“With the unveiling of the imagePROGRAF PRO Series, Canon sets a new benchmark for photography and fine art prints. These 12-colour printers, powered by the revolutionary LUCIA PRO II pigment ink, promise to preserve the nuances of creativity for up to 200 years, marrying unmatched print quality with enduring light and scratch resistance. Designed for photo labs and studios, this series not only elevates artistic expression but also simplifies the printing operation with the new user-friendly printer design.” Said Vincent Low, Head of Enterprise Business, Canon Singapore.

LUCIA PRO II 12 colour pigment inks – Preserving Expressive Photography and Fine Art Prints

The LUCIA PRO II 12 colour pigment inks provide a wide colour gamut which is well-suited for photo print images and fine art prints on different paper media. Deep black density on fine art media can produce more expressive prints and expands on colour reproduction in dark areas so fine details in these areas are more visible. With glossy or semi-glossy paper that retains the photo print quality with deeper blacks, printed deliverables achieve better scratch resistance with outstanding light resistance for long-term preservation with high image quality.

New Design Simplify Users’ Daily Operation

With new translucent exteriors installed for roll paper covers and ink tank covers, users will be able to check on consumables. New interior lighting enables users to view the output while printing. Moreover, paper type with remaining roll paper estimation and ink levels are visible at one glance from the wide printer panel.

With the newly developed ink sensing system, ink ejection condition is periodically monitored to optimise ink landing position to maintain high image quality and prevents image degradation due to colour shift.

In addition, the “Smart Roll Paper Set” function is available, which enables automatic paper feeding as well as automatically detects the, paper type and estimates the remaining amount of paper. It completes the roll paper set in a shorter time by speeding up the paper feed process. This reduces the hassle of manual coordination for  printer maintenance and operations, making it easy to ensure stable operation.

Environmentally Friendly Product Packaging

To reduce environmental impact, the new PRO series large format inkjet printers come in cardboard packaging instead of Styrofoam. The use of polystyrene foam packing materials has been reduced by 89.5% (3) in “PRO-546”. Corrugated cardboard packaging can be folded to be more compact, reducing the amount of waste generated during installation and the load for disposal.

Pricing and Availability

The latest imagePROGRAF PRO Series (PRO-526/546/566) Large Format Printers for Professional Photography and Fine Art Markets are now available at authorised Canon dealers.

Notes:

 (1) Newly developed pigment inks are 11 out of the 12 inks installed. Only matte black uses same ink as imagePROGRAF GP-540/520.

 (2) When using Canon Photo Paper Pro Platinum. Predicted value calculated in accordance with the indoor light resistance test method and life evaluation criteria of the digital color photographic print image preservation evaluation method (JEITA CP-3901B) published by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

(3) Ratio by weight, PRO-566 reduced by 58.9% and PRO-526 by 100%.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Gloo *

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Capturing photos and videos are one of the best ways to document and capture shared memories together – Every moment that’s worth creating is surely worth revisiting, as we once again experience the joys that they bring. The photos from the past show their age rather easily, therefore we always want to ensure that the moments that we capture are the very best that they can be to withstand the test of time. Hopefully, we can recreate a memory as vivid as it is the day that you experienced them together with your partner.

The following are gateways from Canon Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2024 to preserve these moments, ensuring that we can hold every laugh, smile and adventure spent together close to your hearts, now and forever. While smartphones make it possible to take the best possible photos with essentially ‘nothing’ on hand, these EOS R camera bodies make it possible to take the best possible photographic tools with you that feel almost like ‘nothing’ in your bag.

For Her: EOS R50 will unlock a new world of possibilities

The compact Canon EOS R50 combines great image quality with user-friendliness. The EOS R50 is designed to be as small as possible, so you’re more likely to keep it in your bag rather than leave it at home.  More importantly, the EOS R50 does everything you would expect from a camera for everyday shooting. 4K 30p or Full HD 120p video capabilities, speedy, reliable autofocus along with high burst speeds of 15fps, the EOS R50 is a great introduction to the world of photography and videography that can easily fit into a tote bag.

Key features

• 24.2 MP APS-C Image Sensor: Offers detailed, low-noise images and videos, even in low light.
• High-Quality 4K Video: First in the EOS-series APS-C cameras to produce cropless 4K 30p video, oversampled from 6K for pristine, professional results.
• Intuitive Vlogging Design: Lightweight (about 375g) and user-friendly, ideal for on-the-go vlogging.
• Smart Focus Switching: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system for intelligent focus tracking, with special modes for close-up demos.
• Optimized Image Stabilization: Two Movie IS levels for steady, handheld shooting, particularly in wide-angle selfie mode.
• Auto Levelling Mode: Automatically corrects horizontal tilt, saving time in post-processing.
• Effortless Livestreaming: High-quality streams with a simple USB-C connection to a computer.
• Easy Content Transfer: Camera Connect app allows for quick transfer of videos and photos to smartphones, supporting transcoding for smooth uploads.
• Advanced A+ and Creative Bracket: Simplifies capturing complex shots, with automated bracketing for exposure and focus, and creative shots with varied settings.
• Subject Blur Guide: Assists in mastering the art of panning for dynamic action shots.

Special Promotion at all authorised dealers and official e-store

Canon EOS R50 Body with Kit Lens (RF-S18-45mm IS STM) at $949 (U.P. $1149)

Free Gifts:

• 32GB SD
• Good Totes Puffer Pack
• Premium Wireless Powerbank worth $99

Promotion is valid for purchases made from 5th – 16th February 2024.

For Him: EOS R8 offers top-tier performance at an affordable price

While the EOS R50 is perfect for those who want an affordable, compact system camera, the R8 represents a technological step up for those who still want the best possible performance in a slim, compact body. The EOS R8 uses a full-frame sensor and comes with all the current technology that enables cutting-edge features like the 40 fps shooting speed, the ability to shoot 4K 60p video, and the latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system for excellent performance even in low light situations.

Key Features:

• 24.2MP Full-Frame Sensor: The EOS R8 features a 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor.
• DIGIC X Processor: The camera is equipped with a powerful DIGIC X processor.
• High-Speed Shooting: Up to 40fps continuous shooting with the electronic shutter and 6fps with the mechanical shutter.
• Advanced Autofocus: Equipped with Canon’s latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus capabilities, including EOS iTR AF X (Intelligent Tracking & Recognition Autofocus).
• 4K Video Recording: Full-width 4K 60p video from 6K capture.
• 10-bit C-Log3 or HDR PQ Video Capture: 10-bit C-Log3 or HDR PQ video capture for greater colour control in post-production.
• Fully-Articulated Rear Screen: The camera features a fully articulated rear screen for flexible shooting.
• Compact Body: The latest AF capabilities and much-improved video to the same body size and style as the EOS RP.
• Visual Guides: The EOS R8 makes it easy for new users to understand the various features with its visual guides.

Special promo at all authorised dealers and official e-store

Canon EOS R8 Body with Kit Lens (RF24-105mm IS STM) at $2489 (U.P. $2689)

Free Gifts:

• 32GB SD
• LP-E17 Battery Pack
• Premium Wireless Powerbank worth $99

Promotion is valid for purchases made from 5th – 16th February 2024

For The Couple: QX10 turns simple photos into memorable moments

When both of you have cameras, sometimes you might want to turn them into keepsakes — printed photos, which can kept on your person, in a bag or placed on your desk or wall. For this, the battery-powered SELPHY SQUARE QX10 is an ideal companion because it fits effortlessly into even a handbag, allowing you to print a high-quality photo no matter where you are. 

These prints also have a unique, writable border, making it ideal for personalising them. It’s practical to send a photo over WhatsApp; it’s a sentimental experience when you hand over a physical photo of a cherished moment. With prints that last up to 100 hundred years, you can rest assured that these memories will hang around long even after we’re gone. Whether you are a couple that loves to capture and scrapbook your memories or share them with friends, the SELPHY SQUARE QX10 will create new delightful memories.

Features

• Compact and portable: Lightweight and travel-ready for on-the-go printing.
• Archival quality: High-quality square prints with a unique, writable border.
• Always ready to print: Wireless connectivity for easy smartphone pairing.
• Creative options: SELPHY Photo Layout app for creative printing layouts.

Special promo at all authorised dealers and official e-store

SELPHY Square QX10 + XS-20L Special Bundle at $229

Free Gifts:

• Good Totes Puffer Pack

Promotion is valid for purchases made from 5th – 16th February 2024

For Everyone: PIXMA E560 offers the gift of convenience and versatility

A conventional printer makes for an unconventional gift — it will certainly be a memorable one, and for certain, a practical gift that everyone in the family can use. The PIXMA E560 will be easy for them to appreciate; the print quality of this versatile printer is good enough for high-quality photos, while its ink efficiency ensures they won’t run out of ink quickly. 

The PIXMA E560 is also packed with convenient features like Google Cloud Print support, which makes it easy to print documents from anywhere, and the auto-duplex feature makes double-sided printing and scanning significantly easier. Convenience, in this case, is often underrated, so you might be surprised by the appreciation you get with the gift of a PIXMA E560.

Key Features

• Printing Resolution: Maximum printing resolution of 4800 (horizontal) x 1200 (vertical) dpi
• Print Head / Ink: It uses a FINE Cartridge with a total of 1,792 nozzles and an ink droplet size of 2 pl
• Scanner Type: Flatbed scanner with a scanning method of CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
• Scanning Resolution: Optical resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi
• Scanning Speed: Reflective scanning speed of approximately 14 seconds for an A4 colour document at 300 dpi
• Wireless Printing: Yes, also supports Google Cloud Print
• Ink Efficient: low running cost of up to 800 page

Special promo at Canon’s official e-store

E560 Ink Efficient (Red/Blue) at $189

Free Gifts:

• Good Totes Puffer Pack
• PG-89 black ink worth $23

Promotion is valid for purchases made from 5th – 16th February 2024

Happy Valentine’s Day 2024!

Wishing all a Happy Valentine’s Day 2024! Have a wonderful time with your family, loved ones and friends! Happy Valentine’s Day shopping with Canon!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Gloo *

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Canon EOS R6 Mark II (Full-frame power and versatility)

Is your Dad a serious photography enthusiast? Does your Dad desire to capture every precious moment beautifully? Or is your Dad planning to move up from his smartphone to a more powerful and versatile camera? Smartphones while they may be convenient, they do falter when the lights go dim or when fast action takes place. Canon has a range of mirrorless cameras and a wide range of lenses that offer premium image quality for both enthusiasts and professionals.

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a full-frame camera with hybrid features for still and movie shooting. Its 24.2 megapixel sensor and DIGIC X Image Processor enables the camera to capture sharp and detailed images with low image noise, even in low-light scenarios.

For photography, the camera can shoot up to 40 frames per second (fps) with its electronic shutter, allowing you to capture dynamic action photos of athletes, animals and vehicles.

This is further enhanced by deep learning technology that can automatically detect different subjects like trains, airplanes, dogs, and more to capture their images more precisely. The camera can also help you to lock focus on people’s features such as their left or right eye.

For videography, the camera can shoot 6K oversampled un-cropped 4K video up to 60 fps. For slow-motion video, it can capture Full HD movies at up to 180 fps. For long video shoots, you can also use the camera to shoot up to 6 hours.

Equipped with 5-axis in-body image stabilisation (IS) and movie digital IS, the EOS R6 Mark II enables smooth movie shooting with less camera-shake blur. And if your dad is always on conference calls, the camera can be instantly plugged into computers and work seamlessly as a webcam that produces professional-level images.

Key Features

• High image quality featuring a new 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
• DIGIC X Image Processor with an ISO range of 100-102400
• Up to 40 fps shooting speed with electronic shutter.
• 6K oversampled uncropped 4K movie at up to 60 fps
• Automatic subject detection of people, animals, and vehicles
• In-body Image Stabilizer with up to 8 stops of Shake Correction with Coordinated Control IS
• UVC/UAC compatibility allows use as a web camera and stream live video in Full HD

Pricing and Availability

The price for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is S$3,619 (body only), S$4,108 (body with RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM). It’s available at Canon authorised dealers.

SELPHY QX10 Photo Printer Bundle

When was the last time you printed photographs for your family and loved ones? Are your priceless and beautiful moment photographs sitting inside your smartphone, tablet or computer? Is your Dad an unstoppable photo enthusiast, turning Instagram into his personal scrapbook? Why not help Dad bring those memories to life with the perfect gift: a high-quality photo printer!

The palm-sized Canon SELPHY QX10 photo printer is not just any ordinary photo printer, it’s small and light, allowing Dad to make beautiful prints while on the move.

The prints will last up to 100 years, thanks to dye-sublimation technology that produces highly saturated colours (at 256 gradations per dot). Also, the square sticker printouts are dirt-proof and water-resistant, making them perfect for scrapbooking or sharing with friends and family.

The SELPHY QX10 connects to smartphones and other devices wirelessly and has a rechargeable battery that can be recharged using a power bank.

With the SELPHY Photo Layout app, you can get creative by creating your own photo style using a combination of layouts, filters, stamps, overcoat effects, and photo frames.

Key Features

• Palm-sized printer that prints saturated square photos
• Dye-sublimation thermal print technology
• Dirt-proof and water-resistant square sticker prints
• Specialized coating on the XS-20L paper protects against splashes, spills, and fading, ensuring your prints last up to 100 years
• Built-in rechargeable battery
• Available in white, black or pink

Pricing and Availability

The SELPHY QX10 Photo Printer Bundle is priced at S$228 (SELPHY QX10 Bundle which includes XS—20L Square Photo Paper). Available at Canon authorised dealers

Happy Father’s Day 2023! Capture more priceless memories and moments with your Canon cameras!

Wishing all Fathers a Happy Father’s Day 2023! Have fun taking priceless moments and stories with Canon EOS R6 Mark II, printing them out on the SELPHY QX10 photo printer and sharing the love with your family.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Gloo *

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For Mums who love creative expression

Introducing the Canon EOS R50, for mums who love creative expression, it’s the perfect camera for vloggers and content creators. This camera has 4K 30p (6K oversampled) video recording and Full HD 120p capabilities, giving mums plenty of creative room to express themselves together with their family and loved ones.

The EOS iTR AF X and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II make focusing for photos and videos a breeze. With burst shooting up to 15 frames per second and a 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, mums would find capture stunning images with ease. 

The camera is compact and lightweight, making it the perfect companion for your vlogging adventures. With features like Close-up Mode, Coordinate Control IS, Streaming Ready, Native Vertical Recording, and Aspect Marker, mums would have all the tools that they need to create amazing content.

The Hybrid Auto Mode and Focus Breathing Correction further simplify the process, allowing you to focus on your creativity. The HDR PQ, Panning Guide, and Digital Teleconverter ensure that your images are of the highest quality. Upgrade to the Canon EOS R50 today and move into a new realm of creativity!

Do head over and check out my Celebrating National Photography Month in May 2023 article on photos shot with the Canon EOS R50 and some handy photography tips for mums to enjoy a creative expression and fun time with the Canon EOS R50!

Key Features

• Approx. 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• 4K 30p (6K oversampled) & FHD 120p
• Lightweight and compact design (approx. 375g)
• Available in white or black

Pricing & Availability:

• S$979 (Body only), S$1,139 (Body with RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM)
• S$1,509 (Body with RF-S18-45mm F/4.5-6.3 IS STM & RF-S55-210mm F/5-7.1 IS STM)

Available at Canon authorised dealers.

For mums who love celebrating the important moments in life

When mums have a creative expression and fun time with the Canon EOS R50, they would want to share it more with their family and loved ones beyond the social media and digital space. Let’s introduce to mums, the Canon Selphy Square QX10 photo printer – the perfect way to print and preserve your memories on the go!

This lightweight, compact and portable palm-sized photo printer comes in trendy colours, it’s stylish and highly functional. Thanks to its dye-sublimation technology, your photos will be printed in high quality with up to 256 gradations/dot, and will last up to 100 years. Furthermore, the square sticker prints are dirt-proof and water-resistant, making them perfect for scrapbooking or sharing with friends and family. 

Key features:

• Dirt-proof and water-resistant square sticker prints
• Built-in rechargeable battery
• Specialized coating on the XS-20L paper protects against splashes, spills, and fading, ensuring your prints last up to 100 years
• Available in pink, white or black

Pricing & Availability:

S$228 (SELPHY QX10 Bundle which includes XS—20L Square Photo Paper)

Available at Canon authorised dealers.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Gloo *

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The Epson EcoTank series are built to push the boundaries of the photo printing industry with their enhanced features. Besides Epson’s photo printing capabilities, these EcoTank printers incorporate Epson’s Heat-Free Technology. This is a testament to Epson’s commitment to sustainability as no heat is produced in the printing process.

Both the Epson EcoTank L8050 and L18050 offer cost-effective, borderless A3 (for L18050) photo printing solutions that are perfect for photographers with their stunning photography works, creatives and designers with their design drawing and artworks, as well versatile media printing such as DVD/CD and PVC/ID card printing. They are perfect for modern businesses, home offices, for photographers and creatives. These new models boast an integrated ink tank design, allowing them to fit easily into smaller spaces. The EcoTank L8050 and L18050 compact design result in at least 30% less footprint as compared to its larger predecessor models. They also come with a replaceable maintenance box allowing for easy servicing which reduces downtime and increases business productivity.

Evolved Performance, Unparalleled Quality

The EcoTank L8050 and L18050 photo printers continue Epson’s legacy of high-quality printing leveraging the effective use of Light Cyan and Light Magenta inks to give better gradation and less graininess, producing superior printing quality that is perfect for printing portrait and scenery photos.

Thanks to the use of 6 new colour inks, the print quality is given a significant uplift, allowing images to be more vibrant than typical colour printers that only utilise 4 colours. Along with a print speed that is faster than their predecessors and several competitors, the Epson L8050 and L18050 redefine high-quality photo printing.

The two new photo printer models are supported by Image Complement for Down Sample (ICDS), which helps to avoid data loss when an image is down sampled. This new feature improves the sharpness of texts, allowing for clear printing of fine characters and fine lines, commonly used in blueprints.

Boosted Productivity and Ease of Maintenance for Maximum Business Efficiency 

The EcoTank L8050 and L18050 printers boast a compact and durable design even while they are equipped with a large tank capacity and integrated ink tank. The maintenance of the two printer models is easy, convenient and hassle-free, thanks to its all-front access port.

By opening the upper side, users can access various maintenance operations without the need to leave extra space for maintenance purposes, optimising the usage of space.

Smart Usability

The upgraded models L8050 and L18050 have increased usability compared to their predecessors, as both are supported by the Epson Smart Panel ver. 4.3.0. This version carries a new function of Print Head Cleaning notification, which guides the users through an effortless cleaning process. There is also a new support function for PVC/ID card printing, which can provide better quality printing, especially for Photo Shop customers who currently use 3rd party trays. With a user-friendly tile UI, the Epson Smart Panel of the L8050 and L18050 is a practical addition that increases convenience for users. 

“Epson EcoTank series has always aimed to deliver the finest quality printing tailored for businesses and individuals, by combining their unique needs with our latest technology. The launch of the L8050 and L18050 models supports Epson’s goal to remain competitive in the photo market and capture the continuous demand in versatile media printing. By incorporating smart usability and improved photo printing capabilities, the new additions to Epson EcoTank series aim to break fresh ground within the photo printing landscape,” said Mr Derek Tan, Head of Sales and Marketing, Epson Singapore. 

Pricing and Availability

The Epson EcoTank L8050 and L18050 Photo Ink Tank Printers are available for purchase in Singapore. Please visit Epson Singapore website https://www.epson.com.sg or contact your Epson Authorised Dealer for more information.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Epson Singapore and Hill+Knowlton Strategies *

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For professional content creators / For professional photographers / For serious enthusiasts photographers 

Canon EOS R6 Mark II 

Are you looking for a full-frame camera capable of taking stunning photos and videos, check out the Canon EOS R6 Mark II. The EOS R6 Mark II is a game changer that captures impressive details at 4K 60p through the 6K oversampling process.

Powered by the DIGIC X image processor, the electronic shutter in the EOS R6 Mark II is capable of continuous shooting up to 40 fps with an electronic shutter (20fps on mechanical shutter), with AF/AE tracking. In addition, users can specify right or left eye priority for Eye Detection AF in photo or video mode in the EOS R6 Mark II. 

If you are a professional photographer, a professional content creator or a serious enthusiast photographer, you have to check out the Canon EOS R6 Mark II!

Other key features:

• Card-size photos are printed out in just 23 seconds.
• Direct – SD, SDHC, SDXC
• Approximately 850g 
• Maximum 300 × 300 dpi / 256 gradations per colour resolution

Pricing and Availability

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II are priced as follows: S$3,899 (body only), S$4,388 (body with RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM) at Canon authorised dealers.

Looking for your first mirrorless camera?

Canon EOS R10

Are you planning to enter the world of mirrorless camera? Are you looking for your first mirrorless camera? Let me introduce the Canon EOS R10!

The Canon EOS R10 helps you to capture captivating photos and videos with ease. The 24.2-megapixel EOS R10 comes with high-speed shooting, intelligent AF, and impressive 4K video recording all in a small form factor.

Supported by the powerful DIGIC X image processing engine, the EOS R10 is capable of high-quality 4K UHD Fine 30p video and shoots 24.2-megapixel images with an APS-C CMOS (up to 23 fps). 

Never miss a moment with pre-shooting in RAW burst mode, which starts recording the scene up to 0.5 seconds before the shutter is released, perfect for new creators to capture unexpected moments. The compact EOS R10 only weighs 429g, so you’ll get portability without sacrificing capabilities.

Other key features:

• Shoot full-resolution RAW images up to 30 fps.
• ISO speed range of 100 to 32,000
• Comes with a retractable flash
• New Multi-Function Shoe

Pricing and Availability

The Canon EOS R10 is priced as follows: S$1,309 (Body only), S$1,469 (Body with RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM), and $1,909 (Body with RF-S18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM) at Canon authorised dealers.

Photo prints for your parents, loved ones and friends at gatherings

Canon SELPHY CP1500

At the year end festive season gatherings with your family, loved ones and friends, you would have taken many photos, wonderful memories on your camera. What is one priceless gift that you can gift to them before they leave? A photography print!

With the new SELPHY CP1500, your everyday moments captured can be made special with prints from this fast, high-quality portable photo printer. Not just for your year end festive season gatherings, you can document and share special occasions such as your newborn’s one-month-old celebration or your grandmother’s 70th birthday. With the SELPHY CP1500, scrapbooking and printing pictures from your smartphone are made easy via the portable wireless printer. 

Wait, your friends want to print their pictures too? No problem! The portable SELPHY CP1500 allows wireless connection to multiple smartphones. With the SELPHY Photo Layout 3.0 App, you can add designs and play with different layouts to your heart’s content. Make your prints interactive by adding a QR code and linking to Google Maps, photo albums, and more! Photos are also protected with a special overcoat that preserves prints for up to 100 years.

Other key features:

• Card-size photos are printed out in just 23 seconds.
• Direct – SD, SDHC, SDXC
• Approximately 850g 
• Maximum 300 × 300 dpi / 256 gradations per colour resolution

Pricing and Availability

The Canon SELPHY CP1500 is priced at S$229, available at Canon authorised dealers.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas 2022 in advance! Have a great and fun festive season and gatherings with your family, loved ones and friends! Happy Christmas shopping with Canon!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Gloo *

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During the journey leading up to this launch, I do have a lot of thoughts, feelings and emotions, behind the scenes in producing and publishing my second photography zine that couldn’t really go inside there, I wanted to share some of them here below. 

What is my second photography zine all about? It’s a lot more than just sweat and tears 

The motivation and story behind my second photography zine came about from some personal crisis in a middle of an ongoing global pandemic situation. There were a series of situations that took place in 2021, I won’t be going into detail anymore. In a nut shell, I spiralled down into a rabbit hole and I have to find my way out and up. 

My second photography zine has a unique and special theme – photography therapy theme, heading to the outdoors, nature, photography walks with friends, all forming part of my route to recovery. 

On a side note, if you are interested to read and know about my lengthy rantings, you can visit and discover my articles on this TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog and TGH Technology and Business portal/blog (where I write and publish personal articles as well)

Why do I write and publish a zine, and not as a book?

I decided not to go in an official book format/style, I would like it to be a bit less formal and a photography zine allows me to explore and test it out further, my photography zines are my building blocks towards a more formal visual story telling style book down the road.

“Nobody is going to buy your book/zine”

A feedback/comment that I heard previously, both a constructive and brutal harsh feedback/comment in a capitalist world that we live in. This is also on me to constantly improve my writing, style and types of visual story telling projects. 

We are living in a goldfish memory world that probably has only a 1-2 minutes attention span, glued to videos and driven by social media flaunting, or only looking at article headline and not reading the full article/story. 

Let’s bring back the world of reading, not just online, also reading from a physical book/magazine/zine again, in a world driven by internet and social media. We are also supporting fellow creatives and writers too! 

Question: Where can I purchase your second photography zine?

For my relatives, friends, supporters and followers from outside Singapore, my second photography zine is available for purchase on the MagCloud. For those living in Singapore, you can also order from MagCloud platform! 

As for my family, relatives, friends and supporters in Singapore, I would need to speak to local publishing/printing company Grenadier Press, and print them for the local Singapore market. I have yet to finalise how and where I am selling them. I might have a chat with my regular photography shops and place my zines for sale at the local Katong Square lifestyle and vintage market held every first weekend of the month.

Acknowledgements 

There are a number of people that I would like to sincerely thank them from the bottom of my heart, from being there for me when I was at the rock bottom. I wrote a pretty lengthy acknowledgements inside my second photography zine.

Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart to the following folks that played a significant role/part in my second photography zine that you might or might not have known: Chef Keith, Ryan Cheng, Isaac Ong, Wendy Kong, Michael Tay, Sue Fang, Tiffany Ngan, Belinda Tan and Fernando Gros.

What’s next in 2023?

Till my next photography project in 2023, which form and type should I embark on? A new photography book from my list of personal projects, a visual story book on my travel or a new set of photography zine? 

Last but not least

Last but not least, thank you from the bottom of my heart, to my family, relatives, friends and supporters who believe, trust and supported me in my photography and personal journeys, writing over the past decades (and still counting).

I have my fair share of criticisms, making (I lost count) mistakes in my personal life, professional career and from running my own small business. There are also people who look down on me (who doesn’t have them in your life?). We have to take it on our chin – learn from mistakes and life lessons, change, adapt, adopt and improve.

It’s not perfect, there’s always room for improvements, my photography business, personal photography, writing, publishing photography books, photography zines and I can only get better.

Thank you once again, for joining and following me my visual storytelling photography adventures over the years!

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Photography Business

Business side of things

Q1 2022 started off alright, with signs of a more stable recovery for economy that could flow down to the other levels of the economy. It didn’t seem to sustain with Q2 2022 seems to be a bit of a slow down after coming out full steam in Q1, things didn’t go as expected and planned, making me worried. Q3 2022 was a bounce back into life again. 

There were disappointments, there were lost opportunities, there were new ones too. While there is not a big boom type of growth, there is a good momentum, hopefully this will carry on forward into Q4 2022.

Just like running any business, the levels of stress and pressure are never ending, never low on the scale, sometimes it also come in wave after wave.

Photography consultancy and coaching/training

My years of photography experiences in both professional and personal capacity has finally opened up an avenue that I wasn’t really expecting, the past 2 quarters have been an interesting expansion, slow and steady. The photography consultancy segment also give me ideas on how I might be able to expand this further and wider.

Through my consultancy, it brought me back to coaching/training my friends my photography skills, knowledge and sharing my experiences. A sector that I am planning to expand further, I am back again, having “students” or “disciples”, with me the photography “Shifu”, coined by my former friends who went out with me on various photography outings and walks. 

Although I don’t have an official number, I should have 2-3 “disciples” under my personalised photography care and coaching/training. 

Photo walks 

I used to conduct this regularly, part of my photography coaching/training programme. This went quiet for a period of time, now I am bringing it back again, for my photography coaching/training. I have some expansion plans in mind for this segment, working out the nitty gritty details in Q4 2022.

Photography Zine/Books and Publishing

Since I printed my first photography book in 2015 after my Hokkaido trip in November 2014, I entered into the world of printing and publishing my photography, creative and visual stories into photography zines. 

2nd photography zine update

My 2nd photography zine is now in the 2nd mock up stage, the final phase of editing and amendments. I am setting aside and scheduling my time to get this final hurdle completed and ready for publishing and sale. Thereafter, I would make the official announcement of my 2nd photography zine, pricing and availability. 

What book or zine projects should I embark on?

I have started a number of different photography projects over the years, in different areas and interests over the decade. I am seeking and looking at new photography/documentation/visual story telling projects. 

Some projects on my mind are 

• MF analogue B&W landscape photography
• Produce and publish new photography zines, photography books and photography guide books. 
• From my earlier photography projects in history, heritage and culture, I might choose, work on it and expand them further, and tap on funding if possible.
• Writing and producing my own short films/videos along with my photography projects and visual story telling.

Personal photography

Beyond my photography business, my personal/leisure photography is just as important and crucial for me. This segment is not so much about money, it’s a lot more about personal fulfillments and commitments to personal photography works from documentary to interests. 

Analogue medium format 

Medium format (MF) photography has been an area that I really wanted to explore some years back. Some MF photographers said to me that I won’t understand MF photography even though I have been shooting 35mm or APS-C format for quite a number of years. Personally, I don’t begrudge them since I never tried MF photography before. 

Over the years that I was keen to explore MF, I started off with a Lubitel 166+ TLR although my interest didn’t sustain long enough and it went into my dry box. Yes, it’s a bit embarrassing to confess to this. I was still enquiring on MF cameras, 645, 6×6 or 6×7, which camera brands to look at, does it make sense to get an analogue MF camera body and lens, pair it with a MF digital back instead of a film back. The answer to this, was not recommended, as shared by some of my photography mentors.

Most recently, I was very blessed to inherit some analogue MF cameras from a fellow photographer friend’s uncle, who used to be a commercial photographer in the analogue film days. Now, I finally have a chance to embark on my MF photography journey. 

As this is still a work in progress, checking and sending for repairs if necessary, it’s going to take a bit of time. Once this is settled down, I would share more updates in another article.

Travel 

When should I travel again?

The travel restrictions are gradually lifted around the world, more countries are reopening up their borders for business and leisure travel over the past 2 quarters . Many people could be seen traveling out of Singapore, on one hand I am envious, on the other hand, the airfares are not exactly cheap, the travel, tourism, aviation and hospitality industries are playing catch up to meet the demands and pent up frustrations. 

Travel Photography Bucket List

On my travel photography bucket list, countries in APAC region would be my priority since they are much nearer to Singapore:

Japan

A lengthy list of prefectures to visit in Japan, with a return to Hokkaido on my plans, continuing on with my 4 seasons of Hokkaido travel photography project. Another key region in Japan that I would like to visit is the Kansai region. 

Malaysia

More than just a neighbour to Singapore, I have relatives in Malaysia, I hope to plan some time and visit them again after 2+ years of global pandemic lockdown. I am also keen to revisit Sabah again for wildlife photography and trekking.

Vietnam/Taiwan/Indonesia/Thailand 

They are a short flight away from Singapore, making them pretty accessible for short getaways. 

Europe and beyond

I have been chatting and discussing on TTOT community chat that I am planning to visit Europe. They are in my travel plans, probably in the next phase after visiting ASEAN and APAC regions first.

Guiding/Leading travel photography trips

In conjunction with my photography consultancy, photography training/coaching and photo walks, would all these lead me to guiding/leading travel photography trips overseas? I shall leave it here as it is for now, if and when the time is ripe, there might be some news.

Goals Setting for Q4 2022 

First and foremost, I have set myself a number of goals setting for Q4 2022. I recalled that there were a few years whereby I didn’t want to reveal them. For this Q4 2022, I am aligning myself to change my approaches and way of doing things, not the old school way though of writing specific and detailed goals, objectives and plans for Q4 2022.

Goals for Q4 2022

• Officially launch and publish my 2nd photography zine
• Make a breakthrough in my travel photography/writing/related segments
• Kickstart my analogue MF photography journey 
• Rebrand and realign my commercial photography services 

Last but not least

This Q3 2022 reflection and plans for Q4 2022 somehow feels pretty lengthy with quite a lot of personal thoughts, feelings, and emotions in the areas of my photography and travel.  

Last but not least, thank you for taking the time to read it till the end of my personal ranting (in some ways).

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“Our new SELPHY CP1500 is a great way to capture your cherished moments as it produces durable and vibrant photo prints. The compact size and multi-pairing capabilities make it a great option for gatherings with family and friends as everyone can enjoy printing out their favourite moments.” said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore. 

Bringing Print to Life

Look at your photos that you shot on your camera or smartphone, stored inside your technology gadgets and devices, besides viewing them on your devices, you can do much more! Bring them to life with the SELPHY CP1500. You can do so much more with physical photo prints, and SELPHY print life into your digital photos. By inheriting the imaging quality of the SELPHY series, the SELPHY CP1500 further enhances the vividness of portrait prints.

In addition to the use of dye sublimation technology, which enables smoother colour tones and richer gradations, the SELPHY CP1500 comes with an automatic correction function that adjusts the brightness, saturation, contrast and tones in images for a better, clearer finish. 

At the end of the printing process, a special overcoat finish is applied to protect the photo from water, dirt, colour fading, and even fingerprints. Whether the photo was a quick smartphone snapshot, or a photographic work shot on a camera, it will stay in pristine condition for up to 100 years when preserved in an album (1). 

Adding Your Personal Touch

With the upgraded SELPHY Photo Layout 3.0 smartphone app, the SELPHY CP1500 allows you to add patterned overcoats to decorate your photos. You can frame your image with stars or fill it with cascading flowers and other patterns to your heart’s desire.

You can personalise the print further by including a QR code – whether it links to a photo album, a video, an online map with the photo location or even a secret message just for the recipient, the possibilities are endless!

Experience the Joy of Sharing Moments Instantaneously in Print

The SELPHY CP1500, small and light compact printer that is easy to operate, with a simple and minimalistic design. It’s easy to use with its high connectivity, whether it’s through Wi-Fi or a USB Type-C cable, users can print images from their smartphone, camera or computer anytime, or even just directly inserting an SD card or USB flash drive.

For users printing from a mobile device, the upgraded SELPHY Photo Layout 3.0 smartphone app, supported on iOS, iPadOS, and Android OS (2), can now also access camera or smartphone images uploaded onto image.canon, social media, or elsewhere on the cloud, allowing them to be turned into high-quality prints easily.

At any one time, up to eight smartphones can be connected to the SELPHY CP1500, so it’s perfect for shared use at parties and events. Pairing is quick and easy: simply scan a QR code with the SELPHY Photo Layout app to connect and let the fun begin! 

Postcard sized prints (approx. 100 x 148mm) can be made in approximately 41 seconds while card-size prints (54 x 86mm) can be made in just around 23 seconds. For added portability, the new NB-CP2LI battery pack (sold separately) provides up to 72 postcard-sized prints from a single charge—up from the 54 prints on the predecessor.

Pricing and Availability

The SELPHY CP1500 will be available from Canon authorised dealers in September 2022, with pricing to be advised at a later date.

Notes:

(1) Album storability is a predicted value calculated according to the indoor heat resistance test method and life evaluation criteria of the Digital Colour Photo Print Stability Evaluation (JEITA CP-3901) standard published by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

<Life evaluation criteria> Predicted values are based on tests assuming album storage in an environment with a temperature of 23°C and humidity of 50%. When the monochromatic/reflective optical density value (0.5, 1.0) decreases by 30% (set for each colour unit), and the discolouration density difference of Y, M, and C components (each component colour) in BK decreases by 15% etc. are determined as limit points.

(2) Compatible with devices running iOS 14 or later, iPadOS 14 or later, or Android 8 or later

Technical Specifications

* Information and picture courtesy of Canon Singapore and Gloo *

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Polaroid is celebrating more ways this year, for you to be creative on-the-go by releasing the pocket-sized camera in two bold colours, Black and Red. The new cameras come along with new creator-centric additions, a filter set for blue, red or orange-tined photos, and matte-black frame instant film for drama that kicks creativity and expression.

“The Polaroid Go has portability and the spirit of exploration in its DNA. We’ve seen an incredible response for this new camera format so we wanted to introduce even more ways for people to dive deeper into their creativity, while making it easy for them to go anywhere and capture whenever inspiration hits,” Oskar Smolokowski, Polaroid CEO, said.

How tiny and compact is this Polaroid Go? Measuring at only 4.1” long, 3.3” wide, and 2.4” tall, the Polaroid Go is the smallest analogue instant camera in the world. You can bring them along easily in your bag for your daily walks or travels! The Polaroid Go is designed as wearable creative companion, allowing creators to be empowered to head out, explore not just your local neighbourhood, towns and cities, beyond your home ground, to secret, unheard, new, and unexpected places in the world, and unleash the creative explorer in you!

Celebrating the launch of Polaroid Go Black and Red, Polaroid is kicking off the campaign with creativity and exploration at its heart, mind, soul and eyes. This would be an evolution from last year’s Go Create campaign, year 2022’s iteration is going to bring together creators across different artistic disciplines and cultures. Ibby Njoya, an artist and set designer, and Miranda Makaroff, a fashion designer, DJ, blogger and actress, traveled to Tenerife, Spain to show off their creative visions on the rugged island.

“For me, Polaroid has always been a tool of documentation and experimentation. As an artist, it’s allowed me to process the development of my skills as a set designer. Getting to experiment with the Polaroid Go’s portability during our shoot in the Canary Islands was so fun, I love how easy it is to bring it everywhere,” Njoya said.

“I love the new possibilities that the Polaroid Go creates. It makes it so easy to capture inspiration wherever I travel, which plays a big part into my creative process as an artist,” Makaroff said.

The new Polaroid Go Black and Red join the original Polaroid Go White camera, giving more opportunities for self expression wherever the next adventures leads and brings you. The Polaroid Go is built on its creative-minded features like the selfie mirror, self-timer, long-lasting battery, dynamic flash, double exposure, and travel-friendly accessories with the introduction of the camera first-ever lens filters and the smallest black frame instant film.

Whether you are a photographer (analogue or digital), creative artist, designer, illustrator, writer, or someone who just love to be creative and express yourself, let’s Go Explore and Go Create priceless memories with Polaroid Go Black or Red!

Pricing and Availability 

The Polaroid Go Black and Polaroid Go Red are now available at polaroid.com/go in May.

Polaroid Go Black Camera MSRP: $99.99 / €119,99 / £109,99

Polaroid Go Black Film Double Pack MSRP: $19.99 / €19,99 / £18,99

Polaroid Go Filter Set MSRP: $19.99 / €19,99 / £18,99

* Information and photos courtesy of Polaroid *

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