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

February 21, 2008 / Thursday
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (for end-users)
WSI Training Area
7/F SEDCCO Bldg. 1, Rada Street Corner Legaspi Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City

Samuel Leon
Speaker / Graphic Artist

* Seats are limited. Pre-registration is required.For inquiries, please contact:

Ms. Jimma Molina
Account Specialist - Corel
Tel. No. :+63 2 858-5555 loc. 443
Fax No. : +63 2 817-6430
Email: jimma.molina@wsiphil.com.ph

FREE Training at Power Mac Center Greenbelt 3

Some free trainings that might particularly interest photographers would probably be Your Photos & Web on January 25, 2008 and the Photoshop training on January 30, 2008.

You can avail of the FREE training by registering online at www.powermaccenter.com, by email training@powermaccenter.com, by phone (729-7087) or by registering in person at Power Mac Center, Greenbelt 3.

Memento presents

 Masters of the Craft

A Pure Photoshop Workshop

by:

PARC Cruz

BORJ Meneses

DEO Patalinghog

January 19, 2008 9AM to 6PM

 Las Brisas Hotel and Conference Center

PhP 3,700.00

Fee inclusive of all meals: Morning snack, Lunch and afternoon snack.

Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. January 19, sessions start at 9:00 a.m. sharp.

No holds barred sessions, everything you need to know about the workflow sof the images by these people will be shared.

Call/text Deo at 0917-854-9525 for details.

Limited slots available.

Discounted prices on all items…from Mac systems and peripherals to software, iPods and accessories.

Click link for list of items:

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Download Complete Pricelist

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.

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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.

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.

Comic Life, acclaimed by kids, parents, teachers and office-workers around the world, is now available for Windows. This brand new version for Windows makes it a snap to turn digital images into fun Comics, picture albums, storyboards and more. Use speech balloons, panels, captions and lettering to turn family, friends and pets into sensational comic book stars!

Also included is a set of high quality artistic image filters, integrated webcam support and extensive image export capabilities. The integrated photos browser works seamlessly with the Windows Pictures folder to make adding images effortless.

Comic Life for Windows is compatible with XP Service Pack 1 & 2 and and Windows Vista. Comic Life documents are cross-platform compatible between version 1.3.4 on Windows and Mac.

The product is available for download and purchase directly from plasq at http://plasq.com/comiclife with a 30-day unhindered demo.

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

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.