Recent content by misato

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    Woodlands Waterfront - Sunset

    Not much dense trees in that place, except to the left of the frame. The tree in the last picture was pretty accidental thou, maybe a different angle might work better, next time then. :D
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    Woodlands Waterfront - Sunset

    Thanks for your comments. There is no right or wrong on how this picture should look, personally, i wanted the tress to serve as a framing element to a wide open space, so it doesn't look "chopped" off and end in a more gradual note.
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    Woodlands Waterfront - Sunset

    IMG_2080 by misatof, on Flickr IMG_2083 by misatof, on Flickr IMG_2119 by misatof, on Flickr
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    Woodlands Waterfront - Sunset

    IMG_2074 by misatof, on Flickr IMG_2046 by misatof, on Flickr IMG_2065 by misatof, on Flickr
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    Woodlands Waterfront - Sunset

    Its been a long while since i shared a few picture. Took these pictures on the dust of Sept 11 2010 IMG_2010 by misatof, on Flickr IMG_2015 by misatof, on Flickr IMG_2030 by misatof, on Flickr
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    How tough is your glass?!

    Most people would buy a filter for protecting the front element of a lens, but most buy one without consideration of the effects of the filter they are going to install. UV filter is one of those commonly used filter, some people just leave it on their lens all the time, be it indoor or outdoor...
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    Canon 72 dpi vs Nikon 300 dpi??

    It seems like alot of people are confuse about what DPI really is. As pointed out by a few seasoned user here, it is only meaningful only when doing a print to physical media ie paper. Here a quick read, http://www.rideau-info.com/photos/mythdpi.html
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    RC Helicopters in action..!!

    To take a good RC heli photo, the angle to "attack" the subject is very important. You must watch your shutter speed as too high a shutter will result in a frozen RC heli in the mid air which makes it looks "fake" and boring. Try capture motions blurs from the main rotor to give viewer a present...
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    Tokina Servicing / Repair

    Just to share my recent experience., which promopted me to start this thread. I called up Cathay to enquire about sending in my tokina for repair. They ask if i have the receipt and i told them franky that i have misplaced it somewhere. The lady told me in that case, if the lens serial number...
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    Tokina Servicing / Repair

    Hi all, Wondering if anyone has any experience with Tokina product in Singapore from Cathay Photo? My Tokina ATX124 Pro (12-24) just developed constant err99 symptom (aperture frozen when err99 occur, tried the standard battery and contacts tricks but doesn't help) on my 20D today after...
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    Canon Speedlite Flash Warranty Question

    One point i wish to highlight is locally bought Speedlite will get an additional 3 months warranty, which is stated on the warranty card. That gives it a total of 15 Months of warranty.
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    580EX II shut down issue

    just to share, my newly bought unit (just 1 day old) having the some issue as well. 1. Randomly it will switch from ETTL to TTL and will fire at full power. 2. Frequency it will be stuck in ETTL or TTL and not fire at all. Pressing the Pilot button does not help, flash will not fire. Taking...
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    Canon Photo Camera Lenses Price Guide

    I think that salesman only quoted for fun thinking that i'm not a geniue buyer. Have to blame it on my looks, dont have $ signs all over, thats why whenever i go cathay shops, no one wants to serve me. Hahahahaa. At 24-70 @ $1850, its really good, tempted to buy liao. But just thinking if i...
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    Canon Photo Camera Lenses Price Guide

    Went to ask about 24-70 F2.8 L at Cathay Photo Marina Square, was quoted $1950 OP quoted me $1800 (export set) and $1900 for local set for the same lens.
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    Flavours of Joo Chiat - Photography Competition

    Up for the event. Last week before the entry to the competition closes!