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I Bought My Nikon D40x For RM2,450

Published November 7, 2007 in Personal and Photography. 10 Comments

Yes, it is official. I am a proud owner of a Nikon D40x. I bought it at Lowyat last Friday. I went in every single store that sells Nikon digital cameras and asked for the cheapest price they can offer me. After weighing the pros and cons of each offer, I decided to buy from ENATA DIGITAL.

ENATA DIGITAL Andy

ENATA DIGITAL is the second shop (if I am not mistaken) on the left as you enter Lowyat from BB Plaza. I was served by a guy named Andy. I can’t help but to notice his ridiculous long eye lashes. Besides that, he is a really nice guy who has helped me in purchasing my first dslr. Below is the list of things I got with the purchase.

  • Nikon D40x Kit with AF-S DX 18-55mm lens
  • 2GB SD Card (Toshiba)
  • JENOVA DSLR camera bag
  • STEINZEISER SZ-88 tripod
  • LCD protector

Nikon D40x package

I also got two vouchers for Fotokem’s Fotobuk offer. It is a 20-page 6″ X 8″ photo album that we can customize with our photos. You can create the photo album using their software. There is no limit on the number of photos that you can fit in. You just need to decorate the photos for each page and they will print it out for you.

The Fotobuk costs RM59.90. The first voucher entitles me for a FREE Fotobuk and is valid for two months only. The second voucher offers a 30% discount and is valid for three months.

The cash price was RM2,450. I am not good at bargaining so I am quite sure you can further reduce the price if you are good at it. I bought the camera using credit card on a 12 month installment package. In the end, it cost me RM2,550 for the camera (bank charges included). I will need to pay RM210+ for the next 12 months for it. I say it’s worth it.

Actually, there is another shop that is willing to sell me the camera for RM2,450 (12 month installment). It is just a few shops away. The sign board indicates that it is a Digi shop but they are also selling cameras in it. I end up buying from ENATA DIGITAL because they gave me more confidence.

The Digi shop has a poster outside their shop that advertised the Nikon D40x was selling for RM2,399. So, it is possible to get the digital SLR for under RM2,400. You will just need to bargain your way to it.

After playing with the camera a bit, one of the major disadvantages I notice is the lack of zoom. My old Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ3 had a 12X optical zoom that makes my new 18-55 lens feel like a kindergarten boy. I am already thinking of getting a 200mm VR lens. That will cost me around RM1,400 I think. A macro lens would cost another RM1K.

Shit. This new hobby is getting expensive.

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Just Got Back From A Weekend Break

Published November 6, 2007 in Personal. 4 Comments

I was in KL for a couple of days since last Friday. That is the reason for the lack of updates and not replying to comments. I didn’t plan to be away that long actually. Well, at first I did but then there was a change of plan. Just two hours before I was supposed to take a bus back home, I changed my mind again and extended my stay for the weekend.

There are a lot of things that I need to catch up on. I have some tasks pending before my trip and some new updates on the trip itself. I thought having a break can help restore a person’s energy but I am still feeling tired after my short break. I guess the hectic traffic and almost non-existing parking spaces in KL did contribute to the negative effects I am experiencing.

I guess it may take a few days before I get back to blogging at full speed. I believe I am experiencing a “holiday-hangover” or something. Who said taking a break is good for you? LOL.

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I Think I Have Special Powers

Published November 1, 2007 in Personal. 17 Comments

I was happily driving to the Pos Laju office this afternoon to pick up a package. (Yes, my Public Bank Visa Electron debit card is here!) At around 4.07 to 4.08pm, the song Wake Up Call sang by Maroon 5 started sounding his my head. As my hand reached to switch on the car radio, the song got louder and louder (in my head). When the radio was switched on, guess what was on?


Note: Video contains elements that may offend some.

I bet some of you won’t even believe me. I felt a shiver as the song sounded over the radio. Is this just a coincidence or another sign sent to me?

Personally, I’d rather think that I could have some special “powers” or something. Maybe I am a physic? Or I have some built-in antenna to receive radio waves? I wonder that buzzing feeling I feel sometimes could be due to a Martian signaling earth to try and establish a communication.

Have you ever experienced such a phenomenon? Do you think this is some kind of an X-file thing or is it just another “ah, it’s just coincidence” thing?

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Consequences Of Over Stretching Your Muscles

Published October 29, 2007 in Personal. 4 Comments

I had a good reminder of what over-stretching your muscles will do to your body yesterday. I used to be quite active when I was in secondary school. I joined St John and played softball. Although I wasn’t as fit as the other guys in my group, at least I was working out a little.

After a long period without any proper exercise, I went for a jog and did some weight lifting at home a few days ago. Last night when I just stepped out from the car, the muscle in my lower back pulled leaving me motionless in the middle of the road. I stood there for 30 seconds or so unable to move. I tried moving forward and backwards to hopefully ease of the pain but the more I moved, the worse it became.

Thank goodness it was night time and there weren’t any cars around. It would be very embarrassing to get honked for standing in the middle of the road like a statue as if it belonged to my grandfather’s.

The area in my body that hurts

The graph indicates the area in my body that is hurting. I hope it recovers soon. I can’t wait for my next exercise session. Before the fire burns out, I better get a few more laps in.

(Source of the edited image)

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Exercise Is Good For You And Me

Published October 28, 2007 in Personal. 4 Comments

After going months without any exercise, I finally went for a jog last night. I think I jogged for 10 minutes and walked for another 20 minutes or so. I was out of breath at the end of it and my legs felt like they were going have a cramp. It shows how unfit I currently am. (Not like I was ever fit before anyways) I went home and did some light weight lifting and sit-ups.

I don’t remember the last time I sweat that much. It was a good workout. My whole body is starting to ache now. I believe it will get worse and stay that way for a day or two. I am 24 and I believe some 42 year olds are fitter than me. *sigh*

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