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UB: UBFS from off-campus using WebDav
Sep 3rd
Want to access your UBFS files off-campus? This is one method to access them from anywhere.
Basic dSLR Guide: Which dSLR lens?
Aug 22nd
This are a list of lens worth looking out for. For beginners, I would recommend getting a value lens first or use the lens that comes with the camera. Learn how to use it before upgrading.
dSLR Lens (crop body)
Canon Standard Zoom
| Value | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
| Decent | Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM |
| Good | Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
| Great | Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM |
Canon Telephoto Zoom
| Value | n/a |
| Decent | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM |
| Good | Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM |
| Great | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM |
Canon Single Lens Solution
| Value | |
| Decent | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
| Good | |
| Great | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L |
Canon Other Lenses (Wide angle, low light, prime, etc)
| Value | Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II |
| Decent | |
| Good | Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 |
| Great | Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM |
Basic dSLR Guide: Which dSLR?
Aug 21st
dSLRs have been very affordable in recent years, any many people are jumping into getting one. Here are some of my favorites dSLR for beginners.
dSLR Body
Entry-level
- Canon EOS Rebel XSi
ISO up to 1600, No video. - Canon EOS Rebel T1i
ISO up to 12800, 1080p HD video capable - Canon EOS Rebel T2i
ISO up to 12800, 1080p HD video capable. Higher video fps compared to T1i) - Nikon D5000
No autofocus in movie mode. No dedicated buttons for White balance, ISO, etc.
All above are good camera, choose one which suits your needs and budget. Nikon D5000 is a good camera for casual users but ideal not for advanced users who wants to play with camera settings. I would pick a Canon EOS Rebel if you are interested in photography.
Mid-range
- Canon EOS 50D
No video, faster burst shot compared to D90, Heavier, more durable. - Nikon D90
720p video recording. Smaller & lighter than 50D
For those interested in photography and have the budget to stretch, this two are good cameras.
Basic dSLR Guide: Star Trails – Stacked Multiple Images Method
Aug 19th
Learn how to make star trails! Since there is a lot of light pollution where I live right now, I cannot do a single exposure star trails. I will have to do multiple shots and merge them together using software.
This is one of the method you can use if you live in places with light pollution.
Windows 7 64-bit on Dell M1210
Jul 24th
Since Dell website does not list any drivers for either Windows 7 or 64-bit windows, here’s my quick guide.
Italian: Chicken Marsala
Jun 11th
Since I do not have fresh parsley, I used dried parsley.
Ingredients (2 servings)
- 2 boneless skinless Chicken Breast
- 2 Tbsp Flour
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 cups Mushroom (sliced)
- 3/4 cups Marsala cooking wine
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley
- 1/4 tsp Rosemary (optional)
Method
- Split the chicken breast into half and pound it until thin.
- Dredge lightly on both sides with flour.
- Melt butter and sauté mushrooms over medium heat until browned.
- Place mushroom in a bowl and set aside.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook through. Remove to serving platter.
- Return mushrooms to the pan, stir in Marsala cooking wine, water, parsley and rosemary.
- Heat and pout over chicken.
Adapted from Holland House Marsala cooking wine bottle.
Japanese: Miso Soup
Jun 10th
Ingredients (2 servings)
- 2 cups of Water
- 1 teaspoon of Dashi
- 2 tablespoon of Miso Paste (white soy bean paste)
- Wakame
- 2 oz of Tofu cut into cubes
- Chopped Scallion
- 1 thinly sliced Shiitake/White Mushrooms (optional)
Method
- Prepare the Tofu and Wakame as directed on the package.
- Combine Dashi, Miso Paste, Water and Mushrooms (optional) in a pot and bring it to boil. Turn off the heat once it starts boiling.
- Add some Tofu and Wakame into a bowl, pour the hot soup into the bowl.
- Add chopped Scallion before serving.
Japanese: Teriyaki Chicken
Jun 10th
Ingredients
- 2 pieces of Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh ( ~ 220 g / 0.5 lb )
- 1/2 cup Teriyaki Sauce
- Sesame Seed (optional)
Method
- Slice the chicken into desired sizes.
- Marinate the chicken in Teriyaki Sauce for 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken in medium heat.
- Drizzle some sesame seed (optional).
- Serve with Japanese Rice (optional).
Japanese: Simple Teriyaki Sauce
Jun 10th
~ 1 cup of Teriyaki Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mirin
- 1/4 cup Sugar
Method
- Heat ingredients over the stove (low heat) until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Keep in a bottle.
