About the Fotogelafer

Welcome to Fotogelafer.com. I am Wan Cheng Huat AKA the Fotogelafer. Here is a short write up about how photography came into my life.

All my life, I can say that I have always been attuned with art. When I was much younger, I loved to draw. How did I know that? Well, I never could stop picking up a pen or a pencil to start imprinting what I saw. Drawing became a part of my life. As years pass me by, I soon realized that my ‘addiction’ actually soothes me, my feelings, my emotions and most of all my soul.

When I turned 16, I decided to join my school’s photography club and loved it almost instantly. Photography, in many ways, was and still is similar with drawing; instead of capturing images with my pen or pencil, I am now able to capture them with my camera.

I was overwhelmed with enthusiasm and learnt all I could from wherever I could. I remember reading through all the Reader's Digest I could get to obtain photography tips which were usually the advertisements of Kodak or Canon or Fujifilm. At that time, it was my only source where I could learn about shutter speed, aperture settings and how to play around to get my intended effects. Even now, after over 10 years, I still keep those files which still have those Reader's Digest pages.

I could remember the moment when I first picked up a camera; I knew that there was no turning back. Cameras and films were my new tools to express my new found identity.

But as time pass, technology became more advance and soon enough photography became digital. Only after 10 years, I finally abandon film photography; as it became more and more expensive and obsolete. However, I will cherish all those negatives which are now lying in my dry box. Nothing can replace them.

Enjoy my photographs.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Canon EOS 50D and ME

I just got myself my first DSLR. Horray. Wow, I never have thought that I would ever buy a DSLR. I got it second hand from a guy I met in a forum. He was selling his bundle as stated from 1)-12) for RM3760. I got it for RM3700, RM60 discount. Cheers :D
1) Canon EOS 50d body
2) Original Strap
3) Charger and battery
4) Original Box
5) Manual Book
6) Cd Driver
7) Quick Guide
8) Rubber eyecup
9 Phottix premium Battery Grip
10) AA Magazine Tray
11) Body cap
12) Kingston 4gb CF memory card
At first I had my eyes fixed on the Canon EOS 40D and was already going to many shops to get the best package and most of all the best PRICE. I only manage to walk around Sunway Pyramid and the best they could offer was RM3,150 (Fotokem) and this is just for the body. I was all set to go to Pudu to have a survey; just waiting for Friday to come.

Little did I know as I was at home browsing local forums, I saw a 50D posting. Not so keen at first, I was quite reluctant to view it, as I did not want to waste my time but due to boredom, I clicked. Surprisingly the 50D package was quite affordable. It even fits into my budget to get the 40D. I was contemplating. Sacrifice a new 40D for a used 50D. So I decided to meet up with the owner to have a feel on the camera and to end my misery of thinking.

I had my buddy, Yik Hoe, there to help me check on the camera for me. Total noob in handling these electronic cameras. I am a bloody old school camera man. Can you imagine from this
to this
Can you imagine?

Well I cannot do much at the moment as I need to get a set of lens, the camera is blind but its temporary. Cheers.
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