ISSUE 26 MICA (P) 155/07/2009

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A quarterly newsletter from NIKON Singapore Pte Ltd
ISSUE 26 MICA (P) 155/07/2009
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FEATURED PRODUCT
• AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm
f/4G ED VR II
• AF-S NIKKOR 24mm
f/1.4G ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm
f/4G ED VR II
• COOLPIX L21/L22
• COOLPIX L110
• COOLPIX P100
• COOLPIX S3000
• COOLPIX S4000
• COOLPIX S6000
• COOLPIX S8000
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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS BY STEVEN YEE
• Flower Photography
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CONTEST
• Result of Issue 25th Photography Contest
• Nikon Photography Contest
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER
• Con Foley
• Imran Ahmad
Editor
Brenda Ang
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Contributors
Max Sim
Production
Wang Design Station
Distributor
Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd
80 Anson Road #10-01/02 Fuji Xerox Towers
Singapore 079907
Tel: (65) 6559 3630 Fax: (65) 6559 3671
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Q & A CONTEST
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CONTACTS
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Matrix Metering, Tripod, single point Autofocus, SB800 at 1/32 power
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FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR
16-35mm
f/4G ED VR
A world’s first ulra wideangle 16-35mm FX-format
compatible zoom lens
with built-in vibration
reduction (VRII)
RCP
S$2199
Tokyo - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce
the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED
VR, the world’s first* ultra wide-angle 16-35mm
FX-format compatible zoom lens with built-in
vibration reduction (VR II).
The AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is released
as a new category of NIKKOR lenses. It is equipped
with vibration reduction (VR II) offering camera
shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed
increase of approximately four stops and a Silent
Wave Motor (SWM), and supports the maximum
aperture of f/4 through the full range of focal
lengths. The lens also utilizes exclusive Nikon
technologies such as the application of Nano
Crystal Coat and construction that includes ED and
aspherical lens elements. The extremely effective
vibration reduction and coverage for wide angles
of view make this lens perfect for sports, press and
landscape photography.
Nikon’s development of the FX format, currently
consisting of D3-series and D700 digital-SLR
cameras, has received tremendous support from
professional and advanced amateur photographers.
We intend to expand and strengthen the NIKKOR
lineup with the steady release of new, highperformance lenses compatible with the FX format.
* Among ultra wide-angle zoom lenses offering a minimum focal
length of 16mm with a full-sized image sensor (according to
Nikon survey as of February 9, 2010).
AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Primary
Features
• An ultra wide-angle zoom lens with maximum
aperture of f/4 through the full 16mm to 35mm
range of focal lengths
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FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Built-in vibration reduction (VR II) offering camera
shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed
increase of approximately four stops
• Nano Crystal Coat significantly reduces ghost
and flare
• An ultra wide-angle zoom lens with an angle of
view beginning at 107° and a filter attachment
size of 77mm
FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f /1.4G ED
• Equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for
extremely quiet autofocusing
• Constructed with two ED and three aspherical
lens
elements
for
superior
aberration
compensation
• Offers two focus modes, M/A (autofocus
with manual override) and M (manual)
AF-S NIKKOR
24mm f/1.4G ED
AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4 ED VR specifications
Focal length
16-35mm
Maximum aperture
f/4
Minimum aperture
f/22
Lens construction
17 elements in 12 groups (with two ED glass and three aspherial
lens elements and Nano Crystal Coat)
Angle of view
107° 63’ (83° 44° for Nikon DX format)
Minimum focus distance
0.29m at a focal length of 16mm 35mm, 0.28m at a focal
A high-performance, fast,
wide-angle fixed focal-length
lens compatible with the FX
format utilizing Nano Crystal
Coat and equipped with a
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED.
This is a high-performance lens compatible with the
FX format. With a focal length of 24mm, it offers
excellent rendering with a fast maximum aperture
of f/1.4.
length between 20mm and 28mm
No. of diaphragm blades
9 pcs (rounded)
Filter/attachment size
77mm
Diameter x length
Approximately 82.5(dia.) x 125mm (extension from the camera’s
lens-mount flange)
Weight.
Approximately 680g
Supplied accessories
77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-1,
Bayonet Hood HB-23, Flexible Lens Pounch CL-1120
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. February 2010
©2010 Nikon Corporation
The latest fixed focal-length lens compatible with
the FX format, the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED
is an wide-angle lens with a maximum aperture of
f/1.4. It offers superior optical performance through
exclusive Nikon technologies such as the application
of Nano Crystal Coat and construction that includes
ED and aspherical lens elements. When the lens is
used with an FX-format digital-SLR camera, images
that make the most of the fast aperture with large
and pleasing blur characteristics can be captured
for photos with dynamic perspective.
RCP
S$3399
Nikon’s development of the FX format, currently
consisting of D3-series and D700 digital-SLR
cameras, has received tremendous support from
professional and advanced amateur photographers.
We intend to expand and strengthen the NIKKOR
lineup with the steady release of new, highperformance lenses compatible with the FX format.
AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED PRIMARY
FEATURES
• A fast, wide-angle 24mm fixed focal-length
lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4
This lens is perfect for capturing scenes such
as architecture, landscapes and narrow indoor
spaces with incredible perspective at the wideangle focal length of 24mm. As an wide-angle
lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, it offers
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FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED
FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
superior optical performance demonstrated not
only with handheld shooting under dim indoor
lighting, but with large blur characteristics that
make the most of this fast lens in images that
exhibit dynamic perspective.
• Nano Crystal Coat significantly reduces ghost
and flare.
• Constructed with two ED and two aspherical
lens elements
A new optical design achieves an excellent
balance between high resolution and aberration.
• Offers two focus modes, M/A (autofocus
with manual override) and M (manual)
• Equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
for extremely quiet autofocusing
RCP
AF-S NIKKOR
200-400mm
f/4G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED specifications
Focal length
24mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.4mm
Minimum aperture
f16
Lens construction
12 elements in 10 groups (with two ED glass and two aspherical
lens elements, and Nano Crstal Coat)
Angle of view
84 O (61O for Nikon DX format)
0.25m
9pcs (rounded)
77mm
Diameter x length
Approximately 83(dia) x 88.5mm (extension from the camera’s
lens-mount flange)
Weight.
Approximately 620g
77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-1,
Bayonet Hood HB-51, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1118
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. February 2010 ©2010
Nikon Corporation
An FX-format compatible
super telephoto zoom lens
with Nano Crystal Coat and VR
II vibration reduction system
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the
release of the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED
VR II, an FX-format compatible telephoto zoom
lens offering Nikon’s exclusive support for focal
lengths from 200 mm to the super telephoto
400 mm.
The AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is
a successor to the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200400mm f/4G IF-ED, offering improvements in
performance and function. In addition to the
adoption of Nano Crystal Coat and the VR II
vibration reduction system, which offers camera
shake compensation equivalent to a shutter
speed increase of approximately 4 stops, the lens
is equipped with A/M (autofocus with manual
override, AF priority) mode. A wide variety of
TBA
angles of view are supported by the 200 mm
telephoto to 400 mm super telephoto range of
focal lengths. This lens is perfect for capturing
subjects that require zoom capability, including
sports, press and bird photography.
Nikon’s development of the FX format, including
D3-series and D700 digital-SLR cameras, has
received tremendous support from professional
and advanced amateur photographers. We
intend to expand and strengthen the NIKKOR
lineup with the steady release of new, highperformance lenses compatible with the FX
format.
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Primary Features
• A super telephoto zoom lens supporting
Nikon’s exclusive range of focal lengths
from 200 to 400 mm
Coverage for a wide range of focal lengths
enables capture of a wide variety of angles of
view with a single lens.
• Nano Crystal Coat significantly reduces
ghost and flare
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FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
• Built-in vibration reduction (VR II) offering
camera shake compensation equivalent to
a shutter speed increase of approximately
four stops
• ED lens elements (4) adopted for superior
chromatic aberration compensation
• A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF
priority) mode added
FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX L21/L22
The addition of A/M (autofocus with manual
override, AF priority) mode prevents accidental
switching from autofocus to manual focus.
Along with M/A (autofocus with manual
override, MF priority) mode, which enables
manual focusing by rotating the focus ring
while autofocus is operating, and M (manual
focus) mode, this makes for a total of three
focus modes.
RCP
S$159
RCP
S$189
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Focal length
200-400mm
Maximum aperture
f/4mm
Minimum aperture
f32
Lens construction
24 elements in 17 groups (4 ED glass and and some Nano Crystal
Coat-deposited lens elements), as well as 1 detachable protective
glass
Angle of view
12O 20’– 6O 10’ (8O – 6O for Nikon DX format)
2m with autofocus, at all zoom settings 1.95 m with manual
focus, at all zoom settings
9pcs (rounded)
52mm
Diameter x length
Approximately 124(dia) x 365.5 mm (extension from the
camera’s lens-mount flange with lens protective glass attached
Weight.
Approximately 3,360g (with lens protective glass attached
Slip-on front lens cap, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Lens Hood HK30, Semi-soft Case CL-L2 (with dedicated interior cushioning
material), Dedicated slip-in filter holder, 52mm Screw-on NC
Filter, Dedicated lens protective glass (attached to the lens),
Dedicated lens protective glass case, Strap LN-1
AA-SIZE BATTERY POWERED ENTRYLEVEL MODELS THAT DO ALL THE WORK
FOR SIMPLE, ENJOYABLE SHOOTING
release of two new L-series cameras, the COOLPIX
L22 and COOLPIX L21, which make the capture of
consistently beautiful images easy and fun.
The COOLPIX L22 and COOLPIX L21 will be
available at a more attractive price than their
predecessors, the COOLPIX L20 and L19, yet are
equipped with new functions including electronic
vibration reduction (VR) that make it easy for
anyone to take consistently beautiful pictures. The
cameras continue to offer a wide variety of shooting
features, such as an optimized image processing
engine based on EXPEED, Nikon’s exclusive image
processing concept, a 3.6× optical zoom NIKKOR
lens packed with a variety of Nikon’s optical
technologies, Smart Portrait mode for capturing
beautiful portraits, and Easy Auto mode with which
the user simply frames a picture and the camera
automatically selects the optimum scene mode.
The COOLPIX L22 offers a large and clear 3-in. TFT
LCD monitor that makes shooting more enjoyable.
A primary feature of L-series cameras is their use of
readily available AA-size batteries, which not only
support hours of use but are extremely convenient
as they are readily available anywhere at anytime.
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NIKON COOLPIX L22 PRIMARY FEATURES
• Effective pixel count of 12-million pixels and
3.6× optical zoom NIKKOR lens
• Large and clear 3-in. TFT LCD monitor
• Available in three colors
The COOLPIX L21 will be available with three
color options with different accent colors on the
top of the camera for casual yet elegant color
combinations.
NIKON COOLPIX L22/L21 COMMON FEATURES
• Optimized image processing engine based
on EXPEED, Nikon’s exclusive image
processing concept
• Available in four colors
The body has an elegant smooth and rounded
shape and high-quality finishing that offer the
ultimate in satisfaction as a constant companion.
COOLPIX L21 PRIMARY FEATURES
• Effective pixel count of 8-million pixels and
a 3.6× optical zoom NIKKOR lens. 2.5-in. TFT
LCD monitor.
• Easy Auto mode for simple operation
The camera makes capturing
beautiful photos simple. By
simply framing a subject, the
camera analyzes the frame
to automatically select the
appropriate scene mode.
• A variety of functions that ensure
consistently beautiful portraits
In addition to face-priority AF, the camera offers
additional advanced functions
that make beautiful portraits
possible, including a function
that automatically releases
the shutter when a face it has
recognized smiles, the blink
proof function and In-Camera Red-Eye Fix.
(VR) effectively reduces blur caused by camera
shake and subject movement.
• Motion detection: The camera detects camera
shake and subject movement with shooting, and
automatically compensates by increasing shutter
speed and ISO sensitivity. Blur is reduced to a
level equal to a roughly 2-step increase in shutter
speed.
• Compact body with an elegant design and
improved operation
Designed to be extremely portable, the camera
has a smooth and rounded shape with a highquality look and feel and elegant finishing. A
rotating zoom control is positioned on the top
of the camera and buttons on the back of the
camera are widely spaced for an improved, more
steady grip with shooting.
• Nikon’s own BSS: The camera automatically
shoots up to ten sequential frames and saves the
one with the sharpest focus
• Electronic Vibration Reduction (VR): Digital
compensation is applied with image processing
to images in which the camera detects blur
• Powered by AA-size batteries readily
available anywhere
The camera supports alkaline and lithium AAsize batteries that can be purchased anywhere.
Batteries that are exhausted while away from
home are easily replaced, enabling worry free
shooting.
What’s more, the shooting mode button and
playback button have been positioned on the
back of the camera for simple operation.
Compact body with an elegant design
• 3 features that effectively prevent or reduce
blur caused by camera shake and subject
movement
In addition to the Motion
Detection and Nikon’s own BSS
(best shot selector) functions,
electronic vibration reduction
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FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX L110
automatically selects the optimum scene mode,
mean that this camera reliably captures beautiful
images.
NIKON COOLPIX L110 PRIMARY FEATURES
A 15× optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers
a broad focal range of wide-angle 28mm
through super-telephoto 420mm (35mm
format equivalent)
Equipped with a 15× optical zoom NIKKOR lens,
this camera supports shooting at a broad range of
focal lengths with 35mm format equivalent angles
RCP
AA batteries means that the batteries can be
easily replaced, anytime and anywhere, should the
current batteries become exhausted.
S$449
THE L110 WITH 15×
OPTICAL ZOOM &
SUPPORT FOR AASIZE BAT TERIES
FOR HOURS OF
ENJOYMENT
release of the COOLPIX L110 with high-power
zoom NIKKOR lens for macro to super-telephoto
shooting. The COOLPIX L110, a fun and reliable
L-series camera with a 15× zoom lens, is powered
by AA-size batteries that support recording of a
great number of still images and movies.
The COOLPIX L110 are compact digital cameras
equipped with an optimized image processing
engine based on Nikon’s own image processing
concept, EXPEED, and a high-power zoom NIKKOR
lens.
Black
Red
The COOLPIX L110 is an easy-to-use model with
an effective pixel count of 12.1-million pixels,
a 15× optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers a
broad range of focal lengths from wide-angle
28mm through super-telephoto 420mm (35mm
format equivalent), and advanced functions that
enable users to capture images as intended. Using
supplied Energizer® Ultimate Lithium AA batteries
(FR6/L91), the power-efficient COOLPIX L110 is
capable of capturing approximately 840 still images
or roughly 7 hours of HD movies with stereo sound.
The secure grip, five built-in functions for preventing
or reducing blur, and Easy Auto mode, with which
the user simply frames a picture and the camera
of view of 28mm up to 420mm. This lens supports
a wide variety of everyday scenes, from close-ups of
people to dynamic landscape shots.Macro shooting
as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) to the lens is also possible.
*Recording stops automatically after 29 minutes. This figure is
based on in-house testing standards and stated for recording at
25°C with AA-size/R6 lithium batteries. Actual results may vary
greatly depending on factors that include differences in ambient
temperature, and the amount of zoom and autofocus operations
Powered by efficient AA batteries for hours of
photo and movie recording
Up to approximately
840 still images or 7
hours of HD movies can
be recorded with the
supplied
Energizer®
Ultimate Lithium AA
batteries
(FR6/L91)*
Utilizing
convenient
and readily available
used.
HD movie recording functions
The camera is equipped with a function for recording HD movies with stereo sound of up to a resolution of 1280x720(720P)
@ 30fps.
When the
camera is connected
to the HDMI port on a
high-definition TV, movies recorded with the camera can be enjoyed in
their original high-definition quality.
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FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX P100
Nikon’s own BSS (best shot selector) function, and
is the first L-series camera to offer a new vibration
reduction that combines the image-sensor shift
system with electronic vibration reduction. All
of these features help to prevent or reduce blur
caused by camera shake and subject movement.
*The camera selects and uses only the features required to
optimize each image.
A 3-in., approximately 460k-dot vari-angle
Clear Color Display
Equipped with Nikon’s innovative Clear Color
Display technology improves visibility for a more
vivid, clearer image preview and playback at a
resolution of 430,000 dots.
5 built-in functions for preventing or reducing
blur*
In addition to support for
sensitivities up to ISO 6400,
the L110 offers an imagesensor shift vibration reduction
function, motion detection,
Easy Auto mode for simple
operation
A variety of functions that
ensure consistently beautiful
portraits
A variety of functions that ensure consistently
beautiful portraits
In addition to face-priority AF, the camera offers
additional advanced functions
that make beautiful portraits
possible, including a function
that automatically releases
the shutter when a face it has
recognized smiles, the blink
proof function and red-eye reduction.
RCP
THE COOLPIX P100 WITH 26× OPTICAL ZOOM
FOR AUTHENTIC SHOOTING ENJOYMENT
release of the COOLPIX P100 with high-power
zoom NIKKOR lens for macro to super-telephoto
shooting. The COOLPIX P100 is a P-series camera
equipped with a 26× optical zoom lens that offers
authentic shooting enjoyment.
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S$699
The COOLPIX P100 is a compact digital camera
equipped with an optimized image processing
engine based on Nikon’s own image processing
concept, EXPEED, and a high-power zoom NIKKOR
lens.
illumination structure has been adopted for the
image sensor for less noise in images captured at
night or indoors under dim lighting when high
sensitivities are used. This camera also supports
high-speed continuous shooting of images at the
maximum 10-MP size (3648 × 2736) at 10 fps, and
offers a sport continuous mode, which allows for
continuous shooting at up to approximately 120
fps*, and a function for recording high-definition
movies with stereo sound.
*available only for image size of 1M (1280×960)
NIKON COOLPIX P100 PRIMARY FEATURES
The COOLPIX P100 is a high-performance model
that offers an effective pixel count of 10.3-million
pixels and a 26× optical zoom NIKKOR lens that
covers a broad focal range of wide-angle 26mm
through super-telephoto 678mm (35mm format
equivalent). A CMOS sensor with backside
A 26× optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers
a broad focal range of wide-angle 26mm
through super-telephoto 678mm (35mm
format equivalent)
Equipped with an incredible 26× optical zoom
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Advanced Night Landscape mode:
When Night Landscape scene mode is selected,
the camera automatically captures several images
and then combines the images to create a single
optimized photo. This allows for the capture of
beautiful night landscapes that exhibit less blur
and noise.
26× optical zoom preview
NIKKOR lens, this camera supports shooting at a
broad range of focal lengths with 35mm format
equivalent angles of view of 26mm up to 678mm.
In addition, macro shooting as close as 1 cm
(0.4 in.) to the lens is also possible. When digital
zoom is added to the maximum optical zoom ratio,
shooting at a 35mm format equivalent angle of
view of 2712mm is supported.
Technologies that enable excellent image
quality: CMOS image sensor with backside
illumination structure, Backlit Scene HDR (high
dynamic range) mode, which makes the most
of continuous shooting technologies, and an
advanced Night Landscape scene mode
The COOLPIX P100 is equipped with a number of
new technologies and functions that enable capture
of images exhibiting excellent image quality.
CMOS sensor with backside illumination
structure:
The camera is equipped with a CMOS sensor with
backside illumination structure (See diagram A)
that increases the amount of light that each pixel
receives. This enables capture of images exhibiting
less noise at the high sensitivities required for night
landscapes and pictures taken indoors under dim
lighting.
Backlit Scene HDR (high dynamic range) mode:
A new Backlit Scene HDR scene mode has been
added to enable capture of intended photographs.
High-speed continuous shooting functions
that enable continuous shooting of images at
the maximum size (10 MP) at 10 fps and sport
continuous mode, which allows for continuous
shooting at up to approximately 120 fps
High-speed continuous shooting of images at
the maximum 10-MP size (3648 × 2736) at 10
fps and sport continuous mode, which allows for
continuous shooting at up to approximately 120
fps*, are possible. Sport continuous mode improves
the chances of capturing the perfect picture with a
Pre-Shooting Cache function that records up to five
shots just before the shutter is released.
definition quality by connecting the camera to the
HDMI port on a high-definition TV.
A 3-in., approximately 460k-dot vari
angle
Clear
Color
Display
simplifies
shooting from a variety of angles
The camera is equipped with a vari-angle monitor
that improves operation and increases flexibility
with shooting from conventionally difficult angles.
The monitor can be tilted 82 degrees downward
*available only for image size of 1M (1280×960)
When this Mode is selected, the camera combines
multiple images captured with continuous shooting
to create an image with a broader dynamic range
for beautiful photos with less loss of detail in
highlights and shadows, even when the subject is
backlit.
Full HD movie recording and playback
functions
The COOLPIX P100 is equipped with a function
for recording full HD movies with stereo sound
(1080p:1920 × 1080).
Movie recording can
be initiated by simply
pressing the movierecord button on the
back of the camera.
The HS movie function provides the added benefit
of recording movies that can be played back in
slow motion or fast motion. Movies recorded with
the camera can be enjoyed in their original high-
1080p
and 90 degrees upward for simpler shooting from
a variety of angles.
5 features that effectively prevent or reduce
blur caused by camera shake and subject
movement*
The COOLPIX P100 supports high sensitivities up to
ISO 3200 and offers an image-sensor shift vibration
reduction function, motion detection, Nikon’s
own BSS (best shot selector) function, and also
offers a new vibration reduction that combines the
image-sensor shift system with electronic vibration
reduction. The secure grip also helps to reduce
camera shake.
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1. Support for high sensitivities: Support for
high sensitivities that allows ISO sensitivity to be
set as high as ISO 3200 (10 MP 3648 × 2736)*
helps to prevent blur caused by camera shake
and subject movement with shooting under dim
lighting for clear, sharp photos
2. Image-sensor shift vibration reduction: The
camera provides a high level
of compensation for camera
shake it detects by moving the
image sensor in the direction
that negates camera shake and
rectifying the shift from the
optical axis
3. Image-sensor shift and electronic vibration
reduction: Image-sensor shift vibration
reduction is used to reduce the effects of
camera shake while electronic vibration reduction
performed with recording further reduces blur
FEATURED PRODUCT - COOLPIX S3000
Smart portrait system for consistently
beautiful portraits
A series of advanced functions,
beginning with the skin
softening
function
that
smoothes facial skin tones and
continuing with face-priority AF,
the smile timer, the blink proof
function, the blink warning, and red-eye reduction
function, ensure consistently great portraits.
* Depending upon shooting conditions, this function may not
always produce the desired results.
Hi-Speed USB connectivity with USB charging
via Charging AC Adapter EH-68P or PC
COOLPIX P100 can be charged by connecting the
supplied USB Cable to the workstation. Charging
S$279
ULTRA-SLIM AND COLORED TO TASTE
release of the COOLPIX S3000, S-series model that
incorporate advanced functions in a stylish design.
4. Motion detection: The camera detects subject
movement to reduce blur
5. Nikon’s own BSS (best shot selector):
The camera automatically shoots a series of
sequential frames and saves the one with the
sharpest focus
RCP
using a USB Cable connected to workstation will
take about 6 – 7 hours (for no charge remains) and
4 hours when using AC Adapter EH-68P.
*The camera selects and uses only the features required to
optimize each image.
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The COOLPIX S3000 is successors to the COOLPIX
S220, camera that set record sales worldwide with
advanced operations and high performance in a
slim, stylish design available in a variety of colors
. The COOLPIX S3000 offer improved shooting
functions for greater convenience, and the slim
body has a high-quality design available in a
variety of colors to suit individual preferences and
style. In addition to an effective pixel count of
12-million pixels and a wide-angle 4× optical zoom
NIKKOR lens that begins at 27mm (35mm format
equivalent), the cameras offer several new features
including four functions that prevent or reduce
blur and smart portrait mode with a skin softening
function
advanced shooting functions in a body size that
can be easily carried in a small purse or pouch. The
rounded form with which attention was paid to the
smallest details has a high-quality look and feel.
Available in eight colors, there is a model to suit
every preference and lifestyle.
NIKON COOLPIX S3000 PRIMARY FEATURES
An extremely portable, compact and slim 19mm body with a wide-angle 4× optical zoom
NIKKOR lens
The Nikon COOLPIX S3000 incorporates a wideangle 4× optical zoom NIKKOR lens and exclusive
Nikon technologies in an extremely compact and
slim body with a depth of roughly 19 mm and
weight of approximately 116 g. The camera easily
The slim COOLPIX S3000, with a depth of
approximately 19 mm, incorporates all of Nikon’s
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fits in a small purse or pouch, making it the perfect
full-time companion.
A variety of color options to suit individual
style
The Nikon COOLPIX S3000 is available in eight vivid
colors that express individual personalities. There is
optical zoom NIKKOR lens that exhibits superior
rendering performance beginning at the maximum
wide-angle position of 27mm (35mm format
equivalent) for flexible and fun zoom photography.
Smart portrait mode for consistently beautiful
portraits
1. Skin softening: Linked to the face-priority
function, the camera detects and smoothes skin
tones (see diagram B)
2. Face-priority AF: This function enables not only
beautiful portraits, but also makes capturing
group photos faster and easier
a color for every lifestyle and preference, regardless
of age or gender.
An effective pixel count of 12.0 million pixels.
A slimmer body equipped with a wide-angle
4× optical zoom NIKKOR lens
The cameras offer an effective pixel count of 12.0
million pixels. Both are equipped with an optimized
image processing system based on EXPEED, Nikon’s
exclusive image processing concept that enables
capture of beautiful, high-resolution images. The
slim bodies are equipped with a wide-angle 4×
3. Smile timer: The camera recognizes a face and
focuses on that face; when that face smiles, the
shutter is automatically released
Four features that effectively prevent or
reduce blur
by camera shake and
RCP caused
TBA
subject movement
4. Blink proof: The camera captures two
sequential shots and saves the one in which the
subject’s eyes are open
1. Electronic vibration reduction (VR): Digital
compensation applied with image processing to
images in which the camera detects blur
5. Blink warning: The camera displays a warning
message when it detects that the subject may
have blinked when the picture was taken
2. Support for high sensitivities: The camera
supports sensitivities up to ISO 3200 for beautiful
pictures taken at an image size of 4000 × 3000
pixels
6. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix: If the camera detects
red-eye in the captured image, digital processing
is automatically performed to reduce red-eye
before the image is saved.
3. Motion detection: The camera detects camera
shake and subject movement with shooting,
and automatically compensates by increasing
shutter speed and ISO sensitivity. Blur is reduced
to a level equal to a roughly 2-step increase in
shutter speed.
4. Nikon’s own BSS (best shot selector): The
camera automatically shoots up to ten sequential
frames and saves the one with the sharpest
focus
Scene auto selector mode makes capturing
beautiful images worry free
4× optical zoom preview
Subject tracking automatically tracks subjects
to maintain focus
This function automatically recognizes human
faces and then initiates subject tracking to follow
the movement of the recognized
subject. When a face is not
automatically recognized, the
target for subject tracking can be
manually specified. The camera
will automatically track the
specified subject as it moves to continuously keep
it in focus. Should the specified subject temporarily
leave the frame for less than three seconds, the
camera will resume tracking it once it re-enters the
frame.
VGA Movie recording
Support video recording of up to 640x480 @
30 fps.
COOLPIX S3000
can be charged
by connecting
the
supplied
USB Cable to
the workstation.
Charging using
a USB Cable
connected to workstation will take about 6 – 7
hours (for no charge remains) and 4 hours when
using AC Adapter EH-68P.
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An effective pixel count of 12.0 million pixels.
A slimmer body equipped with a wide-angle
4× optical zoom NIKKOR lens
The cameras offer an effective pixel count of 12.0
million pixels. Both are equipped with an optimized
image processing system based on EXPEED, Nikon’s
exclusive image processing concept that enables
capture of beautiful, high-resolution images. The
slim bodies are equipped with a wide-angle 4×
optical zoom NIKKOR lens that exhibits superior
rendering performance beginning at the maximum
wide-angle position of 27mm (35mm format
equivalent) for flexible and fun zoom photography.
RCP
release of the COOLPIX S4000, S-series models that
incorporate advanced functions in a stylish design.
The COOLPIX S4000 is successors to the COOLPIX
S230, camera that set record sales worldwide
with advanced operations and high performance
in a slim, stylish design available in a variety of
colors (the COOLPIX S4000 and COOLPIX S230
are equipped with a touch panel). The COOLPIX
S4000 offer improved shooting functions for
greater convenience, and the slim body has a highquality design available in a variety of colors to suit
individual preferences and style. In addition to an
effective pixel count of 12-million pixels and a wideangle 4× optical zoom NIKKOR lens that begins at
27mm (35mm format equivalent), the cameras
offer several new features including four functions
that prevent or reduce blur, smart portrait mode
with a skin softening function, and high-definition
movie recording capability .
S$359
The COOLPIX S4000 is equipped with a highresolution 3-in., approximately 460k-dot touch
panel TFT LCD monitor that offers intuitive operation.
Monitor visibility has been increased for clear display
of more details. The extremely practical operational
controls have been inherited from its predecessor,
and new touch panel functions including touch
shutter and slider adjustment of white balance
have been included. The new graphical user
interface (GUI) makes for clearer display and
improved operation. This comprehensive model
offers all basic camera functions, as well as support
for more advanced features such as HD movie
recording, making it
extremely practical.
It is a stylish model
that proposes a
more quality camera
lifestyle for those
who are sensitive to
the latest trends.
portraits
6. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix: If the camera detects
red-eye in the captured image, digital processing
is automatically performed to reduce red-eye
before the image is saved.
Four features that effectively prevent or
reduce blur caused by camera shake and
subject movement
1. Electronic vibration reduction (VR): Digital
compensation applied with image processing to
images in which the camera detects blur
2. Support for high sensitivities: The camera
supports sensitivities up to ISO 3200 for beautiful
pictures taken at an image size of 4000 × 3000
pixels
and automatically compensates by increasing
shutter speed and ISO sensitivity. Blur is reduced
to a level equal to a roughly 2-step increase in
shutter speed.
4. Nikon’s own BSS (best shot selector):
The camera automatically shoots up to ten
sequential frames and saves the one with the
sharpest focus
1. Skin softening: Linked to the face-priority
function, the camera detects and smoothes skin
tones
2. Face-priority AF: This function enables not only
beautiful portraits, but also makes capturing
group photos faster and easier
Bodies with a functionally stylish design
available in a wide variety of colors
The attractive and stylish camera bodies are
designed with a smooth, rounded form and glossy
3. Smile timer: The camera recognizes a face and
focuses on that face; when that face smiles, the
shutter is automatically released
4. Blink proof: The camera captures two
sequential shots and saves the one in which the
subject’s eyes are open
5. Blink warning: The camera displays a warning
message when it detects that the subject may
have blinked when the picture was taken
components. The larger operational buttons on the
back of the camera and the rotating zoom control
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on the top of the camera are optimally positioned
for simple operation. The COOLPIX S4000 is
available in six colors allowing for selection of the
color best suited to individual lifestyle.
decoration anywhere in the image, images can be
selected from a thumbnail display, and display of
images can be navigated by sliding a finger across
the monitor.
beautiful images worry free
3-in., approximately 460k-dot, wide-viewing
angle TFT LCD monitor
to maintain focus
the movement of the recognized subject. When
a face is not automatically recognized, the target
for subject tracking can be manually specified.
The camera will automatically track the specified
subject as it moves to continuously keep it in focus.
Should the specified subject temporarily leave the
frame for less than three seconds, the camera will
resume tracking it once it re-enters the frame.
Subject Tracking
Thumbnail
The high-resolution 3-in., approximately 460k-dot
TFT LCD monitor offers even clearer, more stunning
display. What’s more, operation has been improved
with a new GUI and intuitive button shapes for
controls displayed in the monitor.
Easier to use touch panel for intuitive
operation
The COOLPIX S4000 offers a number of new
functions,
including touch
shutter
for
autofocusing
and shooting
by
simply
tapping
the
desired subject in the monitor, subject tracking with
which the camera maintains focus on the subject
Scroll through images
720 p
Paint Function
selected by simply tapping it in the monitor, and
white balance adjustment using a slider. Intuitive
touch panel operation makes picture playback
and in-camera editing smooth and fun. The stylus
included with the camera can be used to write or
draw on pictures and frames and decorations can
be added to pictures using the camera’s paint
function, the shooting date can be added as a
Touch Shutter Subject
Recording of HD movies with sound
The camera is equipped
with a function for
recording movies at 720P
(1280x720) in AVI format.
Autofocusing
during
movie recording and up to 2× zoom are possible.
COOLPIX S4000
can be charged
by connecting
the
supplied
USB Cable to
the workstation.
Charging using
a USB Cable
White Balance Adjustment with slider
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optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers a broad
range of focal lengths, beginning at the wide-angle
28mm (35mm format equivalent). It is the thinnest
camera in its class1 with a depth of approximately
25 mm.
opportunities and moving subjects. The COOLPIX
S6000 never misses once-in-a-lifetime shots.
* Power-up speed measured according to CIPA guidelines.
Autofocusing time and shooting time lag measured according to
Nikon standards: 35mm [135] 28mm (S6000), shooting distance
of 2 m, ambient brightness of 11 LV, recording to 4-GB Class 10
In addition to four advanced functions that enable
beautiful, blur-free imaging, the COOLPIX S6000 is
a high-speed model consistently able to capture the
moment.
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Among compact cameras equipped with an optical 7x zoom
lens with wide-angle capability measuring 30mm (35mm format
equivalent) or less as of February 3, 2010 (according to research
RCP
S$449
conducted by Nikon Corporation).
the release of COOLPIX S6000 which is equipped
with high-power zoom NIKKOR lenses. The COOLPIX
S6000 has a refined design that makes them the
thinnest in their class1 yet continue to offer quick
response that captures fleeting moments, support
for high sensitivities and a number of functions that
reduce noise for blur compensation that results in
beautiful images.
The COOLPIX S6000 will completely satisfy users
with their ability to capture the moment with
beautiful, sharp images. With a new image
processing engine and four advanced image
stabilization features that prevent or reduce blur
in photos—lens-shift vibration reduction, support
for high sensitivities with low noise levels, refined
motion detection, a new flash control system—blur
and noise are reduced, enabling users to capture
the images they intended under circumstances
that frequently result in blurred images, such as
with super-telephoto shooting, indoor scenes
captured under dim lighting, and difficult backlit
scenes. In addition, the high-power zoom NIKKOR
lenses built into these cameras support shooting
of a wide variety of scenes, from wide-angle to
telephoto. Basic camera performance has also been
refined with optimized image processing engines
based on EXPEED, Nikon’s own image processing
concept, faster power-up and shooting response,
smart portrait mode and the ability to record highdefinition movies.
Development background
According to Nikon surveys of compact digital
camera users, the primary complaint is the inability
to take satisfactory photos that capture the moment
or the ambience of a location.
Specifically, 1. the inability to capture sharp, clear
images under dim lighting, 2. troubles shooting
at night, and 3. unnatural results when the flash
is used. The COOLPIX S6000 will eliminate such
complaints, as well as prevent noticeable blur in
photos taken with telephoto shooting.
The COOLPIX S6000 offers an effective pixel count
of 14.2-million pixels and is equipped with a 7×
Nikon’s own compact design and new, thin
lens barrel design has resulted in the thinnest
body in its class with a 7× optical zoom NIKKOR
lens and a depth of approximately 25 mm
The COOLPIX S6000 is the thinnest camera in its
class despite a zoom lens that supports a broad
shooting range from wide-angle 28mm through
telephoto 196mm (both 35mm format equivalent).
The slim design is made possible by adopting a
structure that restricts lens length at the maximum
telephoto position and cutting the outer part of the
first lens group that allows the use of a barrier unit
that retracts the lens along the optical axis.
Superior high-speed response that enables
users to preserve those once-in-a-lifetime
expressions.
With a power-up time of approximately 0.75 s
and a shooting time lag of roughly 0.3 s* the
camera responds immediately to sudden photo
SDHC memory card.
An elegant body designed for simple operation
with a presence
The smooth curve around the lens gives the
COOLPIX S6000 a balanced design, and large
buttons and controls that are easy to operate have
been adopted while preserving the slimness of the
camera. Anodizing gives a metal-feel to makes
the COOLPIX S6000 body, which will be available
in four colors: black, champagne silver, red and
brown.
2.7-in., approximately 230k-dot, wide-viewing
angle TFT LCD monitor
Adoption of a clear color panel improves visibility
for more vivid display of a broader range of colors
and greater contrast.
portraits
A series of advanced functions, beginning with
the skin softening function that
continuing with face-priority AF,
the smile timer, the blink proof
function, the blink warning,
and red-eye reduction function,
ensure consistently great portraits.
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to maintain focus
the movement of the recognized
target for subject tracking can be
manually specified. The camera
will automatically track the
specified subject as it moves to continuously keep
it in focus. Shuld the specified subject temporarily
leave the frame for less than three seconds, the
camera will resume tracking it once it re-enters the
frame.
Camera identification of the shooting scene.
beautiful images worry free.
High-definition movie recording
The camera is equipped with a function for
recording HD movies with
stereo sound of up to a
p
resolution of 1280x720(720P)
@ 30fps. When the camera is
connected to the HDMI port on a high-definition
TV, movies recorded with the camera can be
enjoyed in their original high-definition quality.
720
expressions.
Fast power-up and
short shooting time lag
enable the high-speed
response for which
Nikon compact digital
cameras are known.
Four advanced image stabilization features for
clear, beautiful, blur-free photos of any scene,
from wide-angle to telephoto
1. Lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function:
Offers compensation equivalent to an increase
in shutter speed of roughly three stops
2. Less noise in images captured at high
sensitivities: The combination of a new image
processing engine that supports high sensitivities
and advanced noise reduction processing
technology enables superior image quality in
images captured at ISO 1600 with automatic
ISO sensitivity adjustment and ISO 3200 with
manual ISO sensitivity specification
and automatically compensates by controlling
shutter speed and ISO sensitivity
RCP
S$549
4. New flash control:
• High-sensitivity
sync: With shooting
under dim lighting,
the camera increases ISO sensitivity rather than
opting for slower shutter speeds to allow the
image sensor to acquire background lighting for
bright, natural photos
• Wide-area backlighting identification
algorithm: Wide-area automatic backlighting
compensation enables beautiful photos of
difficult backlit scenes
COOLPIX S6000 can be charged by connecting
the
supplied
USB Cable to
the workstation.
Charging
using
a
USB
Cable
connected
to
workstation will
take about 6 – 7
the release of COOLPIX S8000 which is equipped
with high-power zoom NIKKOR lenses. The COOLPIX
S8000 has a refined design that makes them the
thinnest in their class1 yet continue to offer quick
response that captures fleeting moments, support
for high sensitivities and a number of functions that
reduce noise for blur compensation that results in
beautiful images.
The COOLPIX S8000 will completely satisfy users
with their ability to capture the moment with
beautiful, sharp images. With a new image
processing engine and four advanced image
stabilization features that prevent or reduce blur
in photos—lens-shift vibration reduction, support
for high sensitivities with low noise levels, refined
motion detection, a new flash control system—blur
and noise are reduced, enabling users to capture
the images they intended under circumstances
that frequently result in blurred images, such as
with super-telephoto shooting, indoor scenes
captured under dim lighting, and difficult backlit
scenes. In addition, the high-power zoom NIKKOR
lenses built into these cameras support shooting
of a wide variety of scenes, from wide-angle to
telephoto. Basic camera performance has also been
refined with optimized image processing engines
based on EXPEED, Nikon’s own image processing
concept, faster power-up and shooting response,
smart portrait mode and the ability to record highdefinition movies.
Development background
According to Nikon surveys of compact digital
camera users, the primary complaint is the inability
to take satisfactory photos that capture the moment
or the ambience of a location.
Specifically, 1. the inability to capture sharp, clear
images under dim lighting, 2. troubles shooting
at night, and 3. unnatural results when the flash
is used. The COOLPIX S8000 will eliminate such
complaints, as well as prevent noticeable blur in
photos taken with telephoto shooting.
The COOLPIX S8000 offers an effective pixel count
of 14.2-million pixels and is equipped with a 10×
optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers a broad
range of focal lengths, beginning at the wide-angle
30mm (35mm format equivalent). The refined
design makes it the thinnest camera in its class1 with
a depth of approximately 27.3 mm. The camera
is also equipped with a creative slider function
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for adjusting the brightness, vividness and hue of
pictures to be taken to suit individual preferences,
as well as a 3-in., 921k-dot, wide viewing angle
clear color panel TFT LCD monitor for crisp, vivid
display.
This stylish, high-power zoom camera will allow
users to capture the moment and make the most
of their individual creativity.
1
Among compact cameras equipped with an optical zoom lens
capable of zooming in at 10x or more as of February 3, 2010
preserving the roughly 176-degree viewing angle,
new technologies have been adopted for real-time
control of backlight brightness, greater contrast
and more efficient use of power.
(according to research conducted by Nikon Corporation).
Creative slider for simple adjustment of
brightness, vividness and hue
Image Brightness (exposure compensation),
Nikon’s own compact design and new, thin
lens barrel design has resulted in the thinnest
body in its class with a 10× optical zoom
NIKKOR lens and a depth of approximately
27.3 mm
The COOLPIX S8000 is the thinnest camera in its
class despite a zoom lens that covers a broad focal range from wide-angle 30mm through supertelephoto 300mm (both 35mm format equivalent).
This slim body was made possible with a new lens
structure developed to reduce the length of the
lens at the maximum telephoto position, a sliding
mechanism that helps reduce body thickness when
lens is retracted, and a lens-barrier structure that
enables a lens barrel with a smaller diameter.
3-in., approximately 921k-dot, wide-viewing
angle clear color panel TFT LCD monitor
A new structure that integrates the acrylic protection
panel and LCD panel below it by eliminating the
layer of air between the two has been adopted. This
reduces reflection for overwhelmingly improved
visibility outdoors for more vivid display of a broader
range of colors and greater contrast. In addition to
Vividness and Hue can be easily adjusted using
the camera monitor as a guide to suit individual
imaging preferences. Adjustment can be made in
auto shooting mode using the rotary multi selector
on the back of the camera.
A sharp, high-performance design
The smooth curve around the lens gives the
impression of a sharp, high-performance design.
The rubber coating on the grip ensures a firm and
steady hold for better operation. The COOLPIX
S8000 will be available in four colors: black,
champagne silver and red.
portraits
A series of advanced functions,
beginning with the skin
softening
function
that
continuing with face-priority
AF, the smile timer, the blink proof function, the
blink warning, and red-eye reduction function,
ensure consistently great portraits.
1. Lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function:
Offers compensation equivalent to an increase
in shutter speed of roughly three stops.
to maintain focus
faces
and
then
initiates
subject tracking to follow the
movement of the recognized
target for subject tracking
can be manually specified. The camera will
automatically track the specified subject as it
moves to continuously keep it in focus. Should
the specified subject temporarily leave the frame
for less than three seconds, the camera will resume
tracking it once it re-enters the frame.
2. Less noise in images captured at high
sensitivities: The combination of a new image
processing engine that supports high sensitivities
and advanced noise reduction processing
technology enables superior image quality in
images captured at ISO 1600 with automatic
ISO sensitivity adjustment and ISO 3200 with
manual ISO sensitivity specification
Camera identification of the shooting scene.
beautiful images worry free.
• High-sensitivity
sync: With shooting
under dim lighting,
the camera increases ISO sensitivity rather than
opting for slower shutter speeds to allow the
image sensor to acquire background lighting for
bright, natural photos
High-definition movie recording
The camera is equipped with a function for recording HD movies with stereo
sound of up to a resolution
of 1280x720(720P) @ 30fps.
p
When the camera is connected to the HDMI port on a
high-definition TV, movies recorded with the camera can be enjoyed in their original high-definition
quality.
720
expressions.
Fast power-up and short shooting time lag enable
the high-speed response for which Nikon compact
digital cameras are known.
Four advanced image stabilization features for
clear, beautiful, blur-free photos of any scene,
from wide-angle to telephoto
and automatically compensates by controlling
shutter speed and ISO sensitivity
4. New flash control
• Wide-area backlighting identification
algorithm: Wide-area automatic backlighting
compensation enables beautiful photos of
difficult backlit scenes
COOLPIX
S8000
can be charged
by connecting the
supplied USB Cable
to the workstation.
Charging
using
a
USB
Cable
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FLOWER
PHOTOGRAPHY
“Can we conceive what humanity
would be if it did not know the
flowers?”
In this seventeenth part of a
series of techniques, Steven
Yee shall share with you tips in
taking flower photography. A
professional photographer and
photography instructor, Steven
Yee conducts the Nikon D3000,
D5000, D90, D300, D300S, D700
DSLR workshop monthly at
Knowledge Bowl
(www.knowledgebowl.com.sg).
“Flowers seem intended for the solace
of ordinary humanity”.
of framed photographic prints on the wall. In fact,
it is hard not to see flowers or images of flowers in
one’s daily normal life.
Maurice Maeterlinck
John Ruskin
“Flowers... are a proud assertion that
a ray of beauty out-values all the
utilities of the world.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1844
“In friendship’s fragrant garden, There
are flowers of every hue. Each with its
own fair beauty And its gift of joy for
you.”
Friendship’s Garden
Flowers have been one of the most effective subject
to lift up the mood of individuals and are often
portrayed in paintings, as aesthetic decorative item
in the vases in the home and office, or in the form
Nikon COOLPIX and DSLRs are good to use for
photographing flower. For COOLPIX cameras, one
of the favoured approaches is to use the Macro
mode and do close-ups of the flowers. For the
DSLR users, there is a wide range of lenses which
also include the Macro lenses for their selection
to photograph flowers. In my opinion, any
Nikkor lenses can be used to photograph flowers
depending on the approach.
The use of a tripod and a low ISO will be preferred
to achieve good quality images with minimal
camera shake but provided there is no wind which
causes the flowers to sway about. Should there be
wind, either we wait for the wind to subside or we
have to use a faster shutter speed to freeze the
flowers in motion.
In certain cases, the use of a small aperture in the
range of f22 will be needed for greater depth of
field for overall sharpness especially if you want
the flowers and the background to be clear. An
example will be; you would like the wild flowers in
the foreground and the Himalayas mountains in the
background to be clear. However, most of the time,
photographers will prefer a bigger aperture for the
1
background to be blurred out which will make the
flowers more outstanding. As for Exposure mode,
any of the four modes (Program, Aperture Priority,
Shutter Priority and Manual) can be used based on
the personal preference of the photographer as
well as the effect which the photographer wants
to achieve.
Below are some pointers that could prove useful
and the application can be found in the following
case studies:
1. Time of day
2. Natural Lighting: Backlight, Side Light
3. Choosing the main flower to face you
4. Play with Depth of Field
5. Play with “Triangle”
6. Colours
7. Complement subject (such as waterfall etc)
8. Keep it simple, clean background
9. Prevent hotspot
10. Full bloom and complete petals
11. Soft effect
12. With techniques like framing,reflection etc
13. Mistakes to avoid
The pointers above are not exhaustive but if you
bear them in mind and study the case studies
below, you may find photographing flowers can be
an enjoyable experience.
Text and Pictures By Steven Yee Pui Chung
MBA, B.Eng (Mech), FRPS, FPVS, FPSS, FPSM, Hon.FPSM, Hon.FKCC, AFIAP
COMING UP NEXT...
Coming up in the next issue, do look out for an article on
landscape photography. Do not miss this article as Steven Yee
shares with you the fine tips on photographing this subject.
TIME OF DAY
Nikon D2x, Centre Weighted metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO400, Program Mode, Shutter speed 1/60s, Aperture f4, focal length set
at 50mm
Early morning or late evening in non-cloudy days are the favourite time for photographers to photograph the flowers. This is the time when the sunlight is in
a warm golden glow and the colours of the flowers will stand out very well. Hotspot is also very much minimized during this time as the sunlight is not harsh.
Photographers usually avoid the noon sunlight to photograph the flowers as the lighting is too harsh.
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NATURAL LIGHTING: BACKLIGHT, SIDE LIGHT
(ABOVE)
Nikon D90, Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight
White Balance, ISO200, Program Mode, Shutter
speed 1/400s, Aperture f10, focal length set at
70mm
The flowers in the picture above are lit up by the
sunlight from its side. Side lighting creates shadows
and highlights, which can help to render the flowers in
the photograph into a more “3D” effect, displaying the
contours and shapes of the petals with the shadows
and highlights. I did not have a telephoto lense with me
hence I must move closer to the flowers, but I have to
be cautious not to get too close or else I cannot focus
(Need to maintain a minimum focus distance).
CHOOSING THE MAIN FLOWER TO FACE YOU
(RIGHT)
Nikon D90, Centre Weighted metering, Daylight
White Balance, ISO400, Program Mode, Shutter
speed 1/200s, Aperture f2.8, focal length set at
200mm
NATURAL LIGHTING: BACKLIGHT, SIDE LIGHT (ABOVE)
Nikon D90, Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO200, Program Mode, Shutter speed 1/400s, Aperture f5.6, focal length set at 300mm
The above picture shows the backlight lighting up the flowers. The petals glow very nicely with the strong sunlight shining from the back of the flowers. One can also
see the “rim light” all over the outline of the flower petals.
It is certainly not visually interesting to photograph the
back of the flowers all the time and you cannot see the
flowers from the front with its glorious petals. Every
photograph should always have a main subject and
this is likewise for photographing flowers. You have
to decide which flowers shall be your “main subject”
and then photograph them facing you. I did not have
a tripod with me when I took this photograph, hence
I had to increase the ISO to ISO400 and use a big
aperture of f2.8 with my fast lense.
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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
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COMPLEMENT SUBJECT (SUCH AS WATER) (ABOVE)
Nikon D2X, Centre Weighted Metering, Daylight White
Balance, ISO400, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter speed
1/15s, Aperture f11, focal length set at 170mm
Water is one of the features which blend in very well with
flowers, since flowers need water, and the combination of
flower and water often exhibits a “cooling” effect. In the
photograph above, I used a tripod and a slower shutter speed
to have the flowers in sharpness and the water in a mild blur
with a slow shutter speed of 1/15s. If you refer to my previous
article on “Water in Motion” in FOCUS issue 11 which you
can download from the Nikon Singapore website, you can
also experiment with using a slow shutter speed of 1 second
and have the water in its soft blur effect.
KEEP IT SIMPLE, CLEAN BACKGROUND (ABOVE)
Nikon D90, 3D Matrix Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO1000, Program Mode, Shutter speed 1/50s, Aperture f4.5, focal length set at 40mm
Somewhat looks like a calendar shot, one approach in photographing flower is to have a clean background in a uniform colour. One can choose a dark
background or use a piece or dark material to place at the back of the flower to get this effect. I did not bring my tripod along and the lighting is not very
strong, hence I had no choice but to use a higher ISO such as ISO1000. I rather have noise than camera shake. A shutter speed of 1/50s was achieved and this
helped to minimized camera shake since my focal length was set at 40mm.
PREVENT HOTSPOT (LEFT)
Nikon D300, 3D Matrix metering, Daylight White
Balance, ISO200, Program Mode, Shutter speed 1/80s,
Aperture f4.5, focal length set at 60mm
It is not easy photographing white flowers especially in sunny
condition as the white petals often get “washed out” and
result in hotspots if Neutral Density filters are not used. In flat
light condition, this can be avoided. There is nothing wrong in
photographing flowers in flat lighting condition (in the shade
or cloudy day) as the resulting effect can also be nice.
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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
COLOURS (RIGHT)
Nikon D2x, Centre Weighted metering, Daylight
White Balance, ISO320, Aperture Priority Mode,
Shutter speed 1/90s, Aperture f9, focal length set
at 70mm
The white flower is used as my main subject but having
it set against a dark green background somehow seems
a bit dull and boring. I experimented adding in a bush
of smaller but colourful flowers to add some life into the
photograph. The yellow flowers are small and I position
them in a corner of the frame, hence it is used to
complement the white flower and not to compete with
the white flower as the main subject.
PLAY WITH “TRIANGLE” (RIGHT)
This is one of the commonly used approaches
where we play with a “triangle composition”.
These three flowers are composed in an angle such
that they form a “triangle”. Try to practice in the
pond in the gardens or in bushes where the flowers
grow in stalks. Avoid cases where the flowers grow
in bushes if you want to adopt this approach.
WITH TECHNIQUES LIKE FRAMING, ETC (BELOW)
Nikon D2x, Centre Weighted metering, Daylight
White Balance, ISO400, Aperture Priority Mode,
Shutter speed 1/90s, Aperture f9, focal length set
at 70mm
The use of different techniques to photograph the
flowers can be used, such as the use of framing,
perspective, reflection, pattern and so on. For the picture
above, I place the white flower in the “frame” created
by the leaves.
PLAY WITH DEPTH OF FIELD (LEFT)
Nikon D2x, Centre Weighted Metering,
Daylight White Balance, ISO320, Aperture
Priority Mode, Shutter speed 1/160s,
Aperture f4.8, focal length set at 50mm
A big aperture was used to render the
background blur. This distinguishes the flower
very well from its surroundings. This is especially
useful in cases where one sees a bush of flowers
of the same colour and one can have one flower
in focus and the rest blurred out. I deliberately
compose this photograph such that there is
another similar flower in the background which
is rendered out of focus. This approach shows
the distance and depth.
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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
SOFT EFFECT (BELOW)
The below two photographs show the
“before” and “after” the flower with and
without a soft filter. Soft filters can be
purchased from most camera shops and the
filters come in different degree of softness.
However, with the introduction of image
manipulation software, this effect can be
easily executed on a photograph of a flower
and one can decide how soft one wants the
flower to be by controlling the “softness”
in the software.
FULL BLOOM AND COMPLETE PETALS (ABOVE)
Nikon D90, 3D Matrix Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO400, Program Mode, Shutter speed 1/125s, Aperture f2.8, focal length set at 170mm
Try to make it a point to photograph most if not all of the flowers in full bloom, though in some cases photographs of the flowers yet to emerge from its buds can
be interesting. When the flowers are in full bloom, it is good to photograph the flowers with complete petals. Common issues are flowers with supposedly 5 petals
are photographed with only 4 petals as 1 petal has fallen off.
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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
MISTAKES TO AVOID (BELOW)
The following images are common mistakes which are often seen.
The petals are “chopped off” in the photograph. Try to avoid
this. (ABOVE)
The flowers in the foreground are the main subject and in
focus but the flowers in the background (which are thrown
out of focus with the play of depth of field) appears to be
dominating the photograph as it is very bright. (ABOVE)
The flowers are photographed from the back. This is what
many local photographers term as “shoot backside”. (ABOVE)
Flowers with petals bitten off by bugs or decayed do not look
nice. Avoid such flowers. (ABOVE)
The background is very messy with many “white spots” which are distracting. This image can be cropped to place the attention on the flowers instead. (ABOVE)
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER - CON FOLEY
PORTFOLIO
Con Foley
camera was a Nikkormat with four lenses over
thirty years ago. Work intervened and my camera
was sidelined, but moved with me to Singapore
twenty five years ago.
With the advent of digital cameras, I felt a desire
to get back into photography. Sadly my original
Nikkormat kit was lost to fungus, so I started
over with a D70, then a D200 and the D2x. In
America I had been interested mainly in scenery
and landscapes, but in Singapore the colorful
tropical birds caught my attention.
When the D3 appeared, I recognized an
opportunity to capture fleeting moments of
High speed natural light photography has become
nature that simply couldn’t be captured as well
my passion, as most of the following photos
I have been in the semiconductor industry for
before. While much of the attention of the D3
illustrate. I also enjoy freezing action with flash.
many years, and continue to consult in the
was focused on shooting in low light, the low
This collection of photos has taken hundreds of
industry while spending more and more time with
noise at high ISO also offers opportunities to
hours to capture and all but the swiftlets were
photography. I am also a past president of Nature
shoot at very high shutter speeds in daylight.
taken in Singapore.
With the launch of the D3s, Nikon has taken
Here in the tropics under frequently cloudy skies
Having grown up on a farm in rural Illinois, I
high ISO performance to a new level allowing
and deep inside the rainforest, the D3s shines like
have enjoyed nature all my life. My first serious
me even more creative freedom. I have complete
no other camera. And if you have any interest in
confidence that I can use almost any ISO setting
capturing action the D3s should be at the top
and the camera will deliver. Autofocus has also
of your list.
Purple-throated Sunbird (male) feedling on Yellow Saraca tree
D3, AF-S VR 300MM F2.8G IF ED , TC-17 EII, 1/1600 sec - F/4.8,
ISO 1600, Aperture Priority, Matrix Metering, Tripod, Single Point
Autofocus, SB800 at -2EV
Photographic Society (Singapore).
been noticeably improved, and the deep buffer
is a big help when shooting action sequences.
http://www.pbase.com/con_foley/
http://mindytan.com
cfoley@pacific.net.sg
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Blue-tailed Bee-eater sliding into the nest
D3, AF-S VR 300MM F2.8G IF ED, 1/2500 sec - F/10, ISO 3200, Aperture Priority,
Matrix Metering, Tripod, Pre-focus, Radio Trigger. A montage of frame 1 and frame 3.
Baya Weaver (male) bringing food to the nest
D3, AF-S VR 300MM F2.8G IF ED, TC-17 EII, 1/5000 sec - F/8, ISO2500,
Aperture Priority, Matrix Metering, Tripod, Pre-focus, Radio Trigger
Olive-backed Sunbird (male) mating display
D3s, AF-S VR 600MM/f4G IF ED, 1/1600 sec - F/5.6, ISO 3200,
Aperture Priority, Matrix Metering, Tripod, Single Point Autofocus
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Zitting Cisticola bringing food to the nest
D3, AF-S VR 300MM F2.8G IF ED, TC-20 EII, 1/2000 sec - F/14, ISO 3200, Aperture Priority, Matrix Metering, Tripod, Pre-focus, Audio Trigger
Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker
D3, AF-S VR 600MM/f4G IF ED, TC-14 EII,
1/2500 sec - F/5.6, ISO 3200, Manual Exposure,
Matrix Metering, Tripod, Pre-focus, Radio Trigger
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher taking his evening bath
D3, AF-S VR 300MM F2.8G IF ED, TC-14 EII, 1/250 sec - F/8, Manual Exposure, Matrix Metering, Handheld, Pre-focus, SB800 at 1/8 power
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Purple-throated Sunbird (female) feeding on Yellow Saraca tree
D3s, AF-S VR 300MM F2.8G IF ED, TC-17 EII, 1/2500 sec - F/4.8,
ISO 3200, Aperture Priority, Matrix Metering, Tripod, Single Point
Autofocus, SB800 at 1/32 power
Crimson Sunbird (male) feeding on Water Canna plant
D3s, AF-S VR 600MM/f4G IF ED, 1/4000 sec F/5 , ISO 3200,
Aperture Priority, Matrix Metering, Tripod, Single Point
Autofocus, SB800 at 1/64 power
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Glossy Swiftlets returning to the roost
D3, AF-S VR 300MM F2.8G IF ED , 1/250 sec - F/16,
ISO 800, Manual Exposure, Matrix Mzetering, Tripod,
Pre-focus, six SB800 at 1/16 power, Radio Trigger
Baya Weaver (male) entering the nest with food
D3, AF-S VR 300MM F2.8G IF ED, TC-20 EII, 1/3200
sec - F/8, ISO 2500, Aperture Priority, Matrix Metering,
Tripod, Pre-focus, Radio Trigger
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER - IMRAN AHMAD
PORTFOLIO
Imran Ahmad
In this issue, we have the privilege of
having Imran Ahmad, a professional
underwater photographer sharing
with us his new collection of work. When we talk about underwater
photography, the first thing that
came into your mind must be fishes
and corals right? Well, we can do
much more than just capturing the
marine life with the right equipments
and skills.
Imran has shown us his other approach
on underwater photography which
we believe you will enjoy them as
much as we did.
Release me.
Shot with a D200 with a AF-S DX 18-70mm lens
Focal Length: 28mm, Exposure Mode: Manual, Metering
Mode: Spot, 1/80 sec - F/8, Exposure Comp.: 0EV
to give the audience a perspective into the world
of underwater portrait photography, in my style.
Since the early years of photography, capturing
portrait shots had always been a popular
i n t e re s t a m o n g p h o t o g r a p h e r s . H o w e v e r,
technical difficulties associated with 30-second
exposure times limited the amount of creativity
of a photographer. With the advancement of
the technology in cameras, new angles and
perspectives were now freed and as a result,
diverse styles of portrait photography were born.
I have always been fascinated by the images
captured in portraits. Different postures and facial
expressions make a stark difference when it is well
thought of as opposed to one that is not. With
my understanding of underwater photography
in tow, I wanted to challenge myself. I wanted
Together with a few friends, we set off our
journey with anticipation. Playing around with
the assortment of equipments at our disposal, we
experimented with Nikon lenses ranging from an
AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 IF-ED, AF DX Fisheye
10.5mm f/2.8G ED, AF 50mm f/1.8D etc. A D3
and D200 were also fitted into their respective
underwater housings (Sea & Sea Underwater
Housing) with different lenses so that we could
easily switch between cameras during shoots.
Preparations for the shoots have to be carefully
planned. We had a
couple of guys in
our crew who had
a problem staying
in water for longer
periods of time.
They were made
to don 3mm wetsuits to counter coldness unlike
the photographer, who must have had blubber
as thick as a sea lion as he could be in the water
for hours at a stretch making us look like mere
weaklings.
Storyboards were prepared to help the model
understand better of what was required during
these shoots. The logistic of having a makeshift
background to lighting placements were all
discussed prior to shooting. We treat our shoots
as collaborations between art and nature. We
always brief our models and crew beforehand on
the vision of how we want the pictures to turn
out and at the same time, as some models have
had no prior experience shooting underwater,
we teach them certain tips they can do to make
themselves feel more comfortable underwater.
Ultimately safety is our number 1 priority.
Another important factor to understand is
the distance between the subject and the
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photographer. The underwater photographer
must realize that his or her judgment of depth
and distance is probably inaccurate due to
refraction. An image underwater is magnified
and it appears larger than the real image itself.
Therefore, adjusting oneself to compose the
intended images is needed. Move closer when in
doubt. You’re not a closer as you thought you are.
At times, we want to be able to capture the
expressions of the models and on certain
instances; we let the different poses tell the
audience our take of the story. We want the
audience to feel as if the pictures were talking
back at them. As basic as this may sound, it is not
as easy though. Sometimes, factors such as the
weather, lighting and depth of the reef or pool
may get in the way but we always try our best
to work with the situation. Understanding your
limitations and strength is a good start. Most
photographers are so caught up with getting the
shot that eventually they forget the importance
of composing and the understanding of their
model. Take time to understand and learn about
your subjects or model. It helps making or telling
a story a little bit more easier.
As light does not penetrate through water beyond
certain depths, here is where the strobe becomes
your best buddy. Like how we play with lighting
in the studio, we apply the same techniques
while underwater. We usually will have a main
light to illuminate the subject and at times when
a visual needs more impact, a backlight may be
used. Backlights can also come in the form of the
sun’s rays if the shoot is done at a much shallower
depth. Understanding how lights reacts as it
enters the water and how it disappears is the 1st
step. Water acts a selective filter. It changes how
we see colors as we go deeper. For example, the
color “Red” is filtered out by water very rapidly.
So in order to bring the colors back, we have
underwater strobe lights just like those in studio
to illuminate our models accordingly. As explained
earlier, we try our best to work with the situation
we are presented with.
Twisting and turning
Frontal lights and top lights
for water textures. Shot with a
D200 and AF-S DX 18-70mm lens
Focal Length: 28mm, Exposure Mode:
Manual, Metering Mode: Spot,
1/50 sec - F/8, Exposure Comp.: 0EV
During these shoots, safety will always be a
key issue with us. If a model feels like he/she
is unable to continue any further, we will not
pressure them to do so. Shoots can always be
scheduled on another day. We also have safety
officers on site to tend to any problems if one
develops. However our problems mostly come
from the photographer himself. In most cases, we
underwater photographers worry more about our
F-stop than our D-stop (Decompression stops).
But most times safety always comes first.
Highlighted captions:
• Move closer when in doubt. You’re not a closer
as you thought you’re.
• Water acts a selective filter. It changes how we
see colors as we go deeper.
• Take time to understand and learn about your
subjects or model. It helps making or telling a
story a little bit more easier.
For more information:
Email: Imran@deltamode.com, imp@escapeinc.com.sg
Portfolio: http://www.jpgmag.com/people/Imppie
www.deltamode.com
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Lotus Mode Pose
Shot from below to bring out the full tattoo
back and water surface. Side lighting to give
some texture and top lighting to bring out the
texture of the surface. Shot with a D200 and AF-S
DX 18-70mm lens. Sea&Sea housing & strobes.
Art on my back…
Full back shot, frontal lights, diagonally composed.
Shot with a D200 with a AF-S DX 18-70mm lens.
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Come closer, baby
Shot with a D3, AF-S
14-24mm at North
Sulewesi, Manado
Focal Length: 24mm,
Exposure Mode: Manual,
Metering Mode: MultiPattern, 1/250 sec - F/8,
Exposure Comp.: 0EV
Rockstar
Shot in Bunaken Marine Park,
Indonesia with a D3, Sea&Sea
housing and a AF-S 14-24mm.
Focal Length: 24mm, Exposure
Mode: Manual, Metering Mode:
Multi-Pattern, 1/250 sec - F/8,
Exposure Comp.: 0EV
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In between the sheets
Shot with a D3 with AF-S 14-24mm in Singapore.
Mode: Multi-Pattern, 1/25 sec - F/16, Exposure Comp.: 0EV
Kemari Sayangku.
Shot with a D3 with a AF-S 14-24mm in Indonesia. Sea&Sea housing.
Focal Length: 24mm, Exposure Mode: Manual, Metering Mode: MultiPattern, 1/250 sec - F/9, Exposure Comp.: 0EV
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Just for you.
Shot with a D3, AF-S 14-24mm at Sedona Hotel,
Indonesia. Just after my Blue ring octopus photo shoot.
Mode: Multi-Pattern, 1/160 sec - F/7.1, Exposure Comp.: 0EV
Yellow
Shot with a D3, AF-S 14-24mm at Bunaken Marine Park, Indonesia.
Focal Length: 24mm, Exposure Mode: Manual, Metering Mode: MultiPattern, 1/250 sec - F/8, Exposure Comp.: 0EV
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The Battle
Shot with a D200 and AF-S DX 18-70mm, 3pt lighting
and a lot of patience.
ALL eyes on Me
Shot with a D200, Sea&Sea housing and AF-S DX
18-70mm
Mode: Spot, 1/50 sec - F/6.3, Exposure Comp.: 0EV
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