Equipment manufacturers have always been profit driven and it is common industry practice to 'limit the product capabilities'. This deliberate act is the precursor to milk the consumers like a cow through shorter product cycle. What is more laughable is manufacturers are also working hard to prevent hackers from liberating those inherent product capabilities.
In recent years, we had seen geniuses (the revolutionaries) working creatively and boldy to hack, or unlock those base product potentials. Two notable camps that are working on Canon and Panasonic products and are gaining huge following. They are the Magic Lantern Project started by Trammell Hudson on Canon DSLR and Vitaliy Kiselev that started the Panasonic GH-1/GF-1 video Hack (PTools).
Here are the URL for the Canon DSLR hack and the latest Ptools for the Panasonic video hack. Njoy :-) and enjoy at your own risk! Oh yes, I hacked both my cameras too.
http://www.gh1-hack.info/ptool3d.zip
http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_Wiki
Ring Flash for the real world ...
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM + Canon 580EXII + Orbis Ring Flash. I just bought the Orbis Ring Flash. Call it craving or buy flu, I want...! So how does this tool helps me in my quest for photographic excellence? WoW, I must say I'm happy with the results. It is a huge and cumbersome accessory. However, it does helps you to take shadowless picture effortlessly. It just works and just make sure you have a pair of strong hands.
"In Remembrance of Nat"
We had our partner conference at Eilat in November 2007 and here is a picture of Koby, Nathawuth and Ray. Unfortunately, Nathawuth passed away on 24 April 2010 and a reminder to us that time is fleeting and life is unpredictable. Let’s not take it for granted. Live life with love, courage and passion.
Hooked on Friendship @ Starbucks Hong Kong
DMC-GF1 with Samyang 7.5mm 1:3.5 UMC Fish-eye