New camera (well it's three weeks old now!)

Hello people of the internet!

I have not posted in a while and for that I am sorry! However, this week the post will be slightly different, in the fact for the majority of it, I will be reviewing a camera...a magnificent piece of technology that I received for my birthday, several weeks ago now.

Without wasting anymore time, I introduce you to the Olympus SP-820UZ (whom you can call Bob...if you really want....do not know why people would but...moving on).

Ultimately, this camera is amazing and I could not have made a better choice. It is an excellent camera and reasonably price at the same time! I think it is a good camera to start of with initially; with it you are able to hone both 'still image' photographing skills, as well as videos. It helps that it doesn't look too bad either!

Specifically, I found the zoom ability to be really good (scarily good....) on this camera, compared to ones I have used in the past. The auto-focus capability can be said to be rather slow but when it reaches that point of clarity, the images are always clear and high quality, more so than I expected from such a camera. 

I have not really had a chance to test out the video capabilities of the camera but did initially set out to find one for my birthday, that was capable of shooting in HD quality with 1080p. In my second year of media at college (yay....just remined myself that exams loom ever closer....as if I wasn't stressed enough) I have been told to expect the chance to create or focus on "moving-image". This camera seems to offer the chance to explore and try shooting videos, with my limited skill. I just have to learn how to edit them...easier said than done. 1080p HD on a camera like this, is really cool and if shooting videos is particularly important to you, I would definitely do more research into this camera.

The camera, also, has small extra features in it's ability to shoot in low-light and add effects/filters to images. Even at night time, I have been able to catch awesome photos of the moon and landscape, not once hindered by the lack of light.

Without further ado, here are some images I have taken so far with the camera, I think they speak for themselves; showing more clearly, compared to anything I could write, the capabilities of this camera. (For once, all the images are my own and were taken on an awesome college afternoon, in and around Cirencester....enjoy).

My model refused to look at the camera.... I guess fame does go to some people's heads! Even with a duck!

I am pretty proud of this picture...and it works well to highlight the auto-focus ability I was discussing earlier. The close up of the bark juxtaposes nicely (BAM...fancy word alert!) with the faded background! The detail in the bark the camera was able to pick up, surprised me when I looked back over the images. A nice surprise nonetheless!

Sun through the trees....because I am a romantic at heart (read sappy and soft) and thought it looked cool through the camera lens. 

Slightly blurry because I had the camera hanging out my window and was slightly nervous (shaking) but I still think this image works nicely! I hope you do to!

Here, you can kind of see the ability the camera has to shoot in low-light! This image doesn't really do the camera justice but I thought the red moon was kind of interesting....and creepy...

Here is an apple....I was testing out the zoom quality on the camera at the time...and the apple looked really tasty so....yeah.

Another tree....I obviously like to take pictures of trees....you can see, once again, how the camera chose to focus,

Oh....shock!...Another tree (or trees)! If you went to Cirencester College, you would realise this photo is quite impressive in the fact it is taken of a tree....on the other side of a large field. I keep saying it, but this camera is worth a chance, solely for it's ability to zoom, seriously zoom. It is really good!!

And finally, this drawn out path, way off into the distance, in Cirencester Park. It is a great image and one that highlights the beauty of nature (see...I am way too soft) and showcases the camera itself!

Well that is it on the camera front, this little camera has been gifted from the gods, in my opinion. A treasure from Mount 'Olympus' itself. I probably have not done it justice with my writing but encourage people interested in photography, maybe just starting to pursue it as a hobby, to check out the camera/brand! Hopefully, you can find and research all the more technical attributes to the camera, that I haven't discussed, and find it suits you as well. 

Just quickly, I would like to recommend two new TV shows...the main purpose of this blog (I have not forgotten). 

1) Believe (Alfonso Cuarón and Mark Friedman) I would give this show, so far, a 4.5/5. It is really good and truly the genre of show I thoroughly love! With supernatural abilities surrounding a young girl, an escaped convict and a relentless government facility hunting them down, I am sure this show will get better and better, episode by episode! Check it out and you will not be disappointed...I am sure...hopefully!

2) The 100 (developed by Jason Rothenberg): Yes, this is another CW show, the network being one I am obsessed with. However, I recommend it only for the fact it is independently awesome, and not for it's origin on the GREATEST TELEVISION CHANNEL EVER! Set on a dystopian type, future earth that has been ravaged by nuclear war, and where humans survived on a failing space station, this television show is one to watch. It seems to be still finding it's feet in the first two episodes, but when a group of criminal youths are sent back to earth...where they might not truly be alone... it promises to have thrilling future episodes. I give the show a definite 4/5!

Cardiff Comic Con! (yes I am a nerd/geek...whatever people call it)

Hello,

I will be writing something a bit different in this post, not a review exactly, just sharing my experience when I chose to go to Cardiff Comic Con....

One word. One word can sum up Comic Con, and that is crazy! Mental! Fun! (Okay maybe more than one word can describe it). Literally, every possible fandom under the sun, small and large, were at this thing and it was awesome. More importantly, I could release my inner geek without the people around me shifting two seats away....which has never happened....probably...

With comic con, I spent way too much money on stuff, how could I not, but could have spent way much more. Thank God I didn't! At every turn, I was bombarded with television shows and films I love and I couldn't help but hand over some cash. It was life or death! Seriously! I needed to buy all the stuff I did, to survive. 

And what did I get? I hear you call! (...held at gunpoint to ensure you do). Well what I bought, specifically, is unimportant except for the fandoms the things represent. Television shows and films that must be watched (once again remember you are at gunpoint). 

I managed to buy stuff related to:

. Arrow (duh, I have already reviewed this and it is still fantastic)

. Vampire Diaries and The Originals ( because Stefan, Elena, Damon and Klaus are characters that make good entertainment!)

. Harry Potter (because who doesn't need a time turner?.....it was not a waste of money....really!)

. Comics (because the new Xmen movie, Days Of Future Past, is coming out and I AM SO EXCITED!!!)

. Hunger Games (because this is an amazing series, both book and film, that cannot be missed....seriously Jennifer Lawrence....do I need to say anymore?).

. SUPERNATURAL. Where do I start? This show is in the ninth season at the moment and it is perfect! Due to having lasted, much longer than some other shows, the writers consistently know what to include in the show, to entertain. Whether it be hilarious scenes or dramatic tension between two brothers, this show will captivate you from the get go. If I could, I would give the show a well deserved 6/5 because it is that good.
I will probably dedicate a whole review to Supernatural in the future, when I have enough time to do it justice, but until then all I can say is watch it....or live an unfulfilled life! Once you do, you will not be able to operate without the weekly struggles of Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki), not to mention Castiel (Misha Collins)! This supernatural, action, comedy, horror genre amalgamation (sorry for the fancy word...it typed itself) becomes a religion amongst it's audience! I was so pleased that Supernatural items could be purchased at Comic Con and I bought many things (read too much here).

Ultimately, one of, if not the best part of the convention apart from the atmosphere and dedication people had put into outfits, was being able to meet (and get an autograph from)...EVE MYLES!!! For those of you, who do not know who this is, poor poor people, she is an actress best known for her portrayal as Gwen Cooper on Torchwood (spin-off of Doctor Who).
Eve Myles is amazingly talented and even though I acted like a complete mental case when I saw her ("Have you travelled far?......'ENGLAND!') I am thankful I at least got the chance to say 'Hi'! (over enthusiastically). Torchwood is a great show, with unique sci-fi story lines. In some ways, it is a more 'grown up Doctor Who', and once again you should try it! What could you possibly lose? Nothing, unless you do not like it...then you may have wasted around forty minutes of your life....however, the chance that you will dislike it is very small.

Apart from that, there is not much else to say. The day consisted of me stressing out over what to buy....I stress out all the time....it isn't good....meeting Eve Myles and, finally, staring in awe and admiration at the many fantastically interesting people that showed up in Cardiff. The moral of this little story is, if you ever have a chance to visit a Comic Con Convention, then do it. DO IT! It is a whole other world where you are free from judgement and can immerse yourself in any fandom you love. Seriously, everything was there from a Monster Inc. 'Sulley', or Adventure time's 'Jake' (we share the same name so....had to mention him). It is cheap entry for Comic Con but far from a cheap day! I will most definitely be returning to one (when I have more money).

Thank You for reading! I hope I have enticed you into considering Comic Con, just research and find one where the guests interest you!
Here are some images. I did not take that many I am afraid. It was crowded, if you stood still for too long, then you could have been swept away in the glorious madness!

Yes....this is what you think it is...a cardboard transformer! A blurry cardboard transformer! Seriously, watching him walk was kind of funny so I shook a lot! But the effort is amazing!

Its 'mew mew'!....THOR'S HAMMER!...you will understand the reference if you watch the Thor sequel...I hope!

This amazingly shot picture....note the sarcasm....is that spirit thing from the Japanese film 'Spirited Away' by Studio Ghibli. I think it could be called 'No-Face? Whatever it's name, the movie is really unique and should also be given a watch. 

This is me, I was previously wearing an 11th Doctor bow-tie, but it was rather warm in the hall. Next to me is Captain Jack Sparrow and yes, my smile is rather awkward. I cannot smile at all and it was creepy how well this man acted so much like the character....he had the drunk wavering hand-thing and everything!

THE BATMOBILE!!!!! Enough said.

Yes....this is Monster Inc's Sulley next to some ghostbusters! A completely normal occurrence! It is blurry because I tripped on the way out of the room...I am sorry I am clumsy!

A wide shot of the convention hall....probably only a handful of the overall crowd (the 10th Doctor as well) but you get the picture! 

EVE MYLES!!! Enough said.

A high angle shot that once again, shows how many people arrived on the day (this time we can see the 11th Doctor....fez and all!) There has been a regeneration, in the space of two camera shots!

Torchwood Outfits!! Enough said...once again!

Indiana Jones' gun and whip....I stared at it for like two minutes and then had a freak out when I realised what it was....another good selection of films!