Pinoy Photographer

New Canon EOS 50D

Posted by tekgik under News, Tech, kaBlog

Rumors were true that there is EOS 50D model, the successor of the EOS 40D that was announced at about 12 months ago.

Quick specs:

• 15.1 Megapixels CMOS sensor (APS-C 1.6x FOV)
• 6.3fps
• 3.0″ VGA LCD (yes in hi-res)
• DIGIC IV Processor
• Picture Styles
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• Expanded ISO up to 12,800
• Auto Lighting Optimizer

At $1,399 available October. Probably it will land in the Philippines 2nd week of October.

Exciting! I really like the improved specs. Here we go again? Do I need to upgrade my 30D or not?

Photo from www.canonusa.com

Subic - Bataan August 2008

Posted by tekgik under Documentary, Landscape, Mono, Travel, kaBlog

As promised here are the photos from my recent photo adventure.

Enjoy the photos!

No 5dII but 50D..

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An interesting rumor thread at Dpreview.com Canonites are getting impatient

Yeah PRO 9500 fine art printer baby!

Posted by tekgik under Fine Art, News, kaBlog

“Di ako nakatiis!” I couldnt resist the temptation so I bought the monstrous Canon Pixma PRO 9500 fine art printer. This was one of my gear wishlist (gadget lusts) this 2008 see post “Do i need this or not?” 

I bought two, one for home and one for studio :D…..

nahhhhh… the one at the bottom is for my friend Anthony Marquez, a serious hobbyist who is also into travel and landscape photography.

Have look on the humungous box.

Will have some test prints today… Im pretty excited with the upcoming venture with this printer. I might offer fine art printing services.

At last I now have a total control of my fine art printing!

Do i need this or not?

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Another gadget lust dilemma.. do i need this or not?

Canon Pixma Pro 9500 pigment based printer.

Decisions.. decisions

BIG CHECK!

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Last year, we won the Canon Marketing Philippines Inc. Ambassador Program.

The mechanics? You just simply accumulate receipts of your Canon gears and whoever have the highest club accumulation gets this big check (see below)

Screenshot from Canon Press Center

L-R: Regie “tekgik” Fernando (PiPho Chairman), Ramon Arteficio (CMPI President & CEO), Raffy “gpx4″ Yllana (PiPho Org Former President) and Gelo Martinez (CMPI Asst. Director)

Press Release from Canon

 

Canon Marketing (Philippines) Inc. (CMP), the leader in total digital imaging solutions, extends a special promotional activity for photography clubs and organizations, dubbed the Canon Ambassador Program. The program provides a way for photography club members to help raise funds for their respective organizations by getting cash rebates whenever they purchase Canon products. 

“Canon continues to find ways to support the local photography community, and the Canon Ambassador Program is just one of them. This will help boost the photo clubs’ fund raising efforts for their various activities and projects, and at the same time, encourages local photographers to continue supporting locally distributed products,” says Ramon Arteficio, CMP President and CEO.

An organization or club will receive PhP5,000 as rebate for every PhP250,000 accumulated purchase of participating Canon professional products, which include EOS digital SLR cameras and accessories, video cameras, PIXMA bubble jet printers, laser printers and multimedia projectors. To receive the rebate, the group must register and submit their organization profile, business permit, SEC/BIR registration and signed memorandum of agreement (MoA). 

In addition to the rebates, Canon will be giving an additional prize of P100,000 in cash for the photo club who credits the highest amount of rebates.  

“We launched this in 2007 and acceptance and support for the community was overwhelming. We decided to extend our Ambassador Program until June 2008 to give more photo clubs and organizations a chance to raise funds for their groups,” added Arteficio. 
Just recently, Canon turned over rebates amounting PhP128,195.00 to Pinoy Photographers Org or PhiPho, who will be using the funds for their annual Christmas party at the end of the year as well as for their regular out-of-town shoots and trainings.

Registration and claim forms are available at Canon retail outlets.  Submission of accomplished forms and verified documents may be done in person at Canon Marketing (Philippines) Inc. head office located at Marvin Plaza Building, Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City 1233, through fax 812-0067 or email info@canon.com.ph

Funny though that there was a lot of typos on the press releases. It should be Pinoy Photography Organization or PiPho and in the newspapers and other PR articles we were designated as “advisers”, that should be Chairman & President.

Well its ok as long as we get the money for funding of the Org.

Thanks to Canon!

Young photographer video

Posted by tekgik under Documentary, People, Video, YouTubing, kaBlog

Heres Raffy’s first photo shoot. Taken with my nokia e61i at Isdaan, Gerona Tarlac

Gadget lustsss.. 2nd quarter 2008

Posted by tekgik under Gadget Lust, Tech, kaBlog

Im having a gadget lust this past few weeks..

This is also the premiere post for the Gadget Lust category, its accompanied with the Why? I think i need / want it.

Heres the links to these lovely gadgets..

Canon G9

Why? - Handy, rangefinder look, 12mp, RAW, for casual snaps

Apple iPod Touch

Why? - My son gonna love watching superman here, good for quickie folio presentaion (cover flow baby!), music to keep me on the mood

Nokia E51i

Why? - Me needs a 2nd phone, HSDPA speeds, modem for my MBP, WIFI, slim