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************************************************** * PHOTOGRAPHY HAPPENINGS !! * * Photography news in Singapore * ************************************************** Greetings all photo enthusiasts !! 1) This a private mailing list for photographers in Singapore, so that
we
2) If you wish not to receive any mails, or if you have any photography
3) Depending on the amount of news, you should be receiving one update
every
4) I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information posted, but I'll try my best to verify the information before putting it up.
Best regards,
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Issue #8 Dated: 4 Nov 1998
*** CONTENTS ***
Okay, and in this issue of "Photography Happenings !!", we have:
1) Announcements
2) New Products
3) Website Reviews
4) Events in Singapore
5) Photography tips
6) Classified Ads
________________________________________________________________________________ * ANNOUNCEMENTS *
And now for the little surprise which I promised in the last issue: I have decided to launch a official website to accompany this mailing list. It is a simple website, containing the following few sections: - Introductions
The Introduction Section will contain some important information about "Photography Happenings !!", such as its aims and some its operation. The Photography Articles section will contain 14 articles written by me. You are welcome to submit your articles to expand the section. Books and Equipment Reviews contain 15 reviews, and like the photography articles, I'd welcome your reviews if you have any, especially on Canon, Minolta and other brands, since I am a Nikon user. Also if you want any past issues , please go to the Archives section to download a HTML version of it. And finally, there is a comprehensive links page for you guys to go to many photography websites. Because of limited server capacity, there is only one photo found on
the website, which is on the opening screen. And if you're interested,
there is also a section containing some info about me. Please do not rush
through all the articles at once and complain there's no new updates. You
can read a hundred times faster than I can write !!
The Official "Photography Happenings !!" website can be found at:
Http://home1.pacific.net.sg/~nelson88
(Note: It is "home-one", not "home-L")
Sending me the classified ads
Sourcing for Photography Articles and Reviews
The NUS P.S Website is at Http://scicblc.nus.edu.sg/~photosoc
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* NEW PRODUCTS *
Canon has launched a new budget camera - the Canon EOS 88. Like the Canon EOS 888 that it replaces, the EOS 88 is exclusive to Asia (you can tell by the model number !!). It has a list price of $498, and is targeted at the beginning photographer. It is very small and lightweight, almost like the original EOS 888. And like the EOS 888, it has a built-in pop-up flash. However, it comes with much more features than the EOS 888 (whose lack of manual control made it more like a compact camera with interchangeable lens). For one thing, you can now manually adjust the settings such as aperture
and shutter speeds in the Manual setting, or use the Aperture and Shutter
Priority modes. The predecessor was really limited in the exposure mode.
Canon seems to have corrected this flaw in the EOS 88.For the absolute
beginners, the EOS 88 can be fully automatic, where users can choose from
4 easy-to-use pre-programmed modes. There is a Portrait mode, Landscape
mode, Sports mode and Close-Up mode.
The Canon EOS 88 seems to be a competitor to the newly launched Nikon F60. The Canon EOS 88 is available at all major camera and departmental stores. Interested readers can call 273 5311 for further information. Click here for a picture of the Canon EOS 88
Or click on the EOS 88 press release under October for more technical
info.
Note: For some strange reason, Canon Singapore kept referring to it as a professional camera, when obviously "professional" is the last thing on my mind when I see it. Weird, isn't it ?? ******************************************************************************** * WEBSITE REVIEWS *
Robert Slade's Basic Photography Guide
http://www2.bath.ac.uk/~masres/photo/manual.html
PhotoLink Gallery
This is a "virtual reality" experience that is not to be missed. It will take you some time to explore it all, but that is nothing compared to the time it must have taken its creator, Daniel Leighton, to build it. There may not be another photography site on the Web that is simply as much fun as this one. Photolink consists of many very realistic computer-rendered images of an actual gallery - and more, which you must explore like an adventure game. According to Leighton, there are more than 2000 links involved. Along the way you will find Leighton's nude and figurative portrait photography, in addition to photographs and mixed-media work by other artists. But be warned, there are sexually explicit photographs in the gallery. Do not view when minors are around.
http://www.photolink.com/
The Picture Gallery of Kawasaki
Kawasaki is a Japanese photographer whose works reflect spiritual zen quality. It is different from other types of images which you usually see, involving calm thoughts as you view them. The pictures are very well taken, and it is obvious that a lot of thought have gone into capturing of the mood of the moment. The gallery is very well laid-out, and the scans are excellent to say the least. I'd love to have a few of his prints hanging on my walls. Take a look for yourself at this link:
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rh6y-kwsk/index-e.htm
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* EVENTS IN SINGAPORE *
There are no new events in Singapore. So this is just a reminder of the events already reported in the previous issue: 1) Leonid Meteor Shower
Please note that the time is 1 a.m on 17th November, which means you
stay up on the night of 16th November to the morning of 17th November !
Do not mistake the time and wait on the night of 17th November!
2) Pulau Ubin Photo Exhibition
For those of you who wants to view a slice of life on Pulau Ubin, there will be a one-day photo exhibition of the island at Great World City, in conjunction with the "Clean and Green" week. The exhibition will feature the works of five local photographers (including me) who went around the island documenting the way of life. I have seen the pictures, and they are glorious. Definitely worth a visit !! (The pictures will be put up around lunchtime, and taken down by 5.30
p.m)
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* PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS *
Some in-expensive equipment storage ideas:
Instead of spending on drying cabinets and supposedly air-tight camera
1) Use of ZipLock backs. They are so cheap. For a few dollars, you get to buy so many of them.
(I also store my film this way in the refrigerator - not in the freezer
2) Use of cookie jars I used cookie jars to store some of my lenses. They are so much better
than
To store, pour in the required amount of silica-gel. Then put a piece
of
Try to buy those which are transparent so you can see the change in
the
When you give up your hobby, the jars can still be used by your mum
in the
Using tungsten film (intermediate level)
If you use tungsten-balanced film in daylight, you will get a deep bluish tint to your images. You can try using this effect for special purposes like fashion photography. If you want to use tungsten-balanced film in daylight, without the blue colour cast, use a warm-up filter like the 85C. If you are using negative films, you can ask the printer to correct
away the yellowish tint at the stage of printing. It may not totally go
away, but you can remove quite a significant amount of the colour cast.
Cokin Blue/Yellow Polarizing filter
Most people know what is a polarizing filter and what it is used for.
But few people know that Cokin offers a Yellow/Blue Polarizing filter that
turns the polarized area either blue or yellow. This is a very useful filter
for landscape photography, since it enhances the sky and adds a golden
warm look to the picture when it is set to yellow. The Cokin filter number
is 173. However, I'm not too sure whether it is a circular or linear polarizer.
******************************************************************************** * CLASSIFIED ADS * (Disclaimer: the list maintainer will not take responsibility for any
transactions carried out through this classified ads.)
Olympus parts and Tamron lens
4 month old Dynax 700si Body for sale
Selling a quite new Minolta Dynax 700si for $600. In good condition
with 1
Nikon 24mm Lens for sale
FS: Nikon 24m f/2 Manual in Like New Condition $750 Bought in June 98. With papers and box. Interested parties please email
For sale: Complete Bronica GS/1 medium format camera and accessories
Body
All in excellent condition with cases and manuals.
Call Peter on 96170901 or email to pwalker@singnet.com.sg
Cosina lens for sale
AF 28-210mm f/3.5-5.6 (Canon Mount)
Wanted: Portable Studio Lighting and Background, Flash Meter
1) A few units of flash lights with stands and background.
2) Flash meter (Polaris, Sekonic, Minolta) Please e-mail and quota price (include details like weight, years of
use etc)
That's all, folks !
Your friendly list-maintainer,
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