Upon reading the brief description of the Canon EOS R5 that is currently being developed, I am really excited. I have (followed, documented, reviewed, used, sold, bought) Canon’s mirrorless journey from EOS M to EOS R, from using the EOS M (my parents camera), sold it off and we changed to the Canon EOS RP. The development of Canon EOS R5 reinforces Canon’s statement and commitment to the full-frame mirrorless camera segment. From the time when I attended Canon EXPO Shanghai 2016, I published “The Next Wave and Trends”, they have come a long way since then with their mirrorless cameras segment.

When the Canon EOS R5 is officially released along with 9 more RF lenses in 2020, I can start on part 2 of my continuation of Canon’s mirrorless journey, EOS R family and RF lenses.  the Canon EOS R5 could be the game changer in the full-frame mirrorless camera market. They fulfil the requirements/desires that photographers wish/want inside their camera. Although I did speak about/debate whether IBIS is a must have in my previous articles, if it’s packed inside the Canon EOS R5, I am happy too!

What can we expect from the upcoming Canon EOS R5? Let me share with you more information below:

Canon EOS R5

The new full-frame mirrorless camera currently under development will fully leverage the advantages of the EOS R System to realise high-speed continuous shooting, 8K video recording and expanding the boundaries of visual expression. In addition, it can contribute to more efficient workflows thanks to improved transmission functionality, operability and reliability. These enhancements and more will help the new camera elevate the EOS Series concept of “Speed, Comfort and High image-quality” to a higher level.

Canon’s EOS R5, the first of the next-generation full-frame mirrorless cameras in the company’s EOS R System, will include a newly developed CMOS sensor that makes possible advanced features such as high-speed continuous shooting – up to approximately 20 frames per second (fps) using an electronic shutter and up to approximately 12 fps using a mechanical shutter – to facilitate shooting of athletes at sporting events and other fast moving subjects. In addition, the camera’s 8K video capture capability will enable users to extract high-resolution still images from video footage as well as process 8K video into higher-quality 4K videos, opening up new possibilities for visual expression. What’s more, the EOS R5 will be the first Canon camera equipped with a high-performance coordinated Image Stabilization (IS) system that integrates the camera’s in-body IS with IS systems on attached RF lenses. The camera will also feature dual media card slots and support automatic transfers of image files from the device to the image.canon cloud platform.

From Canon Marketing Japan YouTube video above, the Canon EOS R5 looks really solid and impressive, the built, aesthetics and design, looks really close to the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics will begin on 24th July 2020, my personal view/prediction is that the Canon EOS R5 would make their debut and appearance during this international sporting event in Tokyo, Japan (about 5 months from the announcement today on 13th February 2020)

9 x RF Lenses on the horizon in Year 2020

Canon is also developing a total of 9 RF lenses scheduled for release during 2020, including the RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM, Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x.

As more RF lenses are introduced into their lineup, this would be good news for photographers who wish to invest/switch into the EOS R and RF lenses setup. What are the lenses on your wish list that you would like to be on the RF lenses setup? Maybe the RF 135mm, RF 100mm Macro, RF 24mm? Just some of my own predictions here!

With the introduction of the Extender RF 1.4x and 2x, this to me is an indication of the big RF prime lenses to come, maybe the RF 300mm f/2.8L, RF 400mm f/2.8L ? Or the RF 500mm and RF 600mm? I am making my own predictions here!

RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM

A new RF lens being added to their RF family of lenses, five stops IS capabilities, giving photographers more affordable RF lenses options without compromising image quality. The small and lightest RF zoom lens available to date, weighing only 395g and 88.8mm in length. They are reasonably priced and available as a kit lens for EOS RP and EOS R.

The Canon EOS R5, RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM, Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x will be on display in the Canon booth at the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2020, to be held from 27 February to 1 March at the Pacifico Yokohama convention hall in Yokohama, Japan.

At this point in time, I am really excited, the Canon EOS R5 might just be the camera that I am looking at, to slot into my current setup, in between my Canon EOS-1DX Mark II and Canon EOS RP. My initial plan is a Canon EOS 5D Mark III or EOS 5D Mark IV, I didn’t go ahead as I am waiting for Canon to announce the high end EOS R model before deciding, with the announcement of the Canon EOS R5, it seems that it has now come true!

Would the Canon EOS R5 eventually come into my setup? Maybe yes! There are also now more RF lenses arriving soon for photographers to build up their system.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Ogilvy *

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The Canon EOS R is Canon’s first full frame mirrorless camera that was announced in September 2018, I had the opportunity to review the Canon EOS R and I currently have the Canon EOS RP as part of my photography setup. I had been following the Canon mirrorless journey from Canon EOS M to EOS R, looking forward to more announcements and developments from the Canon EOS R and RF lenses family!

This is a limited edition Uniqlo T-Shirt, a collaboration between Canon and Uniqlo, under “The Brands-Masterpiece” collection that features famous products and logos that are popular and loved by many worldwide. This design showcases the Canon EOS R, the first full frame mirrorless camera by Canon.

Canon seeks to Reimagine Optical Excellence, through the expansion of the EOS System with full frame EOS R mirrorless camera and a new range of lenses. This is Canon’s third collaboration with Uniqlo, with the first two in 2010 and 2011, featuring Canon’s EOS system. Available in black only, the limited-edition T-shirts are now available at $14.90 on UNIQLO.COM, while it will be available across all UNIQLO stores islandwide from 10 February 2020 onwards.

For all the Canon photographers, fans and supporters, time to get this Canon x Uniqlo Limited Edition EOS R T-Shirt!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Ogilvy *

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The 70-200mm focal length range is one of the most popular lens used by both professionals and leisure photographers around the world. It’s versatile and can be used in a number of photography genres including landscape photography. From events, portraiture, sports and wildlife photography, the 70-200mm lens is a “staple” lens for many photographers. For commercial photography work, the f/2.8 does make a difference, one of the reasons that made me changed from my EF70-200mm f/4 L USM to EF70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM a few years back.

The Canon 70-200mm L series lenses are really good, excellent quality and optics, for both the f/4 and f/2.8 series. One of my favourite lenses, the EF70-200mm f/4 was actually my second L lens and I used it for 10 years before upgrading to EF70-200mm f/2.8 for my commercial photography work. Canon has many years of professional experience and manufacturing quality in the L lenses, I am confident that this new RF70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM telephoto lens would continue on Canon’s 70-200mm L lenses legacy. 

With the announcement of the RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens, I would have options to add this to my Canon EOS RP setup or continue using my EF70-200mm f/2.8L lens with the adaptor. How I would want to build my Canon EOS RP and RF lenses setup, it’s still a work in progress (and a lot to strategise and plan) since I have my existing Canon EOS-1DX Mark II DSLR inside my setup.

For those who have just started/concentrating on the Canon EOS R and RF lenses system, you have less headache and can start to welcome the new RF lenses being announced and arriving into the market. The new RF L lenses announcements showed Canon’s commitment to the Canon EOS R and RF lenses lineup, I am looking forward to more lenses on their RF lenses roadmap!

Let me share with you more information and details on the RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM telephoto lens:

“The RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM completes Canon’s Zoom Trinity Lenses, the other two lenses  being the RF15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM and RF24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM,” said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore. “The shooting range of the RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is incredibly diverse with its ability to shoot from still portraits to fast-moving sporting activities. Together with its lightweight and compact body, the RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM truly makes for an ideal partner in producing high quality images.”

Reduction in Overall Length and Weight

Compared to the well-established EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM lens (the existing EF mount model), the RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is approximately 27% shorter and 28% lighter. In shooting situations, the lens and camera body combination is about 30% lighter compared to the existing EF lens and DSLR body combination. This would significantly help to lighten the load for shooting over a long period of time.

By using an extending zoom type design, coupled with the large diameter mount, short back focus and effective use of aspherical lenses, there is a significant reduction in the total length of the lens when it is at its shortest.

With a length of approximately 170.2mm when stored with its lens and dust cap, the RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM can be easily stored in a camera backpack, leaving room for other lenses or equipment.

New Optical Design with Electronic Floating Focus System

With the large diameter and short back focus of the new EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera system, this significantly increases the degree of freedom in lens design compared to conventional EF lenses, while maintaining high image quality.

The new optical design of the RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM consists of 17 elements in 13 groups, with two aspherical lenses, four UD lenses and one super UD lens. For the very first time, Canon is using an electronic float focus control in the RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM that drives the two lens groups individually. This feature makes the lens more compact and reduces the minimum focusing distance from 1.2m to 0.7m. With electronic floating focus control, ‘breathing’ due to focus movement can also be reduced so movies can be shot with a stable composition.

The RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is designed with Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC), a special coating that enables excellent anti-reflectivity. This coating effectively suppresses reflections in situations where the light source appears on the screen, reducing flaring and ghosting.

High Speed and Smooth AF for Still and Movie Shooting with Two Nano USMs

For the very first time on a Canon lens, two thumb sized ultrasonic motors known as Nano USM are included in the RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM and used for the floating focus control. By using two Nano USMs for lens driving, a high degree of quietness, power saving, and high-speed operation are achieved while retaining the compact size. This also achieves high-speed, high-precision still image AF and smooth movie AF in combination with the Dual Pixel CMOS AF in the EOS R series cameras.

The RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is equipped with an IS (lens-based image stabiliser) with a CIPA standard of five stops for still images. There are also three IS modes which are optimised for subject movement – IS mode 1 for still subjects, IS mode 2 for panning and IS mode 3 for irregular movement such as sports. 

Durable and Built to Last

As an L-series lens designed for professional use, the RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM adopts unique extendable design that allows air to pass through but not dust and moisture. This ensures water and dust resistance which makes it an ideal companion even during unfavourable weather conditions.

The RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is the first RF lens designed with a white heat shield coating, which suppresses the rise in temperature, especially when it is used during hot weather. A lens

hood in the same colour as the RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is also included, with a sliding window for easy operation of polarising filters with the hood attached.

Canon has also newly developed a compact tripod mount that can be easily removed with a simple operation. The easy-to-read index allows users to quickly change the vertical and horizontal framing when using a tripod.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing and availability will be advised at a later date.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Ogilvy *

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Canon has announced that a new firmware update for the EOS R and EOS RP is now available for download. As part of the effort to continuously improve on the user’s experience every step of the way, the new firmware update improves on both cameras’ auto-focus capabilities and ensures that users never miss out on a shot.

This new firmware version offers the following key areas of improvement, enhanced for a seamless experience with the EOS R (v1.4.0) & EOS RP (v1.3.0):

1. Enhances eye detection Auto Focus (AF) for improved face and eye recognition at greater distances.
2. Improved Auto Focus (AF) performance helps the camera to focus on smaller subjects.
3. Reduced lag time between the actual Auto Focus (AF) and the AF frame display for images in the viewfinder or on the LCD.

With this firmware update, Canon delivers on its promise of “Delighting You Always”, ensuring that users have more control over their craft and are empowered to capture the shots they want.

The firmware update is available for download via the following links:

EOS R: https://asia.canon/support/EOS%20R/model

EOS RP: https://asia.canon/support/EOS%20RP/model

If you are a Canon EOS R or EOS RP owner, remember to update your camera firmware! Do Pay It Forward and Pass It On, share this firmware update to your fellow Canon EOS R and EOS RP camera owners to update their firmware!

Check out my Canon EOS R articles that I published earlier: Key links and information on Canon EOS R versus Canon EOS RP

Canon EOS R versus EOS RP

The Canon Mirrorless Journey from Canon EOS M to EOS R

Canon EOS RP review article

Canon EOS RP review photos on Flickr

Canon EOS R review article

Canon EOS R review photos on Flickr

* Information courtesy of Canon Singapore and Ogilvy *

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I had reviewed both Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless cameras, I decided to invest in the Canon EOS RP along with my family as a shared camera and also as a daily usage/back up camera for my current Canon EOS photography system. Through this article, I hope that I would be able to allow readers to know more and understand about the differences between the Canon EOS R and EOS RP, which Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera is more suitable for you.

Table of comparisons between Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP (Technical Specifications)

Canon Singapore website has product technical specifications information for their cameras and you can compare different Canon cameras. The pictures below, a table of comparisons between Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP technical specifications, were from Canon Singapore website when I did a comparison between both cameras. From the side by side comparisons, you would be able to view and differentiate the key technical specifications between them.

Source: Canon Singapore website (select Canon EOS RP and Canon EOS R to compare side by side)

Table of comparisons between Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP (Non-technical Specifications)

Adding on to technical specifications comparisons, I have also compiled a list of comparisons/differences between the Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP from a photographer/user observations and hands on handling experience

Which is more suitable? Canon EOS R or EOS RP?

Choose Canon EOS R

• If you are planning to use full-frame mirrorless for mainly commercial photography and videography work
• Upgrading from entry level DSLR
• Upgrading from compact digital cameras, compact mirrorless cameras
• Switching/Upgrading from a middle level DSLR to similar capabilities full-frame mirrorless camera
• A back up camera for commercial photography and videography work

Choose Canon EOS RP

• If you are looking for a low cost full-frame mirrorless camera
• This is your first full-frame mirrorless camera
• Upgrading from compact digital cameras, compact mirrorless cameras
• A full-frame mirrorless camera for fun and leisure
• Switching from entry level DSLR to full-frame mirrorless camera
• For professionals looking for a low cost and capable full-frame mirrorless camera as a back up camera

Why did I choose the Canon EOS RP?

Inside my Canon EOS RP review article that I recently published, I wrote about why did I choose the Canon EOS RP. Investing in the Canon EOS RP had been in the works for a period of time as I was searching for that mirrorless camera that suits my needs and requirements, the search took a bit of time.

In my personal humble opinion, this Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera is probably the full-frame mirrorless camera that has the potential to change the full-frame mirrorless market even further, a low cost, value for money and capable full-frame mirrorless camera that would attract photographers to upgrade from their compact cameras or professionals to own it as a backup and fun camera to have.

DSLR versus Mirrorless

This is probably a never ending debate in the photography world, DSLR versus Mirrorless, there are so many debates out there, too much noise at times. Both DSLR and mirrorless cameras are good and solid in their own rights, DSLR system has been a proven camera system over time while mirrorless system has improved significantly over the years. Would DSLR camera system continue to decline, mirrorless system continues to rise and takes over the photography world? Maybe yes, maybe no.

I would not be emphasising too much into this debate for my article, let’s concentrate on the fun, craft and beauty of photography, capturing the moments, telling the stories with the best of both worlds with DSLR and mirrorless cameras together, with the Canon EOS 1DX Mark II and Canon EOS RP as my current/personal best of both worlds setup.

Final thoughts and views on Canon EOS R versus Canon EOS RP

Canon EOS R versus Canon EOS RP, which camera suits you better? This really depends on your budget, needs and requirements. The Canon EOS R system and family is only going to get bigger, with more RF lenses being lined up and patiently waiting for more Canon EOS R camera bodies to be announced (looking forward to the 1D series equivalent EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera).

Stay tuned for more announcements from Canon down the road for their EOS R system.

Key links and information on Canon EOS R versus Canon EOS RP

The Canon Mirrorless Journey from Canon EOS M to EOS R

Canon EOS RP review article

Canon EOS RP review photos on Flickr

Canon EOS R review article

Canon EOS R review photos on Flickr

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With short hands on knowledge of both Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP, my family and myself decided to purchase the Canon EOS RP pre-launch promotion package. Moreover, I have a (pretty good) knowledge and understanding of Canon’s mirrorless camera journey from their Canon EOS M (my parents bought it, replaced by the Canon EOS RP) to the launch of the Canon EOS R, I published an article in Decemeber 2018 titled “The Canon Mirrorless Journey from Canon EOS M to EOS R”.

Therefore, there was a short period of time whereby I had both Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP full frame mirrorless cameras with me, I was able to create content with both Canon full frame mirrorless cameras while reviewing the Canon EOS R first before proceeding to use/review the Canon EOS RP. Upon returning the Canon EOS R, I was using the Canon EOS R a lot more, thus the delay in publishing my Canon EOS R review article.

Although the Canon EOS R has been in the market for at least half a year, there had already been a number of review articles and videos published around the world. I would still contribute and publish my Canon EOS R review article, followed by the Canon EOS RP article and a third article on the comparisons between Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP, more in-depth thoughts and analysis, finally why I chose the Canon EOS RP over the Canon EOS R.

Aesthestics / Physical

• LCD Panel , interesting , takes a bit of getting used to it , customising to your requirements
• Buttons customisable to suit your working style and requirements
• Mode dial different from other canon camera models
• No joy stick, AF point on the screen can be moved with your thumb
• Nice feel and grip, ergonomically designed, balanced weight
• Single card slot
• Flip screen, useful, versatile and flexible
• Cover when lens is detached, protecting the sensor from dust entering it

Performance

• Scene Intelligent Auto, Flexible-priority AE, Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual, Bulb, C1 Program AE, C2 Program AE, C3 Program AE
• Maximum ISO @ 40,000 , grainy , probably 25,600 is still useable
• Digic 8 processor and latest sensor, accurate colours
• Anti-Flickr
• EVF can view in very dark conditions
• Eye Auto-Focus has improved significantly since testing it on the Canon EOS M5 (thanks to Dual Pixel CMOS AF)
• Focus tracking and auto-focusing on moving objects has improved since Canon started their mirrorless cameras, still not as fast as DSLR AF.
• No IBIS
• Flexible-priority AE
• Focus distance display – In MF Mode, When focusing, Always, Disable
• Focus distance display – Unit: m or ft
• Wi-fi and bluetooth enabled
• Remote Shooting via Wi-Fi and Camera Connect App
• Can customise M-Fn bar, cusomise dials, customise buttons
• Dual Pixel RAW
• Raw and C-RAW
• Touch shutter
• Cropping/aspect ratio: Full 1.6x crop, 1:1 , 4:3, 16:9

EF to RF Adaptor

• Very useful, a must have for existing Canon users
• Borrowed from personal Canon EOS RP setup
• EF L lenses work alright
• Concern with bugs/communication between EOS R and older EF lenses

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens Review

• Sharp lens
• Bokeh is good
• Customisable control ring
• Versatile lens, wide to mid telephoto lens
• Shorter in length as compared to the EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS II USM lens
• More compact (107.3mm vs 118mm) and slightly lighter than the EF counterpart (700g vs 795g)

Videography

• Scene Intelligent Auto, Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual exposure, C1 Program AE, C2 Program AE, C3 Program AE
• A number of settings for different videography needs, HD to 4K
• 4K 25 fps ALL-I , 4K 25 fps IPB, FHD 50fps ALL-I, FHD 50fps IPB, FHD 25fps ALL-I, FHD 25fps IPB, FHD 25fps IPB (Light), HD 50fps ALL-I, HD 50fps IPB, HD 25fps IPB
• Movie Digital IS available
• Eye AF is accurate when using FHD
• 4K video crop at 1.6x

The Canon EOS R was involved in a few assignments/projects during the review period. My collaboration with Hpility SGgot me working on a few videography assignments/projects together:

1. 1. Vivo NEX Dual Display smartphone, the video was shot with the Canon EOS R.

Get in touch with the beauty of the Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition from Hpility SG on Vimeo.

1. 1. Carpmael Street Bazaar, an Antique Centre Atelier by The Retro Factory located at 75 Carpmael Road Singapore 429812. Hpility SG and myself also produced a short sneak preview video for them shot with the Canon EOS R.

Carpmael Street Bazaar Sneak Preview from Hpility SG on Vimeo.

1. Singapore Maritime Trail 3 (pre preparation video work was shot with the Canon EOS R, the actual media launch event shoot was shot with Canon EOS RP)

Also, you have to check out this video here! Thanks to fellow Canon Singapore EOS World Community Ambassador Isaac Benjamin Ong who helped me in producing my Canon EOS RP Explorer video, shot with the Canon EOS R (with the help of three friends, Hpility, Vincent and Isaac filming three different segments).

Thoughts and views

First and foremost, the Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera showed Canon’s commitment to the mirrorless camera market, a point that I noted during the time when I attended Canon EXPO 2016 Shanghai and I published this article “The Next Wave and Trends (from Canon EXPO 2016 Shanghai)”

The time has finally come, for For photographers (professionals or serious enthusiasts) planning to change from DSLR to mirrorless and requires at least a semi-pro level model. At this point in time, there is also an additional Canon full-frame mirrorless camera to choose from, the EOS RP.

The Canon EOS R mirrorless full-frame camera sits in between the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR models, similar full-frame Canon camera comparisons.

Canon EOS R versus Canon EOS RP, which one should I choose?

A golden question, an answer that would only be known by you inside your heart, mind and brains. I would be writing more in-depth with detailed views, thoughts, comparisons with the Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera and finally why we chose the Canon EOS RP over the Canon EOS R.

I hope that my two review articles and my comparisons, thoughts, views and  analysis article of the two Canon full-frame mirrorless cameras would help you to make a decision on which Canon full-frame mirrorless cameras to choose from.

When the Canon EOS RP review and Canon EOS R vs Canon EOS RP articles are up, I would amend this final part of my article here with the article links. Do keep a lookout when they are published!

More photographs of the Canon EOS R review can be viewed inside this flickr photo album.

I would like to thank Canon Singapore for the opportunity to review the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless camera.

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During my recent videography assignment with Hpility SG, we were covering  Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2019. During the assignment that took place over the festival period, I got the opportunity to learn a lot more about Singapore’s shipping industry, not just from my videography shoot, also from my visits to Singapore Maritime Gallery and SMW 2019 Exhibition.

This was also a major assignment for me, using the Canon EOS R (review unit) in an earlier preparation shoot before SMW 2019 started and the Canon EOS RP (personal set) during SMW 2019 itself. Both the Canon EOS R and EOS RP did well, delivered the goods and it was mission accomplished! More of the videography (and photography) reviews from the Canon EOS R and EOS RP would be published in my upcoming review articles.

The key highlight for me, from our various videography shoots that we did during the SMW 2019, was the MPA Learning Journeys 2019 (SMW Edition) – Lighthouse tour. A visit to Raffles Lighthouse, the second oldest lighthouse among the five lighthouses still in use today in Singapore. Raffles Lighthouse was bulit on a rocky island called Pulau Satumu, overlooking the busy shipping route in the Singapore Strait.

On the boat ride to Raffles Lighthouse, participants were able to view the busy Singapore Strait shipping route and learned more about Singapore’s shipping history and importance. At Raffles Lighthouse, it totally blew us off, the bird’s eye view from the top of the Raffles Lighthouse, her history, overlooking the vast and busy Singapore Strait, with many different ships sailing in the channel.

As a heritage and history enthusiast myself, while I do know a bit of knowledge of Singapore’s shipping industry, during my videography coverage of SMW 2019, I realised that the shipping industry sector has a lot more for us Singaporeans to learn, know and understand on its history, significance, importance. I strongly encourage you to visit Singapore Maritime Gallery at Marina South Pier whereby visitors can learn so much more from our very own Maritime museum!

Do check out the YouTube Videos of SMW 2019, covered and produced by Hpility SG, Victorl0 and myself:

AMC 2019 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9TkeqWf2tE

Singapore Maritime Trail 3 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_VfpnQiKLg

Maritime Innovation Lab opening – https://youtu.be/fIni4S1mY64

Lighthouse Tour + Sea Tour – https://youtu.be/W1HN4z-5vfU

SMW 2019 Exhibition – https://youtu.be/jPYCJeDHKzg

I hope that through the videos produced by Hpility SG, Victorl0 and myself would inspire you to learn and know more about Singapore’s shipping industry and Singapore’s history in our Singapore Bicentennial Celebrations during this year 2019.

Links to Singapore Maritime Week

Singapore Maritime Week

https://www.smw.sg

Singapore Maritime Gallery

https://www.maritimegallery.sg/web/portal/home

MPA Learning Journeys

https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/maritime-singapore/public-outreach/mpalj

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Reading through the information and details of Canon FilmFIVE Festival for this year 2019, this is a great opportunity for young students to learn more about filmmaking, unleash their creative potential and produce short films. They are able to get hands on learning and shooting with Canon latest cameras, the Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP, both full-frame mirrorless cameras. For all the young students out there, if you are keen to learn more about filmmaking and photography, why not check out Canon FilmFIVE Festival?

I didn’t go into filmmaking at the start, I started off with photography (more than three decades back), from film to digital. For the past two years, I started to explore videos and filmmaking, learning a new skill, expanding and complementing my photography with filmmaking. Therefore, I started to learn videography and filmmaking through hands on work, thanks to my filmmaker friends guidance and teachings. With the arrival of the Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP, I was involved in some shoots with the Canon EOS R when I was reviewing it earlier in Q1 2019 and also with the Canon EOS RP, that is now part of my photography gears setup. The video works that I did with the Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP would be featured inside my upcoming review articles soon!

The Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP, the two full-frame mirrorless cameras, can give you the opportunities to explore and produce both photography and filmmaking together, with its wide range of Canon lenses available. On a personal and professional basis, through exploring filmmaking with the Canon EOS RP, it’s exciting, learning a new skill, adding new knowledge and opening up my photography business services, digital and social media marketing and writing.

To all the young students out there who are keen on learning filmmaking, check out Canon’s FilmFIVE Festival, share this news with your family, relatives and friends, Pass It On and Pay It Forward!

Let me share more information on Canon’s FilmFIVE Festival below:

FilmFIVE Festival, a nationwide filmmaking competition which seeks to nurture young aspiring filmmakers from educational institutions and empower them to express their creativity through films and photography. In partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) this year, the FilmFIVE Festival will run from 27 April to 20 September 2019. 

“The inaugural FilmFIVE Festival in 2018 saw 44 teams work on producing their own films. We’ve received a lot of positive feedback and hence have decided to bring it back this year on a greater scale, with more workshops, more brand partners and we hope to see more teams participating this year,” said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore. “Canon is proud to provide a platform where youth can hone their creative filmmaking skills for a good cause.” 

“We are glad to be part of the Canon FilmFIVE Festival 2019. At NCPG, we absolutely believe that youths can make a positive impact on a wide range of issues. We are looking forward to hear from their unique perspectives as young film makers which we hope to help amplify to the wider community,” said Nicholas Aaron Khoo, Chairman of the NCPG Youth Sub-Committee. 

The theme for this year will be any word that begins with ‘Re’. Inspired by Canon’s new line of full frame mirrorless cameras – the EOS R and EOS RP – where the R stands for ‘Reimagine’, participants will create their short film according to their interpretation of the theme. There will be two categories, secondary school and open youth for participants below the age of 30. 

To equip youths with basic knowledge of filmmaking leading up to the closing of entries, there will be a complimentary three-day filmmaking boot camp workshop held in end June. Led by Canon Imaging Academy (CIA), participants will have a chance to shoot with Canon’s cameras and other production equipment supported by brand partners1. They can also loan Canon’s new full-frame mirrorless cameras to do their actual shoot after the boot camp. Additionally, in collaboration with local polytechnics, there will be five complimentary workshops conducted covering various topics of filmmaking across different polytechnics. 

Entries submission will close in mid-September and judging will commence in October. A gala screening of the nominees’ films and announcement of winners will take place in November. Winning entries for this competition will stand a chance to have their short films commissioned by NCPG. 

For more information on Canon’s FilmFIVE Festival 2019

Canon FilmFIVE Festival website: https://filmfive.com.sg 

Canon Singapore Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CanonSGOfficial

Canon Singapore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CanonSingapore/

Canon Singapore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTulDOH9C8HDhBPnOKsfgvQ 

EOS World Singapore: https://eosworld.canon.com.sg

* Information courtesy of Canon Singapore and Ogilvy *

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A slow start to FY 2019

Year 2019 was off to a quiet start, there were enquiries and quotations, yet not of them bear fruit. Things picked up slowly after Chinese Lunar New Year, I hope that it would start the ball rolling, business growing and expanding  ahead in the very near future. The economy is slowing down, fierce competition in a saturated market, there are a lot of adapting, innovating and changes needed to be made, to survive in the modern world today.

There was an article on Fstoppers, “Can you still make a living in photography in 2019”

My personal view – The key point to me is, it’s beyond just taking photographs anymore.

Videography/Filmmaking

Lifelong learning is one of my personal philosophy, on both a personal and professional basis. That’s still so much more to learn in the world today and one area that I identified that would need changes and improvements, would be in the video segment. In 2018, I started to experiment on producing videos via Instagram stories, vlogging, social media sharing or producing videos just by shooting videos for products review.

As I started to expand and grow in this area,  for the year 2019, I want to improve in this videography/filmmaking, this is not just learning a new skill, this would also allow me to expand my photography services provision and my digital/creative agency approach.

In Q1 2019, I was involved in two videos production, as the videographer / director of photography in them. Presenting to you

– Carpmael Street Bazaar Sneak Preview

Carpmael Street Bazaar Sneak Preview from Hpility SG on Vimeo.

– Get in touch with the beauty of the Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition

Get in touch with the beauty of the Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition from Hpility SG on Vimeo.

The stories behind these two videos, would be revealed more in detail inside my upcoming Canon EOS R review article!

In time to come, I hope to create more short and interesting videos/films, not just to complement my photography and writing, I am working towards producing some short film stories.

The birth and rise of the Canon EOS RP Explorer

There was a new camera that joined my photography lineup, the Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera. This new lightweight camera was most welcomed by me as I discussed about them in “My Canon EOS R and EOS RP stories”, in my role to explore more, take more photograhs and share more stories that I envisioned in one of my earlier articles.

This doesn’t mean I have abandoned my Canon EOS 1DX Mark II, this is still my heavy duty camera, I am still using it for most commercial assignments. The Canon EOS 1D series DSLR has played a significant part in my photography growth over the years since I got myself a Canon EOS 1D Mark III in 2010 and Canon EOS 1DX in 2016. The story continues – Canon EOS 1DX Mark II would be shed more light into them!

The arrival of the Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera gave rise to the birth of the Canon EOS RP Explorer series, a personal (and maybe commercial) photography exploration stories, doing various photography genres such as street, daily, vlogging, social media and travel adventures.

Travel Wanderlust

I would like to take a short travel overseas whereby I can fulfill my travel wanderlust and my photography away from Singapore, destinations whereby I am a traveler, explorer, writer and not as a tourist.

What lies ahead in the near future?

While I plan ahead, things sometimes don’t always go the way I planned it to be. These words, innovate, adapt and change, on top of working hard and smart, will always be a part of me. Now, let’s strive forward, exploring, taking photos, shooting videos, writing stories, directing and producing short films.

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Packed with such huge publicity and attention, the Canon EOS R was a popular camera and I only got the opportunity to review this camera recently, after Canon announced the Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless on 14^th February 2019, a low cost mirrorless full-frame camera  to join the Canon EOS R family. The Canon EOS RP did not receive as much publicity and attention compared to her older sibling, the Canon EOS R.

With these two new Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera models available, this was also a suitable time for my parents to upgrade from Canon’s first mirrorless camera, the EOS M to Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera.

I was able to have the Canon EOS R (a review unit) and Canon EOS RP (a shared new family camera) both together at the same time, giving my ideas and inspirations to create the Canon EOS RP Explorer Stories – Shot on Canon EOS R, a continuation from my “New Profile Photos, A New Adventure Begins” and “Follow me on my Canon Mini Photo Prints Adventures” photography stories.

The new Canon EOS RP also marks  the start of a new journey, learning a new skill – filmmaking / videography, to complement and expand my current skills and knowledge, holding truth to my personal and professional philosophy on lifelong learning. I have embarked on learning how to be a director of photography, the camera man, the cinematographer, to planning and writing my own script, ideas and story boards, through learning from my friends who are film and video trained and getting hands on with the Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP.

Coming soon, the Canon EOS R review article would be published first, followed by the Canon EOS RP review article. I would also share on why I (and my family) chose the Canon EOS RP over the Canon EOS R. On the other hand, I am also looking at adding on my experiences and thoughts from the Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP to this photography article that I recently published “The Canon Mirrorless Journey from EOS M to EOS R”

A very short teaser and introductory video “Canon EOS RP Explorer Stories”, shot on Canon EOS R by fellow EOS WorldCommunity Ambassador Isaac Ong. My Canon EOS RP Explorer Stories is a work-in-progress, I hope to shoot a few more location scenes (based on my script, expectations, directions and locations) before asking for friends’ help to edit and put them together into a short film.

Carpmael Street Bazaar Sneak Preview from Hpility SG on Vimeo.

Here’s another short film/video of the Canon EOS R in action. Presenting a sneak preview of Carpmael Street Bazaar, they are opening very soon in the month of March 2019! An Antique Centre Atelier by Vintage Flea Market by The Retro Factory.

This is produced by Hong Peng from Hpility SG, a joint production with me playing a very minor part in this short film video! Shot on Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera with RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens, this new camera from Canon is ideal for producing short films and videos!

A new journey, a new hope, a new adventure, I am looking forward to learning and improving my skills and knowledge in filmmaking, thus giving me an added edge to my photography services portfolio and also to my creative + digital agency collaboration business approach with friends who are professionals and experts in their respective fields.

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