Recent content by JLee

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    Canon G1X !

    I had a chance to try out the G1X over the weekend. There are 2 things everyone should know; 1) besides the slow AF as mentioned before, the minimum focusing distance is 40cm to 1.5m! Even in Macro, minimum focussing distance is 20cm! 2) the video record button is in a tricky position. I...
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    Why my new 7D come with Shutter Count 0679 ??

    Mivec, someone posted this earlier, read it again: "I don't think there's cause for worry. The dealer probably used a common CF card for testing cameras. Your 7D just 'adopted' the last sequence number on that card."
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    Why Canon have not used CCD sensor on their DSLR yet?

    Yes what Tongki say is in line. I'm not a technician or engineer but I remember I read somewhere that explain CCD's photo diode are smack together and CMOS photo diode has "gap" and hence the engineers can built "transistor" in between to process the signal before output. Canon is producing...
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    Have you dropped your camera?

    Singapore Flyer's staff at the scanning area, dropped my 1DsMkIII with the 16-35mm lens attached :angry: My camera was just 2 weeks old at that time...luckily no damage at all :thumbsup:
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    Thinktank shapeshifter questions

    Yes possible but a bit tight.
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    Canon 1D Mark IV

    I totally agree!
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    Canon training session

    Anyway there's a link which is helpful for beginners to know more about Canon DSLR, it's pretty generic but it's good for beginners. Link here: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/enjoydslr/
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    Canon training session

    You will not be dissapointed only if you read what it is about before you sign up. It is stated very clearly that the product training is targeted for 1st time users and only covers feature and function of the camera and does NOT include photography or shooting tips. U understand what that...
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    Is 450D lowest ISO 200 or 100??

    The lowest ISO is 100. But when u set the Highlight Tone Priority to ON, yr lowest ISO then becomes ISO 200 only. For Live View, u need to enable it from one of the yellow folder in the Menu then set the Auto Focus function from the Custom Function to enable too. Press the Set button to...
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    Canon jio ppl to hip shiong: Myanmar

    $2400 / 3 = $800 per trip...wah I also want to join you la :bsmilie: Fly Silk Air, stay in 4 star hotel with internet access (in case ur not aware in Myanmar no phone roaming unless u use their local phone) photo set-up everyday by local pro, local transport plus 3 internal flights....all u...
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    Bali

    Ya that's a bit tight schedule, but it's like buffet for the TS, as the places are all on the same route, he/she can pick n choose where to visit :cool:
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    Bali

    There are many places to visit, especially for first time visitors. I suppose you are there for photography too, if not you wouldn't have asked in ClupSnap :bsmilie: In 3D2N, you should be able to do: Day 1 > Jatiluwih (rice terrace) > Pura Ulun Danu > Mengwi Taman Ayun > Batu Bulan > Tanah...
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    Bali

    Bali is > 5 times bigger then Singapore and you have to decide which part of Bali you plan to visit and stay at the nearest area. A good source for you to check out the hotels there is through Asia Rooms.com. Link here: http://www.asiarooms.com/indonesia/bali.html
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    Myanmar trip

    Canon Digital Lab is organising annual Travel Photography Workshops to Myanmar. Myanmar I (Nov 09) - Yangon, Mandalay & Bagan Maymar II (Jan 10) - Yangon, Kyaikhtiyo & Inle Lake Both trips are 6D5N. For more info, register in mailing list here: http://digitallab.canon.com.sg/index.html
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    Just to share infor on Food & Makan Photography Workshop III (Non-Halal)

    Please read the T&C again. Open to all camera users :thumbsup: