ourshutterjourney.com Year Awards 2012/2013 Winners Announced!
Posted by Singapore Media Owners in Blacklisted Shops/ Brands, Brand: Canon, Brand: Nikon, Brand: Olympus, Brand: Others (Cosina, Carl Zeiss, Leica, Mamiya, Samyang, Vivitar, Zenitar,etc), Brand: Pentax, Brand: Sigma, Brand: Sony, Brand: Tamron, Brand: Tokina, Group Announcements & Notices, Photography Articles & Videos, Photography Contests, Uncategorized on June 18, 2013
17th June 2013, Singapore – The ourshutterjourney.com Year Awards 2012/2013 winners in the various categories are finally consolidated, compiled & out! Our earlier post seeking survey entries published on the 11th June 2013 attracted a total of 1107 replies from the readers! Well Thank You Everybody for your participation! The names of the 02 Winners is right at the bottom of this article, but before that, let’s check out
what have YOU – the reader Voted!
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ourshutterjourney.com Year Awards 2012/2013
Survey Target: To Find out and better understand the community that visits, read, follow and draw resources from this site.
Sample Size Target: 1000 Entries.
Actual Entries: 1107.
Rejected: 6. (Incomplete)
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Question 1: How Many Cameras do you own? (Please List Brand & Model)
Target: To Understand what camera brands the majority uses.
WINNER: Canon
1st Runner Up: Nikon
2nd Runner Up: Sony
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Question 2: How Many Lenses do you own? (Please List Brand & Model)
Target: To Understand what Brand of Lenses People here owned.
WINNER: Canon (EF 17-40mm F4L USM)
1st Runner Up: Nikon (Nikkor AF 50mm F1.8D)
2nd Runner Up: Sigma (10-20mm F3.5 EX DC)
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Question 3: How many Brands of equipment do you own? (List the Brands)
Target: To Understand what Typically How Many Brands owned per person.
62% Owns at least 3 Brands of Equipment.
21% Owns 2 Brands.
17% Owns 1 Brand only.
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Question 4: Regardless of brand, Which is your favorite walkabout lens?
Target: To Understand which lens are popular and widely used as a “walkabout lens” .
ZOOM Category
WINNER: Canon (EF 24-105mm F4L IS USM)
1st Runner Up: Nikon (AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8G ED)
2nd Runner Up: Sigma (17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM (C))
Prime Category
WINNER: Sigma (35mm F1.4 DG HSM (A))
1st Runner Up: Canon (EF 35mm F1.4L USM)
2nd Runner Up: Sigma (50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM)
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Question 5: Regardless of brand, Which is your favorite wide angle lens?
Target: To Understand which Wide Angle lens are popular with the people here.
Wide Angle Zoom Category
WINNER: Canon (EF 24-105mm F4L IS USM)
1st Runner Up: Nikon (AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8G ED)
2nd Runner Up: Sigma (17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM (C))
Wide Angle Prime Category
WINNER: Nikon (AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.4G ED)
1st Runner Up: Samyang (14mm F2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical)
2nd Runner Up: Canon (EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM)
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Question 6: Regardless of brand, Which is your favorite telephoto lens?
Target: To Understand which Telephoto lens are popular with the people here.
Telephoto Zoom Category
WINNER: Canon (EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM II)
1st Runner Up: Nikon (AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8G VRII ED)
2nd Runner Up: Sigma (120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM (S))
Telephoto Prime Category
WINNER: Nikon (AF-S Nikkor 300mm F2.8G ED VR II)
1st Runner Up: Canon (EF 400mm F5.6L USM)
2nd Runner Up: Canon (EF 300mm F2.8L IS USM)
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Question 7: Regardless of brand, Which is your favorite prime lens?
Target: To Understand which Prime lens are popular with the people here.
WINNER: Sigma (35mm F1.4 DG HSM (A))
1st Runner Up: Canon (EF 35mm F1.4L USM)
2nd Runner Up: Nikon (Nikkor AF 50mm F1.8D)
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Question 8: Regardless of brand, Which is your favorite macro lens?
Target: To Understand which Macro lens are popular with the people here.
WINNER: Canon (EF 100mm F2.8L IS Macro USM)
1st Runner Up: Nikon (105mm F2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Micro Nikkor)
We have 2 Runner-Ups for this category with same number of entries.
2nd Runner Up: Tamron (AF 90mm F2.8 SP Di Macro)
2nd Runner Up: Sigma (APO 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro)
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Question 9: Regardless of brand & focal length, which lens is your dream lens?
Target: To Find Out which lenses are the people here dreaming to own.
Zoom Category
WINNER: Canon (EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM II)
1st Runner Up: Nikon (AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8G VRII ED)
2nd Runner Up: Canon (EF 200-400mm F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X
Prime Category
WINNER: Canon (EF 35mm F1.4L USM)
1st Runner Up: Sigma (35mm F1.4 DG HSM (A))
2nd Runner Up: Canon (EF 200-400mm F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X)
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Question 10: Regardless of brand, which lens will you be purchasing next?
Target: To Find Out (realistically) which lenses are the people here planning to buy next.
Zoom Category
WINNER: Canon (EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM II)
1st Runner Up: Nikon (AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR)
2nd Runner Up: Tokina (11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX II)
Prime Category
WINNER: Sigma (35mm F1.4 DG HSM (A))
1st Runner Up: Sigma (30mm F1.4 DC HSM (A))
2nd Runner Up: Canon (EF 85mm F1.8 USM)
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Question 11: List your top 3 favorite camera dealers (shops) name.
(1. Most favorite, 2. 2nd best choice favorite & 3. just favorite)
Target: To Find Out who are the favorite dealers among the folks here.
WINNER: TK Foto Technic
1st Runner Up: Alan Photo Trading
2nd Runner Up: Cathay Photo Store Pte Ltd.
Other Dealers with Super High Votes:
- SLR Revolution
- Sgcamerastore.com (MP Associates Pte Ltd)
- Orient Photo Pte Ltd
- John 3:16
- Parissilk
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To Reward the Respondents for this survey, our Sponsors Audio & Photo Distributor (F.E.) Pte Ltd & Sigma Marketing Singapore Pte Ltd will be giving away $100.00 Vouchers to 02 Lucky Respondents.
At 8.00pm, 17th June 2013, at Audio & Photo Distributor (F.E.) Pte Ltd,
Our Sponsor Representative Mr. Kenny Khaw randomly picked 02 Winners from the 1107 Entries.
The 02 Lucky Winners are;
WINNER 01: Mr. Jack Goh, Contact Number xxxx 3963
WINNER 02: Goh Chee Wee, Contact Numer XXXX 5588
****Winners will be Contacted separately for Collection of Prizes!
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Congratulations to All the Winners!
Thank you everyone who made the effort to write in your response and taking time to fill up the answers!
With this exercise, now we know everyone better and the people’s preference in the type of equipments, brands
and buying patterns from this community.
Till the next Year Awards in 2014 where we will run the 2013/2014 series and hopefully we will have more sponsors too!
A Special Thank you to Audio & Photo Distributor (F.E.) Pte Ltd & Sigma Marketing Singapore Pte Ltd for Sponsoring
ourshutterjourney.com Years Awards 2012/2013!
CLICK!
Allan LEE
Editor
ourshutterjourney.com
Featured Photography Group – Landscape Hunters Asia
Posted by Singapore Media Owners in Featured Photographers, Featured Photography Groups, Photography Articles & Videos, Uncategorized on June 14, 2013
Picture: The Landscape Hunters Asia (LHA)
14th June 2013, Singapore – This is the 2nd featured article from the special photography group series that we will be running for this month. For this week, we have a pack of photography hunters – more commonly & widely known as Landscape Hunters Asia (LHA)!
As a “Hunter” this group is considered as “hardcore” by most photography standards and to keep the hunting spirit in the group, every photo shoots by the group is planned and the members employ different strategies in the hunt (for photo shooting sites). LHA practice lone wolf hunts as well as pack attacks. (Shooting alone or in a group) It can be daunting for newcomers to the group and whenever LHA members are all out in full force for a shoot, you can imagine how the venue will look like. Just imagine, a pack of 20 or more photographers descending on a site like Gardens By The Bay’s Super Trees.
Picture: Photo by Hunter Vince Chong.
At times, LHA outings may sounds and looks like a battle with all Hunters vying for the best angle, the occasional inter-twined tripod legs and shutter clicks. It’s indeed a hunt.
Landscape Hunters Asia – The founding members are Edward Adios, Chester Chen, Jonathan Danker, Vince Chong and Christopher Harriot.
Landscape Hunters Asia was founded in 2011. A group of hardcore Landscape/Architecture photographers needed a dedicated social media platform to share ideas and network globally. However, there wasn’t any on Facebook so the founders set out to build a group catering to just landscape and architectural photography.
Picture: Photo by Hunter Vince Chong.
Picture: Hunter Vince Chong.
To start a group from ground zero, the founders roped in some acquaintances and photographers and people whom the founders looked up to for their own passion and expertise. The rest is history. From five heroes to 888 members (as of 15 May 2013), the group population exploded! The group was initially set up with Asia in mind, however it is open to anyone from anywhere across the globe.
LHA wants photographers who shoots and want to share their works while learning the craft without politics, advertising, spamming, poaching or the distraction of other non-photography related subject, this is the place to be. LHA members are amongst the best in Singapore, Asia and the world.
Picture: Photo by Hunter Edward Adios (Edward Tian).
Currently most of the LHA members are from South East Asia. The group serves as a platform for sharing and learning on photography but the real intention is for LHA to be a resource for learning about other Hunters (landscape) playgrounds since travel and photography go hand-in-hand. LHA has played host to visiting photographers like Elia Locardi, Beboy Photographies, Bali and Thailand photographers. Similarly, Penang and Bali photographers have hosted Singapore Hunters.
Picture: Photo by Hunter Edward Adios (Edward Tian).
Picture: Hunter Edward Adios (Edward Tian).
As the group name suggest, LHA’s primary focus is Landscape and Architectural Photography. The group founders shared that they didn’t want any distraction so they are very specific and strict with the genre. For those photographers who wish to showcase other genres like macro, street, product or pet photography, LHA advised these photographers to go to other photography groups. Well, this may sound arrogant on first read, but think about it again, since the group started based on a specific genres, I think it is only fair that LHA has such a rule in place to keep things in order.
Picture: Photo by Hunter Chester Chen.
LHA members consists of photography noobs to semi-pros, since joining the group, the members have shown a lot of improvement in terms of style, composition, technique & processing skills, this is what LHA wants – for everyone to improve together.
Picture: Photo by Hunter Chester Chen.
Picture: Hunter Chester Chen.
We have dedicated a few interview questions specially for the founders of LHA as below:
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An Interview with the Founders of Landscape Hunters Asia (LHA)
Ed: How does photography inspires the founders?
LHA: It’s a daily inspiration to see the world differently in all shapes, sizes and light.
Ed: How does managing a photo group feels? Any ups & downs?
LHA: Managing the group can be taxing as we all have other commitments. We had experienced lots of ups & sometimes it feels like it is too good to be true. We haven’t really experienced any setbacks or downward change since the group started. In fact, some members have been so dedicated to the group that we’ve enrolled them to take over some of the administrative responsibilities. This also gives the founding members some breathing room to work on other ways to engage and bring excitement to the group.
Picture: Photo by Hunter Christopher Harriot.
Ed: How frequently does the group meet up and is there other activity that had
been organized that is non-photography related? Like social events?
LHA: LHA has little pockets of friends that meet up and shoot almost on a daily basis. This is certainly hardcore. The best non-photography related activity all take part in is shopping. I guess it is kind of photography related but not actual shooting. We like to “poison” (influence) each other with photography gear purchases. We’ve gone out for drinks and dine but usually it involves photography at the same time. We once tried to go for a meal together and no photography but we failed. (laughs)
Ed: In your view, what is the most important element in photography?
LHA: Lighting is the key to photography as that is what you are capturing to make your image. The other aspects complement lighting so there really isn’t one important element. The elements have to come together at that instance to create the shot. Look at it as a package that must be complete before a good photo is created.
Picture: Photo by Hunter Christopher Harriot.
Ed: In the diversified and sometimes complicated circle of photography, have you met good people as well as bad people?
LHA: In life we will always meet good and bad people. In photography, there are certainly people who have their own mindset, their own way of doing things, their old diehard habits. We can’t change them but we can try our best to be open towards them. If they also cannot accept us for who we are, our comments and our advices, we have no choice but to move on. To us, it makes no sense in wasting our precious time and energy on such people as that takes away everything from what we love to do most.
Ed: Please describe the relationship among you & your photography members in 01 sentence.
LHA: Every Hunter sees another Hunter like Family. Across the Globe we bond as one through our passion.
Picture: Hunter Christopher Harriot.
Ed: Is there any Allied photography group that your group associates with?
Any rival groups?
LHA: We do not associate ourselves with any other groups as we see ourselves as unique and a leader in this Genre.
Ed: Is there a person/ group that inspires your group?
LHA: We are inspired by the work of Elia Locardi, Beboy, Daniel Cheong, Mike Hollman, Michael Freeman, Anthony Gelot & National Geographic Photographers.
Picture: Photo by Hunter Jonathan Danker.
Picture: Photo by Hunter Jonathan Danker.
Ed: What visions & dreams do you have for your photo group?
LHA: We aspire to build the group where it can be a commercially viable operation that can help grow amateurs to professional status through the addition of training/education programs. As we are also networking with other countries we’d like to explore the idea of intercontinental photography expeditions. Right now we’d like to see our active members grow as we seem to have hit a plateau where the regulars are the only ones participating.
Ed: Thank you LHA for the wonderful and insightful sharing!
Picture: Hunter Jonathan Danker.
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Landscape Hunters Asia is dedicated to the world through the lens of Landscape-loving photographers whom are currently residing in Asia. The group hopes to achieve, within the boundaries of your own country’s group of photographers, the spirit of sharing, learning and exploring.
Landscape Hunters Asia can be contacted as below:
Group Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/landscapehuntersasia/
Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/landscapehuntersasia/
Group Contact Person: Edward Tien, Chester Chen, Vincent Chong, Jonathan Danker
Group Contact Person Email: vchong0243@gmail.com
Journey to Silk Road (Hunza Valley, Pakistan)
Posted by Singapore Media Owners in Photography Tours, Uncategorized on June 13, 2013
Silk Road? Hunza Valley is the lesser known stretch of Silk Road not known to regular tourists but a heaven for Photographers!
Briefs:
Depart : 9th October 2013 (Wednesday)
Return: 16th October 2013 (Wednesday)
Price from: SGD1250
Group Size : 16 max
- Hunza Valley, situated at an average of 2500 meter bordering to China, one of the most beautiful place in Pakistan with strong history since the ancient Silk Road.
- Karakurom Highway, the highest paved international road in the world that connect Pakistan to Xinjiang, China
- Several high peaks rise above 6000 meter and meeting point of the word 3 highest mountain ranges of Himalayas, Hindukush and Karakuram
- Gilgit, an important ancient town on the Silk Road, along which Buddhism was spread from South Asia to the rest of Asia. it is believed that two famous travellers, Faxian and Xuanzang had traversed to here
- Baltit Fort, an ancient fort at Hunza, was awarded Top Prize in the UNESCO 2004 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards
- Other UNESCO World Heritage sites include Taxila archaeological site, Altit Fort, Ganesh Valley
- Eidul Adha, Festival of Sacrifice in Islam
Itinerary :
- Day 1 (D) : Depart from Changi Aiport, arrive Islamabad. Overnight at Islamabad
- Day 2 (B/L/D) : Begin the journey on Karakuram Highway. Drive to Besham en-route visit world heritage archeological sides of Taxila which includes: Sirkup, Jaulian. Several photo stops at Chatter plain, Indus River view point. Overnight at Besham
- Day 3 (B/L/D) : Drive to Gilgit with several short stops at Tatta Pani hot spring, Nanga Parbat (8126m) view point, and the meeting point of 3 highest mountain ranges of Himalayas, Hindukush and Karakuram. Overnight at Gilgit
- Day 4 (B/L/D) : Morning drive to Hunza (Karimabad) with stops at Danyoor suspension, Old Silk Road, and viewpoint of Rakaposhi (7788m). Hike to Chumar Khand village for sunset view on Rakaposhi Golden Peak. Overnight at Karimabad
- Day 5 (B/L/D) : Full morning at Karimabad. Water channel, villages, bazaar, Baltit Fort. After lunch, drive to Duikar for panaromic view of Altit village. Overnight at Duikar.
- Day 6 (B/L/D) : After sunrise shoot, visit Hooper village. Back to Gilgit en route visit Ganesh valley. Overnight at Gilgit
- Day 7 (B/L/D) : Drive to Besham on Karakuram highway. Several photo stops along Indus river via Juglot, Chilas, Dassu. Overnight at Besham.
- Day 8 (B) : Morning transfer to Islamabad. Visit Raja Bazaar and Eidul Adha festival, old town of Islamabad outskirt of city. After dinner, transfer to Islamabad airport.
Inclusions :
- Fully private tour in vehicle with additional seat for equipment and gear
- 7 nights accommodation at comfortable hotel, twin sharing basis
- All entrance fees and permit
- All meals as per itinerary above
- Xing Asia tour leader and photography assistance
- Exclusive to Shutter Journey members, Free Individual Basis Single trip travel insurance
Exclusions :
- International flight to Islamabad, Pakistan (Participants to purchase flight tickets only upon trip confirmation)
- Visa entry to Pakistan (if applicable)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Additional beverages (including alcohol) not included in meals
- Any other incidental expenses incurred by participants
- Tips for both driver and local guide per person (voluntary basis)
Weather :
- Islamabad temperature : 22°/ 14° ; Dry
- Hunza Valley temperature : 10°/ 0° ; Dry
- Warm clothing is necessary in Hunza Valley
Fitness :
- Able to carry own photography equipment and personal chores
- Able to climb up hill for 15mins with gears
Gear :
- Wide angle to mid range tele
- Graduated neutral density filter, Circular Polarizer (CPL), Tripod
- Suggest to carry another spare body, battery, and charger. If your equipment stops working during the trip for whatever reason, it is unlikely to find a repair shop or buy a replacement.
Flight Detail :
Suggested airline and flight detail as follow :
- Airline : Thai Airways (only airline connected from Singapore to Islamabad)
- Price : Online promotion range from SGD1,153 to SGD1,300
- Depart : Wednesday 9th October 2013 / TG414 + TG349 / 1550 2210
- Return : Wednesday 16th October 2013 / TG350 + TG403 / 2320 1115 ( Arrive next day)
Book Early to secure a place!
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We are a group of travel and photography enthusiast that seek to provide exceptional value and authentic experience for like minded people to experience Asia and beyond through the eyes of our lenses.
We differentiate ourselves by creating a platform for people to share and express their passion through immersing themselves in the local culture and lifestyles, befriending the locals and giving back to the community.
Our mission is to ensure that your photographic travel experience expands your soul, refresh your perspectives and rejuvenate your spirit.
Join us for a journey of new beginnings, friendships and an enriching experience!
For more trips & information, Please visit www.xing-Asia.com
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P & G Photographic Centre – Service with a Personal Touch
Posted by Singapore Media Owners in Featured Photography Merchants, Photography Articles & Videos, Uncategorized on June 13, 2013
Quick Introduction
P & G Photographic Centre is not new to many professional photographers in Singapore. After all, they have been in the photography business for over 30 years now. Trust me, 30 years is a long time in the photography industry. Managed by the Phan Brothers (Andrew Phan & David Phan), the friendly duo are famous with their craft. Their skills & expertise are well-known across the industry & well-respected by both veteran photographers to beginners.
Advice is Free, Honesty is priceless
Although most camera repair shops offers free advices & checking, how many are honest advices?
P&G is reputated to be one of the best used camera shops in Singapore to get real world advice on photography equipments.
I am sure many of you who had visited P&G before can relate to that. One thing I personally like about P&G is that they do not beat around the bush just to inform you that your camera is going off to meet its maker soon, or the fact that your terminally-ill lens has only 3 more shoots to permanent retirement. What they saw or discovered from checking your equipment, they will tell you directly while offering the best available options at the same time. Unlike other shops that will try to pressure you into selling your “dying” gears to them or repairing at a cut throat price, P&G will offer you options and then leave it to you to decide. Such honesty is priceless and very much commendable by today’s business standard.
Picture: (Left) P & G at The Adelphi and (Right) P & G at Peninsula Shopping Centre
One Stop Solution Centre
In today’s fast-paced society, convenience is an important factor when it comes to photography – especially for those that makes a living out of clicking shutters. Every visit to P&G always have me smiling without fail. For the simple reason that every time I walked in with a problem, I walked out having the problem solved or at other times, I simply left my “problems” behind only to return when P&G had solved it – professionally. You see, P&G is indeed a one-stop solution centre as I called it. From repairing cameras & lenses, they also buy in used equipments, sells a great comprehensive lot of inventory ranging from vintage cameras/lenses to the latest models in the market. And that’s not all, amongst those equipments on display, there are many rare & limited editions items that many of us dreamt of owning them one day. In short, there’s something for everybody!
Expertise, Experience & Engineering
Ask P&G how many cameras or lenses have they dismantled in the last 30 years, likely they will smile at you and their minds wanders into lala-land. Their experience in camera equipment repairs can easily make it into any book of records for the highest number of cameras/lenses (of many brands) – dismantled & repaired. While many photographers out there will take this 3 decade-long experience for granted – citing that this is a norm for camera repair shops, I would like to clarify and add that – yes, this may be a norm, but how many actually does a good job too?
All the vintage cameras that I had sent in, all came out of P&G in tip top condition and became fully operational after that. To sweeten the deal, P&G even offers warranty for the repaired item and that gave me (and many others) an added confidence and a peace of mind.
Best of all, P&G also does an excellent job in modifying cameras & lenses! Using their knowledge on camera engineering, they also offer modification services for your equipment to serve your shooting needs and working requirements. Now, pause a second and think, who else does this in Singapore? No one except P&G!
Beyond Business
It’s just like friends meeting up every time I visits P&G. The Phan brothers are also widely known by the industry for their friendliness and hospitality. I enjoy chatting with them on every visit. They are two of the very few humble people in the photography industry who are willing to share their experience with beginners, share industry updates to the regular customers, simply helpful and just being themselves. Talking to them makes me feel that as if I had known them forever (although I’d only started visiting P&G in 2010).
As I write, I am already looking forward to my next visit to P&G. You should check them out too.
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About P & G Photographic Centre
A trusted one-stop photography store – trusted by professional photographers – with over
30 years of experience that provides free & non-obligational checking & quotation for all
photography equipments. P&G provides a wide range of services from Repair, Trade-In,
Sell, Buy & Modifying of any camera equipments.
P & G Photographic Centre is located at:
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The Adelphi
1 Coleman Street, B1-04, The Adelphi,
Singapore 179803 Tel: (65)68370696 Fax: (65)68370697
Email : info@pgcameras.com
OPERATING HOURS: Mon to Sat from 11.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
We close on Sunday & public holidays only
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Peninsula Shopping Centre
No. 3 Coleman Street #01-19, Peninsula Shopping Centre
Singapore 179804 Tel: (65)63380833 Fax: (65)63382142
Email : andrew@pgcameras.com
OPERATING HOURS: Mon to Sat from 12.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
We close on Sunday & public holidays only.
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Internet
http://www.pgcameras.com/
SJS July & August 2013 Events
Posted by Singapore Media Owners in Photography Courses & Events, Uncategorized on June 12, 2013
For those who are interested to join Shutter Journey (Singapore) Photography Group Events.
All July & August 2013 events will be duplicated here from our Facebook Page as an overview with all the event links
(to Facebook for RSVP & Information) for the month.
Please Read the Event Information CAREFULLY & Requirements before you RSVP.
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SJS Limited Series 50mm Mono – Haji Lane.
Event Info:
SJS Limited Series is Back! Attendees are limited to shoot with a 50mm Lens & direct in-camera Black & White (Monochrome) mode. This time, we are revisiting Haji Lane, only diff, we are treading there at night for the first time. In short, this is a night street photography practice at one of the heritage site in Singapore.
Where: Haji Lane.
Meet: Beach Road, Key Point Taxi Stand
When: 10th July 2013 (Wednesday)
Meeting Time: 07.30pm (Briefing & Group Shot)
Attire: Anything.
Gear: Any Camera BUT only 50mm Lens Allowed.
*Those without 50mm Focal length, but wish to join, please PM Allan Lee
for solution & alternatives.
RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/629458037083006/
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SJS “The Accidental Tourist”.
Event Info:
SJS “The Accidental Tourist” will takes us all for a River Taxi Cruise down Singapore River from Clarke Quay to Boat Quay to Collyer Quay to MBS then back. Capture views that are only possible from the sea. After the river cruise, we are walking by the bank of the river towards Boat Quay and capture the scenes in the light of the evening setting sun and end the shoot near Raffles Place – doing all of the above while pretending to be a tourist.
Where: Singapore River
Meet: Outside Liang Court 7-Eleven near Taxi stand.
When: 14th July 2013 (Sunday)
Meeting Time: 03.30pm (Briefing & Group Shot & Shoot Commence)
Attire: SJS Polo Tee if you have one. Everything else is ok too!
Gear: Any Camera (DSLR, SLR, TLR, Compact, Mirrorless, Handphone, etc.)
RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/501533339914250/
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SJS Special Event – Zumba by the Beach
Event Info:
Another Special SJS Shoot for 2013. Remember the Limited Zumba Shoot 2 months ago?
This time, we are making this event to more people. And we are bringing Zumba outdoor to the beach! Featuring Zumba Instructor Cyndi Chua & her Team, we are going to do something really different! The shoot will be divided into combined shoot (group dancing) and individual clusters (Small group poses).
Where: East Coast Park
Meet: East Coast Lagoon Hawker Centre
When: 28th July 2013 (Sunday)
Meeting Time: 04.00pm (Briefing & Group Shot & Shoot Commence)
Attire: SJS Polo Tee if you have one. Everything else is ok too!
Gear: Any Camera (DSLR, SLR, TLR, Compact, Mirrorless, Handphone, etc.)
**Due to possible backlighting from the sun, please equip yourself with a Flash or Reflector or Video Light.
RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/515289135187656/
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SJS Chinese Garden Roam.
Event Info:
SJS Returns to Chinese Gardens. Shooters are free to do anything they like! From landscape to long exposure to macro to ToyArt to portraits, just do it. I was told that many migratory birds will be passing by Chinese Gardens at this time of the year too.
Decide on a theme for yourself and do it on a solo or in a little group!
Where: Chinese Gardens
Meet: Chinese Gardens MAIN ENTRANCE (the one with the attraction bridge and Not the one near Chinese Garden MRT)
When: 04th Aug 2013 (Sunday)
Meeting Time: 03.30pm (Briefing & Group Shot & Shoot Commence)
Attire: SJS Polo Tee if you have one. Everything else is ok too!
Gear: Bring what you need to use.
RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/378956575549829/
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SJS The Sun Rises from Changi.
Event Info:
It’s been a long time since SJS had done a decent Sun Rise Shoot. Since the Sun rises from the East, SJS will be heading to Singapore’s eastern end to Changi Boardwalk for another Sun Rise episode. Please Note the shoots like these are time sensitive and please try your best to be on time.Come & join us and chase the sun together on a Sunday morning followed by breakfast after that!
Where: Changi Board Walk
Meet: Taxi Drop Off Point at Changi Point Ferry Terminal
When: 25th Aug 2013 (Sunday)
Meeting Time: 06.15pm (Briefing & Group Shot & Shoot Commence)
***** Please Note we will start walking to the shooting location at 6.20am sharp***
Attire: SJS Polo Tee if you have one. Everything else is ok too!.
Gear: Any Camera that can shoot a giant egg yolk
RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/534498696612493/
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SJS – Limited Series “Western Food Photography” (16 pax ONLY).
Event Info:
SJS is partnering a café this round and we had booked the whole café all to ourselves!
The café specializes in western food and this will be a great shooting experience! To sweeten the deal, the food items on the menu are decently priced + the boss had promised us some freebies too! So come and have fun with us shooting & eating dinner together in a café setting that will be reserved for SJS Only.
You Need to Register for this event.
- Email to ourshutterjourney@live.com.sg
- Subject Header Put “Café Shoot Registration”.
- You will Receives a Confirmation Email if you RSVP among the 1st 16 pax.
- Once you Receives the Confirmation Email, then you RSVP on the Event Wall.
Where: SK Cafe
Meet: City Plaza Main Entrance (Near Hong Leong Finance).
When: 28th Aug 2013 (Wednesday)
Meeting Time: 07.00pm (Briefing & Move Out to Location. Group Shot will be done at the Cafe & Shoot + Eat Commences)
Attire: Anything.
Gear: Anything camera + Any gear
RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/629262167086728/
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OK Folks, That’s all for the month of July & August 2013.
We hope you can follow the below steps to keep yourself updated of all the events in future.
1) Add us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/singapore.shutterjourneyphotographygroup
then Click “Subscribe” or “Follow” from the drop down menu to get notification on updates and event announcement.
Or under the Friend Button, press “Get Notifications” + “Show in News Feeds”.
2) Click “Like” & “Follow” on this website from the menu on the top to receive new post updates.
You will never miss another event again.
Till then, Happy Shooting Everyone~!
Click!
Allan Lee & Yu Ling
Mad Photographers.
Mystical Ladakh – A Photography Paradise
Posted by Singapore Media Owners in Photography Courses & Events, Photography Tours, Uncategorized on June 12, 2013
Tour Highlights
- Leh, capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh with average altitude of 3542meter
- Morning ritual at Thiksey Monastery
- Sunset at Shanti stupa- Lamayuru, oldest gompas in Ladakh region
- Alchi, well preserved 11th century wall paintings
- Pangong Lake, a salt water lake at 4350meter, extend from India to Tibet
- Drive pass the world 3rd highest motorable road, Changla Pass at 5365meter
- Delhi Red Fort and Jama Masjid
Itinerary:
- Day 1 : Depart from Changi Aiport, arrive New Delhi early in next morning
- Day 2 (L/D) : Arrive New Delhi airport, transfer for local flight to Leh. Rest and acclimatize for high altitude. Overnight at Leh.
- Day 3 (L/D) : A complete day of visit to the monasteries at Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemis monasteries, Stok Palace, Sindhu Ghat. Return to Leh in the evening.
- Day 4 (L/D) : Drive to Lamayuru enroute visit Liker Monastery, Magnetic hill and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. After Lunch drive to visit the mesmerising Moon landscapes and the Lamayuru monastery. Overnight at Alchi.
- Day 5 (L/D) : Drive back to Leh enroute visit Alchi monastery and Hall of Fame. Arrive at Leh by afternoon. Visit Ladakh Festival for rest of day. Overnight at Leh.
- Day 6 (L/D) : Drive to Pangong Lake (4350meter) through Changla Pass (5365meter), it is the third highest motorable road in the world. Arrive Pangong, it is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Packed lunch will be provided.Back to Leh by the same route. Overnight at Leh.
- Day 7 (D) : Morning flight from Leh to New Delhi. Visit Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Farewell dinner. Overnight at New Delhi.
- Day 8 : Depart to New Delhi airport.
Package:
Inclusions :
- 2 way domestic flights New Delhi to Leh
- Fully private tour in vehicle in Leh, and air conditioned vehicle in Delhi
- 6 nights accommodation at comfortable hotel, twin sharing basis
- All entrance fees and permit
- All meals as per itinerary above
- Local guides at Leh
- Xing Asia tour leader and photography assistance
Exclusions :
- International flight to New Delhi, India (Participants to purchase flight tickets only upon trip confirmation)
- Visa entry to India (if applicable)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Additional beverages (including alcohol) not included in meals
- Any other incidental expenses incurred by participants
- Tips for both driver and local guide per person (voluntary basis)
Weather :
- Delhi temperature : 34°/24° ; Rain occasionally
- Leh temperature : 15°/8° ; Dry
- Cold gear for early morning in Leh
Fitness :
- Able to carry own photography equipment and personal chores
- Guidance to combat altitude sickness (AMS) to be given during trip briefing
Gear :
- Wide angle to mid range tele
- Graduated neutral density filter, Circular Polarizer (CPL), Tripod
- Suggest to carry another spare body, battery, and charger. If your equipment stops working during the trip for whatever reason, it is unlikely to find a repair shop or buy a replacement.
Flight Detail :
Suggested airline and flight detail as follow :
- Airline : Jet Airways
- Price : Online promotion range from SGD674 to SGD860
- Depart : Saturday 31 Aug 2013 / 9W17 / 1935 2250
- Return : Saturday 7 Sep 2013 / 9W18 / 0845 1705
Book Early to secure a place!
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About http://www.xing-Asia.com.
We are a group of travel and photography enthusiast that seek to provide exceptional value and authentic experience for like minded people to experience Asia and beyond through the eyes of our lenses.
We differentiate ourselves by creating a platform for people to share and express their passion through immersing themselves in the local culture and lifestyles, befriending the locals and giving back to the community.
Our mission is to ensure that your photographic travel experience expands your soul, refresh your perspectives and rejuvenate your spirit.
Join us for a journey of new beginnings, friendships and an enriching experience!
For more trips & information, Please visit www.xing-Asia.com
Why http://www.xing-Asia.com ?
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Shutter journey member would get to enjoy FREE
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ourshutterjourney.com Year Awards 2012/ 2013
Posted by Singapore Media Owners in Brand: Canon, Brand: Nikon, Brand: Olympus, Brand: Others (Cosina, Carl Zeiss, Leica, Mamiya, Samyang, Vivitar, Zenitar,etc), Brand: Pentax, Brand: Sigma, Brand: Sony, Brand: Tamron, Brand: Tokina, Photography Articles & Videos, Photography Contests, Photography Courses & Events, Uncategorized on June 11, 2013
11th June 2013, Singapore – ourshutterjourney.com Year Awards 2012/ 2013 is here!
We will like to take this opportunity to thank all our readers, followers, members, supporting merchants for making ourshutterjourney.com one of the most read photography site in Singapore!
Now, let’s hear it from you – the reader! And 02 x readers will stand to win a $100 NTUC Fairprice Voucher** each!
How to participate:
1) Answer the below questions and email your answers to sjscontest@live.com with subject “SJS Year Awards 2012/2013.
2) There is no right or wrong answers, just answer every questions and you will be eligible to win.
3) Winners will be randomly picked from the eligible list and will be notified.
4) Please include your full name, contact number in the email.
5) All emails must reach us by 15th June 2013 midnight.
It’s that simple! Join Now!
Question 1: How Many Cameras do you own? (Please List Brand & Model)
Question 2: How Many Lenses do you own? (Please List Brand & Model)
Question 3: How many Brands of equipment do you own? (List the Brands)
Question 4: Regardless of brand, Which is your favorite walkabout lens?
Question 5: Regardless of brand, Which is your favorite wide angle lens?
Question 6: Regardless of brand, Which is your favorite telephoto lens?
Question 7: Regardless of brand, Which is your favorite prime lens?
Question 8: Regardless of brand, Which is your favorite macro lens?
Question 9: Regardless of brand & focal length, which lens is your dream lens?
Question 10: Regardless of brand, which lens will you be purchasing next?
Question 11: List your top 3 favorite camera dealers (shops) name. (1. Most favorite, 2. 2nd best choice favorite & 3. just favorite)
Question 12: How many Sigma reviews have you read on ourshutterjourney.com?
Question 13: How many Pentax reviews are there on ourshutterjourney.com?
Question 14: How many Review Editors are there on ourshutterjourney.com?
Email your answers from Question 1 to 14 to sjscontest@live.com by 15th June 2013 midnight.
Results will be published on 16th June 2013.
Once again, thank you everyone. We wouldn’t have come this far without the support from each & everyone of you.
Have fun answering the questions & Good Luck Everyone!
Ed.
** Prizes Kindly Sponsored by Audio & Photo Distributor (F.E.) Pte Ltd & Sigma Marketing Singapore Pte Ltd.
