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    Canon Flash - Getting Started

    Hi ppl, Just like to seek some advises on getting started with flash photography. My nature of photography is primarily my daughter as I am working on documenting her growing up. So far I have been shooting her with my Canon 60D + 50mm F1.4 + Canon 17-55 F2.8 + Sigma 30mm F1.4, and most of...
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    Balancing Lens and Body

    Hi everyone, Just like to find out if adding a battery-grip to my Canon 60D helps to balance a 70-200 F2.8 lens? I rented the 70-200 once and paired it with my 60D, the weight is imbalance and it strained my wrist a lot while shooting. Planning to rent the same lens soon, so wondering if the...
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    Gears for children stage performance

    Hi ppl.... Just like to seek advice on what is the possible setup to shoot a children stage performance. My daughter's school year end concert is coming soon and I am really excited about capturing her moments on stage. Last year I went with my 60D & a rented 24-105 F4, range was comfy as I...
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    Is Canon photo printer a good options?

    Hi everyone, I am about to design and print my daughter's photos into a year book and I would like to find out which is a good and budget printer (maybe other brand) to invest. Apart from the printer and photographic ink, what is a good photo paper that can display and retain good colors? I...
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    Back to film SLR

    Hi Canon fans, Just like to find out what were the semi-pro and pro SLR models from the 35mm film era. I owned a 35mm Canon SLR (Canon 500N) but it is a very basic rebel with only 3 focus points only (Stingy Canon...haha!) and the focusing is really slow. Film is simply irreplaceable by...
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    Editing with iMovie for iPad

    Hi everyone, I like to find out if the iMovie App for iPad/iPad2 suitable for importing and editing of video from DSLR and Camcorder? Or do I need to do video format conversion through other applications before importing to the iPad? I did a search in Apple website and the info I got is...
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    How to setup a Wordpress? MYSQL?

    Hi people, I am planning to setup a wordpress site on my webserver but I am stucked with creating a MYSQL database. I read about the steps in WordPress.org but unfortunately my webserver do not seem to have the phpMyAdmin and Cpanel installed online the web server. So how am I able to solve...
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    A daddy's backpack

    Hi CSers, I am in the midst of hunting a backpack that works like a camera bag cum diaper bag for traveling with my wife and 2yr old toddler to Phuket. I do have the sling-kind of Lowepro and Crumpler camera bag but they are simply camera bags which does not allow me to expand to be a partial...
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    Is there a budget stabilizer for camcorder/ Canon 60D

    Hi to all video buddies, Just like to find out if there is a budget stabilizer that cost below $500 and it works with camcorder and the Canon 60D + EFS 17-55 F2.8? I am not looking at DIYs as I am not good with hand-works. I just want to use it for family video so those pro level grade like...
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    Photoshop Action - Layout

    Hi, Not long ago I saw someone doing some album layout with Photoshop and he uses the Actions to generate the layout. He opens a blank template file that has space allocated for 3 photos and 3 individual photos (Lets called them Image A,B & C), so there are 4 files opened in photoshop. Upon...
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    Is it called a "Slider" or what?

    Hi to the experts, Recently I have notice a trend of videographers using DSLR to shoot video and many of them mount their DSLR onto a sliding track that is mounted to their tripod to achieve a smooth panning from left to right. What is that "slider" called? Is it cheap? It does look fun and...
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    Canon 60D - SD Memory Card

    Hi CSers, I have recently purchased my 60D that reads/writes SD card. The Sandisk SD card that is bundled in the camera promotion looks like a basic class 4 SD(8GB), normally I have some doubts with such entry level SD cards and will need additional cards to backup. 60D supports SDXC but I...
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    Camera metering and lighting condition

    Hi everyone, Can someone enlighten me on my problem. Thanks Recently I had went for a family retreat at Sentosa with a 400D and rented EFS 17-55 F2.8. Most of my shots are mainly my daughter at poolside and beach, I did not really get to see a clear image on my LCD screen as the sunlight...
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    A change of thought....to stay on with what I have?

    Actually I am almost ready to buy a 5D MKII with 24-105 F4L when my 5 years old laptop decided to "retire" and I have to park my savings for a new computer (should be getting the latest iMac). Since I am unable to get my desired camera, I am wondering if it is worthwhile to get new lenses for...
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    Buying an iMac with DIY memory upgrade...

    Hi everyone, I am planning to invest an Apple iMac to edit my family photos and videos soon and I am really glad that Apple has recently introduced a speed bump. My preferred setup will be the 21.5" 3.2GHz @ $2188 but I am not sure if I should top-up for the processor speed or memory...
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    Prime or Zoom?

    Hi everyone, I am planning to get a 5D MKII soon but not sure if I should get a 24-70 F2.8L to pair with it or continue with my 50mm F1.4 and maybe get a wider prime lens to add on. So far I have been comfortable shooting with prime lens and hardly use the zoom even it is available for me...
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    Baby Photography - How to DIY?

    Hi everyone, Just like to seek some advices from people on how can I make the photos of my baby better? Be it the equipments or techniques. I am still using film SLR, Nikon FM2, because I am totally crazy over films and have been experimenting with different kind of films. All the while I...
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    WTSell: Compact - LOMO Rainbow V Ultra Wide & Slim camera

    Advertisement Category: Want To Sell (WTS) Equipment Type: Compact Equipment Brand: LOMO Equipment Model: Rainbow V Ultra Wide & Slim camera Price (S$): 48 Description: It is a "Vivitar UWS" with a nicer body... Real Name: Jerry Contact Number: - Email Address: project_jer@yahoo.com.sg...
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    Canon 450D - Should I buy the kit or just the body?

    Hi to all, After reading camera reviews, I think 450D should be a good camera for a newbie like me and should be enough for me to take some decent photos of my baby as she grows up. I do own a Canon film SLR with 2 lenses, so should I forget about buying the kit and just get the body and...
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    WTBuy: Compact - Vivitar Vivitar UWS

    Advertisement Category: Want To Buy (WTB) Equipment Type: Compact Equipment Brand: Vivitar Equipment Model: Vivitar UWS Budget (S$): 20 Description: Hi all.... I am interested to buy 1 x Vivitar ultra wide and slim! Where can I find one? Have been searching high and low....can someone...