How to buy a good camera

I had few cameras in my life before. From the medium priced to the cheapest. 

So far I can't afford to get the expansive high-rated camera.

It is because:

1- I don't have the big budget

2- Don't need a posh and fancy camera

3- Not a photographer as a profession

4- Not keen to bring a big bag full of camera and it's gadgets around (especially when you have a dotting daughter to focus on) 

5- Only need camera that can fit into my handbag/clutch/bag pack jumbled with other stuffs.

Despite the reasons, I do still scout around for a trusted brand, high quality photo, easy to carry and has some similar specs of a high-end camera. 

Here are some of the shortlisted cameras I have read the reviews (budget in mind RM1000 the most), however yet to choose :)  

Canon PowerShot SX280HS

• Price is below $250  equivalent to RM787
• Small, could fit into bags/pockets
• Zoom function of 20x zoom lens with optical stabilization
• Battery life of 210 shots (not the best in the market but i don't mind to buy an extra battery as a backup)
• Build-in WIFI and NFC for quick image transfer to phone. 
• A GPS radio for adding location data to your images and full manual exposure controls in addition to a bevy of automatic modes.
• Turns on quickly and focuses in no time. 
• Video images are not very clear. 
• Photo and colours of images are accurate and also sharper than smartphone.  

Sony Cyber-shot WX350

 

• $249 = RM780
• Smaller sized from Canon, compact frame
• Zoom function is 20x zoom lens.
• Longer Batter life ( 470 shots, according to Sony)
• Low quality indoor image
• WIFI and NFC  built in.
• Stability, fits all occasion.
• Wi-Fi and NFC, plus a big, bright display (though not quite as nice as Canon’s), and fast performance. 
• Lower image quality
• Doesn't capture clear image in indoor surrounding.

Canon PowerShot Elph 340 HS

Canon’s Elph cameras have been in demand for a long time due to the compact size and reliable image quality. However, if I top up and upgrade to the SX280HS is well worth it for the significantly longer zoom lens and greater photographic controls.

Fujifilm’s FinePix F850EXR

The green colour is nice but...

It lacks optical image stabilization instead opting for the less-effective sensor-shift type. 

Produced messier images at ISO 800 and above thanks to overly-aggressive noise reduction (creating the dreaded “watercolor painting” effect) and lacks Wi-Fi, so you can’t transfer images to your smartphone with the camera.

The two top choices would be the preferred choices but I've just thrown in the other two, to have better comparisons. 

Now is the time to think.
Do share me any experience or brands which you had chance to utilized before. I very much appreciate comments. =)

Mourning for MH17 News

Today, Malaysia, 22 August 2014, is mourning of  MH17 which was shotdown in Ukraine. The remains of 20 passengers has been brought home from Amsterdam arrived in KLIA in the morning to be given the proper burial ceremony.

These are the link of news in Malaysia for #MH17:

thestar.com.my

therakyatpost.com


www.themalaysianinsider.com



www.nst.com.my



themalaymailonline.com



Al-fatihah and my sincere condolences to all family members of the passengers of MH17.  =~(

Bolster Laundry bag ~ (BLB)

I would like to share with you the steps of making a laundry bag from a bolster case. o (∩ ω ∩) o

Easy peasyy!  It would be a 2 minutes job if you have a sewing machine. :-! However you will be able to do it ... within 10 minutes without a sewing machine..I promise! =D

Before we start the sharing session. If you are not sure of what is a bolster... click here for more info ~~http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Used-Bolster-Buying-Guide-/10000000177319924/g.html

Once you have the idea of bolster case, please proceed. =))
Firstly, get a bolster case, which you don't want to use or you have extras at home.

 
Lay the case flat on a table and cut the case into 2 parts. You could either have it both the similar size or you could adjust the size to make it (One bigger than the other).

But for my tutorial,  I cut it into 2 half in the middle.
From the drawing below, you can see the drawstrings are at the end of the case. These will be used as the tie up of the bags. 

After cutting them into half, turn the wrong sides out.
Sew 1 inch from the part you just cut to make it into a bag.


Et Voila!!!  You will have 2 laundry bags ready in no time!!

At home, I have 2 laundry bags made of bolster case. I made it for my daughter's daily clothing from the daycare. It is very handy to have 2 as I can wash it every alternate day. 

dirty clothes in, tie up bags,go home, throw the dirty clothes in the washing machine and so does the laundry bag. 

Do share me a pic if you have tried one!

~(@^_^@)~   o (∩ ω ∩) o

If you have a small pillow for kids, you could also make it as a pillow case for them. Cute!

I will upload my daughter's photo soon.