EOS Magazine April-June 2009 out now

[Tumbleweed]

You can buy the magazine from Canon Vivocity. The price is $10 and they have limited stock.
I bought mine two weeks ago so I don't know whether they still have them. Call first before going down.

This issue has the following articles:

1. Inside the 50D and 5D Mark II.
2. GPS for EOS (Geotagging)
3. How to use A-DEP
4. Alternative techniques if your lens does not have IS
5. Multiple flash techniques with two or more Speedlites
6. Using Canon DPP to edit JPEG files

[pattanct]

is there anyway to subscribe?

[CS TAN]

Originally Posted by pattanct is there anyway to subscribe?

Here:
http://www.eos-magazine.com/Magazine/Magazine.html

But, it will cost you more than S$22 per copy.

[rendition]

If you are a CPS member you get this posted to your mailbox every issue. To be one, just send an application (form downloadable from Canon site) but you need to own and include serial number of at least one xxD series body and one L lens.... and I believe have to somewhat be working in the industry. They requested me to send my business card that time.

[gazkw]

hmm can't seem to find the application form?

wonder if they discontinued CPS

[CS TAN]

Originally Posted by gazkw hmm can't seem to find the application form? wonder if they discontinued CPS

Scroll through the page. It's at the bottom.
http://www.canon.com.sg/section/cps/

[lightning]

Humm....I was wondering why Canon send me the EOS Mag, 5DM2 Mag and the PS-D10 Mag. I think that means my application to CPS is successful. Actually I am not a professional photographer but they still accept my membership. May be because the space for me to fill up the equipment list on the form is too few for me.

[gazkw]

time to submit ^^

wonder if shooting semi-pro freelance counts :P

[lightning]

Originally Posted by gazkw time to submit ^^ wonder if shooting semi-pro freelance counts :P

I think many members are not even close to semi-pro.

[StrifeYun]

Originally Posted by lightning Humm....I was wondering why Canon send me the EOS Mag, 5DM2 Mag and the PS-D10 Mag. I think that means my application to CPS is successful. Actually I am not a professional photographer but they still accept my membership. May be because the space for me to fill up the equipment list on the form is too few for me.

was wondering too hahaha
bro ya nv got ur card ?
must have been lost in the mail .... mine was lost when they first sent ... go shoot them an email

[lightning]

Originally Posted by StrifeYun was wondering too hahaha bro ya nv got ur card ? must have been lost in the mail .... mine was lost when they first sent ... go shoot them an email

Humm....my card got lost and the Magazines found it's way to my home.....very interesting....

[Garion]

Originally Posted by lightning I think many members are not even close to semi-pro.

That I would tend to agree. LOL. XD

For Canon SG the requirement to apply for CPS is just one xxD body and one 'L' series lens IIRC....and you also got to tick what kinda photographic line you are working in, from a list (e.g events, wedding, PJ, sports etc) in the application form but thats about it....when u submit they don't bother to check any business card or credentials or such at all that state you are a working semi-pro or pro photog...so basically one does not need to be even a semi-pro to gain membership to CPS.

Interestingly requirements for CPS vary from country to country. E.g some countries like UK are much stricter...they require you to have at least two pro bodies or 2 'L' lenses and be at least a working full time professional (or semi-professional) and provide credentials that you are so.

The CPS membership in Singapore is actually issued from Canon's head office based in Hong Kong I believe. It takes about 1-2 months for the CPS member card to be issued to you once its been approved.

[rendition]

Yes, Garion is right on the requirements and that translates to the much 'happening' service/benefits for CPS Members in UK or US. In SG, LOL... nothing, except the parts discount when sending equipment for service.

[axay1972]

I have browse through the magazine at Canon outlet in vivocity this afternoon.

Nothing much if compare to other photography publication.

[rendition]

Haha yeah, nothing exciting.