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A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FROM NIKON

PHOTO: DAVID TAY

FOCUSA QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FROM

ISSUE 11 • APR 06MITA (P) 016/07/2005

Q & A CONTESTEVENTS

QUICK GLANCE

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02 EDITOR’S NOTE

04 - 22 FEATURED PRODUCT -COOLPIX L2, L3 & L4COOLPIX S5 & S6COOLPIX P3 & P4LENSESNIKON VIEW PRONIKON CAPTURE NX

24 - 25 COMPARE & CHOOSE

26 - 31 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

33 D70/D70s/D50WORKSHOP

34 - 39 PORTFOLIO : DAVID TAY

40 - 41 PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

42 - 48 EVENTS

49 Q & A CONTEST

51 FREE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYWORKSHOP

52 - 54 YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERAWARD - CONTEST

56 COMING EVENTS/CONTACTS

WHAT’S WITHIN

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What was I doing thirty years ago? Let me see; play pick-up stickswith neighbours, play hide and seek with cousins, go on imaginarytea parties with my dolls….. Arggghhh! I AM GETTING LONG IN THETOOTH! Sorry, sorry, sorry typical early thirties women’s response toage. Coming back to the point, backward compatibility is some whatundervalued by people nowadays? Today we cannot even get ourcomputer to remain obsolete proof in less than a decade! Lets take that into context, *11977 Nikon shifts SLR lens type to AI(Automatic maximum aperture Indexing). Yes that was almost thirtyyears ago when AI lenses were introduced and today on your shinynew Nikon D200 when its get mounted you get metering! How’s thatfor a hat trick?

Forgive me for rambling but I do get nostalgic when a classic like theAF 105mm/f2.8D gets refreshed (see our latest lens announcementpage 19)! Do not get me wrong, I strongly believe that any productthat can be improved should and when the quicker it is done the better!Since the launch of our AF-S DX VR 18~200 Nikkor Zoom f3.5~5.6G,I have never seen so much excitement from consumers for a lens since!Hopefully this new lens will generate as much enthusiasm as theprevious launch.

Along the same vein, our latest reiteration of our software NikonCapture NX is going to bring a sparkle of imagination in a many auser’s way in which they are going to do post processing. Not to blowour trumpets but I feel this software is going to be a welcome editionfor many photographers; professional and amateurs al ike!

This issue also has the privilege to feature David PC Tay, who is theCEO of SPH Magazines which has among its stable of magazines inthe likes of Her World, Home & Décor, Her World Brides, Citta Bella etc.He is also the President of The Photographic Society of Singapore, oneof his various high profile portfolios. Despite his busy schedule, hetakes time off to explore the world with his newly acquired D2X system.

By the way, do take a look at the winning entry from Mr Wong ChekPoh titled “RAFFLES CITY” from our photography contest. Goodcomposition from a unique point of view plus nice geometric lines.Interestingly enough, the play on light and shadows made this evenmore appealing. Congratulation Mr Wong, you will hearing from usvery soon. By the way, you got to love our AF DX 10.5mm Fisheyef2.8 lens!

Sourcing for a new camera bag for your D-SLR? Our Q&A contest onPage 49 is giving away a Billingham Camera Bag worth S$290 proudlysponsored by M S Color.

Enjoy reading!

Brenda AngEditor Front Cover By David Tay

Editor : Brenda Ang

Contributors : Max Sim

: Jimmy Chia

: Dion Yong

Production : Wang Design Station

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NEW PRODUCTS

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NEWRELEASES

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photography, for more natural-looking portraits.A choice of 15 different Scene modes – 4 withScene assist – makes it so much easier to achievedesired results in a wide range of everydaysituations.

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These three COOLPIX digital cameras offer movie-shooting capability** in three sizes: TV movie size(640) for viewing on TV or computers, convenientSmall size (320), and Smaller size (160) forex tended record ing o r I n t e rne t u sage .

THREE COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERAS OFFERING EXCEPTIONALDESIGN AND HIGH-QUALITY FINISH, WITH THE EASYOPERABILITY TO LET ANYONE TAKE A BETTER CLASS OF PICTURE.Tokyo — Nikon Corporation is pleased to announcethe introduction of the COOLPIX L2, COOLPIX L3and COOLPIX L4. These three entry-level digitalcompac t cameras combine h igh-qua l i t ycomponents like a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens and abright 2.0-inch LCD with in-camera image-improvement features, in lightweight and compact,yet elegantly finished bodies.

All three cameras boast powerful 38-116mm(114mm for the COOLPIX L4) Zoom-Nikkor lenses(35mm equivalent), providing the liberty to zoomin for tight personal portraits, or zoom out to takein expansive outdoor scenes.Despite the compact design, COOLPIX L2 offersa generous 6.0 megapixels, COOLPIX L3 offers5.1 megapixels and COOLPIX L4 offers 4.0megapixels ensuring the refined image clarity thatyou can expect.

The new COOLPIX L-Series feature a bright, easy-to-view 2.0-inch LCD that’s now even easier tooperate with new icons and function selection,and easier on the eyes thanks to a new colorscheme.

Adding significantly to this convenient portabilityis the advantage of AA-size battery compatibility.One of the most widely available battery sizes inthe world, in alkaline, lithium, rechargeable orother forms, this advantage allows the user tocontinue shooting without worrying aboutinternational battery availability.

Unique to current COOLPIX digital cameras area range of Nikon capabilities that give the userthe power to automatically improve recordedimages in-camera.D-Lighting: Available in playback mode, the D-Lighting function selects and creates a copy ofimages with excessive backlight or insufficientflash illumination, adding light and detail whereverneeded while keeping other areas as they were.Face-priority AF* : Automatically detects andthen focuses in on people’s faces, regardless ofwhere they are in the frame, ensuring superbcrisp-focus portraits.

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix : Analyzes each image,automatically finding and then correcting theaccidental red-eye that sometimes occurs in flash

FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX L2,L3,L4

RCP S$299RCP S$499 RCP S$399

EFFECTIVE PIXELS: L2: 6.0 million L3: 5.1 million L4: 4.0 million

L2 and L3: 3x Zoom-Nikkor; 6.3-19.2mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 38-116mm); f/3.2-5.3; 5 elements in 5 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4xL4: 3x Zoom-Nikkor; 6.3-18.9mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 38-114mm);f/2.8-4.9; 7 elements in 6 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x

L2 and L3: 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity ( ), 10cm (3.9 in.) to infinity ( ) in Macro modeL4: 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity ( ), 4cm (1.6 in.) to infinity ( ) in Macro mode

L2 and L3: 2.0-inch type, 86,000-dot TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustmentL4: 2.0-inch type, 115,000-dot TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment

L2 and L3: Internal memory (approx. 23MB), SD memory cardL4: Internal memory (approx. 10MB), SD memory card

Auto, 4 modes with Scene assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait), 11 Scenemodes (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up,Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist), Voice Recording (L2and L3), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Color options, Blur Warning, Date Imprint, Self-timer (10 sec.)

L2 AND L3: With sound: TV movie (640) at 30fps/15fps, Small size (320) at 30fps/15fps,Smaller size (160) at 15fps L4: Without sound: TV movie (640) at 15fps, Small size(320) at 15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps

L2 and L3: 1) Single 2) Continuous (approx. 1.7fps) 3) Multi-shot 16 L4: 1) Single 2) Multi-shot 16

Range: L2 and L3: Approx. 0.3-3.0m/1 ft. - 9 ft. 10 in. (W), Approx. 0.3-1.75m/1 ft. -5 ft. 9 in. (T) L4: Approx. 0.4-3.0m/1 ft. 4 in. - 9 ft. 10 in. (W), Approx. 0.4-1.7m/1 ft. 4in. - 5 ft. 7 in. (T); Flash modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash and Slow sync.

L2 and L3: USB, Audio Video output L4: USB, Video output

Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery EN-MH1 x 2, AA-size battery (LR6 alkaline, ZR6 oxyride,or lithium) x 2, AC Adapter EH-65A (optional)

L2: 180 shots with alkaline, 600 shots with lithium, or 320 shots with EN-MH1 L3: 200shots with alkaline, 630 shots with lithium, or 330 shots with EN-MH1 L4: 250 shotswith alkaline, 600 shots with lithium, or 450 shots with EN-MH1 (based on CIPAstandard)

L2 and L3: Approx. 91 x 60.5 x 26mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 1.0 in.)L4: Approx. 86.5 x 60.5 x 34.5mm (3.4 x 2.4 x 1.4 in.)

L2 and L3: 120g (4.2 oz.) without battery and SD memory card L4: 115g (4.1 oz.)without battery and SD memory card

LENS:

FOCUS RANGE (APPROX.)

LCD MONITOR:

STORAGE MEDIA:

SHOOTING MODES:

MOVIE:

CAPTURE MODES:

BUILT-IN FLASH:

INTERFACE:

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

BATTERY LIFE (APPROX.):

DIMENSIONS (WXHXD):

WEIGHT (APPROX.):

FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX L2,L3,L4

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FEATURED PRODUCT - D200

RCP S$649 RCP S$749

Slim is in but now get ready for the new Wave-Surface Design. Following the successful releaseof Coolpix S1, S2 and S3, Nikon is proud toannounce Coolp ix S5 and Coolp ix S6.

Now features packed with state of the art in-camera feature, large LCDs and the powerfulPictmotion function that allows users to createentertaining in-camera shows. Coolpix S5 isavailable in Gross Silver, Gross Blue and GrossRed while Coolpix S6 is available in Matt Blackand Gross Gray.

PICTMOTION by muveeEntertainment with style, the Coolpix S5 and S6come with Pictmotion by Muvee that enableusers create so than just a slideshow – in fact, it’san imaginative function offering totally new in-camera entertainment. Allowing users to selectfavorite image and movie files, pick a style, andthen select a music file from one of 5 pre-installedin the camera, or even add their own music (viaPictureProject for Windows only) to suit the show,Pictmotion automatical ly analyzes al l theaforementioned elements to produce highlyentertaining shows with pace and transitionselected to match music and style.

Looking for a high resolution LCD Monitor?The Coolpix S5 comes with a 2.5”LCD whileCoolpix S6 comes with a 3.0”LCD. Both LCDmonitors have a surprisingly wide viewing angleo f 170° (bo th hor izon ta l and ver t i ca l )

The Coolpix S5 and S6 also featured new functionsuch as Auto Image Rotation, which detects picturesthat have been taken with the camera heldvertically, automatically rotating them to suit in-camera LCD playback.

Packed in the slim body is a 3x Zoom-Nikkor EDlens with a range of 35-105mm (35mm equivalent)that gives the photographer the freedom to zoomout for beautiful landscapes, zoom in for tightlycomposed portraits, and enjoy macro photographyfrom as close as 4cm.

TWO EXCITING DIGITAL COMPACTS PACKING NEW PHOTO-SHARING ENTERTAINMENT INTO ATTRACTIVE WAVE-SURFACEDESIGNS.

The eye-catching wave-surface designs with thin, compactdimensions make the COOLPIX S5 and S6 feel more comfortablein the hand.

FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX S5, S6

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For easy access tothe feature packedCoolpix S5 and S6,it is equipped witha Ro ta r y mu l t iselector that allowsf a s t c i r c u l a rscrolling for speedy

image browsing at up to 10 frames per second.

The Rotary multi selector also features a range ofbuttons that further simplify operation, while anon-screen icon with a cursor that tracks circularscrolling makes it easy to select desired features.Furthermore, users can choose to select functionsby name or icon according to their preferences,and all menus and icons have been made easieron the eye with a new color scheme and optimizedicon dimensions.

O N E - T O U C HP O R T R A I TB U T T O Nc o n v e n i e n t l ylocated at the topo f t he camerabody that makes itmuch simpler to take better quality pictures byoffering easy access to Nikon’s unique Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting

functions. With Face-priority AF*, the camerascan automatically detect people’s faces in theframe, no matter where they are located, toproduce sharply focused portraits.

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix can detect the unfortunatered-eye effect that can sometimes happen in flashphotography, then automatically compensate forit in-camera to produce more flattering results.D-Lighting (available in playback mode) enablesusers to improve images that are underexposedor taken with too much back light – creating acopy of the image with light and detail addedwhere necessary and well-exposed parts left exactlythe way they were.

WIFI CAPABIL IT IES (COOLPIX S6 ONLY)The COOLPIX S6 delivers the additional advantageof Wi-Fi capability. Offering IEEE 802.11b/gsupport, it allows users to send images wirelesslyto a computer as soon asthey are taken or to transferall images stored in memoryto computer in one go.

The COOLPIX S6 even supports cable-freeprinting**, enabling images to be sent directly toPictBridge-compatible printers without the needto use a computer at all.

EFFECTIVE PIXELS: 6.0 million

High (2816*), Normal (2816), Normal (2048), PC (1024), TV (640)

3x Zoom-Nikkor ED; 5.8-17.4mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 35-105mm);f/3.0-5.4; 12 elements in 10 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x

30cm (1 ft.) to infinity ( ), 4cm (1.6 in.) to infinity ( ) in Macro mode

S5: 2.5-inch type, 230,000-dot TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment (170-degree wide viewing angle) /S6: 3.0-inch type, 230,000-dot TFT LCD monitor withbrightness adjustment (170-degree wide viewing angle)

SD memory card, S5: Internal memory (approx. 21MB)/ S6: Internal memory (approx.20MB)

LENS:


LCD MONITOR:

STORAGE MEDIA:

FOCUS RANGE (APPROX.):

Auto, 4 modes with Scene assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait), 11 Scenemodes (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up,Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist), Voice Recording,One-Touch Portrait Mode, BSS (Best Shot Selector), Exposure BSS, Color Options,Blur Warning, Date Imprint, Self-timer (3, 10 sec.)

With sound: TV movie (640) at 30fps, Small size (320) at 30fps/15fps, Smaller size(160) at 15fps, Pictmotion (320) at 15fps; Without sound: Time-lapse movie at 30fps,Electronic VR (Vibration Reduction) available

5 styles selectable to playback movies or up to 30 still images, 5 music files pre-installed,max. 3 music files loadable*

1) Single, 2) Continuous (approx. 2.2fps), 3) Multi-shot 16 (approx. 2fps, only availableat image size 6M), 4) Interval timer shooting

Range: approx. 0.3-2.6m/ 1 ft. – 8 ft. 6 in. (W), approx. 0.3-1.4m/ 1 ft. – 4 ft. 7 in. (T);Flash modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Flash Cancel,Anytime Flash and Slow sync.

S5: USB, Audio Video output (via COOL-STATION MV-14)/ S6: IEEE 802.11b/g, USB,Audio Video output (via COOL-STATION MV-15)

S6: IEEE 802.11b/g, wireless range up to 20m (depending on environment)

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-64 (supplied)

S5: 210 shots with EN-EL8/ S6: 200 shots with EN-EL8 (based on CIPA standard)

S5: Approx. 93 x 59 x 20mm (3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.)/ S6: Approx. 100.5 x 60 x 21mm (3.9x 2.4 x 0.8 in.) excluding projections

S5: 135g (4.8 oz.) without battery and SD memory card / S6: 140g (4.9 oz.) withoutbattery and SD memory card

SHOOTING MODES:

MOVIE:

CAPTURE MODES:

BUILT-IN FLASH:

INTERFACE:

POWER REQUIREMENTS:


DIMENSIONS (WXHXD):

WEIGHT (APPROX.):

PICTMOTION

WIRELESS CAPABILITY:

FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX S5, S6 FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX S5, S6

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FEATURED PRODUCT - LENSES

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Having seen the rave about Wifi technology inCoolpix P1/P2, Nikon take one step forward withthe introduction of Coolpix P3 and Coolpix P4.

The COOLPIX P3 and P4 feature a 1/1.8-inchCCD. And because they offer 8.1 effectivemegapixels of image resolution that ensure shotsstay breathtakingly clear even when significantlyenlarged.

With the 11 wide-areas, it enables the CoolpixP3 and P4 to focus more accurately throughanalysis of a larger area of the frame. As a result,photographers can experiment with moreimaginative compositions, with main subjectspositioned away from the center or multiplesubjects, and still be assured of crisp, sharp results.For those who want more control, Coolpix P3 andP4 offers Aperture Priority Mode which allow theuser to control the aperture of the camera thuscontrolling the depth of view. A large aperturesfor attractive background blurring or stop down

to small apertures to extend crisp focus into thedistance – all while the camera automaticallyselects the most appropriate shutter speed foroptimized exposure.

To promote a higher level of photographic funand freedom, Coolpix P3 comes equipped withIEEE 802.11b/g LAN support.

RCP S$799 RCP S$699

HIGHER PERFORMANCE, FURTHER FUNCTIONALITY ANDEXTENDED PHOTO ENJOYMENT IN ATTRACTIVE BODY.

With WIFI support, it allow user to shoot and transfer imageswirelessly to a workstation or even to a PictBridge compatibleprinter that is attached to an optional Wireless Printer AdapterPD-10.

FEATURED PRODUCT -COOLPIX P3, P4

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There is also range of Advanced Scene modes (9Advanced Scene modes; 7 Scene modes) that givephotographers the ability to capture a single scenewith entirely different moods through the use ofthree effects that vary brightness, color intensity,sharpnes s , no i se reduc t ion and more .

For sports lover, COOLPIX P3 and P4 also featurecontinuous shooting at up to 1.8 frames per second.This capability is also complemented by 5 shotbuffer shooting that allows users to keep shootingin a continuous burst and have the camera recordthe last five images taken. Such functionality can

be great when trying to capture an event thatcould happen at any imminent moment.

The COOLPIX P3 and P4 make it easy to shootmovies with sound, with a choice of three modesoffering up to 30fps performance. There’s also aTime-lapse movie mode that uses pictures shotwith the Interval timer shooting function to createa movie in which the action appears speeded up.

Images can even be improved in-camera throughthe use of three innovative Nikon functions.Face-priority AF cleverly detects people’s faces toachieve sharp focus on them, no matter wherethey happen to be located in the frame.In-Camera Red-Eye Fix helps users make red-eyea thing of the past. Detecting the annoying red-eye effect that can sometimes occur in flashphotography, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix providesautomatic compensation for more flattering,natural-looking portraits in low light. There’s alsoNikon’s unique D-Lighting function available inplayback mode, which can improve underexposedimages or shots taken with too much back lightby creating a copy of an image with added lightand detail wherever necessary and well-exposedareas left exactly as they were.

Vibration ReductionThe most exciting element of the COOLPIX P3 and P4, is theinnovative VR (Vibration Reduction) capability. Originallydeveloped for Nikon SLRs, lens shift VR capability is availablein two modes that compensate for camera movement to realizea shooting experience akin to shooting at shutter speeds threestops faster.

The VR comes in two modes, Normal and Act ive .In Normal mode, VR compensate for minor movement that mayoccurs during handshake while Active mode compensate formore pronounce movement for example when the photographeris on a moving platform. VR also works in Movie taking mode,which enable to user to capture less shaky video footage.

EFFECTIVE PIXELS:

IMAGE MODES:


LCD MONITOR:

STORAGE MEDIA:

VIBRATION REDUCTION (VR):

MOVIE:

CAPTURE MODES:

BUILT-IN FLASH:

INTERFACE:

POWER REQUIREMENTS:


DIMENSIONS (WXHXD):

WEIGHT (APPROX.):

8.1 million

8M (3264), 5M (2592), 3M (2048), PC (1024), TV (640), 3:2 (3264)

3.5x Zoom-Nikkor; 7.5-26.3mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 36-126mm); f/2.7-5.3; 7 elements in 6 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x

30cm (1 ft.) to infinity ( ), 4cm (1.6 in.) to infinity ( ) in Macro mode

2.5-inch type, 150,000-dot TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment

Internal memory (approx. 23MB), SD memory card

With sound: TV movie (640) at 30fps, Small size (320) at 30fps, Smaller size(160) at 30fps; Without sound: Time-lapse movie at 30fps, lens shift VR(Vibration Reduction) Normal available

Lens shift VR (Normal/Active/Off)

1) Single, 2) Continuous (approx. 1.8fps), 3) Multi-shot 16 (approx. 1.7fps,only available at image size 8M), 4•'5fUltra HS (approx. 30fps up to 100shots), 5•'5f5 shot buffer (approx. 1.8fps), 6•'5fInterval timer shooting

Range: Approx. 0.4-4.0m/1 ft. 4 in. - 13 ft. 1 in. (W), Approx. 0.4-2.0m/1 ft.4 in. – 6 ft. 7 in. (T); Flash modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash and Slow sync.

P3: IEEE 802.11b/g, USB, Audio Video output P4: USB, Audio Video output

P3: IEEE 802.11b/g, wireless range up to 30m (depending on environment)

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-62A (optional)

200 shots with EN-EL5 (based on CIPA standard)

Approx. 92 x 61 x 31mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 in.) excluding projections

170g (5.6 oz.) without battery and SD memory card

LENS:

WIRELESS CAPABILITY:

FEATURED PRODUCT -COOLPIX P3, P4 FEATURED PRODUCT -COOLPIX P3, P4

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FEATURED PRODUCT - LIGHTING SYSTEM

Well read on as we willintroduce you to Nikon stateof art technology that arebeing implemented into ourline of COOLPIX Cameras.

Topic covered includes:VR (Vibration Reduction)Get to know how Nikon’sV i b r a t i o n R e d u c t i o ntechnology is able to assistyou in getting that perfectshot in low light or shakycondition.

ARE YOU A PROUD OWNER OF NIKON COOLPIX CAMERAS ORDO YOU HAVE THE INTENTION OF GETTING ONE?

FEATURED PRODUCT -COOLPIX PREMIUMS

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NIKON WIRELESS IMAGETRANSFER

Nikon is the first to launchWIF I enabled compactdigital cameras. Currentlyavailable are the NikonCoolpix P1, P2, P3, P4 andS6. You will be able to learnthe convenience of NikonWireless Image Transfer thatallow you to capture anddisplay immediately on yourWIFI enabled workstation orget your image printed outwirelessly from a PictBridge enabled printer with the optional PD-10 Wireless Printer Adapter.

IMAGE INNOVATIONS

Learn more about the in-camera functions such as D-Lighting, Face Priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fixthat are bui l t into Nikon COOLPIX cameras that provide enhancement to your image.

PictMotion by muvee

See the new innovation in Digital Camera. PictMotion by muvee enables Coolpix S5 and S6 to playback images and movie with beautiful transitional effects and background music all from your camera.

For more information, visit :http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/digitalcamera/coolpix/cppf/eng/index.htm


AF-S VR MICRO-NIKKOR 105MMF/2.8G IF-ED

TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased toannounce the introduction of the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, the world’s firstmacro lens equipped with Nikon Silent WaveMotor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR)systems. It offers a host of Nikon's advancedoptical features and technologies such as NanoCrystal Coat, Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass andInternal Focusing (IF) . The AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor105mm f/2.8G IF-ED is engineered for use withboth Nikon DX format digital and 35mm filmSLR cameras.

This lens has been developed to meet userdemand for a 105mm macro lens equipped withSWM, IF and VR system.

The SWM ensures fast and quiet autofocusing andquick switching between autofocus and manualoperation. The IF system also offers a non-rotatingfront lens element that facilitates the use of circularpolarizing filters.

With the enhanced VR system (VRII), photographerscan capture sharp images at shutter speedsapproximately 4 stops* slower [at near infinity to3m (1/30x reproduction ratio)] than wouldotherwise be possible. The negative effects ofcamera shake are greatly amplified in close-upphotography and can affect image sharpnessgreatly. The incorporation of Nikon VR technologyin a Micro-Nikkor lens expands versatility by, forthe first time, providing the sharpness benefits ofVR and improv ing hand-he ld c lo se -up

MAJOR FEATURES

• The world’s first macro lens offering reproductionratios of up to 1:1 and featuring the Nikon VibrationReduction System (VRII) allows high-quality hand-held macro shooting.

• The VRII function minimizes camera shake by offeringthe equivalent of a shutter speed 4 stops* faster atnear infinity to 3m (1/30x reproduction ratio)shooting.

• The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast andquiet autofocusing, and quick switching betweenautofocus and manual operation.

• Nikon ED glass element minimizes chromaticaberration. Outstanding Nikkor optical performancemakes it suitable for photography with both Nikondigital and 35mm film SLR cameras.

• Nikon Nano Crystal Coat further ensures superioroptical performance by virtually eliminating internallens element reflections.

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RCP S$1,500

• The Internal Focus (IF) design provides a constantlens length and eliminates rotation of the front lenselement, facilitating the use of circular polarizingfilters and the Nikon Close-up Speedlight CommanderKit R1C1 and Nikon Close-up Speedligjt Remote KitR1.

• 1:1 of maximum reproduction ratio and up to 31cmclosest focusing distance

• Up to 154mm working distance (at near 1:1)

• Two focus modes are available — M/A and M

• The nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening makesout-of-focus elements appear more natural.

• ø62mm filter attachment size


photography. What’s more, the VRII offers stableviewfinder image for easy frame composition evenat high magnification shooting.

In addition, the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mmf/2.8G IF-ED also features proven Nikon opticaltechnologies such as the Nano Crystal Coat, whichdrastically reduces flare, and one ED glass elementthat minimizes chromatic aberration, to providehigher resolution and high-contrast images.

The AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-EDensures high-quality and high-performance for allphotographers—from amateurs to professionals.

FOCAL LENGTH

MAXIMUM APERTURE

LENS CONSTRUCTION

PICTURE ANGLE

ATTACHMENT SIZE

WEIGHT (APPROX.)

DIMENSIONS (APPROX.)

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

105mm(Picture angle, when used with Nikon DX format digital SLRs is equivalent toa 157.5mm on a 35mm format SLR)

f/2.8

f/32

14 elements in 12 groups (with 1 ED glass element and 1 Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens element)

23° 20’ [15° 20’ with Nikon DX format]

62mm

83 x 116mm (3.3 x 4.5 in.)

720g (25.4 oz.)

62mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-62), Rear lens cap (LF-1), Bayonet hood(HB-38), Flexible lens pouch (CL-1020)

62mm screw-in filters, AF-S Teleconverters TC-14E II/17E II/20E II (Autofocusoperat ion is not poss ible. VR and AE funct ions are avai lable. )

MINIMUM APERTURE


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FEATURED PRODUCT - NIKON VIEW PRO

Nikon View ProHIGH SPEED AND VERSATILE PERFORMANCE WITH IMAGE MANAGEMENTAND BROWSING TO SPEED UP AND IMPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL DIGITALWORKFLOW – COMPATIBLE WITH CAPTURE NX AND OTHER SOFTWARE.

TOKYO Nikon Corporation is pleased to introducethe versatile new Nikon View Pro software. Thenew Nikon View Pro is designed to make viewingand handling of large quantities of images faster,and with versatility to make the professionalworkflow more productive. As digital files grow

in size and quality, professional photographerswill appreciate Nikon View Pro’s enhanced imagedisplay, faster browsing of NEF RAW files, andthe ease of editing IPTC information, all in aconveniently fast workflow.

New performance includes:Faster loading of thumbnails, faster NEF preview plus exclusive high speed processing, Action Keys, High Speed Image Management,IPTC Editing Performance, Versatile Display Modes for Image Comparison, Image Marking and FTP Transfer Compatibility

Nikon View Pro’s browser layout and speed toolsmake digital photography more efficient for high-speed image viewing and versatile image selectionand handling.

Of special interest is Nikon View Pro’s ability tobe used to quickly check image composition,focusing sharpness, exposure and other filecharacteristics. Nikon View Pro can also be usedto assist in organizing and storing images, andc a n a d d I P T C ( I n t e r n a t i o n a l P r e s sTelecommunications Council) data to individualimages and batches of images.

With the addition of Nikon View Pro, Nikon’s rolein the professional workflow reaches new levels

Nikon View Pro Major Features

• Fast image display• Speed up performance with multi-function "Action key"• IPTC data editing function• Convenient display modes• Marking• FTP* data transfer

of convenience and high performance. Beginningwith each photographer’s creative vision, theworkflow moves through Camera to NEF*1 toNikon View Pro to Capture NX. Nikon softwareand hardware p roduc t s enhance eachphotographer ’s persona l c rea t i v i t y wi thperformance that will enable higher productivity.

Blended into the professional workflow, NikonView Pro can make the process of handling largequantities of images for selection and editing moreseamless; this will be especially beneficial forphotographers that shoot large quantities andneed to quickly examine and organize selectedimages.

For more information, please visit:http://www.nikon.com.sg/announcementarticle.php?announcementid=44

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PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITIONFEATURED PRODUCT - CAPTURE NX

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ADVANCING FULL-SCALE DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSINGAND EDIT ING

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation announces the newdigital image editing software, Capture NX, featuringNik Software, Inc.’s patented U Point™ technology.This new product, evolving from previously released

Nikon Capture 4 software, gives digital photographersmore powerful tools complimented by simple andvisual operation for exploring NEF, JPEG and TIFFfiles potential for optimizing images.

Advancing the world-acclaimed Nikon Captureconcept, Capture NX releases not only the latestpowers of Nikon’s Electronic Format (NEF) files; forthe first time, it makes image processing of JPEG andTIFF files created by other cameras elegant and easyenough for any photographer to implement*.

A user-friendly interface makes image editing morevisually intuitive and provides access to all necessaryenhancement tools. Nikon’s legendary expertise increating innovative digital cameras and images hasexpanded the potential for high quality digitalphotography which will soon be complimented byCapture NX with its technology to maximize thepotential for each compatible image. Withperformance, versatility and convenience it is theperfect match to any Nikon digital camera, as wellas for any other camera brand that produces JPEGand TIFF files. Among some of Capture NX software’shighlights are the following major features.*Some Capture NX functions apply to NEF files only.

MAJOR FEATURES• New U Point Technology• Sophisticated Edit List• Powerful Image Browser• Improved batch processing• Selective tools• Color Management control• Advancing the convenience of Nikon Capture 4• Compatible with the Nikon Total Imaging SystemFor more information, visit http://www.capturenx.com

PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITIONC O M PA R E A N D C H O O S E

Typical Kazak nomads’ Yurt

COOLPIX L2

Price

SGD$499

Megapixels

6.0

Built in Memory

23MB

Optical Zoom / Digital Zoom

3x Optical Zoom(6.3mm-19.2mm) / 4x Digital Zoom

Viewfinder

-

Macro Capability

10cm

Movie Recording Mode

With sound• TV Mode (640x 480

@ 30fps/15fps)• Small Size (320x240

@ 30fps/15fps)• Smaller Size

(160x120 @15fps)

ISO

Auto Gain up to ISO 200

Shutter

Auto (4 – 1/1500 second)

LCD Display

2.0” 86,000 dot TFT LCD withbrightness adjustment

AF Assist Illuminator

Yes

Battery Life

180 shots with LR6(AAAlkaline) or Approx. 320 withEN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MHbatteries, or Approx 600 shotswith Lithium batteries

Size / Weight

91 x 60.5 x 26mm / 120g

Special Features

-

Support Standards

PictBridge

COOLPIX L3

Price

SGD$399

Megapixels

5.1

Built in Memory

23MB

Optical Zoom

3x Optical Zoom (6.3mm-19.2mm) / 4x Digital Zoom

Viewfinder

-

Macro Capability

10cm


With sound• TV Mode (640x 480

@ 30fps/15fps)• Small Size (320x240

@ 30fps/15fps)• Smaller Size

(160x120 @15fps)

ISO


Shutter


LCD Display

2.0” 86,000 dot TFT LCD withbrightness adjustment


Yes

Battery Life


Size / Weight

91 x 60.5 x 26mm / 120g

Special Features

-

Support Standards

PictBridge

COOLPIX L4

Price

SGD$299

Megapixels

4.0

Built in Memory

10MB

Optical Zoom

3x Optical Zoom (6.3mm-18.9mm) / 4x Digital Zoom

Viewfinder

-

Macro Capability

4cm


Without sound• TV Mode (640x 480

@ 15fps)• Small Size (320x240

@ 15fps)• Smaller Size

(160x120 @15fps)

ISO


Shutter


LCD Display

2.0” 115,000 dot TFT LCDwith brightness adjustment


No

Battery Life


Size / Weight

86.5 x 60.5 x 34.5mm / 115g

Special Features

-

Support Standards

PictBridge

COOLPIX S5

Price

SGD$649

Megapixels

6.0

Built in Memory

21MB

Optical Zoom

3x Optical Zoom (5.8mm –17.4mm) / 4x Digital Zoom

Viewfinder

-

Macro Capability

4cm


With sound and eVR (ElectronicVibration Reduction)• TV Mode (640x 480 @ 30fps)• Small Size (320x240 @

30fps/15fps)• Smaller Size (160x120 @15fps)• PictMotion (320x240 @15fps)• Time Lapse Movie @ 30fps

ISO

Auto Gain to ISO 200Selectable 50, 100, 200, 400

Shutter


LCD Display

2.5” 230,000 dot WideViewing-angle TFT LCD withbrightness adjustment


Yes

Battery Life

210 shots with EN-EL8

Size / Weight

93 x 59 x 20mm / 135g

Special Features

PictMotion by muvee

Support Standards

• PictBridge• ImageLink

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COOLPIX S6

Price

SGD$749

Megapixels

6.0

Built in Memory

20MB

Optical Zoom

3x Optical Zoom (5.8mm – 17.4mm) / 4xDigital Zoom

Viewfinder

-

Macro Capability

4cm


With sound and eVR (Electronic VibrationReduction)• TV Mode (640x 480 @ 30fps)• Small Size (320x240 @ 30fps/15fps)• Smaller Size (160x120 @15fps)• PictMotion (320x240 @15fps)• Time Lapse Movie @ 30fps

ISO


Shutter


LCD Display

2.5” 230,000 dot Wide Viewing-angle TFTLCD with brightness adjustment


Yes

Battery Life


Size / Weight

100.5 x 60 x 21mm / 140

Special Features

• PictMotion by muvee • WIFI IEEE802.11b/g

Support Standards

• PictBridge• ImageLink

COOLPIX P4

Price

SGD$699

Megapixels

8.1

Built in Memory

23MB

Optical Zoom

3.5x Optical Zoom (7.5mm – 26.3mm) /4x Digital Zoom

Viewfinder

-

Macro Capability

4cm


With sound and Lens Shift (VibrationReduction)• TV Mode (640x 480 @ 30fps)• Small Size (320x240 @ 30fps)• Smaller Size (160x120 @30fps)• Time Lapse Movie @ 30fps

ISO


Shutter

Auto ( 8 – 1/2000 second)

LCD Display

2.5” 150,000 dot TFT LCD with brightnessadjustment


Yes

Battery Life


Size / Weight

92 x 61 x 31mm / 170g

Special Features

Adjustable Aperture

Support Standards

PictBridge

COOLPIX P3

Price

SGD$799

Megapixels

8.1

Built in Memory

23MB

Optical Zoom

3.5x Optical Zoom (7.5mm – 26.3mm) /4x Digital Zoom

Viewfinder

-

Macro Capability

4cm


With sound and Lens Shift (VibrationReduction)

• TV Mode (640x 480 @ 30fps)• Small Size (320x240 @ 30fps)• Smaller Size (160x120 @ 30fps)• Time Lapse Movie @ 30fps

ISO


Shutter

Auto ( 8 – 1/2000 second)

LCD Display

2.5” 150,000 dot TFT LCD with brightnessadjustment


Yes

Battery Life


Size / Weight

92 x 61 x 31mm / 170g

Special Features

• Adjustable Aperture • WIFI IEEE802.11b/g

Support Standards

PictBridge

Text and Pictures BySteven Yee Pui Chung

B.Eng(Mech), FRPS, FPSS, FPSM, Hon.FKCC, AFIAP

WATERIN

MOTION

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In this second part of a series of techniques sharedby Steven Yee, he shall share with you the tips onhow to capture that motion of the water. StevenYee is the instructor for the Nikon D50 andD70/D70s workshop which he conducts atThe Photographic Socie ty of S ingapore.More o f h i s work s can be f ound onwww.stevenyeephotography.com

“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained inwater.” (Loran Eisely, The Immense Journey, 1957)

No doubt about it, some of the most stunning imagesever captured has some elements of water in it.Everyday, we get in touch with water. It can be theflow of your bath tub tap, or the fountain that is infront of your office building. If we go for our travelholiday, we will also chance upon the gentle streams,cascading waterfalls, beautiful fountains or even thestrong gushes of waves hitting the shoreline.

Somehow, most of us would probably ask some ofour family members to pose a shot with the waterfeature. We often overlook the fact that with amagical touch of your play of exposure, you canturn the scene into a magical world of fantasy, withthat blur motion of the flowing water.

It may sound daunting for some to believe that theyare able to capture such splendid images which the

professional photographers capture with ease. Witha little bit of effort and experimentation with thefollowing tips, you are on your way to getting thatvery first professional looking shot of water in motion.

The secret behind getting the water blurred in motionlies in the shutter speed. When we do photographyof water in motion, we have 2 choices, either tofreeze the water with a fast shutter speed of at least1/125 or blur its motion with a shutter speed of lessthan 1 second. Usually, we would like to capture themotion blur of the water.

For the benefit of those who missed the previousissue, here is a recap. As you look through yourviewfinder (for DSLR users) or your LCD screen (forCoolpix users), you may find something appearing:125 f3.5 – it means that you have a shutter speed

of 1/125 with aperture f3.515” f22 – it means that you have a shutter speed

of 15 seconds with aperture f22

The clue here is f22 is a smaller aperture than f3.5,which means that with f22, you will have a slowershutter speed as compared to f3.5. Smaller apertureallows less light to enter the lens, hence you willneed more exposure time in the form of a slowershutter speed. To clarify, 1/125 is a faster shutterspeed compared to 15 seconds. For the DSLR users,you can set aperture size easily to f22 with theAperture Priority Mode. For the Coolpix users, aswith all compact digital cameras, your limitation liesin the fact that your smallest aperture is likely to bef8 or f11. The smaller the aperture, the slower theshutter speed. If you can understand this fundamental,you are on your way to getting the image done.

To capture that motion blur of the water, your targetshutter speed is 1 seconds or slower. We shall discusson how to get it done:

• Setting your camera to Aperture Priority Mode,adjust your aperture to a small one until the

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

3-D Matrix metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO100, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter speed 1 second, Aperture f25, D2X, 18-70mm DX lens. In this picture, the flow of the water is interrupted by the rocks which results in the “turbulent” flow effect.

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camera meter reads 1 second for shutter speed.Sometimes, the lighting might be a bit too strongand it is impossible to achieve 1 second. Youcan overcome this problem by setting your ISOto the lowest, putting a piece of Neutral Densityfilter or Polarisor filter onto your lens, which willhelp allow less light to enter the lens, henceresulting in slower shutter speed.

• Setting your camera to Shutter Priority Mode,adjust your shutter speed to 1 second. Just awarning, if you use this method, you have toensure that the aperture does not blink or showHi, which means over exposure. If you have overexposure, you may like to set your ISO to thelowest and put on the Neutral Density filter orPolarisor filter.

• Setting your camera to Manual Mode, adjust theaperture and shutter speed on your own withthe aim of reaching 1 second for the shutter

speed. Use a lowest ISO, with the Neutral Densityfilter or the Polarisor filter if need be.

Usually, you may end up using settings like 1” f22at ISO100 or ISO200 (subject to differing lightingconditions) with the Polarisor filter if you want toshoot the water in motion blur in the day time. Forthe DSLR users, it is not be a problem for you to setthe aperture to f22 with most lenses. For the Coolpixusers, your limitation of f8 or f11 being the smallestaperture will mean that it is quite hard to achievethe 1 second shutter speed with your compact digitalcamera. In your case, you may set your aperture tof8 or f11, use a lowest ISO, add the Neutral Densityfilter or Polarisor filter (with the Cokin filter attachmentfor compact camera), which may probably give youreading like 8 f11 (subject to differing lightingconditions). This setting may get you some degreeof water in motion blur. As the saying goes, “betterthan not trying”.

3-D Matrix metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO100, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter speed 1 second, Aperture f25, D2X, 18-70mm DX lens. I chanced upon a flowing stream during a trip in China. We asked the driver to stop the car and explore possibleangles. There are not many rocks or contours in the water. Shooting the water flow alone will be quite boring. In the end, I decidedto use the twigs as a frame effect to complement the flow of the water.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

3-D Matrix metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO100, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter speed 1 second, Aperture f25, D2X, 80-200mm f2.8 ED lens. When we shoot the flow of a waterfall, it is good that we take into consideration the flow direction of the water.A straight cascading water will not be as interesting as the above, where the water flow gets interrupted by the rock formation, whichresults in a more interesting flow pattern.

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At shutter speed slower than 1 second, we willdefinitely need a tripod as well as a cable releaseor a remote control. If your camera does not supportthe use of the cable release or the remote control,you may like to activate the self timer in the camerato trigger the shot. If at all possible, avoid pressingthe shutter release button for such slow shutter speed,even if you have a steady tripod. You may like toavoid any form of camera shake if possible.

Another thing to share with you is the degree ofmotion blur of the water. Regardless with 1 second,2 seconds, 3 seconds or slower shutter speed, thewater will be equally blurred. The cause of concernhere is as the shutter speed gets too slow, you mayend up with other subjects blurred such as the movingleaves due to the wind etc. Hence, if you purely wantthe water in motion blur with the rest of the imageas sharp as possible, you may like to settle for justthe 1 second shutter speed with a decent tripod.

Things to look out for if you want to shoot the waterin motion blur:

• Look out for the direction of flow of the water.

• Avoid the angle where the water is lit by thestrong sunlight. This will cause a white “burnt”patch in the image.

• Look out for complementing subjects, such asleaves, rocks, anything that is stationary. Youwill need something stationary to contrast againstthe moving water.

With the above in mind, you can use this techniqueand tips in your search for the water feature. Trysome of the local places such as the Bird Park, Zooor Botanic Garden which has some nice waterfeatures. These can be good practice targets for yourfuture photography expeditions to waterfall “infested”places like China’s Jiuzhaigou etc.

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COMING NEXT...Coming up in the next issue, Steven Yee shallshare with you how to get great shots with the useof reflections. He shall explore the properties ofreflection, the tips and creative angles that youcan adopt for your practice. Look out for it.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

3-D Matrix metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO100, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter speed 1 second, Aperture f25, D2X, 18-70mm DX lens. These branches held on stubbornly against the flow of the water and not washed away. The branches are swayingwith the flow. To capture motion blur of the water but with some degree of sharpness for the branch is technically challenging. Hence,I decided to try the 1 second shutter speed. It works!

Picture (RIGHT) istaken wi th thepolar isor f i l ter .N o t e t h eelimination of thereflection of the skyon the leaves. Amore sa tura tedgreen is achieved.The filter also helpsto slow down thes hu t t e r s p eed .

Picture (LEFT) istaken without thepolarisor filter atthe Singapore BirdPark.

Centre-weighted metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO400,Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter speed 1/80, Aperture f6.3,D2X, 18-200mm VR lens. Taken at the Singapore Zoo.With a faster shutter speed, the motion of the water is“freezed” and looks just like any other ordinary snapshot.

Centre-weighted metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO100,Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter speed 1 second, Aperturef34, D2X, 18-200mm VR lens. With the 1 second shutterspeed, the motion of the water is “blurred” and the overalllook and feel of the image is changed, for the better.

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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPSWORKSHOP FOR

D70/D70s/D50 DIGITAL SLR

CONDUCTED BY:Mr Steven Yee, an award winning photographer, is the youngest in the world to beconferred the Fellowship of The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (FRPS)and the Photographic Society of Singapore (FPSS) in 2003 at the age of 23. He shallshare with the participants the different ways to harness the potential of the D70/D70s.

• The features of the D70/D70s

• Expectations -- Difference with the Coolpix, advancedfeatures that stand out

• The specifications in brief

• Exposure in brief (Quick into to shutter speed andaperture)

• Using the Program Mode

• Quick intro to P, A, S, M

• Metering settings

• Using the Custom modes

• Survival tips to get good images -- Steven Yee'sWorkflow for freezing objects

• Setting the ASA and White Balance

• The settings in the menu

• Focusing

• How to hold the camera

• File types, compression and sizes

• Camera maintenance (Cleaning the CCD, do's anddon'ts, maintenance of CF card)

• What to do if you want to change lenses

• Having that ideal set of equipment

To apply for Digital Workshop for D70 Camera, pleasecontact Diana or Kellyn

DID: 63343361Fax: 63344657Email: [email protected]

Operating Hours: Mon to Fri: 2pm – 10pmSat to Sun: 12pm – 6pmClosed on Public Holiday

VENUE:The Digital Workshop will be conducted at:

The Photographic Society of Singapore30 Selegie Road, Selegie Arts Centre BuildingLevel 2, Singapore 180030

NOTE:- Course Fee: SIN$20- Course Duration : Approx. 3 hours- Participants must bring along their D70/D70s/D50 for the workshop.

HIGHLIGHTS OF D70/D70s/D50 WORKSHOP

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER:DAVID TAY

art of photography, he is also a keen promoter ofthe ar t . Some of the major internationalphotographic events that have benefited from hisinvaluable leadership are the World PhotoCongress (1982), World Camera Show (1995,1997), Photo & Imaging Asia (2001, 2004, 2005),and ClickArt: World Meet of Photojournalists(2004).

Mr Tay is also the brainchild behind the SelegieArts Centre set up in 1995 . The Centre is now

David P C Tay is no stranger to the photographiccircles, both locally and inter nationally. Adistinguished photographer with many awardsto his credit, he is one of Singapore’s few verywell known photographers whom I have cometo admire and respect. For all his wealth ofexperience, he is a humble man with a willingnessto share his vast knowledge, a trait that many ofus younger photographers are grateful for.

Besides being an established practitioner in the

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Man with a vision

Film to Digital TEXT BY STEVEN P C YEE

Dav id Tay ’ s f i r s t sho t w i t h h i s D2X w i th 70-200mm f2 .8VR l ens cap tu red a pe r fo rmer tak ing a b i t e be fo re t heChingay Parade at just the right moment.

DAVID P.C. TAY

Enter the Dragon: one of Mr Tay’'s action shots at the Chingay Parade with artificial illumination.

In high spirits: a Japanese performer captured at the height of action during his dance item.

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: HUI MAN YAN

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the home of The Photographic Society of Singapore(PSS) , and the focal point of photography in ourRepublic.

Despite his busy schedule as a Chief ExecutiveOfficer of SPH Magazines, he has given Singaporephotography its much-needed support. He hasserved the PSS since 1975, and has been itsPresident since 1990 – the longest serving PSSPresident todate.

As a practitioner of the art, David Tay is widelyknown for his creativity. He was the first Singaporephotographer to be awarded the coveted CulturalMedallion in 1982 for his artistic achievementsand contributions to photography. His talent wasalso recognised by The Royal Photographic Societyof Great Britain and the International Federationof Photographic Art which have awarded him theFellowship (FRPS) and Honorary Excellence (HonEFIAP) distinctions respectively.

Mr Tay‘s passion in photography started in 1960,since then, he has always encourage youngstersto scale greater heights in the field of photographyand is ever ready to give them assistance andguidance. Although Mr Tay has written manyarticles over the last decade on the benefits andtrends of digital technology changing the landscapeof photography, surprisingly, he himself hadresisted using digital cameras. He was aware ofthe convenience and advantages they offered, butstayed faithful to his Hassablad and Leicas. It isperhaps a case of “old habits die hard”.

Three months ago, he acquired a D2X with70-200mm and 15-55mm lenses. He had his firsttry with the new “toys”at this year’s ChingayParade. Mr Tay himself was so pleased with theresults from his digital SLR that he abandoned hisconventional cameras on his vacation in Southern

Australia late February.

In this issue of the Nikon magazine, you'll be ableto see some of his pictures he took at the ChingayParade and in Australia.

I am certain you will enjoy them as much as I did.

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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID TAY

Woman of mystery: vibrant colours of the costume worn by aperformer serve to emphasise her dark mysterious eyes.

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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: SCOTT WOODWARD

Human leading animals or is it the other way round? Back lighting was used to good effect.

The Gap: tourists admiring the panoramic view at Southern Australia.

Rushing for food: a peak action shot of a bird in water getting to the food ahead of the others.

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID TAY

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The year 2005 was a good year for Nikon andall these were made possible with the kindcooperation and support from our dealers andbusiness partners.

In appreciation of our strategic partners, we heldour ‘Prosperity Dinner’ at the Fullerton Hotel. Priorto dinner, most guests were busy gambling with

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“chocolate” chips while the others were either atthe Chinese Calligraphy corner or having theirfortune told. During dinner, the guests wereentertained by dancers, singers and games.

We ended the night with the “God of Prosperity”and our MD made their rounds, conferring luckto all for the rest of the year.

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IT SHOW 2006VENUE: Suntec Concention Hall • DATE: 9 - 12 March 2006

Being the largest Digital, IT and Consumer

Electronics Exhibition in town, this year

they clocked a record high of 630,000

visitors during the 4 days.

With the launched of several new models,

our latest L, S & P series were moving

like hotcakes judging from our sales

per fo rmance , a l l t hanks to ou r

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1) 100°2) 120°3) 150°4) 170°

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PHOTOGRAPHERS GOINGP L A C E S : S I N G A P O R EYOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERAWARD OFFERS AN IDEALSTEPPING STONE FORYOUNG PHOTO BUFFSImagine getting started on photography at thetender age of 9! That was exactly what StevenYee did. Today, at the age of 26, he is a young,accomplished photographer and HonorarySecretary of The Photographic Society ofSingapore. He has also secured honours anddistinctions with The Royal Photographic Societyof Great Britain and the International Federationof Photographic Art among others. Having helda few solo exhibitions and his work published inseveral photo publications, Steven also instructsat PSS and photography workshops. However,there are not many others like him. In fact, youngand zealous photographers who venture to pursuetheir passion are hard to come by.

In this time and age where paper chase is rampant,parents feel the pressure to conform and encouragetheir children to focus on academic performance. Recounts Darren Soh, 29, full-time independentphotographer who began exploring photographyat 13, “… Initially, my mother was not exceptionallysupportive of the fact that I had an honours degreeand decided to be a photographer instead oftrying for a ‘real’ job.” Thankfully of course, sheis now one of Darren’s biggest fans. Darren’sworks have been f requent ly featured ininternational magazines such as DestinAsian andTIME magazine. Many may also have seen his

works in numerous solo and joint photo exhibitionsheld in the past 7 years. Amongst the manyaccolades he has received are InternationalPhotography Awards–Architecture Category(Honorable Ment ion) and Commonweal thPhotographic Awards (Highly Commended) 2004.

An internationally-acclaimed photographer whois testament to the fact that photography could bemore than a passion is none other than RusselWong. With a portfolio that includes celebritiesranging from political leaders to internationalsuperstars, Russel started photography at 18. Asa business undergraduate at the University ofOregon, he catapulted into a photographic careerunexpectedly when his photo of world record milerSebastian Coe made the cover for Track & FieldNews in the United States. A self-confessed ‘crazytrack nut’, Wong had cycled to a Sunday morningtalk in the park by Coe, shooting him on a roll ofKodachrome and a $160 manual Topcon camera– a gift from his father who’s a fervent amateurphotographer. A broad look at Wong’s careerand development over 25 years discloses a practicethat is marked by a confluence of opportunities,resourcefulness, obsessive drive and focus, a lethalcombination of strong commitment, tenacity andrelentlessness.

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In the same league but of a different genre, LeeTiah Khee, Chief Photographer of Lianhe Zaobaoalso started photography at a tender age. In fact,he began without a camera! Due to disadvantagedfamily circumstances, Lee used to borrow camerasfrom his friends to participate in the activities ofhis school’s photo club. The ultimate confidencebooster came when he won the gold medal of anational student photography competition (juniorsection) at the age of 14. Soon after, heparticipated in even more contests, working &studying part-time to finance his hobby. At 17,he was awarded Overall Best in the ASEAN PhotoSalon. Little did he know that from hobby topassion, photography – more specifically,photojournalism – became his vocation. “I’minquisitive by nature about things and peoplearound me. Subjects or scenes with a humantouch always excite me and I love the challengeof capturing the mood and character of the peopleinvolved.” Truly, photojournalism is one of thebest ways to do this, especially if well-framedphotographs are taken at the right place and atthe right time.

Sharing his vision on the future of photographyin Singapore, SYPA Steering Committee ChairmanKwek Leng Joo said, “A vibrant and culturednation requires an open and active arts scene.Photography, the art that represents emotions andthough t s and a power f u l med ium fo rcommunication, ought to be promoted amongstthe young. I t is sad to note that youngphotographers only account for a very smallpercentage of the local photographic community. This is evident in major photo clubs which havean average of only 5 to 10 junior members. Thisis precisely why we were spurred to introduce thefirst-ever Singapore Young Photographer Award(SYPA). We hope to discover and nurture buddingphotographic talents and attract more youngstersto pursue photography.”

Projected to be given out bi-annually, SYPA aimsto scout for photo talents between 13 and 25 yearsof age. Apart from winning attractive prizes ofup to $5,000 cash, winners will be invited tophotography enrichment courses and activitieswith mentorship by experienced photographers.

This Award is an extension of the To Singaporewith Love photo tribute celebrating the nation’s40th birthday last year. The opening date forsubmission is Friday, 10 February 2006 and theclosing date is 15 June 2006. All winning entries,as well as works of Steven Yee, Darren Soh, RusselWong and Lee Tiah Khee will be displayed duringthe prize presentation ceremony-cum-exhibitionin July.

Darren believes that “SYPA can be a very importantstep in the right direction” in elevating photographyto a professional level in Singapore. Otherphotographers interviewed also expressed delightand support for this inaugural Award which theyfeel will help to ignite the interest and passion inphotography amongst the young.

Log on t o SYPA’ s o f f i c i a l webs i t e a twww.SYPA.org.sg for more details and theentry form.

For enquiries, please contact:

Esther An at 6428 9318 or email [email protected]

Kim Leon at 6428 9302 or email [email protected]

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