In the background, a spectacular sunset over the Straits Of Malacca. In the foreground, children playing with bubble blowers. Some of the things you chance upon on a lucky day.
But with the sun already that low on the horizon, it meant I had only a few seconds to get the shot. I was luckier when one bubble flew towards the lens. By the way, Morib Beach now has a nice esplanade.
Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f9, 1/250 sec.
I went for a preview of Olympus’ upcoming new camera yesterday. It was a hush hush, closed-door affair and because of the NDA (non-disclosure agreement), I cannot reveal anything more (as yet). All I can say is the design, specs and new features are awesome!
The new flagship PEN will be unveiled worldwide, at 1pm Malaysian time (GMT+8),10th May 2013. Watch this space for exclusive pics and updates. Follow me on Instagram too:
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A hands-on ‘Touch n Try’ event for the public will be held on 11th May. You can pre-register for the event here (FB) or here (website)
The door gift turned out to be pretty interesting, too. It is a tiny replica camera (not of the new model) that sits on top of the hotshoe. The lens is interchangeable. Think it should be a useful distraction when photographing children and curious adults 🙂
Update: When I met Mr Akira Watanabe, Manager of Olympus Imaging’s SLR Planning Department at the meeting, I asked him whether they listen to feature wishlist (on forums/websites/etc). He said yes but they have to prioritise.
Later when the specs were unveiled, I was pleasantly surprised to find two features that I (and many users) requested, implemented in the upcoming PEN 🙂
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While it was blue skies in the morning, the afternoon saw torrential rain in Hulu Langat. The area known for its rivers and waterfalls is a favourite haunt for picnickers.
Rain means the Pangsun River is fast flowing but there is one way to slow it down for the camera. An ND (neutral density) filter coupled with a very long exposure. The result is a creamy and silky river.
Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f11, 30 sec on tripod.
