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I've MOVED!!! everything's at kitleefotografie.com

2010-07-20T09:34:00.004+08:00

I've moved everything to my new URL.

kitleefotografie.com
Pls visit the new site! thx!!

a Million uses for the Rolex Deepsea..

2010-04-23T13:57:00.000+08:00

So.. what is a 6 grand rolex deepsea good for? Besides telling time and looking smart on any man's wrist.. it also makes a perfect "wedge". ..that's right.. just like how the old school mahjong players use soysauce plates to make their table stable...

Seen here, is a deepsea used as a wedge, to keep a box of 7 audemars piguet royal oaks at perfect viewing angle!! (+ the PP Nautilus). .. about 200K give of take a little. . .

that's right, little rollie, know your role!

New Lens! kinda canon 24-105 L

2010-04-22T14:47:00.001+08:00

So I pick this up last week, finally bought it back to the office to use.. and also make this first pic. by comparison, it's very very similar.. except that all the buttons and rings don't move... I tried on the lens cap...too bad that didn't fit, otherwise I'd have got a nice lid for my cup.. the walls are thicker, so maybe I'll get a 76 or 75mm one! the hood, on the other hand, kinda fits!! (doesn't lock on!)

They CLAIM it's made in JAPAN and uses foodgrade PP. .. let's hope so!!

anyways, so I walked into the pantry to give it a wash before i use it, and the tea lady got freaked out asking why I'm literally WASHING my lens! I told her it's just a cup! hahahha..

Aperture 3 or save $200 towards the iPad

2010-04-13T10:41:00.001+08:00

I'm considering if I should upgrade to Aperture 3. .the only thing I really want out of it is the native support for RAW files from my E-P2. .. i mean, I'm getting by with the RAW converter by Pauwels...

so I guess it's okay! any other features I should be looking out for in Aperture 3 ?? or should I just save the $200 and use it towards my iPad.. $200 is a bit more than 1/3 of an iPad already!!

New Rolex Submariner announced at Baselworld: Green on Green

2010-04-01T12:02:00.000+08:00

Seriously? green on green?? I know Rolex always makes their "special" edition stuff green, but isn't this a bit too much green? Supposingly it comes with ceramic bezel.. available in Green bezel green face, and black face.. (but if it's the black face, then it'd just look exactly like the 50th anniversary one)?

Photo Journal: Fortress Hill - the place where we call home

2010-03-29T21:40:00.000+08:00

On a nice Sunday afternoon late in March, I casually stroll thru the streets which I rush thru everyday. Part of the morning and evening rush like everything in this city... Slow down and breath in what make Fortress Hill: Our home. (photos taken with Leica M6, CV 15mm lens, Fuji Proplus2 film).

Adobe’s ‘Content-Aware Fill’ Is Photoshop Magic

2010-03-26T10:41:00.000+08:00

I'll be soon out of a job...

New Pen & Leather notebook

2010-03-22T15:33:00.000+08:00

I'd just want to share a pic of my new leather notebook and pen. The notebook I got from citysuper. the skin WAS an ugly beige-y pink leather..but I knew it had potentials! after some coffee/tea staining, I set the thing on fire!! i think it looks pretty good.

OH... the pen I got from work! ha! it's one of the best ball point pen I've ever used! if you were at the supplier summit, you probably got one too! Kudos to the stationary dept for this round!

Pentax Auto 110 x Olympus E-P2 on m43, test shots

2010-03-12T11:05:00.002+08:00

The adapter for the Pentax Auto 110 to Micro 4/3 finally arrived after a week. I got it off ebay from jinfinance, he's a reliable seller and very professional. I'd highly recommend it! The adapter itself is of good quality. Even though the seller mentioned there's some light leaks, I don't notice any when installed. The mount, like any other china mount can be a hit or miss, the one I got was okay.. nice fit on the body side, a bit tight on the lens side. I use the 50mm to loosen it up a bit by repeatedly installing and removing. Much smoother now.

The Pentax Auto 110 lens are design for the 110 film format. The size is very similar to the sensor on the E-P2. Making full utilization of the lens without leaving much of a vignette. I've tested the 24mm and 50mm... all 2 came out decent. I still have a 18mm at home, but not caps so it's mounted to my Pentax body sitting inside the dehumidifier. Like the newer canon lens, the aperture of these are controlled by the body, there's no aperture ring on the lens and it remains wide open at 2.8!

Test shots below, first two 50mm, last two 24mm:

Notice the shallow DOF and the sharpness! Now my gear can leave a even smaller footprint!

If you're using Pentax Auto 110 Lens on and m43 camera, pls join my flickr group!

Review: Ambertation's LightMeter for iPhone 3Gs

2010-03-11T14:22:00.003+08:00

A few days ago, I downloaded the $2.99 app call LightMeter. The developer claims:

With LightMeter you can turn your iPhone 3G-S into a simple exposure meter. LightMeter makes use of the new auto focus camera built into the iPhone 3G-S to determine the exposure of any scene you capture. Simply start LightMeter, take a photo and read the exposure for that scene from the exposure dial. It really is as easy as that.

So far, I 'm very impressed!!! I've made comparison to my $100 Sekonic Twinmate L-208 analogue meter, my Canon 40D, and my Olympus E-P2's built in light meter. The result is consistant.. about 1/3 to 1 stop over everytime! (or about half a EV value)

Well, you might say it's not accurate... but the thing is, every light meter is a bit different, and I haven't developed the roll I've taken with my Rollei 35 to compare..but I must say, @ $2.99, you really can't complain!!! AND WHEN it's C O N S I S T E N T like this, I can just use it's built in "filter" setting to minus 2/3 of a stop so it's "calibrated"

More details on the app here on their official website

If you're shooting analogy all the time, you should probably have a very good idea of exposure under most situations. But if you happen to be using a iPhone 3Gs already, a few bucks would allow you to have a meter with you ALL THE TIME!!! now who wouldn't want that!

Issuu: Commercial Interior Design

2010-03-09T17:18:00.003+08:00

EVIL EVIL EVIL ... (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) Olympus... Panasonic... now SONY too..

2010-03-02T10:44:00.000+08:00

the world is getting very EVIL! that is EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) .. first Olympus with the Pen..actually, the E-P1 doesn't really count cuz it's missing the "EV" in EVIL .. .but they came thru with the E-P2 .. then Panasonic with the GF1 .. and SONY just announced it's plan for 2010, the compact EVIL camera.. apparently, it'll be using a larger APS-C sensor.. like the ones on the entry level DSLRs. We'll see who's the else will turn EVIL !!! canon ? nikon ? Leica ??

Annoying Orange 7: Passion of the Fruit

2010-02-26T12:34:00.000+08:00

LOMO LCA Instant Back+

2010-02-25T09:47:00.000+08:00

This morning when I walked in the door, my colleague waved me in with a hugh smile on his face.. I knew he was gonna show me something exciting!! Then I saw it! LOMO LCA Instant Back+ by Lomography!!

First thing I did was do a google search, check out the specs, details and all.. since I already have the diana+ instant back, this would make a nice addition to the family! Then, I came across this very nice blog by Patrick Ng..a fellow photo enthusiast and hongkongnese.. I must say, it's one of the nicer blogs I have seen in recent years! and the Photos are EXCELLENT!!

So, here's his review on the LOMO LCA Instant Back+.

FS: Official Fiberglass Tank Cover- YAMAHA SR400 SR500

2010-02-21T22:55:00.000+08:00

Official Fiberglass Tank Cover for YAMAHA SR400 SR500

I got this from Japan have never installed it on my bike.
I've sold my bike and now I'm selling off all my leftover parts.
Should fit all SR400/500s. from 93-00' with Original Gas Tank (look at the gas cap shape!)

This is a fiberglass cover that fits over the existing tank.
The actual one is primed and sand, but you'll need to do more prep-work.
You'll need one screw to mount it, I lost the original
WARNING: YOU NEED SHORTEN SEATS! ORIGINAL SEATS WILL NOT FIT!

Bidding start at less than 50% off original Price!!!
EBAY AUCTION

Daytona Fork Dust Cover YAMAHA SR400 SR500

2010-02-21T22:51:00.000+08:00

Brand NEW - YAMAHA SR400 SR500 Metallic Fork Dust Cover

I got this from Japan have never installed it on my bike.
I've sold my bike and now I'm selling off all my leftover parts.
Should fit all SR400/500s. from 78 to 07'

It's metallic, looks like aluminum, but I'm not 100% sure.
the parts number is on the package, you can contact Daytona to verify.
This one is the flat top "racing" style, with rubber rings for dust.
Replaces the rubber stock ones.

EBAY AUCTION

FS: YAMAHA SR400 SR500 Exhaust Muffler Flange SR - JAPAN

2010-02-21T22:48:00.000+08:00

Brand NEW - YAMAHA SR400 SR500 Exhaust Muffler Flange
I got this from Japan have never installed it on my bike.
I've sold my bike and now I'm selling off all my leftover parts.
Should fit all SR400/500s.

EBAY LISTING

Mamiya ZD22 Testshot 02 zoom

2010-02-19T21:50:00.005+08:00

Mamiya ZD22 Testshot 02 zoom
Originally uploaded by kitson306

Mamiya ZD22 Testshot 02

2010-02-19T21:50:00.003+08:00

Mamiya ZD22 Testshot 02
Originally uploaded by kitson306

Mamiya ZD22 Testshot 01

2010-02-19T21:50:00.001+08:00

Mamiya ZD22 Testshot 01
Originally uploaded by kitson306

ilovefake Magazine: mixing fashion, art & culture. Celebrating the spirit of youth.

2010-02-19T14:49:00.001+08:00

ilovefake Magazine is a digital bi-monthly magazine mixing fashion, art & culture. Celebrating the spirit of youth. you can see if on their website on via issuu.com

The photo stories are nice, styling is unique, and best of all, not a lot of words, not a lot of ads..

Aperture RAW Conversion apps by Charles-Axel Pauwels

2010-02-17T14:35:00.000+08:00

Olympus E-P2 x Canon 50mm 1.4 = very good portrait / event lens

2010-02-17T11:06:00.000+08:00

Using Olympus E-P2 with Canon 50mm 1.4 is a very good portrait / event lens! the crop factor makes the 50mm Canon a 100mm lens. get's right in to the action. And with f1.4, it gives the signature shallow DOF and soft warm yellowish tint under incandescent lights. The weight and size is still OK.. and not too heavy or off balanced. The mount is a china mount with no optics, therefore it shouldn't compromise any quality. full time manual focus is easy with the huge focus ring (compare to the Leica's). Overall, a very very good combo! (and very reasonably priced too!)

See some samples:

Flash soon to be obsolete ... html5 is the new way to go!

2010-02-17T10:13:00.000+08:00

I have a strong feeling (like many people) feels that html5 will be the new standard to web design & contents! I've always find flash hard to create and it seems to be a package wrapped inside a package..its not really utilizing the full capacity of the browsers and systems. With that said, I have to admit, it does reduces a LOT of uncertainties on different configs., platforms and OS.

But the main driving force behind this html5 hunch is the new video embed support and their relationship with Apple x iPhone x iPad x Adobe. If you haven't already noticed, Apple usually come into the game of an underdeveloped market, launches something innovative, and redefines it. Like with the iPod and iTunes Store. the iPhone and the AppStore, and in the near future, the iPad and the iBookstore.

The above iPod and iPhone has been on the market for over 2-3 years now and Still there's no flash support!! How is that possible?? Flash is where all our video comes into play nowadays! Unlesss.. apple thinks otherwise! With html5, all the videos will be viewable on all iphones, ipods, iPads! without having to update anything, and more importantly, without having to rely on Adobe!

As Adobe use to be a good partner with Apple, we can see now Apple is getting more and more into the software business.. to a certain extent, Apple Aperture replaces Adobe Lightroom. Apple Final Cut Studio replaces Adobe Premier... you get the idea.. So if apple decide to enter the vector market, it'll come up with something that replaces Adobe Illustrator!!

OK, back to the original programme... with HTML5, coding and running things will be much smoother and easier without relying on 3rd party developments! no JAVA, no FLASH, nothing.. just open up your text edit and start typing!!

Mary shelley's Frankenstein !! .. canon 24-105 4.0 x olympus EP2

2010-02-12T14:51:00.000+08:00

It's a Monster!!
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens on the olympus E-P2 with a Cheap China mount...

It was already one in the morning; the rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the ~~dull yellow eye~~ [crystal sharp aspherical ~~lens~~ eyes] of the creature open . . .

Mary Shelley Frankenstein