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Cobra makes SUP boards for various manufacturers; but you can't buy direct from the factory. These guys are the Starboard SUP distributors for Thailand, based near Jomtien: http://www.isup.asia/

Or maybe not...

http://www.loopinsight.com/2011/12/29/apple-will-not-release-ipad-3-at-macworld-or-ces/

I want to play this game too. I am not a big game at all, but this something else.

Does anyone know where I can buy a legal package in Bangkok? I don't want to download it.

I have seen it in shops that sell legal games, so it is available; and for much less than I paid for it on Steam.

Can't comment on print storage, but a suitable cabinet to control humidity is, I think, a necessity for lenses; and I stick my cameras in there too. Wide range of cabinets available from the photo shops here.

The 16GB iPhone is 20,900 baht from the Thailand Apple store, and a few hundred baht more from the phone companies such as DTAC and AIS.

Spot on focus; did you do that manually? Could you focus that close to the flower or is the image cropped?

Very pleasing image, are you happy with your new toy?

Used Apple Store Thailand several times. Packages came via DHL. I don't know for sure, but I expect that DHL and the like undertake to deliver anywhere in the countries where they operate.

I've finally made my decision and it is on its way to me now.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 W/14-140mm

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 lens

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.8

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm lens

Vello Wireless Timer Remote Panasonic (Intervalometer)

UV Protection filters for all lenses

The GH2 with 14-140 lens about 30,000 Baht. The lens alone bought separate is 21,000 Baht so 9,000 for the body seems good. Yes, I realize kit packages are cheaper then separate - still, the GH3 may not be out until the end of next year so have plenty of time to learn the system.

Should keep me busy for a while.

Congratulations!

Anybody spottet a good price on a

lumix GH2 kit in Bkk?

AV Camera is a good source of M4/3 gear; but not sure their price of 59,900 with 14-140 qualifies as good....

Sandisk offer a recovery program, free if you buy one of their cards. I believe it could then be used on any card.

Very creative; never seen an eclipse captured in that way before.

What are your thoughts on the new Olympus Pen EP3. Just sleek looks or good choice for someone like me coming from point to shoot and no real experience. Just looking something better, small in size and to learn eventually something about cameras and photography. Do total noob.

I like the reviews claiming it's fast, one of my pet hates with point to shoot cameras is the lack of speed. Takes ages to get photo...

It's a lovely camera, and very very fast to focus. But you will need extra cash if you want an add-on electronic viewfinder. But also look at the cheaper EPL-3 which is smaller in size and has an articulated screen. Both are in the shops in Thailand.

The price difference between the GH2 and G3 with the same lens choices is only around 3000 Baht. Seems for only 3000 Baht I'm getting a lot more camera?

Yes; especially if you want to do video.

Bad idea, only you should decide how to spend your money!

Neither camera will have been in the hands of forum members yet, so all you will get is opinions based on reviews.

If you are not planning to buy until March, they should be in the shops by then and you can go and play with them. Which one feels the best in your hands, is the easiest to use? Consider the lens choices; which model provides the best lens choices for the shooting you intend? Which gives you the most for your budget?

(Then buy the GX1).

Just a shot taken with the Olympus 45mm. It's more bokeh than flower; but I do like the soft bokeh that this lens produces. Taken at F1.8.

The $699 is for the 14-42 kit lens which from my studies is not a very good lens while the 14-140 (1099.00 $300 off) is and especially for video. I do plan on doing video and one of the high ratings for the GH2 is for that but image quality also rated high. One of the top reasons for my interest in the GH2.

Just clarification on this point. I assume you mean better spent on a different lens as opposed to a different camera?

The 14-140 is designed to be a provide a silent zoom for video and if you are not going to do video your money may be better spent elsewhere

And again, thank you for your input especially having experience with BH. :jap:

Yes I meant lens and not camera. My neigbour has the GH2 and I have played with it extensively; very good camera; I just personally prefer the smaller footprint of the GF1/GX1. But if you are wanting to do video too, then the GH2 is indeed the one to get.

I ordered a flash from BH and it arrived at my door three days after I ordered it!

I agree with Familyonthemove; when you fancy the a next lens, the latest 45mm F1.8 from Olympus is really great, especially at the price.

Another wonderful lens is the Voigtlander 25mm F0.95. Manual focus, but what a great tool to shoot with. And then of course you can bolt all manner of weird and wonderful legacy lenses using adapters.

The fun (and the potential expenditure) never stops with micro four thirds!

After doing a lot of reviews checking and dozens of user comments on the following camera and various lenses, this is what I'm now considering. The camera size is nearly identical to my Canon S5IS P&S.

Panasonic Lumix GH2 with 14-140 lens - $1099.00 at BH Photo

20mm f/1.7 lens - $345.00 BH Photo

100-300 mm lens - $500.00 BH Photo

Which comes to about 59,000 Baht through BH Photo. Both AV camera and fotofile in Thailand list it at 59,900 for body and 14-140 lens only which is a significant price difference, nearly twice as much as body and 14-140 lens at BH Photo.

My biggest concern is duties/taxes when it arrives. Any ideas as to what they may cost me? Any thoughs on the above choices?

4/3 Rumors were reporting a $699 deal on the GH2 with the 14-140 lens at BH Photo yesterday http://www.43rumors.com/next-gh2-superdeal-at-bhphoto/

I have bought cameras and lenses via the web (BH are very quick), I think the duty is about 5$ but can't be sure.

The GH2 is a very capable camera, good for stills and particularly good at video. The 14-140 is designed to be a provide a silent zoom for video and if you are not going to do video your money may be better spent elsewhere (unless you can get that BH deal which essentially gives you the lens for free).

The other two lenses are excellent.

They say 60% of 1000 condo sold in 3 weeks !!

So they sold over 30 condo a day?

Bullllllshiiiiiiiit !!!

I think I know the development you are talking about. Every time I drive past the car park is full and the place is awash with potential customers. And who is buying? Bangkok Thais. After the flood experience they are buying up units in Pattaya (and probably other places). Small size, fully equipped and being built by an established Bangkok based Thai developer, so it sells. Similar project just down the road is also heavily sold.

Not to be confused by underfunded developments fronted by shady looking characters with a no-name builder and overpriced and oversized units.

I would like to celebrate my holiday by using the same camera as the article writer, a Panasonic GX1. Please Santa?

I use Big Digital Lab (http://www.bigdigitallab.com). You submit the files and they send to your address by EMS. Just had some 30x20 prints made and they look fantastic, and their prices are very reasonable.

Don't think I am allowed to link to other forums, but if you go to the Photography Thailand forum you will find an extension discussion on print labs.

My wife bought a Sony Vaio about three years ago and hated it; so we sold it and she bought a Macbook. Never looked back and now we have an iMac, a Mac Pro, and the original Macbook is still going strong. A different level of quality and usability.

Don't tell ...

William Osborne 555

Mr. Osborne's mean-spirited whining is of no consequence.

My wife bought a Sony Vaio about three years ago and hated it; so we sold it and she bought a Macbook. Never looked back and now we have an iMac, a Mac Pro, and the original Macbook is still going strong. A different level of quality and usability.

"faith can move mountains" said the hedgehog after having had sex with a toilet brush.

Just my experience, nothing to do with faith.