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ISSUE 14 • JAN 07
MICA (P) 324/06/2006
A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FROM
THEME: JOY TO THE WORLD
THEME : THE SECOND AFFAIR
PHOTO: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
Q & A CONTEST
QUICK GLANCE
WHAT’S WITHIN
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03 - 19
EDITOR’S NOTE
New Release:
- D40
- AF-S DX ZOOM Nikkor
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
- Wireless Transmitter WT-3
for Nikon D200
- HWM-D200 Review
- SB-400 SPEEDLIGHT
- MONARCH 56 Series
- SPOTTING SCOPE RA III
65/82 WP Series
- FSB-5
- HWM - S7C Review
20 - 31
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS BY
STEVEN YEE
33
D-SLR WORKSHOP
34 - 35
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
36 - 47
FEATURED
PHOTOGRAPHERTHE AXQUISITE GROUP
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FREE DIGITAL PHOTO
WORKSHOP
50 - 51
NEW - COURTS
54
Q & A CONTEST
56
COMING EVENTS &
CONTACTS
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FEATURED PRODUCT - D40
FEATURED PRODUCT - D40
RCP
S$1088
The most compact and lightweight Nikon DSLR ever,
combining outstanding picture quality with a design
that’s easy for everyone.
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the
D40, a new interchangeable-lens digital SLR that
combines the brilliant performance of worldfamous Nikkor interchangeable lenses and the
practicality of a remarkably small and light camera
body. The D40 has been designed with handling
and performance advantages that do away with
the frustrations often associated with compact
digital cameras, making it ideal for anyone who
wants to capture spectacular digital pictures without
complications.
Thanks to Nikon’s leading digital and optical
technologies, the D40 makes it amazingly simple
to capture beautiful pictures in almost any situation.
The D40’s body* is light and compact, making it
easy to carry anywhere, and its design incorporates
fewer potentially confusing controls and other
distractions, allowing anyone to take breathtaking
pictures while eliminating the need to "learn"
photography.
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The D40 features a Nikon DX Format CCD image
sensor with 6.1 effective megapixels and a highly
advanced Nikon Image Processing Engine. These
combine to produce exceptional image detail with
true, vivid colors. Nikon’s exclusive 3D Color
Matrix Metering II assures accurate exposure
control even in difficult lighting conditions.
The D40 has remarkably fast responses. It
incorporates Nikon's Multi-CAM530 autofocus
module and a 3-area autofocus system with a
cross-type sensor
located in the
center.
The D40 is ready
when you are. It
takes only 0.18
seconds to power
up, and the camera’s nearly imperceptible shutter
release lag time does away with the frustrating
picture-taking delay common with point-and-shoot
Take up to 100 action shots at approx. 2.5 frames per second
Using Continuous Shooting Mode.
digital cameras – assuring that special moments
are captured beautifully. Continuous shooting
makes it easy to capture the action by shooting
at 2.5 frames* per second for up to 100 shots
(JPEG FINE L-size or smaller).
DIGITAL VARI-PROGRAM MODES
Nikon’s scene-optimized Digital Vari-Program
modes allow the photographer to concentrate on
capturing nearly any type of scene without being
distracted by camera settings. All eight modes –
Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child,
Sports, Close Up and Night Portrait – are designed
to produce remarkable results
by
automatically
calculating the best
settings and ISOequivalent sensitivity for
each scene. The new
mode, Auto (Flash Off),
prevents the Built-in Flash
from popping up while
boosting the ISO, thereby
allowing the photographer to take pictures in
museums, concerts, school plays, weddings and
other low-light situations where flash photography
is prohibited. For more advanced creative control,
the D40 offers Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority
Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual modes.
easily in the
camera with
several color
filter effects, or
use black-andwhite or sepia
tone. Simply
apply to your
images with even more interesting options in the
menu. It’s easy, convenient, and fun!
WIDE VARIETY OF NIKKOR LENSES
One of the most important advantages of using
Nikon digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of
interchangeable lenses available. The D40 is fully
compatible with all AF-S/AF-I Nikkor lenses*,
each providing the exceptional sharpness, image
clarity, color reproduction, and fast, accurate
autofocus performance that Nikkor is famous for.
*Autofocus is supported only with AF-S and AF-I
CPU lenses, which are equipped with an autofocus
motor.
ASSIST IMAGES [NEW]
The newly introduced “assist images” help you
select the appropriate settings for many camera
features by showing an example image typical of
that setting.
The D40 offers handy "assist images" for main
camera features when you change camera settings.
These images are readily available to help you
select the right settings for your pictures.
RETOUCH MENU
The D40 lets you edit and enhance your pictures
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FEATURED PRODUCT - D40
INNOVATIVE INFORMATION DISPLAY [NEW]
D40’s innovative information displays can be
shown in Classic format or with the new Graphic
and Wallpaper formats for Digital Vari-Program
modes and Program
Auto, Shutter-priority
Auto, Aperture-priorit
Auto and Manual
(P/S/A/M) modes.
FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S DX ZOOM Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
LONG-LASTING BATTERY
All of this is powered by a new compact, highcapacity Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 that
shoots up to 470 shots* on a single charge.
*In single-frame shooting mode at CIPA standard
with Built-in Flash used
for 50% of the shots.
In situations where
fewer flash
pictures are taken,
the number
of shots per
battery
charge can
be expected
to increase
d r a m a t i c a l l y.
AF-S DX ZOOM
Nikkor 18-55mm
f/3.5-5.6G ED II
List Price
S$150
A C O M PA C T 3 X Z O O M L E N S
FEATURING SILENT WAVE MOTOR
AUTOFOCUS FOR NIKON DSLRS
NIKON D40 DIGITOR
To learn more about Nikon D40,please visit
Nikon DigiTutor Website at :
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/eng/d40/index.shtml
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Tokyo – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce
the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.55.6G ED II, which has been specially developed
to provide a compact DX lens equipped with
Nikon's compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor).
An ideal companion for Nikon's newest, smallest
and most affordably-priced digital SLR, the 1855mm Zoom-Nikkor lens will be included with
D40 digital SLR outfits. Incorporating cutting-edge
Nikon optical technologies such as ED glass and
aspherical lens elements, D40 customers will enjoy
superior image quality made possible in part by
legendary Nikkor optics.
The lens offers users the popular 3x 18-55mm
focal length range, which conveniently covers
picture angles that meet the needs of everything
from tight portraits to wide-angle landscapes.
Thanks to the compact SWM, the AF-S DX ZoomNikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens offers fast,
quiet and smooth autofocus performance. Further
ensuring exceptional image quality, the AF-S DX
Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II features
an ED glass element minimizing chromatic
aberration, and a hybrid aspherical lens element
to reduce astigmatism and other forms of distortion
while ensuring high resolution and contrast.
External lens design has also been improved for
smoother zoom operability.
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FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S DX ZOOM Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
FEATURED PRODUCT - WT-3
WIRELESS TRANSMITTER
WT-3 FOR NIKON D200
AF-S DX ZOOM-NIKKOR 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6G
ED II MAJOR FEATURES
• Offers the popular focal range of 18-55mm
(picture angle equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens
in the 35mm format) for use in a variety of
situations
D200 will never be the same with the WT-3 Wireless
Transmitter.
WT-3 is compatible to IEEE802.11b/g to enable
cable-free image transfer to a compatible computer
with the added assurance of wide-ranging network
and security protocols (TKIP, AES, 128/64 bits WEP).
• Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet
and smooth autofocusing
• An ED glass element minimizes chromatic
aberration, and a hybrid aspherical lens element
minimizes astigmatism and other forms of
distortion while ensuring high resolution and
contrast
For additional convenience, the Wireless Transmitter
WT-3 acts as a vertical grip providing alternative
buttons for shutter release and AF-ON as well as
Main and Sub Command Dials to facilitate more
comfor table shooting in ver tical for mat.
• Compact and lightweight, making it easy to
• Optical performance highly complements Nikon
digital SLR cameras
• The seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening
makes out-of-focus elements appear more
natural
Aspherical lens elements
ED glass elements
• Transfer Mode - Enables the D200 to transfer
images in the memory card to the configured
station wirelessly.
• PC Mode - Enables user with “Nikon Capture 4’s
Camera Control” to control the D200 and transfer
images without the need of memory card inserted.
• Print Mode - Enables user with the optional PD10 Printer Adapter to print to any Pictbridge
compatible printer wirelessly.
AF-S DX ZOOM-NIKKOR 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6G ED II SPECIFICATIONS
WIRELESS SPECIFICATION
FOCAL LENGTH
STANDARDS
18-55mm
COMMUNICATIONS
f/3.5-5.6
MINIMUM APERTURE
f/22-38
LENS CONSTRUCTION
7 elements in 5 groups
(one ED glass element and one aspherical lens element)
Front view of the WT-3 features
a shutter release button and a
sub-command dial
Back view of the WT-3 features
a EN-EL3e battery compartment,
AF- ON Button, Main Command
Dial and various indicators such
as POWER, LINK and BUSY.
Side view of the WT-3 features
the Extended Range antenna
connector cap, DC-IN Connector
and Ethernet Port.
IEEE 802.11 b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol), ARIB STD-T66
(standard for low power data communications systems)
(picture angle equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in the 35mm format)
MAXIMUM APERTURE
S$1080
FEATURES
The WT-3 enables the D200 to operate in various
modes.
carry
• Ideally complements the D40 kit
List Price
IEEE 802.11 g: OFDM
PROTOCOLS
IEEE 802.11 b: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
OPERATING FREQUENCY
WT 3: 2412-2472 MHz (13 channels)
WT 3A: 2412-2462 MHz (11 channels)
RANGE (LINE OF SIGHT)
Approximately 80m (262ft.) with built-in antenna Approximately 280 m
(919ft.) with WA-E1 extended range antenna and large ante nna at wireless
PICTURE ANGLE
76° - 28°50'
MINIMUM FOCUS RANGE
0.28m (0.9 ft.) (through the entire zoom range)
ATTACHMENT SIZE
52mm
COLOR
Black (Silver version are available depending on country or area)
SECURITY
TKIP, AES, 128/64-bit (104/40-bit)WEP
DIMENSIONS (APPROX.)
70.5 x 74.0mm (2.7 x 2.9 in.)
ACCESS PROTOCOLS
Infrastructure/ad-hoc
WEIGHT (APPROX.)
205g (7.2 oz.)
ETHERNET SPECIFICATION
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
52mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-52)
STANDARDS
IEEE 802.3u (100 base-TX)/IEEE 802.3 (10 base T)
DATA RATE
10/100 Mbps with auto detect
PORT
100 base-TX/10 base T (AUTO-MDIX)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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Rear lens cap (LF-1), Bayonet hood (HB-33), Flexible lens pouch (CL-0715)
LAN access point
DATA RATES
IEEE 802.11 g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54Mbps
IEEE 802.1 1 b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps
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FEATURED PRODUCT - LENSES
FEATURED PRODUCT - SB-400 SPEEDLIGHT
SB-4 0 0 SPE E DLIGHT
List Price
HWM -D200 Review
THE NEW COMPACT AND
LIGHTWEIGHT SPEEDLIGHT
Tokyo – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce
the introduction of the Nikon Speedlight SB-400.
This is a new external flash unit that provides
i-TTL flash operation in a compact and lightweight
body at an affordable price. The SB-400 offers a
guide number of 30 (ISO 200, m), and effortless
bounce flash function. The SB-400 is a flash unit
for entry-level digital SLR users, but it is also useful
for D2 series digital camera users as a handy
flash unit.
The SB-400 has been developed
to provide an entry-level external
flash unit which is compatible with
i-TTL flash operation. In
combination with cameras
compatible with Nikon
Creative Lighting System
the SB-400 is controlled in
i-TTL and D40’s M (manual) SB-400 attached to be D40
mode.
S$240
distance range from 0.6m to 20m (depends on
the ISO setting). Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction
and other flash modes can also be set on the
camera body. With the SB-400, users can easily
enjoy brighter and more natural lighting for better
flash pictures.
Nikon Speedlight SB-400 Major Features
• Compatible with i-TTL and D40’s M mode
• Flash head can be tilted in 4 steps; horizontal,
60, 75 and 90 degrees
• Flash shooting distance range: 0.6m - 20m
(depends on the ISO setting)
• Guide number: 30 [ISO 200, m, 20°C]
• Angle of coverage: 18mm (with Nikon-DX
format cameras), 27mm (with Nikon F6)
• Depending on the camera in use, the following
flash modes are available: Slow Sync, Red-eye
Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync,
Rear-curtain Sync, FV Lock, exposure
compensation, M (manual, only with D40
camera)
• Power source: two AA-size 1.5V batteries (also
compatible with lower voltage batteries)
Its flash head can be tilted in 4 steps, horizontal,
60, 75 and 90 degrees, and has a flash shooting
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Note: SB-400 cannot be used with cameras not compatible with Nikon
Creative Lighting System. SB-400 is not compatible with Advanced Wireless
Lighting.
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FEATURED PRODUCT - SB-400 SPEEDLIGHT
FEATURED PRODUCT - MONARCH 56 Series
SPEEDLIGHT SB-400 SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRONIC CONSTRUCTION
Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
GUIDE NUMBER (20°C/68°F)
30/98.4 (ISO 200, m/ft), 21/69 (ISO 100, m/ft)
ANGLE OF COVERAGE
Light distribution covers an 18mm lens when mounted on a Nikon DX format
camera and a 27mm lens when mounted on an F6
FLASH SHOOTING DISTANCE
0.6m to 20m (2 to 66 ft.) (Varies depending on the ISO sensitivity, zoom-head
RANGE
position, and lens aperture in use)
FLASH MODE
i-TTL, M (manual, only with the D40)
COMPATIBLE CAMERAS
All cameras compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System
FLASH EXPOSURE CONTROL
Slow-sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction in slow sync, Rear-curtain
SET ON THE CAMERA
sync flash, FV Lock flash, manual flash (with D40 camera)
BOUNCE CAPABILITY
Flash head tilts up to 90° with click-stops at 0°, 60°, 75°, 90°.
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch turns the SB-400 on and off
Power source / min. recycling time / no. of flashes (at full output)
With fresh batteries (These data may vary depending on battery condition)
Two AA-size penlight batteries (1.5V or lower) of the following types:
BATTERIES
MIN. RECYCLING TIME
MIN. NUMBER OF FLASHES* / INTERVAL BETWEEN
(APPROX.)
FULL FLASH OUTPUT AND READY LIGHT ON
ALKALINE-MANGANESE (1.5V)
3.9 sec.
140/3.9-30 sec.
LITHIUM (1.5V)
4.2 sec.
250/4.2-30 sec.
OXYRIDE (1.5V)
3.1 sec.
150/3.1-30 sec.
Ni-MH (2600 mAh)
2.5 sec.
210/2.5-30 sec.
(RECHARGEABLE) (1.2V)
* When firing the Speedlight at full output once every 30 seconds (120 seconds with lithium batteries.)
READY LIGHT
• Lights up when the SB-400 is recharged and ready to fire
• Blinks to indicate: insufficient light/insufficient battery power/incompatibility
of camera with SB-400/overheating
FLASH DURATION
Approx. 1/1300 sec. at full output
MOUNTING FOOT LEVER LOCK
Provides secure attachment of SB-400 to the camera accessory shoe with
a mount pin to prevent accidental detachment
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)
Approx. 66 x 56.5 x 80mm (2.6 x 2.2 x 3.1 in.)
WEIGHT (Without Batteries)
Approx. 127g (4.5 oz.)
INCLUDED ACCESSORY
SS-400 Soft Case
Nikon’s celebrated Monarch series takes a bold step
forward with threee new top of the line models that
combines exceptional performance with impressive
value – the versatile 8.5x56DCF, and the higher
magnification 10x56DCF and 12x56DCF.
All binoculars are O-ring sealed and filled with
nitrogen gas to withstand the rigours of harsh, wet
environments. All feature a large 56mm objective
diameter for brighter views, even in dark conditions.
And all lenses and prism have being multilayercoated to further enhance that brightness. Roof
prisms feature Nikon’s special phase-correction
coating for superb resolution.
The lightweight bodies are constructed from a
fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin, and all
feature a tough rubber coating for superior shock
resistance and a firm, comfor table grip.
Designed for a broad spectrum of outdoor pursuits,
from birdwatching and hunting to marine sports,
these new Monarch binoculars are the perfect choice
for those who want to make their adventures more
real.
These new models extend Nikon's portfolio of
binoculars and enhances the range of monarch
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series to include x36, x42 and x56 magnifications.
As with the entire Nikon Monarch family, the new
56mm Monarch line are fully waterproof (up to 1m
for 5 minutes) and fog-proof and features fully
multicoated lenses for maximum light transmission
and image quality. The new
Monarch incorporate
Nikon’s exclusive Eco-Glass
(made without the use of
arsenic or lead) for all lens
and prism elements. Prisms
feature phase-correction
MONARCH 8.5X56DCF
coatings and high reflection
mirror coatings for superior
sharpness and resolution.
MONARCH 10X56DCF
MONARCH 12X56DCF
Turn and slide rubber
eyecups, complemented by
long eye relief (19.2mm in
the 8.5x56, 17.4mm in the
10x56, 16.3mm in the
12x56), allow the binoculars
to be used as comfortably
by eyeglass wearers as
those with uncorrected
vision. A large central
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FEATURED PRODUCT - MONARCH 56 Series
focus wheel and adjustable diopter make focus easy
to achieve and maintain, even while wearing gloves.
FEATURED PRODUCT - SPOTTING SCOPE RA III 65/82WP Series
for easy adjustment
• Waterproof - sealed with O-rings and filled with
nitrogen gas (up to 1m/3.3 ft for 5 minutes.)
FEATURES:
• All lenses and prisms feature Nikon multi-layer
coating
• Phase-correction-coated roof prisms deliver high
resolution
• High-reflection mirror coated prism for bright
image
• High-eyepoint design assures clear, unobstructed
field of view
• Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click
• Lead- and arsenic free Eco-glass in line with
Nikon's commitment to the environment
• Rubber armouring for shock resistance and a
firm, comfortable grip
• Newly-designed objective caps with band so you
won't lose them easily (56mm models)
• Soft-to-the-touch neck strap for comfortable
wearing (56mm models)
• Lightweight body uses fiberglass-reinforced
polycarbonate
resin
(36mm
models)
MODEL NAME
8.5x56DCF
10x56DCF
12x56DCF
PRICE
SGD$650
SGD$700
SGD$750
MAGNIFICATION (X)
8.5 x
10 x
12 x
EFFECTIVE OBJECTIVE DIAMETER (MM)
56
56
56
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW (REAL) (DEGREES)
6.2
6
5.5
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW (APP ARENT) (DEGREES)
52.7
60.0
66.0
FIELD OF VIEW AT 1,000M (M)
108
105
96
EXIT PUPIL (MM)
6.6
5.6
4.7
RELATIVE BRIGHTNESS
43.6
31.4
22.1
EYE RELIEF (MM)
19.2
17.4
16.3
CLOSE FOCUSING DISTANCE (M)
10
10
10
INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT (MM)
60-72
60-72
60-72
LENGTH (MM)
197
197
197
WIDTH (MM)
144
144
144
WEIGHT (G) *
1140
1155
1180
ECO-GLASS
YES
YES
YES
MULTILAYER COATED LENSES
YES
YES
YES
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SPOTTING SCOPE RAIII 65 / SPOTTING SCOPE RAIII 65 A : SGD$440
SPOTTING SCOPE RAIII 82 / SPOTTING SCOPE RAIII 82 A : SGD$740
Explore the world in a sharper, clearer light with
Nikon's new RAIII WP Series of cost-effective
Spotting Scopes. All models feature large diameters
and all lenses and prisms have been multicoated
to deliver brighter views.
Each scope has been filled with nitrogen gas and
sealed with O-rings to make it both waterproof(up
to 2m for 5 minutes) and fog-free - the perfect
choice for a diverse range of demanding
environments.
Every scope boasts a tough rubber armouring to
give it shock resistance, a firm grip and superior
handling ease.
NIKON TARGET SIGHT TGS-1
And all models come with a detachable optical
sight - the Nikon Target Sight TGS-1 which is an
attractive new feature which attaches to the main
body to add flexibility. Target Sight enables sport
optics enthusiasts to adjust the scope easily and
efficiently.
FEATURES
• Enables easy targeting • Attaches to Spotting
Scope RAlll WP Series • Long eye relief • Fixed
focus • Small and lightweight
• Water resistant with O-ring seals •
Lead- and arsenic-free Eco-glass •
Compatible with Eyepieces
except
at
high
magnification with
Zoom Eyepiece
for Spotting Scope
Target Sight TGS-1
RAlll WP Series.
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FEATURED PRODUCT - SPOTTING SCOPE RA III 65/82WP Series
SPECIFICATIONS
Magnification ...........................................
Effective objective diameter ......................
Angular field of view (real).......................
Angular field of view (apparent) ..............
Field of view at 1,000m ...........................
1x
8mm
9.5°
9.5°
166m
BAYONET-TYPE EYEPIECE MOUNT WITH
LOCKING SYSTEM
A new, bayonet-type mount makes for easier
attachment of eyepieces. (Available with four new
high-eyepoint eyepieces.)
And each model comes in
two body types - straight or
angled; and two colour
choices - charcoal grey or
olive green. Whatever you
enjoy - be it birdwatching,
nature watching, hunting, or any of a broad range
of other activities - you're certain to discover a
new level of satisfaction with one of the new Nikon
Spotting Scope RAlll WP Series.
CHOOSE FROM FOUR NEW EYEPIECES
Four new eyepieces are also to be introduced to
compliment the new models, including a 3x zoom
FEATURED PRODUCT - FSB-5
eyepiece (16-48/20-60x Zoom), a wide angle
unit (30x/38xWide), another with a long eye
relief (20x/25x LER), and a basic eyepiece
(20x/25x).
F I E L D S C O P E D I G I TA L
CAMERA BRACKET FSB-5
Angular field
of view
(Real/degree)
• Ease of installation
and usage
S$240
The FSB-5 comes with
a tripod socket that
mounts to the base of
the COOLPIX S Series.
The FSB-5 also comes
with a mechanical
shutter release that
aims to reduce the
amount of camera
shake result from direct
pressing of the shutter
button.
20x/25x LER
eyepiece
16-48x/20-60x
Zoom eyepiece
30x/38x Wide
eyepiece
LIST PRICE FOR :
16-48/20-60x Zoom is ....................
30x/38x Wide is ..............................
20x/25x LER is .................................
20x/25x is .......................................
20x/25x
eyepiece
SGD$260
SGD$195
SGD$150
SGD$150
BRIGHTER IMAGES, EVEN AT TWILIGHT
Thanks to the 65mm and 82mm objectives, both
models produce clear, crisp, bright images, perfect
for a range of activities. The light, compact design
makes for easy portability and the added benefit
of being waterproof makes them suitable (up to
2m for 5 minutes) for all conditions.
With the recent focus and increase in the use of
Fieldscope and Super Telephoto photograpy with
digital camera. Nikon is proud to bring DigiScoping
to the user of COOLPIX S Series.
With the use of FSB-5 Compact Digital Camera
bracket, it allows Fieldscope to be mount on COOLPIX
S Series.
With the lightweight and ease of use of COOLPIX
S Series, it will definitely bring ease of carrying and
operation to the bird and nature watchers
The FSB-5 allows the user to mount
COOLPIX S1, S3, S5, S6, S7, S7c,
S8 and S9 on to any
fieldscope with a WIDE
DS eyepiece.
• Magnification Ratio
When the COOLPIX S
Series are set at Wide Angle setting, it is able to produce
images ration of 20x and when set at Telephoto setting,
it provides a magnification of 60x
• Mechanical Cable Release
The FSB-5 comes with a 50cm mechanical cable release
that effectively reduces the amount of camera shake by
preventing direct pressing of the shutter button. This will
effective reduce the blurring of the image taken.
16x/24x/30x Wide DS
Fieldscope
Angular field
of view
(Apparent/de
gree)
Field of view
1,000m (m)
(approx.)
Exit pupil
(mm)
Relative
Brightness
Eye Relief
(mm)
Camera’s
Setting
With zoom at
Widest-angle setting
ED82/
ED82A
16-48x/20-60x Zoom
With RAIII 65/65 A WP
16-48
2.4(at 16x)
38.4(at 16x)
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4.1(at16x)
16.8(at 16x)
15.2(at 16x)
With RAIII 65/65 A WP
20-60
2.4 (at 16x)
38.4(at 20x)
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4.1(at 20x)
16.8(at 20x)
15.2(at 20x)
With RAIII 65/65 A WP
20
2.0
40.0
35
3.3
10.9
31.8
With RAIII 82/82 A WP
25
1.6
40.0
28
3.3
10.9
31.8
With RAIII 65/65 A WP
20
2.5
50.0
44
3.3
10.9
18.0
With RAIII 82/82 A WP
25
2.0
50.0
35
3.3
10.9
18.0
20X-25x LER
EDIII/
EDIII A/
III/
III A
30X-38x Wide
With RAIII 65/65 A WP
30
2.2
60.0
38
2.2
4.8
19.3
With RAIII 82/82 A WP
38
1.8
66.0
31
2.2
4.8
19.3
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S1/S3/S5/S6
S7/S7c/S8
S9
With zoom at
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With zoom at
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S1/S3/S5/S6
S7/S7c/S8
S9
S1/S3/S5/S6
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S9
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focal length
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6,300mm
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6,840mm
1,400mm
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17.6
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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
THE ART OF FRAMNG
Text and Pictures By
Steven Yee Pui Chung
B.Eng (Mech), FRPS, FPSS, FPSM, Hon.FPSM, Hon.FKCC, AFIAP
This is not a new technique, as many painters had
executed it several centuries ago in various ways
for their masterpieces. The main difference between
the artists and us photographers is artists can add
a frame anytime in their paintings while the
photographers have to look for appropriate
foreground subject with distinct shape to frame
the main subject.
You may be surprised that the Program Mode
(Not Auto) on your camera is usually more than
sufficient to get the framing shots done, though
the Aperture Priority Mode is used in cases when
you need a bigger aperture to achieve a faster
shutter speed. No doubt, the image enhancement
software such as the Adobe Photoshop CS2 will
be very useful to allow you enough room for your
creative touches to make your images look better.
The “ingredients” for framing:
☛
☛
Foremost, you must identify a main subject.
☛
Look out for “clean” uncluttered background
to make your main subject stand out.
☛
Shoot wider and allow some room for
cropping later with the image enhancement
software such as Adobe Photoshop.
☛
Certainly, the lighting condition or the quality
of light is equally important. Getting shots
done in the early morning and late afternoon
will give that soft subtle tone compared to
the harsh lighting conditions which one can
see at the noon time.
Ideally, there should be a distinctly shaped
foreground subject which can serve as a
frame.
With the above in mind, you can use this technique
and tips in your quest to get those stunning images
of framed shots in a uniquely different way.
COMING UP NEXT...
Coming up in the next issue, Steven Yee shall
share with you on how to get great shots using
shadows. He shall talk about the appropriate
subject matter and the execution of the technique.
In this fifth part of a series of techniques, Steven Yee shall share
with you the tips on Framing – use of foreground subject to
mask a subject a distance away. A travel photographer and
photography instructor who also frequently conducts overseas
photography tours, Steven Yee also conducts the Nikon D50,
D70/D70s and D80 workshop as well as other courses monthly
at The Photographic Society of Singapore. Some of his other
Imagine yourself traveling abroad to a place which
is rich in historical architecture where the arches
and pillars look so magnificent. For once, you are
overwhelmed by the scale of the structures and
you may start wondering how to approach the
angles to take pictures.
Look out for it.
popular classes include the Digital Basic Photography Course
and the Art of Seeing Workshop. More of his works can be
found
on
w w w . s t e v e n y e e p h o t o g r a p h y. c o m
www.discovernikon.com
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and
This article may not be the perfect antidote for
you to get the shots done, but the following series
of images with its description should help you
embark in your journey in getting the shots with
this technique call “framing”.
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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO500, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Speed 1/320s, Aperture f4.5
I was in Xinjiang and we were exploring a village. This is the good thing about photography tour compared with those normal ones as we had ample time to
shoot what we wanted. We saw this frame but there was no subject. We were too modern dressed to pose for one another in this rustic setting. We had to “ambush”
and wait. The mother and her son came in and they were surprised to see the 7 of us clicking away. I used the Centre Weighted metering to capture the details
of the wall behind the mother and son. The shadow/highlight function of the Photoshop CS2 revealed the interior of the hut. If I used 3-D Matrix Metering, the
interior will be brighter but the wall behind will be over exposed. Aperture Priority Mode with the maximum Aperture and higher ISO were used to enable me to
get a faster Shutter Speed to minimize camera shake as I did not have the tripod with me.
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO160, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Speed 1/2500s, Aperture f3.5
The shadow and the opening of a doorway created a frame effect on this picture. There were no people at first, which made the picture somewhat empty. I waited
with 2 other participants from my Art of Seeing Oversea Photography Trip. When the people (main subject) appeared, we fired away happily. Centre Weighted
metering was used to ensure that the building was well exposed and the foreground doorway opening was darkened to make a distinct frame. As the picture
was not taken during noon time, the quality of light was good and the walls were not washed out.
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO100, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Speed 1/500s, Aperture f7.1
The group of us was taking shelter from the hot sun in this semi-desert. Notice how the harsh light washed out certain details on the wall and the floor. Through
the tunnel which served as a frame, I asked my friend to pose as the main subject. The Aperture Priority Mode was used as I needed a smaller Aperture to get a
bigger depth of field to have both my friend’s silhouette and the wall both relatively sharp. ISO100 was used as the lighting was ample and I wanted to see the
details. Centre Weighted Metering was used to get the silhouette effect.
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO200, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Speed 1/10s, Aperture f4
Sometimes, we have to create some setup with poses to get the shot done. I was in a palace in India with the participants of my Art of Seeing Oversea Photography
Trip and we were so tempted by this photography opportunity with the available models. A thought struck my mind and I requested 2 of these gentlemen to do
some posing for us. I asked one of them to stand on the outside as the main subject and the other holding the door handle to make him look relaxed. The man
outside stood in attention, and somewhat resembled a portrait painting on the wall. The Centre Weighted Metering was used as I wanted a good exposure of
the man outside. It was late afternoon with the light hitting the walkway, hence there was ample light outside as compared to noon time.
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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO100, Program Mode, Shutter Speed 1/125s, Aperture f5.6
A set up image with 2 security guards posing as the main subject. I had to wait for the tourists to move away in the background before I can start shooting.
I positioned the 2 security guards so that their silhouettes did not merge with the pillars. Centre Weighted Metering was used to get this silhouette effect. If 3-D
Matrix metering was used, I would end up seeing the details of the interior. The time the shot was taken was nearing late afternoon with subtle lighting, hence
the colour of the wall was not washed out.
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO250, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Speed 1/320s, Aperture f4.5
The tunnel walkway presents a nice frame effect with the setting sun’s subtle light as the light source. A jogger appeared and I fired away continuously. Aperture
Priority Mode was selected to allow me to use a bigger aperture to get a faster shutter speed even though the ISO was not very high. I prefer to use a lower ISO
for this picture to capture better details. Centre Weighted Metering was used to achieve this silhouette effect.
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO800, Program Mode, Shutter Speed 1/30s, Aperture f4
This picture was shot with a tripod but ISO800 was used in order to achieve a faster shutter speed to minimize the possibility of subject shake as the sangha
tend to move a little. This tunnel which led into the temple created a very nice frame. The main subject is the sangha. For this picture, the exposure will be similar
regardless whether the Centre Weighted Metering or 3-D Matrix Metering was used, since there was not too much contrast in the lighting condition as the monk
was surrounded by the bright candles. If there were no candles lit, the exposure would be a lot more trickier due to the contrast lighting.
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO100, Program Mode, Shutter Speed 1/350s, Aperture f9.5
Shot through a walkway of the hotel in Pushkar overlooking the holy lake. The walkway with the distinctly shaped arch formed a unique
frame. Centre Weighted Metering was used to ensure good exposure of the buildings (main subject) in the background. The picture was
shot during sunset and the golden light was seen highlighting the frame on the right with a golden glow. ISO100 was used to achieve better
details.
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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO100,
Aper ture Priority Mode, Shutter Speed 1/1250s, Aper ture f5.3
This gate which leads to the ar tificial lake in India ser ved as
a good fram e. There was a stru ctu re in the backgrou nd bu t
it may not be a strong enough subject though it can be a
complementar y subject. I waited and a man walked on the
plank. I had to wait till his silhou ette for m was distinct and
not m erged with the shadow before I fired away 5 shots. I
am not going to miss this shot, I told myself. Centre Weighted
Metering was u sed to get this silhou ette ef fect. IS O100 was
u sed as I wanted to captu re good details of the m oody
backgrou nd. The lighting condition was bright enou gh for
ISO100 to be u sed.
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO100, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Speed 1/5000s, Aperture f3.5
The wave was choppy and the boat was shaking. It was quite hard to hold my grip on my camera and hence I needed a faster Shutter Speed to minimize camera
shake by using the biggest Aperture with the Aperture Priority Mode. Centre Weighted Metering was used to get the silhouette effect and the top cover of this
boat served as a frame. I asked my friend to stand in front to be the main subject.
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO500,
Aper ture Priority Mode, Shutter Speed 1/160s, Aper ture f5.3
Luck was on my side when the dog began to walk up the
steps. I ran and managed to shoot this frame with the dog
as the main subject. I zoomed in with my long lens and used
Aperture Priority Mode with the biggest Aperture and the
ISO set to 500 to get a fast enough Shutter Speed.
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO250, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Speed 1/250s, Aperture f4.5
With a stroke of luck, these 2 ladies in their striking colour jacket appeared and were very good main subject as they stood out clearly. The walkway served as
a frame. The lighting was not ample, hence I had to use Aperture Priority Mode with the biggest Aperture and the metering set to Centre Weighted to get a
relatively fast shutter speed. 1/250s was good enough to minimize camera shake and there was no worry for subject shake as the two girls were not moving
much.
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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO500, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Speed 1/90s, Aperture f4.2
The encounter of 2 photographers and we shot each other. I was probably his main subject and he was my main subject. I had to use Aperture Priority Mode set
to the biggest Aperture and the ISO set to 500 in order to get a faster Shutter Speed since the lighting condition was not bright. Centre Weighted Metering was
used to base the exposure on the people.
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO500, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Speed 1/125s, Aperture f4.5
This is not the Taj Mahal, but the Humayan Tomb in New Delhi. The setting sun came with the rising moon coupled with the frame of the
tunnel walkway. I had to used Centre Weighted Metering to base my exposure on the tomb. ISO500 and big Aperture were used to ensure
a fast Shutter Speed as I did not have the tripod with me.
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3-D Matrix Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO200, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Speed 1/125s, Aperture f4.5
This is a very nice setting with multiple frames but there were no subjects initially. I managed to get hold of 2 workers in their colourful clothing
to pose for us. Some sort of a cat walk, they enjoyed the session walking up and down the walkway several times. ISO200 was used as I
wanted the details. Aperture Priority Mode was used with the big Aperture to ensure a faster Shutter Speed. I was not worried about the smaller
depth of field despite the big Aperture since the focal length was short and I was quite far from the two of them. 3-D Matrix Metering was
used to properly expose the overall image.
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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO100, Program Mode, Shutter Speed 1/250s, Aperture f4
Titled “Eyes of the World”, these sanghas are taking a break from their daily routine and looking out of the windows of the monastery in Inle, Myanmar. The
oval shaped windows look like 2 eyes. I waited and took many shots of this angle. Initially, there was only one sangha at the window and I snapped away. Slowly,
another came and two more appeared. For the purpose of symmetry, I prefer this version of 2 sanghas on each of the window. Either Centre Weighted or 3-D
Matrix Metering can get this shot done as there was not too much contrast overall in the shadow and highlight portion. ISO 100 was used as it was a very sunny
day and I sure got a good sun tan while taking this shot. Forgot my umbrella.
Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO320, Program Mode, Shutter Speed 1/500s, Aperture f11
I was at this interesting place in New Delhi, India where there are massive structures built to observe the astrological signs. I noticed this
interesting frame and I waited for some people to walk up the steps. Luckily, that day was crowded with tourists and locals alike. Soon, there
were people moving up the steps. I fired away 10 shots and chose this one.
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3-D Matrix Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO800, Program Mode, Shutter Speed 1/15s, Aperture f4
I was having my lunch at one of the Portugese inspired café in Kochi, India. While waiting for my lunch, the breeze flowed into the café brushing the curtain
apart. I asked my accompanying writer who was on assignment with me and my local guide to each hold apart the curtain, hence creating an opening which
served as a frame. I needed a subject. We waited and the shy waitress who refused to let me take a picture initially came out from the open kitchen. I began
clicking away at 5 frames per second. The 3D-Matrix Metering allowed an even overall good exposure of the curtain and the background.
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WORKSHOP FOR
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
D80/D70/D70s/D50
DIGITAL SLR
CONDUCTED BY:
Mr Steven Yee, an award winning photographer, is the youngest in the world to be
conferred the Fellowship of The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (FRPS)
and the Photographic Society of Singapore (FPSS) in 2003 at the age of 23. He shall
share with the participants the different ways to harness the potential of the D70/D70s.
HIGHLIGHTS OF D80/D70/D70s/D50 WORKSHOP
•
The features of the D80/D70/D70s/D50
•
Expectations -- Difference with the Coolpix, advanced
features that stand out
Survival tips to get good images -- Steven Yee's
Workflow for freezing objects
•
Setting the ASA and White Balance
•
The settings in the menu
•
The specifications in brief
•
Focusing
•
Exposure in brief (Quick into to shutter speed and
aperture)
•
How to hold the camera
•
File types, compression and sizes
•
Using the Program Mode
•
•
Quick intro to P, A, S, M
Camera maintenance (Cleaning the CCD, do's and
don'ts, maintenance of CF card)
•
Metering settings
•
What to do if you want to change lenses
•
Using the Custom modes
•
Having that ideal set of equipment
To apply for Digital Workshop, please contact Diana
or Kellyn
DID: 63343361
Fax: 63344657
Email: [email protected]
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•
Operating Hours:
Mon to Fri: 2pm – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 12pm – 6pm
Closed on Public Holiday
VENUE:
The Digital Workshop will be conducted at:
The Photographic Society of Singapore
30 Selegie Road, Selegie Arts Centre Building
Level 2, Singapore 180030
NOTE:
- Course Fee: SIN$20
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- Course Duration : Approx. 3 hours
- Participants must bring along their D80/D70/D70s/D50 for the
workshop.
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FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
PANNING
FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
THE WINNING ENTRY OF FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Send in your best
‘FRAMING’ shot and
WIN a Nikon
COOLPIX
S7c
Digital Camera
worth S$699 plus
a chance to have your
work featured in our
next issue. Contest is
open to all Nikon
users.
To participate, fill in the form and attach it with your entry
FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST - FRAMING
Name:
Age:
Address:
Contact No. (HP):
Male
Female
Contact No. (O):
Email:
Title of Photo:
TITLE:
A Big Smile
WINNER
PEH SIONG SAN
Photo Taken by (Model & Setting/Mode):
Closing Date:
15 March 2007
Send entry to:
FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTEST - FRAMING
Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd
80 Anson Road #10-01/02
Fuji Xerox Towers
Singapore 079907
Photo Taken by
(Model
& Setting/Mode)
Nikon D100, 18mm, F/14
1/6sec
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
• Eligibility – Open to all Nikon users residing in Singapore except Nikon staff; photo must be taken by Nikon camera only • Each photographer
is only allowed one entry with one photo • Only prints in 8X10 size will be accepted or send to [email protected]. For more information,
please visit: www.nikon.com.sg/focus • Print submitted are not returnable • Nikon will not be held for entries lost or damaged Nikon reserves the
rights to use any photograph entered for publicity and other purposes • The entries will be judged on their relevance to the theme, creativity and
overall technical quality • The winner will be notified by post and his/her name will be published in the next issue of FOCUS
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
Miss AXQUISITE TOP MODEL 2006
PORTFOLIO : THE AXQUISITE GROUP
The AXQUISITE Group formerly known as Axquisite Creations
Photography was established in 2003 by twin brothers,
Darren Ying-Choon Lee and Jonathan Tim-Choon Lee. Their
creative side in photography came to light while they were
pursuing their business and IT degrees from The University
of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology
in Australia respectively.
The vast Australian landscape and the culturally-open people,
provide a conducive environment for their creativity to
flourish. Specializing in high-end fashion, glamour and
lifestyle photography, they are also invited official
photographers for overseas beauty pageants: Miss Hawaiian
Tropic Australia and Miss Bikini World Australia. They were
also Miss Bikini World official judges for Miss Photogenic
award in 2006.
Highly talented and respected photographers overseas, they
are always fascinated with advertising and editorial pictures
in fashion magazines. Their natural gift in acute senses of
the surroundings and a great eye for styling and talent
scouting for models for their photo shoots, are the key
ingredients to producing their pre-envisioned strong &
compelling images. Their effective use of natural light,
composition and the technicality of their shoot lend a modern,
contemporary and creative approach to their work. Each
piece of photo captures the essence of the moment through
the painstaking effort to stage a scene to perfection. Their
mission is always to make their models look beautiful,
gorgeous and sensuous.
In late November 2006, The AXQUISITE Group held the
Miss AXQUISITE Top Model 2006 fashion & pageant show
Interested parties can reach the following contact details for
AXQUISITE’s photography and modeling services at:
Australia Address:
Singapore Mailing Address:
The AXQUISITE Group
P.O. Box 7286
Cloisters Square
WA 6850
Australia
Mobile Phone:
+61 421 548 727 (Darren)
+61 423 426 814 (Jonathan)
+61 434 363 292 (Vic)
The AXQUISITE Group
111 North Bridge Road,
Peninsular Plaza,
#27-01/02
Singapore 179098
Mobile Phone:
+65 9069 4338 (Darren)
+61 9781 8248 (Jonathan)
Website: www.axquisite.com
Email: [email protected]
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From Left : Darren, Jelena, Belinda and Jonathan
MISS AXQUISITE TOP MODEL 2006 FINALISTS • From left : Kylie Gardener, Shelley Travers, Jelena Hajvaz, Lydia Manser, Rachael Donald
in Singapore. Though it is a totally different business from
photography work, it has always been a vision for the
brothers to have their own beauty pageant and modeling
agency to represent their exotic international models for
assignments in Singapore. Fashion and glamour photography
will always be part of The AXQUISITE Group core business.
Their friendly and down-to-earth personality enables them
to interact with culturally diverse people. This is also part
of the reasons why their portfolio of models spans across
the world: Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, former
Yu g o s l a v i a a n d N o r w a y, j u s t t o n a m e a f e w.
During their leisure time they are engaged in fine-art
landscape photography, in search of new locations for their
next modeling photo shoot assignments. Their wide collection
of Australian landscape images can be licensed to interested
parties for commercial use.
Darren and Jonathan would once again like to thank Nikon
and the staff involved, especially to Max Sim, Maggie
Huang, Dion Yong and Daren Tan, for the generous
sponsorship and support of Miss AXQUISITE Top Model
2006 Pageant.
MISS AXQUISITE TOP MODEL 2006 FINALIST - Kylie Gardener
• Taken with: Nikon D80, Nikon AF 50mm f1.8D
MISS AXQUISITE TOP MODEL 2006 FINALIST - Shelley Travers
• Award - Miss Photogenic 2006 • Taken with: Nikon D80, Nikon AF 50mm f1.8D
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
Miss AXQUISITE TOP MODEL 2006
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THEME : QUEEN'S DESIRE
MISS AXQUISITE TOP MODEL 2006 FINALIST - Rachael Donald • Taken with: Nikon D80, Nikon AF 50mm f1.8D
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
Miss AXQUISITE TOP MODEL 2006
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MISS AXQUISITE TOP MODEL 2006 FINALIST - Jelena Hajvaz • Award – Miss AXQUISITE Top Model 2006 • Taken with: Nikon D80, Nikon AF 50mm f1.8D
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
Miss AXQUISITE TOP MODEL 2006
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MISS AXQUISITE TOP MODEL 2006 FINALIST - Lydia Manser • Award - Miss Dreamgirl 2006 • Taken with: Nikon D80, Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
SWIMSUIT
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MISS BIKINI WORLD AUSTRALIA 2006 FINALIST • Model : Kelly Cooper • Theme: Miss Sixties • Central Coast, Australia • Taken with: Nikon D70, Nikon AF 50mm f1.8D
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
SWIMSUIT
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MISS BIKINI WORLD AUSTRALIA 2006 FINALIST • Model: Kelly Cooper • Theme: Take Me With
You • Blue Water Resor t, Central Coast, Australia • Taken with: Nikon F90X,
Nikon AF 85mm f1.8D
MISS AXQUISITE TOP MODEL 2006 WINNER • Model: Jelena Hajvaz • Theme: Summer Girl
• Gold Coast, Australia • Taken with: Nikon D70, Nikon AF-S 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G
MISS BIKINI WORLD AUSTRALIA 2006 FINALIST • AXQUISITE Choice Award - Miss Photogenic
• Model : Corrine Tansley • Theme: Vanity • Central Coast, Australia • Taken with: Nikon F90X, Nikon
AF 85mm f1.8D
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
SWIMSUIT
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MISS BIKINI WORLD AUSTRALIA 2006 FINALIST • AXQUISITE and Hannan Photography Award
- Miss Photogenic • Model : Amie Hourigan • Theme: Deep Thoughts • Blue Water Resort, Central
Coast, Australia • Taken with: Nikon D70, Nikon AF 50mm f1.8D
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
LANDSCAPE
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• Theme: Raging Sea • Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia • Taken with: Nikon F90X, Nikon AF 20mm f2.8D
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
LANDSCAPE
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• Theme: Warm Summer Glow • Location: Sydney Opera House, Australia • Taken with: Nikon F90X, Nikon AF 20mm f2.8D
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
LANDSCAPE
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: THE AXQUISITE GROUP
LANDSCAPE
• Theme: Merry Lights • Location: Storey Bridge, Brisbane City, Australia • Taken with: Nikon D70, Nikon AF 16mm f2.8D Fisheye
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER:STEFEN CHOW
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER:STEFEN CHOW
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NEWS-COURTS
NEWS-COURTS
N I K O N C O N C E P T C O R N E R AT
COURTS MEGASTORE
Nikon Concept Corner at Level 3 of Courts
Megastore
13 DECEMBER 2006
East of Singapore will never be the same again
with the opening of Courts Megastore in Tampines.
Courts Megastore packs 3 levels of retailing space
in a brand new blue and yellow building with a
gross floor area of over 116000 square feet.
On the 3rd storey is the Technology Section
featuring all the latest technology in entertainment,
computing and gadgets.
Nikon Singapore is also proud to present the first
Nikon Concept Corner within Courts Megastore.
Nikon Concept Store is located at the 3rd level of
Courts Megastore, there you will be greeted by
the friendly and professional trained Nikon staff.
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At the Nikon Concept Store, you will have the
chance to hands-on the latest Nikon DSLR cameras
Digiscoping Corner
At the Digiscoping Corner, you will find various
scoping devices on display ranging from Spotting
Scope, Fieldscope to Binoculars.
Feel free to view through them to see what Nikon
Digiscoping is all about.
Showcase Corner
At Nikon Showcase corner, you will be able to
see the latest Binoculars, Fieldscopes, Loupes,
Lenses, Wireless Macro Flash Kit (R1C1) on display.
on display. Currently we have the latest D200,
D80, D70s and D40 on display.
GETTING TO COURTS MEGASTORE @ TAMPINES
Not to forget the Digiscoping Corner, where you
will have the chance to play with the latest scoping
devices.
At the Nikon Concept Corner, you will find the
latest DSLR cameras on display for consumers
hands-on. Consumers will have their chance to
lay their hands on models such as the latest Nikon
Getting to Courts Megastore from :
Tampines Ave. 10 :
Bus No. 27, 34, 58 and 168
Tampines MRT (along Tampines Ave. 4) :
Bus No. 27 and 168
Tampines MRT (along Tampines Ave. 5) :
Bus No. 34
Bedok Reservoir : Bus No. 58
*Free shuttle bus from Tampines MRT (from 16 December 2006)
D40 as well as Nikon D70s, D80 and D200.
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EVENTS
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EVENTS
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Q & A CONTEST
EVENTS
WIN
LA SE R 1 2 0 0 S
worth SIN$820
???
Questions:
Q1. How many focus area does Nikon D40
comes with?
1)
2)
3)
4)
2
3
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Q2. Nikon D40 is capable of shooting
continuously at 2.5fps up to ______ shots.
1)
2)
3)
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Sponsored by:
Simply send this completed coupon with your answers to:
FOCUS Q & A Contest,
Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd
80 Anson Road #10-01/02 Fuji Xerox Towers
Singapore 079907 by 15 Marc h 2007
ANSWER:
Q1.
Q2.
NAME:
NRIC:
Q3.
Q4.
Q3. Which COOLPIX series is supported by
FSB-5 Fieldscope Camera Bracket for
Digiscoping?
1)
2)
3)
4)
COOLPIX L Series
COOLPIX S Series
COOLPIX P Series
All the COOLPIX Series
Q4. Nikon SB-400 Speedlight has a flash range
up to ___________ meters.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5
10
15
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ADDRESS:
WINNER OF FOCUS 12TH ISSUE Q&A
CONTEST
Name : Pereira Desmond Luke
NRIC : SXXX0355/F
TELEPHONE (HP/O/R):
EMAIL:
ANSWER:
Q1: 4
Q2: 4
Q3: 4
Q4: 2
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
• This contest is opened to all readers except employees of Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd • Prize must be taken as
provided and is neither transferable nor exchange for cash • Winner will be notified by post.
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COMING EVENTS/CONTACTS
EVENTS
EXHIBITION 2007
Exhibition Name
: IT SHOW 2007
Content
: IT Exhibition
Date
: 8 - 11 MARCH 2007
Venue
: SICEC
PHOTO: DAREN TAN
Service Centre
Service Hours
Service Hotlines
Sales & Marketing Hotline
Technical Support
Website
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80 Anson Road #10-01/02 Fuji Xerox Towers Singapore 079907
Mon – Tue, Thu – Fri: 9am – 5pm, Wed: 9am – 8pm
Tel: (65) 6559 6363, Fax: (65) 6559 3669, Email: [email protected]
Tel: (65) 6559 3630, Fax: (65) 6559 3671, Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
http://www.nikon.com.sg
AUTHORIZED DEALERS:
[ Ang Mo Kio Central ]: M.S. Colour Service 6457 6380. [ Bedok Central ]: Parisilk 6441 6066. [ Bedok North Street 1 ]: Parisilk 6441 7151. [ Bugis Junction ]: LivePowerHub 6338 4480.
[ Burlington Square ]: Trump Photo 6835 9279. [ Causeway Point ]: Posh Photo (Metro Dept Store) 6893 9363. [ Centrepoint ]: Max Photo 6733 3848.
[ C K Tang ]: Techno Bay 6738 1800. [ Far East Plaza ]: Ngen Seng 6734 9342. [ Funan The IT Mall ]: Alan Photo 6883 0922. [ Holland Village ]: Parisilk 6466 6002.
[ Liang Court]: Audio House Marketing 6336 7177. [ Lucky Plaza ]: Aik Seng Photo 6734 5771 • Apo Foto 6235 2686 • DG Image 6836 7981 • Ishida Marketing 6734 7679
• Lord’s Camera 6235 4605. [ Marina Square ]: Cathay Photo 6339 6188. [ Mustafa Centre ]: Mohamed Mustafa & Samsuddin 6295 5855. [ Pagoda Street ]: Max Photo 6226 7226.
[ Peninsula Plaza ]: Cathay Photo 6337 4274 • De-Luxe 6334 2589. [ Peninsula Shopping Complex ]: Ishida Marketing 6338 4656. [ People’s Park Complex ]: Tan Union 6534 1918.
[ Sembawang ]: Parisilk 6452 1593. [ Shaw Towers ]: T K Foto 6292 8167. [ Sims Drive ]: Audio House 6841 2122. [ Sim Lim Square ]: Alan Photo 6337 7245 • Dynasty Audio 6339 8280.
• Song Brothers 6336 8001. [ S’pore Changi Airport T1 ]: Boon & Co 6542 5043 • Dufry Singapore 6542 4996. [ S’pore Changi Airport T2 ]: Boon & Co 6545 1852.
[ Suntec City Mall ]: Boon Hi-Tech Superstore 6336 5221. [ Tanglin Shopping Centre ]: Gope’s Foto 6737 2633. [ Yishun ]: M.S. Colour Service 6758 0538.
CHAIN STORES:
[ Ables Foto’s (Best Denki) ]: Century Square 6783 5607 • IMM Building 6564 7248 • Junction 8 6259 7140 • Ngee Ann City 6835 2932 • Plaza Singapura 6339 4309.
[ Courts ]: Bukit Timah 6468 1355 • Causeway Point 6894 2030 • Jurong Point 6793 5676 • Tampines Mall 6788 8027 • Suntec City 6339 6800.
[ Harvey Norman ]: Funan The IT Mall 6334 5432 • Jurong Point 6795 2135 • Millenia Walk 6311 9988 • North Point 6757 7695 • Raffles City 6339 6777. • Suntec City 6332 2312.
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