. It's a 7 days fun trip with my parents, dear and relatives. So at the first point, i would like to share about my must go places in Bangkok for shopaholic.
We went there via Malaysia Airlines' Boeing 737 for RM629 per person. Airasia was having RM550+- at the same time we booked so we decided for MAS instead for a little price difference.
I recommended you to stay in Baiyoke Sky Hotel.
We stayed in Baiyoke Sky Hotel for the first 2 nights before my relatives meet us at the third day.
You can have a buffet dinner in the Baiyoke Sky Hotel for 550baht per person, with a lot of entertainment around.
On the roof top of Baiyoke sky hotel you can view the awesome city view on top with 360 auto spinning.
There are market below the hotel too, which available for the whole day till late night.
P/S: When you're out from Baiyoke Sky Hotel, you may need to be careful if there's some people in well attire with good english approaches to you. Telling you today is lucky and you might need to pray on their lucky buddha blah blah blah. NO! Please don't listen to them, just telling them you're not interested and walk away.
1) Platinum Fashion Mall.
Around 15 minutes of walking distance, there's a big shopping mall for shopaholic, The Platinum Mall.
There are tons of shops available in there with good arrangement. Mostly are clothes for girls.
You can get wholesale price if you're buying in bulk.
2) Chatucak Weekend Market
Chatucak Market is famous in Bangkok, i bet you heard many times of them. It's better to shop there during the weekend since there are more options for you to buy from. There are various kind of stuffs to buy there. Prepare for a one whole day to shop there, you wont regret.
The shops are very small and you might need to careful of pickpocket.
My gf and I bought a lot of clothes from there.
The clothes are simply awesome cheap compare to the boutique selling in Malaysia. From my observation i think Malaysia boutiques took stock from here. :P
Remember ask for discount / bargain to get a good price.
If you're buying in bulk you can post the goods by DHL/TnT and etc.
There are the post company there!
P/S: It's better to bring a luggage there to put all your victories in there!
Take care if you're going to Chatucak market by Taxis, they will keep ask you to stop by the jewelry shop without any extra cost. Just ignore them and insist to the Chatucak Market! :)
3) Street Market opposite of Siam Paragon
The street market opposite of Siam Paragon is another must go places for shopaholic.
The price is quite cheap and i think shopaholic might excited to go there, too!
It's quite big and i think few hours will be needed.
That's all of my recommended places for shopaholic in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hope this post helps you guys to decided where to go during your visit in Bangkok! :D
*This is not my original idea of changing icon dock, just sharing :)* *Original source of turorial link is below the page*
Do you ever feel bored with your iTunes icon displayed in the dock of your Mac OS?
Today when i was browsing internet i've learnt from a website to change it with the cover flow of your current song playing.
So i thought of sharing it in here.
Firstly, you may need to download DockArt in order to complete this task.
Secondly, press the Command + Shift + G from your keyboard.
Insert ~/Library/iTunes/iTunes Plug-Ins/ to the pop out folder option.
Unzip the DockArt that you've downloaded earlier.
Move the 'DockArt.bundle' file to the folder that you've opened.
Quit your iTunes if you're opening it. And restart it.
