The Art of being 'How Lian' (conceitedness)

[KopiOkaya]

I am normally not the 'how lian' type of person, but how can I not be a smug in this case.

I am now a very, very proud owner of a FinePix F31fd. A display unit from Hong Kong. Everything (battery, AC adapter, USB cable, strip, owner's manual and software) included in a NEW box. It is almost mint condition. The best part is the price I paid wasn't exorbitant (hint: much less than the prices those people are selling on Ebay).

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/F31fd_Front.jpg


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/F31fd_Back.jpg


Sample image taken at Simply Bread along Fifth Avenue
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Pullporksandwich.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/4.5, 8mm, ISO 800

[madmacs]

i thought you already had one of these :grin:

[sgsoonhoe]

This piece is an historical GEM..:victory:

[GhostDancer]

:victory: Great! You can use this to take part in the Canon Photomarathon. Cheers~

[KopiOkaya]

:victory: Great! You can use this to take part in the Canon Photomarathon. Cheers~

Nope... I prefer not to participate in such events because I dislike crowded places.

[KopiOkaya]

i thought you already had one of these :grin:

I had the F200EXR and F11 before but not this one.

[KopiOkaya]

This piece is an historical GEM..:victory:

But it can still out-performance many of the current point-and-shoot camera models.

Personally, I feel that F31fd loses out in the dynamic range compared to F200EXR. However, it excels in high ISO noise control. In comparison, ISO 1600 of the F31fd is comparable to ISO 800 of the F200EXR. No doubt, the Super CCD EXR is newer but not necessarily better.

Steven Lee of Camera Hospital says he can install a Fujifilm 1/1.6" Super CCD EXR sensor in the F31fd. But I dare not do it. :sweat:

[KopiOkaya]

These images are evidences that you can still teach an old dog new tricks....

IKEA Tampines Kitchen showrooms:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Ikea_Kitchen_1.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/2.8, 8mm, ISO 1600


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Ikea_Kitchen_2.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/2.8, 8mm, ISO 1600


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Ikea_Kitchen_3.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/2.8, 8mm, ISO 1600


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Ikea_Kitchen_5.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/2.8, 8mm, ISO 800 [photos: KopiOkaya]

[KopiOkaya]

Colors of the F31fd:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/CheckersandStrips.jpg
Checkers & Strips


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Lilly.jpg
Midnight Lilies


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/GoldenWhirpool.jpg
Golden Whirlpool [photos: KopiOkaya]

[madmacs]

your kitchen very nice! :thumbsup:

[jacob]

your kitchen very nice! :thumbsup:

u haven't being paying attention issit? cannot see the price tags ar?:sweat:

[madmacs]

u haven't being paying attention issit? cannot see the price tags ar?:sweat:

you mean you not going to do up your kitchen like that ah? :rofl:

[salnts]

do you find 38mm limiting?

[jacob]

you mean you not going to do up your kitchen like that ah? :rofl:

no money la.

[KopiOkaya]

do you find 38mm limiting?

Nope... Not at all. I have my Tokina 11-16 if I want to go wide. :victory:

As a matter of fact, I find the Ricoh GRD was limiting. I don't feel like to shoot close-ups with that camera.

[KopiOkaya]

your kitchen very nice! :thumbsup:

Don't know why I am attracted to kitchens.... But not my own kitchen.

[KopiOkaya]

no money la.

OT a bit here....

IKEA kitchens are still considered affordable.... they come with 25 years warranty some more.

[jacob]

Don't know why I am attracted to kitchens.... But not my own kitchen.

be contented la.

OT a bit here....

IKEA kitchens are still considered affordable.... they come with 25 years warranty some more.

but still i no money.:sweat:

[firefox]

no money la.

If no money, I have no money solution.

Go to Ikea to take some picture,
you will own the picture of the Ikea Kitchens...
After that stick on your home Kitchen's wall.
it will become your Kitchen.
Understand???.. or burrrr..?

I think better to save more money.

[KopiOkaya]

but still i no money.:sweat:

Mmmm.... time to sell some of your lenses and equipment. ;)

[KopiOkaya]

Instead of joining the crazy crowd at the F1 race, I went to Joo Chiat with a fellow FUN member this evening. Brought along my F31fd, and man... can this camera 'perform' at night. All images were taken at either ISO 3200 or 1600.

**Hint**: I am scouting the route for our next FUN outing.

Makan Junction to have some Hor Fun
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/JooChiat_1.jpg


Pub...
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/JooChiat_2.jpg


Pub...
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/JooChiat_3.jpg


And more pub...
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/JooChiat_5.jpg
[photos: KopiOkaya]

[KopiOkaya]

Beers of the World
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/JooChiat_4.jpg


Cup 36.... Having a 'boobilicious' time!
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/JooChiat_6.jpg


One of the many 'quickie' motels along Joo Chiat Road, but this one has got a fancy name and signboard.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/JooChiat_7.jpg


Kim Jio Orgy
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/KimJioOrgy.jpg
[photos: KopiOkaya]

[KopiOkaya]

Welcome to Joo Chiat... where FUN is abundant
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/JooChiat_1a.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

[bluffname]

More Joo Chiat FUN... let's organise our next trip there, plenty of good food too including excellent Char Kuay Teow, Hokkien mee, durians, bak chang... and Vietnamese ice coffee :-)

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Lilac inside

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/joochiat/joochiat.jpg

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Red light district

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/joochiat/joochiat-1.jpg

[bluffname]

Street texter

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/joochiat/joochiat-5799.jpg

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Hotel on fire

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/joochiat/joochiat-5808.jpg

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Banana in the dark

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/joochiat/joochiat-5832.jpg

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Joo Chiat Over-exposed

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/joochiat/joochiat-5860.jpg

[jacob]

OKTOBAR: JOo chIAT here comes FUN!

[KopiOkaya]

OKTOBAR: JOo chIAT here comes FUN!

This time we will let Richard (bluffname) leads the way. Joo Chiat is like his second home.

Outing details posted on http://www.sgshoot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6191

[salnts]

This time we will let Richard (bluffname) leads the way. Joo Chiat is like his second home.

Outing details posted on http://www.sgshoot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6191

2nd home at the colorful pubs or the dark alleys? keke

[bluffname]

2nd home at the colorful pubs or the dark alleys? keke

Second home shooting on the streets, believe it or not. keke!

[salnts]

Second home shooting on the streets, believe it or not. keke!

:rofl: believe.. i have never been there before. esp at night!

[KopiOkaya]

:rofl: believe.. i have never been there before. esp at night!

You should go there in the evening some time.... It is a friendly neighborhood and lots of good makan. Join us this outing and it will clear your misconceptions. It is not as bad as what the media reports.

the dark alleys? keke

Misconception again. The ladies there solicit in brightly lighted alleys and upfront. Nothing secretive.

[bluffname]

Misconception again. The ladies there solicit in brightly lighted alleys and upfront. Nothing secretive.

Actually they don't really solicit either. Did you get asked or approached by any one of them the other night? If so I didn't see ;-) They are not like the China ladies, ask every guy who walks past.

[andikong]

These images are evidences that you can still teach an old dog new tricks....

IKEA Tampines Kitchen showrooms:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Ikea_Kitchen_1.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/2.8, 8mm, ISO 1600



Very nice and sharp Kitchen shots and colour prepress ready. Accurate colour plus good white balance too.

[KopiOkaya]

Did you get asked or approached by any one of them the other night?

Nope... but some Viet lady did winked at me. I just continue my photo taking.

[KopiOkaya]

Accurate colour plus good white balance too.

Yes, the white balance of F31fd is more accurate than F200EXR indeed.

Sorry arh.... I don't mean to pick on the F200EXR (unlike some guy in the other forum). As you know, I had the F200EXR before, so I think I am in a good position to comment on both cameras.

But frankly speaking, the F200EXR is a very good camera when compared to most current models.

[madmacs]

Yes, the white balance of F31fd is more accurate than F200EXR indeed.

Sorry arh.... I don't mean to pick on the F200EXR (unlike some guy in the other forum). As you know, I had the F200EXR before, so I think I am in a good position to comment on both cameras.

But frankly speaking, the F200EXR is a very good camera when compared to most current models.

i have used the F11 and F30 for the past 3 yrs+, and after looking at the photos taken with the F200EXR, i didn't think the improvements were significant enough to make me want to upgrade. the F30 (and F31) are still good to use.

[littlegenie]

How about F60fd?

[KopiOkaya]

....after looking at the photos taken with the F200EXR, i didn't think the improvements were significant enough to make me want to upgrade. the F30 (and F31) are still good to use.

The F200EXR excels in capturing wider dynamic range. But if we compose on images and control our F30/F30fd carefully, we can achieve similar results.

[KopiOkaya]

How about F60fd?

I have never tried the F60fd, so I cannot comment. However, I have tried the F100fd (a higher model) before, and I don't find it better than F31fd.

[KopiOkaya]

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/IKEA_Kitchen6.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/2.8, 8mm, ISO 800


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/IKEA_Kitchen7-1.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/2.8, 8mm, ISO 800


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/IKEA_Kitchen9.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/2.8, 8mm, ISO 800


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/IKEA_Kitchen10.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/2.8, 8mm, ISO 800
[photos: KopiOKaya]

[KopiOkaya]

I was at the Esplanade this evening watching Chinese instrumental performance "Melodies Under The Moon"
(月夜下的旋律), which is a part of Moonfest – A Mid-Autumn Celebration.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/EsplanadeMidAutumnEvent1.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/3.2, 8mm, ISO 800


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/EsplanadeMidAutumnEvent2.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/4.9, 24mm, ISO 800
[photos: KopiOKaya]


I wish all SgShoot members a wonderful Mid-Autumn Festival.

[andikong]

Wow, you love Chinese music, me too especially the classical violin version of '梁祝' beautiful,
and I have a good collections of all type of Chinese musical instrument CDs.
Those Chinese classical pieces inspire me very much in my works -Serenity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM5rabRd6eg&feature=related

[bluffname]

I was down at Esplanade with KopiOKaya. Actually the music last night was :thumbsdown: Chinese orchestra playing Chinese pop songs and playing was very so so.

Shooting conditions also difficult but good thing the performance wasn't good and many people walked off, so we kept switching places until finally got reasonably good seats.

At the Esplanade Concourse was worse, music bad, musicians not photogenic at all, we pan chan (give chance) and stayed for one song, then left.

Butterfly lovers... Hmmmm the pixs of butterflies look like they making love, ha ha. Lovely. Thanks for the music :) But I think there are better versions than Vanessa Mae's? Although perhaps not with the lovely butterflies

[bluffname]

Two images to share from same concert:

Happy Happy Pipaist

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/chinese/happy2.jpg

-------

Kiss Kiss Cellist, desaturated

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/chinese/kiss2.jpg

[KopiOkaya]

I was down at Esplanade with KopiOKaya. Actually the music last night was :thumbsdown: Chinese orchestra playing Chinese pop songs and playing was very so so.

Shooting conditions also difficult but good thing the performance wasn't good and many people walked off, so we kept switching places until finally got reasonably good seats.

The performance was not so bad lah. Just that some of the children got very impatient and the parents had to leave with them.

[bluffname]

The performance was not so bad lah. Just that some of the children got very impatient and the parents had to leave with them.

IMHWO (in my how lian opinion - must keep to the topic of how lian mah) the performance was quite bad. Especially the piece that had a "Chinese saxaphone" that sounded like someone groaning in constipation :rofl:

[KopiOkaya]

Wow, you love Chinese music,
Those Chinese classical pieces inspire me very much in my works -Serenity

My all-time favourite Chinese classical music is 春江花月夜 or Spring Blossoms on a Moonlit River. I have the HUGO audiophile-version album CD. Yes, while studying abroad, I listened to Chinese classical music to return to my culture and heritage.

[KopiOkaya]

Especially the piece that had a "Chinese saxaphone" that sounded like someone groaning in constipation :rofl:

Where got so bad? IMHWO, it sounded more like a donkey braying.

[andikong]

My all-time favourite Chinese classical music is 春江花月夜 or Moonlit River in Spring. I have the HUGO audiophile-version album CD. Yes, while studying abroad, I listened to Chinese classical music to return to my culture and heritage.

This version of the live performance is beautiful and very good sound recording.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lykgg5phVJE

[bluffname]

This version of the live performance is beautiful and very good sound recording.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lykgg5phVJE

Soooooo much better than the Esplanade concert! Performers also beautiful :victory:

[andikong]

Soooooo much better than the Esplanade concert! Performers also beautiful :victory:

You are absolutely right, cannot compare they are professional.
One more my old time favourite - pipa ‘杨春白雪’ hope you like it，

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qahkjkdfRyg

[KopiOkaya]

This version of the live performance is beautiful and very good sound recording.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lykgg5phVJE

Yes, you are right....

The recording is clear especially on the pipa (my ears could pickup every pluck on the strings). I own a pair of Bose MusicMonitor computer speakers, so the audio enjoyment is enhanced further.

[KopiOkaya]

Two images to share from same concert...

My turn to 'how lian'....

Photographer's note: The orange-yellow blotches were casted by the stage lightings.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Moonfest_4.jpg


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Moonfest_2.jpg


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Moonfest_3.jpg


Photographer's note: This image was shot as it is; not Photoshopped.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Moonfest_1.jpg
[photos: KopiOkaya]

Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Lens: Nikon 70-300 G AFS VR

[andikong]

One more for testing your sound system, the 古琴 performance by the same master。 I like this 5000yrs old instrument, sounds very Zen and a mood of being there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8F0G4QEQYg&feature=related

[jacob]

i think we need to start a thread on chinese musics in the cafe section liao. :)

[KopiOkaya]

One more for testing your sound system...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8F0G4QEQYg&feature=related

WAH..... I could hear everything, even the acoustics of the room he was playing in. It was a relatively small room with low ceiling, plastered wood walls and carpeted floor.

[KopiOkaya]

i think we need to start a thread on chinese musics in the cafe section liao. :)

Eh.... Mai kah jiao leh. :knock1:

This shows that Fuji users are cultured and musically inclined. In another word.... we've got good taste and appreciate the finer things in life.

[bluffname]

You are absolutely right, cannot compare they are professional.

Hey Andi,

Don't play play with Esplanade. Sometimes they also have professional and WORLD CLASS performers, both locals and international artistes. If you enjoy music and photography you should go there to shoot some of their concerts, either at Concourse or Waterfront. Both sides are FREE :thumbsup:

But music quality tikam tikam, sometimes excellent, sometimes so so and, if suay, then terok and in that case just go off lor.

[andikong]

Our Chinese civilization is over more than 5000 yrs old, and tracing back the culture is tremendous, be it art or music.
As KopiOkaya have said early, we must know our Chinese Culture and heritage.

This 8.25 mins long flute solo performance is really soothing and kind to your ears.
What a brilliant performer!:thumbsup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xft92cJB6Y

[andikong]

Hey Andi,

Don't play play with Esplanade. Sometimes they also have professional and WORLD CLASS performers, both locals and international artistes. If you enjoy music and photography you should go there to shoot some of their concerts, either at Concourse or Waterfront. Both sides are FREE :thumbsup:

But music quality tikam tikam, sometimes excellent, sometimes so so and, if suay, then terok and in that case just go off lor.

Did these 婺剧 opera shots in Zhejiang, 金华市。Using a PnS Canon camera,
cannot get too close 3X only. I love Chinese opera also, namely Peking Opera 京剧, 越剧 and 刘三姐.

http://http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Decorated%20images/ChineseOpera14666.jpghttp://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Decorated%20images/ChineseOpera14666.jpg

[bluffname]

Did these 婺剧 opera shots in Zhejiang, 金华市。Using a PnS Canon camera,
cannot get too close 3X only. I love Chinese opera also, namely Peking Opera 京剧, 越剧 and 刘三姐.

When was this? I missed it :( must have been one of those nights I too tired to go down.

Oh! in Zhejiang ah, I thought at Esplanade!

[KopiOkaya]

Did these 婺剧 opera shots in Zhejiang, 金华市。Using a PnS Canon camera,
cannot get too close 3X only. I love Chinese opera also, namely Peking Opera 京剧, 越剧 and 刘三姐.

Bluffname can read liitle Chinese (喝洋墨水, or drink western ink), so better if you can write in English also.

Let me do the translation:

婺剧 is Wu opera. Originated in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, some 400 years ago, Wu opera is a popular traditional Chinese art form in Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces.

金华市, or "City of Golden Brilliance", is a prefecture-level city in central Zhejiang province, People's Republic of China. The city is also well-known for its Jinhua ham, or 金华火腿. This is a type of dry-cured ham widely used in Chinese cuisines to flavor stewed and braised foods as well as for making the stocks and broths of many Chinese soups.

京剧, or Peking Opera, is a kind of Chinese opera that began in the mid-nineteenth century and became extremely popular among the court of the Qing dynasty. It is considered one of the highest expressions of Chinese culture.

越剧, Yue Opera or Shaoxing opera (not the Chinese wine), is a local Chinese opera popular in the southern regions of the Yangtze River. It originated in Shengxian County (present Shengzhou City), in the Shaoxing region of northeastern Zhejiang Province, which belonged to the Yue State in ancient times, so it was popularly known as Yueju (越劇, Yue opera). Yue opera has a history of about 800 years. It was derived from a kind of story-singing. At first, it was performed with a small drum and hardwood clappers for rhythm and later, choral and orchestral accompaniment was added. It drew some musical elements from Shao opera and subsequently formed its own characteristics.

刘三姐, or Liu San Jie, is a charming, sassy, fictitious heroine of a 1960 film. The movie is set amongst the beautiful karst formations and clear waters of Guangxi Province. Liu San Jie is a rare example of a movie that mixes ideology with just plain fun. The Communist ideals present (idealistic, pure poor vs. predatory rich) are well integrated into the story.

[bluffname]

Thanks KopiOKaya for the translation and explanation. I could figure out 刘三姐, or Liu San Jie becuase 三 is one of the few words I can read! :rofl:

[KopiOkaya]

Thanks KopiOKaya for the translation and explanation. I could figure out 刘三姐, or Liu San Jie becuase 三 is one of the few words I can read! :rofl:

Food maestro must know the word "三" in 三烙面, San Lao Mian or three steps hand-pulled noodles.

[bluffname]

Food maestro must know the word "三" in 三烙面, San Lao Mian or three steps hand-pulled noodles.

Maths maestro also must know :rofl:

[jacob]

Thanks KopiOKaya for the translation and explanation. I could figure out 刘三姐, or Liu San Jie becuase 三 is one of the few words I can read! :rofl:

better than me. I only can read my Chinese name:sweat:

[andikong]

Food maestro must know the word "三" in 三烙面, San Lao Mian or three steps hand-pulled noodles.

Very well and detail interpretations of the different operas in China.
One more you have left out to mention 金华市 is very famous for its 金华火腿 (Chinese Ham). Practically every restaurant use it for their soup base.

One more of the opera shots.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Decorated%20images/Opera2.jpg

[KopiOkaya]

One more you have left out to mention 金华市 is very famous for its 金华火腿 (Chinese Ham). Practically every restaurant use it for their soup base.

Ah yes.... the famous 金华火腿 (Jinhua Ham). I was about to add this very, very good but expensive delicacy to my list.

Some interesting facts about this flavorful delicacy. Jinhua ham is traditionally produced using the hind legs of a breed of pigs native to China known as the "two ends black" (兩頭烏), which have black hair growing on their heads and hindquarters with white mid-sections. This breed is quick to mature, has excellent meat quality, and thin skin. Ham production begins when air temperatures drops below 10 degrees Celsius. The process takes approximately 8 to 10 months to complete

By the way, Bluffname is a keen cook too; like yourself. :cheers:

[KopiOkaya]

Maths maestro also must know :rofl:

4D and Toto maestro must know also.

By the way, Andi has got very good recipes for duck. :thumbsup:

[KopiOkaya]

better than me. I only can read my Chinese name:sweat:

And I am very sure you can read '新加坡'.

[andikong]

By the way, Bluffname is a keen cook too; like yourself. :cheers:[/QUOTE]

Well, one fine day we'll have some food gathering cum food photo shooting
meet up, eating and enjoy shooting at the same time.

My 拿手好菜 is braised Ox-tail in red wine cooked in a slow-cooker..

This yellow citrus fruit, the 'Budda's hand' very fragrant plant, very good for Chinese tea mixed when dried. Picture taken in JinHua city again.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Decorated%20images/BuddasHand.jpg

[andikong]

Two Hairy crabs shots from the dinning table while have dinner with a group of frends in Shanghai.
The best hairy crab I have ever eaten, each person have both choice of a male and female crab.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Decorated%20images/HairyCrabs_5438.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Decorated%20images/HairyCrab.jpg

[bluffname]

Wah, OT until now talk about Hairy crab! Next will be Harry Lee. Lucky this place not, er, the other forum.

Every year I want to eat Shanghai crab but in the end miss the season must try and make it this time!

BTW is Jinhua ham available? Few CNY ago I wanted to buy at Chinatown, but nowadays never see anymore.

[madmacs]

Two Hairy crabs shots from the dinning table while have dinner with a group of frends in Shanghai.
The best hairy crab I have ever eaten, each person have both choice of a male and female crab.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Decorated%20images/HairryCrab.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Decorated%20images/HairyCrab.jpg

the first pic color look really off. in the second pic, can see both plates of crab approx same color.

[andikong]

the first pic color look really off. in the second pic, can see both plates of crab approx same color.

Sorry didn't mention the pics was not taken with my Fujifilm F200EXR but with my old Canon A620,
colour white balance was not accurate and was taken at the restaurant available light quite dim. I agree to your comments.

[KopiOkaya]

My 拿手好菜 is braised Ox-tail in red wine cooked in a slow-cooker..

This yellow citrus fruit, the 'Budda's hand' very fragrant plant, very good for Chinese tea mixed when dried.

Ah yes..... I love ox-tail soup.

Strangely, in western countries 'Buddha's hand' is called 'goblin fingers'.

[KopiOkaya]

Wah, OT until now talk about Hairy crab!

This thread is about the art of being 'how lian' mah... We can be 'how lian' about everything; from photography to Chinese classical music to food. Also, this shows that Fuji users are Renaissance Man - can shoot, can play or appreciate music, and can cook.

By the way, "拿手好菜" means specialty dish, or very skilled at preparing a dish.

[KopiOkaya]

Two Hairy crabs shots from the dinning table while have dinner with a group of frends in Shanghai.
The best hairy crab I have ever eaten, each person have both choice of a male and female crab.

These "大闸蟹" or Chinese mitten crabs remind me of tarantulas which haven't been evolved fully.

[andikong]

After eating all the hairy crabs, now we're having Italian meal with Italian soda drinks. All these two items are part of the menu I have created for my client.
Both pictures were shot with a PnS camera.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Decorated%20images/BeefSpaghettiG2.jpg Beef Spaghetti

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Decorated%20images/RedSodaNew3copy.jpg Italian Soda Drinks

[salnts]

why so many food here LOL

[KopiOkaya]

why so many food here LOL

Because we are Singaporean and we love food.

[KopiOkaya]

Met up with Andy (andikong) over ice kopi at Sunset Way this afternoon.

I took this image at the kopitiam to test out the dynamic range of the F31fd.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/F31fdDynamicRange.jpg
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, F/5, 8mm, ISO 100
[photo: KopiOkaya]

[andikong]

Comparing the two photos, I can concluded that my F200EXR set @ DR400 is no better than the F31 in terms of dynamic range, moreover I have increase my expose by +1/3.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Decorated%20images/SunsetWay3346.jpg

[KopiOkaya]

A quick comparison of the shooting specs between the 2 cameras:

Andikong's F200EXR
ISO: 400
Dynamic range: 400%
Shutter speed: 1/420 sec
Aperture: F9
Exposure Compensation: +0.3 EV
Metering mode: Pattern
Focal length: 6mm

KopiOkaya's F31fd
ISO: 100
Dynamic range: NA
Shutter speed: 1/600 sec
Aperture: F5
Exposure Compensation: 0 EV
Metering mode: Pattern
Focal length: 8mm

Strange enough, both cameras reacted differently under the same lighting condition. In fact, with Andy's higher ISO and +0.3 EV settings, the F200EXR should show more shadow areas. My only explanation is that it could be due to the camera's metering and the difference in focal length (6mm vs. 8mm).

My initial thought was the F200EXR, which uses the new generation SuperCCD EXR sensor, should perform better. After this, it really looks like the F31fd is a dinosaur which is able to survive in present day.

[salnts]

i think it depends where you meter and the focal length like you mentioned.

btw i do notice the fuji 200exr has a slight blueish tint to it. bought one recently for my dad and i had a few mins play time with it ;)

[KopiOkaya]

i think it depends where you meter and the focal length like you mentioned.

I metered at the center (the bright area). I think Andy did the same too.

btw i do notice the fuji 200exr has a slight blueish tint to it.

It looks more like greenish-blue (cyan) tint to me.

[KopiOkaya]

The Fuji FUN folks were at Joo Chiat last evening. Midway through the outing, there was a discussion of comparing image quality from a F31fd, F200EXR and F70EXR.

I will post mine from the FinePix F31fd first.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/TempleatJooChiatf31fd.jpg

ISO: 1600
Dynamic range: NA
Shutter speed: 1/10 sec
Aperture: F2.8
Exposure Compensation: 0 EV
Metering mode: Average
Focal length: 8mm


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/LongPhung.jpg

ISO: 800
Dynamic range: NA
Shutter speed: 1/60 sec
Aperture: F3.7
Exposure Compensation: 0 EV
Metering mode: Average
Focal length: 14.1mm

[photos: KopiOkaya]

[sgsoonhoe]

Photo straight out of F70EXR, resize to 1024 x 768 by photobucket during upload..
http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp220/pbsoonhoe/Joo%20Chiat%202009/20091017JooChiatF70EXR_1682.jpg

ISO: 1600
Dynamic range: 400%
Shutter speed: 1/4 sec
Aperture: F4.7
Exposure Compensation: 0 EV
Metering mode: Multi-Segment
Focal length: 8.7mm

http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp220/pbsoonhoe/Joo%20Chiat%202009/PB20091017JooChiatF70EXR_1653.jpg

ISO: 200
Dynamic range: 800% (EXR=DR mode)
Shutter speed: 1/4.5 sec
Aperture: F5.28
Exposure Compensation: 0 EV
Metering mode: Multi-Segment
Focal length: 14mm

[bluffname]

My version of the Joo Chiat Red Light.

S5 Plo with Nikkor 18-70 cheapo poison lens
ISO: 1600
Dynamic range: 400%
Shutter speed: 1/13 sec
Aperture: f4.2
Exposure Compensation: Shot at manual, I think underexpose a bit
Metering mode: matrix
Focal length: 35mm

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http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/FUN/red-light-9910.jpg

[bluffname]

For the Long Phung, looks like KopiOKaya's F31 version is best :thumbsup:
Mine either like this, or inside restaurant brighter and signboard washout :(

S5 Plo with Nikkor 18-70 cheapo poison lens
ISO: 800
Dynamic range: 400%
Shutter speed: 1/40 sec
Aperture: f5.6
Exposure Compensation: Shot at manual, underexpose a bit
Metering mode: matrix
Focal length: 44mm

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http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/FUN/long-phung-9892.jpg