Category Archives: Gadgets

Shape Shifter arrived!!

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Finally picked up my new toy, Think Tank Shape Shifter,  a clever, way-cool photo backpack that expands and contracts. Thanks to Leo Koo of hambone.com.my and the people at Think Tank Photo! 🙂

The Shape Shifter compressed (top), to, and expanded (below)

Fits my 2 bodies (Canon Mark IIN, Mark III), 3 lenses (16-35 2.8, 28-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8), 2 speedlite (580EX and 580EXII) plus a 12″ Dell notebook . There are still plenty of rooms for power adapter and other small accessories.

Gears sitting on top of the neoprene pocket it fits into.

Gears placed inside the Shape Shifter’s five neoprene pockets.

Like like most of Think Tank Photo’s products, a rain cover is included.

Retailing at RM888, (which is a little pricey) this backpack is not for everyone 😛 If u’re a photojournalist or one that makes a living shooting, editing and transmitting pictures on location, this is the backpack to grab!!

Stocks are limited, please book with your favourite local store or visit shashinki.com

Think Tank Photo Shape Shifter on track to Malaysia

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The Think Tank Photo Shape Shifter will be available here by next week with the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of US$249. Local pricing to be announced.

Stocks are limited, please book with your favourite local store 🙂

For more info, refer to hambone.com.my or shashinki.com

Read the review HERE at robgalbraith.com

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UPDATE: (22November2008) Local retail pricing.. RM888

I’m on ThinkTankPhoto brochure

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Received a copy of ThinkTankPhoto brochure today from USA. 🙂 Check it out from your authorized ThinkTankPhoto dealers. hehehe!

Also featured, ThinkTankPhoto co-founder and Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist Deanne Fitzmaurice and Rob Galbraith of Reuters.

PocketWizard Plus II problem

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For those owning PocketWizard Plus II with serial number 609xxxx, you might be facing the same problem as I am. Here’s a reply from Patrick Clow, Web Marketing & Tech Support Manager

 
Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:29:59 -0400
From: Patrick Clow
Subject: RE: PocketWizard Plus II problem

Glenn:
 
I have replicated your problem with high speed motor drive issues.  We are looking into the problem.  Your 608xxxx unit is a Plus 2.0.  Your 609xxxx unit is a Plus 2.1 unit.  They should not have the issue you describe, so we are working on a correction.
 
As far as Transmit Only mode, the following should help:
 
PLUS 2.0 Normal blink rate – 1 blink every 2 seconds
 
PLUS 2.0 TX Only blink rate – 1 blink every 1 second
 
PLUS 2.1 Normal blink rate – 1 blink every 3.5 seconds
 
PLUS 2.1 TX Only blink rate – 1 blink every 1.75 seconds
 
 
I apologize for that confusion.
 
Take care,
 
Patrick Clow
Web Marketing & Tech Support Manager
 
LPA Design
41 IDX Drive
Suite 265
South Burlington, VT  05403
(802) 658-0038 x210
(802) 658-6125 FAX
 
 

UPDATE: (1December2008) Firmware for the PLUS 2.1 have been released. Send your unit(s) to the address below for a firmware upgrade.

LPA Design
ATTN: REPAIRS
41 IDX Drive
Suite 265
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0038

Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:16:11 -0500
From: Patrick Clow
Subject: RE: PocketWizard Plus II problem
To: Glenn
Cc: Maureen Pidgeon

We have released updated Plus II firmware.

Please send your 2.1 units in to us for an update. This will be handled as a warranty

repair.

Take care,

Patrick Clow
Web Marketing & Tech Support Manager

I’m on ThinkTankPhoto.com ‘Share the Moment!’

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Made it as Aug08 Photo of the Month at ThinkTankPhoto.com ‘Share the Moment!’

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/share.php

Aug 08 Photo of the Month:
Glenn Guan covering the F1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Pix
Glenn Guan with The Star in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia uses the Change Up while covering the 2008 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Pix.

Photo: Apai from Utusan Malaysia

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Markins Q3

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Markins rawwwwkkkk!! U can purchase markins products from :-

  • shashinki.com
  • Keat Camera – 205 Jalan Pudu, KL
    03-21480447 (Raymond)
  • YL Camera – FB-3, 1st Floor Pudu Plaza, KL
    016 218 7810, 012 380 6733 (Desmond)