Bohol Weekend Trip

I have been travelling in different places, and most of them happened this year. Most of my friends suggested that I try Bohol. So I waited for the right opportunity, meaning another seat sale. I got my plane ticket for Php78 via Zest Air and a free accommodation via Club Astoria, so it was really a good deal.
This is also a good time to take my recently bought GE X5 to another trip, first one being in Boracay a few weeks back. So below are the pictures I have taken in Bohol.

Boracay Through GE X5

12/06/10 Blog has been added with new pictures

This is my second time in Boracay this year, and the first time I brought my GE x5 and test it's full capability. At most, it did impress me as it is the most compact budget bridge camera that acts and looks like a DSLR. I did take a couple of Panorama shots and the best one is on the set below. The camera was also able to capture great sunset pictures.

I also took the liberty of taking some video clips. I have yet to edit them and publish a small MTV as a sample of the videos being taken by GE x5. I do hope you enjoy the pics below.

Below is also a sample video I have made using GE x5, with the exception of some underwater shots taken from a different camera.

Below are additional pictures that were taken using GE X5 during my third trip this year in Boracay.

GE X5 Camera Review and Sample Shots

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There are more sample shots and video clips on other related blogs I have posted (copy and paste the link on your browser):

http://freezy-menthol.blogspot.com/2010/11/taipei-video-shot-through-gex5.html

http://freezy-menthol.blogspot.com/2010/10/weekend-in-taipei-taiwan.html

http://freezy-menthol.blogspot.com/2010/09/bohol-weekend-trip.html

http://freezy-menthol.blogspot.com/2010/08/boracay-through-ge-x5.html

http://freezy-menthol.blogspot.com/2011/02/ge-x5-fireworks-shots-2nd-pyromusical.html

After using Canon 1000d for almost a year, I finally decided that I really do not need an SLR especially when I travel. The reason is that when I travel I end up wasting 1 hand carry luggage just for bringing the SLR gear in a bag. After a couple of contemplations, I decided to switch over to a bridge camera. The next problem is, what bridge camera to decide. There are tons of bridge cameras out there, with besting features such a telephoto zoom lenses etc. But what's striking is also their tag prices. A bridge camera like Fuji HS10 or Lumix LX3 would range mid Php25,000 - and that's already bordering a the entry level SLR.

And then I saw one the shelf of a store a nice looking thing called GE x5 Bridge Camera. Although unfamiliar brand, I do know GE makes durable refs so most probably they also build durable Bridge Cameras. Another striking feature is that the body looks like a small SLR. For those advanced users, it also has that Manual Mode which I do need when I travel. And the best part is its price, and almost half of it competitors and offers much more!

The package that I bought includes a strap, batteriers and a charger, 4Gig memory card and a Motorola Rokr Phone (not sure why they included it there).

Of course I have to test it immediately. Surprisingly its shutter speed (manual) ranges from 30 seconds to 1/2000 second - even better than Powershot G10 with the slowest shutter speed of 15 seconds. What does that mean? Well, you can just take fantastic night shots, which I will try to post later.

Below are sample of night shots taken from MOA

Overall, I would recommend this for hobbyist in photography, that does have a hard time carrying a couple of lenses and then carrying a bag. The GE X5 does well as a bridge camera that does act out basic SLR features.

Here are some down-sized photos highlighting the focusing capability of GE X5.

A weekend at Hong Kong (3rd Visit)

Visiting Hong Kong always brings excitement to my senses, even if this was already my third time to do so. The good thing about this trip and now, I have my SLR to capture the lights, the people and the culture of Hong Kong...