1. Contest is open to anyone.
2. Create your own photo diorama involving action figures.
3. Each person should have one entry only.
4. Entries can be shot in digital or film. colored or black and white are accepted.

** Digital Manipulation or any enhancement are not allowed **
but other adjustments are allowed (like brightness, contrast, etc.)
5. Entries must be printed in 8R photo paper.
Include a label size 2 X 5.5? , printed in a white paper and paste it below your photo artwork that contains:

Photo entry title:
Photograph by:
Website or email :

6. Entries that contains malicious elements are not accepted. The organizers have the right to reject any entries.

7. Bring your entry on June 13, 2009 at the venue from 10am-3pm & fill up and submit the form below & also submit a softcopy in .JPEG format at info@toyconph.com before June 10, 2009

Collectibles Unlimited presents
TOY CLICKS - a toy photography contest at the The 8th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2009 on June 13-14, 2009 at Megatrade Hall 2-3, SM Megamall (http://www.toyconph.com)

Entry No. ________________(to be filled by the committee)

Entry title:_________________________

Full Name:__________________________________________________

Age: ___________ Gender: ______________

Contact No.__________________________________________________

Email:__________________________________________________

For questions and inquiries of the contest, you can email us at azrael@toyconph.com

Save up to $500 on select Canon EF and EF-S lenses when you purchase between May 3, 2009 - July 11, 2009. Download the .pdf here for complete details.

CANON INSTANT REBATES: May 3 - July 11, 2009

Camera Bodies

EOS 50D Kit + EF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 IS - $300
EOS 50D EF-S 18–200mm IS Kit - $300
EOS 50D EF 28–135mm IS Kit + EF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 IS - $300
EOS 50D Kit + EF 70–300mm f/4–5.6 IS USM - $150
EOS 50D EF 28–135mm IS Kit + EF 70–300mm f/4–5.6 IS USM - $150
EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18–55mm IS Kit (B) + EF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS - $200
EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18–55mm IS Kit (S) + EF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS - $200
EOS Rebel XS EF-S 18–55mm IS Kit (B) + EF 75–300mm f/4.5–5.6 III - $100
EOS Rebel XS EF-S 18–55mm IS Kit (S) + EF 75–300mm f/4.5–5.6 III - $100

Lenses

EF 200mm f/2L IS USM - $500
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM - $130
EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS USM - $200
EF 100–400mm f/4.5–5.6L IS USM - $100
EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USM - $100
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM - $100
EF 24–70mm f/2.8L USM - $80
EF 70–200mm f/4L IS USM - $75
EF-S 17–55mm f/2.8 IS USM - $70
EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM - $50
EF 17–40mm f/4L USM - $50
EF 70–200mm f/4L USM - $40
EF-S 17–85mm f/4–5.6 IS USM - $50
EF 100mm f/2.8 MACRO USM - $35
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 MACRO USM - $30
EF 28–200mm f/3.5–5.6 USM - $30
EF 28–105mm f/3.5–4.5 II USM - $20
EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS - $15

Flash Units

SPEEDLITE 580EX II - $50
SPEEDLITE 430EX II - $30
SPEEDLITE 220EX - $30
MACRO TWIN LITE MT-24EX - $70
MACRO RING LITE MR-14EX - $50

Source:
Canon USA

An innovative 2.7-in. Vari-angle monitor, outstanding 12.3-megapixel image quality, D-Movie capability, and expanded Scene Modes deliver renowned Nikon quality in a fun, easy-to-use digital SLR.

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the newest addition to its family of quality DX-format digital SLRs, the D5000. With a robust feature set and simple operability backed by Nikon’s superlative technology, the D5000 is the ideal choice for both entry-level digital SLR users and those looking for an upgrade to raise their level of photographic expression.

The D5000 features a versatile Vari-angle LCD monitor that can be viewed in normal position flush against the camera back, or swung out and rotated and/or tilted. This unequaled freedom of movement adds a unique level of creativity to Live View shooting, allowing easy viewing from virtually any perspective. When not in use, the monitor can be stowed with the LCD panel facing the camera back, essentially becoming its own rugged monitor cover. Measuring 2.7 inches with 230,000-dot resolution, the monitor provides 100% scene coverage in Live View and assures accurate image review.

The D5000 inherits the same brilliant image quality from Nikon’s highly regarded DX-format digital SLR, the D90. Featuring a 12.3 effective megapixel CMOS sensor, Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED image processing system, and compatibility with a comprehensive selection of NIKKOR lenses, the D5000 produces highly detailed images that exhibit smooth tonal gradation, outstanding color reproduction, and low noise across a wide ISO sensitivity range. EXPEED also contributes to streamlined handling of advanced imaging features such as Nikon’s original Scene Recognition System with Face Detection and Active D-Lighting.

In addition to superior imaging capabilities, the D5000 offers excellent photographic performance thanks to continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames per second, advanced 3D Color Matrix Metering II for outstanding exposure accuracy, 11-point selectable autofocus, and four Live View AF modes, along with automatic exposure and white balance bracketing functions. There is also a new Quiet Shooting mode that reduces mirror cycling noise for quieter shooting in environments where minimal noise is desired.

Ease-of-use is a hallmark of Nikon digital SLRs and the D5000 successfully carries on this tradition, both in form and function. The compact, agile body boasts an intelligent layout with controls sensibly positioned for easy operation, while 19 automatic Scene Modes add point-and-shoot ease for beautiful results in a wide variety of challenging shooting situations. Scene Modes even include example images for each mode to make selection easy for anyone.

Extensive in-camera image control is available using Nikon’s Picture Control System, which allows users to customize key image capture characteristics to suit personal preferences. For additional creative control, the D5000 includes a comprehensive set of in-camera editing functions via its Retouch Menu that enhance photos with a variety of effects — without the need for a computer.

Combining famous Nikon quality and high performance, the D5000 opens the door to a level of creative expression never before possible in a camera so fun.

For more information, click on Products & Support—Imaging Products.

Source:
Nikon USA

Sigma has announced a firmware update for the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM for FourThirds. This update improves the communication between the lens and FourThirds bodies featuring sensor-shift image stabilisation, enabling the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM to transmit all the information necessary for the camera’s processor to calculate the right amount of sensor movement. Sigma warns that updating your lens’ firmware is done at your own responsibility.

Source:
SIGMA

Photo Imaging Expo 2009 will take place in Tokyo on March 26-29 and it seems that Canon will be announcing a new DSLR camera on the 25th. The chances that Nikon will be announcing something at the same time are slim, but we can still hope.

Source:
Photo Imaging Expo 2009