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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.

Adorama Imaging Resource Center

brings you

 100 Photography Tips in 100 Days

Adorama Camera’s AIRC (Adorama Imaging Resource Center), which has been providing photographers with free, helpful how-to features and buying advice since 2003, has embarked on a new venture: 100 in 100: 100 photography tips in 100 days, which will started on September 10, will provide one brief but practical photography tip every day through December 18, 2007.

The tips are being prepared now by a world-class team of photography experts, including: Joe Farace, a seasoned pro who has written over 20 photography books; Jason Schneider, 40-year veteran photography writer and editor; Diane Miller, Adobe Photoshop power users; Bob Atkins, world-renowned optics expert; As well as editor Mason Resnick, contributor Jon Sienkiewicz, both photo industry veterans, and several surprise guest pro shooters.

While the articles will all be short, they will link to relevant, in-depth articles already published on the AIRC.

Thanks to Anne Ong from MagalingDinKami and Mason Resnick, EICof Adorama Imaging Resource Centerfor, for the heads up on this one.

4th WPPP PHOTO CONGRESS

Megatrade Hall 3, SM Megamall

October 22-25 2007

This year brings you more Trade Exhibitors, Photo Exhibits,Photo & Video Contests and Seminars by Foreign and Local speakers!

Featuring Martin & Ryan Schembri, World Recognized Father and Son Master Photographers, watch out for their Highfaluting Lectures and on the spot demos!

Check out the latest gears and Equipments from suppliers here and abroad!

Don’t be left behind! Be a delegate! Hurry and register now! Limited seats only!

WEDDING AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE PHILIPPINES
35 P.Tuazon Street Cubao Quezon City
4105561/09177438949
www.photocongress.com.ph

Freedom of Expression Digital Photography Workshop

by

Patrick Uy

This coming October 20, 2007, Acer Philippines will be conducting a digital photography workshop, entitled “Freedom of Expression”, at he AIM Conference Center Manila in Benavidez corner Trasierra Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati City.

In line with this, you are cordially invited to be part of this seminar and learn some basic digital photography lessons from the noted photographer Patrick Uy. This opportunity to experience and be mentored by one of the country’s leading photographers is indeed not to be missed.

Two (2) sessions will be conducted for the said workshop: morning session is at 9am to 12nn and afternoon session at 2pm to 6pm.

Admission is FREE. To register online at Acer Philippines - Freedom of Expression.

Limited slots are up for grabs so register now.

Thanks to Francis Thomson, Corporate Marketing Associate of Acer Philippines, for the heads up.

Canon and DPP will be having another Print Like A Pro seminar on October 12, 6:00pm-10:00pm at Bella Luce (a.k.a. DPP HQ).

This is the second time that they will be having this event. Topics to be tackled will be Basic Color Management and Inkjet Printing. There will only be forty (40) slots available for this seminar.

The Canon Pixma Pro9500 and the Pixma MP970 will be officially launched during this seminar.

The seminar will also showcase the black & white printing capabilities of the Canon Pixma Pro9500. Participants are encouraged to submit images for digital mono images for printing and display during the seminar.

Printing stations will be set up in the venue so that participants can print their images for free.

Remember to submit an image ASAP for printing and display.

Register online at DPP. 

Take Photography to a New Level

The Blue Leaf (Jade Pavillion)

McKinley Hill Village

Fort Bonifacio Taguig

6:30PM September 20, 2007)

Join Canon Philippines on Thursday, September 20, 2007 for a night of cocktails, entertainment, prizes and special promos as they introduce the newest additios to Canon’s renowned line of Digital SLR Cameras.

The Canon EOS 40D and the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III.

Get a chance to own a new Canon EOS 40D.

Canon is also celebrating their 20th Anniversary of the EOS System. In honor of the milestone event, bring the following to the event for a chance to win special prizes!

• Your oldest Canon SLR Camera
• Your oldest Canon EOS SLR Camera
• The most number of Canon Camera Models

Map to Blue Leaf

 Register online for the Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Philippine Launch

Ynzal September Anniversary Sale

Items on sale:

• iMac
• MacBook Pro
• MacBook
• iPod

More info at Ynzal.

CHDK is free enhanced firmware for your Canon Digic II based point and shoot camera. With the CHDK firmware loaded, your camera will get the following features:

• Shooting in RAW
• Live histogram (RGB, blended, luminance and for each RGB channel)
• Zebra mode (blinking highlights and shadows)
• DOF-calculator
• Battery indicator
• Scripts execution (exposure/focus/… bracketing, intervalometer and more)
• File browser
• Text reader
• Calendar
• Some fun tools and games

Currently, the CHDK firmware is available for Canon digital cameras of the following models:

• A610, Fw: 1.00D (with CHDK version for 1.00E), 1.00E, 1.00F
• A620, Fw: 1.00F ( 1.00E is not compatible. You must upgrade to 1.00F first )
• A630, Fw: 1.00C
• A640, Fw: 1.00B
• A700, Fw: 1.00B
• A710 IS, Fw: 1.00A
• S2 IS, Fw: 1.00E, 1.00F, 1.00G, 1.00I (with CHDK version for 1.00G)
• S3 IS, Fw: 1.00A

More info at How to give your low-end Canon digital camera RAW support and CHDK Wiki.

JT Photoworld updates their price list for their Sigma product line.

The latest Sigma pricelist was updated September 1, 2007 and contains prices for:

• Lenses for both Film and Digital SLRS
• Flash and Flash Adapters
• Lens and Flash Accessories
• Filters
• Digital SLR (including the Sigma SD14) and Accessories

Grab a copy of the PDF Pricelist of Sigma Products from JT Photoworld. You can also check out the pricelist for other products and services of JT Photoworld.