PhotoWorld Asia 2008
PhP 4,000 participant fee for the conference until Jan. 30, 2008 only!
PhP 4,500 starting Jan. 31, 2008
Conference Schedule
Register online at http://www.photoworldmanila.com/form_pwa08_reg.html
Canon laucnhes the EOS 450D as its newest addition to their entry level DSLRs. The 450D now has 12MP resolution, 3.5fps shooting capability and 3.0″ LCD with Live View. It now uses SD/SDHC instead of the usual CF from the 350D/400D. You won’t be able to use your BG-E3 battery grips from your 350D/400D as the 450D uses the BG-E5 battery grip.
The EOS 450D features at a glance:
Check out the detailed specs of the Canon EOS 450D at DPReview.
2 New Canon L-Series Telephotos
The EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM and EF200mm f/2L IS USM are professional L-Series lenses that incorporate the latest generation of Canon’s high-performance Optical Image Stabilizer system (OIS), giving them a stabilization effect equivalent to a shutter speed four settings faster. In addition, they feature optical systems utilizing fluorite and UD lens elements to provide excellent chromatic aberration correction for high-resolution, high-contrast shooting performance. Both lenses use only lead-free glass, and also incorporate lightweight yet durable magnesium alloy lens barrels with enhanced resistance to moisture and dust.
The Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM is an exceptionally sharp lens that is significantly lighter (2520g/5.5 lbs. vs. 3000g/6.6 lbs.) than its predecessor, the renowned EF200mm f/1.8L USM lens, while adding OIS and a weather-resistant design. Ideal for all kinds of low-light photography including portraiture as well as indoor sports, the EF200mm f/2L IS USM has a close-focus setting of 1.9 m/6.2 feet and a circular aperture system that enhances its background blur rendition at wide apertures.
The Canon EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is not only the longest focal length lens available with OIS, it is also virtually the same physical size as the EF600mm f/4L IS USM (461mm vs. 456mm), while weighing nearly 2 lbs. less (4500g/9.9 lbs. vs. 5360g/11.8 lbs.). These outstanding features were made possible by the use of a lightweight magnesium alloy lens barrel construction and a state-of-the-art super-telephoto optical system featuring 2 fluorite elements as well as Super UD and UD glass elements. The EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is well-suited for a wide variety of long-range photo applications such as wildlife and nature photography as well as sports and documentary photojournalism.
The new Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM is scheduled to be available in April at an estimated retail price of $5,999.00 and the new Canon EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is scheduled to be available in May for an estimated retail price of $11,999.00.
Discounted prices on all items…from Mac systems and peripherals to software, iPods and accessories.
Click link for list of items:
Page 1, 2, 3, and 4
Prices are valid for CASH payment only and good while supply lasts.
*All prices are subject to applicable taxes.
Quantity of items are limited. Reservations will NOT be accepted.
Visit Ynzal at
Do note that discounts offered by Ynzal are not as big as the discounts given by Microwarehouse with their recent Year End Warehouse Sale 2007 at Silver City.
Microwarehouse Year-EndWarehouse Sale
December 15, 2007
Noon til Midnight
2F Silver City Automall
Frontera Verde Drive
Julia Vargas cor. E. Rodriguez Jr., Ave.
Pasig City
http://www.microwarehouse-events.com/
Enter for Free to Win a Mac Pro w/ Dual 30″ LCDs!
Compete for free in the biggest Photoshop contest of the year to win amazing prizes for four whole weeks ranging from iPods and MacBooks to the designers’ Holy Grail – The Quad Core Mac Pro with dual 30″ LCDs!
Here’s How it Works:
You can contribute one image. Sign-up and submission is completely free and without commitment.
Crestock will supply a set of source photos from their image library. Your entry must be based on one or several of these photos, but you are free to do with them whatever you like. You may also use other elements in your design, as long as one or more of the source images can be recognized as a central part of your design.
The winner is determined 40% by public vote, 60% by their highly qualified judges’ votes. The public voting will open after the deadline for each round and run for one week.
The winning entry will have incredible visual impact and exhibit fantastic creativity and technical skill, perhaps also with a twist of humor. Amaze us or make us laugh – or both. It’s up to you and your skills, creativity and imagination, but whatever you do, don’t miss out on the action!
The last round starts today, Tuesday, December 4, 2007 and will end on Tuesday December 11, 2007 at 10AM GMT.
You retain all copyright. Crestock will not sell your images. Read the full rules here.
Nikon Digitutor for D3 and D300 is now available
Nikon’s Digitutor is filled with various information that includes basic knowledge, useful techniques, and tips on taking good photos with Nikon Digital Cameras.
Check out the Nikon D3 Digitutor and Nikon D300 Digitutor.
Nikon RAW Codec Update for Windows Vista Now Supports D3 and D300
The Nikon RAW Codec is a software module that enables you to handle RAW image files (*.NEF: Nikon Electronic Format) under Microsoft® Windows Vista® with the same ease as JPEG or TIFF images.
File Description:
Product Name: Nikon RAW Codec
Version: 1.1.0
Supported Platform: Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32bit
File Name: S-NEFCDC- 110WF- ALLIN.exe
File Size: 23.2MB
Supported Cameras:
Digital SLR Cameras
D1, D1H, D1X, D100, D2H, D2Hs, D2X, D2Xs, D3, D200, D300, D40, D40x, D50, D70, D70s, D80
Digital Compact Cameras
COOLPIX 8800, COOLPIX 8700, COOLPIX 8400, COOLPIX 5700, COOLPIX 5400, COOLPIX 5000
Download Nikon RAW Codec v 1.1.0 for Windows Vista with D3 and D300 support.
Nikon Gives D2X Picture Controls Feature to D3 and D300
Nikon releases an update that gives the Nikon D3 and Nikon D300 Picture Controls feature that was only available with the D2X/D2Xs.
This firmware update gives a set of three optional Picture Controls, one for each of the three D2X/D2XS Color mode settings.
When these optional Picture Controls are registered with the D3/D300, color reproduction simulating that of images captured with the D2X and D2XS is possible, and custom Picture Controls can also be created based on these optional Picture Controls. For black-and-white images, use the standard Monochrome Nikon Picture Control.
D2XMODE1
This optional Picture Control simulates color reproduction at a D2X/D2XS Color mode setting of I.
Skin tones and gradations are reproduced naturally with rich reproduction of tones.
D2XMODE2
This optional Picture Control simulates color reproduction at a D2X/D2XS Color mode setting of II.
This optional Picture Control is suited to images that will be extensively processed or retouched.
D2XMODE3
This optional Picture Control simulates color reproduction at a D2X/D2XS Color mode setting of III.
Choose for nature or landscape shots. Greens and blues are vividly reproduced.
You can grab the Nikon D2X Picture Controls for the D3 and D300 from the links below:
D2X Picture Control for D3 – Windows
D2X Picture Control for D3 - Macintosh
D2X Picture Control for D300 – Windows
D2X Picture Control for D300 – Macintosh
This firmware update (Version 1.1.3) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
1. Increases transmission speed when using high-speed SD cards.
2. Fixes a phenomenon involving not being able to release the shutter.
3. Improves AF tracking in specific conditions.
4. Corrects errors in the Spanish and Korean menu screens.
The Version 1.1.3 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.1. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Download the Canon EOS-1D Mark III Firmware Update Version 1.1.3.
Digital Photographer Philippines (DPP) Editor-in-Chief Nino Carandang just sent this in…
To all DPP readers,
In recognition of our growing need for more storage space, DPP was able to talk to Western Digital to provide our Readers and Digiprint Pro card holders a substantial discount in any external hard drive purchase. The said discount will start on November 8 during the COMDAPP Expo 2007 in SMX, SM Mall of Asia.
Discount Mechanics: It’s quite easy. All you have to do is present the latest DPP Issue (Issue 16) or your Digiprint Pro Card in the Western Digital booth in SMX. Discounted prices are for cash purchases only.
Below is the price list of the WD hard drives:
(Click image above for a larger version of the poster).
The Western Digital Hard Drive Sale for DPP/Digiprint Pro Members will only last for four (4) days and it starts tomorrow, November 8, 2007 and will end on November 11, 2007.
So drop by SMX at the SM Mall of Asia if you want to check out the Western Digital Hard Drive Sale.
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