Showing posts with label fz55. Show all posts
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Monday, August 11, 2025

Celebrating My Birthday in JB: Thai Flavors, Sweaty Moments & Kodak FZ55 Fun #kodak #kodakpixprofz55 #johorbahru #FZ55

Celebrating My Birthday in JB: Thai Flavors, Sweaty Moments & Kodak FZ55 Fun #kodak #kodakpixprofz55 #johorbahru #FZ55

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Celebrating My Birthday in JB: Thai Flavors, Sweaty Moments & Kodak FZ55 Fun

This year, I decided to make my birthday a little different. Instead of the usual stay-at-home celebration, I crossed the border to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, for a brunch adventure with my family. My nephew had been raving about a place called Kampung Carabao, a Thai-style restaurant famous for its rich flavors and spicy dishes.

Kampung Carabao: A Spicy Birthday Brunch

The moment we stepped in, the restaurant’s warm wooden décor and Thai-inspired atmosphere set the mood for a cozy brunch. The menu was loaded with classic Thai favorites—Tom Yum soups, green curries, and spicy stir-fries.

I’m not great with too hot spice, but I wanted to try it. Within minutes, I was sweating profusely. The heat wasn’t just from the Malaysian weather—it was from the food! Thankfully, I paired my meal with hot tea, and to my surprise, I didn’t have any stomach issues the next day. The tea really could be the secret weapon against spice overload.

Capturing the Day with the Kodak PIXPRO FZ55

Since it was a special day, I brought along my trusty Kodak PIXPRO FZ55. I’ve had bigger, more powerful cameras like my Nikon P950, Zfc, and Z8, but sometimes it’s fun to just carry something light and easy.

Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 Key Specs:

  • 16MP 1/2.3" CMOS sensor

  • 28mm wide-angle lens with 5× optical zoom

  • 2.7" LCD display

  • 1080p Full HD video recording

  • Slim, lightweight design under $200

  • Rechargeable Li-ion battery

  • Digital image stabilization

I kept it mostly in auto mode, but I tried some of the scene modes, and they worked surprisingly well. One thing I noticed: the camera has a stabilization option in the menu, but you still need to keep your hands very steady—especially when shooting video. For best results, recommend resting it on a stable platform.

You can watch a video from this trip on my YouTube channel.

Shopping and a Smooth Ride Home

After brunch, we headed to our usual shopping center. I treated myself to a simple messenger bag—a little birthday gift. Luckily, there was no traffic jam at Singapore customs, and we made it home by 8 PM. 

To wrap up the day, I bought a small cake and had a quiet moment. It wasn’t a grand celebration, but it was filled with family, laughter, good food, and a chance to play with my camera.

Final Thoughts

The Kodak FZ55 might not match the power of my Nikons, but for a fun day out, it’s more than enough. It's really a great budget travel photography and videography camera. This trip reminded me that birthdays don’t have to be extravagant—sometimes, all you need is good company, delicious food, and a little gadget to capture the memories.

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Location: Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Thursday, January 02, 2025

a Singapore Vlog | Family Lunch Seoul Garden | Kodak Pixpro FZ55 #kodakpixprofz55 #singapore


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Yesterday, I went out for a late lunch with my family at Seoul Garden HarbourFront branch. It was a rainy afternoon, but we reached our booking time. While the rest of the family went to the restaurant, my nephew and I went to park the car. 

Parking spaces are always a problem in a shopping center, even during the holidays. We had to wait a while before finding a spot near the lift. Been a while since I last went to Harbour Front. We used to take ferries to Sentosa Island. 


We used to go to Sentosa to swim and picnics. I remember going there with my schoolmates to watch a rock concert. It's totally different now and they offer more for tourism. I haven't been to Sentosa since then. They have built part of it for the rich to live.

Singapore is a haven for the rich. It's not cheap to live in Sg. To live in sg, you need a job. Sound simple. That's why you have many foreigners working here. As a modern city, you need many workers to work and keep it running like a machine 24-7. 


I've wanted to test the Kodak Pixpro FZ55 camera that I recently bought. I'm impressed. I was afraid of stability while taking pictures and videos. You can set the camera to anti-shakiness. You still have to keep your hands from moving all over the place. 

Although there is still shakiness to the videos, it makes the videos edgy. I preferably set the mode to Auto. I like to concentrate on taking the pictures instead of dabbling with the settings. If you go out with people, they can be impatient when you're trying to use a camera to take that perfect picture.

People are so used to using their phones to quickly take photos that they forget the process. When I first got my Nikon Coolpix P950 camera and learned to use the camera, I started to enjoy taking pictures. I even started using the technique when using a mobile phone camera.

I began to notice things around me. I began to look at things from different angles and perspectives. I delve more into what I do with my camera and mobile phone camera. I like taking pictures of my food and posting them on Instagram and Facebook. 


Yesterday, I didn't take photos of my outing with my phone but concentrated on using the FZ55. Because the size is small, I just keep it inside my pocket. When I wanted to take photos, I pulled it out of my pocket and clicked!

In fact, I mostly use it to take videos. You can watch the videos here or on my YouTube channel. For the price, the FZ55 is definitely a bargain. You can use it for basic everyday photography and videography. And, I love editing videos using the free Microsoft Clipchamp software. 

I enjoyed my lunch and taking pictures and videos with the Kodak Pixpro FZ55!

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Friday, November 22, 2024

my kodak pixpro fz55 photos and videos sample #kodak #kodakpixpro #fz55


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I made a video showing some videos and photo samples using the Kodak Pixpro FZ55. I must say, I'm impressed with the photos and video quality. They have an artsy nostalgic vibe to them. Though I did edit some of them. So far, I'm happy with my purchase.

I'm thinking of going out and taking more videos and photos with it, but as you can see from my latest video here, it's been raining a lot these past few weeks. As I've said, this camera is small and almost like a toy. I guess, it's the inside that counts.

The buttons are small but not really a big deal. You can put it inside your pocket and it's not heavy. If you're considering buying it for your kids, it's a good budget present. It's easy to use and fun to play with. That's why I bought it, for the heck of it.

I've seen some sample pictures and they're pretty good. Well, if you're good at photography, it doesn't matter what camera you have, right? However, I have problems taking photos and videos as my hands are too shaky. There's an anti-shaky mode that I like to use.


Recently, I've been into taking videos and trying to look cinematic. I'm not sure if I have achieved that look. Anyway, I love taking videos with the FZ55 too. Yes, it's shaky when handheld but you can always use a gimble or a stand.

The quality of the video during taking and uploading is not bad. So far, I've only put everything on auto and haven't tried the scene mode. You can choose the manual mode too. You can adjust the ISO, Shutter speed, and Aperture. Oh, the mic is basic but pretty good too.


I'm not sure if you can see the change during manual adjustments. I tried setting the ISO too high and when I took the picture it was dark. It didn't show while I was adjusting. When you're used to high-end cameras, this camera seems outdated. 

Well, before I bought this camera, I did my research and all I was interested in was the kind of pictures I could get with it. I also know how shaky the camera is. That's what makes people like it, I guess. I'm sure the price is a factor too. 


I'm wondering if Kodak planning to improve on the FZ55. Of course, within budgets. If you want a much better camera, you'll have to be willing to pay the price. Maybe, do an increment improvement but still maintain the low pricing. 

Sometimes, the pricing of certain parts will go down. My recent purchase of my new Android tablet is an example. Better parts that have gone down in pricing and use an old 8.1 Android OS. It's still good enough for Netflix, YouTube, social media, and Android games. 

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Finally! My new Kodak Pixpro FZ55 unboxing #kodakpixprofz55 #fz55 #kodak #kodakpixpro


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I was thinking of getting the latest Fujifilm Xm5 camera, but I don't have the money right now. That's when I saw YouTube videos of the Kodak Pixpro FZ55. I was intrigued. I checked out the pictures and video samples, and I like them!

The pictures were pretty sharp, and I like nostalgia's effect. Best of all, it's way cheaper than the XM5. You can get it for $100+. If you're interested in a small compact camera for traveling or taking everyday photographs, get it. I did.

If you've been reading my blog posts, I already have my Nikon P950, Zfc, and Z8. You can watch my photos and video samples on my YouTube channel. You can also watch my FZ55 sample videos here. Watch my unboxing video here.

As you can see, I'm not just interested in Nikon cameras. Now, I realize I want to try out whatever cameras are available. It's not just about taking sharp pictures but also design and the kind of pictures I can take like the FZ55.


I was surprised at how small and light the FZ55 is. It can fit in your pocket and nobody would have noticed it. I decided on blue because I was tired of red and black. The camera has buttons for power, taking photos and videos, at the top side.

I wish the photo button was a little bit nearer to the side as I sometimes, didn't realize I was pressing the body. The video button is after that. Finally, the power button is almost in the middle. The play button can be found at the back with the rest of the menu, macro, and flashlight buttons.


You can choose to shoot in auto or manual mode. You can control the shutter speed, ISO, and Aperture. I end up just setting up to Auto or Shaky mode as I find myself taking blurred photos most of the time. Oh, and also AutoScene.

That's the difference between an expensive professional camera and a cheap camera like the Pixpro FZ55. There are things you wish it had for sharper pictures and videos. RAW files. Easy access to many camera features.


The good thing about FZ55 is that you concentrate on taking photos. The rest is to photography nerds. That got me thinking about getting an instant print camera by Fujifilm and Kodak. Nowadays, everyone takes photos and videos and posts them online. Why an instant print camera?

There are many things I could say to justify my purchase, who cares it's just for fun. I can quickly take photos like the FZ55 and instantly print them for keeps or giveaways. I can put it in an album like in the old days or frame it and hang it around the house.

I also bought an Android tablet and a 7Artisans 35mm F1.4 MF APS-C lens for my Z8. I'll post about them in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

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