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Gray Area Studios

present

Maximizing Your Point and Shoot Camera Workshop

by Michelle Morelos

Just bought your first digital camera? Is upgrading to a DSLR too much for your wallet?

This 2-day workshop will show you the functions of a DSLR without having to upgrade to one.

May 10, 2008 - 9AM to 1PM

May 17, 2008 - 9AM to 12NN

Workshop fee is PhP 2,500 per person

Workshop fee is inclusive of snacks, handouts and certification of completion.

Check out more of Michelle Morelo’s shots using digital point and shoot cameras.

Gray Area Studios

5/F 116 V.A. Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati City

For reservations and inquiries, please contact Ral at 0917.5063.780 or email grayareastudios@gmail.com

This Nikon D40 firmware update v1.11 fixes the problem associated with shooting times which were not always accurately recorded in image data for images captured in bursts of continuous shooting.

This service provides software for upgrading D40 A firmware to ver. 1.11, and B firmware to ver. 1.11. When performing this firmware upgrade, be sure to upgrade both A and B firmware. Once firmware upgrade is complete, turn the D40 off then on again.

You can check your firmware version by:

1. Turning the Nikon D40 ON.
2. Press the MENU button and select “Firmware version” from the Setup menu.
   The camera’s firmware version will be displayed.

Download:

Nikon D40 Firmware Update v1.11 (Windows)

Nikon D40 Firmware Update v1.11 (Mac)

This firmware update (Version 1.0.8) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.

1. Fixes a phenomenon in which Image Stabilization operation emits a sound when certain buttons are pressed, with the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens attached to the camera.
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the Image Stabilization operation emits a sound from the lens when IS lenses are attached to the camera.
3. Fixes a phenomenon in which a part of the image looks unnatural when reviewed on the LCD. Depending on the color of the background, the edges of some objects in the image may appear to have a jagged edge and look unnatural. (Even if the image played back on the camera’s LCD is affected by this phenomenon, the actual image data is not affected.)
4. Corrects errors in the Spanish and Norwegian menu screens.

The Version 1.0.8 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.5. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.0.8, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

A power failure during the firmware writing operation may disable the camera.

• Use a fully charged Battery Pack or dedicated AC Adapter Kit (Optional) ACK-E2 for the firmware update.
• Do not shut off the power during the firmware writing operation.
• Do not open the CF card slot cover during the firmware writing operation.

Do not press any camera buttons during the firmware writing operation.

Downloading the Canon EOS 40D firmware update v1.0.8 already includes all updates and fixes made in previous versions.

Download Canon EOS 40D firmware update v1.0.8.

Jan Tan of JT Photoworld has sent word that the Sigma Sale has been Extended up to April 15, 2008.

For inquiries, you may call JT Photoworld at 8972561/8995018.

1. Sigma camera, lens and flash sale extended.
2. Price of Nikon D40/D40X compatible HSM lenses are now the same as Canon lenses.
3. 70-200 macro and 70-200 macro 2 price dropped below Php 40,000.00
4. Canon 18-55 trade-in to 10-20/4-5.6 credit Php 3000 on 10-20’s sale price.
5. Nikon 18-55 trade-in to 18-200 OS credit Php 3000 on 18-200 OS’s sale price.

Promo valid until March 15, 2008

You may call JT Photoworld at 8972561 for inquiries.

Lens Sale

Yup! You got that right! Canon lenses are on sale again. And the sale starts today!

Canon EF 17-40 f4L ———- P 29,250
Canon EF 24-70 f2.8 L ——- P 50,625
Canon EF 24-105 f4 IS L —– P 46,875
Canon EF 28-135 ISU ——- P 18,000
Canon EF 70-200 f2.8 IS L — P 74, 250
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Explore the Philippine islands with the Masters of Philippine Photography!

Travel and learn how to capture the best moments of your trips.

BATANES with George Tapan on March 22-26, 2008

PALAWAN with Wig Tysman on April 11-14, 2008 (more…)

Canon Philippines launched the Canon Ambassador Program last June 2007. The Canon Ambassador Program is a rebate program geared towards photography organizations. The program aims to provide another way for organization members to help raise funds for their respective organizations by getting rebates whenever they purchase Canon products.

The Canon Ambassador Program is also the first of its kind as it only available in the Philippines and not offered in any other country. The program is a purely local effort launched by Canon Philippines and is not affiliated with any international program.

“The program reinforces Canon’s support of the strong photography community and local industry, as well as a way to encourage the photographers to continue supporting locally distributed products which are covered by Canon’s local warranty” says Ms. Tiffany Shau of Consumer Imaging & Information Division, Canon Marketing (Philippines).

Each Canon Ambassador Program covers a six (6) month period for the year. For the 2nd half of 2007, the winning organization was the Pinoy Phot0graphy Org, popularly known as PiPho. They were able to raise over P120,000 for their organization.

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presents

Print Like a Pro

by Jo Avila

 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Ballroom

 February 4, 2008 6:45pm-8pm

The hotel is located near Paseo de Roxas and Buendia Avenue in Makati.

Jun Miranda will also be giving a talk on Photoshop for Photographers at 7PM.

 These seminars are part of the Canon Photo Forum in celebration of the Photography Month here in the Philippines.

Thanks to master Jo Avila for the heads up.

YKL Photo Contest PhotoWorld Asia 2008

Contest Mechanics:

1. This photo contest is open to all amateur, hobbyists, professional film/digital photographers.
2. The subject/theme – Everything about YKL Photo Booth/Activities such as:

• Mime Artists
• Ramp Modeling
• Cosplay
• Other Events within YKL Booth

3. Size of Entries – 8 x 10″ (8R) - colored or black & white prints

4. Photo Printing should be done in the following Fujifilm Digital Imaging (FDI) stores only: - Php. 28.00 per 8R

• FDI Digital Exchange - Glorietta (3rd Level Glorietta 3, Ayala Center)
• FDI Dela Rosa 1 (Ground Floor Dela Rosa 1 Carpark Bldg. Dela Rosa St., Makati City)
• FDI Dela Rosa 2 (Upper Ground Floor Dela Rosa 2 Carpark Bldg. Dela Rosa St., Makati City)
• FDI Pasay Road (Jackson Bldg. # 926 Arnaiz At., Makati City)

5. Entry Form/s can only be obtained through FDI Stores stated above. Entries should be properly labeled - attached with an entry form (one entry form per photo).
6. Submission of the entries will be at YKL Booth during the PhotoWorld Asia 2008.
7. Deadline of Submission of Entries - Feb. 04, 2008 (Mon.) till 12:00 PM
8. Judging of entries will be on Feb. 04, 2008 - Monday afternoon.
9. For verification – Original Media (negatives, slides, digital file) of the winning entries must be presented to the contest committee before the awarding of prizes.
10. Awarding of prizes will be on Feb. 05, 2008 (Tues) at 5:00 PM – YKL Booth
11. All the decisions of judges are deemed final.

Prizes:
1st Prize : One (1) FinePix A900 Digital Camera (9 MP Effective)
2nd Prize : One (1) FinePix A700 Digital Camera (7.3 MP Effective)
3rd Prize : One (1) Digital Mobile Printer MP-70 (Mobile Printer for Camera Phones with Infrared)

Cosplay Competition

In line with the Photo Contest, there will be a COSPLAY competition which will be manage by Cosplay.ph, please visit their site for more info. This will be held on Sat and Sun in the afternoon.

Hands-on Black and White Developing Lecture

Jay Javier will give lecture/demo in our booth on how to develop black and white films using a Rodinal Type of chemicals. The lecture will also tackle tips on black and white photography. This is schedule on Feb. 2 and 3 from 12:00 noon till 2 pm.

Ramp Modelling with FujiFilm Finepix Digital Cameras

There will also be a model photo shoot in the Fuji-YKL booth. You could try out the  Fujifilm Finepix point and shoot digital cameras in shooting the models.

All About Lomo

Learn the latest craze in the industry, the LOMOGRAPHY. A lomo wall, lomo lectures and meet the lomographers of LOMO MANILA.

Tentatively scheduled: Feb. 4 and 5 6:00 pm onwards.