allenang photography

Canon Announces EOS 60D, six new L-series lenses and accessories

allen — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:18:55 +0000

Canon has introduced EOS 50D replacement in the newly announced EOS60D, along with six new L-series lenses and accessories.

Click here for press-release by Canon USA for EOS 60D, and here for the L-series lenses and accessories.

Here are some of the images, taken from the press photos released by Canon USA.

Canon USA has announced the 50D replacement in EOS 60D, which comes with Full HD recording capability

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM fisheye (L) & Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM (R)

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM (L) & Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM (R)

Canon EF Extender 1.4x III (L) & Canon EF Extender 2.0x III (R)

How do you like the new releases? What’s next? 5D Mark III?

We shall wait and see.

The prelude of an inspirational weekend

allen — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:07:13 +0000

WPPM Conference 2010

I have adopted a bad habit of not updating my blog regularly of late. It’s usually the same old reasons — ‘I’m really busy’, ‘I haven’t got the time’. Do pardon my inactivity for the past couple of months.

During my hiatus, I have planned to revamp, and re-launch my website. Also, I was working on the revision on my rate for my photography services.

Coming back from the hiatus, I have a lot to share, particularly my personal viewpoint from the first WPPM conference, which happened last weekend. It was my first participation in any photography-related conference, or workshop of this scale.

Here’s a quick recap on what WPPM had lined up for the delegates that weekend:

WPPM Masterclass – Lito Sy (13 August 2010)
Canon Night 2010 for all delegates – 13 August 2010 @ Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
WPPM platform conference @ Berjaya Time Square Hotel – 14 August 2010
WPPM main conference @ Berjaya Time Square Hotel – 15 August 2010
Leica appreciation night @ Delicious Café – 15 August 2010
WPPM Masterclass – Jerry Ghinosis (16 August 2010)

Up next, WPPM Conference 2010, from my point of view.

Upgrading in Progress

allen — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:11:29 +0000

If you hadn’t noticed, allenang.com has gone into a hiatus status for about a month. There are so many things going on at the back end, as I am implementing phase-by-phase upgrade. I have managed to upgraded my work machine’s internal hard disk to 500GB capacity, (YES! More storage space! Finally!) and also upgraded my Mac OS to Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6.4).

On other note, I’ve also loaded new software to my machine here — Aperture 3.0, Final Cut Express 4, Adobe CS5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effect). I also had to deal and source with printing suppliers, and also exploring on long term solution for my packaging, and branding. That, is a whole lot of work! I really hope I can buy more time. Seriously!

So, my next move, will be website related, hence, there may be glitch or inconsistency when it comes to the blog’s theme. If that ever happens, it’s probably me tweaking the website.

Till next time, cheers!

Tea time

allen — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:55:31 +0000

Another filler entry to my blog. I’m still trying the caption style within the images. This image was shot with 50mm f/1.8, with ambiance lighting, with the aperture opened at maximum aperture. On the other hand, I have ordered new item from Shashinki.com, yet again.

This time round, I decided to expand on the wireless flash triggers. I have lost my previous one, a YingHe Cactus which is similar to this Phottix Tetra, while shooting one of my recent assignments. Instead of getting a replacement in Phottix Tetra, I have ordered Phottix Aster, 1 transmitter 3 receiver. The Cactus PV-4′s transmitter is somewhat compatible with the Phorrix Aster. However, I was not able to define which channel to trigger from the Cactus transmitter (NOT Phottix Aster’s).

While searching for this model, I came upon this new wireless trigger by Phottix. It is said that this model is compatible with Pocketwizard Plus II 433 Mhz. This model is Phottix Atlas Transceiver, which cost RM355.00 per unit at Shashinki.com. However, it’s cheaper to order 3 units a bundle per order at only RM1,015.00, which is about RM338.33 per unit.

I’m definitely interested to order a set of Phottix Atlas. It is a cheaper alternative to Pocket Wizard. No doubt about it.

I shall take that into serious consideration.

Autobots, Transform!

allen — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:31:02 +0000

Now you could tell who is in disguise.

Saturday Afternoon – 19/06/2010

allen — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:38:49 +0000

This post is pretty random in every way you see it, just posting some of the things I saw and bought yesterday.

I’ve got myself a Rubik’s cube, as a birthday present, for myself. I have been thinking of getting one for a while now. I’m starting with a 3×3 challenge, and I am currently studying the algorithm to solve this puzzle. Not too bad, after trying the algorithm, today sponge reviews, I’ve managed to solved two layers, and the last one is quite tough!

Albeit the strange results in South Africa, I truly appreciate this gift from my friend Jeannie. She brought this all the way back from UK. Thank you!

Also, I had a shutter therapy that very afternoon as well. Hopefully I can post some up by tonight. Time to go to work again.

Ciao!