Friday, October 21, 2011

My Maha PowerEx MH-C800S Smart Battery Charger Review

So one thing I found out about being in the States is that not every electronic would work here. The ones from Msia that is. Its because of the lower power supply in the US.

I found out about this when I plugged my battery charger into the socket to charge up my AA batteries for my flashgun and tadaa nothing happened. Worst part was cause the current was so low, its barely charging 2 of my 4 batteries. So, I decided to get a universal battery charger that would work anywhere in the world and that it would last me for years.

After my googling and review reading, I ended up with the PowerEx 800S. It cost $40+. I know its a little expensive but I would justify that in a bit. I think its the exact same thing with the other more expensive Maha chargers. Only thing which I found wasn't so good was that it charges only AA/AAA.


So what did I find good about it?
First thing, it can be used anywhere. So even if the electric current is different, there should not be a problem. 8 batteries can be charged all at once or a single one can be charged. Mix brands if you wish and it will still work. Way better than charging in pairs.There is a LCD screen at the front. I know this might just be a fancy add on but being able to track how much the battery is charged is good. Its way better than just staring at a LED light anyways. It will say its DONE charging, good for my 2700mAh  batteries since it takes forever.


The best feature however I would say is the Condition charging. Instead of just a fast charge and a slow charge, The condition charging will charge your battery up to full, fully discharge it to empty and then slow charge it up again to full. This will fix most of your old rechargeable batteries back to a sorta new state. Wish it worked with phone batteries and laptop batteries tho.

Personally, I find this charger very good. As a normal user/ amateur photographer, I burn through batteries fairly quickly and this has been great help.

I rate thee - 8/10

If only the charger works for different sizes and it being so expensive, I would have given it full points.

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Signing off,
YJ

Sunday, October 9, 2011

First photoshoot. Jeremy & Car.

Well a big difference in the US and in Msia is that in the US not everyone own a DSLR. So it does make me wonder how that actually caught on.

Anyways, recently I went to try my hand at shooting my friend's car. I never actually got myself to shooting but I guess it turned out pretty well for the first time.
It is a pretty sweet ride.

Hopefully I do get better at this.
Here is the link so some of the pictures!

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.228346470552497.60691.123713251015820&type=1



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YJ

Monday, October 3, 2011

High Fall Gorge, NY

Hey all!!!

Sorry for MIA-ing for the past 3 weeks I guess but as I have mentioned, I am currently in the States and well uni life here is way different. It has been really hectic trying to get used to life, the study way, the social life.

BUT, here are some picture from High Falls Gorge. Its something like the Grand Canyon, it was carved naturally and well its kinda cool. I guess there will be way more photography pictures soon.

Here are the picture from High Falls. Including all my new friends!
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.223623951024749.59493.123713251015820

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Yep, thats all for now.

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Signing off,
YJ