Permohonan Kemasukan MRSM 2011 Tingkatan Empat - Online Mulai 27 September
[Friday, September 24, 2010 | 0 comments ]

Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) akan membuka pengambilan pelajar tingkatan empat (Ting. 4) sesi 2011 bermula Isnin (27/09/2010) ini, kata Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Pendidikan) Mara Ibrahim Ahmad.

Beliau berkata sebanyak 3,232 tempat disediakan di 43 buah MRSM seluruh negara.

"Permohonan boleh dibuat secara talian dengan percuma," katanya dalam satu kenyataan, di sini Jumaat.

Ibrahim berkata pemohon perlu mendapatkan no PIN daripada semua pejabat Mara atau MRSM berdekatan dengan membawa salinan keputusan peperiksaan percubaan Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) 2010 dan salinan kad pengenalan yang telah disahkan serta angka giliran PMR.

"Pemohon-pemohon yang membawa keputusan percubaan PMR mestilah menunjukkan mereka memenuhi syarat iaitu lulus Matematik dan Sains. Bagaimanapun syarat kemasukan masih sama iaitu sekurang-kurangnya pemohon mendapat 6A 2B dan mendapat gred A dalam Matematik dan Sains," katanya.

Tawaran kemasukan ke MRSM itu bagaimanapun tidak dibuka kepada pelajar yang menuntut di Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP) dan Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Intergrasi (SBPI).

Tarikh tutup permohonan menerusi talian ialah pada 21 Okt ini manakala bagi permohonan melalui borang dan dokumen berkaitan, tarikh tutup ialah pada 26 Okt.

Pemohon turut dinasihati agar membuat permohonan lebih awal dan tidak menunggu sehingga tarikh tutup bagi mengelak kesesakan talian.

Untuk maklumat lanjut pemohon boleh layari laman web Mara di www.mara.gov.my.

(Sumber: Bernama - 24/09/2010)

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Nikon D7000
[Monday, September 20, 2010 | 1 comments ]

Nikon telah mengeluarkan model DSLR format DX terbarunya, Nikon D7000. Dalam pengumuman di laman laman Nikon Malaysia, beberapa ciri-ciri terbaru jelas menarik.

Nikon D7000


Antaranya ialah:

1. 16.2Megapixel.
2. Full HD video
3. 39 poin autofokus (boleh dilaras-turunkan ke 11 poin).
4. ISO 100 - 25600 (H2).
5. Enjin pemproses Expeed 2; Perisian editor View NX 2.
6. Pentaprisma kaca - (viewfinder frame: 100%; magnifying: 0.94 (equivalent)
7. Bateri EN-EL (1,050 shoots fully charge)
8. Body - compact & elegan (seperti D90). Tambahan aloi magnesium di atas/belakang. Berat: 690g.

Setakat ini, harga di Malaysia belum diumumkan. Bagaimanapun, berdasarkan harga pre-order di USA, dijangka kira-kira RM4500 (macam harga asal D90 masa dikeluarkan). Kit-lens disertakan kemungkinan besar Nikkor 18-105mm VR.

Sesiapa yang belum ada DSLR, dan inginkan DSLR Nikon mid-range, inilah yang terbaik masa kini. Kalau kurang mampu, cilok cepat D90 (harga dah turun bawah RM3000) yang mungkin tidak disambung lagi selepas ini.

Berikut adalah ciri & spesifikasi Nikon D7000 (Bahasa Inggeris).

    1. A new DX-format CMOS image sensor and new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, both developed by Nikon, enable capture of high-definition images with superior image quality

    The D7000 is equipped with a new Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor and a new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2. The camera offers an effective pixel count of 16.2-million pixels and enables capture of high-definition images exhibiting superior image quality with extremely detailed rendering and rich tones with smooth gradations. With standard sensitivity range of ISO100 - 6400 and additional increases of up to Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent), the camera offers improved capability in shooting under dim lighting in the evening or indoors, and also expands possibilities for expression with rapidly moving subjects.

    EXPEED 2

    EXPEED 2 is Nikon's latest image-processing engine developed using the ideas, expertise and technologies in digital imaging that Nikon has cultivated over the years. EXPEED 2 enables faster image processing, a high level of noise reduction, better color reproduction characteristics, and reduced power consumption.



    2. A compact, elegant body that offers both authenticity and flexibility

    A magnesium alloy has been adopted for the top and rear covers for increased durability in a size equivalent to that of the D90. All joints on the camera body have also been sealed to ensure a greater level of water and dust resistance.



    3. A new 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor

    With 2,016 pixels, the new metering sensor developed for the D7000 offers twice the metering pixels as our previous high-end metering sensor. Prior to shooting, the 2,016-pixel RGB sensor acquires accurate information regarding the scene. That information is then reflected in autofocusing, automatic exposure, i-TTL balanced fill-flash, and auto white balance control for extremely faithful images.



    4. A new 39-point AF systemAn AF sensor module with 39 effective focus points


    • An AF sensor module with 39 effective focus points

      Adoption of the new Multi-CAM4800DX autofocus sensor module enables certain acquisition and tracking of the intended subject with 39 focus points. Nine cross-type sensors at the most frequently used center of the frame allow for certain acquisition of the intended subject. In addition, the number of active focus points can also be limited to 11.


    • Superior subject acquisition and tracking performance

      Depending upon the scene or subject, the AF-area mode can be selected from Single-point AF, Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking and Auto-area AF. Wide focus areas containing a large number of focus points work together to accurately acquire and track the subject.


    5. D-Movie for recording and editing of full HD movies

    The D7000 is equipped with the D-Movie function that enables recording of high-definition movies (1920 x 1080p, 24 fps) exhibiting superior video quality. Autofocusing during movie recording is possible using contrast-detect AF. When the focus mode is set to Full time-servo AF (AF-F) and the AF-area mode to Subject-tracking AF, the camera automatically maintains focus on a subject moving throughout the frame in three dimensions.


    The D7000 also offers in-camera movie editing functions that allow users to save a single frame as a still JPEG image or delete unnecessary portions from the beginning or end of movie files. Recording of stereo sound via an external microphone is also supported.



    Other functions and features new to the D7000


    • A glass pentaprism for viewfinder frame coverage of approximately 100% and magnification of approximately 0.94x

    • High-speed continuous shooting of up to 100 shots at approximately 6 fps, and a very precise and durable shutter unit that has passed testing for 150,000 cycles

    • New U1 and U2 settings on the mode dial allow users to assign frequently used settings including ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation, for instant recall, by simply rotating the mode dial

    • Live view function that can be smoothly enabled with the dedicated live view switch

    • Double SD memory card slot that enable use of two SD memory cards (SDHC, SDXC also supported)

    • The Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15, which enables capture of 1,050 shots, when fully charged

    • Support for the new Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11 (sold separately), which holds not only Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries EN-EL15, but also AA batteries

    • Nikon's image browsing and editing software, ViewNX 2, supplied with purchase


Specification

Type of CameraSingle-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels16.2 million
Image SensorNikon DX format (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS sensor
Image Size (Pixels)4,928 x 3,264 [L], 3,696 × 2,448 [M], 2,464 × 1,632 [S]; D-movie:1920 x 1080 / 24p, 1280 x 720 / 30fps, 1280 x 720 / 25fps, 1280 x 720 / 24fps, 640 x 424 / 24fps
SensitivityISO 100 to 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.5, HI-0.7, HI-1, HI-2 (ISO 25600)
File FormatNEF (12 or 14-bit lossless compressed or compressed RAW), JPEG (Baseline-compliant); MOV movie (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC compression format with Linear PCM sound; Stero sound with external microphone)
Storage MediaSD memory card (SDHC and SDXC compliant)
Shooting Modes1) Single frame shooting [S] mode, 2) Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: 1-5 fps, 3) Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: 6 fps, 4) Quiet shutter-release[Q], 5) Self-timer mode, 6)Remote Control 7) Mirror-up mode
White BalanceAuto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 2016-pixel RGB sensor), Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, preset manua, choose color temperature
LCD Monitor3.0", 921,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, allows up to 170-degree viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Playback Function1) Full-frame, 2) Movie Playback, 3) Thumbnail (4/9/72, calendar) playback, 4) playback zoom, 5) Faces detected during zoom, 6)Slide show 7)Histogram display 8)Highlights, 9) Auto image rotation, 10) Image comment
Delete FunctionSingle image, Selected images, images taken on a selected date, All images (except protected images)
InterfaceUSB 2.0 (High-speed), Video output, HDMI output (Type C mini-pin connector),Accessory terminal, Stereo mini-pin audio input
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)Approx. 1.5x lens focal length
ViewfinderFixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1.0 m-¹)
Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen with AF area brackets
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)Approx. 100%/ Approx. 0.94x
AutofocusTTL phase detection, 39 focus points (9 cross-sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus module; Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Focus Modes1) Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous servo AF (AF-C); Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status 2) Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Exposure Metering System1) 3D color matrix metering Ⅱ (type G and D lenses), color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses), 2) Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame), 3) Spot metering (meters 3.5-mm circle centered on selected focus point)
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)1) 0 to 20 EV (3D-Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering)
Exposure Control1) Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], 2) Scene ( portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colors; food; silhouette; high key; low key); , 3) Programmed Auto [P], 4) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 5) Aperture Priority Auto [A], 6) Manual [M], 7) U1 (user settings 1) ,8) U2 (user settings 2)
Auto Exposure Bracketing2 to 3 exposures in increments of 0.3, 0.7, 1.0, 1.3, 1.7, or 2.0 steps to (+-) 2.0 EV
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter; 30 to 1/8000sec in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV plus bulb time(with ML-L3) and X250
Sync ContactX-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec
Flash Control1) TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800,SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400, 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-900 or SB-800 and CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S, 4) Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and SB-700
Flash Sync Modes1) Front-curtain sync, 2) Red-eye reduction, 3) Slow sync with red-eye reduction, 4) Slow sync, 5) rear-curtain sync
Self-TimerElectronically controlled timer with duration of 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s
Depth of Field Preview ButtonYes
Remote ControlVia Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
GPSvia GP-1 GPS Unit (optional)
Supported LanguagesTotal of 22 languages: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Power RequirementsRechargeable EN-EL15 Li-ion battery, EH-5a AC adapter (available separately; requires optional EP-5A power connector )
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery)Approx 1,050 shots
Tripod Socket1/4 in. (ISO1222)
DimensionsApprox. 132 × 105 × 77 mm
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)Approx. 690g
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL15, Quick charger MH-25, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, Camera strap AN-DC1, Body cap BF-1B, Eyepiece cap DK-5, Accessory shoe cover BS-1, USB Cable UC-E4, Video Cable EG-D2, View NX 2 CD
Other FeaturesExpeed 2 Image Processing Engine, D-Movie (Full HD recording; external stereo microphone input; in-camera movie editing), Full-time servo AF (AF-F) movie recording, Dual card slots for SD memory cards


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