Senin, 30 Maret 2009

10 HARI MENJELANG PEMILU 2009 (10 DAYS BEFORE THE ELECTION OF 2009)

Waktu hanya tersisa 10 (sepuluh) hari lagi menjelang PEMILIHAN UMUM 2009. Hari-hari menjelang Pemilu 9 April 2009, KPU tetap menjadi panggung utama bagi media massa. Jalanan sudah mengalami kepadatan sebagai akibat dari kampanye partai-partai yang ada. Namun, boleh dikatakan pelaksanaan kampanye memang terlihat lebih rapi dan tertib pada periode ini dibandingkan yang sebelum-sebelumnya. Diumumkannya jadwal kampanye memberikan arahan yang berarti bagi masyarakat yang akan melalui jalan-jalan yang akan dilalui oleh kampanye parta-partai tersebut.

Meskipun demikian, berbagai kontroversi juga terjadi menjelang dilaksanakannya PEMILU tahun 2009 ini dan peran KPU sangatlah penting untuk menghadapi berbagai tantangan ini. Terbitnya buku yang katanya mecerminkan berita yang negatif kepada Prabowo juga telah memberikan dampaknya di masyarakat. Tapi saya sendiri belum membaca buku tersebut, paling tidak itulah yang terjadi menjelang PEMILU 2009.

Hal lainnya dalam bidang MUSIK juga turut mewarnai hari-hari menjelang PEMILU 2009. Grup band Coklat Lewat karya lagu terbarunya “5 Menit Untuk 5 Tahun”, Cokelat mendukung Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) dan mengajak masyarakat untuk menyukseskan Pemilu 2009 dengan cara ikut memberikan suaranya pada Pemilu 2009. Lagu ini juga mengandung pesan tentang ajakan kepada generasi muda untuk ikut memilih dan tidak golput dalam Pemilu 2009. “Lima menit waktu yang kami berikan akan sangat berarti dalam menentukan nasib bangsa Indonesia pada lima tahun ke depan,” ujar Kikan, vokalis Cokelat di Media Center KPU.

Sebagai penyelenggara pemilu, KPU menyambut baik dan berterima kasih atas partisipasi Group Band Cokelat yang ikut mensosialisasikan Pemilu 2009 dengan membuat lagu berjudul “5 Menit untuk 5 Tahun”. “Kami bangga dengan kaum muda yang penuh semangat menggali potensi dan kreativitasnya yang sangat berguna bagi kepentingan Bangsa Indonesia,“ tutur Ketua KPU Hafiz Anshary.

Menarik memang PEMILU 2009 ini. Untuk itu, saya hanya berharap untuk kali ini tidak terjadi hal-hal yang sifatnya merugikan bagi masyarakat dalam bentuk apapun, karena, mau tidak mau, kontroversi dan pelanggaran akan selalu ada. SEMOGA KPU MAMPU MENGURANGINYA.

Kamis, 26 Maret 2009

Canon EOS 500D (Digital Rebel T1i / Kiss X3 Digital)

Preview March 2009, Richard Butler and Lars Rehm

What a good news for Canon addict!!! Just 14 months after the launch of the EOS Rebel XSi (450D), Canon has unveiled its successor, the Rebel T1i (500D). The 500D uses essentially the same body as the 450D with a slight peachfuzz texture to the plastic, which makes a remarkable difference in terms of perceived quality.

What's new

15 megapixel CMOS sensor
The 500D uses a new, 15.0 megapixel sensor much like the one featured in the 50D.

Video
The 500D becomes the fourth DSLR to gain the ability to record video. Again it's 1080p HD

Anti-reflection coated VGA screen
Although the size and resolution of the rear LCD doesn't have any effect on the shooting process until after you've got your shot (and the delays introduced by live view mean you're only likely to use it in very specific circumstances), working with a bright, high-resolution screen like this one is an absolute pleasure.

Digic 4
The 500D is the latest recipient of the Digic 4 processor that powers both the 50D and 5D Mk II. This brings a slightly different look to the cameras' menu systems as well as providing a series of additioanl functions.

Auto Lighting Optimizer
Like the other two Digic 4 cameras, the 500D offers three levels of Auto Lighting Optimizer, rather than the simple on/off setting of its predecessor.

Interactive Quick Control panel
A range of shooting settings can now be changed directly on screen. Press the SET button in the Quick Control screen and use the four-way controller to navigate.

Extended ISO range
Unlike the 450D, which offered a sensitivity range that extended to ISO 1600, the 500D reaches to 3200. This can then be expanded another two stops to ISO 12800 equivalent.

High ISO Noise Reduction
In line with this increased ISO range, the 500D also includes greater control over the amount of noise reduction being applied to JPEG files at higher ISOs.

Face Detection in Live View
In Live View the EOS 500D uses the same contrast detect AF as its predecessor but now also features a Face Detect option.

Peripheral Illumination Correction
The 500D gains the ability to brighten the corners of images to correct for lens vignetting. It's not often a problem on APS-C cameras, but it's there for those occasions when it is.

More languages
The user interface is now available in 25 languages, you would have to be unlucky to not understand at least one of them.

New Speedlite 270EX
The Speedlite 270EX is a new compact flash gun with a maximum guide number of 27 m and silent recycling. It's powered by 2 AA batteries.

For those who are feel as a new comer in photography, this product could be worth it for you. Why? since I also have the same feeling as a new comer in this field of hobby, I also feel hard to find a good camera as the starter. I think, almost every new comer would like to bought a mid level of camera, such as EOS 450D, NIKON D60, SONY ALPHA 350, or everything which goes the same level like them. Why? please don't ask to much (hehehe...), it's all because all of you will ask a friend or share your problem in internet forum. You will ask them, which one is better for you??? everyone will recomend the mid level. Why? the consideration is the mid level is more long-lasting than lower level. However, this point of view is totally wrong. Why? (not again! hehehee...) the quality of your picture is determined by your skill, not your camera. Camera only a tool which can produce an error too. Everyone can buy them, but you will feel the different touch of art with a professional photographer.



okay...

stop dissucsing this matter heheehee...

Back to the new product of CANON. It's the fifth generation of Rebel and enters the market at a difficult time - in the midst of a global economic downturn and against the fiercest competition we've ever seen in the entry-level DSLR sector. So, if you don't want to spending your money for 50D class, this product is your best choice!!!

This camera is quite small and very handy in your arm.



List price (US)

• Body only: $799
• Kit: $899 (with 18-55 mm IS lens)

List price (EU)

• Body only: €799
• Kit: €899 (with 18-55 mm IS lens)
• Kit: €1299 (with 18-200 mm IS lens)

List price (UK)

• Body only: £869.99
• Kit: £969.99 (with 18-55 mm IS lens)
• Kit: £1399.99 (with 18-200 mm IS lens)


Supplied In the Box

The EOS 500D Kit (including lens) is supplied as:

  • Canon EOS 500D Digital SLR body
  • EF-S 18 - 55 mm F3.5 - F5.6 IS lens
  • Eyecup (attached to camera)
  • LP-E5 Lithium-Ion battery pack
  • LC-E5 Battery charger
  • Neck strap
  • USB Cable
  • Video Cable
  • CD-ROM: Canon Digital Camera Solutions Disk (Win/Mac)
  • Manuals / Reg. card
So, what are you waiting for? Start looking your bank account and feel free to bought them into your journey hehehehe....

source: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos500d/

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