How to care for your camera tips from Canon

            

Taking care of your camera is probably one of the most important routines to be done regularly if you want to keep your gear stay fresh and ready to take all the challenges it might take while you are using them. Holly from Canon Call Center shares with us some tips on how to take care of our gear so that it will stay on top of it's best performance.

Love your camera and the camera will love you back. :P

Makro Fotografi. Nikon Behind The Scenes: Get Closer with Macro Lenses

            

Nikon Ambassador and naturalist Ron Magill shares his advice on macro photography from Zoo Miami.

Macro Photography

Makro Fotografi adalah salah satu cabang dari fotografi yang juga mendapat perhatian di kalangan peminat-peminat fotografi dan naturalis. Makro lensa membolehkan jurugambar tersebut mengambil gambar close-up subjek dengan detail yang lebih terperinci. Kebiasaannya untuk memulakan hobi makro fotografi ini hendaklah menggunakan lensa jenis makro dan sedikit pengetahuan tentang eksposur yg betul seperti penggunaan nombor aperture  yg betul dan juga tidak lupa setting iso dan pencahayaan yg baik seperti menggunakan speedlight ataupun flashgun. Terbaru pula Nikon telah mengeluarkan speedlight wireless yg khas diguna pakai untuk tujuan makro fotografi. Jika anda ingin mengetahui lebih lanjut mengenai makro fotografi, Nikon Ambassador Ron Magill  memberikan tips untuk mengambil gambar makro yang cantik.

Semoga berjaya.

Canon EXPO 2015 in New York Virtual Tour?

Photo credit: Canon Rumors

Canon launches first ever virtual tour of the Canon Expo 2015 in New York to provide an insiders look of what the Future of Imaging Technology would look like.

Although the EXPO is already finished, Canon extends the excitement for those who can't attend it via the first virtual tour of the Canon EXPO through their website. I'll share with you the link later. :)

The EXPO featured more than 100.000 sq. ft. of exhibition space, revealing Canon's vision into the future of imaging technology and as well as displays of new and old products.

Canon EXPO will visit Paris and Tokyo towards the end of 2015 and Shanghai in 2016.

For more information and personal experience, please visit the website at here.: Canon EXPO 2015 Virtual Tour

Nikon D810: I AM COMING SOON (Official Announcement 26th July)

There's been a rumor that the new replacement for the Nikon D800: D800E is the new Nikon D810. The official announcement will be on the 26th of July. Here are the rumored specifications.

The new mode will most likely be called D800s

36MP sensor

No AA filter (just like the D800E, this time Nikon will only introduce one model without the AA filter)

Improved software to suppress moiré

Expeed 4 imaging processor (they may call it Expeed 4a)

New higher resolution LCD screen

sRAW

Improved video capabilities

Same AF improvements like in the D4s

Improved low light capabilities: one stop better ISO performance

Built-in GPS

No Built-in Wi-Fi

Improved frame rate at 5 fps (6fps with the MB-D12)

The new camera will be lighter (compared to the D800/D800E)

The price is expected to be higher than the D800E 

The camera will be made in Thailand

Catch you guys later and stay updated!

Canon EOS 1200D With 18-55mm Lens (M'sia) + 8GB + Bag

Canon have revealed their latest edition for the entry level dslr flagship, the Canon 1200D. For those who are new to photography and are searching for a good camera for learning, this one is worth to consider. Check out this promo video from Canon.

Product Highlights :

• 18MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• Full HD 1080p Video
• 3" LCD Screen
• 100-6400 ISO
• 9-Point Autofocus System
• 3 fps Continuous Shooting
• Scene Intelligent Auto Mode
• Compatible with Canon EF and EF-S Lenses
   

What's in the box :

• Canon EOS 1200D Body
• Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens
• Battery Pack
• Battery Charger
• USB Cable
• Strap
• CD-ROM
• User Manual

Warranty :

• This product is covered by 1-Year Canon Malaysia Warranty

Intereted in buying one? Check out our website.

 

Nikon D3300 Hands On Review

Hey all, it's been a while since my last post. Been busy lately with other stuff that i got little time to update this blog. So for all Nikon fans out there that have been searching for a good review and hands on of the Nikon D3300, here is it. Thanks to the camera store tv for the vids. :)

FREE Sandisk Ultra SD 8GB + DSLR Bag

Product Highlights :

• 24.2 Mp DX-Format CMOS Sensor
• EXPEED 4 Image Processor
• No Optical Low-Pass Filter
• 3.0" 921k-Dot LCD Monitor
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording
• 11-Point Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor
• Expandable ISO 25600 and 5 fps Shooting
• Easy Panorama Mode and Guide Mode
• Compatible with WU-1a Wireless Adapter

What's in the box :

• Nikon D3300 Body
• DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens
• Rechargeable Battery
• Battery Charger
• Strap
• Eyepiece Cap
• Body Cap
• Accessory Shoe Cover
• USB Cable
• AV Cable
• CD-ROM
• User Manual

Warranty :

• This product is covered by 1-Year Warranty

Interested in buying one? Check out our website site and follow through this link.

Canon 70D : Smart and Elegant HD DSLR

In these recent years, more and more professionals and amateurs find themselves into an era of new genre in videography that uses the current DSLRs that supports HD Video capability and Canon is probably by far is the best manufacturer in its class wouldn't you agree? One of the infamous and legendary HD DSLR are the 5D Mark III- Having a good video camera, great lighting setups, solid post-productions, and through the use of high quality lenses, even an amateur can produce a cinema like quality productions!

Canon have released their latest workhorse for HD Video DSLR, the Canon EOS 70D which replaces its previous model, the Canon EOS 60D which backdates to 2010 models. Their latest production will surely satisfy pro-sumer DSLR fans who are just getting into HD DSLR Videography. Priced at 1,200$ for body only, the 70D sits just right between the Rebel T5i (750$ body only) and the EOS 7D (1500$ body only).

While we can see a lot of improvements overall, the main killer features that needs to be speak about is their latest technology that provide faster autofocus, which is very useful for HD videos.

Have anything to add? Please share it in the comments.

Nikon D3200 Review

Are you a fan of Nikon DSLRs? Well, you're up for a good news from them as they hit the markets with their latest entry-level DSLR, which most Malaysians care not to know about? Just kidding, we love Nikon DSLRs and we know about them too!

The Nikon D3200 is currently the latest generations of the Nikon's entry-level DSLR line-ups. Featuring the latest 24MP CMOS Sensor, which gives it the right to stand tall as one of the highest pixel counts entry-level DSLR using the APS-C sensors in the market. It might not be a ground breaking revolutionary for the current DSLR technology but it is very competitive.

Nikon D3200 Specs Highlights

• 24MP CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100-6400(+ ISO 12,800)
• EXPEED 3 Image Processor (Same as the Nikon D4)
• 3.0" screen with 920k dot screen
• Full HD 1080p with 30 frames per second. (comes with 24p and 25p options)
• Microphone Sockets
• Twin IR remote receivers
• 4 frame per second continuous shooting
• Guide mode (very helpful for beginners)

Compared to it's previous models, the D3100, there is a lot of changes that we can expect especially from the pixel count, Full HD Movie, it's imaging processor. But what makes it a lot more worth looking is the option to upgrade for a Wi-Fi Transmitter that really takes it up a little notch especially for the cameras in the entry-level range.

Size and weight

From the size factor, it does feel a little bit smaller than the D3100. I don't really know why the manufacturer decided to go with this but I'm guessing that maybe they wanted to create a more light version of DSLR so that it is easy to carry.

Ease of Use

Of course, there is no other easy camera to use than the entry-level range as they have the Guide Mode Which helps us to understand on how to use the camera with ease.

So my verdict of this DSLR? It's worth the buy as for beginners who are looking for a great DSLR to start with which have lots of great features in it. Do you own this camera? If you do, please share your thoughts about this camera with the rest of us.

Want to buy the Nikon D3200? Buy at thekedaikamera.com.

Canon Newsflash 21.3.2013!

Canon ada polah pengumuman baru pake EOS 700D, EOS 100D, and lens EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, yg make teknologi baru STM(Smooth Transition Motor dolok USM) 

EOS 700D – key features:

• 18.0 Megapixel Hybrid CMOS AF sensor
• Creative Full-HD movies and Hybrid CMOS AF
• Vari-angle Clear View LCD II Touch screen
• Scene Intelligent Auto
• ISO 100-12800 sensitivity, extends to ISO 25600
• 5 fps shooting 9-point AF system
• Range of Creative filters
• EOS System of lenses and accessories

EOS 100D – key features:

• 18.0 Megapixel Hybrid CMOS AF II sensor
• Compact, portable design
• Simple shooting with Scene Intelligent Auto
• Optical viewfinder and large touch screen
• Full-HD movies with Hybrid CMOS AF II
• Creative Filters and Extra Effect Shot
• Built-in Feature Guide
• EOS System of lenses and accessories

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM – key features:

• Versatile focal length range
• Compact design
• Four-stop optical Image Stabilizer
• Smooth focusing with STM motor
• 0.25m closest focusing distance
• Super Spectra Coating
• Non-rotating front element
• Manual focus ring
• Circular seven-bladed aperture 

Canon 7D Mark III dah mok keluar taun tok?

Admin nenga cerita dah da mok keluar gik model baru Canon EOS 7D Mark II (maybe nama lain). Rami dalam forum2 photogpraphy madah akan kelua ujung summer (September 2013), kedak time 5D Mark III kelua taun lepas.

Sidak  pun ada mention something pasal maybe ada kemungkinan 3 prototype config and salah satu yg paling logik dipike sidak is

Specifications

• 24.1mp APS-C Sensor
• Dual DIGIC V
• 10fps
• Dual Memory Card Slots (Unknown configuration)
• 61 AF Points (I wonder if we’ll get red focus points in AIS?)
• 3.2″ LCD
• Build quality like 5D3
• GPS & Wifi
• $2199 or RM 67++ (expected price)
• ISO Performance to get close to the 5D3
• “Lots of video features”

Actually sidak Canon maok molah kedak mini EOS-1D X tapi dengan upgrade yg lebih bagus.. And paling2 spec yg sidak akan tuka is sensor nya , sebab kinek ada banyak APS-C sensors available dalam list sidak. And most probably akan kelua 24 MP.. rasa nya x kot nya make full frame camera. most probably sidak canon akan ngkah  crop sensor. sebab lie 7d sebelum tok adalah crop sensor. mun canon 5d mark iii n keatas is full frame right? if salah tolong betolkan. hehe. 

Canon 7D Mark II Out Soon?

First spec list in a long time for a Canon EOS 7D Mark II (maybe different name) from a known source in a while this weekend. Most people are now saying that this camera is probably being announced at the end of summer, with availability almost right away like the EOS 5D Mark III.

It was also mentioned that their could be as many as 3 prototype configurations of the camera out there, and this one of them.

Specifications

• 24.1mp APS-C Sensor
• Dual DIGIC V
• 10fps
• Dual Memory Card Slots (Unknown configuration)
• 61 AF Points (I wonder if we’ll get red focus points in AIS?)
• 3.2″ LCD
• Build quality like 5D3
• GPS & Wifi
• $2199 or RM 67++ (expected price)
• ISO Performance to get close to the 5D3
• “Lots of video features”

As we’ve been told before, this camera will basically be a mini EOS-1D X, and with that, comes a price increase. It was also stressed that about the only spec that may change is the sensor, as they have a few APS-C sensors available. I wonder about the megapixel count, though if Canon gets back to making industry leading sensors, I have no doubt 24mp could be a real winner.

What makes you a DIFFERENT photographer? ft. Making The Moment Photography

What makes you a DIFFERENT photographer?
featuring Making The Moment Photography

Creative Cleveland Wedding Photographer Brett Yacovella in action, explaining and sharing what it's like to work with the creative staff at Making the Moment Photography. Featuring real-life clients Jeff & Rachel Rice, this video has an authentic look that suits to his style of photography and we can say that Making The Moment Photography as a brand of award winning wedding photography. They'r in their own class. Don't you agree?  :)

So what makes them different? I think one of the reason apart from making creative photos and a really good photo is that making a "behind the scene" video like this makes you "different" from other photographers. It sets you apart from the others. It is also a kind of a free advertising for your photography works. If you can make your time to do a 5 minute BTS video like this for every wedding photography job, I think that people would really love to hire you in fact that's what I'm feeling when I'm watching this video. I know that maybe you don't have a luxury of time to do a video like this but perhaps maybe you can ask help or hire your videographer friend to do it for you. :)

But again, this is just an example. It can be anything. Be creative try to be different from the others. Upload your videos of behind the sceneson YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, you name it. I'm sure that you'll stand out more than the other photographer. InsyaAllah. :)

PHOTTIX STRATO 4 in 1 Wired/Wireless Trigger

The PHOTTIX STRATO 4 in 1 Wired/Wireless Trigger – Broaden your horizons – Take your flash off the camera. The 4-channel, 2.4 GHz transmitter and receiver units boast ranges of 100 meters and beyond. Running on widely available AA batteries, the small footprint transmitter/receiver system is a must for any kit bag.

Unleash your creativity. Get your flash off the camera. With the Strato Wire Flash Trigger you can take photos at sync speeds of up to 1/250* and ranges of 100 meters and beyond.

Use the PHOTTIX STRATO as a wired or wireless shutter release. Shoot photos from 100 meters or farther away from the camera. It features an innovated TTL pass through hot shoe on the transmitter and flash wake-up functions on the receiver.

Strato Transmitter:

The Strato transmitter features a hot shoe port and allows the use of TTL functions on compatible Canon and Nikon flashes when used on-camera. Use TTL and the AF assist light and wirelessly trigger remote flashes – a function not available with most flash triggers systems.

The Strato Wireless Flash Trigger system also acts as a wireless remote shutter release. Attach a Strato receiver to your camera’s remote port and use the two-stage shutter button to focus and take photos – just like a wired remote. Use the transmitter’s two-stage shutter button and take photos wirelessly. The Strato offers amazing possibilities for remote shooting.

The 4-channel transmitter has a fire “All” function – all receivers will activate (flashes or cameras) when the transmitter’s Fire All switch is set to “On” The transmitter can connect to a camera’s hot shoe port or by the 3.5mm PC Sync port. The Strato transmitter will also wake up flashes* in sleep mode.

Strato Receiver:

The Strato Receiver will trigger compatible flashes and studio strobes. The unit is equipped with a two-color status LED – Green when receiving focus or “wake-up” signals from the transmitter, and red when triggering a flash or releasing the camera’s shutter.

Flashes or strobes can be connected to the Strato Receiver with the receiver’s hot shoe port or the 3.5 mm PC Sync port. A 5 v. DC power adapter can be attached to the Strato receiver.

Unleash your creativity. Get your flash off the camera. With the Strato you can take photos at sync speeds of up to 1/250* and ranges of 100 meters and beyond.

The Phottix Strato receiver can also be used as a wired or wireless shutter release when attached to a camera with Phottix Accessory cables.

PHOTTIX STRATO C6 and the cameras they suit:

Cable Type	Compatible Model
	Canon 350D / 400D / Xti / 450D / 500D / 550D / G10

Additional Specifications:

Warranty	Phottix 12 Months Warranty
Frequency	2.4 GHz
Distance	100m +
Channel	4 channels
Batteries	2 x AAA batteries (Transmitter and Receiver), 5V DC
Max sync speed	1/250 sec (On compatible cameras / flashes)
Output	Hot shoe, 3.5 mm, 2.5 mm ports (receiver)
Input	3.5mm PC input port (transmitter)
Attachment	1/4 tripod lug, cold shoe (Receiver)
Input voltage	2.5-3.2V
Minimum response time	400us
Top ports	TTL port on the top of transmitter
C/F port voltage handling	5V
Flash port voltage handling: 5V(transmitter)	300V(receiver)
Body dimensions (transmitter)	85(L) x 40(W) x 38(H) mm
Body dimensions (receiver)	85(L) x 40(W) x 31(H) mm
Antenna	Built-in PCB antenna
Transmitter Weight	76g (with batteries)
Receiver Weight	66g (with batteries)
Operating temperature	-15 to 65 ℃
Storage temperature	-30 to 85 ℃

Package Includes:

• 1 x Phottix Strato Transmitter
• 1 x Phottix Strato Receiver
• 1 x Phottix Camera Cable
• 4 x AAA Battery
• 1 x PC Sync Cable