namasiavic: July 2009

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

My cam, pushing its limit in: slow shutter..(?)

Well, this particular type of effect made me wonder.. Can I snap this kind of effect with my compact digital camera?

I didn't snap this pic. Got it from here.

But, my digicam shutter speed can't be controlled or change freely like a DSLR. Yet, after a couple of trial and error, I've found a way to create such effect.

I used fireworks mode (It's said so in my digicam, dunno the real name..). I also used timer to snap the shot and placed my cam on a still object (since I don't have a tripod) or my shaky hand would make the pic blurry. With a little touch up using Photoscape...wala..

Hmm... I can see other possibilities with this effect..

Friday, July 24, 2009

Perodua Viva Elite...what so 'elite' about it?

Looks nice..too bad it's just cosmetic..

After their cheap version of Perodua Viva (Perodua Viva 660 BX), now the 'overpriced' face lift (is it?) version named Perodua Viva Elite.

Seriously, what's so elite about this new version? The specs are all the same as the previous model. Ok, the front grill looks nice but...that's all about it..nothing else.

For a professional review, visit this link. PaulTan.

I'm going to rant about this..amateurishly. hehe..

First and foremost, for me, Perodua really have stray away from its 'Building Car People First' motto. They've really change to 'Building Car First, People'.

Just look at this new version of Perodua Viva. It's a total rip off. The previous Viva model/version was already a rip off to begin with. I've own one before (in which I regretted it) so I know how it feels like to drive this car. Basically, it's the same car with same body, same chassis, same engine, same everything.

Ok, it's a standard car just like every other car out there but my main point of concern which piss me off since it makes me feel like I'm being rip off is the PRICE. Yes, it's just so overpriced for a car of this quality.

I know it's basically engineered by Toyota+Daihatsu but the problem is Perodua downgrade it yet sells them with a hefty price tag.

I know there are people who would still buy this car. Well, it's their cash, their choice.

But still, Perodua, what happen to you? Why are you becoming more of a 'Blood sucker'?

p/s: I wonder what happen to Perodua Nautica...hmm.. I'm yet to find any on the road until now.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Perodua Viva 660 BX......??!!

I wonder, no radio, so why is there an aerial attached?

Perodua just launch a 'cheaper' version of the overpriced Viva. All I can say is...better buy a second hand car or if you want a brand new cheap car, go for Proton Iswara (don't know weather Proton still manufactured it or not). Better known as 'kereta kebal'. It got better spec with almost the same price.

The specification for this new model are as follows;
1. 660cc DVVT engine 47hp @ 7,200rpm, 58Nm @ 4,400rpm

2. No power steering.
3. No power windows.
4. No central locking.
5. No radio.
6. No reverse sensors.
7. Unpainted bumpers.
8. Manual transmission only.
9. Only available in Ivory White, Ebony Black and Glittering Silver.

The price, RM25,300. PaulTan.

I've done two reviews on Perodua Viva, here and here. I also was once an owner of Perodua Viva for 1 full year and I just hated it. Seeing the spec of this new model, I hated it already.

I feel like Perodua is treating the consumers as some mindless, easily fooled, cheap bastard. With the standard of the older models of Perodua Viva, this new model is the worst of them all. And this new model is actually a replacement for Perodua Kancil? Even Kancil is way better!!

I'm not a Perodua hater. Perodua Myvi was a good (even though I find it ugly :p) car but Perodua Viva? Sorry, a bad car is a bad car. Period.

The sad part is, someone would still buy this car without even noticing they've been ripped off only to realize it after signing the Hire Purchase deal.

Friday, July 17, 2009

My Cam, pushing its limit in: micro setting

Part 1

It's been a while since my last post. Got lots of things needed to be done.

Suddenly, a revelation struck my mind...well, not really.. actually, I've been snapping some pictures using my digital compact camera. It's an Olympus FE-210. And I wonder, how good this camera is. So, I decided to test it.

Oh, I also used a simple photo editing software, Photoscape. Ok, maybe not as good as Photoshop but it's a freeware.

So, basically, I'm using a simple digital camera plus a simple photo editing software. (Yup..it's a great excuse if I snap some 'not-so-good' photos...hehe)

In this post, I'm testing its micro setting capability.

Hmm.. I still see some artifacts in these photos...Oh well..I'm using JPEG format anyway..