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Since I’ve gotten my Sony α200 (aka Alpha 200 or A200) DSLR, I’ve only shot photos in JPEG format. A few days ago I read up a bit on RAW Image Format and I promised myself to shoot in this format on my next outing.

Coincidentally, I had also won a bid on a Sigma 28-70mm Lens through eBay. This is the first item I bought on eBay and the whole experience was a pleasant one.

Additionally, I’ve been reading my camera manual more thoroughly. I’ve especially focused on the manual setting documentation. I was looking forward to customizing exposure and arperture settings when taking photos. Previously I mostly rely on the auto and preset modes.

I spent about half of yesterday trying to apply what I’ve learnt while giving my Sigma lens some workout. Check out the pictures I’ve taken and please feel free to comment on them.

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Ten days ago, I purchased a Sony α 200 (aka Sony A200) during my trip to KL. I finally settled on this particular model as my first DSLR because I find the balance of newbie-friendly controls, wealth of functions, superb image quality and value for money to be irresistible!

I remembered that my first Photoblog entry was back in May 2005 and the pictures were from Danga Bay. What better way to commemorate my first outing with the A200 by revisiting Danga Bay again.

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Hutan Bandar is one of the rare places of green tranquility in Johor Bahru. It spans over 32 hectares and is maintained by MBJB (Johor Bahru City Council). Translated to English, Hutan Bandar means “City Forest”. In the deeper parts of Hutan Bandar, you would literally feel disconnected from the hustle and bustle of JB. It’s a really strange, yet calming feeling to have, especially over the weekend after a full week of corporate battles and mental drain.

Some of the facilities available at Hutan Bandar are:

• Lots of lush green flora.
• Seven scenic lakes.
• Children’s playgrounds.
• Jungle Trek.
• Exercise facilities.
• Camping site.
• Children’s swimming pool.

Here are some pictures I’ve taken during my last visit to Hutan Bandar.

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Saleng Zoo is (from what I know) a privately owned zoo near Saleng, Johor. It is roughly midpoint between Senai and Kulai. The signage is a little blurred, so if you’re driving a little too fast, or lost your concentration temporalily, you might miss it.

Entry is RM12 for adults and RM6 for children. I visited Saleng Zoo two weeks ago, and I must say that I’m quite impressed with the place. It’s not overly commercialised like Zoo Negara (the National Zoo) and the state zoos.

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Here are three pictures I took during my visit to Sungai Tekala. As usual, for those of you who are not interested to view the pictures, or have a phobia of using bandwidth for non-text items, please do not click the link.

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