A day of updates!

peaz · 8th Jan 2007, 10:00 PM

Let's see (checks my personal blog site)...

Firstly, I'm getting really annoyed with the rating system that most of the sites use these days. Today's target? dpreview.com.

Granted, some of the cameras may deserve them. But heck, more than 12 out of the latest 20 cameras reviewed is highly recommended? I didn't know that ALL the camera manufacturers has perfected the product manufacturing process?

Sheesh. Full rant here

Oh, I've also sold my Lowepro CompuDayPack and have decided to get the SlingShot 200 AW as my D70's new home.
The design of the SlingShot is pretty much what I want from a camera bag! It's a wonder why I didn't realise this much earlier?

. Full blog entry here.

BTW, here's a useful tip I got from Leian to deal with annoying noise...
"when you can't block out an offending noise, try imagine it is something else. Transform the hum of the refridgerator into a distant waterfall -- use your imagination to transform annoying noises into soothing companions.

Another trick is to hum along with offending noise. This works well with contruction, heavy machinery, crying babies, etc. If you have jackhammer sound outside, mask noise by quietly buzz-zz-zz-zz-ing along. Match the pitch and intensity of your humming to the noise."

Adrian Wong · 9th Jan 2007, 04:26 AM

Eh, the SlingShot is a slingbag?

Hmm.. How come it never caught my eyes before.

peaz · 9th Jan 2007, 07:38 AM

Yup a slingbag. very interesting design.

Adrian Wong · 9th Jan 2007, 08:39 AM

Yup! Looks like a mini-backpack, only that it has a single strap, instead of two.

Chai · 9th Jan 2007, 10:11 AM

I'm planning to get a belt system with lens cases for faster 'reload' action. Bags are good for transporting though.

I'm going to Sg to get some bags.

peaz · 9th Jan 2007, 10:18 AM

When are you going? I might want to buy a few extra stuffs

paiseh to ask my friend to buy more than just the slingshot cos it adds bulk to her luggage space. haha

Chai · 9th Jan 2007, 10:30 AM

Just to let you know what I'm planning to get.

- Toploader 75 AW (2)
- SF Deluxe Waistbelt

Adding to my current Lowepros I'm carrying:
- Offtrail 2
- Lens Case 4

If it's nothing too big, I might still be able to bring it back.

ZuePhok · 9th Jan 2007, 11:08 AM

when u going to sg chai?
will be there this thursday

strawroot · 9th Jan 2007, 11:52 AM

slingbag looks easy to carry.. those with only shoulder strap, looks so tiring!

Adrian Wong · 11th Jan 2007, 01:27 AM

Hmm.. the SlingShot really looks interesting.

Too bad I'm outta dough.

8th Jan 2007, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,584 Reputation: 1673 Rep Power: 32	A day of updates! Let's see (checks my personal blog site)... Firstly, I'm getting really annoyed with the rating system that most of the sites use these days. Today's target? dpreview.com. Granted, some of the cameras may deserve them. But heck, more than 12 out of the latest 20 cameras reviewed is highly recommended? I didn't know that ALL the camera manufacturers has perfected the product manufacturing process? Sheesh. Full rant here Oh, I've also sold my Lowepro CompuDayPack and have decided to get the SlingShot 200 AW as my D70's new home. The design of the SlingShot is pretty much what I want from a camera bag! It's a wonder why I didn't realise this much earlier? . Full blog entry here. BTW, here's a useful tip I got from Leian to deal with annoying noise... "when you can't block out an offending noise, try imagine it is something else. Transform the hum of the refridgerator into a distant waterfall -- use your imagination to transform annoying noises into soothing companions. Another trick is to hum along with offending noise. This works well with contruction, heavy machinery, crying babies, etc. If you have jackhammer sound outside, mask noise by quietly buzz-zz-zz-zz-ing along. Match the pitch and intensity of your humming to the noise." __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Follow me at Twitter Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography Last edited by Leian : 8th Jan 2007 at 10:58 PM. Reason: Language Nazi-ness

9th Jan 2007, 04:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,299 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Eh, the SlingShot is a slingbag? Hmm.. How come it never caught my eyes before. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

9th Jan 2007, 07:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,584 Reputation: 1673 Rep Power: 32	Yup a slingbag. very interesting design. __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Follow me at Twitter Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography

9th Jan 2007, 08:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,299 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Yup! Looks like a mini-backpack, only that it has a single strap, instead of two. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

9th Jan 2007, 10:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	I'm planning to get a belt system with lens cases for faster 'reload' action. Bags are good for transporting though. I'm going to Sg to get some bags. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

9th Jan 2007, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,584 Reputation: 1673 Rep Power: 32	When are you going? I might want to buy a few extra stuffs paiseh to ask my friend to buy more than just the slingshot cos it adds bulk to her luggage space. haha __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Follow me at Twitter Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography

9th Jan 2007, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	Just to let you know what I'm planning to get. - Toploader 75 AW (2) - SF Deluxe Waistbelt Adding to my current Lowepros I'm carrying: - Offtrail 2 - Lens Case 4 If it's nothing too big, I might still be able to bring it back. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

9th Jan 2007, 11:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
ZuePhok Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Floating Island Of Mandango Posts: 8,732 Reputation: 3155 Rep Power: 46	when u going to sg chai? will be there this thursday __________________ my motto: poison first, think later.

9th Jan 2007, 11:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
strawroot I Lurrrve Panda Biscuit! Join Date: 3 Jul 2006 Location: sitting next to da almighty boss Posts: 2,377 Reputation: 2100 Rep Power: 27	slingbag looks easy to carry.. those with only shoulder strap, looks so tiring! __________________ You know you're really trailer trash when... You think Genitalia is an Italian airline.

11th Jan 2007, 01:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,299 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Hmm.. the SlingShot really looks interesting. Too bad I'm outta dough. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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