Bought the Lens Pen as well for travelling purposes!

Lens Pen Front

Lens Pen Back

EF-S18-200mm Lens Box Front

EF-S18-200mm Lens Box Back

EF-S18-200mm Lens Box Contents

EF-S18-200mm Lens

EF-S18-200mm Lens

Researched during the last three months of 2009, DBI 2.0 found almost 1.5 million online technology brand mentions – double the level tracked in DBI 1.0, conducted July to September 2009. Other key findings from DBI 2.0 include:

• Mentions of large technology brands online doubled in the last quarter of 2009, reaching 1.5 million across Asia Pacific’s top 300 large technology brands, covering almost 3,800 channels and online sites.
• Twitter’s massive growth trajectory has seen it become the dominant channel for sharing news about technology brands across Asia, except in China where it is banned. For example, in India, Twitter represents over three-quarters of all online conversations tracked.
• Despite massive online buzz generated by Microsoft around Windows 7, Google continued to be the most discussed brand across the region, generating significant mentions in areas such as its Chrome and Android operating systems, and the Nexus One smart phone.

Developed by Edelman and derived from Brandtology data, the second quarterly Digital Brand Index (DBI 2.0) for Singapore found:

• Google (over 20,600) and SingTel (over 13,700) topped the rankings by way of volume of conversations, with increases of 245 per cent and 50 per cent in the last quarter respectively
• StarHub closed the gap on SingTel, enjoying a 137.3 per cent increase in online buzz
• Canon (4.3) once again topped the Average Engagement scoreboard, ahead of LG (3.3)
• The centre of gravity for online conversation regarding technology brands in Singapore was once again dominated Hardwarezone Forum, Eat, Drink, Man, Woman (37,043 mentions) and Twitter Singapore (20,643). The channels combined accounted for over one third (37.2 per cent) of all chatter
• StarHub knocked SingTel from the top spot in the Channel Index, which reveals the number of unique channels discussing a brand

Source: Twitter Leapfrogs Established Digital News Sources finds the Asia Pacific Quarterly Digital Brand Index

I would like to thank Glenn and Noel from Ogilvy PR for helping me to order the unit and taking the trouble to ensure that I get it as soon as possible. Thanks guys!

Packaging

Box Contents

Lens (EF-S18-135mm)

Top View

Front View

Back View

Took it for a field test at Orchard, check out my Facebook Gallery: Playing With Canon 50DD.

The cameras presented to us today are PowerShot S90, PowerShot G11, PowerShot SX20 IS, PowerShot SX120 IS, IXUS 120 IS, IXUS 200 IS, EOS 7D, Legria HF S11, Legria HF 21, Selphy ES 40, Selphy CP 790 and 3 new EOS EF lenses.

PowerShot S90

PowerShot S90

• Wide 28mm large aperture f/2.0 lens
• Dual anti-noise system
• Intuitive lens control ring (allows access to manual features)
• New ‘Nostalgic Mode’
• 3.0″ LCD
• Price: Not available yet
• URL: Not available yet

PowerShot G11

PowerShot G11

• 2.8″ vari-angle LCD screen
• 5x wide angle lens
• Dual anti-noise system
• Smart Auto Scene Detection Technology
• Price: SGD$899
• URL: http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/1-Digital-Cameras/2-PowerShot/1201-PowerShot-G11/

PowerShot SX20 IS

PowerShot SX20 IS

• Powerful 20x optical zoom with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
• 28mm wide angle, 0cm marco
• 12.1 megapixel CCD
• 1280 x 720 HD movie recording capability
• Scratch resistant 2.5″ vari-angle LCD
• Hot Shoe Adapter for Canon Speedlite EX Series external flashes
• Price: SGD$749
• URL: http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/1-Digital-Cameras/2-PowerShot/1209-PowerShot-SX20-IS/

PowerShot SX120 IS

PowerShot SX120 IS

• 10x optical zoom with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
• 10 megapixel CCD
• DIGIC 4 imaging processor
• Scratch resistant 3.0″ vari-angle LCD
• Smart auto mode and full fledged shooting functions (Tv, Av, M & P) for more creative capture of the moments that matter
• Price: SGD$469
• URL: http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/1-Digital-Cameras/2-PowerShot/1210-PowerShot-SX120-IS/

IXUS 120 IS

IXUS 120 IS

• 20mm slim!
• 4x optical zoom with image stabilizer
• 12.1 megapixel CCD
• 1280 x 720 HD movie recording
• Scratch resistant 2.7″ LCD
• Price: SGD$499
• URL: http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/1-Digital-Cameras/3-IXUS/1202-Digital-IXUS-120-IS/

IXUS 200 IS

IXUS 200 IS

• Touch display 3″ LCD
• 24mm wide-angle lens
• 5x optical zoom with image stabilizer
• 12.1 megapixel CCD
• 1280 x 720 HD movie recording
• Price: SGD$599
• URL: http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/1-Digital-Cameras/3-IXUS/1204-Digital-IXUS-200-IS/

EOS 7D

EOS 7D Kit I (With Flash)

• 18 megapixel APS-C CMOS Sensor
• 8 fps image capture
• HD movie recording at 24 fps
• Dual DIGIC 4 processors
• Extended ISO range to 12,800
• Price (Body): SGD$2,699
• URL: http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/1-Digital-Cameras/1-EOS/1278-EOS-7D/

EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (EOS 7D Kit I)

EOS 7D Kit I

• Ideal multipurpose wide-angle zoom lens for travel or event photography
• 4-stop image stabilizer
• Allows for close focusing distance of just 0.35m throughout the zoom range
• Price (With EOS 7D): SGD$3,849
• URL: http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/1-Digital-Cameras/1-EOS/1297-EOS-7D-Kit-I-EF-S-15-85IS/

EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (EOS 7D Kit II)

EOS 7D Kit II

• Great for advanced photographers looking for a wide-angle zoom lens with telephoto capabilities
• 4-stop image stabilizer
• 7.5x super zoom image
• Price (With EOS 7D): SGD$3,249
• URL: http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/1-Digital-Cameras/1-EOS/1298-EOS-7D-Kit-II-EF-S-18-135IS/

EF-S 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

EF-S 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

• New hybrid system
• Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) lenses that correct color aberration for high resolution, high contrast images
• Super Spectra coatings effectively reduce ghosting and flare
• Price: Not available yet
• URL: Not available yet

Legria HF S11

Legria HF S11

• Dynamic Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
• 64GB Internal Hard Disk System
• New ‘Night Scene’ mode
• 1920 x 1080 resolution video
• Ultra high resolution 8.59 megapixel full HD CMOS sensor
• Price: SGD$2,899
• URL: http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/4-Digital-Camcorders/10-Flash-Memory/1205-LEGRIA-HF-S11/

Legria HF21

Legria HF21

• Weighing just 340 grams!
• 3.89 megapixel full HD CMOS censor
• 15x optical zoom
• High speed instant Auto Focus (AF)
• ‘Underwater Mode’ function
• Price: SGD$2,199
• URL: http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/4-Digital-Camcorders/10-Flash-Memory/1203-LEGRIA-HF21/

Selphy ES 40

Selphy ES 40

• New ‘Voice Guidance’ function
• Bigger 3.5″ LCD screen and scroll wheel
• 300 x 600 dpi resolution
• Postcard sized photos take only 55 seconds to print!
• Advanced Image Optimizer – adjust any contrast brightness individually
• Price: SGD$329
• URL: http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/3-Compact-Photo-Printers/7-Selphy-ES-series/1206-Selphy-ES40/

Selphy CP 790

Selphy CP 790

• Canon’s creative print function – Jazz up your photographs!
• Choose from 6 different background colors and 17″ stamps to print your photographs
• Print resolution of 300 x 300 dpi
• Portrait Image Optimizer – Achieve flattering, natural skin tones and optimum exposures in every photo!
• Price: SGD$249
• URL: http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/3-Compact-Photo-Printers/8-Selphy-CP-series/1090-Selphy-CP790/

Press Photos

I am a Canon fan so does my family and Li Xiang. I prefer Canon for digital cameras over any other brands. I was invited to the first Canon’s blogger event at Screening Room which they unveil a full range of updated IXUS and PowerShot series digital cameras as well as a new series of Camcorders called Legria. In additional, there is also a new model to the EOS series, the Canon EOS 500D. Currently I am using the Canon IXUS 860IS which is kinda outdated, thinking of getting the Canon EOS 50D soon.

Wong Li Lin is there at the event as well as she is the official ambassador for Canon.

Wong Li Lin

Canon IXUS Series
Canon added 4 models to the IXUS Series, namely IXUS 100IS, IXUS 990IS and IXUS 95IS. If you are wondering what IS stands for, it stands for Image Stabilizer. The IXUS 100IS is kinda like their flagship product for IXUS Series, it is the slimmest IXUS ever. Canon IXUS series is mostly made in Japan.

Canon PowerShot Series
Canon also added 4 new models to the PowerShot Series, they are the PowerShot SX200IS, PowerShot A1100IS, PowerShot A2100IS and PowerShot A480. Canon PowerShot series is mostly made in Malaysia or China.

Canon EOS 500D
Canon EOS 500D is the latest addition to the Canon EOS series, perhaps you can consider it a successor of the EOS 450D. This updates brings up this entry level DSLR to the number “5″ as seen from its elder brother, the EOS 50D and EOS 5D. The EOS 500D which will be release sometime in early May 2009.

Canon Legria Series
Inspired by the Spanish word Allegria (or ‘joy’), the LEGRIA range (pronounced “ler-greeyer”) aims to bring delight and happiness to users by making video recording simple and fun. Derived from the concept that ‘great movies begin with great images’; LEGRIA camcorders draw on Canon’s heritage in optics and imaging.

The Legria is Canon new digital flash memory camcorders series and there are 7 models to this series at launch, they are the Legria HF S10, Legria HF S100, Legria HF20, Legria HF200, Legria FS22, Legria FS21 and Legria FS200. They are available in either standard and high definition configurations.

Canon IXUS 100IS – The slimmest IXUS ever

Canon IXUS 100IS

• 18.4mm thin
• 3x optical zoom 33-100mm lens with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
• 12.1 megapixel CCD
• DIGIC 4 imaging processor
• 1280 x 720 HD Movie recording capability, complete with HDMI connectivity
• New Active Display – a built-in accelerometer allows scrolling through images with simple hand movements such as a tilt and shake to the left or right
• New Smart Auto Shooting mode with Scene Detection Technology automatically detects scenes-type and adjusts exposure and focal settings accordingly
• New Blink Detection detects closed eyes and signals for re-shoot
• Integration of Face Detect AF and AIAF (Artificial Intelligent Auto-Focus) automatically switches between Face Detect Auto Focus and a 9-point auto-focus system that locks the subject in a clear focus even when they are in motion
• Linear Lens System – with straight, collapsible mount lens arrangement – allows for a smaller camera body without compromising on image quality
• 3cm Macro
• 2.5″ PureColor II LCD Display
• Available in 4 colours – matt red, black, gold and silver.

The IXUS 100IS will cost SGD$469 and will be available from this month onwards.

Canon IXUS 110IS – Wide-angled flexibility

Canon IXUS 110IS

• 4x optical zoom 28-112mm lens with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
• 28mm wide-angled lens
• 12.1 megapixel CCD
• DIGIC 4 imaging processor
• 1280 x 720 HD Movie recording capability, complete with HDMI connectivity
• New Active Display – a built-in accelerometer allows scrolling through images with simple hand movements such as a tilt and shake to the left or right
• New Smart Auto Shooting mode with Scene Detection Technology automatically detects scenes-type and adjusts exposure and focal settings accordingly
• New Blink Detection detects closed eyes and signals for re-shoot
• Integration of Face Detect AF and AIAF (Artificial Intelligent Auto-Focus) automatically switches between Face Detect Auto Focus and a 9-point auto-focus system that locks the subject in a clear focus even when they are in motion
• Linear Lens System – with straight, collapsible mount lens arrangement – allows for a smaller camera body without compromising on image quality
• 2cm Super Macro
• 2.8″ wide-screen PureColor II LCD Display
• Available in 4 colours – glossy gold, pink, silver & blue

The IXUS 110IS will cost SGD$549 and will be available from this month onwards.

Canon IXUS 990IS – The telephoto IXUS with a creative twist

Canon IXUS 990IS

• Powerful 5x optical zoom 37-185mm lens with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
• 12.1 megapixel CCD
• DIGIC 4 imaging processor
• 1280 x 720 HD Movie recording capability, complete with HDMI connectivity
• New Active Display – a built-in accelerometer allows scrolling through images with simple hand movements such as a tilt and shake to the left or right
• New creative shooting modes – Exposure Zoom & Creative Lights Effects. Exposure Zoom allows creation of images with a dramatic zoom-in effect, while Creative Lights Effects turn background lights into stars, hearts or musical notes
• New Smart Auto Shooting mode with Scene Detection Technology automatically detects scenes-type and adjusts exposure and focal settings accordingly
• New Blink Detection detects closed eyes and signals for re-shoot
• Servo AF keeps focus sharp on moving objects
• Integration of Face Detect AF and AIAF (Artificial Intelligent Auto-Focus) automatically switches between Face Detect Auto Focus and a 9-point auto-focus system that locks the subject in a clear focus even when they are in motion
• Linear Lens System – with straight, collapsible mount lens arrangement – allows for a smaller camera body without compromising on image quality
• 3.0″ PureColor II 461K dots LCD Display

The pricing for IXUS 990IS is not available at the moment as it is due for launch in the 2nd quarter of this year.

Canon IXUS 95IS – Easy, comfortable photography in vibrant colours

Canon IXUS 95IS

• 3x optical zoom 35-105mm lens with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
• 10.0 megapixel CCD
• DIGIC 4 imaging processor
• New Smart Auto Shooting mode with Scene Detection Technology automatically detects scenes-type and adjusts exposure and focal settings accordingly
• Integration of Face Detect AF and AIAF (Artificial Intelligent Auto-Focus) automatically switches between Face Detect Auto Focus and a 9-point auto-focus system that locks the subject in a clear focus even when they are in motion
• Linear Lens System – with straight, collapsible mount lens arrangement – allows for a smaller camera body without compromising on image quality
• 2.5″ PureColor II LCD Display
• Available in 6 colors – retro green, blue, grey, orange, pink & silver

The IXUS 95IS will cost SGD$399 and is already available.

Canon PowerShot SX200IS – High-powered zoom & extensive creative freedom in a compact body

Canon PowerShot SX200IS

• Powerful 12x optical zoom with Optical Imaging Stabilizer (OIS) system capable of approximately 4 stops in image stabilization effect
• 12.1 megapixel CCD
• 28mm wide-angle lens
• 1280 x 720 HD movie recording
• DIGIC 4 imaging processor
• 0cm Super Macro
• New Smart Auto Shooting mode with Scene Detection technology automatically detects scenes-type and adjusts exposure and focal settings accordingly
• New Blink Detection detects closed eyes and signals for re-shoot
• Linear lens system – with straight, collapsible mount lens arrangement – allows for a smaller camera body without compromising on image quality
• ull-fledge shooting mode – Auto, AV (aperture priority), Tv (shutter priority), M (Manual), or P (program)
• Auto pop-up flash at an elevated angle with auto retract function on power off
• Available in 3 colours – black, blue & red

The pricing for PowerShot SX200IS is not available at the moment as it is due for launch in the 2nd quarter of this year.

Canon PowerShot A1100IS / Canon PowerShot A2100IS – Stunning results with these affordable and easy to use shooters

Canon PowerShot A1100IS

Canon PowerShot A2100IS

• 12.1 megapixel CCD
• 6x optical zoom 36-216mm lens with Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) (4x optical zoom 35-140mm lens with OIS for PowerShot A1100 IS)
• DIGIC 4 imaging processor
• New Smart Auto Shooting mode with Scene Detection Technology automatically detects scenes-type and adjusts exposure and focal settings accordingly
• Linear Lens System – with straight, collapsible mount lens arrangement – allows for a smaller camera body without compromising on image quality
• Integration of Face Detect AF and AIAF (Artificial Intelligent Auto-Focus) automatically switches between Face Detect Auto Focus and a 9-point auto-focus system that locks the subject in a clear focus even when they are in motion
• Easy Mode ensures easy and worry-free operations as button use is reduced and operations are simple to avoid operational mistakes during shooting and playback
• 3″ LCD display (2.5″ for PowerShot A1100 IS)
• Available in 4 colours – blue, pink, green & grey (Only black colour for PowerShot A2100 IS)

The PowerShot A1100IS will cost SGD$329 and it is already available. The pricing for PowerShot A2100IS is not available at the moment as it is due for launch in the 2nd quarter of this year.

Canon PowerShot A480 – Fuss-free photography that’s all about fun

Canon PowerShot A480

• 10.0 megapixel CCD
• 3.3x optical zoom
• 1cm Super Macro
• DIGIC III imaging processor
• 25% smaller than predecessor (PowerShot A470)
• New MODE button providing instant access to pre-set scene modes (e.g. Sunset, Portrait, Macro, Night Snapshot, etc)
• Integration of Face Detect AF and AIAF (Artificial Intelligent Auto-Focus) automatically switches between Face Detect Auto Focus and a 9-point auto-focussystem that locks the subject in a clear focus even when they are in motion
• Linear Lens System – with straight, collapsible mount lens arrangement – allows for asmaller camera body without compromising on image quality
• 2.5″ LCD screen
• Available in 4 colours – silver, red, black & blue

The PowerShot A480 will cost SGD$219 and it is already available.

Canon EOS 500D

Canon EOS 500D

Here are some features taken from the press release:

Equipped with classleading features including a 15.0 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor, Full-HD video recording, a new 3-inch LCD and an expanded ISO range, the EOS 500D is primed to raise the bar for DSLRs in its class.
At its core, the EOS 500D employs a newly-developed 15.0 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor paired with Canon’s latest DIGIC 4 imaging processor. This combinationresults in faster processing times, ultra-sharp and high quality images with fine details and life-like hues.

The Power of DIGIC 4
With DIGIC 4’s high signal processing speed (1.3 times over DIGIC III), the EOS 500D is capable of a continuous shooting speed of 3.4 frames per second despite the higher processing load of 15.0 megapixel images.
Performance in low-light conditions has also been greatly improved with the EOS 500D. It is the first camera in its segment to feature an expanded ISO range, capable of up to ISO 12800 and is accompanied by three levels of high ISO speed noise reduction without any noticeable difference in shooting speed (when the Standard or Low setting is selected).

New HD Movie Recording and Improved Live View
The EOS 500D combines the versatility of DSLR imaging with high definition (HD) video recording at 1920 x 1080 resolution. This function can be activated instantly via the Mode Dial and stills can also be captured during movie shooting. For playback, the EOS 500D is equipped with a conventional A/V Out terminal, as well as a HDMI output, allowing the camera to be connected directly to today’s high definition TVs.

Live View has also been improved significantly, allowing the user to adjust the image composition from the camera LCD screen or a computer monitor. In the EOS 500D, most menu options are now available in Live View mode, and you can freely change shooting mode, AF mode (including face detection AF), AF point, and playback features. Advanced Features Brought to You by DIGIC 4 DIGIC 4 provides a number of key advances in the EOS 500D, including an Auto Lighting Optimizer which improves contrast and brightness of captured images. While this could either be enabled or disabled in earlier models, it is now possible to select from three
distinct settings to achieve an ideal exposure.

DIGIC 4’s Lens Peripheral Illumination Auto Correction feature removes lens vignetting without the need for post-processing on a computer. The EOS 500D stores specific lens data in the camera to automatically correct for vignetting, and achieves even brightness and saturation across the entire frame.

While the EOS 500D continues the strength of earlier models such as the 9-point autofocus system, 14-bit A/D converter, and dedicated buttons for commonly-used functions, the 3-inch LCD screen now has a greater resolution (4 times over predecessor) and is specially coated to resist glare and smudging. Beginners will also welcome the Creative Auto mode which can be easily accessed on the Mode Dial. This mode was created for novice photographers interested in exploring shooting beyond Full Auto mode. Creative Auto mode allows greater creative control by letting the user change camera settings via self-explanatory, graphical interface.

The pricing for EOS 500D is not available at the moment as it is due for launch in early May 2009.

Canon Legria HF S10 / Canon Legria HF S100 – Flagship HFS Series: ULTRA-High Definition

Canon Legria HF S10

Canon Legria HF S100

• New 1/2.6” 8.59-megapixel True HD CMOS sensor (largest sensor in Canon’s camcorder line-up)
• 1920 x 1080 resolution recording, up to 24Mbps, AVCHD standard
• New large-diameter HD Video Lens for greater light capture ability and better picture quality
• 10x Zoom with Super Range OIS (Optical Image Stabliser)
• Digital Telephoto zoom allows 1.7x enlargement with minimum loss to image quality
• New DIGIC DV III Image Processor equipped with Face Detection Technology
• 8-megapixel stills
• Dual flash memory with built-in 32 GB (approx. 12 hours of recording) and SD/SDHC memory card slot for LEGRIA HF S10 (removable memory only for LEGRIA HF S100)
• New Video Snapshot allows 4-second clips to be combined into a video montage or music video (with 10 built-in background music options to choose from)
• New Pre-Record function captures three seconds of footage before the REC button is pressed, preventing missed shooting opportunities
• XV color support for unrivalled, naturally vivid colours
• Instant AF (Auto Focus) locks focus on moving subjects in approximately 0.5 seconds
• Continuous Photo Grab feature captures 25 consecutive 2-megapixel stills to be saved from every second of video footage
• Dual Shot mode for seamless switching between recording videos and still photography
• Custom Key and dial register shortcuts for frequently used manual functions
• Mini Advanced Shoe for add-on accessories (e.g., new video light and microphone)
• Pop-up mini video light and flashlight
• LEGRIA HF S10 available in Leather Black colour, HF S100 available in Metallic Gray Gloss colour

The Legria HF S10 will cost SGD$2,699 while the Legria HF S100 will cost SGD$2,299 and both models will be available from this month onwards.

Canon Legria HF20 / Canon Legria HF200 – Flagship HFS Series: ULTRA-High Definition

Canon Legria HF20

Canon Legria HF200

• New 1/2.6” 8.59-megapixel True HD CMOS sensor (largest sensor in Canon’s camcorder line-up)
• 1920 x 1080 resolution recording, up to 24Mbps, AVCHD standard
• New large-diameter HD Video Lens for greater light capture ability and better picture quality
• 10x Zoom with Super Range OIS (Optical Image Stabliser)
• Digital Telephoto zoom allows 1.7x enlargement with minimum loss to image quality
• New DIGIC DV III Image Processor equipped with Face Detection Technology
• 8-megapixel stills
• Dual flash memory with built-in 32 GB (approx. 12 hours of recording) and SD/SDHC memory card slot for LEGRIA HF S10 (removable memory only for LEGRIA HF S100)
• New Video Snapshot allows 4-second clips to be combined into a video montage or music video (with 10 built-in background music options to choose from)
• New Pre-Record function captures three seconds of footage before the REC button is pressed, preventing missed shooting opportunities
• XV color support for unrivalled, naturally vivid colours
• Instant AF (Auto Focus) locks focus on moving subjects in approximately 0.5 seconds
• Continuous Photo Grab feature captures 25 consecutive 2-megapixel stills to be saved from every second of video footage
• Dual Shot mode for seamless switching between recording videos and still photography
• Custom Key and dial register shortcuts for frequently used manual functions
• Mini Advanced Shoe for add-on accessories (e.g., new video light and microphone)
• Pop-up mini video light and flashlight
• LEGRIA HF S10 available in Leather Black colour, HF S100 available in Metallic Gray Gloss colour

The Legria HF20 will cost SGD$1,999 while the Legria HF200 will cost SGD$1,599 and both models will be available from this month onwards.

Canon Legria FS22 / Canon Legria FS21 / Canon Legria FS200 – Ultra Compact and Fun with standard definition

Canon Legria FS22

Canon Legria FS21

Canon Legria FS200

• 1/6″, 1.07-megapixel CCD sensor (800k CCD for FS200)
• MPEG2 video recording
• 45x Advanced Zoom (41x for FS200) achieves high magnification without image deterioration
• Dual flash memory with built-in 32 GB (approx. 21 hours of recording) and SD/SDHC memory card slot for LEGRIA FS22. 16GB built-in memory and SD/SDHC memory card slot for FS21 and card slot only for LEGRIA FS200
• New Video Snapshot allows 4-second clips to be combined into a video montage or music video (with 10 built-in background music options to choose from)
• New Pre-Record function captures three seconds of footage before the REC button is pressed, preventing missed shooting opportunities
• Dual Shot mode for seamless switching between recording videos and still photography
• Quick Charge ability for longer recording under minimal charging (e.g., every 10 minutes charge supports approximately 30 minutes of recording)
• LEGRIA FS22 and FS21 available in grey. LEGRIA FS200 available in red, silver and blue.

The Legria FS22 will cost SGD$1,069, the Legria FS21 will cost SGD$869 and the Legria FS200 will cost SGD$$669 and all three models will be available from this month onwards.

Door Gifts
Canon door gifts are pretty good! a 8GB SDHC Class 4 SD card and a 1GB USB drive figurine.

1GB USB Drive Figurine

8GB SDHC Class 4 SD card

Gallery

On our way to KL, my uncle got distracted as we keep talking and he misses one of the turn on the highway. We reached KL, he also misses a turn to Bukit Bintang and hence we reached out hotel at about 8pm. My uncle is driving at about 130km/h to 140km/h, so technically we would need about 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach KL.

We stayed in The Royale Bintang Hotel. We only booked one room and the price is quite reasonably. We paid RM299 for the first night and RM279 for the 2nd night and it includes a breakfast for 2 excluding tax.

We had dinner at Outback which is located in BBPark just beside our hotel. Food there tastes the same as in Singapore but prices wise, it is definitely cheaper. I think it is also cheaper than Outback in Thailand.

After dinner, we went to take a introductory walk around our hotel. Most of the shopping centers are closed after 10pm, however the streets are still filled with people and cars.

We went back to our hotel about 11pm and Skype with my dad and to have an early rest. The Internet rate is quite reasonable, RM24 for 4 hours and it has to be used within 24 hours from the purchase date.

Saturday, 19th July 2008
Could not sleep the whole night and hence woke up at 7.30am. Had breakfast at Sunflowers Brasserie which is the hotel cafe. The food was lousy and the variety was quite little as well.

After breakfast went to visit “Thong Hock Toys & Foodstuffs” which is a shop/company which my mom’s company has shares in it. While my mum and my uncle talk inside, Li Xiang and I walked around and took random pictures as we are really bored.

Once my mum is done, we took the rail (Rapid KL) to Suria KLCC for our first shopping trip. We stayed there till lunch and then my mum re-joined them for lunch while Li Xiang and I headed to Sungei Wang Plaza to shop.

At about 5pm met up with my mum at The Pavilion. As my mom was early, I asked her to buy tickets for The Dark Night. We wanted the 11pm slot but it left the first 3 rows and hence we settled for the 12.30am slot.

We had a late lunch at Food Republic in Pavilion and the food is good and the variety is similar to that of Singapore’s Food Republic, just cheaper.

Joined one of my uncle’s friend for dinner at a restaurant called Restoran Overseas (Near Berjaya Times Square). The food is fantastic and the Soy Chicken has to be the best Soy Chicken I have ever ate.

Went to Berjaya Times Square to take a look as it is located nearby, was quite disappointed with it as there is nothing much to shop there. Maybe people go there for the Amusement Park only.

We went back our hotel after that to take a rest and left again at 11.30pm for our movie at Pavilion. At 11.30pm, the streets are still filled with people and cars and it was very lively.

The Dark Knight was fantastic and I love the underground level as compared to the bat cave. The show lasted about 2 hours and 30 minutes. My mum got confused after watching the movie and Li Xiang said the movie was boring and slept 3/4 through it.

I don’t like the facilities at the movie theater. The toilet is so small and even guys have to queue up for it. After the movie, we had a hard time finding a toilet and we found it only at the ground floor and it was crowded with people as the toilet is again, small.

However, the movie ticket is cheap, RM12 for a weekend ticket, which is only like SGD$5 and in Singapore the cheapest you can get is SGD$8.00 at Cathay.

But I think VivoCity still has the best movie experience especially the toilet part.

We walked back to out hotel at 3.30am and the streets are still filled with people and cars definitely much more than Orchard Road if we compared the timing.

Sunday, 20th July 2008
As usual, woke up at 7.30am and have breakfast at the famous Imbi’s Sun Hong Bak Kut Teh. The taste is slightly different from Singapore, it is more towards the herbal side while in Singapore it is towards the pepper side. But I like the way or the idea that they give you a big claypot of Bak Kut Teh and then you scope whatever you want to your own bowl rather than each a bowl in Singapore.

After breakfast we went to Star Hill Gallery which is located beside Pavilion as my mom wanted to take a look at Loewe. It is like a ghost town inside as I can hardly see a single soul inside.

On our way back to our hotel to checkout, we went to Gloria Jeans Coffees and the prices there are very cheap. It is about SGD$5.60 for a large GJ Ice Chocolate and if we pay using May bank, it is a buy 1 get 1 free offer. So that makes SGD$2.80 per cup, in Singapore the same cup will cost at least SGD$7.

We also pop by to Sungei Wang’s Giant to get some last minute supermarket shopping.

After our hotel check out, we went to Low Yat Plaza to get some IT Stuff. Some of the electronics there are MUCH cheaper than in Singapore. 2 weeks ago, I bought for my mom’s the Microsoft Lifecam VX 3000 for SGD$83 and at there they are selling it at SGD$50 which is almost half price. My uncle immediately bought 2 of it.

My uncle also bought Canon IXUS 800IS for RM599 = SGD$249.47 and I bought a Canon IXUS 860IS for RM1180 = SGD$491.46. The latest pricing for Canon IXUS 860IS in Singapore is SGD$540, see the difference! On top of that the warranty is international.

The last thing my uncle bough is the Canon Pixma i1880 for RM139 = SGD$57.91. In Singapore, it is selling for SGD$99, but the down side is that the warranty is in Malaysia only. But for SGD$58, once it is spoilt, you can just throw it away.

And all the while I thought electronics in Singapore are cheaper.

We left Bukit Bintang at about 1.30pm and we reached Singapore at 3.30pm. This time my uncle is driving 150km/h to 160km/h and hence it only take about 2 hours to reach.

The bottleneck is always at Singapore side regardless whether you are going into Malaysia or coming back into Singapore. It is ALWAYS the Singapore custom holding the queue. I seriously think that Singapore custom need to do better than that.

Petrol in Malaysia is DIRT CHEAP, 1 litre of petrol only cost RM2.70 = SGD$1.12 and in Singapore 1 litre of petrol cost at least SGD$2.20. Malaysia’s government can subsidize so much for their petrol and I wonder why Singapore’s government can’t do that. I only saw Singapore registered cars pumping petrol in the last petrol station when coming back to Singapore.

Overall, I love and enjoy this short trip! Hope there is more to come. I shall learn how to drive to KL someday.