Tips & advise for Digital Life Canon Photo Marathon IV 2006

[lkk86]

halo all frez , anyone willing to shared any 'TIPS' for Digital Life Canon Photo Marathon IV 2006 ? Coz this is my 1st time joining this competition, so i need some advise like wat item must i bring/prevent, any preparation before the competition etc.... specially those hu[old bird] been participated the competition before... thx... CHEERS

[unseen]

Bring spare battery.
Bring spare memory card.
Bring travelling $$.
Sleep enough.
Drink enough.
Eat enough.

[denniskee]

i think most importantly, enjoy the whole event.

[nightwolf75]

Originally Posted by denniskee i think most importantly, enjoy the whole event.

best advice!

just to add - shoot with frens to double the fun. very lonely if u are doing it alone. dat is, if ur motive of going is to have fun. if u are going there to win something, then shoot alone.

[Lenscapes]

Bring Panadol

[art2d3d]

Tips:

1) Bring a Laptop, to view the photos. Can't trust your 1.8" or 2.0" or 2.5" or even 3" LCD.
2) An OSIM handheld messager.First AID kit.
3) Rent a vehicle - a car, motocycle or bicycle. Generous CS pls rent a mini bus to ferry.
4) If using Public transport - top up your Translink Card.
5) Name of the Competition will be change to Canon Amazing Photo Race!?!

Hehehe..

[jdredd]

bring camera..

[reachme2003]

enjoy and have fun. winning is secondary.

[Zplus]

Originally Posted by art2d3d ... 5) Name of the Competition will be change to Canon Amazing Photo Race!?! Hehehe..

This is very very true....

You will also get a Canon photographer's vest... which will be seen in CS B&S several days later....

[photographique]

I think the most important thing besides equipment is that you shoot on your own, but possibly share transportantion fees, or cut down the costs with a few friends


Don't know if Nikonians are welcomed...

[compro_1975]

only canon photographer and cam allow???

[nightwolf75]

Originally Posted by photographique Don't know if Nikonians are welcomed...

why not? heck... i brought my minolta Xt for the ride last yr, and they din even bat an eyelid.

was tempted to use my nokia hp.. but they din allow.

[zaren]

be creative!

[jdredd]

Originally Posted by photographique I think the most important thing besides equipment is that you shoot on your own, but possibly share transportantion fees, or cut down the costs with a friends' Don't know if Nikonians are welcomed...

heh.. of course they are welcome mah.. anything to try and tempt them to the right side what..

[ergoh]

Originally Posted by zaren be creative!

YES! be creative... think out of the box...no need to travel far far to take yr shot.
From last year experience. be creative you can create yr shot, no need to spend too much time to search for your shot.

Its going to be very tiring expecially when there are 4 topics this year. The bottom of it, enjoy with yr fellow frens to get the best shots..

[photographique]

Originally Posted by jdredd heh.. of course they are welcome mah.. anything to try and tempt them to the right side what..

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RIGHT SIDE!

Becareful of a flame war here...



I just want to add that, don't forget that you can also bring along a few friends who can be useful if you want set up a scene or something in case you think it'll fit the theme...

[clicknick]

Get people/animals to pose for u, eg. a friend, old man, young kids, some biker dudes, tortise, pigeons, etc.

[novello76]

be creative and out of the box in interpreting the theme..they are not looking for technically perfect photos..

[Razor54]

Watch your time, or you'll find yourself rushing through the day..... Take a few moments to digest the theme before heading out, that'll at least give you a decent headstart in what you are looking for. Or else you'll look like a headless chicken, don't know where to go.....or shoot

Most importantly, have fun!

[denniskee]

i went to their "briefing" last sunday, organizer said all digital cameras are welcome except handphone camera.

now i wondering, basecamp is at suntec convention hall.
3hr per assignment.
org. adviced to go far away from suntec.
travelling time est. to and back = 1hr to 1 1/2hr.
time to upload your photo (expect alot of perticipent) 15min.
time to think about the theme and to shoot = 1hr 45min to 1hr 15min.