Cameras of all kinds, from webcams and smart security cameras to phone tripod mounts and the occasional shooter.
Despite selfies being everywhere last year, I never owned a selfie stick. Determined to find a good one while in Hong Kong last December, I chanced upon the Yunteng Monopod at SIMCITY in Mongkok, best-quality stick within my S$20 budget.
After hesitating, I finally got the GoPro HERO4 Black Edition, thanks to my mom. Both HERO4 models had been out of stock at VivoCity's Challenger since Christmas, and since only the Black came in, I skipped the Silver.
I bought the Olloclip 4-in-1 Photo Lens for iPhone 6/6 Plus from the Hong Kong Apple Store at Festive Walk for HK$678, about S$117, while the Apple Online Store Singapore sells it for S$119. It's a lightweight 35g clip-on lens.
Whenever Li Xiang receives a gadget, I get to keep it, since she's not into gadgets. The HTC RE Camera came from her company's client. It's HTC's take on the GoPro for everyday users like me, not shockproof but waterproof.
I'd always wanted a GoPro but couldn't justify the cost on an action camera I might rarely use. Then I spotted the Sony HDR-AS20 bundled with a 16GB Micro SDHC card on Amazon for US$97, a tempting pre-Black-Friday deal.
The Andino selfieNANO is a Bluetooth 3.0 remote shutter for selfie lovers, working with both iOS and Android. Li Xiang and I bought it for fun at EpiLife in 313@Somerset for S$12.90, and I'm impressed by its packaging and build.
The Breffo Adventure Camera Tripod is a versatile tripod that can hang, grip, hold, or stand on almost any surface. Its soft-touch rubber coating makes it waterproof and durable, and I love its grip and friction on rounded surfaces.
The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III arrives in Singapore from June 2014 for S$1,199. It isn't a successor to the RX100 II, which stays on sale at S$899 for a different audience. The III updates the lens to a ZEISS 24-70mm.
I bought the Sony NEX-3N from Amazon during a lightning deal on 13th January 2014 for just US$289.99. HopShopGo received it with a 3KG chargeable weight, but their repack option trimmed it to 1KG, so shipping cost me only US$20.32.
The Canon PowerShot N launched in April 2013 for S$399, available only in white. It uses a microSD card and packs a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with a DIGIC 5 image processor, along with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for easy sharing.
Sony announced the QX Lens at IFA 2013 in Berlin, a range of smartphone-attachable, lens-style cameras. They work with most iOS and Android devices running the PlayMemories Mobile app. Simply mount the DSC-QX100 or DSC-QX10 onto your phone.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 is a 16.2MP camera with 4x optical zoom that's also water, shock, and dust proof, and works in low temperatures. I got it from Amazon for US$149.99 as the Gold Box Deal of the Day.
The Canon EOS M is now available in Singapore as of 20th October 2012, at authorised Canon dealers. The EOS M Kit, pairing the body with an EF-M 18-55mm IS STM lens in Black or Red, costs S$1,149.
Lytro is now available in Singapore, with Qool Labs as the official distributor here and in Hong Kong. The 8GB model retails for S$648, in Electric Blue or Graphite, while the 16GB costs S$778, only in Red Hot.
Canon's major product launches mostly fall in October. This year's event was held at Zaffereno on 5th October 2012, unveiling five PIXMA inkjet printers, five imageCLASS laser printers, a SELPHY compact photo printer, five PowerShot cameras, and one EOS DSLR.
My mom passed me the Sony S-Frame DPF-HD700, which she got free with her American Express Platinum Card; otherwise it retails for S$179. It has a 7-inch WVGA Clear Photo LCD, 2GB of internal memory holding up to 4,000 pictures.
The Canon PowerShot S100 is now available in Singapore at a recommended S$699, succeeding the PowerShot S95. Official free gifts include an 8GB SD card and a carrying case. It packs 12.1 megapixels, 5x optical zoom from an ultra-wide 24mm.
I was invited to the global launch of the Canon EOS-1D X yesterday at Canon's Singapore office. The 1D X merges the EOS 1D and 1Ds lines, combining shooting speed and image quality into a single body.
I was invited to Canon's product launch for the second half of 2011, held at Zirca on Thursday, 29th September. It covered seven PIXMA inkjet printers, ten imageCLASS laser printers, three PowerShots, two IXUS cameras, and a projector.
Thanks to DK for buying the Sima Ultra Bright Video Light (SL-20LX) from Amazon. Justin Ng and Dennis got one too, after Daniel Tsou brought his to a tech event. Tech events often have poor lighting, leaving photos noisy.
Invited to the blogger session of Canon's first product launch of 2011 at the brand-new Canon Imaging Academy beside their Keppel Bay Tower office. The academy develops curricula, courses and events to enhance participants' photography and imaging experience.
Bought the Canon PowerShot S95 from the Canon Service Center for S$531, down from S$669, via the Canon Privilege Purchase Program. It rewards buying another Canon product by taking your old one in trade for about 20.5% off RRP.