Xtemujin Resources

11 May 2009

Nikon D5000 with Dawntech di-GPS mini IIs

The AUTO function does work with the D5000 when using the Dawntech di-GPS mini IIs. The port doors are exposed when the GPS connector is connected.

I think that Dawntech should change the orientation of the connector as it blocks the other ports.

More photos in my Flickr album.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157617516748530/

04 April 2009

Dawntech di-GPS mini IIs for D90

Dawntech packaging.

Comparison between the Dawntech L shaped connector and Solmeta straight connector.

View of the Dawntech on the D90 hotshoe.

Top view of the Dawntech

First and foremost, all items were bought using my own pocket money and these review is my own personal opinion.

I've used the Solmeta DP-GPS N90 and the PC Mobile GN-1 GPS for my D90.

I've issues with the Solmeta straight connector and the PC Mobile push button which either jammed On or OFF, unable to switch Off or On it.

The Solmeta DP-GPS N90 Auto selector does not work as explained by Solmeta to me by email.

The Auto selector function is whereby the GPS unit is either switched On or Off by the power button on the camera.

Auto selector switch does work with the Dawntech.

Solmeta DP-GPS N90

Pros:

1. Internal battery

2. Full accessories

3. Good built

Cons:

1. Auto function does not work

2. Straight connector hinders end user while using the camera and keeping the camera in a bag, high possibility of the connector breaking.

3. Big

PC Mobile GN-1 GPS

Pros:

1. Cheap

2. L shaped connector

3. Ability to change connector to ten pin input

Cons:

1. Cheap built

2. Push button has a tendency to jam On or Off

3. No Auto function

4. No internal battery

Dawntech di-GPS mini IIs

Pros:

1. Reasonably priced

2. L shaped connector

3. Small

4. Good built

5. Auto function does work

Cons:

1. No internal battery

2. No input for shutter release

I would highly recommend the Dawntech di-GPS mini IIs compared to the two products that I have purchased.

Solmeta needs to listen to it's customers feedback to change it's straight connector to a L shaped connector and make the Auto function works.

PC-mobile needs to change that POS push button.

More photos in my flickr album.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157601590395648/

31 March 2009

Dawntech di-GPS mini IIs (for D90)

Dawntech has finally come out with a GPS for the Nikon D90.

A "L" shaped connector instead of a straight connector.

Price is $1080.00 HKD(Hong Kong dollars) about US$138 from Dawntech website.

Note: Free International Shipping special is for orders paid in Hong Kong Dollars instead of US dollars.

http://www.dawntech.hk/di-GPS/mini_2s.htm

23 March 2009

Cheerobics 2009 Singapore

The National Cheerleading Championship 2009 was held at the Zouk carpark.

Personally for me, I feel that it's not an ideal place for the competition.

Some great moves from the cheerleading teams.

More photos in my Flickr Album.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157615644020183/

16 March 2009

2009 St Patrick's day Singapore

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157615294083950/

The Living Courthouse, Supreme Court Open house

The New Supreme Court opens it's doors for the very first time for the public. I like the design of the Supreme Court as it's a simple design. Great view from the top of the Supreme Court.