Panasonic LX3

Panasonic LX3
Original post via Dannychoo:

Friends had known me as a hyper trigger-happy fella with a camera and I almost bring a camera with me everywhere I go. Kokuhen-san knew I've always wanted a DSLR for my toys and just recently reminded me that Danny uses the LX3 and still takes great photos too...

I got a little poisoned...
(below: Puchi Nendoroid Haruhi with LX3)
Dannychoo's review of the LX3 is here, and I've borrowed most of his materials over. Do check out his site too for more complete information ya!
The Panasonic Lumix LX3 is a high-end compact camera; unlike a standard compact camera (those Dummy Point-n-Shoot), high end compact cameras allows the user to control the aperture and exposure just like a DSLR and the picture quality is far superior than due to the higher quality / larger lens.

(below: the USB / AV / Power attachments; there is also a joystick)
The LX3 has a F2.0-F2.8 24-60mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens. Images are captured on a 1/1.63-inch CCD-sensor sporting 10.1 million effective pixels...

(below: allows you to adjust the aspect ratio.... I definitely love the 16:9...)
Here's the difference between the aspect ratios...Uses the standard litium battery pack and SD card... (probably the only downside is battery lifespan)Also has a thumbnail-view... I guess more and more cameras are expecting such feature in the program...
Below: a photo Dannychoo took at ISO400. The Lumix LX3 has the ability to take great shots at low light... (note: without flash; I never take photos with flash)Below: Dannychoo's shot using macro mode.... quality is wicked too!
You can even take HD video with the Lumix LX3 at 1280 x 720 and 24FPS~ below is a sample taken by Dannychoo himself:


Another awesomely aesthetically appealing thing is its combination with the Ricoh LC-1 self-retaining lens cap... (in the picture below...)
Here's the Lumix LX3 attached with the Ricoh LC-1 cap...
... and when the camera is switched on... the lens extends outwards, pushing the cap open...
Watch the complete motion below:


A must-have for most camera users who wants to their camera to look even more stylo-milo~ the Ricoh LC-1 self retaining cap fits onto a lot of compact camera models~

And for those who encounter vignetting problems with the flaps... you might consider refering to the following link that shows a step by step on a little modification here.

Parking Made Easy

Parking Made Easy
via YouTube:

Drivers will know that it is impossible to parallel park while head-in... the concept is no longer correct...

Cat Shit One

Cat Shit One
The Animated Series
via Dannychoo:
A new 3D animated Japanese series called Cat Shit One was previewed at the recent Tokyo Anime Fair. You may want to fast forward to 1:22 to see the action. Looks like some sort of Metal Gear Solid meets fluffy animals. Coming this winter. More information here (if you can read Japanese); based on a manga series.



And yes, its an animated series... that means it will be more than 1 episode... Kawaii ne~!

Self Castration

Self Castration
via SankakuComplex:

Man Cuts Off Penis With Scissors After Break-Up
A man took a pair of scissors and snipped off his own member after a falling out with his girlfriend. As he attempted to preserve it for posterity, doctors later managed to sew it back on.
After an argument with his girlfriend over her not moving in with him, he returned home and there cut off his manhood, apparently he wished to be done with women entirely.

The man (37) was found bleeding on the floor, and was soon conveyed to hospital. Doctors, having discovered that, for some reasons even he cannot explain, he had put his severed penis on ice, then managed to reattach the member.
It is not clear whether the self-castrator will regain full use of the unwanted appendage, or indeed whether he is still happy about still having it.

Police explained the failed eunuch's situation: "He told us that apparently he did not need his penis since his girlfriend didn't want to move in with him - after two broken marriages, he said he wanted to have nothing in common with women."

Regarding his mysterious refrigeration of his lost manhood, police have this to say: "This was one wise thing that he did, if we can at all speak about wisdom in a situation like that."

Russia actually has a long history of this sort of thing, thanks to the extensive activities of the Christian cult of the Skopsty, whose members would cut off their genitals and breasts in order to rid themselves of temptation.

Q: For sure, his girlfriend would definitely leave him...

Fruits Enzyme

Fruits Enzyme
(For a start, I dunno the actual name of this concoction, so I'll stick to "Fruits Enzyme" until I can think of a better name...)
Just wanna share this easy-to-do drink that one can make at home... 15 days is all it takes to create this drink out of just sugar and fruits... tastes like wine and helps detox your body~

What you need:
a) 6 Apples
b) 1 Glass Jar (2litres size)
c) Brown Sugar
d) Food wraps
e) Knife
f) Ladle
g) Fruits Knife
h) Rubber Band

Shred off the skins of the apples...
then chop them up into little cubes with a fruits knife...... into something like these...
2 Litre Glass Jar (bought from IKEA)... Impt - Make sure its dry.
Brown Sugar... available in most supermarts...
Place a layer of fruits into the Glass Jar...
then cover the fruits with a layer of Brown Sugar...... then place another layer of fruits...
... followed by another layer of Brown Sugar...
... until the Glass Jar is almost full (approx. 6 apples is enough)
... Finally, cover the top with a last layer of Brown Sugar~... like this...
then cover the top of the Glass Jar with a layer of plastic Food Wraps and hold it down tightly with a rubber band~ that's the end of Stage 1~ place the Glass Jar at a cool dry place for 5 days...
After 5 days... peel off the Food Wraps and give the contents a little stir to mix the contents. Then cover the Food Wraps back. That's end of Stage 2~
*Note: If you notice the top layer starting to become moldy, simply scoop off the moldy portions.*
For Stage 3~ simply wait for another 10 more days (after you've stirred the contents on the 5th day).
You'll start to notice that the pure juices from the fruits has begin to react with the brown sugar...The end-product would be these juices~ You may then peel off the Food Wraps and pour out the contents... both the Fruits and the Juices can be consumed...Drink the juices in small amounts... its tastes alcoholic and is extremely sweet~This "Fruits Enzyme" juices helps to detoxify your body~ drink them in moderation and you'll notice that your bowels move extremely well~ ^^"
Works well with most juicy fruits~I've tried Mandarin Orange and Dragon-Fruit version already~ Of course, you can even mix different types of fruits together~ like these pineapples and apples in the picture below~
Now... if I can get my hands on some durians...

Candy Girl

Candy Girl
Via Dannychoo and Orient Industries

Candy Girl, also known as Dutch Wife or Love Doll, whichever you'd prefer...

NSFW (Not Safe For Work; so dun view this at your workplace or when there are children around....)
To those who are familiar with what the "innovative" Japanese have came out with years ago~ this post might seem VERY OLD already~ but well, whatever pictures below are dug up from DC's old posts and from the Orient Industries website... NSFW due to some exposed "eyes"... for those readers who have not came across these before... I'll refrain from any comments though... as I myself ain't familiar with these Candy Girls...
They come in all sorts of appearance and size...Pictures above are the older models... the latest models can be found on the Orient Industries website...
There is even a photo gallery to preview the Candy Girls... the link is here.In case you're too shy to visit their website... I've selected the 2nd girl from the first row... she looks so realistic its almost scary... the only different is that the "optical eyes" looked lifeless~Now for the FAQ: Where can I buy and How much?
Answer:
Only ships in Japan. This model above costs 690,000 Yen; that's approx. USD 7,200...
Crazy price tag? Not convinced enough? Well, watch the video and decide if its worth the price~


However, buying a Candy Girl posts 3 problems:
(1) Price Tag (can't afford...)
(2) Where to keep her (keeping your darkest desire from your family and friends...)
(3) Where to dispose of her...

Well the solution is simple.
Dollmate (NSFW) is an online dealer that specializes in selling second hand dolls - you can pick up a Candy Girl for a laughable 200,000 Yen (approx. USD 2,089). That's if you can forgive her for being with another man...
As for the soution of where to hide her... just sit her at your desk like the picture above and pretend that its a friend who has come over to help you with your homework...

As for the solution to the last problem...
You can dump her in the mountains...
Just be aware that dumping something so real at the Bukit Timah Hills could spark off a murder manhunt as well... just like what the man got himself into after he disposed his wife in the wilds...