Tree fallen to pieces

Cycing season 07 starts.

Learning how to shoot

1. Keep ISO value as low as possible - high ISO values produce noise on photos. Sports mode usually sets ISO high, so it is better to use manual mode.
   
2. High aperture value means little light coming in, and it is not suitable for moving objects
   
3. Spring is here.
   
   

Nelson

We found him last year, almost dead, undernourished and with a broken tail. His tail is now in L shape, but it doesn't seem to bother him.
He grew into everyone's favourite cat. :)
He's fearless, and loves to be around people. If you kick a ball in his diresction, you must only hope it won't hit him, because he won't step away..

Cameras...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30, which I almost bought happens to make too much noise on photos.. And also it is quite large, and battery performance is worse than on Canon. So, it's ruled out, for now.

Then I got excited about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 , it even costs less, and hass all I need. BUT, you can't zoom in movie mode. Damn. I really like that :)


Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8

Hmm, what about a new camera?

Digital camera is one of the things I love to shop for. Even more than a car, I guess. I'm sure I'll read more reviews and test for a camera, as I did for a car.. :)

First big dilemma: SLR or compact.

Since I am not, and I never will be a professional photographer, and I will probably never buy those big extra lenses, because I just don't wanna carry them around, I am leaning towards a good compact camera. There are some pluses also for SLR, but I want a camera which can always be with me, not too heavy, and after all, not too complicated.

Though, I like how those professional cameras look, specially Nikon D80..

So, after I excluded all ballast, I've come down to these 2 cameras. They both have good reviews, zoooooom and many manual settings.. And, also they look like professional :)

Oh, and my camera must be able to make good movies, that's a must. (none of the SLR cameras is able of recording movies )


Canon PowerShot S3 IS


Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30

Actually before I only considered brands like Olympus, Nikon, Canon.. classics. But this Panasonic, hmm..looks great.

Annie Hall

Another movie that deserves an entry.
It's hilarious, I haven't been so amused in a very long time :). And I've probably seen it before, as a kid.
I didn't recognize Diane Keaton, who is just marvelous in this movie..

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"I would never want to belong to any club that would have someone like me for a member."
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[In California]
Annie Hall: It's so clean out here.
Alvy Singer: That's because they don't throw their garbage away, they turn it into television shows.
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[Alvy and Annie are seeing their therapists at the same time on a split screen]
Alvy Singer's Therapist: How often do you sleep together?
Annie Hall's Therapist: Do you have sex often?
Alvy Singer: [lamenting] Hardly ever. Maybe three times a week.
Annie Hall: [annoyed] Constantly. I'd say three times a week.
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