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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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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Editor AL

I have access to a D60 and it’s 2 supplied kit lenses namely the Nikkor AF-s DX 18-55mm & the 55-200mm both VR versions. I have shot photos with these 2 lenses and more recently, I managed to convince a fellow IR Photographer … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 35-80mm F4-5.6 USM

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Editor AL

  This probably came as shock for myself. My 16th lens is another old classic. I got myself the EF 35-80mm F4-5.6 USM recently – to continue my quest for good IR-compatible lenses. Been exploring "classic" lenses for a while … Continue reading →

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Nikon D70 vs Canon 400D (DigitalRev)

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Editor AL

2 Videos are circulating all over Singapore’s photography scene. Made by the interesting guys from DigitalRev, an "abuse" test was conducted using the Nikon D70 & Canon EOS 400D. Watch the first video for the "abuse" inflicted on both cameras. … Continue reading →

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Featured Photographer – Noel Ong (Ryuza)

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Editor AL

Noel Ong (Ryuza) We came to know Noel not too long ago from a photography event organized by another group. (He has since left the group to join SJS) He came across to everyone of us as a very humble person who … Continue reading →

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Flowers of Lamentations “Poppy Tears” by The Arts Fission Company

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Editor AL

  Shutter Journey (Singapore) Photography Group was invited exclusively to cover the dance performance by The Arts Fission Company from 18th – 21st August 2010 at Black Box@ National Library. This is part of the "Flowers of Lamentations Series" titled … Continue reading →

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Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Editor AL

  Buying the 5th lens for our Sony can be a sticky affair. We want a Macro lens this time. We were comparing Sony’s SAL 100mm Macro F 2.8 with Tamron’s 90mm Macro & Sigma’s 105mm Macro. When specs, price and … Continue reading →

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Sony Alpha SAL (DT) 16-105mm F3.5-5.6

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Editor AL

  Our 4th Sony Alpha Lens came in the form of DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 SAM. I remembered we picked up this lens from Changi Airport’s Duty-Free shop while transiting for a holiday. We want something wider for landscape photos and a better range … Continue reading →

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Sony Alpha SAL 50mm F1.4

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Editor AL

  While exploring with Sony lenses, we itched to try portrait shots one day and we started to look at the various options available to us. This purchase is to be our 3rd Sony Alpha lens so all specifications are considered … Continue reading →

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Sony Alpha SAL 75-300mm F4.5-5.6

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Editor AL

  We bought this SAL 75-300mm as the 2nd Sony lens. We needed the range and the price for this lens is good, very cheap to be exact, so we bought it. For those considering this lens, I would like … Continue reading →

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Sony Alpha SAL (DT) 18-55mm F3.5-5.6

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Editor AL

This Sony Alpha DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 came as a kit lens for the Sony Alpha A230 DSLR which we use as an alternate to the main Canon EOS System that we are using. This also happens to be our first … Continue reading →

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