Recent content by -120-

  1. -120-

    SIA plane to take part in NDP flypast for the first time

    Wow, this is getting complicatingly interesting.
  2. -120-

    going to Rome Italy. is it safe to bring dSLR and lenses there?

    The bus was stolen within 15mins of the driver locking it, in the vicinity of the Vatican.
  3. -120-

    going to Rome Italy. is it safe to bring dSLR and lenses there?

    Last year in Italy, a tour bus (charted by SA or Dynasty) loaded with luggage went missing while travellers were lunching. Found bus later but it was looted.
  4. -120-

    X-pro 2 coming out soon ?

    Thanks for the info. Does it hold true for those set with english menu?
  5. -120-

    X-pro 2 coming out soon ?

    Xpro1 on sale at great discount in Japan now.
  6. -120-

    Tribute to my fellow Singaporeans

    Having queued for the parliament house, visited community sites and driven through the heavy down pour seeing endless line of people waiting for his final drive-pass.... I wonder if Mr Lee when alive knew how much the people love and respect him, i surely hope he does.
  7. -120-

    Another air crash: Airbus 320 in the Alps

    The way i see an air accident or any accident , just skimming the surface are 3 independent factors: Man, Machine and Medium. Man - state of being, stress level, sufficient rest. Skill level or have to make judgement based on info he perceived that time, may b in error. Machine - fatal or...
  8. -120-

    Second camera for travel when the DSLR is too big

    I bring my X100T in those situations.
  9. -120-

    motor insurance

    Insurance is like a gambling game. Dealer wins when there is no claim, we win when something happens to our ride, and get covered for mistake we made.
  10. -120-

    Budget travel in Japan - tips and info thread

    Hokkaido in summer is nice. Lavender in full bloom.
  11. -120-

    Budget travel in Japan - tips and info thread

    I would seriously reconsider japan in july aug. Not just the heat upto 38C but the humidity then can b worst/higher than sg.
  12. -120-

    Made in Jpan good-Made in China/Thailand/Vietnam no good

    Less than a week from purchase? Should you not get a fresh replacement rather than to hospitalise her?
  13. -120-

    going to Rome Italy. is it safe to bring dSLR and lenses there?

    I frequent Europe for work matters and must say situation like these are especially bad in Rome and Paris. Not just groups of youngsters, but there are pros who dresses like well-off gentlemen and ladies, even like tourist, and yes they mostly operates in groups of 2 or more. In crowded places...
  14. -120-

    airplane accident in Taiwan

    Yes. In terms of flight dynamics and aerodynamic characteristics, Propeller aircraft is more forgiving and less demanding when compared to jets.
  15. -120-

    Travelling with tripod

    Korea is pretty safe.
Back
Top