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Offline Alvin-8880

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Dubai Trip
« on: December 10, 2011, 10:52:43 PM »
Dear All,

Was in Dubai last week for a leisure trip with co-workers. 1st time there, hence got excited somewhat especially the Desert Safari trip.

Got myself a new camera ie. Lumix FZ150, a newly updated model from the previous FZ100. With less megapixel, stepped down to 12mp but improved speed & performance. I always have a heart for bridge camera (super-zoom) over DSLR, due to light weight & all-in-one kind of features. Let's see the result below which exploited all the goodies this camera offers.

Free beer at Premium Lounge, KLIA



Port view with the tallest building at the horizon


Another port view



Some potrait shots of locals with their costumes











The power of super-zoom (600mm equi.)



Overlooking Burj Alarab from The Palm


Atlantis Hotel at the "tip" of The Palm



Moon shot using max zoom


The Palace Hotel


Burj Khalifa night view from The Palace



Spices at traditional market


Close-up shot



Some shots at Gold Souk













A view from top of Burj Alarad


Beach shot from Burj Alarab


Many Rolex clocks in Burj Alarab


Burj Alarab shots with different Art Filters of FZ150
Standard


Pin Hole


Miniature



Some shots at Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Beautiful wood carving skill


Colour glass lamps





Another bird shot using max zoom



...what else? sure-lah World tallest building, Burj Khalifa shots




Dubai city shots from Burj Khalifa's viewing platform, 124th Floor


Beautiful & modern buildings just like Shanghai



My favourite, the desert...










Some romantic shots at the desert...







That's all for this time. Enjoy ...
« Last Edit: April 17, 2012, 08:37:15 PM by Alvin-8880 »
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Offline David_cheong

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2011, 08:01:55 AM »
Alvin

Beautiful pictures, nice places...ahh..life is treating you good.
Enjoys.

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Offline Alvin-8880

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2011, 04:40:18 PM »
Thx David.

Photography is not only for interest but a record of memory for old time too.  ;D
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Offline takashi78

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2011, 08:00:21 AM »
Wow Alvin the camera is performing nicely!
Great pics as well.
So nice your company can let you all have leisure trip there haha.
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Offline chrisyen

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2011, 09:13:28 AM »
Great shots...
It makes me forget about the weather!!!

Long zoom compact camera is best for travelling...

Thnx for sharing
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Offline Friday

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2011, 09:36:13 PM »
Looking at those lovely pics makes me wanna buy new camera. Was going to get a dslr, but after seeing this  :o might reconsider and give a LumixFZ150 a check out and am sure it'll be more than appropriate for a photograph newby like me.

Anyway, I love those Long zoom pics as well as those deserts one. Classssss.....  :thumbsup: :Cheers: :thumbsup:
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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2011, 10:21:14 PM »
WOW :o
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Offline siodee

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2011, 09:42:31 AM »
You really know how to enjoy life  :thumbsup:....why no food picture this time ????  :Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor:
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Offline Alvin-8880

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2011, 10:30:10 AM »
Thx Peter, Chris & Zeo9.

Friday,
FZ150 is worth a look. I was initially considering between this & Canon SX40 HS (24x zoom vs 35x), but since I owned a Canon S3 long ago, I might as well try something different. Moreover, FZ150 comes with Leica lens.

Siodee,
I'm not a food expert like Chrisyen, so better leave this task to him.  ;D
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Offline terrenceterrence

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2011, 10:47:58 AM »
beautiful photos...

 :thumbsup:

thanks for bringing us along for the journey  :)
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Offline Watchnewby

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2011, 02:00:49 PM »
Great shots of Dubai.
Really good of your company to let their workers to go for a leisure trip like this.

A good long zoom compact camera, is best for any travelling. It make me consider the FZ150 as my replacement compact.

Thanks for sharing, alvin-8880.
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Offline nayo

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2011, 05:36:14 PM »
Fz series pretty good for the money. I am still using an earlier iteration, the FZ35. The model before the FZ150, the FZ100 looks like and shoots like the Leica V Lux2. Check out the reviews and comparisons online for the FZ100 ala the Leica V Lux2. This is one.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/leica-v-lux-2-looks-like-an-fz100-shoots-like-an-fz100-costs-a/
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Offline Scott C.

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2011, 08:29:25 AM »
Love the last photos and the last 3rd ;)

Life is good ya  :Cheers:
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Offline TheHobbit

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2011, 08:39:40 AM »
Nice set of pictures. Thanks.
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Offline Alvin-8880

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2011, 12:23:21 PM »
Thx all for the good words. Glad that u like them.
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Offline Alvin-8880

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2011, 01:35:36 PM »
Quote from: nayo on December 13, 2011, 05:36:14 PM
Fz series pretty good for the money. I am still using an earlier iteration, the FZ35. The model before the FZ150, the FZ100 looks like and shoots like the Leica V Lux2. Check out the reviews and comparisons online for the FZ100 ala the Leica V Lux2. This is one.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/leica-v-lux-2-looks-like-an-fz100-shoots-like-an-fz100-costs-a/

Hi nayo,
Thx.
FZ150 is the equivalent of the newly launched V Lux3 now, see below
http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/08/leica-rehashes-panasonics-lumix-fz150-as-the-v-lux-3-because/
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Offline watchmanu

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #16 on: December 17, 2011, 01:37:37 PM »
 :thumbsup: great photos, bro alvin. thanks for sharing.  :Cheers:

did you manage to check out the souq selling pre-loved watch?  ;D
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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #17 on: December 17, 2011, 02:10:57 PM »
Yes, but they are not cheap. I dare not bargain as most of the shop owners look serious to me.  ;D
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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #18 on: December 17, 2011, 02:47:16 PM »
cool!...can you guys please PM me the location and name of the souq?

Always kinda bored with all the shopping malls and etc whenever I am in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Looking for some other interesting places to visit whenever I am there.
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Offline watchmanu

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #19 on: December 17, 2011, 06:48:48 PM »
bro terrence, pm sent.  :Cheers:
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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #20 on: January 13, 2012, 01:31:01 PM »
Your moon shot - did you need to use a tripod to keep it steady?
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Offline Ted baker

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #21 on: February 10, 2012, 03:08:45 PM »
Beautiful photos, nice place thanks for sharing with us,..like the photo so much...been to dubai and abu dhabi a few years back...dubai is nice place to visit compare to abu dhabi...but he only thing is cost of living there is too expensive...food, entertainment etc...thanks for sharing...cheers
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Offline Alvin-8880

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #22 on: February 18, 2012, 10:33:10 PM »
Hi Meoramri,
No, I did not use tripod but resting the camera on top of a fence. Just be steady when pressing the shutter.

Thx Ted.
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Offline bluetuna

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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #23 on: March 01, 2012, 08:56:06 AM »
Hai Alvin,

Real nice shots. Been there sometime back. Enjoyed the Desert Safari as well.
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Re: Dubai Trip
« Reply #24 on: May 14, 2012, 03:30:58 AM »
Nice quality pics. How r watch prices compared to Malaysia..
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