My Photo Companion
In order to take some decent pictures when I go to Brazil, I decided to buy a new digital camera. With specialist advice from my uncle (a very knowledgeable photographer) and plenty of research on the web, and visiting various shops, I finally decided to trade my cash for a Fujfilm Finepix F10. It's got very nice specs, including 6.3 MP, 3x zoom, 80-1600 ISO range, 500 shot battery life and very short start-up and shutter lag. So far it's pretty easy to use, and I'm just getting to know some of the settings.
Fujifilm Finepix F10
Here's a test shot I took:
Meanwhile I have been trying to get the Embassy in Canberra to sort out my visa; turned out they needed some original copies of various documents. I sent those off with express post and hopefully this will secure my visa in time before I leave.
I've bought various Aussie gifts for my host parents and the other day mum came home with a large Samsonite suitcase (on wheels). The only trick now is not to over-fill it, because I have to leave room for anything I want to bring back. My plan is to pack light on clothes, as it is very cheap to buy there, and I'll blend in with the local fashion.
In unrelated news, I got my first preference University offer! Here's what I'll be studying after I get back, in 2007:
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) Double Degree at University of Adelaide.
[Link]
I'm doing Finance as my double degree. Should be exciting...
To all the other people leaving soon to go travelling or on exchange: Have fun, safe travels, don't catch any crazy diseases and see you at some undecided point in the future!
Fujifilm Finepix F10
Here's a test shot I took:
Meanwhile I have been trying to get the Embassy in Canberra to sort out my visa; turned out they needed some original copies of various documents. I sent those off with express post and hopefully this will secure my visa in time before I leave.
I've bought various Aussie gifts for my host parents and the other day mum came home with a large Samsonite suitcase (on wheels). The only trick now is not to over-fill it, because I have to leave room for anything I want to bring back. My plan is to pack light on clothes, as it is very cheap to buy there, and I'll blend in with the local fashion.
In unrelated news, I got my first preference University offer! Here's what I'll be studying after I get back, in 2007:
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) Double Degree at University of Adelaide.
[Link]
I'm doing Finance as my double degree. Should be exciting...
To all the other people leaving soon to go travelling or on exchange: Have fun, safe travels, don't catch any crazy diseases and see you at some undecided point in the future!
