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Pink Submissions #06 “Red” Editor’s Pick

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Editor AL

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Pink Submissions #06 “Red: Editor’s Pick
Pink Feature

06th February 2015, Singapore – This is the 6th Pink Submissions by Pink Photographers Singapore (PPSG). For this round, we took on the theme of “Red” – and making it more challenging, I added that no Chinese New Year (CNY) related photos should be submitted since CNY is all about Red – the auspicious color that all Chinese believes in.

Red has multiple meanings, significance and symbolism to many things. It can be happiness, danger, sexiness, fresh, lively etc and this gives the photographers lots of versatility to play with for this submission. We received a total of 149 entries this round and by far, the largest number from a single female-based photography group and we are indeed overwhelmed by the response.

Before we go to the submissions, here’s some words from the Editor as well as the sponsor P & G Photographic Centre.

“As the curator and editor, I must share that I happy to see many new photographers submitting their works and on overall, the standards had been raised again by the entries. Good job ladies! You gals made my hard work all worthwhile. I enjoy the photos very much – thank you!”
– AL, Editor.

“Red may be just a color, but it holds an ocean. We love the entries ”
– David Phan, P & G Photographic Centre.

Enjoy the entries!
(Winners Announcement after the jump)
(Appearance not in any order)

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Editor’s Picks #06 Pink Submission “RED”.
– Let’s see what or how the Pink Photographers define the theme “Red” and how they expressed the theme into images. For this round, I am doing away with the commentaries but instead, I would like to invite you to look at the selected entries and try to understand (or figure out) why we picked these excellent images. Here we go.

1) Red Baby Octopus – Adelene Ng

2) Red Strawberries – Alice Chia

3) Red Dining Table – Alice Hsu

4) Red Dahlia – Carolyn Ho

5) Red Awl – Eileen Maki Val

6) Red Post Box – Ellis Jade Tay

7) Red Chrysanthemum – Iris Eu

8) Red Classic Mercedes Benz -Joanna Ng

9) Red Umbrella – Lee Siew Yian

10) Red Art Display – Low Poh Ai

11) Red Singapore Cheer Banners – Magdalene Teo-Yong

12) Red Window – Cindy (Muse Muse)

13) Red Prakeet – Nanette Cruz

14) Red Shoes – Neelima Patnaik

15) Red Apples – Norafida Tomoshika Luketika‎

16) Red Dress – Regina Mak

17) Red Sun Shades – Soh Chui Lian

18) Red Descending Walkway – Suvarna Devacharan‎

19) Red Cut Asian Chilli – Tan Huihui

20) Red Jellyfishes – Zhang Tiantian

21) Red Corridor – Trisha Lim

22) Red Temple Doors – Fione (Wee & Soh)

And the Prize Winners for the #06 PINK SUBMISSION are!
– Proudly Sponsored by P & G Photographic Centre.

1st Prize – Lee Siew Yian
“The Red Umbrella”
(Prize: SunPro Dry-Box)

Editor’s Note: This is surely an interesting way to present an umbrella. Using the backlight, Siew Yian plays with the shadows from the umbrella structure against the design on the umbrella surface creating a superb image with a depth of thoughts. This is the type of image that I will print and hang it in my office – for it evokes inner thoughts and sends you off to another dimension especially when you are already deep in it.
Well Done Siew Yian!

2nd Prize – Regina Mak
“Red Dress”
(Prize: Pentax 35mm Compact Camera)

Editor’s Note: Red, when presented on a person can make or break the overall effect of expressing over an image. This model has the “right looks” at the “right place” at the “right angle” with the “right light” and in the “right color”. Honestly, we have nothing “left” to complain about – in fact we love how this portrait was presented by Regina.
We love this Regina!

3rd Prize – Cindy (Muse Muse)
“Red Window”
(Prize: Steinzeisser 4-Section Tripod)
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Editor’s Note: A Red Window opens the world, your world into thousand of possibilities. Cindy presented this interesting image of a red window set against a dullish looking wall with a few pigeons on the latch – made us took a few extra looks. For this image evokes memories, missed opportunities and an insane mix of positives and negatives nicely blended together. This image is powerful.
Good job Cindy!

And! We have a special mention of the below entries!

Cool entry by Tan Huihui “Red Cut Asian Chilli”

Editor’s Note: Maybe I am a fan of Chilli. We just love this image by Huihui for no reason. 🙂

Congratulations to All the Winners & Those Who are on Special Mention!

You will be Notified on the Collection of your prize via FB.
For those that didn’t win, please try harder next time.
Remember, it’s not about the prize, but taking up the challenge and going all out to shoot the theme in your own way and expressing yourself.

Thank you for your participation Ladies! Love you all!

Special Thanks to P & G Photographic Centre for sponsoring the Prizes!

Till then, look out for the next #07 Pink Submissions!

Ed.

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Take your Best Selfie with the Cyber-shot™ DSC-KW11

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Editor AL

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Take your Best Selfie with the Cyber-shot™ DSC-KW11
– Showcase your beauty and individuality with the Selfie Camera
* Editor’s Note after the Jump.

05th February 2015, Singapore – With the sophisticated and trend-conscious fashionista on the street in mind, Sony is introducing the luxurious and sleek Cyber-shot™ DSC-KW11 digital still camera, designed to help capture their perfect selfie or their OOTD (Outfit of the Day) shot for sharing on their social networks. With an unprecedented design and a rich array of features, the Cyber-shot™ DSC-KW11 is both functional and complementary to one’s lifestyle needs and wants.

The Cyber-shot™ DSC-KW11 has a high-sensitivity 19.2 effective megapixels Exmor RS^TM CMOS sensor to capture the finer details of your shot, while its F2 maximum aperture lens ensures that there is less noise on images, even when using the camera indoors or in other low-light environments. Mounted on a 180-degree swivel, the 21mm[1] wide angle lens also helps to give users the illusion of a slender body and a slimmer face for convenient and easy selfie shots.

The Cyber-shot™ DSC-KW11 also flaunts a large high-definition, high-contrast, 3.3 Type OLED screen with approximately 1,299k dots equivalent for the brilliant display of images, which allows you to see in vivid detail the different effects applied to present your best self to the world.

[1] 35mm equivalent

To complement the lifestyles of trendy fashionistas, Sony has given the camera an elegant and unconventional design that is reminiscent of a bottle of perfume with a silky pearl finish, sparkled with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Fitting nicely in the user’s hands, the Cyber-shot™ DSC-KW11 is small and handy for everyone to carry it anywhere, all day.

The Beauty Effect mode of the Cyber-shot™ DSC-KW11 provides users with a multitude of options that can be applied before and after you take your photo to achieve your desired look. While shooting, Skin Toning and Skin Smoothing effects can be individually adjusted. After making your selection, you can further refine your look with the five available effects to be applied in playback mode. The options of Skin Toning, Skin Smoothing, Eye Widening, Face Slimming, and Shine Removal are also adjustable to allow you the flexibility to present a different side of you.

Flick Touch Shutter is a new feature that lets users effortlessly set up a self-timer by just tapping and flicking their finger towards the wanted delay timing and number of images on the screen. With no cumbersome buttons and extra panels that require more time to set, users can easily set the features they want with just their thumb.

The Cyber-shot™ DSC-KW11 comes with Near Field Communications (NFC) and Wi-Fi features that enable easy one-touch connection with smartphones or tablets, so that users can share their best shots instantly to their friends and families via their social media platforms. Compatible with Smart Remote Control[1], the Cyber-shot™ DSC-KW11 further allows users to control the camera remotely using their smartphone or tablet. This is complemented by the camera’s attachable ring stand that allows it to stand freely at a tilt or hung on the wall, offering users the option of versatile hands-free selfie shooting.

The Cyber-shot™ DSC-KW11 comes in four beautiful silky pearl colours (White, Pink, Green and Violet) and will be available in Singapore from 5 February 2015 onwards at all Sony Stores, Sony Centres and selected Sony authorised dealers at a recommended retail price of S$999. From 5 to 15 February 2015, every purchase of the DSC-KW11 will come with an additional battery for free.

[1] Requires downloading of the latest version of PlayMemories Mobile to the smartphone.
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Editor’s Note:
Amazing specifications. Probably a first in this product category, the Cyber-shot™ DSC-KW11 comes a decent 19.2 megapixel Exmor ES CMOS sensor and a ultra fast aperture of F2.0, touch screen LCD with touch shutter, 6 built-in effects which 2 of them are specifically designed for excellent portrait shooting (and selfie of course). Post process filter are available too for that “beauty” effect. Weight is lighter than a Big Mac (120 gm) and it can be controlled with a smart phone. Find out more on Sony’s website.

Looking at the specifications, I think Sony had created (yet) another camera that captures the hearts of today’s consumers. Good job Sony.
– Editor

* Available in four beautiful silky pearl colours (White, Pink, Green and Violet), the Cyber-shot^TM DSC-KW11 will be available from tomorrow onwards at all Sony Stores, Sony Centres, and selected Sony authorised dealers at a recommended price of $999. From 5 to 15 February 2015, every purchase of the DSC-KW11 will come with an additional battery.

About Sony Electronics (Singapore) & Sony South East Asia

Sony Electronics (Singapore) was established on 1^st October 1999 with business activities comprising engineering and manufacturing, sales and marketing, and logistics and information systems. As part of Sony Electronics (Singapore), Sony South East Asia is responsible for the marketing and sales of consumer products in Singapore, as well as for business and professional products in Singapore and other countries in the South East Asia region. It also handles export business for consumer products from Singapore to various parts of Asia. Since establishing our presence in Singapore in 1973, we have grown steadily over the years to become a leader in the consumer electronics market. For more information on Sony’s products and services in Singapore, please visit http://www.sony.com.sg/

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The Monkey That Went Viral

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Editor AL

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The Monkey That Went Viral

Photo: Photo by Steven Hee, neither Steven nor the Monkey knew they were going places.

Note: This article is supposed to be published no 6th Feb 2015, but we decided to bring forward as we heard from reliable sources that this Monkey is almost reaching Russia. So it might be a better idea to publish now.

04th February 2015, Singapore – Recently a photo of a monkey appeared on our Facebook group page. The photographer who shot this photo was Mr. Steven Hee. But what Steven did not expect was, this photo of a monkey with a “couldn’t-care-more” or “cannot-be-bothered” look went viral. From what we understand from Steven, this shot was taken at Macritchie Reservoir in Singapore.

According to our sources, this photo had been made into several photography-related meme and it is circulating fast in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China. We estimated that this photo had been seen by at least 50,000 individuals since this photo was posted 8 days ago.

Several members of the group also tried their hands on making this photo into a meme. (that includes me too haha). Here’s some for your enjoyment.

by AL.

More after the jump.

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by Carmen (Hong Kong).

by Robin.

And recently, Steven went to Horse City, Singapore and he returned with the below shot of a horse which is laughing and grinning. I have a feeling that might be the next biggest meme photo soon. what do you think?

Thank you Steven for allowing us to use your photos to create unimaginable and insane memes. Let’s see where the bochap monkey or this laughing horse will end up one day.
Once again, Thank you Steven!
-Editor.

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Pentax K-S1 User Review – Featuring Rachel Ong

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Editor AL

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Pentax K-S1 User Review – Featuring Rachel Ong

Photo: Rachel Ong with the Pentax K-S1.

03^rd February 2015, Singapore – Pentax Ricoh announced the Pentax K-S1 in September 2014 and it had managed to grab the attention of many DSLR users locally. Attracting mostly the younger photographers who are artistic, fashion-minded, hip & trendy, the new Pentax K-S1 created a new market segment altogether with its launch. Many of you would have remembered the astounding success when the Pentax K-X came to our shores in many colors (the White K-X was the 1^st in the world then) and it was later followed up with the Pentax K-R then the K-30/K-50. This is the entry level range of Pentax’s DSLRs but for those who know, photographers are getting more than just an entry-level camera. To compete in the strongly competed segment that are predominantly dominated by brands like Canon, Nikon & Sony, Pentax’s survival can be attributed to its value-for-money package. In layman’s term, you paid for an entry-level DSLR and you get semi-Pro level functions.

Photo: The Pentax K-S1 comes in 12 colors. (And 3 more after the jump)
The Pentax K-S1 is nothing like its predecessors. It has a hard-to-explain futuristic and space-like design cue which seems carry through the whole camera and personally, I like the rear control cluster which feels more like a car dashboard (than a camera) and this is just awesome. The camera body feels really solid. At 558gm, the K-S1 is very manageable in terms of weight and the size is compact – similar to the earlier models. The LED cluster (05 units) on the handgrip also reacts to the camera functions and shows the camera status too which is pretty clever. It accepts K-mount lenses like its siblings so there is no issue if you have a huge inventory of old & new Pentax lenses. Handling the K-S1 is pretty easy, the buttons/ dials are easy to reach and use. The grip also feels assuring although on first look, it looks a little shallow – until I held it.

Before I carry on, if you are looking for technical reviews for the Pentax K-S1, please look elsewhere, there are tons of it. Or you can read it over here. Over here, we are only keen on user functions, usability and real feedbacks from users.

Function wise, this little monster has a 20.42 megapixel CMOS sensor that comes without the AA filter for the craziest of resolutions, and of course, the company’s long proven Shake Reduction (SR) technology that put an image stabilizer with almost any lens used on the body. The K-S1 has a fastest shutter speed of 1/6000 & a continuous shooting speed at 5.4 frames per second; this is very decent and adequate for most fast speed subjects. What I personally like most is the 100% view from the pentaprism viewfinder, it makes framing and composing photos really easy – what you see IS what you get.

Photo: A scene of Singapore’s Marina Coast Expressway (MCE) by Rachel using Pentax the K-S1.

As with other Pentax DSLRs, the K-S1 comes with an array of (really fun) digital filters that can be customizable to suit your creativity needs. ISO range from 100 – 51,200 but rarely people will shoot at peak ISO but realistically speaking, the K-S1 can produce pretty decent and clean photos up to ISO 6400 which, to me, it’s already a bonus. (You can try to compare with Canon 700D or Nikon D5300 which on the same market segment with the Pentax K-S1).

Metering comes from a 77 zones RGB sensor and it works pretty well rendering well calculated exposures and colors. Although the K-S1 comes with a standard 11 focusing points, it has 9 cross-type points which means the AF engine is so much more sensitive (and probably much faster) than other DSLRs. Don’t understand this? (Like 50+ focusing points & 9 cross-type points? Go do your maths). Apart from the above highlights, the Pentax K-S1 is essentially everything Pentax and plus all the expected “standard functions” all packed into one.

Photo: A scene from a Chinese New Year novelties shop by Rachel / Pentax K-S1.

We invited Miss Rachel Ong, 26, a Logistic Executive and a Pentax user to be the Guest Reviewer for the Pentax K-S1 and after we let her have the Pentax K-S1 for 2 weeks, we wanted to find out what she thinks about the K-S1. Here’s our little chat below;

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Editor: Which Pentax Camera are you currently using?
Rachel: I am using the Pentax K5IIs.

Editor: And how long have you been into photography?
Rachel: It’s my second year right now.

Editor: Wow! 2 years and you are already using the Professional-range Pentax K5IIs! So which genre are you into?
Rachel: I do pretty much of everything but more inclined toward landscape photography.

Photo: Pop culture in Singapore – by Rachel & Pentax K-S1.

Editor: Honestly, would you like to share on your first impression of the Pentax K-S1?
Rachel: I love the sleek design and it is very stylish to begin with. It managed (the K-S1) to break away from the traditional DSLR design. I find that the shooting mode switch (Mode Dial) that had found its way to the back panel very refreshing too. On overall, it is very minimalistic and the flashing LED lights are very fun and special. There is not a DSLR that is designed this way, very unique. The K-S1 is also compact, perfect for traveling.

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Editor: I like the design too. But after using it for about 2 weeks, how do you find it?
Rachel: It feels solid, but a little heavy for a camera of this size. This is probably due to more alloys being used instead of plastic. I was a little unsure of the grip as my fingers are slightly longer so when I am holding the K-S1, there is a little fear of the camera slipping off my hand. Luckily, the grip is grippier than I thought and that helps me to regain back the confidence of holding it. The control dial is easy to reach and I can do almost everything at the back panel using my thumb. This is decent.

Photo: by Rachel Ong using the Pentax K-S1.

Editor: I have that same feeling too when I first saw the K-S1. Looks are indeed deceiving. It has a good handling feel to it. Can you tell me more about the images that you had taken with the K-S1?
Rachel: I like the 11 focusing points, not too many to confuse myself and not too little so that I can still do selective focusing creatively without much hesitations. The images produced are of excellent quality (when coupled with my 50mm lens). The focusing is very responsive (thanks to the 9 cross-type focus points) and fast. On the ISO, it handles noise very well and this is an advantage over past Pentax entry-level models – a huge improvement. The images produced by the K-S1 has rich colors and contrasty, which I love so much.

Photo: Chinese New Year decorations at Chinatown, Singapore. Photo by Rachel, Shot by Pentax K-S1.

Editor: You sound very impressed. Why not share with me and our readers what are the things you like most on the Pentax K-S1?
Rachel: The cool and stylish design, non-existent of the AA Filter that lets me extract every single bit of the resolution into my images, the 100% coverage on the viewfinder and lastly, the super-fast focusing.

Editor: Ok, let’s be fair here, what do you hate about the Pentax K-S1?
Rachel: I will not say I hate anything about the Pentax K-S1 but I do hope that the handgrip can be a little bigger, a little deeper so that it will give me an absolute grip – or for those who has long fingers like me. 🙂

Photo: Photo by Rachel Ong w Pentax K-S1.

Editor: I will probably feel the same if I had been using the K5IIs like you too. But seriously, will you even recommend the Pentax K-S1 to your friends?

Rachel: Definitely I will. Especially for people buying their first DSLR, or those looking for something different, or upgraders from compact or bridge cameras. Do not be fooled by the Pentax K-S1’s look, it is a very decent and good performing DSLR inside – unless you are allergic to flashing LED lights. 🙂

Editor: You are funny! Thanks Rachel for being our Guest Reviewer for the Pentax K-S1, it had been a pleasure.
Rachel: Thank you Allan!

Photo: Bishan Park, Singapore. Photo by Rachel, Pentax K-S1.

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To summarize this review, if you are looking for a fun DSLR without breaking the bank, get the K-S1. The K-S1 may not look like any of its Pentax siblings, but it has everything Pentax in it. From the array of digital filters, built in Shake Reduction for stabilizing images, good ISO range, fast focusing and allow the use of almost every K-mount lenses that was ever made and to lastly the friendly asking price, it’s a good DSLR that I will recommend for purchase.
– Editor.

Following the initial launch of the original XX colors, Ricoh Imaging had also announced three additional colors for the Pentax K-S1, named as “Strawberry Cake”, “Blue Cream Soda”, and “Lime Pie”, (K-S1 Sweets Collection).

Buy Your Pentax K-S1 here.
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About Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CORPORATION was originally founded in 1919 under the name Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. In the 1950s, launched the first SLR camera, the Asahiflex I, and the company haven’t stopped since. From the Asahi PENTAX single-lens reflex camera to the Spotmatic and to our most recent K-5IIs and incredibly tiny Q10, Pentax empowers and inspired photographers around the world.
For information on Ricoh, click here.

About APDS (Exclusive Distributor for Singapore)

Audio & Photo Distributor (Far East) Pte. Ltd. formerly known as MHE Consumer (S) Pte. Ltd was founded in 1973.

Since its inception Audio & Photo has had been the distributor of many well-known international consumer brands such as Konica cameras from Japan, Kenwood and Nakamachi hi-fi products from Japan, and Metz flash and accessories, Rollei cameras and Jos Schneider enlarging/professional lenses from Germany, to name a few.

Currently Audio & Photo Distributor is the sole distributor of Pentax & Ricoh cameras from Japan . With over 35 years of marketing experience and history, Audio & Photo has developed a strong network of dealers located islandwide in Singapore with whom it enjoys close rapport and support.

Audio & Photo Distributor (FE) Pte Ltd bides by its belief that it exists because of the customer, and therefore it will always strive to serve the needs of its customers with full dedication and commitment.

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The Nikon D750 – End User Review

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Editor AL

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The Nikon D750 – End User Review

Photo: Editor with the new Nikon D750.

24th January 2015, Singapore – By now, at this time that I am writing this article, there are already tons & tons of technical reviews out there on Nikon’s latest FX (Full Frame) DSLR. You can easily find them all over the internet or pop over to Dpreview for a complete review if you are looking for one. Over here, we are more interested on how the Nikon D750D performed from the user-experience from an end-user. As an user & reviewer, I had touched almost every model/ brand of DSLR out there in the market and prior to the D750, my last encounter with a Nikon DSLR was a D810 & the D610. The D750 seems to be the “in-between” model for the earlier mentioned models.

Photo: Shot from a restricted location at North Buona Vista Road, Singapore. The D750 meters well & works seamlessly with the Nikkor 24-120 f/4 producing contrasty images with lots of details and interesting colors.

The Nikon D750 is a 24mp Full-frame DSLR. It has a CMOS sensor coupled with an AA filter – in Nikon language, this is FX. It features a fast 6.5 fps continuous shutter with a better (compared to earlier models) 51 points “Multi-CAM 3500FXII” AF system. This means you can focus & lock on to your subject faster and you can burst your shutter to capture fast-moving moments. The tiltable LCD screen is very useful when you have to shoot really low or have to raise over head and shooting in Live view mode.

Video recording are pretty standard on the Nikon D750 with its capability to capture 1080/60p video, but what may be more interesting to users may be the built-in Wi-Fi that allows the user to instant save or share photos with a little configurations.

Photo: I don’t about you, but I like what I saw.

Before we get to my review, let me just share the differences between the Nikon D750 and the earlier D610 & D810. To start, all 3 DSLRs here are Full Frame cameras (FX). The D610 & D750 both comes with a 24.3 megapixel CMOS sensor while the D810 has a little more edge with its 36.3 megapixel CMOS. When it comes to metering light & colors, the D610 has a rather standard (these days) 2016 pixel RGB sensor but the D750 & D810 has a whopping 91,000 pixel RGB sensor.

Photo: The D750 performed well for macro too.

Another important difference to note is, the D610 focuses through the 39 focus points (+9 cross type) Multi-CAM 2700 engine while both the D810 & D750 are doing its thing through 51 focus points (+15 cross type) engine – the only slight difference here is, the D810 is running on the Multi-CAM 3500 engine while (Surprise!) the D750 get the Mark II version of the 3500. I find the D750 does focus faster and more sensitive than the D810 when I did the comparison test. (All 3 DSLRs went through the test with the same lenses which includes the Nikkor 24-120mm F4 & the Nikkor 50mm F1.8D)

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For light speed, and with every new DSLR launched into the market, most photographers of any discipline will ask this question – ISO how ah? Well, it is as if you will be really shooting in the insane range of 12,800 all day but it is good to know that the D750 has an ISO range of 100-51,200 (after expansion) which is on par with the D810 while the D610 still gives you a 100-25,600 range although it knows that you won’t use it anyway. 🙂

Over to shutter speed, both the D610 & D750 has a fastest speed of 1/4000th second while the D810 was made for capturing even faster subject and peaking out at 1/8000th second. With that capability to shoot such speed, Nikon gave both the D610 & D750 a lifespan of 150,000 releases while the D810 gets another 50,000 more. Seems fair huh?

Photo: Street photography? Don’t worry, the D750 is capable for that too.

The other “most searched info” on the above 3 DSLRs are none other than the memory storage. Both D610 & D750 both comes with 2 SD Card slots while the D810 uses 1 SD Card Slot and has 1 Compact Flash Card slot. The next few things that I will be comparing and highlighting will put the new D750 into limelight.

The new Nikon D750 has a tiltable 3.2 inch LCD screen with 1.2 million dots, although similar to the D810, the LCD on the D810 cannot be tilted. The D610 were given a fixed 920,000 dots unit only – speaking of product ranking/ placement. And among the 3 FX, the new D750 has a faster frame per second of 6.5 fps than the cheaper D610 with a moderate 6fps and the mightier D810 at 5fps. Getting your photos online, the Nikon D750 comes with a built-in Wi-Fi while the other 2 relies on optional transfer transmitter.

And the next interesting point, the D750 battery life (claimed to shoot 1230 shots) seems to last longer than the D810 by 30 shots and it can shoot 330 shots more than the D610. Lastly, on the camera body weight (with battery only), it weight a mere 755g as compared to the slightly heavier D610 (760g) and the lot more heavier D810 (880g).

The other thing I like about the new Nikon D750 is the improved (and expanded) scene mode. The D750 comes with the scene control for Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Pet, Candlelight, Blossom,
Autumn Colors & even for Food.

On using the Nikon D750, it looks like a D610 on 1st look, but the D750 surely feels much more solid in terms of built. A clever combo of magnesium alloy & engineering thermo-grade plastic really made both cameras stand apart from each other in the product line. On the buttons and controls layout, it’s very similar to the D610 or the cheaper mass market D7100 for advanced users. Some will say that the D750 will feel, shoot and behaves like the recent DSLRs from Nikon, I agreed with this but I will also add that the D750 may the “opening model” for other newer & more advanced bodies to come. Probably after the D750, I reckon more Full Frame bodies will come our way with some cues (or hints) from the D750. Possibly more solidly-built bodies, better handling feel (the handgrip on the D750 is awesome).

Editor’s Notes.
In conclusion, the new Nikon D750 scores a lot more points than its earlier siblings. But please don’t get it wrong, the D610 & D810 are very capable cameras – just made differently and for other market. I must say that Nikon did a great job by pulling off the D750 with the “in-between” factor. The Nikon combined elements from the lower D610 & the higher D810 and came out with an unique & capable DSLR that has the best of both worlds and created a product segment on its own. And a successful attempt at that.

So should you buy the new D750?
Go get it.

About Nikon
Nikon. At the Heart of the Image. Nikon is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognised for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX compact digital cameras; Nikon sports optics as well as the Nikon 1 advanced cameras with interchangeable lens system in over 50 countries.

For more information, please visit www.nikon.com.sg
Nikon Singapore Facebook Page www.facebook.com/nikonsingapore

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Capture Life’s Precious Moments With Nikon Spring 2015 COOLPIX‏

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Editor AL

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Capture Life’s Precious Moments With Nikon Spring 2015 COOLPIX‏
– Photography for the everyday is made more fun and fashionable, as Nikon Singapore announces the release of the Spring 2015 COOLPIX digital cameras. Designed to capture any situation, the latest COOLPIX series brings a range of stylish and slim cameras that fit effortlessly into an individual’s lifestyle and pocket.

15th January 2015, Singapore – Nikon announces the Spring 2015 series of COOLPix digital compact cameras. In 3 guises, each camera was designed for a purpose with its intended features that oozes the individual model characteristics. We are not new to Coolpix, after all, it’s the only choice against Nikon’s long time rival Canon’s Powershot series when a new purchase is being considered.

From the editorial point of view, personally I find these new Coolpix cameras are not really made for the mass consumer market – Rather, it had been made as a mass consumer companion. Go figure yourself at Nikon’s website.

The Nikon COOLPIX S3700: Share Your Moments of Joy with a Stylish Companion

Sleek metallic texture combine with fine features in the S3700 make it an ideal fashion statement, whether at a day out on the beach or a birthday dinner. The impressive 20.1 megapixels* camera presents an 8x optical zoom (covers from wide-angle 25 mm to 200 mm, 35mm-format equivalent) and 16x Dynamic Fine Zoom** to help deliver magnificent images at a distance. Delivering stunning clarity to users, the S3700 incorporates an EXPEED C2 image-processing engine and renowned NIKKOR lens.

• 20.1 effective megapixels
• 8x optical zoom and 16x Dynamic Fine Zoom
• Built-in Wi-Fi®/Near Field Communication (NFC)
• Lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR)
• 4-Axis Hybrid VR for movie recording
• Panorama assist (in-camera processing)
• Target finding autofocus (AF)
• Smart portrait mode and Advance Glamour retouch
• Stylish, slim and lightweight design
• Long battery life, approx. 240 shots or more

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The Nikon COOLPIX S2900: Tell Precious Stories from a Sleek Technology

The 20.1-megapixel* COOLPIX S2900 boasts a slim body with a thickness of less than 20mm, making it a fashionable and ideal choice to capture all the good times with family and friends. Compact and designed to be carried anywhere, the S2900 measures approximately 94.5 x 58.6 (H) x 19.8 (D)*** mm, and weighs a mere 119g, making it the slimmest in this COOLPIX range.

• 20.1 effective megapixels
• 5x optical zoom and 10x Dynamic Fine Zoom
• Slim design – approx. 19.8 mm/0.8 in. thick
• Advanced Glamour retouch
• Special effects and Quick effects
• Target finding autofocus (AF)
• Long battery life, approx. 250 shots

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The Nikon COOLPIX L31: Capture a Pocket Full of Memories

The user-friendly 16.1-megapixel* COOLPIX L31 is designed to allow individuals to confidently shoot and relive their cherished moments through high-definition photos and videos. For superior image quality, the combination of a high-performance NIKKOR lens, 5x optical zoom (wide-angle 26 mm to 130 mm, 35mm format equivalent), and blur-reduction function, allow users to compose quality shots.

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• 16.1 effective megapixels
• 5x optical zoom from wide-angle 26 mm*
• Scene auto selector
• Special effects and Quick effects • Uses readily available R6/AA-size batteries
*35mm format equivalent.

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Price & Availability

The Nikon COOLPIX S2900 and L31 will be available in late January.
The COOLPIX L31 will be available in 3 colours (Black, Silver, Red) in Singapore (excluding decorative purple).
The COOLPIX S2900 will be available in 4 colours (Purple, Black, Silver, Red) in Singapore (excluding decorative purple).
The Nikon COOLPIX S3700 will be available in late February 2015, in 5 colours (Pink, Blue, Red, Silver, Black) in Singapore (excluding decorative blue).

For more information, please visit www.nikon.com.sg

Nikon Singapore Facebook Page www.facebook.com/nikonsingapore

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Sgcamerastore HUAT Sales V

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Editor AL

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Sgcamerastore HUAT Sales V

14th January 2015, Singapore – Ushering in the new year and the upcoming lunar New Year, Sgcamerastore is having a “Huat” Sales promotion now. “Huat” – in Hokkien means making a fortune in local dialect slang. So what’s this promo about?

For this promo posted here, it’s for a set of 03 x 900watts digital strobes, 03 x light stands, 2 x shoot-through umbrellas, 1 x medium size soft box, 1 x trigger/receiver set with a carrying case for all of the above. And to sweeten the deal, they are throwing in a 6-in-1 flash modifier!

This set up is good for a basic professional portrait set up with strobes or can also be used as a mobile light set up for doing both indoors or outdoors shoots. If you are a strobist or starting out to play with strobes, or a professional photographer who does both outdoor and indoor work with mobility, this is the set to buy!

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Everything stated above is going for ONLY SGD $588.00! (588 in Cantonese slangs means “me” will gain fortune ahead and all the way).

So people, make your way down to Sgcamerastore and Huat ah!

Try quoting Ourshutterjourney.com (again) and see if the Boss will give you a free Teh Tarik too!

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Sgcamerastore HUAT Sales IV

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Editor AL

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Sgcamerastore HUAT Sales IV

13th January 2015, Singapore – Ushering in the new year and the upcoming lunar New Year, Sgcamerastore is having a “Huat” Sales promotion now. “Huat” – in Hokkien means making a fortune in local dialect slang. So what’s this promo about?

For this promo posted here, it’s for a set of Backdrop Stands (with Bag), a Muslin background cloth of your choice, 02 x 85 Watts Bulb with Bulb Holders, 2 xwhite Umbrella & 02 x 1.9 metre light stand! These used to be really costly if you had been shooting for the longest time, but now, you can get the set for just SGD $288!

This set up is good for a basic portrait set up with constant lights or can also be used as a mobile light set up for doing both indoors or outdoors shoots.

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Everything stated above is going for ONLY SGD $288.00! (288 in Cantonese slangs means easy to gain fortune ahead and all the way).

So people, make your way down to Sgcamerastore and Huat ah!

Try quoting Ourshutterjourney.com and see if the Boss will give you a free Teh Tarik too!

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Sgcamerastore HUAT Sales III

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Editor AL

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Sgcamerastore HUAT Sales III

12th January 2015, Singapore – Ushering in the new year and the upcoming lunar New Year, Sgcamerastore is having a “Huat” Sales promotion now. “Huat” – in Hokkien means making a fortune in local dialect slang. So what’s this promo about?

For this promo posted here, it’s for a set of Backdrop Stands (with Bag), a color backdrop of your choice. These used to be really costly if you had been shooting for the longest time, but now, you can get the set for just SGD $168!

White background are good for high key portraits, while the Black are mostly used for low-key portraits with highlights. These are the 2 most common, but the recent uptrend of Green backdrop are gaining momentum. Green background are good for photoshop for transferring your subject to a background of your choice. So think about what you wanna do before you select a color for your backdrop.

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Everything stated above is going for ONLY SGD $168.00! (168 in Cantonese slangs means fortune ahead and all the way).

So people, make your way down to Sgcamerastore and Huat ah!

Try quoting Ourshutterjourney.com and see if the Boss will give you a free Teh Tarik too!

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Sgcamerastore HUAT Sales II

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Editor AL

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Sgcamerastore HUAT Sales II

09th January 2015, Singapore – Ushering in the new year and the upcoming lunar New Year, Sgcamerastore is having a “Huat” Sales promotion now. “Huat” – in Hokkien means making a fortune in local dialect slang. So what’s this promo about?

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For this promo posted here, it’s for a set of White Shoot Through Umbrella, a dedicated stand for it and a Flash Holder that you can use your speedlites with this set! One Umbrella set up is very popular for those who are starting up for portraitures for both indoor and this set up can even be used outdoor as a “skin softener”. We are not going to give you Kambings a tutorial here on how to maximize this simple but effective set up, do your own research. But the price is W@@W!

Everything stated above is going for ONLY SGD $38.00! (38 in Hokkien slangs means triple fortune).

So people, make your way down to Sgcamerastore and Huat ah!

Try quoting Ourshutterjourney.com and see if the Boss will give you a free Teh Tarik too!

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Getty Images announces the most moving images of 2014 as voted by the public‏

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Editor AL

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Getty Images announces the most moving images of 2014 as voted by the public‏

7th January 2015, Singapore – Powerful imagery of the Ebola epidemic in Liberia by award-winning Getty Images photographer John Moore was top of mind globally with his photos voted #1, #2 and #7 respectively. Ebola is also the subject of the photo voted #10, taken by Reportage by Getty Images photographer Daniel Berehulak.

Pierre Crom’s photo of the Air Malaysia passenger jet crash in Eastern Ukraine was voted #3, followed by Gokhan Sahin’s photo of Syrian Kurds battling IS to retain control of Kobani and Scott Olson’s photo of civil unrest in Ferguson, voted #4 and #5 respectively.

Alexander Koerner’s extraordinary photo of Kiev protests was voted #6, while poignant images from the Getty Images archive were voted #8 and #9; Harry Borden’s portrait of Robin Williams and award-winning photographer Tom Stoddart’s photo of the Asian tsunami of 2004.

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A total of 294,219 votes were cast from 164 countries globally on photos included in Getty Images’ Year in Focus, an expert curation of the defining images and videos that encapsulate 2014’s most important moments in the world of news, sport, entertainment and archive anniversaries and obituaries.

View a short video showcasing the images of 2014 here and download the Year in Focus book from iTunes here.

About Getty Images
Getty Images is a world leader in visual communication, with over 180 million assets available through its premium content site http://www.gettyimages.comand its leading stock content site http://www.istock.com. With its advanced search and image recognition technology, Getty Images serves business customers in more than 100 countries and is the first place creative and media professionals turn to discover, purchase and manage images and other digital content. Its award-winning photographers and content creators help customers produce inspiring work which appears every day in the world’s most influential newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, films, television programs, books and online media. Visit Getty Images at http://www.gettyimages.com to learn more about how the company is advancing the unique role of digital media in communications and business, and enabling creative ideas to come to life. For company news and announcements, visit press.gettyimages.com, and for the stories, innovation and inspiration behind our content, visit Stories & Trendshttp://stories.gettyimages.com. Find us on Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/gettyimages and Twitter at https://twitter.com/GettyImages.

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Sgcamerastore HUAT Sales

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Editor AL

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Sgcamerastore HUAT Sales

06th January 2015, Singapore – Ushering in the new year and the upcoming lunar New Year, Sgcamerastore is having a “Huat” Sales promotion now. “Huat” – in Hokkien means making a fortune in local dialect slang. So what’s this promo about?

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For this promo posted here, it’s for a set of flash modifiers including the Honey Comb for concentrated light, the Mini Reflector for that natural looking light, Color Filters when you want to abuse the white balance, the Snoot when you only want certain area/ parts to get the light, the softbox for that professional looking portrait of your kambing friends and a speedlite holder for your flash of course!

Everything stated here for SGD $38.00! (38 in Hokkien slangs means triple fortune).

So people, make your way down to Sgcamerastore and Huat ah!

Try quoting Ourshutterjourney.com and see if the Boss will give you a free Teh Tarik too!

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Nikon launches the D5500!

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Editor AL

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Nikon launches the D5500!
– Nikon D5500: Photographic excellence made smarter and easier
– Infinite creativity is at the fingertips with Nikon’s new 24.2-megapixel DSLR featuring a vari-angle touch screen monitor and instant sharing capability with wireless connectivity.

06th January 2015, Singapore – Taking photography to new creative heights is made easier as Nikon Singapore Pte. Ltd. introduces the Nikon D5500, a 24.2-megapixel DX-format camera designed for aspiring photographers seeking to challenge convention by creating images in new and exciting ways. As the world’s smallest, lightest*1 and slimmest DSLR, the D5500 with wireless connectivity delivers intuitive operations to complement the inspiration of a great shot, be it still images or videos. With the combination of a vari-angle LCD monitor with touch-screen control, intelligent eye-sensor, and optimized image review, the DSLR fits comfortably as a trusty companion for capturing those ‘eureka’ moments of photography.

Photographers will be excited with the results achieved by the D5500’s image sensor that is designed without an optical low-pass filter (OLPF), and Nikon’s EXPEED 4 image-processing engine that provides a compelling advantage to capturing remarkably sharp and vivid details. Delivering photographic freedom, the DX-format camera supports a wide range of ISO and includes an enhanced Picture Control system, 39-point autofocus (AF), and support for Full HD video recording in 60p format. In addition, as a first in Nikon DSLR cameras, the eye-sensor automatically turns off the monitor screen display when
using the viewfinder and a ‘Touch Fn’ allows for easy adjustments of operational settings.

“The D5500 sets a new standard of camera operability and intuitive features with the eye-sensor technology and touch screen vari-angle monitor,” said Garland Mak, Deputy General Manager of International Marketing Division Imaging Group, Nikon Singapore Pte. Ltd. “This DX-format camera is perfectly designed to empower photographers to capture stunning and crystal-clear images with ease. What’s more, the built-in wireless connectivity makes it simple to shoot and share, and the compact and sturdy build is designed for convenient portability.”

D5500 Primary Features

1. New intuitive features
• Optimised usability: Designed with ease of operation in mind, the D5500 is the first Nikon DSLR camera to include a vari-angle touch screen LCD monitor, allowing photographers to shoot from a wide variety of angles. Touch operation permission mode, a first in the Nikon DSLR range, incorporates a setting that disables touch operation during shooting, enabling the touch-screen controls only during playback. This prevents any erroneous or unintentional commands, giving users peace of mind that they can capture their special moments without having to fiddle around with sudden settings changes. With the ‘Touch Fn’, functions assigned to the second Fn button can also be easily executed via touch operation with the right thumb whilst holding the grip, allowing settings such as ISO, AF-area and focus point selection to be enabled or disabled while confirming viewfinder information.

These new features, along with the ability to revert to previous information layers at any time, provide photographers familiar technological gateways to new and exciting levels of creativity through simple operability. In addition, 6 types of information display offer a choice of user-friendly interface settings.

• Smart features: Another first in the DSLR range from Nikon is the eye-sensor technology that allows image review to commence as soon as the eye leaves the viewfinder, ensuring playback time is optimized. The smart technology also enables auto-turn on and off for the LCD monitor, saving battery time for more shots.

2. Refined image quality and high performance
• Bold image expression: The D5500 delivers 24.2 megapixels as well as improved performance at high sensitivities across a variety of light and subject conditions. The inclusion of the EXPEED 4 image-processing engine ensures fast and flawless processing capability and, when combined with the elimination of OLPF, details become sharper, clearer and more precise. In addition, Picture Control provides enriched depth and image clarity, while a more optimised white balance enhances colour temperature for more vivid reproductions. Support for ISO 100-25600 with improved noise reduction performance enhances image depth and vibrancy throughout the ISO range for clean and beautiful reproductions.

• Pinpoint image targeting: Featuring an AF sensor of 39 focus points, users can achieve crisp and sharp images even during variable motion conditions. The high speed continuous shooting frame rate of 5 frames per second*2 (fps) allows for sharp and precise captures of dynamic action in ensuring every moment from that fun day-out at the amusement park is captured to the fullest.

• Smart technology ensures photos are full of life: An exceptionally accurate 2016-pixel RGB sensor gathers brightness and colour data from diverse photo-taking conditions, be it of a sunny Sunday outing on a nature trail or the muted evening glow of a dinner party. Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System then analyzes and measures the available light exposure, flash exposure, autofocus and white balance before releasing the shutter to perfectly capture the memorable moments.

• Maximising creative expression: In a first for DX-format cameras, the D5500 includes Vignette Control, created to reduce peripheral light falloff to ensure well-balanced brightness across the entire frame. The Special Effects modes also expand creative expression with 10 variable options including, but not limited to, Super Vivid, Pop and Toy Camera, to provide a playful tint of distinctiveness. Adding on to the visual indulgence are 16 options for Scene Mode, with effects including Portrait and Child settings for the family-focused photographer, Night Landscape and

Beach/snow for landscape enthusiasts, and Sunset, Dusk/dawn and Candlelight for magic hour photography. To ensure every artistic expression is spot-on without the hassle of post-photography tweaking, immediate image adjustment is made possible while viewing live-view images with the option to adjust and confirm white balance and Picture Control.

• Stunning clarity with Full HD Video: Enjoy shooting Full HD 1080/60p videos under various lighting conditions, whether filming a sunset street performance or a mass gathering at the parade, with the ability to use up to ISO 25600*3 during movie recordings. Videos with the Nikon D5500 are complemented by crystal clear audio by its built-in stereo microphone, rounding off the impeccable production quality of a high performance DX-format DSLR.

3. Robust yet stylish
• Beautifully crafted and built to last: Encased in a monocoque structure and strengthened with carbon fiber composite material*4 for the front body, front cover and rear cover, the Nikon D5500 is built to last yet it does not have the weight often associated with similar high-strength materials. Photographers can travel light and shoot easy as its slim style and ergonomic layout also consequently provide to a sufficient grip space for comfortable holding.

• Ergonomic & stylish: Available in classic black and also chic red colour kits, strength and quality build are complemented by sleek exterior design.

A secure and deep set grip for steady operation also allows the little finger to be rested whilst in use, resulting in an attractive and fashionable design package with beautiful photographic results.

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4. Full connectivity through digital accessibility
• Wireless convenience: For quick and seamless online sharing of images, an option for shooting, live-view and playback during Wi-Fi® connection is made available. With a free download of the Wireless Mobile Utility application to an iOS or Android device*5, users will experience instantaneous digital convenience for transfers across a range of file size selections. The built-in WiFi® also enables remote shooting with the convenience to shoot from a smart phone. When used in tandem with the vari-angle monitor, the remote shooting function increases the flexibility to shoot subjects, including self-portraits of amusing forced-perspective photography, from any angle available.

5. High-Performance Accessories to compliment the D5500
• Full compatibility with leading NIKKOR lenses: Effortlessly compatible with the superb optical performance delivered by the wide range of DX-format NIKKOR lenses, including the new R724 lens, photographic creativity is made infinite with the Nikon D5500.

• Power up with flash compatibility: The D5500 has a built-in flash supporting i-TTL flash and is fully compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System, giving the photographer increased creative control. The Nikon Creative Lighting System includes Advanced Wireless Lighting and flash color information communication.

Firmware update of the SB-910/SB-900/SB-700/SB-500/SB-300 is also supported.

1 Among digital SLR cameras equipped with a vari-angle monitor as of January 6, 2015, based on Nikon research.
2 Measured in accordance with CIPA guidelines.3 ISO sensitivity can be set up from 100-25600 at manual setting during movie recording.
4 Teijin Limited’s Sereebo® has been adopted. This new material, which utilizes carbon fibers, is very lightweight, yet strong and durable. As it also has an attractive look and feel, it is a material well suited to use with external covers that make up the monocoque structure.
5 Wireless transfer of videos is only available on the Android OS.

Availability

The Nikon D5500 will be available in February 2015 with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140 f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR lens, or AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens or with the body-only configuration, in black only. For more information on the new D5500 and other Nikon products, please visit www.nikon.com.sg.

For more information, please visit www.nikon.com.sg

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The New Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F/4E PF ED VR

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Editor AL

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The New Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F/4E PF ED VR
– Exceptional Telephoto Performance Takes on a Highly Portable Form
– As the world’s lightest*1 300mm lens and the first NIKKOR to employ a Phase Fresnel lens, the new AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F/4E PF ED VR delivers superior picture quality in
a compact and light package

06th January 2015, Singapore – Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd announced the launch of the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F/4E PF ED VR, the latest addition to its renowned NIKKOR line-up of FX-format compatible lenses.

Crafted for those looking to achieve maximum image quality from a lightweight lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F/4E PF ED VR incorporates Nikon’s Phase Fresnel (PF) lens element*2 for the first time in NIKKOR lenses, resulting in a remarkably light 755 grams. Photographers will also enjoy the immense flexibility needed to get the perfectly timed shot as the highly portable lens also features a Vibration Reduction (VR) system of 4.5 stops*3, thus enabling the omission of a tripod.

“The innovative Phase Fresnel lens element, exclusively from Nikon, is a significant introduction for the new AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F/4E PF ED VR. Its adoption leads a breakthrough design with a smaller and lighter body, without compromising on quality,” said Garland Mak, Deputy General Manager of International Marketing Division Imaging Group, Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd. “The lens element doesn’t just provide aesthetics but its combination with definitive lens technology also effectively compensates chromatic aberration. The AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F/4E PF ED VR juxtaposes innovative optical technology with superb design and construction to make it the world’s lightest 300mm at only 755 grams, almost half the weight it would have been.”

Primary Features:

1. Optical proficiency
• Beautiful blur: An exquisite blurred shot to highlight a single subject amongst a busy landscape is made possible with the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F/4E PF ED VR’s maximum aperture of f/4. Photographers can also achieve striking high-quality images even in low light conditions such as a recording of an indoor theatre performance.

• Exceptional accuracy: Photographers will be able to quickly achieve the right aperture for a faultless shot with an electro-magnetic aperture mechanism which delivers stable auto exposure control even during high-speed continuous shooting.

• Stunning sharpness: Nikon’s renowned VR image stabilization technology provides an effect equivalent to a shutter speed of 4.5 stops faster*3, effectively reducing camera shake and delivering dramatically sharper images in a wide range of conditions such as when capturing contact sports or a flock of flying birds. For an effective and responsive photography experience on athletes and other subjects that are moving rapidly and unpredictably, the fixed focal length telephoto lens is also equipped with a SPORT VR mode.

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2. Design practicality
• Save time, travel light: Eliminating long hours of post-processing means that photographers get more time to hone their craft. This is easily achieved with a trio consisting of the PF lens element*2, Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element and Nano Crystal Coat to perfectly work in tandem for minimised chromatic aberration and ghosting.

In addition, photographers on the road can also pack lighter and smarter with the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F/4E PF ED VR as the PF lens element also contributes to a lightweight and compact design.

• Built for adventure: A highly durable fluorine coat applied to the lens front effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease or dirt, ensuring easy removal even if they adhere to the lens surface.

• Quiet companion: For high-speed autofocusing that is accurate and quiet, the

AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F/4E PF ED VR also incorporates NIKKOR’s unique

Silent Wave Motor (SWM). The SWM technology unobtrusively converts

“travelling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics, making it a handy companion even for those nocturnal photography expeditions.

1 Among 300mm fixed focal length (prime) AF lenses compatible with 35mm “full-size” format cameras available as of January 6, 2015. Statement based on Nikon research.
2 The PF lens, developed by Nikon, effectively compensates chromatic aberration utilizing the photo diffraction phenomenon. It provides superior chromatic aberration compensation performance when combined with a normal glass lens. Diffraction phenomenon explains that light has characteristics as a waveform. When a waveform faces an obstacle, it attempts to go around and behind it, and this characteristic is referred to as diffraction. The diffraction causes chromatic dispersion in the reverse order of refraction. Due to the characteristics of a PF (Phase Fresnel) lens that utilizes the photo diffraction phenomenon, when there is a strong light source within the frame or when light enters the lens from outside of the frame, ring-shaped coloured flare may occur according to shooting conditions. This phenomenon can be minimized with “PF Flare Control” to be included in Capture NX-D (ver.1.1.0 or later).
3 Measured in accordance with CIPA standards in NORMAL mode using an FX-format digital SLR camera.

Availability
The AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F/4E PF ED VR will be available in February 2015.

For more information on the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F/4E PF ED VR and other Nikon products, please visit www.nikon.com.sg

About Nikon
Nikon. At the Heart of the Image. Nikon is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognised for setting new standards inproduct design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX compact digital cameras; Nikon sports optics as well as the Nikon 1 advanced cameras with interchangeable lens system in over 50 countries.

For more information, please visit www.nikon.com.sg

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The new AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200MM F4-5.6G ED VR II

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Editor AL

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The new AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200MM F4-5.6G ED VR II
– New NIKKOR Telephoto Zoom Lens Brings Users Closer To the Excitement
-The new AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200MM F4-5.6G ED VR II with retractable barrel mechanism delivers sharp stunning images to DX-format users

06th January 2015, Singapore – Shoot gorgeous panoramas, exciting close-ups and everything in between effortlessly with the remarkably compact AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200MM F4-5.6G ED VR II announced by Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd today. A perfect companion for DX-format DSLRs, the portable telephoto zoom lens with a 55 to 200 mm*1 focal-length range and f/4-5.6 maximum aperture help users capture fine details and vivid colours.

“The AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200MM F4-5.6G ED VR II is made for the photographer who loves to explore. The focal length combined with renowned NIKKOR optical technology and a light body empowers photographers on the move to effortlessly shoot sharp images, even at a distance,” said Garland Mak, Deputy General Manager of International Marketing Division Imaging Group, Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd.

“From portraits to landscapes and nature, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200MM F4-5.6G ED VR II makes a practical photography companion with its compact dimensions.”

Primary Features

1. Renowned and reliable technology
• Perfecting steady shots: Vibration Reduction (VR) in the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200MM F4-5.6G ED VR II minimizes image blur caused by camera shake from overeager or tired hands when photo opportunities are endless on an excursion. The VR provides an effect equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed 4.0 stops*2 faster for sharp and clear images, giving photographers a steady extra hand in taking those picturesque architecture or arresting landscapes.

• Swift and silent focusing: To be engaged with an accurate and quiet high-speed autofocusing, ideal in situations where photographers would need to be inconspicuous during a shoot such as bird photography, the Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology is also incorporated into the compact lens. A Nikon technology, the SWM converts “travelling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics.

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2. Synergy of manoeuvrability and quality
• Packing light and easy: Granting photographers greater convenience in capturing the perfect shot, along with the possibility of packing more lenses for a shoot or simply travelling lighter, is the retractable barrel mechanism that renders the DX-format lens to be exceptionally light at approximately 300 grams.

• Maximizing photography, minimizing hassle: Photographers can look forward to achieving stunning sharpness and contrast in their images and videos, even at maximum aperture, while spending more time shooting what they love. The presence of the Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element ensures superior optical sharpness and colour correction by minimising chromatic aberration so post-processing is made an easier and less time-consuming task.

1Angle of view equivalent to that of a lens with focal lengths of 82.5-300mm in 35mm [135] format.
2Measured in accordance with CIPA standards. When used with a DX-format digital SLR camera. Measured at the maximum telephoto position.

Availability
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200MM F4-5.6G ED VR II will be available in February 2015.

For more information on the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200MM F4-5.6G ED VR II and other Nikon products, please visit www.nikon.com.sg.

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ToyArt – Cubebot (Areaware)

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Editor AL

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ToyArt – Cubebot (Areaware)
– by David Weeks Studio

03rd January 2015, Singapore – Since more and more photographers are shooting toy figurines these days, I discovered an interesting toy recently. This is not your regular Lego Man, Danbo, 1/87 figures or Jap Anime figurines etc. Made from wood and held together by a strong elastic band and painted with bright craft colors, here I present to you, the Cubebot, an areaware series robot from John Weeks Studio.

The Cubebot comes in 8 special colors and recently I came to know that they even have a multi-color version too! These Cubebots originated from Brooklyn, NY, USA and currently in Singapore, you can only buy this from The Wallet Shop. Retailing at SGD $16.00, the Cubebot promises lots of fun for photography.

Unboxing the Cubebot promises no surprise as everything is packed ala minimalist and you will find a little piece of instruction and the Cubebot. Each Cubebot comes with an unique serial number and you can find the serial number both on the box and under the feet of your Cubebot. Comes in 3 sizes, the review unit that I have here was a “Small” Size.

Transforming the Cubebot from the Cube form to the Robot form is pretty dummy-proof. Easy to handle and takes less than 30 seconds for you to change in between forms. This makes photographing the Cubebot rather easy and effortless.

The Cubebot can be posed to about 80% of every possible poses that you can think of. Apart from some rather challenging poses, the Cubebot can do what you do, pose what you can pose. This again, makes the Cubebot an excellent photography subject for most expressives shooting.

With a little imagination and clever use of the surroundings, the Cubebot can be very “Human-like” and the bright colors makes it very contrasting to most outdoor scenes. This will be fun to carry around or anywhere as the Cubebot is small and compact. It is so light that I almost forgot that I was carrying it around.

Be it Robot form or Cub Form, the Cubebot is simply fun to shoot and easy to abuse. It can be at anywhere in any form. And you can do anything to it. Even if someone accidentally stepped on it, don’t worry, the Cubebot is made from a pretty hard wood, it won’t crack like plastic. (Unless the blind bodoh who stepped on it is a 150kg badass who was looking at his smart phone while walking)

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The Cubebot is small and compact that you can even put it in your pocket and sneak it into museums without notice. While the guards are off their guards, you can shoot your cubebot within seconds and you are out of the museum without having a whistle blown at you.

Cubebots can be posed against almost any scenes that you can think of. As mentioned earlier, the bright colors simply lets you create interesting and contrasty images that blends real scenes with your little Cubebots.

Personally I like the Cubebot for its capability to pose in anyway I want it. I like the tiny weight, the bright neon colors and the Cubebot’s permanent “stunned” look. The asking price is very reasonable and if I have the money, I would probably buy a set for myself.

The Cubebot promises hours and hours of fun for photographers who loves to shoot toys. It is highly poseable, simple, small and compact and you are limited by your own creativity and imagination. Get yours today from The Wallet Shop before it all runs out!

Visit http://www.cubebot.com for more information.

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#05 Pink Submission “Lady Rain” Winners

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Editor AL

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#05 Pink Submission “Lady Rain” Winners
– Prizes, Dinner, Photography & Spending PINK Time.

Photo:#05 Pink Submissions “Lady Rain” Winners. (L to R) Fione, Hui Hui & Zen.

31st December 2014, Singapore – The recent photo submission contest by
Pink Photographers Singapore (PPSG) came as a challenge to both the Pink Members as well as the Sponsor & Judges. It had been an emotional journey for everyone. The submitted entries were soulful, heart wrenching and it raked up tons of emotional pain, past memories and everything in between. For the members, it was a test of creativity, alternative photography and planning how to extract the best of their individuality through their lenses to better and properly expressed the given theme “Lady Rain“.

I met up with the Winners last night for dinner as well as to present the prizes to them. I shared about how their photos had evoked my inner thoughts and how the images had brought back memories of yesteryears for me. It was a great dinner with further sharing on how each of us sees things differently and how we expressed ourselves through our photos.

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And of course, all of us got to know each other better through this dinner and we had fun talking about other stuff as well. Like how they came to know about PINK, their comments & feedback about PINK etc. Photographers are after all, people. I am grateful to receive every comment as these are the very words from supportive members and contest winners that will shape the future PPSG.

Photo: The Winning Entries.

If you had missed the article, you may wish to read it here.

While we are preparing the announcement for the next #06 Pink Submissions, we would like to take this chance to thank everyone from all our photography groups for the tremendous support so far and trust me, a lot more will come your way in 2015.

Thank you once again & Happy 2015!

Ed.
The Kambing.

Join PINK Photographers Singapore (PPSG) here. (For Females ONLY)
Join the main Group – Shutter Journey Singapore (SJS) here.

Special Thanks to Red Label by Artist&Artisan (Schmidt Marketing) for sponsoring the Prizes!

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2014 Stats for Ourshutterjourney.com

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Editor AL

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2014 Stats for Ourshutterjourney.com

30th December 2014, Singapore – WordPress had just emailed me the summary of this website earlier and I am pleased to share with you, our readers, followers, advertisers, sponsors & subscribers! I could have keep this report confidential but I decided to share with everyone in view of the recent incidents that had happened involving local bloggers pointing fingers at each other on their followers statistics etc.

The key thing here is, if you have good content, there is no need to buy “followers” to please “advertisers”. I had build my audience over the years and I had advertised on many related websites and search engines to generate awareness that resulted in today’s statistics. Whenever I present my web stats to advertisers, I log on to my dashboard/ stats page in front of the advertisers and show them what I’ve got. I do not believe in numbers manipulations.

I am certainly pleased to share that if you need the original report from wordpress for the statistics for this site, please feel free to email me. I will forward you a copy. For now, I am extracting the key numbers from the full report and post here.

Like some veteran bloggers had told me in the past,
“If you have good contents, there is no need to find readers, readers will find their way to you.” In good faith, I had tried to create timeless contents that eventually became online resources which visitors from all over the world came looking for it.

Check out the key numbers below!

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2014 IN BLOGGING
ANNUAL REPORT

Crunchy numbers
The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 540,000 times in 2014. If it were an exhibit at the Louvre Museum, it would take about 24 days for that many people to see it.

– The busiest day of the year was January 15th with 28,882 views.
– The most popular post that day was 10 Types of Impossible Photographers.

Posting Patterns
In 2014, there were 130 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 562 posts.

LONGEST STREAK: 5 days (17 February – 21 February)
BEST DAY: Wednesday (with 28 posts total)

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Attractions in 2014
These are the posts that got the most views in 2014.

1. 20 Most “Over-Shot” Photography Places in Singapore April 2011
2. 10 Types of Impossible Photographers January 2014
3. 2014 Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM (C) February 2014
4. Olympus EPL-6 – Fast & Quality Photos September 2013
5. 2013 Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM ART Review April 2013

Some of your most popular posts were written before 2014. Your writing has staying power! Consider writing about those topics again.

How did they find you?

The top referring sites in 2014 were:
1. facebook.com
2. dpreview.com
3. dslr-forum.de
4. mobile01.com
5. sigma-rumors.com

Where did they come from?

That’s 185 countries in all!
Most visitors came from Singapore. The United States & Germany were not far behind.

*Source: wordpress

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Sounds like we had a good year!
Thank you everyone for your kind support!

I would like to take this chance to specially thank our Accredited Merchants & Advertisers for their strong support towards this site and all the photography groups under our care.

And a special thanks to dpreview.com & dslr-forum.de for constantly sharing my reviews and articles to the world.

We are indeed grateful, We will definitely work harder to bring you better contents and articles for 2015 & beyond. Once again, Thank you.

Ed.
The Kambing.

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Canon Singapore Announces Sponsorship of Singapore Sports Hub

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Editor AL

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Canon Singapore Announces Sponsorship of Singapore Sports Hub
– Latest Founding Partner of Sports Hub continues to contribute to the community by supporting national sporting initiatives and helping athletes in their quest for sporting excellence.

22nd December 2014, Singapore – Canon, the global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions, has become the latest Founding Partner and Official Printing & Imaging Partner of the Singapore Sports Hub following the signing of a three-year agreement. With this big boost to the local sporting landscape, Canon Singapore (CSPL) hopes to create a fraternity of athletes, spectators and photographers that will help Singapore achieve its goals of becoming a truly sporting nation.

Under the terms of the agreement with the Singapore Sports Hub — a deal facilitated by World Sport Group — CSPL will receive branding, hospitality and signage rights in recognition for its sponsorship. CSPL’s support will also extend to offering Sports Hub and its consortium members its print and document management*, as well as specialist outsourcing services**.

“This year Canon celebrates 35 years in Singapore,” said Mr Kensaku Konishi, President and CEO, Canon Singapore Private Limited. “At Canon, we live and breathe kyosei, our corporate philosophy, which means a commitment to living and working together harmoniously for the common good. Sports bring out the best in people and play a key role in creating that harmony. Therefore, we continue to commit ourselves to bringing out the best in local sports and at the same time make great sporting events and facilities accessible to all Singaporeans.”

Canon Singapore is an active patron of the sporting community. It recently announced that it has renewed its sponsorship agreement with SingaporeBowling for an additional two years. This came after a very successful partnership for the past six years during which SingaporeBowling achieved many significant competitive successes regionally and internationally.

“We are extremely thrilled to have Canon on board as a Founding Partner and Official Printing & Imaging Partner of the Singapore Sports Hub. As we work towards contributing to a vibrant sporting scene in Singapore, we see this partnership with Canon as a great fit based on our shared passion of making sports accessible to all Singaporeans,” said Mr Philippe Collin-Delavaud, CEO, SportsHub Pte Ltd.

Contribution to the Community through Sports
In addition to supporting Singapore’s sporting community, Canon has entered into this partnership as it is also in line with its corporate philosophy of kyosei. Recognising the significance of kyosei, Canon has taken a broader definition to mean all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future.

Canon actively pursues kyosei in the communities in which it operates. This includes the promotion of sporting activities that contribute to the well-being of the community. In this instance, Canon hopes to continue to nurture and develop athletes in their quest for sporting excellence and to actively help the community live healthier lives through sports.

*Canon Managed Document Services (MDS) is a menu of services tailored for customer’s environment to manage their document and printing needs more effectively. With the aim of driving savings and productivity, Canon employs print management solutions, and continuous optimization and right sizing to keep pace with changing needs of the office environment.

**Canon Business Services (CBS) is a common global menu of services designed to assist customers in more effectively managing their document input-output environments and document processes. This contributes to improved productivity and reduced costs for customers through the building and operation of optimized output environments in offices.

About Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Canon is a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the headquarters for South & Southeast Asia driving sales, marketing and service strategies. Besides handling the domestic market, the company leads 18 other countries including subsidiaries in India, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The parent company Canon Inc has a global network of close to 300 companies and employs close to 200,000 people worldwide. It is dedicated to the advancement in technology and innovation and commits about 10% of its total revenue each year to R&D. Canon is consistently one of the top few companies to earn the most number of patents over the last 20 years. As a Fortune Global 500 company, Canon is guided by its kyosei philosophy that focuses on living and working together for the common good.

More information is available at www.canon.com.sg

About Singapore Sports Hub
The Singapore Sports Hub will be Singapore’s premier sports, entertainment and lifestyle hub with integrated community programming.

Consisting of a unique cluster development of integrated world-class sports facilities within the city, it will play a critical role in accelerating the development of sports industry, excellence and participation, and will take sports to the next level in Singapore.

Located on a 35-hectare site in Kallang, the Singapore Sports Hub will include the following facilities:
· A new 55,000-capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof and movable tiered seating
· 100PLUS Promenade that encircles the National Stadium
· A 6,000-capacity OCBC Aquatic Centre that meets FINA standards
· A 3,000-capacity OCBC Arena which will be scalable and flexible in layout
· Water Sports Centre featuring kayaking and canoeing
· 41,000 sq m Kallang Wave Mall
· The iconic Singapore Indoor Stadium
· Shimano Cycling World
· Singapore Youth Olympic Museum & Singapore Sports Museum
· Sports Hub Library
· Daily community facilities and activities open for Singaporeans, including beach volleyball, hard courts, lawn bowls, giant chess, skate park, climbing wall and running & cycling paths

The Singapore Sports Hub, which is managed by SportsHub Pte Ltd, is one of the largest sporting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in the world. It is also Singapore’s largest flagship PPP project of this nature, and has won the PFI award in London in 2011 and the World Architecture Festival Award for Best Future Project in the leisure-led development category in 2013.

For more information, please visit the Singapore Sports Hub website: www.sportshub.com.sg

The Public-Private Partnership includes:
Sport Singapore, Infrared Capital Partners, Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd, DTZ Facilities & Engineering (S) Limited, and Global Spectrum Pico Pte Ltd

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Pink Submissions #05 “Lady Rain” Editor’s Pick

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Editor AL

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Pink Submissions #05 “Lady Rain” Editor’s Pick
Pink Feature

16th December 2014, Singapore – This is the 5th Pink Submissions by Pink Photographers Singapore (PPSG). And by far, one of the toughest theme ever. Both the sponsor and our editor AL agreed on the theme called “Lady Rain”. The rain, is a mysterious occurrence when the most extreme of elements meet. When it comes to matters of the heart, It is also symbolic where the world generalize rain and associate it with gloom, sadness, sense of loss, breakups, heartbreaks, failures, negativity, pain, tears, regrets & every other bad things or feelings you can think of. Expressing Rain with a female touch (Lady Rain) via photography will be a very tough one. Some may describe the rain like a lost lover just like Indecent Obsession’s hit song “Lady Rain”, where all the sadness and sense of longing comes together. While some may take it on a lighter note where rain is depicted as not a person but an abstract form of expressive photography where the images usually aims to keep the viewers in suspense, made the viewers think beyond what the photographer had presented.

#05 Pink Submissions “Lady Rain” – Inspired by the ongoing monsoon season, one can’t help but get emotional at times. When memories replay itself, good ones or bad ones, as the rain falls down, sometimes it does feels like the world is falling apart. Although some say learn to dance in the rain, I am sure they hadn’t tried dancing in the rain with a broken heart, and how sometimes when your heart is bleeding without any more pain and you are there struggling to put on a strong front. Lady Rain, i need you softly falling on my face. – AL, Editor

Before we go to the submissions, here’s some words from the Editor as well as the sponsor Red Label by Artist&Artisan (Schmidt Marketing).

“It was intended as an emotional and sad theme. Although some of the entries tends to be presented in a lighter touch, I must conclude that this round, is really not easy. Good Job Ladies!”
– AL, Editor.

“The rain is something that we cannot avoid especially when we live in a tropical country like Singapore. Using it as a medium for the theme and to put it with photography, this is a real test of creativity. ”
– Kenny Khaw, Schmidt Marketing Photo (Singapore).

Enjoy the entries!
(Winners Announcement after the jump)
(Appearance not in any order)

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The Entries for #05 Pink Submissions “Lady Rain”

1. Lady Rain – The Heartbroken Lady Part 3 (心碎的女子 3)
– by Tan Hui Hui
“When the rain falls, so are my tears…”
“当雨滴打在我脸上, 眼泪也随着落下….”
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Editor’s Note: We cry, when we feel pain, be it physical or emotional, the pain is often immersed and intense. Especially tears from a broken heart, combined with the falling rain, anyone will break down, anyone. Lady Rain indeed.

This is a very creative entry by Hui Hui. Using eyelashes over droplets of water that was supposed to express tears falling off the face of a lady and the smaller droplets being rain drops, this is a masterpiece by itself.

2. Lady Rain – Lovers
– by Alice Chia
“See it coming out of their eyes?
Be it a pair of garden grome,
Be it a pair of lovers,
Anywhere, anyplace
Beneath the umbrella is the place.”
Editor’s Note: This entry by Alice Chia seems to have lighten the load of this theme with a pair of “Lovers” and a poem to match. Most romance started in the rain with lovers sharing an umbrella, but just as much break-ups happened in the rain when one party walk out of the umbrella and onto the rain. Interesting & light-heartening concept by Alice.

3. Lady Rain – Missing You
– by Fion (Wee N Soh)
“Listening to the sound of the rain, just like the sad songs that I’ve known before.
Pitter patter pitter patter, the falling rain had drenched my deepest thoughts & longings.
I am Missing you, while you are faraway in heaven, I wonder, if you are well and missing me too.”
“听雨的声音, 像首首悲伤的歌曲
滴答滴答滴答滴, 滴进了心里最深的思念
思念你, 思念远在天国的你
不知你现在过得好吗。”

Editor’s Note: In life, many of us would have friends, pets or relatives who passed on at the various stages of our life. The sense of loss, the process of missing someone who will never return, it is an emotional reaction that all human beings will experience and it is emotionally painful beyond words. This is a rather dark and sad piece of work. She captured the rain on the window looking out to a gloomy blue twilight, while in her photo caption, Fion narrated about she missing someone who is in heaven. This piece made me cry.

4. Lady Rain – Cats & Dogs
– by Eileen Ng
“A cool and cold day having lunch .. raining cats and dogs … … feeling cold & cozy… ..”
Editor’s Note: After looking at Eileen’s entry & her caption for a while, I really cannot relate how this photo can properly fit into the theme of Lady Rain. However, after looking at the photo again, it might be better if the caption can be changed to

“For the lady had endured the test of time, suffered the hard times, still she stand tall.
In the sun, in the rain, she helped built Singapore” – a tribute to Samsui women.

5. Lady Rain – The Heart Wanders
– by Felicia Lee Xiaomei
“When rains falls, the heart wanders.”
Editor’s Note: Yes, whenever the rain falls, the heart does wander. Strange as it seems, humans tends to think a little differently whenever one is commuting in the rain, alone.
It can be a self-protecting mechanism that our heart moves into a stage where we rationalize thoughts, and assess what’s in our hearts that made us make certain decisions. Felicia’s entry looks like she shot this from inside a cab/car while heavy rain falls outside. Looking at the rain drops and against the gloomy skies outside, I can’t help but my heart starts to wander off too. Good job!

6. Lady Rain – 314 Days
– by Zen Chen WeiHan
“As I stood by the kitchen window, it begun to pour. I looked across to the fridge and saw your photo. I drew a long breath and slowly exhaled, like a soft sigh against the window. Then I wrote, 314 days… Since you’ve been gone.”

“This number is real. It’s been 314 days since my beloved pet passed away. I feel that sometimes what makes us emotional can be anything other than a heartbreak from a relationship. But things like a departure of a loved one.” – Zen ZenChenweihan
Editor’s Note: When my pet dog passed away a couple of months ago, I felt a longing sense of loss too. I remember the day when I visited her, looking at the urn where her ashes are, i wept quietly. All the good times that we had together came rushing back to me. All the laughter, the endless hours of play together – it seems like only yesterday that I was still holding her like a puppy. I can fully understand how Zen must have felt when her pet passed away. It’s more than a pet, it’s a friend, whom gave us unconditional love. When the rain fell, and when Zen sighed, the vapour formed on the glass and she wrote “314 Days” – the number of days since her pet left her. From her photo, I can feel the pain, the longing and how much she really missed her pet. Zen’s photo touched me deeply.

7. Lady Rain – The Heartbroken Lady Part 2 (心碎的女子 2)
– by Tan Hui Hui
“A lost love, an empty heart…”
“爱走了, 心空了….” TanHuiHui1-horz
Editor’s Note: I remember the times when my heart was empty. It felt hollow and it wasn’t a good feeling. The pain comes from deep within, where we kept our best memories and our darkest secrets. Huihui’s caption “A lost love, an empty heart” simply rakes up lots of memories for me. Tons of regrets, misgivings and past relationships came to mind. It’s not about what went wrong then, it’s about the emptiness that comes with these thoughts and memories. A heart penchant, hung against a glass with rain drops, brings Lady Rain to life. Good job!

8. Lady Rain – The Note
– by Zen Chen WeiHan
“It reads <<Dear you, I just want to tell you.. I love you and goodbye. Take care.>>
What happened? Why? And how did the girl who wrote the note felt?
Was it by choice… Or was it inevitable?”
Editor’s Note: When pain becomes too painful to bear, when the last bit of hope turned into disappointment, one can’t help but loses the will to live. For another day meant another day of endless torture and pain. I attempted suicide 4 times just this year alone, and I know how that level of pain felt like. Many will say that ending one’s life is the most irresponsible thing to do, or how stupid a person is, trust me, those who said this had not taste what I tasted or experience what I experienced. Zen’s work gave me an opportunity to view a scene that had been the result of a badly shattered heart. For indeed, Lady Rain is not anything positive when it comes to matters of the heart. It’s a rather sad photo.
ps: I am glad to be alive today for another day that I am alive, I still have a chance to achieve what I wanted to do. Thanks to my counselling centre and friends who kept me alive till today.

9. Lady Rain – Red Umbrella
– by Alice Chia
“Under the red umbrella.”

Editor’s Note: This is one of the simpler entry submitted by Alice Chia.
Red is widely associated with female and an umbrella usually means rain.
This is a simple way to get the theme “Lady Rain” right and thanks for bringing on a little light-hearted moment to this article.

10. Lady Rain – The Heartbroken Lady Part 1 (心碎的女子 1)
– by Tan Hui Hui
“The last Valentine’s Day gift…”
“最后的情人节礼物…”
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Editor’s Note: Valentine’s Day gifts meant a lot to many people. It’s not about what the gift is, importantly it’s a symbolic token of acceptance of love, given to someone special by someone special. But when the Valentine’s Day gift was the last, it’s also the saddest piece of memory that one can hold on to. Huihui’s photo shows a person’s hand holding on to a necklace supposedly to be the last Valentine’s Day gift and the person that was holding on to it simply refused to let go. And the rain (could be a shower head) falling down onto this hand, brings on painful memories of whatever that necklace hold. It’s a sad piece. Lady rain became alive through Huihui’s work. Well done!

11. Lady Rain – Missing You
– by Fion (Wee N Soh)
“The afternoon storm, dark & gloomy.
Unable to curb my longing, or my heart that misses you truly.”
“午後的那场细雨, 灰灰的沉沉的
沉不住心中涟漪, 更按捺不住一颗想你的心。。”
Editor’s Note: I can feel what Fion was trying to express. Those dark and stormy afternoons that looked and feels like 7.30pm type are the most soulful & heart-stirring. It makes you want to see the person that was on your mind and you start to long for that person’s presence. When the sunny afternoon became a shade of gloom, a person will also tend to experience insecurity, restlessness and sometimes even fear. I do admit that I cried the most during stormy afternoons, as those were also the times when I misses that special someone the most. Fion’s submission of a dark rainy afternoon with a lady walking into a shelter brings out the theme perfectly.

12. Lady Rain – Together
– by Alice Chia
“Although it’s a light drizzle, it is always (feels) good to have someone beside you.”
Editor’s Note: Be it a drizzle or a heavy storm, sharing an umbrella and walking together with someone dear and special meant a lot. It is not just about companionship here. It’s about braving through the journey together under one umbrella and making every moment count & memorable. Good entry Alice!

13. Lady Rain – After the Rain
– by Jeslin Tan

Editor’s Note: Jeslin’s submission is an attempt to depict the moment after a storm had passed. And what’s left behind are the traces that Lady Rain had came and go. As the rain brings upon life to nature, it brings upon another new beginning. I hope I am reading Jeslin right in this note.

14. Lady Rain – Pink Lady Rain
– by Norafida Tomoshika Luketika
“I was covering for a 48-hour running event in October 2014. It rained en route past 100km midway point. Protecting my Canon DSLR was my first priority! Thereafter all protected. So I was Pink Lady Rain.”
Editor’s Note: I decided to end this article with Norafida’s light-hearted photo of “Pink Lady Rain.” She was in pink, She is a lady and it’s raining! 🙂

And the Prize Winners for the #05 PINK SUBMISSION are!
– Proudly Sponsored by Red Label by Artist&Artisan (Schmidt Marketing).

1st Prize – Tan Huihui
“The Heartbroken Lady Part 3 (心碎的女子 3)”
(Prize: Red Label A&A-RDS Camera Strap worth S$45.00)

2nd Prize – Zen Chen Weihan
“314 Days”
(Prize: Red Label A&A-AC200 Camera Strap worth S$35.00)

3rd Prize – Fion (Wee N Soh)
“Missing You”
(Prize: Red Label A&A-AC100 Camera Strap worth S$29.00)

And! We have a special mention of the below entries!

Cool entry by Felicia Lee Xiaomei

Congratulations to All the Winners & Those Who are on Special Mention!

You will be Notified on the Collection of your prize via FB.
For those that didn’t win, please try harder next time.
Thank you for your participation Ladies!

Special Thanks to Red Label by Artist&Artisan (Schmidt Marketing) for sponsoring the Prizes!

Till then, look out for the next #06 Pink Submissions!

Ed.

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ANNUAL REPORT

Posting Patterns
In 2014, there were 130 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 562 posts.

LONGEST STREAK: 5 days (17 February – 21 February)
BEST DAY: Wednesday (with 28 posts total)

Attractions in 2014
These are the posts that got the most views in 2014.