Monthly Archives: September 2010

Yashica MG-1, My Restoration Project

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Editor AL

  My Dad gave me a few of his old film cameras recently and one of them is a RangeFinder, the Yashica MG-1. I was very excited and impressed with this camera. This is my first RF and I am … Continue reading →

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Featured Photographer – Sheladina Joseph

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Editor AL

Sheladina Joseph Coincidentally, today is Shela’s Birthday too. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHELA! Sheladina – better known as “Shela” to us and the rest of the photography community, is one fun lady to be shooting with. Laughter follows Shela wherever she goes … Continue reading →

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Samyang 8mm F3.5 CS Fish Eye

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Editor AL

Korean Lens hit our shores recently in the form of Samyang Lenses. Out of curiosity, I contacted the local importer/ distributor (SgCameraStore) to request for a test copy to review. I was granted a week’s access to Samyang’s 8mm Fish … Continue reading →

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Canon Lens Mug 70-200mm F4L 1:1 – How Real?

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Editor AL

by Allan Lee.   Photography Collectibles are interesting to keep for display purposes other than its primary use. We have seen hordes of miniatures in the form of paper weights, thumbdrives, or logo-based novelties in many forms, things that are … Continue reading →

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Latest Products Announced at SgCameraStore!

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Editor AL

SgCameraStore is indeed causing a storm recently. Since their outlet opened, There are new announcements almost on a weekly basis! Photographers from all arena are talking about them, so if you have not been "introduced" to SgCameraStore, do check them … Continue reading →

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Latest Cream of The Crop – Shopping at SgCameraStore!

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Editor AL

  We received another tip-off from a few fellow photographers just days ago that SgCameraStore now carries some new and really cool stuff. Following that, we went down to "shop" & check out what’s so interesting that got so many photographers talking.  Targus … Continue reading →

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Shutter Journey Singapore – by Wong Ren Hao

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Editor AL

  Originally Published on http://blinksnap.blogspot.com/2010/07/shutter-journey-of-singapore.html by Photographer Wong Ren Hao. —————————————————— Shutter Journey of Singapore Nicole first invited me to join her in a photo shoot back in the middle of May, with a Facebook-based hobby group called Shutter Journey. They … Continue reading →

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Journeying with Shutter Journey – by Nicole Wong

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editor AL

  Originally Published on http://nicole.sg/archives/journeying-with-shutterjourney/ by Photographer Nicole Wong.—————————————————— It has truly been a shutter journey for myself, as well as a bunch of friends I met through the Shutter Journey (Singapore) Photography Group on Facebook. I still remember myself having … Continue reading →

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Featured Photographer – Connie Yeo

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Editor AL

  Connie Yeo I last saw Connie 19 years ago, back in high school. I still remember a little nickname I gave her back in school, we called her “YSL”, invented from her name’s initials and coincidentally, a name of … Continue reading →

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The Battle of 18-55mm

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Editor AL

Battle of 18-55mm Kit Lenses! Photos by Ling Tan. Reviewed by Allan Lee Since I have access to 3 different brand’s kit lenses of the current generation, I was wondering if I should do a write up on their physical … Continue reading →

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm F4.0-F5.6G IF-ED

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Editor AL

  This is the 2nd Nikkor Lens that I get to touch. :). The Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm F4.0-F5.6G IF-ED looks intimidating when I first saw it. Part of Nikon’s low end lenses made for the consumer market, this lens … Continue reading →

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We Check Out: SgCamerastore.com

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Editor AL

Following our article yesterday on SgCameraStore’s Opening Sale at their new premise (Excelsior Hotel). We popped by earlier during lunch to check out their new store. As expected, the shop is neat and organized, certainly well stocked and comprehensive! The … Continue reading →

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BIG OPENING SALE! By SgCameraStore.com

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Editor AL

BIG OPENING SALE!  By SgCameraStore.com *Picture Source: SgCameraStore.com 1st September 2010 – SgCameraStore opens new outlet today. Located at Excelsior Hotel & Shopping Center, the spanking new photography store has lots to offer. With a comprehensive inventory, the shop supplies anything from … Continue reading →

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