Zone V (Five) Camera Club http://zonev.org Camera Club based in Manila, Philippines since 1978 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:33:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 New Canon Stuff! http://zonev.org/2010/08/new-canon-stuff/ http://zonev.org/2010/08/new-canon-stuff/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:30:15 +0000 jorem http://zonev.org/?p=234 Canon 60D

Canon announces the new 60D. Upon seeing DPreview’s preview, here are some notable differences from it’s predecessor, the 50D.

  1. It shoots video.
  2. Higher resolution at 17.9MP from 15.1MP (though this is really not that much)
  3. Uses SD cards instead of CF.
  4. Articulated LCD panel (i just hope they built it strong enough)
  5. Higher ISO (up to 12800)
  6. Polycarbonate resin with glass fibre on aluminum chassis body instead of magnesium alloy
  7. Slower and fewer image buffer

For me, the articulated LCD is the best addition to the 60D as this opens up newer possibilities to your compositions. However, it still uses the same processor (DIGIC 4) the 50D uses. I’m not sure how it manages to improve high ISO performance with the same hardware.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

I’m hoping that this really lives up to Canon’s claim of being an affordable L grade telephoto lens. About only the same size as the 70-300mm IS USM, this is a very enticing upgrade. Read more at DPreview.

]]> http://zonev.org/2010/08/new-canon-stuff/feed/ 0 Leica Abandons Film Cameras http://zonev.org/2010/08/leica-abandons-film-cameras/ http://zonev.org/2010/08/leica-abandons-film-cameras/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:23:36 +0000 jorem http://zonev.org/?p=223 The world’s premiere maker of top quality rangefinders and lenses finally ceases production of film cameras. “There isn’t enough demand for film cameras,” states Andreas Kaufmann, Leica’s majority owner. This is really a big blow to a number of purists who have been supporting the brand for decades. It also doesn’t help that prices of second-hand film Leicas have been dropping in recent years. According to Kaufmann, they will just focus on developing their digital line and venture into manufacturing lens for movie cameras. I sure hope they factor in 3D lenses in their lens line up.

Leica O-series (1923-24) - Pre-mass production Leica camera

Leica I - the first 35mm still camera

Leica M3 (1954) - The first of the M series

It sure is disappointing that more and more companies are abandoning future development for film cameras. But here are Leica’s new babies to keep us wanting for more.

Leica M8 (in white) - USD 10,000!

Leica S2 (medium format) - USD 30,000!

Now, if only I could afford one :)

Sources: www.asahi.com, www.amateurphotographer.co.uk, www.djaroueh.net, historical-cameras.blogspot.com, impress.co.jp, leica-camera.com

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At quick glance, the Sony NEX 5 and GH1 wins in high ISO performance while the NEX5 is the smallest. Click on the image above to enlarge it.

]]> http://zonev.org/2010/08/mirrorless-cameras-review/feed/ 0 R.I.P. Fuji Sensia and Kodachrome http://zonev.org/2010/08/r-i-p-fuji-sensia-and-kodachrome/ http://zonev.org/2010/08/r-i-p-fuji-sensia-and-kodachrome/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:21:34 +0000 jorem http://zonev.org/?p=195 Kodak and Fuji retires the Kodachrome and Fujichrome Sensia respectively. As more and more photographers are switching to digital cameras, the demand for both films have significantly dropped. Short of a memorial, I’d like to share some iconic photos taken with these films.

Kodachrome

Sensia

Sources:
1. British Journal of Photography
2. New York Times
3. Time
4. Lorenzo Comolli

]]> http://zonev.org/2010/08/r-i-p-fuji-sensia-and-kodachrome/feed/ 0 Use Nikon Lenses on Canon Bodies http://zonev.org/2010/07/use-nikon-lenses-on-canon-bodies/ http://zonev.org/2010/07/use-nikon-lenses-on-canon-bodies/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:15:25 +0000 admin http://zonev.org/?p=176 Novoflex, Germanyʼs premier manufacturer of quality digital and analog accessories, announces the availability of a new lens adapter to mount all Nikon lenses, including the G series, to any Canon EOS mount camera body.

The new adapter is made to very precise and high standards to ensure exact infinity focus on the Canon camera. With the EOS/NIK-NT adapter automatic exposure metering via stop-down metering is possible as is aperture priority auto exposure. The new adapter features a lever on the side of the adapter to let users control the aperture on G series lenses. For users of non-G series Nikon lenses Novoflex also offers their original Nikon to Canon adapter, the EOS/NIK.

Read More.

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]]> http://zonev.org/2010/07/nikons-digitutor/feed/ 0 Nes Santiago is featured in Picture Perfect http://zonev.org/2010/07/nes-santiago-is-featured-in-picture-perfect/ http://zonev.org/2010/07/nes-santiago-is-featured-in-picture-perfect/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:32:10 +0000 admin http://zonev.org/?p=158 Zone V Master Photographer and perennial photo contest winner, Nes Santiago, is featured in Manila Bulletin’s Picture Perfect. Congratulations Nes! Check out the whole story here.

]]> http://zonev.org/2010/07/nes-santiago-is-featured-in-picture-perfect/feed/ 0 Kota Kinabalu (Behind the Scenes Video) http://zonev.org/2010/07/kota-kinabalu-behind-the-scenes/ http://zonev.org/2010/07/kota-kinabalu-behind-the-scenes/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:53 +0000 jorem http://zonev.org/?p=147

Behind the scenes of our trip to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia last May 14-17, 2010. Photos by Zone V Camera Club members. Slideshow by Libby Malibiran.

]]> http://zonev.org/2010/07/kota-kinabalu-behind-the-scenes/feed/ 0 Congratulations Willie de Vera! http://zonev.org/2010/06/congratulations-willie-de-vera/ http://zonev.org/2010/06/congratulations-willie-de-vera/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:45:52 +0000 jorem http://zonev.org/?p=100 Congratulations to our past president and Master Photographer, Willie De Vera for winning in the recently concluded I Heart Makati photo contest sponsored by Ayala Land. His entry came in as the 2nd runner-up in the business category. Your Zone V family is proud of you!

]]> http://zonev.org/2010/06/congratulations-willie-de-vera/feed/ 2 What’s in Your Face? Winners http://zonev.org/2010/06/whats-in-your-face-winners/ http://zonev.org/2010/06/whats-in-your-face-winners/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:52:37 +0000 jorem http://zonev.org/?p=51 TOP 3 Winners

Prize: Jeep Camera Bag

JC Del Mundo

Nadine Cabe

Ninna Juan

Consolation Prizes

Prize: North Face hats

Dennis Yu

Mary Grace Babiera

Jaja Samaniego

Prize: SM Movie Passes (2 passes)

Diane Capili

You may claim your prize during Zone V’s monthly meeting on August 12 (Thurs), 7:30 PM at the Quantum Cafe, Makati City. The club has also reserved one (1) dinner plate for each of the winners. Please check this page for directions going to Quantum Cafe.
Again, thank you to all who participated and we hope to see you in our next exhibits.
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