In December, I went for my family vacation and was planning on what camera equipment to bring to capture the memories. Coincidentally, Sony Singapore asked if I wanted to review the DSC-HX99 compact camera, so I agreed. The HX99 looks identical to another Sony compact … continue
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Canon EOS M100 Review: Compact Mirrorless Camera For Light Travel
Canon is increasing its focus on mirrorless camera formats which caters to a larger market segment, given the unexpected growing success of mirrorless competitors like Sony and Fujifilm. The Canon EOS M100 was launched in Oct 2017 and replaces the M10 as the entry-level EOS … continue
Aztech WIPC309HD Review: Full HD IP Webcam
Aztech, a Singapore electronics manufacturer since 1986, is known for their wide range of consumer tech products like homeplugs, routers, and IP cameras. Their latest IP webcam, WIPC309HD, is with me for review. I have bought Aztech homeplugs and IP cameras over the years, as … continue
Nikon D7500 Review: 8fps Midrange DSLR
My first digital SLR was a Nikon D70, which was Nikon’s first mid-range DSLR. I then upgraded to the D200, D300 and finally the D600, before I called it a day and retired all my Nikon gear because I stopped shooting professionally. The latest D7500 … continue
Sony Alpha a9 Review: Changing The Way Photographers Work With Cameras
2 years back, I experienced the fantastic Sony A7 II during a wedding shoot. It was worthy as a replacement to the DSLR, with a few exceptions, like the battery life, the auto-focus, and the whole organic feel of an optic equipment. What struck me … continue
D-Link DCS-8100LH Review: 180-Degree Wi-Fi Camera
Most IP cameras have limited angle of view, generally around 120-degrees. For those who needed a wide coverage, they usually get cameras that can pan and tilt, though they can look bulky and intimidating. Here on review is the D-Link DCS-8100LH home camera that offers … continue
Nikon Coolpix W300 Review: Rugged Compact Camera with Auto Transfer to Smartphone
Everyone carries a smartphone with good cameras, so who actually buys compact cameras? Well, for my recent vacation, I brought the Nikon COOLPIX W300 with me and I passed it to my daughter for her exclusive use. Multi-proof The W300 is a 5X optical zoom … continue
Freecam C330A Review: Battery-Operated Home Camera
After a successfully positive review of the Blink Security Camera that runs on 2x AA lithium batteries for up to 2 years, I am excited to share with you yet another battery-operated WiFi home security camera. FREECAM is manufactured by LSVT (Shenzhen Leshi Video Technology). … continue
LAUT QUINT-X2 USB Charger Review
LAUT is a company who designs and manufactures smartphone accessories. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany with offices in Hong Kong and USA, their catalogue are mostly accessories for iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Samsung Galaxy S7/S8, like casings, cables, chargers, screen protectors. The iPhone casings are quite gorgeous, … continue
CONTEST: Nikon Celebrates 100 Years of Capturing Memories
Nikon is 100 years old this year. In the 80s, our family had a Nikon point-and-shoot film camera and that got me acquainted with the brand. As I grew up and got interested in photography, my uncle passed me the Nikon EM SLR with 50mm … continue
Whitebox Technology Lightbox Review: Product Shoots With No Lighting Experience
WhiteBox Technology sent me a unit of their product photography lightbox for my review and share with my readers. All these years, I shot my product reviews without a lightbox. I do own a proper lightbox that I bought almost a decade ago. It is … continue
Lomography Neptune Convertible Art Lens System: Kickstarter Campaign
Think art photography, and Lomography comes to mind. They did another kickstarter campaign, this time featuring a set of compact lenses. The Neptune Convertible Art Lens System pays homage to one of the fathers of photography — inventor of the first ever photographic optic lens, Charles … continue
Canon EOS M6 Review: Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
Canon may be one of the latecomers to the mirrorless camera race, but it remains persistent and has released yet another M-series model few months after the M5. Between the two, the M6 is more affordable at around S$500 lesser than the M5, giving budget … continue
Logitech BRIO Review: 4K Ultra HD Webcam
For decades, my desktop never had a webcam, and somehow I did not feel that I needed one. Unlike compact cameras, webcams are built for only one purpose, that is to exist next to the monitor. Then as mobile phones became mainstream and camera quality … continue
Film Is Not Dead: Lomography Colour Negative F²/400 35mm
Film is dead, as far as most people know. Fujifilm shifted to making cosmetics using the same philosophy of preventing aging (from film to skin). Lomography thinks otherwise. In 2010, it rescued the very last master roll of 400 ASA film from some renowned Italian filmmakers, kept … continue
OOWA Review: Lens Attachment for iPhones and Smartphones
With the launch of iPhone 7, Apple has once again driven a new trend of smartphone photography with optical zoom lenses. If you are using iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, the OOWA add-on lenses can help you alter the field of view and … continue
Beseye Pro Review: Intelligent Security Camera With Facial Recognition
When I received the Beseye Pro Wi-Fi Monitoring Camera for review from the Singapore distributor AXTRO Sports, I thought it was just another home security camera. Well, it turns out that the experience is very different from the other standard IP cameras I have tested. … continue
Moto Z, Moto Z Play and Moto Mods Review: The Modular Smartphone Experience
LG started the modular smartphone system with the G5, and has conceded defeat in less than a year of disappointing sales. Now, Lenovo who bought over Motorola Mobility has offered an alternative approach to the modular smartphone experience. It is no doubt a much better … continue
Top 100 Camera Blogs: I’m Number 74
Feedspot just did a ranking of the Top 100 Camera Websites & Blogs For Camera Enthusiasts. Music Photo Life is selected by their panelist as one of the Top 100 Camera Blogs on the web, ranked number 74. Feedspot is an RSS reader, which stands for Rich Site Summary (or Really Simple … continue
Blink Aztech Review: Battery-Operated Wire-Free Home Security System
For years, I have wished for an easier way to install home security camera. The major hurdle is the wiring. Despite the advent of Wi-Fi, security cameras still require wires to power up the devices. Blink has solved this problem. Its security camera solution is … continue
