Dubai Base: July 2008

Monday, July 21, 2008

New Nikon Speedlight SB-900

Main Features

Multi-step auto zoom covers wide 17-200mm zoom range (24-105mm：SB-800)

Three illumination patterns (standard, center-weighted and even) are available to match each shooting environment

Automatically detects Nikon FX and Nikon DX formats and selects suitable light distribution

Improved booster circuit for high-speed recycle time: Recycle time using four AA-size batteries is almost equal to the SB-800 with five AA-size batteries

New AF-Assist illumination covers a wide 20-105 mm focal range compatible with the new Multi-CAM3500 FX/DX AF sensor

Firmware update via Nikon D3 and D700 is possible (world's first*)

Thermal Cut-out function limits the number of flashes to avoid deterioration of light emitting parts caused by continuous flash firing

Automatically detects color filters (fluorescent or incandescent), enabling camera to control color temperature according to filter information from SB-900

Optional Water Guard WG-AS1 (for D3), WG-AS2 (for D300), and WG-AS3 (for D700) is useful for protecting the camera's hot shoe contact when the SB-900 is mounted on these Nikon digital SLR cameras

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Second Day of The 1st Filipino Exposition In Dubai

After I post the first day of the events of ABS - CBN at the Dubai World Trade Center Title; 1st Filipino Exposition in Dubai our friend " Arabia Josh" post a comment asking if I there in the last 2 days of the events, As answer to his comment here it is:

Digital SLR Camera Nikon D700

Nikon FX-format digital SLR – exceptional performance combined with superior mobility and functional versatility to provide serious photographers with outstanding value

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest FX-format digital SLR, the Nikon D700.The D700 features an FX-format first introduced with the Nikon D3. Highly praised for its outstanding features, the D3 established a new level of professional performance in terms of overall image quality, extraordinarily low noise, ISO sensitivity range, continuous high-speed shooting, color gradation, image crispness, durability, weather-resistant operation, system versatility and more.
The new D700 incorporates an extensive array of features that boast a level of performance that is in many ways comparable to the D3. At the same time, it derives a wide range of benefits – including functionality, flexibility and operability – from the more agile D300, Nikon's flagship DX-format D-SLR.
The D700 has everything it takes to satisfy a broad spectrum of photographic needs. The 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor with a sensing area of 36.0 x 23.9 mm; a sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 6400; continuous shooting at up to 5 frames per second (and up to 8 fps with the optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10; Nikon's exclusive 51-point AF system; Scene Recognition System for optimum autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance detection – these are but a few of the advanced capabilities of the extraordinary new D700.

Monday, July 07, 2008

ABS-CBN Personalities in Dubai last June during "the 1st Filipino Exposition in Dubai"

I was so busy last month and find no time to update this site (my apology)... And the question is why I'm so busy, because few days a lot of events happened here in Dubai like the 110th Independence Day Celebration last June 13, a photo competition in Abu Dhabi with a price of AED 30,000.00 for the 1st prize and thr events of ABS-CBN were I'm one of the Photo contibutors plus all the work in my office. Just to share some of this events here it is:

ABS-CBN Personalities in Dubai last June during "the 1st Filipino Exposition in Dubai"

As we witness the kick-off that steer the Dubai shopping scene towards the world-class all-Filipino trade fair like no other, dubbed as the “The 1st FILIPINO EXPOSITION IN DUBAI: Tiangge, Bazaar, Atbp.” The opening ceremony was held last 19th of June at 4 ‘o clock in the afternoon in Hall 4 of the Dubai World Trade Center. Gracing the event was no less than one of Philippines’ most respected broadcast journalists, Ms. Korina Sanchez. Another first will be unfolding as Dubai will have the honor of hosting few episodes of Ms. Sanchez’s award-winning informative magazine show, “Rated K: Handa Na Ba Kayo

Other Kapamilya personalities from radio and television joined to complete the truly Filipino Ambience. WRR’s DJ Billie played most requested OPM hits. Nightly shows featured the Asian Pop Idol Christian Bautista on “Ballad Thursday”, Grand Star Dreamer Yeng Constantino on “Pop Friday”, and Soul Siren Nina on “Acoustic Saturday.” Sale on apparels and gadgets, as well as opportunities on travel and leisure was few during the shopping festival for the global Pinoy in the Middle East. There was also a chance to win on the raffle prizes, which drowned hourly! ENTRANCE TO THE EXHIBITION IS ABSOLUTELY FREE! Nightly shows charged at only AED 10. BigAtin members were given a discount at only AED 5. These happen on June 19-21, 2008 at the Hall 4 of Dubai World Trade Center. At least 35 exhibitors from the Philippines was there flew in all the way to Dubai, “The 1st FILIPINO EXPOSITION IN DUBAI: Tiangge, Bazaar, Atbp.” is truly ‘by the Filipino, for the Filipino.’

During the 1st Day: