Shutter Box Philippines :: Digital Photography and A Whole Lot More

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/

Shutter Box Philippines would like to know more about you.

Please answer the sixteen (16) questions listed below by posting a comment on this page.

In the spirit of Christmas and gift giving… every complete entry (all 16 questions answered) will be entered into an electronic raffle draw.

The winner will get (1) FREE 6 Months subscription to Digital Photographer Philippines magazine (DPP).

1. Gender

2. Age

3. Location

4. How long have you been into photography?

5. Are you using film, digital or both?

6. What camera brand/s and model/s do you use?

7. How would you classify yourself as a photographer (professional, hobbyist, etc)?

8. Do you belong to a photography club? If yes, please indicate name of club.

9. How did you find out about Shutter Box Philippines?

10. How long have you been reading Shutter Box Philippines?

11. How often do you visit Shutter Box Philippines?

12. Do you subscribe to Shutter Box Philippines’ RSS feeds?

13. What would you like to see more in Shutter Box Philippines?

14. What would you like to see less in Shutter Box Philippines?

15. What other photography related sites do you frequently visit?

16. Do you have a blog or a website? If you do, kindly share the url with us.

Please use a valid e-mail address when you post your comment so I can reach you in the event that you will be drawn as the winner.

All comments should be submitted by 11:59PM GMT+8 of December 26, 2007 for it to be included in the draw.

Please take note that all comments are moderated so don’t worry if your comment isn’t approved yet but as long as the time stamp states that the comment was submitted before the cut off time your comment will be counted.

Should you win but it just so happens that you are based outside the Philippines, you may elect to give the prize to somebody else who is based in the Philippines.

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.

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

Radical Adventure Concepts & Events (RACE)

presents

Southern Exposure - Coron, Palawan

September 28-October 1,2007

Discover the beauty of Coron and its islands.

Get ready for 2 days of Sun, Sand and Fun.

As usual, our package includes everything essential for you to have a hassle-free, convenient, low cost but enjoyable travel.

Please take note of our value-for-money inclusions:

• Roundtrip Super Ferry fare on a tourist class, airconditioned accommodation
• Not 1, but 2 days of Island hopping and water activities
• 8 meals (3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 2 dinner)
• Air conditioned room resort (not lodging inn) accommodation
• All entrance fees to lakes, beach, hot spring resort and marine reserve
• Travel insurance

ITINERARY

Sept. 28, Friday

02:45 pm - Check in at Super Ferry terminal, pier 15, (at the back of Manila Hotel)
05:45 pm - E.T.D. to Coron, Dinner on board (pax account)

Sept. 29, Saturday

06:45 am - E.T.A. Coron pier
07:10 am - Resort Check in
07:30 am - Breakfast
08:30 am - Start of Island Hopping Tour by motorized banca
(Kayangan lake, Barracuda lake, Twin lagoon, Siete Pecados marine park)
12:00 nn - Lunch (packed, on board)
01:00 pm - Resume water activities (swimming, snorkelling, fish feeding, etc.)
05:30 pm - Proceed to Makinit Hot Spring (for a relaxing dip)
06:30 pm - Return to Resort (wash up)
07:15 pm - Dinner
08:15 pm - Free time (lounge around, drink, socialize, etc.)

Sept. 30, Sunday

05:00 am - Optional wake up time (For those who want sunrise viewing atop Mt. Tapyas
walking tour of coron town and/or a quick visit to the local church)
08:30 am - Breakfast
09:30 am - Island hopping , swimming, snorkeling
12:00 nn - Lunch (on board)
04:00 pm - Return to Resort (wash up, lounge around,free time)
07:00 pm - Dinner
08:00 pm - E.T.D. to Coron Pier, Super Ferry check in
10:45 pm - E.T.D. to Manila

October 1, Monday

06:00 am - Breakfast on board Super Ferry
11:00 am - Lunch on board Super Ferry
11:59 am - E.T.A. Pier 15, Manila

Tour Fee : Php 7,500.00
Inclusions :

• Meals (3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 2 dinners)
• Super Ferry Fare (roundtrip, tourist class aircondiotioned)
• 2 days Island hopping tour
• Resort Accommodation
• All entrance fees and guide fees
• Travel insurance

For reservation and inquiries, please call:

Louie Manalansan

Tel. No.: 749-8147
Cell No.: 0918-5282597

Email: louiemanalansan@yahoo.com

Web: http://radicaladventure.multiply.com/

Thanks to Paul Dee for the heads up on this event.

Ynzal September Anniversary Sale

Items on sale:

• iMac
• MacBook Pro
• MacBook
• iPod

More info at Ynzal.

Jerry Tieng’s newest Nikon Gears have arrived.

D2Xs ……….. 149,998
D200 ………… 64,998
R1C1 ………… 29,998
SB800 ……….. 16,498
SB600 ………… 9,998
105VR ……….. 39,998

…and many more! All brand new, unopened, and the usual stuff.

Jerry now offers his Nikon D80 and Nikon D40x packages  with a 1-year subscription to Digital Photographer Philippines Magazine!

More info at http://www.jerry.ph/nikon

Rainy Days Special at Gray Area Studios!

Rent space at Gray Area Studios during the weekdays during normal operating hours and get a special rate.

Avail of their discounted rates starting at PHP500/hour if you rent one studio during a weekday (Mondays to Fridays–holidays excluded) between 8AM and 5PM for a minimum of two (2) hours.

Mechanics:

1. Promo is open to all new clients of Gray Area Studios. Discounted rates cannot be combined with other promos or packages.
2. Special rate is applicable from Mondays to Fridays excluding holidays, from 8AM to 5PM for a minimum of two (2) hours.
3. Special rate is applicable for CASH transactions ONLY.
4. The special rate is only for space rental. Charges for additional equipment and/or special needs (additional electrical requirements, etc.) will be charged separately.

Visit their website at www.grayareastudios.com for directions and details.

You may reach then at 815-8632 during office hours or through email at grayareastudios@gmail.com.