Hundreds of FNers Attending Jakarta
Gathering & Workshop
Last Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29, Jakarta FNers
gathered together in a gathering and workshop organized by
Canon & Fotografer.net. About 200 members were in Galeri
Café in Taman Ismail Marzuki –Central Jakarta– attending the
gathering, while 105 participants joined the workshop held at
Datascrip building in Niaga Kemayoran. Both programs were
guided by our fellow FN member, Wiwin Yulius, who is popularly
called as "MC kondang" in the FN community.
The sixth Canon & Fotografer.net Gathering Series began at
5.45 pm (Western Indonesia Time Zone). After breaking fast
(since now is the fasting month for Moslems), Itta Wijono,
an Indonesian senior photographer, shared her knowledge on
fashion photography, while Ferry Latif brought about human interest
and journalistic photos. Our fellow FNer from Batam
who also joined the gathering, Agus Waluyo, shared his success
in running the business in Bursa Fotografer.net.
Organized by Palty O. Silalahi as the local arranger, this event
went well, friendly and joyously. Two senior photographers,
Arbain Rambey and Ray Bachtiar, were seen to join the event.
On the next day, at around 3 pm, Canon & Fotografer.net
Workshop Series II began. Harlim and Kristupa W. Saragih
spoke consecutively in front of the workshop participants on the
theme of "Maximize Your Camera." After breaking fast at 6 to 7
pm, all participants joined a shooting session. There were three
models to capture.  cindy
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Canon Selphy ES40:
Speaking Photo Printer
Meet the Canon Selphy ES40,
an easy-to-use, high quality
and creative photo printer
that talks to you through the
printing process. It is the
first compact photo printer
with voice guidance and
offering an option of seven
different languages. Voice
guidance is provided to assist
users of all ages through the
creative printing process.
Instructions such as "select a
colour" or "select the area for
printing" make the creation
of individual prints easier
than ever. Voice guidance is
also provided to overcome
common printing problems –such as informing a user when the
ink cartridge or paper needs replacing.
It features a similar design of its predecessor, the ES30,
including the Easy Scroll Wheel and large buttons, but with a
larger 3.5 inch LCD. It comes with DIGIC II processing with
Auto Image Optimise technology that automatically detects
and corrects image imperfections –adjusting face brightness,
colour, removing red-eye and reducing noise. In Creative Print
mode you can use 12 templates to create colourful calendars
with your own images, add stamps, speech bubbles or clip art
to photos of your friends and family, or frame your prints with
artistic borders. In addition, images can be combined within a
choice of six layouts.
The ES40 supports up to 15 different kinds of digital camera
flash memory cards, with appropriate slots mounted on the top
of the printer for easy access, and includes a PictBridge port for
direct connection to compatible cameras. Alternatively ES40 can
be equipped with an optional Bluetooth adaptor, allowing users
to wirelessly print images from a mobile phone. The ES40 uses
an Easy Photo Pack - an all-in-one ink and paper cartridge.
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Super-zoom Digital Compact Cameras
Canon presented their
latest super-zoom digital
compact cameras, the
PowerShot SX20 IS and the
PowerShot SX120 IS. The
PowerShot SX20 IS has a
20x wide-angle (28mm)
optical zoom which zooms
from 28mm to 560mm
giving excellent flexibility
with composition. The lens
features both an Ultrasonic
Motor (USM) and a Voice Coil
Motor (VCM) for fast, silent
focus and zooming. Combined
with a wide-angle view the
camera is ideal for shooting
wildlife photography or sports
events. It features a 12.1MP
sensor and offers 720p HD
video recording.
The PowerShot SX120 IS is
a digital compact camera with a flexible 10x optical zoom lens
which includes a 10 Megapixel sensor. The PowerShot SX120 IS
comes with the latest DIGIC 4 Face Detection Technology which
recognises up to 35 faces in a scene and automatically adjusts
key focus and exposure settings to ensure everyone looks their
best. The camera can also shoot VGA movies with sound, so
users can film action as well as shooting beautiful stills.
To make the PowerShot SX20 IS and SX120 as easy-to-use
as possible, both feature an enhanced version of Canon’s
Smart Auto Mode with Scene Detection Technology. Shots are
enhanced by optical Image Stabiliser (IS) technology, which
helps reduce camera shake and image blur. Canon PowerShot
SX20 IS and SX120 IS will be released in September for US$
399 and US$ 249 respectively. dpreview.com
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Sentra Photo Event August edition
Sentra Photo Event (SPOT) August edition was held on August
16 and attended by more than 50 participants. It took place at
Pakuwon City Office, Surabaya. The event was divided into two
sessions. The first one was model photo session. Participants
were very excited in photographing model around Pakuwon
City area. The photo session was followed by workshop themed
"Tips Marketing, Berbisnis dan Mendapat Penghasilan dari
Freelance Fotografer." It presented Sueswit N. April as the
speaker. Slamet R
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Enjoying the Wonders of the World
in One Album
LIFE's newest title,
Wonders of the World, is a
photographic compilation
of the Top 50 Wonders in
the universe. These contain
the original Seven Wonders
of the World conceived in
the 5th century B.C. by the
Greek historian Herodotus,
seven new man-made
wonders and seven runnersup
chosen by almost 100
million voters in a global
poll fielded by the New
7 Wonders Foundation,
14 of nature's wonders,
14 modern wonders of
engineering and construction
and One Lone Wonder - the
magnificence of Auroras Borealis and Australis, the Northern
and Southern Lights.
LIFE's Seven Wonders are presented as collectible, stand-alone
8" x 10" prints - each completely detachable and suitable
for framing. Once the photo is removed from its page, a
duplicate photo remains underneath, leaving the book's pages
aesthetically intact. LIFE Wonders of the World, which retails
for US$ 29.95 (hardcover), will be available online and at
bookstores nationwide on October 20, 2009.
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Rainforest Alliance Photo Contest
Sponsored by Fujifilm
Fujifilm has announced its
support for, and sponsoring
of, the Rainforest Alliance's
second "Picture Sustainability"
photo contest. It will award
one Fujifilm Finepix S100 FS
11.1-MP digital camera with
14.3x Optical Zoom 28-400mm
(35mm equivalent) 10.7x Wide-
Angle Optical Zoom for the
winner of each category, also
for the Grand Prize winner.
This photo contest carries Rainforest Alliance's mission to
conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods
by transforming land-use practices, business practices and
consumer behavior. Therefore, you can submit as many photos
as you desire in four categories –landscapes, conservation in
action, wildlife and sustainable tourism– by completing the
on-line submission form and submitting photos electronically at
www.raphotocontest.org. Up to 20 finalists in each category will
be selected, based on three judging criteria: visual appeal and
composition, portrayal of the Rainforest Alliance's mission, and
originality and creativity.
If you are the legal residents of the 50 US and the District of
Columbia who are 18 years of age or older as the date the
contest begins, you are eligible to start submitting by June
15, 2009, 4pm EST to November 1, 2009, 4pm EST. Besides
Fujifilm's S100 FS, the Grand Prize winner will also receive
a five-day, four-night rafting and eco-tour to Costa Rica.
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Datacolor's Calibration System from
and for Photographers
Spyder3Studio SR (Strip
Reader) is the new Datacolor's
complete color management
calibration system that was
created by photographers
for photographers to address
their specific needs with
specific solutions by ensuring
outstanding results during
the photographic process: image capture, digital desktop image
manipulation and print output. It offers an uncompromised
calibration solution for each stage of the process to help create,
view and share photographs as they were envisioned.
It includes the new and highly decorated SpyderCube RAW
calibration device that eliminates any need for traditional 18%
gray cards, the Spyder3Elite monitor calibration tool which has
become an industry standard and the new Spyder3Print SR
which offers significant advances in creating ICC printer profiles.
In short, it combines links, paper and printer, and is currently
available in a suggested list price of US$ 599.
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Microsoft's LifeCam Cinema:
Feel like a Movie Star
As more and more people are
easily going on-line today, the
chance to connect with distant
family members or friends
becomes easier. Webcam is the
primary item that people would
have after computer and internet
connection are established. Today,
Microsoft Hardware has announced
its LifeCam Cinema that offers
720p widescreen sensor at 16:9,
delivering clear quality videos.
Moreover, its widescreen technology
allows the widest angle of capture
ever, at 74 degrees.
Most people do not have a lighting
team set in their house to make
them look camera-ready. In
common indoor setting (lowlight
situation), Microsoft Corp. is
delivering an easy way to show amazing video quality in these
scenarios. Maintaining a high frame rate even in the lowest
lighting, LifeCam Cinema helps ensure that you look well lit.
This webcam, which is capable of high-definition clear sound,
will be available in September (in the US) for the estimated
retail prices of US$ 79.95 and US$ 24.95 respectively.
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Portraiture 2 for Lightroom 
Portraiture 2 for Adobe Photoshop and Apple Aperture's users
has been released earlier. Now, it is time for Lightroom's users
to enjoy this new version of software. This latest Portraiture 2
product edition from Imagenomic delivers all of the productivity
benefits of fast and accurate skin retouching, like how
Photoshop and Aperture's users have enjoyed so far.
For the Lightroom edition, Portraiture 2 is compatible with 32
and 64-bit Windows Vista, the latest Mac Intel platforms and
OSX releases for Apple computers. You would also enjoy from
two Portraiture workflow usage modes, using both the Edit In
and Export techniques for individual and batch image editing
and processing. For new customers, the Lightroom edition is
available for purchase at US$ 199.95. For registered users of
Portraiture 2 for Photoshop or Aperture, the Lightroom edition is
available at the discounted price of US$ 99.95. photographyblog.com
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[FE]MALE: The Life of
Transvestites in a Photo
Exhibition
  Photo by Cindy N. R.
"If men are from Mars, women are from
Venus, then where are 'they' from?"
This is what the curatorial team wrote as
their prologue in a catalogue of a photo
exhibition entitled [FE]MALE, which is now
establishing in Coral Gallery, Jl. Gejayan
(Affandi) Yogyakarta, from August 29 to
September 4.
Organized by the Photography Unit (UFO)
Generation XVI of Gadjah Mada University,
this exhibition brings up the phenomenon of
transvestite's (called "waria" in Indonesian)
life which always becomes a pro and con in
social, psychological, cultural, or religious
life. Yefta Gilbert Aprideta, chairman of the
organizing committee of the exhibition,
said, "From time to time, many people think
of them negatively. They live in the middle
of our society, but often, the society mocks
and alienates them." On the other side,
according to the curators, they have their
own personal conflict attacking, because
of their changing sexual behavior and
appearance.
Through this exhibition, these students
are trying to unfold every of waria’s life
scene; how they experience their daily
life (especially in Yogyakarta), including
when they run their social life in the
neighborhood, working environment,
nightlife and street life, also their religious
activities. The curators of the 35 presented photos
are Brama Danuwinata (the chief of UFO),
Didi Mugitriman and Wicak Baskoro.
On the
fourth day, September 1, Ferganata Indra (a
photographer of KOMPAS daily) performed
a "Photographer's Approaching Subject in
Human Interest Photography" talk-show,
from 4 to 6 pm (Western Indonesia Time
Zone). While, you can visit the exhibition
from 9 am to 9 pm everyday.
cindy
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TPAS IX at Phuket
 
Photo by Heru Setyo Ajie
The Photographers Adventure Series (TPAS)
has held their adventure for the ninth times.
TPAS IX were held at Phuket, Thailand,
on August 15-19. It was attended by
more than twenty participants. The world
renowned Phi Phi island was one of their
destinations. At this place, participants were
capturing the beautiful scenery combined
with beautiful model. Besides Phi Phi island,
participants were also visiting several tourist
destinations during their trip in Phuket. Ruby Cahyadi
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Sony Unveiled A850,
A550 & A500
Sony unveiled its
second full-frame
digital SLR in the
shape of DSLR-A850.
It offers almost
all features of the
company's flagship
full frame DSLR
A900, but at a more
affordable price.
It is built around
the same 24.6MP
CMOS sensor and
incorporates A900's
3.0 inch 921k LCD,
sensor-shift imagestabilization
and Dual
Bionz processors.
To complement the
A850, Sony has also
announced a midpriced
28-75mm
constant F2.8 SAM
lens to fit with the
A850's affordable
full-frame ethos.
In common with all other DSLR cameras
from Sony, the A850 features SteadyShot.
This in-body optical stabilisation system
delivers up to 4 steps of anti-shake
correction with all compatible lenses.
Serious enthusiasts will also prize the
camera's fast, high-accuracy autofocus
system that provides excellent framing
freedom while making it easier to achieve
optimum focus with moving subjects. For
greater creative control, an Intelligent
Preview function indicates the effects of
exposure, white balance, and D-Range
Optimiser adjustments prior to shooting.
The A850 is available from September 2009
priced at US$ 2,000 for body only and with
the 28-75mm lens will be available from
November 2009 for US$ 2,800.
Sony has also added the A500 and A550
to its consumer-level DSLR range. The
DSLR-A550 and DSLR-A500 digital SLRs
are based around new CMOS sensors and
add a manual focus confirmation live view
mode using the main imaging sensor, in
addition to Sony's secondary-sensor Quick
AF live view system. Both cameras feature
Sony's better noise reduction, include an
Auto HDR mode and offer sensitivity of up
to ISO 12800. The 14.2 MP A550 features
a high resolution 921k dot 3" tilt-angle
LCD, while the 12.3 MP A500 comes with
a 230k dot resolution 3"tilt-angle LCD. At
the heart of both cameras is a new Exmor
CMOS sensor that ensures crisp low-noise
images, packed with fine detail and vibrant
colours. The DSLR-A550 and DSLR-A500
digital SLR cameras are available from the
end of October 2009 with 18-55mm lens
and will be sold for US$ 1,050 and US$ 850,
respectively. For body only at price of US$
950 and 750. dpreview.com
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Canon's First
Touch-screen Camera
& Slimmest Wide-angle
Compact
 
Then come Canon's first touch-screen
camera, the Digital Ixus 200 IS, and its
slimmest wide-angle compact, the Digital
Ixus 120 IS. The Ixus 200 IS features a
3 inch touch-screen LCD and an optically
stabilized 5x zoom lens starting at a wide
24mm equivalent. Picture quality is assured
thanks to a 12.1 Megapixel sensor and
DIGIC 4 - Canon's fast, intelligent image
processor.
The touch screen technology works together
with traditional button control, giving you
fingertip control over a variety of camera
functions. Touch AF, for example, enables
users to select objects or faces on the
touch screen - which the camera tracks and
automatically keeps in focus. Large, high
visibility on-screen icons allow for quick and
easy selection of shooting and flash modes.
Packed with cutting edge, yet easy-to-use
features, the Ixus 200 IS sports incredibly
good looks with a slim, stylish metal body in
a choice of four colours: blue, gold, purple
or silver. It will be available on October
priced at US$ 329.
The Digital Ixus 200 IS is joined by the
all-new Digital Ixus 120 IS – the slimmest
wide-angle Digital Ixus ever. Despite the
slim frame (8.9 x 5.5 x 2 cm) the camera
boasts an impressive wide angle (28mm) 4x
optical zoom lens, 12.1 Megapixel resolution
and DIGIC 4 processor. It utilises a 2.7 inch
PureColor LCD II. Completed with Optical
Image Stabiliser technology to reduce blur
caused by camera shake; enabling users
to shoot at full zoom, as well as at night,
without the need for a tripod. ISO Auto
and Motion Detection Technology also help
users automatically take blur-free photos –
adjusting the ISO speed to compensate for
motion in the scene, so moving subjects are
captured perfectly every time. It comes in
black, blue, brown or silver and sold at US$
299. dpreview.com
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Casio Introduced
EX-450 & EX-Z90 with
Intelligent AF Function
 
Casio has announced a pair of Exilim Zoom
series digital compacts. The EX-Z450 and
EX-Z90 feature an Intelligent AF function
that automatically detects non-human
photo subjects in the whole composition
and determines the focus and exposure
area. By pointing the camera at a desired
shot, Intelligent AF ensures a focused, crisp
picture without an out-of-focus subject.
Thanks to the high-speed image processing
technology and image analysis technology
of the Exilim Engine 4.0, users can enjoy
taking quality photographs with ease.
The EX-Z450 has a 4x zoom lens starting
at 28mm equivalent, while EX-Z90 comes
with a 3X optical zoom lens. Both feature
12.1MP sensors and offer HD recording.
These cameras feature the latest version
of Dynamic Photo, which enables users to
cut out images of a moving subject and
combine them with a different still image.
In the past, it was necessary to take
photos twice in order to cut out the moving
subject, but now a moving subject can be
cropped from a single shot, as long as the
background is flat and in one color.
The EX-Z450 will have an MSRP of
US$199.99 and will be offered in
champagne. The EX-Z90 will have an MSRP
of US$149.99 and will be available in pink
and black, making it the perfect fashion
accessory for consumers. Both cameras will
begin to ship to stores in early October. dpreview.com
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Lomography Diana
Mini Camera
Lomography has
just launched the
Diana Mini Camera,
which is a pocket
sized ultra compact
35mm camera, and
as well as featuring
the retro square
frame format it
also has a half
frame format that
lets you take 72 photos on one 35mm film.
The Diana Mini is the ultra-compact, petite
version of the Diana F+ camera.
This little queen of convenience allows
you to shoot square format or half-frame
pictures using standard 35mm film - that's
72 rectangular half-frames or 36 square
images on one roll. To enhance creative
possibilities, it features Multiple Exposure
and Long Exposure, a tripod mount, and a
cable release attachment. The Lomography
Diana Mini Camera is available on www.
lomography.com with prices starting at $60. geeky-gadgets.com
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Canon's Creative Park
for Children 
How if 3D Paper Crafts, scrapbooks,
calendar and even tips on digital
photography become your children's tools
in their class, allowing them to expand their
minds in an imaginative fashion? This kind
of learning environment is something that
Canon tries to put up through its Creative
Park Web site. Practically, Creative Park
is a simple, innovative way to teach them
about geography, history, social studies,
sciences and so much more. So, whether
your children want to build their very own
Tower of London, or venture to the Great
Pyramid, there is a template for every
child’s imagination.
The basic concern of this approach is that
creative thinking is a crucial part of a child’s
development and universal education.
So, selecting projects that foster creative
learning is extremely fundamental. Thus,
Creative Park offers a free, on-line resource
that can help bring fun, easy craft projects
right into your home or classroom. If you
are interested in introducing it into your
children's education, simply visit www.
learningtocreate.com to receive more
information about this hands-on approach
to learning. imaging-resource.com
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Simplify Photos on Your
iPhone
You can now connect
your home computer
and syncs batches
of photos over to
your iPhone, so you
can view the photos
on the go. What
you need to have
are: Simplify Photos
software running on
your computer and
your iPhone or iPod Touch, and the syncing
process will begin. The photos are never
stored on the iPhone or iPod Touch, and this
brings a big advantage of the application - frees up gigabytes of space, since you never
have to store the photos on your iPhone or
iPod Touch.
You will be able to browse photos by
folder and timeline, or GPS location on a
map; view thumbnails, individual photos
or slideshow; access iPhoto albums,
events, faces and places; search by tags,
comments, title or description. You can
also see shared photos or albums of other
people's computers who have shared with
you through iPhoto. This software released
by Simplify Media is available today at a
retail price of US$ 0.99.
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