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    Canon Powershot G11 Announced!

    Canon just announced the G11! Good news: Swival screen is back! Sync at 1/2000 flash. :) Bad news: Lens is the same as that of the G10 - i.e. not f2.0 and 28mm widest....:confused: I think with lots of folks already buying the LX3, G11 came a little late. They should have retained all the...
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    Canon Sports + Photography Seminar: Travel portion

    Starting this to discuss on the recent event held. The speaker was Mr Triston Yeo who shared with us tips on travel photography. Here are the key things I took home (some of which I already know but its good to hear it from a fellow photog): 1) Go out of your way to get the shot. 20 photogs...
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    Canon Sports + Photography Seminar: Sports portion

    Starting this to discuss on the recent event held. The speaker was Mr Albert Sim who has 32 years of experience in this field. Here are the key things I took home (some of which I already know but its good to hear it from a fellow photog): 1) Anticipate the shot 2) His equipment were: 3...
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    Canon Accessories discussion

    Went to the canon talk on sports & travel photography and realised that Canon sells some nice accessories. Thought I'd start a discussion thread here. Here's a list of items which were sold there: 1) Canon Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home bag (S$110) Only in Red as its Canon's corporate...
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    WTSell: Lens - Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM

    Advertisement Category: Want To Sell (WTS) Equipment Type: Lens Equipment Brand: Canon Equipment Model: EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM Price (S$): 1150 Description: No scratches on body and kept in a dry box. Lens is about 3 years old and performs well with no IS problems so far. Focusing is very...
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    Sunpak RD2000 for Canon review

    Picked up the compact Sunpak RD2000 a few months ago as I was attracted by its small size when folded. I also have several EX flashes but they are not exactly pocketable. Overall impression of this compact flash unit: 1) Portability Able to fit in my shirt or trouser pocket. Uses only 2 AA...
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    WTSell: Accessory - Canon BG-E1 Grip for EOS300D

    Advertisement Category: Want To Sell (WTS) Equipment Type: Accessory Equipment Brand: Canon Equipment Model: BG-E1 Grip for EOS300D Price (S$): 50 Description: Vertical grip for the old EOS 300D which I no longer own. Holds up to 2 BP511 batteries. Please contact me via PM. Deal at 6pm...
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    WTSell: Lens - Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

    Advertisement Category: Want To Sell (WTS) Equipment Type: Lens Equipment Brand: Canon Equipment Model: EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM Price (S$): 200 Description: This is a light zoom lens. It does not have IS but does come with micro motor USM. Image quality is average. Kept in a dry box...
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    WTSell: Lens - Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM

    Advertisement Category: Want To Sell (WTS) Equipment Type: Lens Equipment Brand: Canon Equipment Model: EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM Price (S$): 1150 Description: No scratches on body and kept in a dry box. Lens is about 3 years old but performs well with no IS problems so far. Focusing is very...
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    WTSell: Lens - Canon Various lens / Accessory

    Advertisement Category: Want To Sell (WTS) Equipment Type: Lens Equipment Brand: Canon Equipment Model: Various lens / Accessory Price (S$): See below Description: Several lens and accessories to sell off, light usage. 1) Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Original Kit lens from a EOS300D BNP...
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    5D2 / 500D Video Discussion

    Hi all, Starting this thread for all 5D2 and 500D users who are experiencing a whole new world in video recording. I recently got a 500D just becoz of the video recording and I am blown by its output! It puts my consumer HD video cam (a HF100) to shame. Now I can use all my nice Canon lens...
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    Singapore Flyer stuck since this afternoon (now 9:05pm)

    Just saw it on the news... hundreds are still stuck in the Singapore Flyer....:bigeyes:
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    EOS 50D High ISO Samples > ISO 1600

    We've all seen the motor sport picture shot at ISO 1600....;) I am wondering if anyone found the sample shots for the higher ISOs. I am just curious how they look like - esp the ISO 12800 shots.... Please share if you have any...
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    Everyone driver hates ERP....

    ;p http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoTqRQ29Od8
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    EF-S 55-250 f4-5.6 IS

    http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07082007canonefs18-55and55-250.asp Sounds like a very good lens for travelling! I am quite sure I will get one. F4 to F5.6!!! PLus IS! 55mm to 250mm very good range! Coupled with new high ISO capability of 40D!;)
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    Any 1080p HDTV to recommand??

    Hi guys, planning to get a HDTV with 1080p capability. Any model to recommand?? ;)
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    Looking for mini DV camcorder

    Hi all, Looking for a camcorder with mini DV and optical image stabilization. Any good recommendations? Open to HD also - but dont know much about this new format yet. I saw a post a few threads back that suggested the Panasonic NV-GS500. Is this still a good buy? Budget below $2k...
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    Was last night / yesterday (18 March 07) a hot day?

    I was perspiring the whole of yesterday in the day time as well as the night time. Worst, the air-conditioner was not working and my fan was blowing hot air! How was it in your part of town??;p
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    Photography Courtesy Poll Results...:)

    Ok, after several days of poll... here are the results! For Unofficial Photogs - the Hobbyist... most choose option 3. Courteous and still get the shot. Only 2 do not care if they block anyone. A small persentage is there to learn something and make new friends. Thus, generally well behaved...
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    Unofficial Event Photography Courtesy Poll...

    Ok, here is the Poll for all those who are there for the fun of it or to improve your skills... No biting, kicking, bitching or flaming.....:flame: If you are a unpaid hobbyist photographer at an event, what would you consider to be your priority??