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Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye – Extreme Perspectives

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Editor AL

Many of my students once asked me. Is it worth to invest in a fisheye lens for an APS-C size camera body? If yes, which one? That was a tough question. That goes into the equation of costs versus picture … Continue reading →

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My Lowepro Diary (Part 2)

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Editor AL

my trusty companion in photography, the Lowepro Pro Roller X300. Working trip working trip. Time to pack again. We got invited to Pentax’s Factory in Cebu, Philippines by Mr. Shinichiro Kuroda (better known as Kuroda-san) for an exclusive tour of … Continue reading →

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Olympus Stylus XZ-2 vs XZ-1

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Editor AL

A while ago, most of you would have remembered our little adventure to Thailand (Not Honeymoon mind you) right after we finished our Wedding with just Olympus cameras. (You can read about the Olympus trip here, here & here) Among … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Access with Sigma 17-70mm 2013 Edition

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Editor AL

The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C is the 1st Lens that is to be refreshed under the “C” category. The “C” simply stands for Contemporary, which is one of the 3 new line of lenses that … Continue reading →

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Olympus Stylus XZ-2 First Run – Featuring Guest Reviewer Terri Tan

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Editor AL

Picture: Terri Tan, Guest Reviewer, Olympus XZ-2 Photo by Yu Ling. My Brother-in-Law, Allan LEE – the Editor of this site who is a commercial photographer, a photography instructor & an avid photograhy gear review editor – is no doubt … Continue reading →

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The Versatile Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM MACRO

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Editor AL

Picture: The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM MACRO on a Sony 230. Picture by Allan LEE. We would like to be honest about this. This is our 2nd Sigma 105mm Macro. We used to have the previous version … Continue reading →

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My Lowepro Diary (Part 1)

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Editor AL

my new companion in photography, the Lowepro Pro Roller X300. Photo: The Lowepro Pro Roller X300 arrives at my home. (Pardon the Photo Quality as this photo was shot with iPhone) As a photography instructor & commercial photographer, there are … Continue reading →

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Pimp Your Gear – Colored Frames UV Filter – For Pre-Order Now!

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Editor AL

Have you ever wonder if you were traveling and someone just snatched your camera & disappear into the crowd? And it will be really tough to find your camera as there are many other tourists who may be carrying the … Continue reading →

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SJS Feb 2013 Events

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Editor AL

For those who are interested to join Shutter Journey (Singapore) Photography Group Events. All Feb 2013 events will be duplicated here as an overview with all the event links (to Facebook for RSVP & Information) for the month. Please Read … Continue reading →

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ONE Thing We Agree On

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Editor AL

– ONE and iStockphoto Launch Zooppa Contest to fight global poverty Imagine if Batman and The Joker joined forces to eliminate extreme global poverty Singapore – Whether you’re a dog person or cat lover, a soccer or basketball fan, you’re … Continue reading →

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2012 in review – This Site!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Editor AL

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 19,000 people fit into the new Barclays Center to see Jay-Z perform. This blog was viewed about 130,000 times in 2012. If it were … Continue reading →

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For the Photography Gear-Headed.

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Editor AL

Well, isn’t it true? 🙂

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For the Self Righteous Photographer.

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Editor AL

So You Think You are the best photographer around town. You think the whole photography industry revolved around you. Always remember, just when you think you are “there”, high & almighty, likely someone else had already reached there long ago. … Continue reading →

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Photographers Who Comment for the Sake of Commenting

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Editor AL

Apart from those Photographers who are out to earn “LIKEs” on FB instead of money, there are some who are out to “DISLIKE” – this is the group of Photographers that we all detest. Everyone is entitled to their own … Continue reading →

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The NEW Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM – Test Shots

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Editor AL

I was lucky enough to get the review unit for the latest Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM (EF Mount) from the local distributor (Sigma Marketing Singapore) for a test run and a review. This is like the biggest thing now … Continue reading →

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Attention Seeking Photographers

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Editor AL

There Are Tons of Photographers. Anyone with a DSLR calls themselves a Photographer. But What Kind? There are Photographers who are out looking for “Audience”. As Photographers, We All love audience, so that we know what works and what not, … Continue reading →

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The New Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Editor AL

Comparisons were never (really) fair when it comes to photography gears. But when it comes to updating old models, manufacturers will always release another “better” version of the previous version, isn’t that all sounds too familiar to you? Earlier this … Continue reading →

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SJS January 2013 Events

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Editor AL

For those who are interested to join Shutter Journey (Singapore) Photography Group Events. All January 2013 events will be duplicated here as an overview with all the event links (to Facebook for RSVP & Information) for the month. Please Read … Continue reading →

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SPARK 1-2-3 (Lensbaby SPARK)

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Editor AL

Photo: Nikon D3s with Lensbaby SPARK, Nikon D2Hs & Nikon D1x. Photo by Julian Tan. I am pretty remote to Lensbaby’s range of products. But in my recent quest for more creative options for my photography works, I went online … Continue reading →

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Respect Your Photographer

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Editor AL
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