Review: Transformers: Dark of the Moon

There were some robots in this movie we think.

In Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee return to the big screen for another action packed film that will see the Autobots and the Decepticons face off for a third and final..blah, blah, blah – we got suckered into seeing a Transformers movie for the third time because of the female lead – this time its Victoria Secret’s model Rosie Hunington-Whiteley (pictured above instead of some robots) – and yes that marketing worked.

The new Transformers movie opens today in 3D IMAX, 3D and plain old regular 2D across Hong Kong. If you haven’t booked your tickets yet you might want to (or not) after reading our in-depth review of this latest robot rumble – so spoilers ahead:

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Stay Focused with Sony’s New SLT-A35

The new Sony α35 boasts Full-time Continuous AF

Sony just released the α35 (SLT-A35) as the latest product in its STL range of light, compact digital cameras. Using Sony’s innovative Translucent Mirror Technology, pioneered on the α33 and α55 models, this camera enables accurate continuous autofocus whether shooting still of HD video.

The α35 premiers a new feature in its Tele-zoom High Speed Shooting function which allows 1.4x magnification of part of the image while shooting at up to 7fps. Its ability to maintain smooth and continuous tracking autofocus even in the 5.5fps drive mode makes it ideal for fast-moving action shots as well as close-up stills.

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Chopard Presents the DLC Titanium L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon

New model released for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research.

The Chopard black and yellow toned DLC Titanium L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon has truly distinctive character not only in its bold colouring but in its strong yet refined design.

Clearly inspired by the world of motorsport, this timepiece is powered by a hand-wound tourbillion movement, L.U.C Calibre 1 TRM, which beats at a cadence of 28,800 vibration per hour and boasts a 60-hour power reserve.

Chronometer-certified by the COSC, the movement, like any good engine is mounted on silent blocks which absorb shocks. The ‘engine’ is housed in a bodywork consisting of a streamlined titanium case of alternative polished and matt finishes. No luxury automobile is complete without leather seats and Chopard doesn’t disappoint with a hand sewn black alligator leather strap to tie together this evocative timepiece.

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New Sony NEX-C3 is All About Versatility

This interchangeable lens camera packs a punch for its size.

Thinner and sleeker than its predecessor, the Sony NEX-C3 not only looks better but significantly outperforms the NEX-3.

Its technical superiority is obvious in its spec sheet, but what it translates to is a DSLR-sized sensor and a DSLR-surpassing 16.2 effective megapixels providing stunning quality still shots and 720p HD video.

Where the NEX-C3 really impresses is in its user interface and impressive array of settings. You can preview the effect these will have on your photo in real-time, before taking a shot. This takes away the guesswork and helps you take exactly the photo you want without wasting time or missing that fleeting opportunity.

The new Interchangeable Lens Camera also comes with a range of pre-programmed ‘picture effect’ settings and a new ‘peaking’ function which highlights area of the picture to help you achieve a really crisp manual focus in various conditions.

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Manfrotto Introduces the Tiniest Tripod in the World

Do you always get left out of photos because you’re behind the camera?

Have you ever forgotten to take a tripod with you or decided not to because it was too inconvenient to lug around and then regretted it?

Well Manfrotto Hong Kong has made a handy little tripod that it so compact small and light that it can easily fit in any shirt pocket. Manfrotto has come up with the POCKET that comes in two options, one which is made for digital compact cameras and a second designed for use with larger DSLR sized cameras.

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