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ISSUE 20 • SEP 08 • MICA (P) 126/06/2008A quarterly newsletter from NIKON

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FEATURED PRODUCT• Nikon D90• AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 &

AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mmf/3.5-5.6G ED VR

• AWARDS• COOLPIX P6000/S60/S560/

S610/S610c/S710• COOLPIX Comparison Guide 03-29

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10.5mm Fisheye• Travel Smart & Light 34-61

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PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST• Result of FOCUS19 issue• Wins Nikon COOLPIX S60 64-65

FEATURED PRODUCT - NIKON D90

featuring fine details, smooth tones, rich colorsand low noise across a wide ISO sensitivity range.

The D90 isthe wor ld’sfirst* digitalSLR camerawith a movies h o o t i n gfunction thatd e l i v e r sg e n u i n e l y

cinematic results, enhanced by the creativelyshallow depth of field made possible by the DX-format sensor. This is further refined by the opticalquality and broad selection of NIKKOR lenses — the same lenses relied upon by professional

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased toannounce the introduction of its newest DX-format digital SLR, the D90. More than just anew camera, the D90 represents a new era ofDSLR fun and creativity.

The first thing that willamaze photographersabout the D90 is itsstunning image quality,w h i c h t a k e s i t sinspiration from Nikon’s

flagship DX-format digital SLR, the D300.

The D90’s image sensor and 12.3 effectivemegapixels combine with Nikon’s exclusive EXPEEDimage processing to deliver outstanding images

PHOTOGRAPHERS,TAKE YOUR PASSION FURTHERStunning 12.3-Megapixel image quality, broad control and theworld’s first* digital SLR movie function combine to deliverunsurpassed creative freedom in a DSLR.

EditorBrenda Ang

ContributorsMax Sim

ProductionWang Design Station

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photographers the world over. Thanks to theD90’s large image sensor, D-Movie images exhibitless noise than those of a typical camcorder, mostnotably in low-light situations.

The D90 also provides remarkable performanceand operability, featuring Nikon’s exclusive SceneRecognition System that advances precision inauto focus, auto exposure, and auto white balancein diverse shooting situations. Live View modeallows shooting while confirming the subject onthe large 3-in., approx. 920k-dot high-densitycolor LCD and offers three contrast-detect AFmodes to allow photographers to focus on anypoint in the frame, enabling a greater variety ofcomposition. In addition to wide and normal areaAF, the D90 offers face priority AF in Live Viewmode for even sharper pictures of people.

All of thesep o w e r f u lfeatures andm o r e a r ehoused in ac o m p a c t ,comfortable-to-hold body,

with intuitive controls. In other words, the D90is a camera that will satisfy the requirements ofpassionate photographers who demand superiorimage quality and crave exciting new photographicpossibilities.

*As of August 27, 2008, according to research conducted byNikon Corporation

NIKON D90 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Newly designed Nikon DX-format CMOSimage sensor with wide ISO sensitivity rangewith low noise D90’s

12.3 effective megapixels provides outstandingresolution, delivering images with extraordinarilydefined detail and expanded enlargement capacity.The extremely wide sensitivity range of ISO 200to 3200 de l i ve r s i nc red ib l y l ow-no i secharacteristics throughout. Furthermore, sensitivitycan be increased to Hi 1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)

and decreased to Lo 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) toexpand shooting versatility. The camera alsoemploys the Image Sensor Cleaning function thatworks to free image-degrading dust particles fromthe sensor’s optical low-pass filter.

EXPEED for smooth tones, rich colors andfine details

N i k o n ’ sc o m p re h e n s i v ed i g i t a l i m a g e -processing EXPEEDt e c h n o l o g y i soptimized for theD90 to realize the

high-quality, high-speed image processingcapability. EXPEED also contributes to theoutstanding performance of other powerfulfeatures such as Live View and the new FaceDetection System.

D-Movie: the world’s first* D-SLR movie mode

In a world first* for D-SLRs, the D90 offers amovie function, allowing you to shoot 320 x 216pixels, 640 x 424 pixels or HD720p (1,280 x 720pixels) movies at the professional smoothness of24 frames per second in motion JPEG format.The D90’s sensor, which is much larger than thesensor of a typical camcorder, ensures higherimage quality and exceptional low-noise, highISO sensitivity performance, even during movieshooting. Capturing creative movie clips or thedrama of life’s moving moments is furtherenhanced by the wide selection of incrediblysharp NIKKOR interchangeable lenses that areavailable, from fisheye to wide-angle to super-telephoto. And Micro NIKKOR lenses bring themagic of extreme close-up imagery to moviemaking.

*As of August 27, 2008, according to research conducted byNikon Corporation

Note: Autofocus and some other functions are not availablewhen recording movies.

Scene Recognition System integrated withFace Detection System

The D90 precisely reads the color and brightnessinformation of each scene from the 420-pixelRGB sensor, and applies this to auto focus, autoexposure and auto white balance. The D90 alsorecognizes human faces using the new FaceDetection System, data which is incorporatedduring calculation, resulting in faces withnewfound definition and accuracy as well asenabling face priority AF in Live View mode andimmediate zoom into people’s faces in playbackzoom.

Easy-to-use Live Viewmode

One press of the LiveView button activatesthe D90’s Live Viewmode, de l i ve r ing abright, crisp image tothe 3-in., approx. 920k-

dot color LCD and allowing comfortable shootingwithout looking through the v iewfinder.

There are three contrast-detect AF modes thatlet you focus on any point in the frame:Face priority AF automatically detects up to fivefaces and focuses on that calculated to be theclosest.

Wide area AF offers a large AF area suitable forhandheld shooting, and Normal area AF providesfocus with pinpoint accuracy when using a tripod.

And when Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction) lensesare in use, photographers will enjoy the benefitof a VR-smoothed image, even in Live View mode.

Picture Control System:Customize the visualstyle of your images

Nikon’s Picture ControlSystem enables users tocustomize the look and

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mood of images. Six original setting options areava i l ab le — S tandard , Neut ra l , V i v id ,Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape — for easyc u s t o m i z a t i o n o f i m a g e p re f e re n c e s .

Act ive D-L ight ing for smooth tonereproduction in high-contrast lighting

The D90’s Active D-Lighting accurately restoresdetails in the shadows and highlighted areas,which are often lost in high-contrast lightingsituations, by localizing tone control whileshooting. There are four levels, including the new“Extra High.” Active D-Lighting can be usedmanually or set to Auto mode. It is also possibleto bracket your pictures, allowing the capture ofone image with Active D-Lighting and onewithout.

Versatile, practical 11-point AF system

Thanks to the Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module,the D90’s 11-point AF system offers fast andprecise autofocus coverage across the frame withthe most sensitive AF sensor operating from thecenter. In addition, the D90 features versatileAF-area modes to handle most shooting situations:Single-point AF is recommended for stationary

subjects, dynamic-area AF for moving subjects,auto-area AF for spontaneous shooting and3D-tracking (11 points) AF for when you want tochange the composition after focusing on yoursubject.

Bright pentaprism viewfinder featuring framecoverage of approx. 96%

The D90 has a precise eye-level pentaprism

v i e w f i n d e r w i t ha p p r o x . 9 6 %( c e n t e r e d ) f r a m ecoverage and an easy-to -v i ew 19 .5 mmeyepoint (at -1.0 m-1).The built-in 16-framesuper imposed gr id

display can be activated to assist in the creationof better-balanced compositions.

Advanced Scene Modes for superior imagequality

The D90 features Advanced Scene Modes: Portrait,Landscape, Close-up, Sports and Night Portrait.These modes not only adjust exposure and imageprocessing, but also judge the optimum ActiveD-Lighting and Picture Control settings to obtainthe best results. The D90 also recognizes if VR(Vibration Reduction) is on or off and minimizesnoise even in dimly lit scenes.

Extensive palette of in-camera RetouchMenus

The D90’s designers incorporated a wide varietyof image editing functions, making it easy forusers to enhance images within the camera. TheD90 introduces several new retouch options:Distortion Control adjusts lens aberration,Straighten corrects inclination of the image, whileFisheye produces optical effects similar to a fisheyelens.

Engineered for precision and durability

Accurate exposuresre l y on p rec i seshutters and theD90’s electronicallyt i m e d s h u t t e rmechan i sm wass p e c i f i c a l l ye n g i n e e re d f o r

long, accurate service. To ensure this, D90shutters, assembled in D90 bodies, underwentexhaustive 100,000 shutter-release cycle testing.

NIKON D90 OTHER FEATURES

• Gives you quick response, with 0.15-secondstart-up, 65 ms shutter release time lag (CIPAstandard) and 4.5 fps continuous shooting.

• 3-in., approx. 920-k dot high-resolution LCDmonitor with wide viewing angle that lets youchange composition of the frame duringshooting from various angles and easily confirmyour image during playback.

• Built-in flash with 18mm lens coverage, guidenumber of approx. 17/56 (ISO 200, m/ft.,20°C/68°F) and Nikon’s original i-TTL flashcontrol; works as a commander; controlling upto two groups of remote Speedl ights.

• Highly efficient energy-saving design allowsapprox. 850 images on a single charge of theRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e. (CIPAstandard, with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mmf/3.5-5.6G ED VR, with 50% of pictures takenwith flash)

• Extensive playback functions offer ample optionsfor viewing and selecting the right shot,including 72-frame playback, calendar playbackand histogram display for magnified portionof the image.

• Versatile Pictmotion menu creates slideshowscombining five choices of both backgroundmusic and image effects.

• Compatible with HDMI (High-Definit ionMultimedia Interface) output.

• Supports the Nikon Creative Lighting Systemwhen using the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600

FEATURED PRODUCT - NIKON D90 FEATURED PRODUCT - NIKON D90

Speedlight, or Wireless Close-up SpeedlightSystem R1C1; ensures accurate exposures viai-TTL flash control.

• M u l t i - P o w e rBattery Pack MB-D80 (Optional, incommon with theD80) gives you thechoice of usingo n e o r t w oRechargeable Li-

ion Batteries EN-EL3e or six R6/AA-size batteriesto extend battery life.

• New optional Remote Cord MC-DC2 enablesshutter release and long time exposures (bulb)remotely.

• With the newoptional GPS UnitG P - 1 , l o c a t i o ninformation such aslatitude, longitude,altitude and time isa u t o m a t i c a l l yrecorded to eachimage’s EXIF data.

• Included Nikon ViewNX image browsing andediting software lets you organize, label andselect images as well as perform RAW (NEF)image editing adjustments and conversions.

• Optional Capture NX 2 photo-editing softwarefeatures patented U Point™ technology andpowerful tools for quick and easy photo editingincluding enhanced RAW (NEF) Edit ing.

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FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S NIKKOR 50MM F/1.4G FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S NIKKOR 50MM f/1.4G

Tokyo – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce

the introduction of the 50mm single- focal-length

lens AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G (when attached

to a DX-format SLR, picture angle is equivalent

to a focal length of 75mm in FX/35mm format).

This latest addition to the NIKKOR lineup features

a large maximum aperture of f/1.4, enabling it

to be used for easy handheld shooting in dark

settings, such as a dimly lit room. It also allows

photographers to easily create beautiful large

blur effects. The lens’ Silent Wave Motor (SWM)

ensures quick, quiet autofocus. Autofocus

shooting is made possible with SLR models that

do not have a built-in motor, such as the D40

series and D60.

The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G is a high-

performance large-aperture, single-focallength

lens especially suitable for professional and

advanced amateurs who use Nikon FX-format

cameras such as the D3 and D700, and frequently

shoot human subjects as well as night landscapes

and astronomy. What’s more, when attached to

a DX-format SLR, this f/1.4 lens with 75mm

equivalent picture angle is capable of shooting

portraits with beautiful blur effects.

AF-S NIKKOR 50MM F/1.4G MAJOR

FEATURES

• AF-S 50mm lens — a fast, single-focal-length

lens with normal picture angle (when attached

to a DX-format SLR, the picture angle is

equivalent to a focal length of 75mm in

FX/35mm format)

• Large maximum aperture of f/1.4

• Well-balanced design realizes both high MTF performance and natural-looking picture blur

• Newly developed optical system effectively

50MM SINGLE-FOCAL-LENGTHLENS WITHNORMALPICTURE ANGLEAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G

corrects sagittal coma flare and chromaticaberration

• Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures smooth,quiet AF operation

• Two focus modes are available — M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus)

• Focus ring does not rotate in AF operation

• Natural blur effects thanks to nine-bladerounded diaphragm

• Although all lens groups shift during focusing,the lens barrel length does not change

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Specifications

50mm

f/1.4

f/16

8 elements in 7groups

76° - 15°20’

0.45 m/1.5 ft. (throughout entire zoom range)

0.2x (1/5)

9 (rounded)

58mm

Approx. 73.5 x 54 mm/2.9 x 2.1 in.

Approx. 280 g/9.9 oz.

58mm snap-on front lens cap LC-58, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hoodHB-47, Flexible lens pouch CL-1013

Focal length

Maximum aperture

Minimum aperture

Lens construction

Picture angle

Closest focus distance

Maximum reproduction ratio

No. of diaphragm blades

Filter/attachment size

Diameter x length(Extension from lens mount)

Weight Approx.

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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Specifications

18-105mm

f/3.5-5.6

f/22-38

15 elements in 11 groups (with one ED glass element and one asphericallens element)

76° - 15°20’

0.45 m/1.48 ft. (throughout entire zoom range)

0.2x (1/5)

7 (rounded)

67mm

Internal autofocus with built-in SWM and manual focus

Approx. 76 x 89 mm/3.0 x 3.5 in.

Approx. 420 g/14.8 oz.

67mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hoodHB-32, Flexible lens pouch CL-1018

Focal length

Maximum aperture

Minimum aperture

Lens constructionf

Picture angle

Closest focus distance

Maximum reproduction ratio

No. of diaphragm blades

Filter/attachment size

Focusing

Diameter x length(Extension from lens mount)

Weight Approx.

Supplied accessories

Tokyo — Nikon Corporation is pleased toannounce the introduction of the AF-S DX NIKKOR18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, a new DX-NIKKORzoom lens with built-in Silent Wave Motor andVibration Reduction. This compact and affordable5.8x zoom NIKKOR lens offers remarkableversatility and covers a broad focal range of18 to 105mm. When mounted on any DX-formatNikon digital SLR camera, the picture angle isequivalent to that produced by a 27 to 157.5mmfocal length lens on a 35mm-format film cameraor Nikon FX-format camera.

An ultra-compact Silent Wave Motor (SWM) builtinto the lens body ensures fast, quiet and accurateautofocus operation and complements thecompact design for superb handling. Nikon's VR(Vibration Reduction) function, specificallyengineered for each NIKKOR lens, givesphotographers the ability to shoot handheld atshutter speeds up to three stops* slower thanwould otherwise be possible, thereby minimizingimage blur caused by camera shake and deliveringdramatically sharper pictures, especially inlow-light conditions such as in interiors and attwilight. The VR function also stabilizes thecamera’s viewfinder image, making compositioneasier and more comfortable.

*As determined in Nikon performance tests

This new high-power zoom lens is the latestaddition to the DX-NIKKOR lens lineup, offeringphotographers a convenient single-lens solutionto a broad range of photographic needs, rangingfrom wide-angle landscapes and interiors toportraiture and medium-range sports. Featuringa newly designed optical system with an ED glasselement along with an advanced aspherical lens

element, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR provides excellent image reproductioncapability, delivering high-resolution, high-contrastimages while minimizing chromatic aberration.The rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural while Nikon’sSuper Integrated Coating ensures outstandingcolor balance and reproduction while greatlyreducing ghosting and flare.

*As determined by Nikon performance tests; shutter speedthat causes image blur varies according to each photographer’sskill and shooting conditions.

Note:DX-NIKKOR lenses are engineered and optimized for use onNikon DX-format and FX-format digital SLR cameras. Whenmounted on an FX-format digital SLR, the camera’s DX-CropMode is automatically engaged, altering the image capturearea accordingly. DX-NIKKOR lenses are not compatible with35mm [135] or IX240 [APS] format f i lm cameras .

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6GED VR MAJOR FEATURES

• DX-format, high-power 5.8x zoom lens withfocal length ranging from 18 to 105mm

• Broad picture angle range approximates theperspective of a 27-157.5mm lens on a35mm-format film camera or Nikon FX-formatDSLR

• Covers diverse shooting situations from wideangle landscapes and interiors to portraitureand medium-range sports

• Vibration Reduction assures sharper handheldpictures while shooting at shutter speeds upto three stops slower than would otherwise bepossible

• Built-in Silent Wave Motor delivers quiet, swiftautofocus with superior accuracy

• High-performance optical system featuring anED glass element and an aspherical lens elementrealizes superior image reproduction capability

• The rounded 7-blade diaphragm openingrenders out-of-focus elements more naturallyLeather texture matches Nikon DSLR’s bodyhigh-quality exterior design

HIGH-POWER5.8x ZOOMDX-NIKKORLENS WITH SWMAND VRFUNCTIONAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mmf/3.5-5.6G ED VR

RCP S$1588

&

NIKKOR AF-S 14-24mmf/2.8G ED lens

NIKKOR AF-S 24-70mmf/2.8G ED lens

Nikon D3, D300 and AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mmf/2.8G ED are honored with TIPA European Photo& Imaging Awards 2008

Nikon D3, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED andAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED are honoredwith EISA Awards 2008

Tokyo — Nikon Corporation is pleased toannounce the introduction of the new flagshipmodel in the Nikon COOLPIX lineup. Practicalnew features inspired by Nikon digital SLR camerasplace shooting control and optimized performancein the hands of photographers with operationthat feels both comfortable and natural. Precisionbuilt to enable photo and camera enthusiasts ofall levels of experience to enjoy real photography– the Nikon COOLPIX P6000.

Class-leading imaging ability is a feature trait ofthe COOLPIX P6000. A new 13.5 megapixel imagesensor captures the finest details with sharp

resolution. A 4x Zoom-NIKKOR lens with ED lenselements covers focal lengths from a wide 28mm(35mm format equivalent), delivering clarity andprecision throughout its range.

And an optimized processing system based onNikon’s original EXPEED digital image-processingconcept quickly delivers quality results with faithfulco lo r rep roduc t i on and sub t l e tones .

Customization featuresinspired by Nikon digitalS LR came ra s a l l owphotographers to takecontrol where desired.The Mode Dial providesquick access to advanced

The new flagshipcoolpix model offersthe creative freedom

of advanced,customizable

shooting functionsthat will inspire

photographers of alllevels

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Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-priority Auto [S],Aperture-priority Auto [A], and Manual [M]exposure modes, the choice of two user-definedsettings, (U1/U2), as well as automated scenemodes that offer learning and advancedphotographers expressive freedom combined withultimate convenience. In addition, the P6000features the Command dial and customizableFunction button that allow quick switching ofsettings. There’s also a shooting menu for quickaccess to regularly used selections and an efficientnew tabbed menu interface.

Additional shooting options engineered tomaximize image quality and offer greater controlover the final results include Nikon’s originalCOOLPIX Picture Control System and NRW* (RAW)support. The COOLPIX Picture Control Systemfeatures intuitive operation that enable in-camerafinishing and conversion to JPEG format, allowingphotographers to adjust images to their liking.Further, images shot in NRW* (RAW) format canopened and edited in ViewNX (Window versiononly) for increased flexibility.

As the flagship model of the Nikon COOLPIXlineup, the COOLPIX P6000 is designed to deliverinnovative functions in addition to optimum image

quality. Wired LANsupport offers easya c c e s s t o t h eI n t e r n e t f o ra u t o m a t i c a n dsecure online imagestorage using thePicture Bank serviceof my Picturetown,

which also provides the ability to send imagesdirectly to a blog or other websites.

And a new built-in GPS (Global Positioning System)unit can record the location of shots when takenand attach “geotags” with information aboutlatitude and longitude to each image file. Thisadds the fun of being able to view the locationon maps available in ViewNX or my Picturetown,or to ed i t or add geotag informat ion.

The finely crafted body feels immediately familiarin the hand, demonstrating Nikon’s commitmentto building the COOLPIX P6000 for true cameraenthusiasts. It features a quality finish and a frontpanel made of solid magnesium alloy (Mg), acomfortable grip covered in grid-pattern rubber,and logically placed controls that simplify andstreamline camera operation. There’s also anoptical viewfinder that aids composit ion,particularly in brightly-lit conditions. Anothermajor feature is system expandability, whichsupports the use of external flash and converterlens components, further expanding thephotographic possibilities of the COOLPIX P6000.

* COOLPIX Picture Control NRW (RAW) files can only beprocessed in-camera. NRW (RAW) files are compatible for usein-camera, with ViewNX (Window version o nly) or with WICbased applications. Capture NX, Capture NX2 and NEF files arenot compatible with NRW (RAW) images.

Nikon COOLPIX P6000 Feature Highlights

Superb image quality

Excellent imaging quality is a priority for theCOOLPIX P6000, from the 13.5 effectivemegapixels of imaging power produced by its1/1.7-inch RGB CCD and advanced digital image-processing system, to the clarity of its 4x Zoom-NIKKOR lens with ED lens elements and opticallens shift VR system.

COOLPIX Picture Control system for greaterfinishing flexibility

Inherited from Nikon’s latest generation ofprofessional digital SLR cameras, this advanceduser-oriented technology makes it easy to applyadjustments to NRW* (RAW) image files foroptimized results that match individual preferencesor intended use.

* COOLPIX Picture Control NRW (RAW) files can only beprocessed in-camera. NRW (RAW) files are compatible for usein-camera, with ViewNX (Window version only) or with WICbased applications. Capture NX, Capture NX2 and NEF files arenot compatible with NRW (RAW) images.

ISO 6400 capability provides extendedshooting range

Extended light sensitivity rangeup to ISO 6400 adds the powerto shoot sharper, more natural-look ing photos in lowerl ighting condit ions, or tocapture fast moving subjects

with outstanding clarity. And the new image-processing engine produces clear results withminimal noise, even when shooting with highISO settings.

* ISO 3200 and 6400 are available only for image sizes of 3M(2048 x 1536) or smaller.

System expandability that adds creativeo p t i o n s a n d g r e a t e r c o n v e n i e n c e

Nikon's new 0.76x Wide-angle ConverterWC-E76 offers the option to use focal lengths aswide as 21mm (35mm format equivalent). Thebuilt-in accessory shoe supports the use ofNikon’s advanced i-TTL flash control for externalf lashes. The commander function of theSpeedlight SB-900 and Wireless SpeedlightCommander SU-800 also enables wireless controlover one group of remote Speedlights.* And theWireless Remote Control ML-L3 enables remoteshutter release.

*Wireless Lighting is available only for group A and requiresthe use of SB-600 or SB-900 Speedlights as the remote units.

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NIKON COOLPIX P6000 OTHER FEATURES

• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations: Facepriority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting

• Active D-Lighting

• Distortion control corrects for barrel distortion

• Macro shooting from as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.)

• Manual focus

• New tab-format menu interface adapted fromNikon D-SLR cameras

• 1:1 size (square) format with a choice of threeblack border options

• 15 handy scene modes for optimized resultsin various shooting situations

• Five movie modes with sound, plus time-lapsemovie mode

• SDHC card compatibility*

• Approx . 48 MB of in te r na l memory

• USB (Hi-Speed) connectivity

*Not compat ib le w i th Mul t i Med ia Card (MMC) .

Tokyo — Nikon Corporation is pleased to

announce the introduction of the COOLPIX S60.

Representing the cutting edge of elegant design

and intuitive operation, this stylish new compact

camera introduces an entirely new touch screen

interface that places all controls at the fingertips.

And it does so in a delightful new way that makes

picture-taking and playback more fun and exciting.

The COOLPIX

S 6 0 o f f e r s

i n t u i t i v e

f i n g e r t i p

s h o o t i n g

control and a

variety of exciting playback options, all seamlessly

integrated into an innovative touch screen

interface. With a newly developed 3.5-inch LCD

monitor featuring a 16:9 widescreen display, the

only physical button to press is the shutter – and

even that isn’t needed when using handy features

such as the self-timer or new Smile Timer.

The optimized interface offers a choice of three

different HOME screens with large icons that

make fingertip selection of operating modes and

controls easy and accurate. Even the 5x zoom

can be controlled via icons on the touch screen.

Advanced features include the ability to lock

autofocus and exposure on a subject by simply

touching the corresponding location on the

screen. The camera then follows the subject’s

movement to ensure sharp focus when the shutter

SOPHISTICATEDDESIGN &INTUITIVE

TOUCH-CONTROL

OPERATIONOVER A

VERSATILE SETOF ADVANCED

FUNCTIONSBRING NEW

DELIGHT TO THEEYES AND THE

HANDS

RCP S$599

COOLPIX P6000 mounted withSB-400 Speedlight and WC-E76 with UR-E21

WC-E76UR-E21

quality playback and slide shows on an HDTV.

Imaging power begins with 10.0 effective

megapixels of sharp resolution. This is matched

to the enhanced compositional freedom of a 5x

Zoom-NIKKOR lens that ably covers focal lengths

from 33-165mm, a range broad enough for

shooting everything from buildings or group

pictures to close-up portraits.

And an optimized processing system based on

Nikon’s original EXPEED digital image-processing

concept quickly delivers quality results with faithful

color reproduction and subtle tones, even when

taking advantage of sensitivity settings as high

as ISO 3200*1 in low lighting conditions or when

shooting fast-moving subjects.

The COOLPIX S60 adds further polish to the

elegant sophistication with its smooth curves and

beautiful finish of Nikon’s compact wave-surface

design. One touch will prove that taking pictures

has never been this fun before.

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is pressed. And,

when used in

conjunction with

the new Portrait

O n e - T o u c h

Zoom function

a v a i l a b l e i n

Portrait or Night

Portra it scene

m o d e s , o n e

more touch of

t h e s c r e e n

commands the

c a m e r a t o

au toma t i c a l l y

zoom in and

c a p t u r e t h e

subject with just the right amount of framing.

Touch controls also bring a new dimension of fun

to viewing images, from fingertip scrolling through

images, quick switching between various

thumbnail views, instant image selection, and

playback zoom. Auto image rotation ensures

optimal display regardless of the picture’s

orientation.

The supplied stylus can be used for a variety of

functions including: The Draw Function, which

allows handwritten memos on the touch screen

to be stored as JPEG files, and the Paint Function,

which enables memos and frames to be added

to images. And the new HD Pictmotion function

combines with HDMI connectivity to allow high-

*1 ISO 3200 is available only for image sizes of 5M

(2592 x 1944) or smaller.

Note: Specifications, design, product name, standard accessories,

and release schedule may differ by country or area.

NIKON COOLPIX S60 FEATURE

HIGHLIGHTS

All-new 3.5-inch wide LCD monitor featuring

touch screen control

The 3.5-inch widescreen LCD newly developed

for the COOLPIX S60 is a delight to both the eyes

and the fingers. Its large size, high-resolution,

16:9 widescreen display, and 160° wide-viewing

angle alone make picture-taking and playback

more fun and exciting. But it’s the breakthrough

excitement of the new optimized touch screen

interface that makes the experience magic. From

the user-friendly HOME screen display choices to

the easy-to-read and easy-to-understand menu

and setup displays, all operations are quick,

intuitive, and fun. And the screen features a hard-

coated finish that protects against damage and

wear, and anti-reflection coating for better display

in bright situations.

Automated and optimized shooting modes

Nikon’s new Scene Auto

Selector helps enhance the

c a r e f r e e s h o o t i n g

experience by automatically

distinguishing the type of

setting in which you are

shooting and then selecting

the scene mode appropriate to that situation.

The Smile Timer function automatically releases

the shutter when the camera detects a smile on

the face of the subject, which means always

capturing those precious smiles in the brief

instants they appear. And Blink Warning displays

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a message when it detects that a subject has

b l inked , o ffe r s qu ick magn i f i ed v i sua l

confirmation, and allows the shot to be retaken

immediately to help ensure the desired results.

VR image stabilization for sharper results

Compensating for the effects

of camera shake to realize

sharper results and contribute

to a more reassuring shooting

experience, image sensor shift

VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization frees

you to enjoy capturing special moments without

worrying about slight hand movements. This is

particularly helpful when taking advantage of the

5x zoom lens telephoto focal lengths, or when

shoot ing in lower l ight ing cond i t ions .

ISO 3200 capability provides extended

shooting range

Light sensitivity can be manually

set as high as ISO 3200*,

adding the power to shoot

sharper, more natural-looking

photos in lower l ight ing

conditions, or to capture fast-moving subjects

with outstanding clarity. And the new image-

processing system produces clear results with

minimal noise when shooting with high ISO

settings. Auto ISO control is also available, with

the camera automatically setting the optimal

sensit ivity across a range of ISO 64-800.

* ISO 3200 is available only for image sizes of 5M (2592 x

1944) or smaller.

NIKON COOLPIX S60 OTHER FEATURES

• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations: Face

priority, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting

• A broad selection of scene modes for optimized

resu l ts in var ious shoot ing s i tuat ions


• 4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom

• Active Zoom

• Three movie modes with sound, plus time-lapse

movie mode


• Time zone function for easy setting of multiple

locations



• USB (Hi-Speed) and mini HDMI connectivity

* Not compat ib le with Mult i Media Cards (MMC).


announce the introduction of the COOLPIX S560,

a stylish new camera that elegantly packs high

performance and advanced functions into the

smallest body in its class*1.

Built on a custom application of Nikon's innovative

EXPEED digital image-processing concept and

incorporating the precision optics of a NIKKOR

lens, the COOLPIX S560 brings new ease and fun

to capturing smiling faces in the full beauty of

special moments.

The COOLPIX S560 teams 10 effective megapixels

of sharp resolution and the high performance,

faithful color reproduction and subtle tones of

its optimized processing system with the enhanced

compositional freedom of a 5x Zoom-NIKKOR

lens. Employing four aspherical elements, this

high-quality lens ably covers shooting from normal

through super-telephoto focal ranges, and also

allows macro shooting from as close as 10 cm (4

in.) to a subject.

Unique functions for the COOLPIX S560 help

HIGH PERFORMANCE, ADVANCEDFUNCTIONS, AND STYLISH ELEGANCEMAKE IT MORE FUN TO CAPTURE SMILESCONSISTENTLY AND BEAUTIFULLY

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make it easier to shoot beautiful portraits and

faithfully record precious smiles. Smile Mode

automatically releases the shutter when the

selected subject smiles, helping to faithfully record

precious smiles in the brief instants they appear.

The Smile Indicator, activated via Portrait mode,

displays a gauge that changes when a smile is

detected. And Blink Warning displays a message

when it detects that a subject has blinked, offers

quick magnified visual confirmation, and allows

the shot to be retaken immediately and get the

desired results.

Uncompromising quality extends to the build and

exterior treatments of the COOLPIX S560. Features

include the distinctive contrast of beautiful curves

and artistically sculpted lines of Nikon’s stylish

design, as well as large controls and a comfortable

thumb rest that provide a great fit and simplify

operation.

*1 Among 10 megapixel compact cameras equipped with

optical vibration reduction and retractable 5x zoom as of August

7, 2008 (according to research conducted by Nikon Corporation).




HIGHLIGHTS

Automated and optimized operating modes

Nikon’s new Scene Auto Selector enhances the

carefree shooting experience

b y a u t o m a t i c a l l y

distinguishing the setting

and then selecting the scene

mode appropriate to that

situation.

Food Mode makes it easy to capture delectable

close-ups of cuisine at the dinner table, even

allowing for white balance to be adjusted while

shooting. Allowing complete image management,

the new

Auto Sort automatically categorizes images into

folders for easy access. With Favorite Pictures

Playback, selected images in the Favorite folders

can be viewed as a show.

VR image stabilization for sharper results

Compensating for the effects

of camera shake to realize

sharper results and contribute

to a more reassuring shooting

experience, image sensor shift

VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization frees

you to enjoy capturing special moments without

worrying about slight hand movements. This is

particularly helpful when taking advantage of the

5x zoom lens' telephoto focal lengths, or when

shoot ing in lower l ight ing cond i t ions .

ISO 3200 capability provides extended

shooting range

Light sensitivity can be manually

set as high as ISO 3200*, adding

the power to shoot sharper,

more natural-looking photos in

lower lighting conditions or to

capture fast moving subjects with outstanding

clarity. And the new image-processing system

produces clear results with minimal noise when

shooting with high ISO settings. Auto ISO control

is also available, with the camera automatically

setting the optimal sensitivity across a range of

ISO 64 -800.

* ISO 3200 is available only for image sizes of 3M (2048 x

1536) or smaller.

Large 2.7-inch LCD monitor for quality

viewing and menu operation

Practically defying the COOLPIX S560’s compact

proportions is a high quality 2.7-inch LCD monitor

with improved shooting displays and revised icons.

Features include approx. 230k-dots of high

resolution, a wide-viewing angle of 160 degrees,

and anti-reflection coating for better display in

bright situations.


• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations: Face-

priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting

• 15 handy scene modes for optimized results

in various shooting situations

• Macro shooting from as close as 10 cm (4 in.)


• Active Zoom

• Four movie modes with sound, plus time-lapse

movie mode



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announce the introduction of the COOLPIX S610c

and COOLPIX S610. Built on a custom application

of Nikon's innovative EXPEED digital image-

processing concept and incorporating the precision

optics of a NIKKOR lens, the COOLPIX S610c and

COOLPIX S610 are powerful photographic tools

that blend elegant design and quality construction

with high performance and advanced features.

Featuring immediate response, which includes

the world’s fastest*1 start-up time of a mere 0.7

seconds, the optimized performance of the

COOLPIX S610c and COOLPIX S610 makes it easy

to capture special moments at will while feeling

free to enjoy being part of the fun at hand.

Practically defying their ultra-compact dimensions,

the COOLPIX S610c and S610 each feature a

large 3.0-inch LCD monitor with a wide-viewing

angle of 170 degrees and anti-reflection coating.

And they combine that with 10 megapixels of

sharp resolution, a 4x Zoom-NIKKOR lens capable

of 28mm wide-angle shooting (35mm format

equivalent), and optical VR image stabilization to

deliver outstanding image quality.

High ISO Performance

ISO 3200 support adds the power to shoot

sharper, more natural-looking photos in lower

lighting conditions and to capture fast-moving

subjects with outstanding clarity. When shooting

with high ISO settings, the new image-processing

system dramatically improves the ability for clearer

results and minimal noise.

Active Child Mode

Automated shooting modes also aid in capturing

beautiful pictures while enhancing the carefree

shooting exper ience. Act ive Chi ld Mode

automatically tracks the movement of subjects

such as children and pets to ensure that they are

in clear focus.

Scene Auto Selector

And Nikon’s new Scene Auto

Se lec to r au tomat i ca l l y

distinguishes the type setting

in which the user is shooting

and then selects the scene

mode appropriate to that

situation.

The COOLPIX S610c also features built-in Wi-Fi

support with the world’s first implementation of

the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)*2 standard. With

WPS, simply activate WPS mode in the camera

and press the WPS button on the supported router

and es tab l i shed a connect ion l inkage .

Combining the freedom of easy Internet

connectivity with “anytime, anywhere” access to

Nikon’s my Picturetown service adds the fun and

freedom of picture uploading, categorization and

sharing directly from the S610c.

With the COOLPIX S610c and COOLPIX S610,

experience high performance and the flexibility

MAKING PHOTOGRAPHY

MORE BEAUTIFUL & MORE FUN

WITH THE PREMIUM QUALITY

OF ULTRA-COMPACT FORM &

THE WORLD’SFASTESTSTART-UPTIME*Only for S610c

COOLPIX S610/S610c RCP: S$529/S$599

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of fully automated shooting ease with advanced

shooting modes.

*1 Among compact cameras equipped with 28mm (35mmformat equivalent) zoom lens and optical vibration reductionas of August 7, 2008 (according to research conducted byNikon Corporation).

*2 Among digital cameras as of August 7, 2008 (according toresearch conducted by Nikon Corporation).

NIKON COOLPIX S610C/S610 FEATURE

HIGHLIGHTS

Automated and optimized shooting modes

In addition to Active Child Mode and Nikon’s new

Scene Auto Selector, Smile Mode also helps

enhance the carefree shooting experience by

faithfully recording precious smiles in the brief

instants they appear. And Food Mode makes it

easy to capture delectable close-ups of cuisine at

the dinner table.

Optical VR image stabilization that delivers

clearer results

Optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) is field

proven technology originally developed for Nikon

SLR camera lenses. It counteracts the effects of

camera shake in lower light or when shooting

unsteady subjects to help achieve sharper results

and allow shooting at shutter speeds as much as

three steps slower without blurring the image.

Furthermore, Motion Detection automatically

selects a higher ISO sensitivity setting to enable

faster shutter speeds, and reduces the possibility

of image blur for sharper pictures.

Bui lt - in wireless connect iv ity to my

Picturetown (COOLPIX S610c)

Nikon’s my Picturetown service can be accessed

easily using the built-in Wi-Fi support of the

COOLPIX S610c. my Picturetown offers “anytime,

anywhere” access that al lows uploading,

categorization and sharing of photos directly from

the camera. Its Picture Bank function provides

secure storage, while Picture Mail can trigger

email notifications to friends anywhere. In

addition, my Picturetown allows simple posting

of links to blogs and websites, as well as full-

screen slideshow viewing.

NIKON COOLPIX S610C/S610 OTHER

FEATURES

• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations:

Face-priority, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting

• 16 handy scene modes for optimized results in

various shooting situations



• Active Zoom

• Motion Detection


locations




* Not compat ib le with Mult i Media Cards (MMC).

Tokyo — Nikon Corporation is pleased to an-

nounce the introduction of the COOLPIX S710.

Blending elegant design and quality construction

with advanced features and high performance,

the COOLPIX S710 is as satisfying to carry as it

is with which to shoot beautiful photos.

The COOLPIX S710 delivers photographic per-

formance that exceeds expectations of the most

compact dimensions among competing compact

digital cameras*. Imaging power begins with 14.5

effective megapixels of sharp resolution from the

new 1/1.72-inch CCD image sensor. The precision

optics of a new 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens support

true wide-angle through medium-telephoto shoot-

ing with a focal range of 28-101mm (35mm

format equivalent).

Image processing based on Nikon's innovative

EXPEED digital image-processing concept yields

high-resolution images with clarity and true-to-

life color, all at a high speed that contributes to

efficient and stress-free camera operation.

The stylish contours and fine finish of the COOLPIX

S710's stainless steel body conceal the heart of

a true high performance camera.

Designed to allow users to capture special

moments at will, the COOLPIX S710 delivers the

control that photographers want for creative fun

and freedom, including Programmed Auto [P],

Shutter-priority Auto [S], Aperture-priority Auto

[A] , and Manua l [M] exposure modes .

HIGH PERFORMANCE

AND ADVANCED FEATURES

COMBINED WITHIN THE

SOPHISTICATED ELEGANCE OF

THE WORLD'SSMALLESTPACKAGE*

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Quality operation and controls receive as much

attention. For example, the 3.0-inch LCD monitor

offers a bright and large image that makes it a

pleasure to use, even out in the sun. And the

surrounding large control buttons and the user-

friendly Rotary Multi Selector are carefully

posit ioned to provide intuit ive operation.

* Among 14 megapixel compact cameras equipped with optical

vibration reduction as of August 7, 2008 (according to research

conducted by Nikon Corporation).




HIGHLIGHTS

Exposure modes that offer greater creative

freedom

Four exposure modes accessed via the Rotary

Multi Selector provide greater control over the

expression of results. Programmed Auto [P] mode

automatically selects shutter speed and aperture

for optimal exposure. Shutter-priority Auto [S]

lets the user select shutter speed while the camera

sets the optimal aperture.

Aperture-priority Auto [A]

offers 10-step manual control

over the aperture setting to

let the user decide depth of

f ie ld . And Manua l [M]

exposure mode provides full control over both

the shutter speed and aperture sett ings.

Advanced shooting modes

The COOLPIX S710’s new Scene Auto Selector

provides carefree shooting in a variety of scenes

by automatically distinguishing the setting and

then selecting the scene mode appropriate to

that situation. Smile Mode helps to faithfully

record precious smiles in the brief instants they

appear.

Optical VR image stabilization helps ensure

clearer results

Optical lens shift VR (Vibration

Reduction) is field

proven technology originally

developed for Nikon SLR

camera lenses. It counteracts

the effects of camera shake in lower light or

when shooting unsteady subjects to help achieve

sharper results and allow shooting at shutter

speeds as much as three steps slower without

blurring the image And active full time, it stabilizes

images displayed on the 3.0-inch LCD monitor

for easier framing and more reassured shooting.

Motion Detection helps ensure clearer results

When the COOLPIX S710 detects camera shake

or subject movement whi le shoot ing, i t

automatically selects a higher ISO sensitivity setting

to enable the use of faster shutter speeds. In

doing so, it reduces the possibility of image blur

to help provide sharp pictures.

ISO 12,800 capability provides extended

shoot ing range for c lea re r resu l t s

L igh t sens i t i v i t y can be

manually set as high as ISO

12,800*. In Auto Mode, ISO

control automatically selects

the optimal sensitivity setting

for the shot across a range up to ISO 1600. High

ISO Sensitivity Auto is also available across a range

of ISO 100 to ISO 3200.

* ISO 6400 and 12,800 are available only for image sizes of

3M (2048 x 1536) or smaller.

Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor for quality

viewing and menu operation

Almost defying the compact body proportions of

the COOLPIX S710 is a high quality 3.0-inch LCD

monitor. Features include 230k-dots of high

resolution, a wide-viewing angle of 170 degrees,

a protective acrylic panel that prevents scratches

and fingerprints, and anti-reflection coating for

better display in bright situations.


• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations: Face

priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting

• Macro shooting from as close as 10 cm (4 in.)

• 3.6x digital zoom extends compositional

freedom

• 16 handy scene modes for optimized results

in various shooting situations

• Four movie modes with sound


locations

• Light weight and highly compact





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14.5 million

3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR; 6.0-21.6mm(35mm [135]format picture angle:

28-101mm); f/2.8-5.6; 7elements in 6 groups;Digital zoom: up to 4x(35mm [135] format

picture angle: 404mm)

50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) to infinity (∞), Macroclose-up mode: 10cm(4 in.) to infinity(∞)

Optical lens shift VR

Wide Angle, Scene AutoSelector, Smile Mode, Face

Zoom-In Playback

3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot,wideviewing angle TFTLCD with anti-reflection

coating

Internal memory (approx.42 MB), SD memory cards

ISO 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200, 6400*3,

12,800*3, Auto (auto gainISO 100-1600), HighISO Sensitivity Auto

(ISO 100-3200)

Rechargeable Li-ionBattery ENEL12 (supplied),

AC Adapter EH-62F(optional)

Approx. 250 shots withEN-EL12 battery

Approx. 92.5 x 57.5 x 24.0mm (3.6 x 2.3 x 1.0 in.)excluding projections

Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz.)

without battery andSD memory card

10.0 million

4x Zoom-NIKKOR; 5.0-20.0mm (35mm [135]format picture angle:



50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) to infinity (∞), Macroclose-up mode: 3cm(1.2 in.)to infinity(∞)


Wide Angle, Scene AutoSelector, Smile Mode, WIFI,

Face Zoom-In Playback


coating


ISO 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200, Auto (auto

gain ISO 100-1600)


AC Adapter EH-63(optional)

Approx. 290 shotswith EN-EL12 battery

Approx. 94 x 57 x 22.5 mm(3.7 x 2.2 x 0.9 in.)

excluding projections

Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz.)without battery and

SD memory card

10.0 million




50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) to infinity (∞), Macroclose-up mode: 3cm(1.2 in.)to infinity(∞)


Wide Angle, Scene AutoSelector, Smile Mode, Face

Zoom-In Playback


coating


ISO 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200, Auto (auto

gain ISO 100-1600)



Approx. 290 shotswith EN-EL12 battery

Approx. 96.5 x 57 x 22.5mm (3.8 x 2.2 x 0.9 in.)excluding projections


SD memory card

10.0 million




50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.)to infinity (∞), Macroclose-up mode: 3cm

(1.2 in.) to infinity(∞)


Wide Angle, Face Zoom-InPlayback


coating


ISO 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200, Auto (auto

gain ISO 100-800),High-sensitivity Shooting

Mode (ISO 100-2000)

Rechargeable Li-ionBattery EN-EL10

(supplied), AC Adapter EH-62D (optional)

Approx. 190 shots

with EN-EL10 battery

Approx. 88.5 x 53 x 22.5mm (3.5 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.)excluding projections

Approx. 130 g (4.6 oz.)without battery and SD

memory card

10.0 million


34.8-174mm); f/3.5-5.6; 8elements in 6 groups;Digital zoom: up to 4x(35mm [135] format


60cm (2 ft.) to infinity (∞),Macro close-up mode:

10cm (4 in.) to infinity(∞)at wide-angle

Image sensor shift VR

Scene Auto Selector, BlinkWarning, Smile Mode, Face

Zoom-In Playback


coating


ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 2000, 3200*3, Auto

(auto gain ISO 64-800)


AC Adapter EH-62E(optional)

Approx. 160 shots


Approx. 93 x 54.5 x 23.5mm (3.7 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.)excluding projections


memory card

10.0 million




35cm (1 ft. 2 in.) to infinity(∞), Macro close-up mode:10cm (4 in.) to infinity(∞)

at wide-angle

Electronic VR

Blink Warning, SmileMode, Face Zoom-In

Playback


coating


ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 2000, Auto (autogain ISO 64-800), High-

sensitivity Shooting Mode(ISO 64-1600)


AC Adapter EH-62E(optional)

Approx. 200 shots


Approx. 90 x 53.5 x 22 mm(3.6 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.)



SD memory card

8.0 million




50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) toinfinity (∞), Macro close-up mode: 15cm (5.9 in.) to

infinity(∞)



2.5-in., approx. 153k-dot,TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating


ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 2000, Auto (auto

gain ISO 64-1600)



Approx. 180 shots


Approx. 94 x 53 x 22.5 mm(3.7 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.)



SD memory card

8.0 million




60cm (2 ft.) to infinity (∞);Macro close-up mode:

10cm (4 in.) to infinity(∞)

Electronic VR



coating


ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 2000, Auto (autogain ISO 64-800), High-

sensitivity Shooting Mode(ISO 64-1600)




Approx. 94 x 53 x 22.5 mm(3.7 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.)



SD memory card

10.0 million

5x Zoom-NIKKOR;5.9-29.5mm (35mm [135]

format picture angle:33-165mm); f/3.8-4.8; 12elements in 10 groups;Digital zoom: up to 4x(35mm [135] format


60cm (2 ft.) to infinity (∞),Macro close-up mode: 9cm

(3.5 in.) to infinity(∞)


Scene Auto Selector, BlinkWarning, PictMotion(HD)HDMI Output, Face Zoom-

In Playback

3.5-in., wide, approx. 230k-dot, wideviewing angle TFT

LCD with touch screencontrol and anti-reflection

coating

Internal memory (approx.20 MB),SD memory cards

ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 2000, 3200*4, Auto(auto gain ISO 64-800),

High ISO Sensitivity Auto(ISO 64-1600)




Approx. 97.5 x 60 x 22 mm(3.8 x 2.4 x 0.9 in.)



SD memory card

13.5 million

4x Zoom-NIKKOR; 6.0 -24.0mm (35mm [135]format picture angle:



50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) toinfinity (∞), Macro close-up mode: 2cm (0.8 in.) to

infinity(∞)


Wide Angle,GPS, SupportConverter Lenses and

External Flash, Face Zoom-In Playback

2.7-in., approx. 230k-dot,wide-viewing angle TFTLCD with anti-reflection

coating


ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 2000, 3200*3,

6400*3, Auto (auto gainISO 64-800), High

sensitivity Shooting Mode(ISO 64-1600), Fixed rangeauto (ISO 64-100, 200, 400)

Rechargeable Li-ionBattery EN-EL5 (supplied),

AC Adapter EH-66(supplied)


Approx. 107 x 65.5 x 42mm (4.2 x 2.6 x 1.7 in.)excluding projections


SD memory card

10.1 million


27-486mm); f/2.8-4.5; 14elements in 11 groups;Digital zoom: up to 4x

(35mm [135] format picture angle: 1944mm)

40cm (1 f t. 4 in.) to infinity(∞), Macro close-up mode:1cm (0.4 in.) to infinity(∞)


Wide Angle, Face Zoom-InPlayback

2.7-in., approx. 230k-dot,wide-viewing angle TFTLCD with anti-reflection

coating, ElectronicViewfinder, 0.24-in.,

approx. 230k-dot


ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 2000, 3200*3,

6400*3, Auto (auto gainISO 64-800), High ISO

Sensitivity Auto (ISO 64-1600), Fixed range auto(ISO 64-100, 200, 400)

Rechargeable Li-ionBattery EN-EL5 (supplied),

AC Adapter EH-62A(optional)


Approx. 110 x 79 x 78 mm(4.3 x 3.1 x 3.1 in.)



memory card

8.1 million

5x Zoom -NIKKO R; 6.4-32.0 mm (35mm [135]format picture angle:



40cm (1 ft. 4 in.) to infinity(∞), Macro close-up mode:10cm (4 in.) to infinity(∞)


NA

2.5-in., approx.153k-dot, TFT LCD,

Electronic Viewfinder, 0.2-in., approx. 201k-dot,

equivalent


ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 2000, Auto (auto

gain ISO 80-800)

Two AA alkaline (supplied),lithium or Oxyride

batteries, two EN-MH2rechargeable Ni-MHbatteries (optional),

AC Adapter EHa-65A(optional)

Approx. 190 shots withalkaline, 230 shots withOxyride, 650 shots with

lithium or 470 shots withEN-MH2

Approx. 95.5 x 63.5 x 36mm (3.8 x 2.5 x 1.4 in.)excluding projections


SD memory card

8.0 million




50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) toinfinity (∞); Macro close-up mode: 15cm (5.9 in.) to

infinity(∞)

NA


3.0-in., approx.230k-dot, TFT LCD


Auto (auto gainISO 64-1600)

Two AA alkaline (supplied),lithium or Oxyride

batteries, two EN-MH2rechargeable Ni-MH

batteries (optional), ACAdapter EH-65A (optional)

Approx. 180 shots withalkaline, 650 shots with


Approx. 95 x 61 x 29.5 mm(3.7 x 2.4 x 1.2 in.)



SD memory card

7.1 million




50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) toinfinity (∞); Macro close-up mode: 15cm (5.9 in.) to

infinity(∞)

NA


2.8-in., approx. 230k-dot,TFT LCD


Auto (auto gainISO 64-1600)

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Nikon D2H, 3D Matrix metering, Daylight White Balance,ISO200, Program Mode, Shutter speed 1/500s, Aperture f11,10.5mm fisheye

I lay on the ground shooting skywards. The fisheye lens wrapped thesurrounding buildings within its frame coverage.

Nikon D300, Centre Weighted metering, Daylight WhiteBalance, ISO200, Program Mode, with built-in flash fired,Shutter speed 1/250s, Aperture f10, 10.5mm fisheye

Taken and published with the permission of my photography students, weexperimented with this group shot. I call this the “circle of life”. I jokedwith my students that this picture will be better off if all of us were in sometribal costumes with feathers on our head.

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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

I was then building up my range of DX lensesand I pondered whether to purchase this lens ornot. I also wondered whether I should invest ina lens which will give distortion. I borrowed onefrom my friend and tried it for a week. I toldmyself, “Wow, wow, wow! I must get this lens.”

Even though I possess the 12-24mm DX lenses,the 10.5mm fisheye is a good complement as ithas a wider coverage than the 12mm. Oh yes,just to clear the myth of focal length, there is adifference between 10.5mm fisheye and asuperwide angle 10mm lens. Difference being,for a normal super wide angle 10mm lens, it hasless angle coverage than the 10.5mm fisheyelens. We also do not experience the barreldistortion as seen in the 10.5mm fisheye lens.

According to Wikipedia, the apparent effect ofthe fisheye lens is that of an image being mappedaround a . use this type of distortion as a wayto map an infinitely wide object plane into a finiteimage area, hence the 10.5mm fisheye lens canprovide more coverage than a normal super wideangle 10mm lens. Hence, the word “fisheye” onthe lens make it a whole lot of difference.Certainly, in very tight areas, the fisheye lenshelps to cover most of the scene, especially intight confined areas or small alleys. At the sametime, with a focal length of 10.5mm, one caneasily minimize camera shake since the minimum

shutter speed to minimize camera shake is 1/10of a second in this case. (The minimum shutterspeed to minimize camera shake is 1/focal length.)This will mean that shooting with this lens in lowlight conditions or even night photographywithout a tripod is not impossible with the helpof a higher ISO.

Some tips:

• It is important to note the degree of distortionwhen you ti lt the camera upwards anddownwards.

• Usually, the central area of the frame has lessdistortion, hence try to avoid placing your mainsubjects outside the central area of theviewfinder.

• This lens does not allow the use of a UV or

skylight filter to protect the lens, hence specialcare is needed to avoid grease or thumb printson the lens. Do standby a lens pen or lenstissue. But the wonderful angle which this lensprovides is worth the effort.

The fisheye lens is versatile. Used adequately, itcan even be used for shooting architecture,landscape, portrait and daily scenes. With thetips above in mind as well as the case studiesbelow, enjoy yourself in playing with thedistortion.

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Text and Pictures By Steven Yee Pui ChungMBA, B.Eng (Mech), FRPS, FPVS, FPSS, FPSM, Hon.FPSM, Hon.FKCC, AFIAP

Coming up in the next issue, Steven Yee shall share with you on appreciatingperspective and applying it in photography. This is one of the techniqueswhich photographers use to emphasise distance and depth. Look out for it.

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10.5MMFISHEYE

[ ]“Lens distortion…desirable or unwanted?

I love it though!”

When I first started photography with film in thegood old days, I did hear of this lens call the16mm fisheye. In those days, this is a veryexpensive lens which I can barely afford as astudent. I gave it a miss. Now into the digital era,I continue to use the Nikon system and this lenscame into my sight again in the form of a moreaffordable 10.5mm.

In this eleventh part of a series oftechniques, Steven Yee shall sharewith you tips on using the Nikon

10.5mm fisheye lens. A travelphotographer and photographyinstructor, Steven Yee conducts

the Nikon D40/D40X, D60,D70/D70s, D80 and D300 workshop

monthly at Knowledge Bowl(www.knowledgebowl.com.sg).More of his works can be found

on the Volume One collection ofwww.discovernikon.com

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Do take note of the distortionwhen you tilt the cameraupwards and downwards. Ateye level, barrel distortion isseen in region off the centre ofthe image. When the camera istilted upwards or downwards,the horizon became distorted.If used creatively, this sort ofdistortion can sometimes leadto some stunning shots.

Shot at the Singapore River, trying out this shot with a portrait andlandscape orientation can yield very different visual effect. But do takenote in keeping your balancing act, as looking at the distorted imagethrough the view finder can at times make you lose your foothold.

PORTRAIT OR LANDSCAPEORIENTATION

POSITIONING OF THEANGLE

Camera tilted upwards

The below 3 pictures are taken with 3 different focal lengths.The 18mm focal length is often available in most of Nikon kit lenses.When the 12mm lens is used, it shows more coverage than the 18mm

focal length. The 10.5mm fisheye reveals more of the surroundingamidst the lens barrel distortion, which can sometime make the picture

look different from an ordinary undistorted shot.

COMPARING WITH THEOTHER FOCAL LENGTHS

Camera tilted downwards

At level position

Nikon D2X, Centre Weighted metering,Daylight White Balance, ISO500, AperturePriority Mode, Shutter speed 1/5s, Aperture

f2.8, 10.5mm fisheye

Good use of the fisheye lens can also yield good effectfor architectural shots. The old stairways and the rooflooked appealing. While I enjoy the process ofcontrolling the distortion, I also have to take note ofmaintaining the symmetry.

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Note that within the region in the middle of the frame as shown bythe red rectangular box above, the image remains very much undistortedrelative to the region outside the box. Try to place your main contentswithin the red box to avoid them being distorted.

R E G I O N O F L E S SDISTORTION

Nikon D300, Centre Weightedmetering, Daylight WhiteBalance, ISO400, ProgramMode, Shutter speed 1/640s,Aperture f13, 10.5mm fisheye

The dramatic clouds in the skyoverlooking the top of the bridgeare well covered by the fisheyelens. The usual 18mm lens is notwide enough to cover such amagnif icent v iew. Carefu ladjustment of the angle is neededto ensure that my main subject,which is the building, is notdistorted.

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Nikon D300, 3D Matrix metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO200, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter speed 1/640s, Aperture f4, 10.5mm fisheye

The fisheye lens exaggerated the framing effect of the shelter, giving it much distortion. I have to carefully position my angle so that the main subject (thebuilding on stilts) is not distorted.

Nikon D2X, Centre Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO500, Program Mode, Shutterspeed 1/250s, Aperture f9, SB800 flash fired,10.5mm fisheye

Fisheye lens can also be a candidate for a photographer’schoice of lens to shoot portraits and street scenes ifused carefully. No digital touch up was used to getthis vignette effect (darkening of areas surroundingthe old man and the kid). The flashlight coverage isnot as wide as the fisheye lens coverage, hence whenthe flashlight is used with the fisheye lens, the vignetteeffect is inevitable. Though this is undesirable intraditional theory, but somehow it can at times givequite interesting effect to draw attention to the subject.I call this “flash vignetting”

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Nikon D2X, Centre Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO400, Aperture Priority Mode,Shutter speed 1/15s, Aperture f3.5, 10.5mm fisheye

Low light photography can be a challenge if you donot have the space to position a tripod. This is whensuper wide angle lenses will be put in good use. Thefisheye lens with the 10.5mm focal length enabled meto shoot handheld with a shutter speed of 1/15 swithout camera shake. Well, I did of course ask theartiste not to move his body too much.

Nikon D2X, Centre Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO160, Program Mode, Shutterspeed 1/60s, Aperture f4, 10.5mm fisheye

Shot in the narrow alleyway, the fisheye lens provedits worth. As usual, place the main subject near thecentre of the frame and then appreciate the art ofcont ro l l ing d i s tor t ion in the sur round ing.

Nikon D2X , 3D Mat r ixmetering, Daylight WhiteBalance, ISO100, AperturePriority Mode, Shutter speed1/250s, Aperture f3.5, SB800flash fired, 10.5mm fisheye

Another example of the flashvignette effect created when thefisheye lens was used with theflashlight. The dramatic cloudsadded more visual impact to theimage.

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Nikon D2X , 3D Mat r ixmetering, Daylight WhiteBalance, ISO200, AperturePriority Mode, Shutter speed1/350s, Aperture f4.5, 10.5mmfisheye

Very huge statue in a very tightenclose confinement. I had to lieon the floor and use the fisheyelens in order to get this shot. Asusual, I have to be careful withthe positioning of the angle tocontrol the distortion.

Nikon D2X, 3D Matrix metering, Daylight WhiteBalance, ISO100, Program Mode, Shutter speed1/125s, Aperture f5.3, 10.5mm fisheye

Tired after a day of shooting, resting on the boatwhich will bring us back to the hotel. The cloudslook great; the boatman assistant went to the front.Without hesitation, I pulled out my fisheye lens,fixed onto the camera body and fired away.

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Nikon D2X, Centre Weighted metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO100, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter speed 1/500s, Aperture f7.1, 10.5mm fisheye

Shooting at an average temperature of 48 degree Celsius in Turpan, Xinjiang, China, having a good shade is very much desirable both for me as well asfor my camera body. The hole on top caught my interest and I switched to using the fisheye lens. I was lucky that I have the tourists in the foreground whoeventually become the main subjects in silhouette.

Nikon D300, Centre Weightedmetering, Daylight White Balance,ISO200, Program Mode, Shutterspeed 1/100s, Aperture f5, 10.5mmfisheye

The extremely wide coverage exhibitedby the fisheye lens allows me to shootthis picture while standing about 1metre from the fountain in the front,and yet able to cover so manyfountains in the background. I have tobe careful not to shoot my shoes as Itiled the camera downwards. If I wereto use the 18mm lens, I would haveto shift myself much further away fromthe fountain in front to get thiscoverage.

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Nikon D2X, 3D Matrix metering, Auto WhiteBalance, ISO1600, Aperture Priority Mode, SB800Flash fired, Shutter speed 1/13s, Aperture f2.8,10.5mm fisheye

My movement was restricted for this shoot as we wereconfined within the 4 walls. The warriors were movingfast. The strokes were fierce and movementunpredictable. I was actually about 3 metres away fromthem. I had to use the fisheye lens to ensure that Ihave coverage of the 2 warriors. I used slow sync flashto create the flash with movement effect. High ISOwas used to ensure that I get a faster shutter speedwith the slow sync flash.

Nikon D2X, Centre Weighted metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO200, Aperture Priority Mode,Shutter speed 1/160s, Aperture f6.3, 10.5mm fisheye

I hardly see such a scene, bank security guards on horseback. Taken in Turpan, Xinjiang, China, the fisheye lensprovided a wide coverage of the scene and the distorted faces of the horses look amusing.

Nikon D2X, 3D Matrix metering, Auto WhiteBalance, ISO800, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutterspeed 1/20s, Aperture f4, 10.5mm fisheye

The dark blue twilight sky was great. Well litarchitecture. The distortion created by the fisheye lensmade the curves more exaggerated.

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to choose from, which made many serious

amateurs spoilt for choice. Many wonder which

lenses are good for travel photography.

My various encounters in travel photography

assignments and personal trip made me realise

the importance of knowing your objective. Before

embarking on any trip, I do research by looking

at previously taken images and plan my trip.

I have my checklist of categories of things to

cover so that I do not miss out anything. In a

way, I am taking pictures to add to my stock

library of images which I can use one day.

Another important thing I realise is the need to

travel light and yet adequately equipped. It is

good to have your workflow in terms of what

lenses to use for various situations. For me, I have

my “3 treasures” in my small camera bag.

• Nikon 10.5mm fisheye

• Nikon 12-24mm

• Nikon 18-200mm VR

So far, I have no problem with these 3 lenses for

most of my travel assignments. Many will be

shocked by the picture below which show how

“mobile” I can be and yet these equipment allows

me to cover a wide range of subjects. This Nikon

camera bag has since become my favourite camera

bag. It can contain a Nikon D300 and my

“3 treasures”.

The 18-200mm VR is good for genera l

photography, which can include portraits,

landscape, still life, action and other general

scenes. The 12-24mm is good for shooting

interiors, architecture, narrow alleys etc. The

10.5mm fisheye is useful if you need an even

wider coverage of a scene. The distortion can be

utilised in a creative manner. While some may

lament that the 12-24mm may create distortion,

in my opinion, it is all about how we go about

doing “distortion control” by managing how we

tilt our camera.

Certainly, backup is important especially if you

are going to some places where there are

numerous photography opportunities. My D2X

is now my backup camera and the 18-70mm

lenses are my backup lenses, both of them are

usually packed neatly in my luggage. So far, I find

the D300 an excellent camera to work with. It

performed a lmost as wel l as the D2X.

Recently, I was in Perth conducting a photography

workshop. The airport is very strict with the carry-

on board weight limit. Since this is not a

photography assignment, I brought only the D300

and my “3 treasures” which made me survive the

screening process at the airport. My short stint

there did not allow me to travel to exotic places

like the Pinnacles, but staying at the South Perth

Esplanade and driving around the King’s Park can

get some interesting decent shots.

Text and Pictures By Steven Yee Pui ChungMBA, B.Eng (Mech), FRPS, FPVS, FPSS, FPSM, Hon.FPSM, Hon.FKCC, AFIAP

TRAVEL SMART & LIGHTTaking good travel photography pictures is

probably one of the many reasons why many

people are buying DSLRs today, coupled with the

fact that DSLRs are also made more affordable.

There are wide ranges of DSLR models and lenses

Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO400,Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter speed 1/1000s, Aperture f3.5, 12-24mmset at 18mm focal length

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Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO640, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutterspeed 1/1600s, Aperture f5.6, 18-200mm VR set at150mm focal length

Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO400, Program Mode, Shutter speed1/1000s, Aperture f16, 18-200mm VR set at 95mmfoca l length, touched up wi th Photoshop

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Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO640, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutterspeed 1/2000s, Aperture f5.6, 18-200mm VR set at62mm focal length

Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO200, Shutter Speed Priority Mode,Shutter speed 1/15s, Aperture f11, 18-200mm VR setat 52mm focal length

Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO320, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutterspeed 1/40s, Aperture f5.6, 18-200mm VR set at 18mmfocal length

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Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO400, Program Mode, Shutter speed1/640s, Aperture f13, 18-200mm VR set at 135mmfocal length, shot from a moving car

Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO400, Program Mode, Shutter speed1/640s, Aperture f13, 18-200mm VR set at 32mm focallength, shot from a moving car

Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO200, Program Mode, Shutter speed1/1400s, Aperture f10, 18-200mm VR set at 38mmfocal length

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Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO200, Program Mode, Shutter speed1/320s, Aperture f9, 10.5mm fisheye

Nikon D300, 3-D Matrixmetering, Auto Balance,ISO200, Manual Mode,S h u t t e r s p e e d 6seconds, Aperture f13,18-200mm VR set at24mm focal length

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Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, Auto WhiteBalance, ISO400, Program Mode, Shutter speed 1/10s,Aperture f3.5, 18-200mm VR set at 18mm focal length

Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, Auto WhiteBalance, ISO640, Program Mode, Shutter speed 1/15s,Aperture f3.5, 18-200mm set at 20mm focal length,EV -0.7, shot handheld

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Nikon D300, Center Weightedmetering, Daylight WhiteBalance, ISO1000, AperturePriority Mode, Shutter speed1/30s, Aperture f5.6, 18-200mm VR set at 150mmfoca l l ength , EV -1 .3 ,handheld shot through thefence in Perth’s zoo.

Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering, DaylightWhite Balance, ISO200, Program Mode, Shutter speed1/400s, Aperture f10, 18-200mm set at 170mm focallength

Nikon D300, Center Weighted metering,Auto White Balance, ISO1000, AperturePriority Mode, Shutter speed 1/20s, Aperturef2.8, 10.5mm fisheye, EV -0.7, shothandheld


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WINNER CHOW KIAN LEE TITLE WALKING IN THE MISTPHOTO TAKEN BY NIKON D300 FOCAL LENGTH:17MM EXPOSURE MODE: APERTURE PRIORITY

METERING MODE: CENTER-WEIGHTED, 1/500SEC, F/8

His images have illustrated numerous architecturaland lifestyle books including:

• Building Singapore’s Longest Road Tunnel– The KPE Story, SNP Edit ions, 2008

• The New Malaysian House, Periplus Editions,Hong Kong, 2008.

• Romancing the Tropics: Bedmar and Shi, OroEditions, USA, 2007.

• Singapore International Airport, ChangiTerminal 2, 2006.

• S i n g a p o r e N a t i o n a l L i b r a r y , 2 0 0 5 .

• Singapore Land Transport Authority, 2005.

• SCDA Architects: The architecture of SooChan, Images, Australia 2004.

• House of Solo, Indonesia, 2001.

• Singapore – China Suzhou Industrial Park,China, 2001.

• Singapore: Architecture of a Global City,Archipelago Books, S ingapore, 2000.

• Rethinking the Skyscraper: The complete worksof Ken Yeang, Thames and Hudson, UK, 1999.

• Modern Tropical Architecture: Tay Kheng Soonand Akitek Tenggara, Page One Publishing,Singapore, 1997.

• Raff les Hotel Sty le, S ingapore, 1997.

• Living Legacy, Singapore Heritage Society,Singapore 1994.

• Ken Yeang: Rethinking the EnvironmentalFilter, Landmark Books, Singapore, 1989.

• Innovative Architecture of Singapore, SelectBooks, Singapore, 1988.

PORTFOLIO

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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER - ALBERT LIM K S FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER - ALBERT LIM K S

Albert Lim KS is a renowned Singapore-basedphotographer who has honed his craft over25 years. He is the photographer of choice formany leading architects and developers inSoutheast Asia.

His pictures have been published in leadinginternational architectural magazines includinga+u (Japan), d+a (Singapore), Architectural Review(UK), Architecture Australia, MIMAR, SingaporeInstitute of Architects Journal, World Architecture(UK), Space (S ingapore) and Monument(Australia). He has also been a photographer ofrecord for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture(AKAA) and his photographs have featuredin exhibitions at the Venice Biennale and AedesEast Berlin.

In the early days he shot everything. After winningthe Kodak Singapore Photo Competition in 1985,he goes on to represent Singapore in the HongKong Dragon Boat photo competition andtriumphantly won the overall grand prize. In 1986he took plunge and became a freelancephotographer. He is later appointed the officialphotographer for Miss Universe Pageant 1987.And in both year 1987 & 1988, he receivedacclamations from Singapore Tourism Board forBest Photo in the Tourism Awards. His big breakin architectural photography came in 1988 whenhe was invited by Lena Lim of Select Publishingto illustrate the book Innovative Architecture ofSingapore.

These early experiences have all influenced theway he looks at architecture. He identifies theunderlying structure and unlike some otherphotographers who take half a day to set up andlight a single picture, using natural light, heuncannily identifies the angles and captures theimmediacy of an object and the transmutingeffect of light on space. His most recent workalso makes sensuous connections with landscapeand topography. His studio work is carried outin a renovated shop house in Koon Seng Road,designed by Richard Ho Architects, which wonan SIA Award in 1996.

In addition to his work with Singapore andMalaysian based architects such as Mok Wei Wei,Chan Soo Khian, Tang Guan Bee, Kerry Hill,WOHA, Ernesto Bedmar, Wooi Lok Kuang, TayKheng Soon, Lim Teng Ngiom, Tan Kok Hiangand Wil l iam Lim Siew Wai he has beencommissioned by several international architectsincluding Philip Johnson, Ken Yeang, RichardMeier, Kenzo Tange, IM Pei, Gwathamy Seigaland Moshe Safdie and has worked in China,Indonesia (Bali), India, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia,Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore.

His portfolio includes resorts, hotels, airports,MRT stations, schools, condominiums and houses.

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Beijing - National Centre for the Performing Arts, Designed by Paul Andreu, Taken with: Nikon D3

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Interior of Terminal 3at Beijing CapitalInternational Airport,Designed by:Sir Norman Foster

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Beijing – China Central TV (Under Construction), Designed by: Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren

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Beijing National Stadium or colloquially as the "Bird's Nest",Designed by: Herzog & de Meuron.

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MEMORIES OF GREAT WALL OF CHINA

SPORTS ADVERTISEMENT OUTSIDE WANGFUJING SHOPPING BELT

BEIJING STREET SCENE

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STAGE PERFORMANCE - Beijing STAGE PERFORMANCE - Beijing

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COLOR OF CHINA – GOLDBURST OF THE DRAGON

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Service Hours : Mon, Tue & Fri: 9am – 5pmWed & Thu: 9am – 7pm

Service Hotlines : Tel: (65) 6559 6363, Fax: (65) 6559 3669Email: [email protected]

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