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Making videos with the iPad

Making videos with the iPad

on 17Feb2013 in mobile, movie, thoughts | 0 comments

Making videos with the iPad? I’ve never thought this can be done so quick and easy. If you like me, think that making a video takes up too much of your time, then I must recommend you to read what follows in this post. The rear camera on the iPad 4 is decent. By decent I mean it is a bit beyond your expectation if you are expecting a zoom like a normal...

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Hands on: the Canon XA10 Part 2 Final

Hands on: the Canon XA10 Part 2 Final

on 7Oct2012 in movie, photo, thoughts | 2 comments

The Canon XA10 is quite portable in size and we can hold it (through the grip belt) in the same way as the other camcorders (I never feel very comfortable). There is an extra handle unit mounted on the top of the camcorder with a holder for a microphone. This is probably why the unit that costs the extra $400 compared with the Canon HF G10. The lens hood may cost...

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Hands on: the Canon XA10 Part 1

Hands on: the Canon XA10 Part 1

on 1Oct2012 in movie, photo, thoughts | 0 comments

First of all, this is not a full review, especially this is not a new product review.  The Canon XA10 has been on the market for some time (announced January 2011). I am going to try to see how it works because I have a chance to play around with it. This is only a user review and written from the perspective of a beginner. The world of camcorder is totally alien to...

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On the plane

On the plane

on 11Jun2012 in movie, thoughts | 1 comment

We were on a Airbus 340 on our way back to Hong Kong. Being a non frequent traveller, I was amazed what size of the meals are offered nowadays in the economy class.  Meals were no longer served in a large portion. You can only call it a kid’s menu.  You wouldn’t be surprised you were treated in this way if you discover at the Sydney international airport...

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Midnight in Paris

Midnight in Paris

on 6Apr2012 in movie, thoughts | 1 comment

Midnight in Paris is a fantasy of Gil Pender, the protagonist, as well as the movie director Woody Allen. At the beginning of the movie, there are several minutes (perhaps longer!) of shots showing the streets of Paris. You may say it has nothing directly to do with the movie.  But later on you will realise this is what Woody Allen wants to tell you about his...

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