Updating iPhone's firmware 2.2.1

The last time I updated my iPhone's firmware to 2.2, all my data was retained. This time however, everything was gone. To make things worst, I can't sync my contacts that are saved on Yahoo address book.

God save me !


** Update **


I exported my contacts from Yahoo address and imported them into Windows Address Book - Sync them and TADAAA! All my contacts are back!

Updating iPhone's Firmware

Somehow I just decided to update my iPhone's firmware, after realizing most of the Applications on Installer has no updates for iPhone running on firmware 1.1.4, and I was getting bored.



Although I was a little worried that I might screw up and lose all my data, at the same time being lazy, I did not back up any of my data and just went ahead with the instructions on QuickPwn

With help from DevTeam's QuickPwn Jailbreak 2.2, it just made all my work easier.

After upgrading, I felt that my iPhone has some stability issue and lagging at certain times.
Stability issue could be solved by Rebooting, no big deal. Looking at the bright side, features has been improved.

Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF]

I've been itching to get my Canon EF-S 18-55MM f/3.5-5.6 II replaced for the past few months, but I was being lazy to drop by camera shops to survey and of course purchasing the iPhone causes some delay as well.

Getting a Canon lens is pretty much out of my budget especially for fast lenses, so I shortlisted a few 3rd party lenses instead;

1. Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF]
2. Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO
3. Tokina AT-X 16-50mm F2.8 PRO DX

I went over to YL Camera Service at Pudu Plaza this afternoon to check out some used Canon L lenses that caught my attention via ShutterAsia forum and recommendation by Peter Tan, the Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L USM (RM2.9K-RM3.1K) and Canon EF 16-35MM F/2.8L USM(RM2.9K). I thought I'll be getting those L lenses, but somehow I just don't feel good about buying 2nd hand lenses, although 3 months warranty is given by YL Camera Service, and they worked pretty well when I tested them.

So I settled for a Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] at RM1580 (inclusive of HOYA UV(N)HMC Filter) instead, But I'm hold back from buying any Tele lenses at the moment.

Taken with Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF]

Taken with Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 II

So far I can only say I love it's faster focusing speed and bokeh compared to Canon EF-S 18-55MM f/3.5-5.6 II.

Apple iPhone

My loyal Motorola e398 that has been serving me since November 2004 has been put into retirement.

Before that, I was considering a PDA, but based on experienced PDA users' advise, I decided that I want to be an iPhone owner instead.

Sadly, there is no official release of iPhone in Malaysia and Singapore until now. What are available in our local market are imported and hacked iPhone(s) without official warranty by Apple. You would be considered lucky to be given warranty by the trader themselves.

I was lucky enough as one of my relative were coming back to Malaysia for a holiday and I decided to ask for her help. Thankfully, my iPhone's journey to Malaysia was a smooth one from the States and arrived in Malaysia on the 25th March 2008.

Even the unlocking process was smooth, all thanks to ZiPhone, I didn't have to pay anyone to perform the unlocking for me.
Thanks to Ken Lui as well for informing me that we can unlock ourselves without needing to spend money on such service, but just download the software from the internet. Previously hackers would need to use a specially modified sim in order to get the iPhone hacked, unlike now, everything is so easy with just one click of any various iPhone hacking software available.

Nice touch screen. Very responsive and sensitive.

Nice and smooth finishing by Apple.

Resting on it's stand. In the process of getting it's battery charged.

Even we looked so happy inside it :-P~

The only drawback of this phone so far to me is the SMS feature. It doesn't allow it users to save messages as draft. If that's not bad enough, we can't forward SMS(s), copy paste words. Hopefully someone will come out with a good 3rd party application for SMS.

And as the touchscreen is so sensitive and one alphabet/number is so narrow to each other, I tend to always accidentally press the wrong information needed. I also tend to press send before I could complete my message. I would probably need a Pogo Stylus for iPhone as well for this issue.

Finally, I hope hackers can keep abreast with Apple's updates on curbing unauthorized iPhone users like me by updating their firmware.
The news released by Macworld, iPhone hackers look to an uncertain future certainly doesn't sounds good at all for many people, including me. Currently the hacked 1.1.4 version isn't exactly stable compared to the hacked 1.1.3 version.

Total of USD427 for a 8GB version, inclusive of shipping and tax, which is below RM1400, It is worth every single cent my dad paid for this phone for me.

Canon Speedlite 580EX II

Picture worth a thousand words.

My dad called me while he was at Klang Parade today afternoon, confirming the model of the Speedlite with me. I finally got my hands on it. All thanks to my dad.

Now all I need is to brush up my skills. =))


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Canon Battery Grip BG-E3 for Digital Rebel XT

Got my BG-E3 battery grip today, part of the wishlist of accessories for my Canon EOS 400D. For the price of RM450, inclusive of a piece of NB-2LH, the first word that came into my mind was; cheap.

Thanks to Liew Kah Fai once again for helping me to purchase them.

Now I'm saving for a Speedlite 580EX II. I don't mind if you would like to donate or sponsor me an external flash. Even a small loan, I would appreciate them.

My New Toy : Canon EOS 400D

The photo above is the last photo taken with my Canon S3is before it was packed into it's original box, ready to find it's new owner. Posted at forum for the price of RM1.1K inclusive with all accessories worth close to RM500.

Paid RM2499 for a new Canon EOS 400D. Comes with Scandisk Ultra II CompactFlash 2GB, Raydawn 58mm UV Filter, EF Lens Work III: The Eyes of EOS, Canon DSLR Bag and a D-POD TR-38 Tripod.

Thanks to Liew Kah Fai for helping me to place an order through his college lecturer. It's slightly cheaper than market price.

Canon S3is is packed and ready to meet it's new owner soon.

Not to forget, with gratitude, thanks to my father for everything that you can see on both photos. He got me a Canon S3is, then now a Canon 400D when I want them.

Now I'm hoping to get a Canon Speedlite 580EX II and BG-E3 battery grip soon.