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A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FROM NIKON

PHOTO: HUI MAN YAN

FOCUSA QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FROM

ISSUE 09 • OCT 05MITA (P) 016/07/2005

Q & A CONTESTEVENTS

QUICK GLANCE

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02 EDITOR’S NOTE

03 - 12 FEATURED PRODUCT -COOLPIX S3COOLPIX S4COOLPIX P1/P2COOLPIX L1

16 -17 COMPARISON CHART

18 - 25 PHOTO EXPEDITION

27 D70/D70s/D50WORKSHOP

28 - 32 PORTFOLIO : HUI MAN YAN

34 - 35 PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

34 - 43 EVENTS

44 Q & A CONTEST

46 FREE PHOTOGRAPHYWORKSHOP

WHAT’S WITHIN

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With more gadgets moving into the wireless arena, we areproud to be the first camera brand to launch two new compactdigital cameras, Coolpix P1 and P2 with built-in WI-FI supportwhich enables you to transfer the photo data from your camerato your PC as you shoot wirelessly. Photography andtechnological convergence has come one step closer.

This issue we saw a few new arrival in the Coolpix series. Mycolleague, Max has compiled an extensive listing of Coolpixesand their features for your easy reference should you wish tocompare and choose which Coolpix suits you the most.

Ever wondered where scenes of great architecture and thesimple village life were shot? Let Steven Yee together with hisD2x lead you through the charms of a rustic ancient city,Bagan, Myanmar. While on page 28, this month’s featuredphotographer Hui Man Yan is also on the learning path himself.Lecturing and teaching in PSS, he is always in search for waysto explore artistic view points in photography, he believes incontinuously changing his style so not to let this art stifle.

Have you seen our D50 advertisement on TV commercial,magazines and newspapers? If you have not notice, do takea look as our theme for this issue’s photography contest is ‘MyFirst Time’ and we are giving away the newly launched CoolpixS4 for the best entry.

Another chance for you to win a compact digital camera onpage 44, a Coolpix SQ worth $399, generously sponsored byLord’s Camera & Watches can be won just by answering afew simple questions in our Q & A contest. Don’t miss it.....

Brenda AngEditor

Front Cover By Hui Man Yan

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Editor : Brenda Ang

Contributors : Max Sim

: Jimmy Chia

: Dion Yong

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NEW PRODUCTS

NEWRELEASES

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FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX S3

Designed to deliver swift and efficient performance,the COOLPIX S3 lets the user take up to 190 shots(approx.) with a single Rechargeable Battery EN-EL8 (based on CIPA standard‡), while delivering aspeedy start-up time of just 1 second (approx.) andcontinuous shooting at up to 1.6fps (approx.).

A range of exciting Nikon features makes it possibleto improve recorded images in-camera, producingpleasing shots even in challenging conditions. TheD-Lighting function, for example, can be easilyselected in Playback Mode to rescue shots withinsufficient exposure due to insufficient flash orexcessive backlighting. Nikon’s clever Face-priorityAF function is available in Portrait Mode.

Automatically detecting the presence of a humanface in the frame, this function then achieves sharpfocus accordingly to produce pleasing portraits,regardless of where the subject is located in the shot.The COOLPIX S3 also features the In-Camera Red-Eye Fix function, which has the ability to detect thered-eye effect that can sometimes be caused by flash,then automatically corrects for it in-camera. TheCOOLPIX S3 is additionally equipped with theconvenient Blur Warning function. Assisting theachievement of the best possible results, it alertsusers whenever an image has been affected by

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Available in : Platinum Silver, Ivory White and Brown Red 6.0Megapixels

3XOptical Zoom

2.5”LCD Screen

NIKON COOLPIX S3A NIKON DIGITAL ACHIEVEMENT BLENDING HIGH SHOOTINGPOWER AND QUALITY WITH SLIM ATTRACTIVE STYLE. Tokyo — Nikon Corporation is pleased to announcethe introduction of the COOLPIX S3, one of the new“S series” of highly portable COOLPIX cameras. Hoton the heels of the exceptionally popular COOLPIXS1 and COOLPIX S2, the COOLPIX S3 has a slim,elegant ultra-portable design made possible byNikon superior engineering.

Furthermore, it offers the higher shooting performanceof 6.0 effective megapixels and features innovativeNikon functions that enable the user to improveimages in-camera. The aluminum exterior makes theCOOLPIX S3 every bit as comfortable in the handas it is attractive to the eye. What’s more, it’s alsoavailable in a range of appealing colors comprisingIvory white,

19.7mm.

Brown red and Platinum silver*. And despite packinga powerful 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens†(35mm equivalent), the COOLPIX S3 retains asurpris ingly s l im depth of jus t 19.7mm.

The lens also makes use of Nikon’s “right-angled”optics system, which enables the lens to functionthroughout its focal range without ever protrudingfrom the camera body. A large, bright 2.5-inch LCDmonitor does away with the need for a viewfinder,while making it easy to playback shots on the spot.

And the COOLPIX S3 also offers extremely easyoperation, with a choice of Graphic User Interface(GUI) that gives the user the ability to select functionsby either name or icon, and a handy HELP buttonthat displays easy-to-understand explanations forfunctions on the main menu. Furthermore, allinformation can be displayed in the user’s choice of12 different languages

camera shake, giving them the chance to recomposeand shoot again before leaving the scene.

Making operation even easier still, the COOLPIX S3offers a range of Scene Modes that make it simpleto achieve pleasing results in a wide range of commonshooting situations. There are an impressive 17different Scene Modes to choose from in all. Fourof them feature Scene Assist, which makescomposition a cinch and one of the Scene Modes isthe Underwater Scene Mode, which achieves true-to-life colors when used in combination with theoptional Waterproof Case WP-CP5(Optional).

Operation of all of these Scene Modes is as simpleas ever — just select the mode most appropriate forthe shot you want to take and let the COOLPIX S3automatically select all the optimal settings.

NIKON COOLPIX S3 – MAIN FEATURES• Highly portable dimensions of 89.9 x 57.5 x 19.7mm (3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.) (W x H x D)• Minimized weight of approximately 118g (4 oz.) (without battery and memory card)• BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the best exposure automatically from up to 10 sequential shots 4 of the 17 Scene Modes offer• Scene Assist (Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape)• Movie: With sound: TV movie (640) at 15fps, Small size (320) at 15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps; Without sound: Time-lapse movie at 15fps• Noise Reduction produces clearer results during use of Dusk/Dawn and Night landscape modes• Time zone function makes it easy for users to set the camera to local time, anywhere in the world• Voice recording Mode saves up to 29 minutes of audio, or up to 5 hours with a 256 MB SD card• All buttons are located on the camera back for convenient, easy access• 3x Optical and 4x digital zoom offers further compositional freedom• Single AF and Continuous AF are available for selection in Movie Mode• Choice of White Balance: Auto with TTL control, 5-mode manual (Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy and Flash) and Preset• Playback options: Single, 4- and 9-segment thumbnail, Slideshow• Built-in flash: features settings for Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Anytime flash, Flash cancel and Slow sync.• Battery life (approx.): Approx. 190 shots with Rechargeable Battery EN-EL8 (based on CIPA standard*)


RCP S$629

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In Portrait Mode, the COOLPIX S4 offers the handyFace-priority AF function, which has the cleverability to detect the presence of a human face inthe shot. Once detected, Face-priority achievessharp focus on the face automatically, producingpleasing portraits no matter where the subject waspositioned in the shot.

There’s also the benefit of In-Camera Red-Eye Fix,which has the ability to detect the unfortunate red-eye effect that can occur when taking portraitswith flash. Automatically correcting for the effectfor a better quality portrait, In-Camera Red-EyeFix lets you use the flash with greater confidence.The COOLPIX S4 is equipped with a useful BlurWarning function too. Alerting the user whenevera shot may have been compromised by camerashake, it provides a chance to take another imagebefore leaving the scene.


NIKON COOLPIX S4THE COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA WITH 10X ZOOM PERFORMANCEAND A SWIVEL DESIGN THAT COVERS ALL THE ANGLES.

Available in Playback Mode, the ingenious D-Lighting function enables the user to rescue shotstaken with insufficient flash or excessive backlight.The user simply has to select the image in questionand D-Lighting automatically creates a copy, butwith enhanced detail and lighting wherevernecessary.

6.0Megapixels

10XOptical Zoom

2.5”LCD Screen

Tokyo — Nikon Corporation is pleased to announcethe introduction of the COOLPIX S4, one of thenew “S series” of highly portable COOLPIXcameras with the “S” standing for “Style” and somuch more. A stylish camera designed for activepeople, the COOLPIX S4 packs a high megapixelcount, a large LCD monitor and zoom capabilityinto a swiveling body that allows the lens and LCDsections to move independently.

The sophisticated design incorporates a newlydeveloped CCD image sensor with 6.0 effectivemegapixels of sharp resolution, a long rangeswivel-mounted 10x Zoom Nikkor lens, and abright, clear 2.5 inch LCD monitor into a slim,compact body that is comfortable to hold andeasy to operate.

The slim, compact design of the Coolpix S4 addsa delightful and practical twist by integrating itsbroad 10x zoom range into a swivel design thatoffers a wider range of shooting angles for greaterfreedom.

Coolpix S4 contains innovative Nikon technologiesthat help to optimize the output. 380mm

38mm

100mm

The Coolpix S4 is equipped with 16 Scene Modesthat simplified shooting in a wide range of commonsituations.

There’s also the Voice Recording Mode, which ishighly useful in meetings and lectures as well asa range of other circumstances and can recordup to 5 hours of sound when used with a 256MBSD card.

NIKON COOLPIX S4 – MAIN FEATURES• Highly portable dimensions of 111.5 x 68.5 x 37mm (4.4 x 2.7 x 1.4 in.) (W x H x D)• Minimized weight of approximately 205g (7.2 oz.) (without battery and memory card)• BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the best exposure automatically from ten sequential shot• AE-BSS selects the best relative exposure from a series of shots• Macro mode lets the user compose as close as 4cm from the subject• Approx. 13.5MB internal memory ensures that you get the shot even when you are without an SD

memory card• Time zone function makes it easy to set the camera’s clock to local time, regardless of where you are

in the world• 10x Optical zoom with 4x digital zoom takes you even closer• Single AF and Continuous AF are selectable in Movie Mode• Choice of White Balance: Auto with TTL control, 5-mode manual (Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent,

Cloudy and Flash) and Preset• Playback options: Single, 4- and 9-segment thumbnail, Slideshow• Built-in flash: features settings for Auto, Red-eye Reduction by pre-flash (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix),

Anytime flash, Flash cancel and Slow sync. Anytime flash, Flash cancel and Slow sync.


RCP S$699

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The COOLPIX P1 and COOLPIX P2 also excel interms of sheer image quality. Featuring the imagingperformance of 8.0 and 5.1 effective megapixelsrespectively, they offer ample resolution forbeautiful enlargements as well as offering plentyof leeway for creative cropping.

With the COOLPIX P1 and COOLPIX P2, imagescan also be corrected in-camera, thanks to theincorporation of three unique Nikon features.Available in Playback mode, the D-Lighting functionhas the power to improve images taken withexcessive back light or insuf ficient f lash—automatically creating a copy of the selected shot,but with enhanced detail and light applied exactlywhere necessary. The Portrait (Face AF) Mode hasthe ability to detect a human face in the frameachieving sharp focus for it when the subject isfacing the camera from a typical portrait distance.

The COOLPIX P1 and COOLPIX P2 feature thehandy In-Camera Red-Eye Fix function too, whichcorrects for the unfortunate red-eye effect that cansometimes be caused by flash to produce moreattractive portraits at night. In addition to thesefunctions, the COOLPIX P1 and COOLPIX P2 alsofeature a useful Blur Warning function that alertsusers when a shot may have been compromisedby camera shake, thereby allowing them torecompose and shoot again before leaving thelocation.

Taking photographic enjoyment beyond stillshooting, the COOLPIX P1 and COOLPIX P2 canalso record high-quality movies at a smooth rateof up to 30fps. There are a total of seven moviemodes to choose from, comprising six with thecapability to record sound as well as a Time-lapsemode that enables the user to capture eventsoccurring over an extended period of time.

FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX P1 & P2

NIKON COOLPIX P1/P2TWO NEW DIGITAL COMPACT CAMERAS COMBINING HIGHERIMAGE QUALITY AND CLOSER CONTROL WITH REVOLUTIONARY

WI-FI CAPABILITY

Tokyo — Nikon Corporation is pleased to announcethe introduction of the COOLPIX P1 and theCOOLPIX P2. Two truly revolutionary compactdigital cameras, they redefine the compact digitalshooting experience with versatile Wi-Fi capability,excellent imaging performance and an array ofadvanced features that can even improve imagesin-camera.

Providing versatility beyond any previous compactcamera, the COOLPIX P1 and COOLPIX P2 addthe advantage of built-in Wi-Fi LAN supportEEE802.11b/g) to realize new picture-taking

Ipotential that does away with the need forinconvenient wires and cables. In addition to USBconnectivity that makes it easy to hook them upto a computer or other peripherals, wireless transferallows the photographer to send pictures from thememory card or the camera’s internal memory(32MB for the COOLPIX P1; 16MB for the COOLPIXP2) direct to a selected computer on command.

Wireless ShootingWireless shooting automatically transfers eachpicture to a selected computer as soon as it is shotand can be viewed with Nikon’s powerful, yet fun-to-use and easy Pic tureProjec t sof tware.

RCP S$699 RCP S$5995.1

Megapixels3.5XOptical Zoom

2.5”LCD Screen

8.0Megapixels

3.5XOptical Zoom

2.5”LCD Screen Wireless Printing

Wireless printing delivers the convenience of cable-free direct printing to PictBridge-compatibleprinters. All of the aforementioned functions areeasy to implement, too.

Just set them up with the Wizard utility to enjoy easy wirelesscapabilities that add outstanding flexibility to the digitalphotography experience.

FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX P1 & P2

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FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX P1/P2 FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX L1

NIKON COOLPIX P1/P2 – MAIN FEATURES• Support WIFI IEEE802.11 b/g Standard

• Support Wireless Shooting and Wireless Printing

• D-Lighting to correct underexpose photos

• AF Face Priority focus on human face

• In-Camera Red-Eye Fix function to further reduce red eye

• 12 languages (German/English/Spanish/French/Italian/Dutch/Swedish/Japanese/Simplified Chinese/TraditionalChinese/Korean/Russian)

• In addition to a selection of 16 Scene Modes, Nikon adds a new level of fine control by providing Advanced SceneModes for 11 of the Scene Modes.

• Rechargeable EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery is capable of shooting approximately 180 shots on a single charge*

• Macro mode lets the user compose as close as 4cm from the subject

• e-VR (Electronic Vibration Reduction) automatically compensates for camera shake during movie shooting

• Noise Reduction produces clearer images at shutter speeds slower than 1/4 second (in Programmed Auto Modeor Aperture-priority Auto Mode)

• Time zone function lets users set the camera clock to local time, anywhere in the world

• 3.5x Optical Zoon with 4x digital zoom provides further compositional freedom

• Single AF and Continuous AF are available for selection in Movie Mode

• Choice of White Balance: Auto with TTL control, 5-mode manual (Direct sunlight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy,Shade and Speedlight) and White balance preset

THE COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA

DELIVERING HIGHER QUALITY,

5X OPTICAL ZOOM CAPABILITY,

AND AN IMPRESSIVE ARRAY OF

FUNCTIONS.

Tokyo — Nikon Corporation is pleased to announcethe introduction of the COOLPIX L1. A cameraoffering higher quality results, 5x optical zoomingperformance and the ability to improve imagesin-camera, the COOLPIX L1 is a lightweightcompact digital with the power to stand out fromthe crowd.

With a powerful 38-190mm Zoom-Nikkor lens(35mm equivalent), the COOLPIX L1 gives youmuch greater freedom to compose shots as youwish, letting you zoom in for tight portraits orzoom right out to capture wide-open scenery. Italso features a CCD specially designed to deliverhigher performance within smaller dimensions —contributing to the overall highly por table

dimensions of the camera, while packing in animpressive 6.2 effective megapixels for a refinementin c lar i ty that ’s not iceable at a g lance.

The COOLPIX L1 also features a large, bright,easy-to-view LCD monitor that makes it easy tocompose shots and fun to play back the resultsright there on the spot.As for its design, the COOLPIX L1 is simple,streamlined and attractive. It features a curvedgrip that gives the camera an appealing look whilecontributing to comfortable, stable shooting. It isalso ideally suited to carrying anywhere, with trulycompact dimensions, a surprisingly light weightand the advantage of AA-size battery compatibility.

A range of unique Nikon capabilities give the userthe power to improve recorded images in-camerawith automated ease.

6.2Megapixels

5XOptical Zoom

2.5”LCD Screen RCP S$549

2.5”

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Available in Playback Mode, the D-Lightingfunction lets users select images with excessivebacklight or insufficient flash. The COOLPIX L1then automatically creates a copy of the selectedimage with added detail and light wherevernecessary. The Face-priority AF function is ableto detect the location of a human face within theframe, providing sharp focus on it automaticallyto produce pleasingly sharp portraits no matterwhere the subject is positioned in the frame. TheIn-Camera Red-Eye Fix function detects the red-eye effect that can sometimes be caused by flash,then automatically corrects it in-camera forconsistently better portraits in low light. TheCOOLPIX L1 offers a Blur Warning function too

that alerts users whenever a shot has beencompromised by camera shake, giving them achance to take a better shot before leaving thescene.

The COOLPIX L1 is compatible with widelyavailable SD memory cards. Furthermore, itfeatures 10MB of internal memory that makes itpossible for the user to keep on shooting evenwhen no additional memory media is availableand allows images to be easily moved from oneSD card to another. The COOLPIX L1 offers movie-shooting capability with sound at up to 30fps too,with a choice of TV-size, small-size, and smallersize shooting.

NIKON COOLPIX L1 – MAIN FEATURES• Compact and Lightweight

• BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the best exposure automatically from ten sequential shots

• Time zone function enables local time to be set regardless of where you are in the world

• 12 languages : German/English/Spanish/French/Italian/Dutch/Swedish/Japanese/Simplified Chinese/Traditional

Chinese/Korean/Russian selectable in menu display.

• 5x Optical Zoom with 4x digital zoom takes you even closer

• Single AF and Continuous AF selectable in Movie Mode

• Choice of White Balance: Auto with TTL control, 5-mode manual (Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy and

Flash) and Preset

• Playback options: Single, 4- and 9-segment thumbnail, Slideshow

• Built-in flash: features settings for Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Off, Fill Flash and

Slow sync.

• Noise reduction ensures better color reproduction during Dusk/Dawn and Night landscape modes

• Pictbridge Compatible for direct printing to pictbridge compatible printers.

• Long lasting battery : Approx. 230 shots with EN-MH1-B2 Batteries, 100 shots with alkaline or 400 shots with

lithium (based on CIPA standard*)

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FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX L1

FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX S2FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX S2

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PRODUCT REVIEW

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COOLPIX 4600

PICTBRIDGE

Price

SIN$399

Megapixels

4.0 million

Built in Memory

14MB

Optical Zoom

3x Zoom-Nikkor; 5.7-17.1mm [35mm (135)

format equivalent to 34-102mm];

f/2.9-4.9; 7 elements in6 groups;

Digital zoom Up to 4x

Viewfinder

Real image optical zoomviewfinder

Macro Capability

4cm

Movie Recording Mode

Unlimited Without AudioTV movie (640) at 15fps,Small size (320) at 15fps,Smaller size (160) at 15fps

ISO

AUTO

Shutter

Auto adjust

LCD Display

1.8-inch type,80,000-dot amorphoussilicon TFT LCD monitor

with brightness adjustment;frame coverage: approx.

97% horizontal andvertical (shooting)

AF Assist Illuminator

NO

Battery Life

230 images with two AA-size alkaline batteries, 360images with two EN-MH1Rechargeable batteries

(based on CIPA standard*)

Size / Weight

3.3 x 2.4 x 1.4 in /130g

Special Features

_

Support Standards

COOLPIX 5600

PICTBRIDGE

Price

SIN$499

Megapixels

5.1 million

Built in Memory

14MB

Optical Zoom




Digital zoom Up to 4x

Viewfinder


Macro Capability

4cm


Unlimited With AudioTV movie (640) at 15fps,Small size (320) at 15fps,Smaller size (160) at 15fps

ISO

AUTO

Shutter

Auto adjust

LCD Display

1.8-inch type,80,000-dot amorphoussilicon TFT LCD monitor


97% horizontal andvertical (shooting)


YES

Battery Life



Size / Weight

3.3 x 2.4 x 1.4 in /130g

Special Features

_

Support Standards

COOLPIX 5900

PICTBRIDGE

Price

SIN$599

Megapixels

5.1 million

Built in Memory

13.5MB

Optical Zoom



f/2.8-4.9; 7 elements in6 groups,

Digital zoom: up to 4x

Viewfinder


Macro Capability

4cm


Unlimited With AudioTV movie (640x480) at

15fps or 30fps,Small size (320x240) at

30fps,Smaller size (160x120) at

30fps

ISO

AUTO

Shutter

Auto adjust: 4-1/2,000 s

LCD Display

2.0-inch type,115,000-dot Amorphoussilicon TFT LCD monitor


100%


YES

Battery Life

270 images with EN-EL5,290 images with Cp1


Size / Weight

3.5 x 2.4 x 1.9 in. /180g

Special Features

_

Support Standards

COOLPIX L1

PICTBRIDGE

Price

SIN$549

Megapixels

6.2 million

Built in Memory

10MB

Optical Zoom

5x Zoom-Nikkor; 6.3-31.4mm (35mm [135]

format equivalent to 38-190mm); f/2.9-5.0; 9elements in 7 groups;Digital zoom: up to 4x

Viewfinder

_

Macro Capability

4cm


Unlimited With AudioTV movie (640x480) at

15fpsSmall size (320x240) at

30fps,Smaller size (160x120) at

30fps

ISO

AUTO, 64 – 400 User Selectable

Shutter

Auto adjust

LCD Display

2.5-inch type, 115,000-dot TFT LCD monitor with

brightness adjustment


YES

Battery Life

Approx. 230 shots withEN-MH1-B2 Batteries, 100shots with alkaline or 400shots with lithium (based

on CIPA standard*)

Size / Weight

3.5 x 2.4 x 1.9 in. /180g

Special Features

D-Lighting

Support Standards

COOLPIX P1

PICTBRIDGE

Price

SIN$699

Megapixels

8.0 million

Built in Memory

32MB

Optical Zoom

.5x Zoom-Nikkor; 7.5-26.3mm [35mm (135)




Viewfinder

_

Macro Capability

4cm


Unlimited With Audio and Electronic VRTV movie (640x480) at 15fps or 30fps,

Small size (320x240) at 15fps,Sepia (320x240) at 5fps,B/W (320x240) at 15fps,

Smaller size (160x120) at 15fpsTime-lapse movie at 30fps(Without sound)

ISO

AUTO

Shutter

Auto adjust

LCD Display




YES

Battery Life

Approx. 180 shots withEN-EL8 Rechargeable

Battery (based on CIPAstandard*)

Size / Weight

3.6 x 2.4 x 1.5 in. /170g

Special Features

D-Lighting, Wifi IEEE802.11b/g, Aperture Priority

Support Standards

COOLPIX P2

PICTBRIDGE

Price

SIN$599

Megapixels

5.1 million

Built in Memory

16MB

Optical Zoom

3.5x Zoom-Nikkor; 7.5-26.3mm [35mm (135)




Viewfinder

_

Macro Capability

4cm


Unlimited With Audio and Electronic VRTV movie (640x480) at 15fps or 30fps,

Small size (320x240) at 15fps,Sepia (320x240) at 5fps,B/W (320x240) at 15fps,

Smaller size (160x120) at 15fpsTime-lapse movie at 30fps(Without sound)

ISO

Shutter

Auto adjust

LCD Display




YES

Battery Life



Size / Weight

3.6 x 2.4 x 1.5 in. /170g

Special Features

_

Support Standards

COOLPIX S1

PICTBRIDGE

Price

SIN$549

Megapixels

5.1 million

Built in Memory

12MB

Optical Zoom

3x Zoom-Nikkor ED; 5.8-17.4mm (35mm [135]

format equivalent to 35-105mm);



Viewfinder

_

Macro Capability

4cm


Unlimited With AudioTV movie (640) at 15fps,Small size (320) at 15fps,

Smaller size (160) at15fps;

Time-lapse movie at15fps(Without sound)

ISO

AUTO

Shutter

Auto adjust

LCD Display


with brightness adjustment


YES

Battery Life

Approx. 200 images withEN-EL8 RechargeableBattery (based on CIPA

standard*)

Size / Weight

3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. /118g

Special Features

Support Standards

COOLPIX S2

PICTBRIDGE

Price

SIN$749

Megapixels

5.1 million

Built in Memory

12MB

Optical Zoom





Viewfinder

Macro Capability

4cm


ISO

AUTO

Shutter

Auto adjust

LCD Display




YES

Battery Life


standard*)

Size / Weight

3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. /140g

Special Features

Support Standards

COOLPIX S3

PICTBRIDGE

Price

SIN$629

Megapixels

6.0 million

Built in Memory

12MB

Optical Zoom





Viewfinder

Macro Capability

4cm





ISO

AUTO

Shutter

Auto adjust

LCD Display




YES

Battery Life


standard*)

Size / Weight

3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. /140g

Special Features

Support Standards

COOLPIX S4

PICTBRIDGE

Price

SIN$699

Megapixels

6.0 million

Built in Memory

13.5MB

Optical Zoom

10x Zoom-Nikkor ED; 6.3-63mm (35mm [135]


f/3.5; 12 elements in 9groups;


Viewfinder

Macro Capability

4cm





ISO

AUTO

Shutter

Auto adjust

LCD Display




YES

Battery Life

Approx.290 images with twoEN-MH1 B2 Rechargeable

Battery, 450 images with LithiumBatteries and 160 shots with LR6(AA sized Alkaline batteries)(based on CIPA standard*)

Size / Weight

4.4 x 2.7 x 1.4 in. /205g

Special Features

Support Standards

COOLPIX 7600

PICTBRIDGE

Price

SIN$699

Megapixels

7.1 million

Built in Memory

14MB

Optical Zoom

3x optical Zoom-NikkorED; 7.8-23.4mm (35mm[135] format equivalent to

38-114mm);f/2.8-4.9; 7 elements in

6 groups

Viewfinder


Macro Capability

4cm


Unlimited With AudioTV movie (640) at 30fps, TV

movie (640) at 15fps,Small size (320) at 30fps,Small size (320) at 15fps,

Smaller size (160) at 15fps,Electronic VR (Vibration

Reduction) available

ISO

AUTO

Shutter

Auto adjust

LCD Display



100%


YES

Battery Life

100 images (two AA-sizealkaline batteries, based

on CIPA standard*)

Size / Weight

3.3 x 2.4 x 1.5 in. /145g

Special Features

Support Standards

COOLPIX 7900

PICTBRIDGE

Price

SIN$699

Megapixels

7.1 million

Built in Memory

13.5MB

Optical Zoom





Viewfinder


Macro Capability

4cm


Unlimited With AudioTV movie (640x480) at 15fps

or 30fps,Small size (320x240) at 30fps,

Smaller size (160x120) at30fps,

Electronic VR (VibrationReduction) available

ISO

AUTO

Shutter

Auto adjust: 4-1/2,000 s

LCD Display



100%


YES

Battery Life

220 images with EN-EL5,250 images with Cp1


Size / Weight

3.5 x 2.4 x 1.4 in. /150g

Special Features

Support Standards

AUTO, 64 – 400 User Selectable

D-Lighting, Wifi IEEE802.11b/g, Aperture Priority

D-Lighting

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D-Lighting, Splash Proof, VoiceRecording, Scene Mode

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D-Lighting

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D-Lighting D-Lighting D-Lighting

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C O M P A R E A N D C H O O S E

YOUR ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TIPS

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Text and Pictures BySteven Yee Pui Chung

B.Eng(Mech), FRPS, FPSS, FPSM, Hon.FKCC, AFIAP

CHARMS OF A RUSTIC ANCIENT CITY– BAGAN

Bagan? Pagan? To many people, this city may notsound as glamorous as big places like New Yorkor Beijing. However, this ancient sleepy city inMyanmar, which rest alongside the AyeyarwaddyRiver, is one of the richest archaeological sites inAsia. Bagan is also well known for its tranquillityand majesty.

Upon touchdown at the Bagan airport via AirYangon domestic flight, the team of photographersfrom The Photographic Society of Singapore in

this specially organized photography tour weregreeted by the friendly Myanmese who did theirdaily chores in a slow idyllic pace. This is in starkcontrast to what we saw in Yangon.

Cows on the side of the mud path, horse cartsferrying commodities as well as tourists, publictransport that is overloaded with passengers, thenumerous ancient temple ruins and magnificentarchitecture, the rural taste of life, the handicraftshops, the faithful monks, the local procession,

Meditation.

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PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION

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Rice is a staple diet for the locals. You wull not see much noodles here.

The locals made very good pots out of clay.

Our Bagan trip was wrapped up with a boat ridealong the Ayeyarwaddy River in the late afternoon.For a while, the thick clouds dampened our mood.We hoped for good weather, and our prayers worked.The setting sun suddenly shone its golden light ontothe coast, while the locals go about their evening bathand washing of clothes in the river.

As we were on our way to the Bagan airport on thelast day, probably in all our hearts, we were tellingourselves: “We will be back!”

the local cultural entertainment, were what madeus busy photographing throughout the 3 daysthere.

For some of us, it was the first time we walkedbarefooted in the temple premises. The path was filledwith small stones. The climb up the stupa was anotheradventurous feat. The steep and high steps made ita vertical challenge for us who lugged heavy camerabags and tripods. Certainly, the descent down thesteps was sure a bold attempt. We had to “sit” ourway down the steps.

From the top of the newly built Sunset tower, wewitnessed a breathtaking panaromic view of thetemple ruins in the midst of the setting sun. Catch thefresh and strong gust of cool wind, as the setting sunsets the clouds into tints of red. For a moment, wewished for the time to stop.

Bullock carts can be seen in many places.

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Contructed with teakwood, this temple resembles one that is seen in the Inle.

Figuirnes for sale at the stalls in the temple compound.

A local procession.

Herdman leading a huge “contingent”.

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The boat ride along Ayeyarwaddy River.

Beautiful ladies bathing along the river banks in the midst of the setting sun.

Myanmar Handicrafts

Yong novice walking along the walkway on a temple compound.

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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER - JIMMY LAM

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WORKSHOP FOR

D70/D70s/D50 DIGITAL SLR

CONDUCTED BY:Mr Steven Yee, an award winning photographer, is the youngest in the world to beconferred the Fellowship of The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (FRPS)and the Photographic Society of Signboard (FPSS) in 2003 at the age of 23. He shallshare with the participants the different ways to harness the potential of the D70/D70s.

• The features of the D70/D70s

• Expectations -- Difference with the Coolpix, advancedfeatures that stand out

• The specifications in brief

• Exposure in brief (Quick into to shutter speed andaperture)

• Using the Program Mode

• Quick intro to P, A, S, M

• Metering settings

• Using the Custom modes

• Survival tips to get good images -- Steven Yee'sWorkflow for freezing objects

• Setting the ASA and White Balance

• The settings in the menu

• Focusing

• How to hold the camera

• File types, compression and sizes

• Camera maintenance (Cleaning the CCD, do's anddon'ts, maintenance of CF card)

• What to do if you want to change lenses

• Having that ideal set of equipment

To apply for Digital Workshop for D70 Camera, pleasecontact Diana or Kellyn

DID: 63343361Fax: 63344657Email: [email protected]

Operating Hours: Mon to Fri: 2pm – 10pmSat to Sun: 12pm – 6pmClosed on Public Holiday

VENUE:The Digital Workshop will be conducted at:

The Photographic Society of Singapore30 Selegie Road, Selegie Arts Centre BuildingLevel 2, Singapore 180030

NOTE:- Course Fee: SIN$20- Course Duration : Approx. 3 hours- Participants must bring along their D70/D70s/D50 for the workshop.

HIGHLIGHTS OF D70/D70s/D50 WORKSHOP

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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: HUI MAN YAN

P O R T F O L I O : H U I M A N Y A Nfriends in countrieswhere he can takea r t i s t i c s h o t s o flandscape, nature,a r c h i t e c t u r e a n dpeople. His wife oftencomplains, “His lovefor photography madehim spend more timewith the camera thanhis family.”

Hui says that the state of photography inSingapore, and as a matter of fact, has improved.He no t i ces tha t there are many youngphotographers and photographer turn artists haveshowed very high standard works in the various

Though more than qualified to turn professionalyears ago, Hui has chosen to remain in the amateursection whenever he takes part photographiccompetitions. His reason is that he gets greatersatisfaction shooting subjects which he likes ratherthan subjects which the client wants if he had toshoot for a living. And he claims that he is “stilllearning”, so he cannot be considered professional.“I don’t want to be restricted by commercialconsiderations.”

Hui was keen in art but could not handle drawingwell. So he channelled all his inspiration andenthusiasm to the camera and through the lens.He found an avenue to express his creativity. Sincethen, he is seldom seen without a camera in hand.He travels often alone or back packed with few

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exhibitions. They break away from the posey styleof photography where there is too much emphasison precise guidelines oncomposition, colourbalance and surface appearance which sacrificedthe creativity.

He believes to take a good picture, the camera isa helping tool, the man behind the camera isimportant. A photographer must learn all the time,and change his style in small ways from time totime, or his craft will stagnate.

These days, Hui passes on his skills and knowledgeto others and promotes photography as a hobbyin club and school by giving talks and teaching.He has been teaching his popular Travel andCreative Photography Course at The PhotographySoc ie ty o f S ingapore fo r many years .

His Nikon F3 and FM 2 camera system waschanged to digital D70 Nikon SLR last year, sothat he can continue to enjoy his favourite Nikonlenses on the digital system.

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: HUI MAN YAN FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: HUI MAN YAN

PHOTO CONTEST WINNER

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VACATIONTHE WINNING ENTRY OF FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

TITLE: UKULELE MAN IN MEDITATION

Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 G Lens, f/9,

1/320 secs, ISO 200

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FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

F O C U S P H O T O G R A P H Y C O N T E S T

TERMS & CONDITIONS• Eligibility – Open to all Nikon users residing in Singapore except Nikon staff; photo must be taken by Nikon camera only • Each photographeris 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 therights to use any photograph entered for publicity and other purposes related to the contest • The entries will be judged on their relevance to thetheme, 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

To participate, fill in the form and attach it with your entry

Closing Date:15 December 2005

Send entry to:

FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHYCONTEST - MY FIRST TIME

Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd

11 Chang Charn Road#02-01 Shriro HouseSingapore 159640

FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST - MY FIRST TIMEMaleFemale

Age:Name:

Address: Contact No. (HP):

Contact No. (O):

Email:

Title of Photo:

Photo Taken by (Model & Setting/Mode):

Send in your best ‘My First

Time’ shot and WIN a

Nikon Coolpix S4 Digital

Camera worth S$699 plus

a chance to have your work

featured in our next issue.

Contest is open to all Nikon

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Send in your best ‘My First

Time’ shot and WIN a

Nikon Coolpix S4 Digital

Camera worth S$699 plus

a chance to have your work

featured in our next issue.

Contest is open to all Nikon

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EVENTS

COMEX 2005VENUE: SICEC • DATE: 1 - 4 SEPTEMBER 2005

Represented by Max Photo Pte Ltd, this was the

2nd show we participated in year 2005 after the

IT Show which was held six months ago. Comex

2005 drew slightly more crowd of 589,000 visitors

compared to IT Show of 560,000.

Coolpix S1 was our top selling model in our

compact digital camera range. We attributed the

success to the attractive price tag and special

lamination wrap which gave S1 a new refreshing

look.

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PHOTO: BK KOH PHOTO: BK KOH

EVENTS

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PHOTO: BK KOH

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EVENTSEVENTS

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WORLD CYBER GAMES SINGAPOREVENUE: SICEC • DATE: 8 - 11 September 2005

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Nikon Singapore sponsored the WCG “NikonCosplay Competition” which saw manyparticipants.

Contestants were all dressed up in their finerymimicking their favourite characters fromgames and anime.

Photos featured here were taken by MichaelLim, Mark Chan, Jensen Tan and Kirby Ong.

PS. Thank you guys, for sharing your beautifulpictures with our readers!

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PHOTO: MARK CHAN PHOTO: MICHAEL LIM

PHOTO: MICHAEL LIM PHOTO: MICHAEL LIM

PHOTO: KIRBY ONG

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PHOTO: MICHAEL LIM PHOTO: MARK CHAN

PHOTO: MICHAEL LIM PHOTO: MICHAEL LIM PHOTO: KIRBY ONG

PHOTO: JENSEN TAN PHOTO: KIRBY ONG

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Simply send this completed coupon with your answers to:

FOCUS Q & A Contest,Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd11 Chang Charn Road, #02-01, Shriro House,Singapore 159640 by 15 December 2005

ANSWER:

Q1. Q2. Q3. Q4.

NAME:

NRIC:

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE (HP/O/R):

EMAIL:

Questions:

Q1. Which of the following models have built-inWi-Fi LAN support to transfer images as youshoot automatically to one or more computer?

1) Coolpix S3 & S42) Coolpix P1 & P23) Coolpix L1

Q2. What does GUI stands for?

1) Great User Interface2) Graphic unser Interface3) Group User Interface

Q3. How many shots can Coolpix L1 shoot withthe EN-MH1-B2 batteries?

1) 1002) 1503) 230

Q4. Beside packing with high megapixel pixelcount and large LCD with 10X zoom, whatis the feature that makes Coolpix S4 differentfrom the rest of the ‘S’ series Coolpixes?

1) It has a splash proof body2) It has a slim diemension of just 22mm3) It has a swivel design that covers all angels

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Q & A CONTEST

WINNER OF FOCUS 8TH ISSUE Q&ACONTEST

Name : Mr Lim Foo KeongNRIC : S2509102G

ANSWER:Q1: 2 Q2: 4 Q3: 1 Q4: 1

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.

WINNIKON COOLPIX SQ

worth $399

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MAR• • • NOV D E CAUG

EXHIBIT ION 2006

PHOTO: DAREN TAN

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Exhibition Name : SITEX 2006Content : IT ExhibitionDate : 9 - 12 MARCH 2006Venue : SICEC

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OCUS F - nikon.com.sg - 09.pdf · a quarterly newsletter from nikon photo: hui man yan f ocus a quarterly newsletter from issue 09 • oct 05 mita (p) 016/07/2005