Month: June 2017

CIPA Shows Digital Camera Sales Statistics

Posted on by Dr Koh

A picture worths a thousand words. Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has published the sales figure of digital camera sales worldwide.

Camera sales has been dropping from years to years since 2011/2012,  by a huge margin. No thanks to the popularity of mobile phone. However, recent sales data published by CIPA shows some good news, that the sales of digital camera in Year 2017 seems to be steadying as compare to Year 2016.

Are we already looking at the bottom of camera sales figure now? Let’s hope so that sales will bounce and climb in the coming months or years.

Visit the statistic page at:

https://www.cipa.jp/stats/dc_e.html

A Third Autofocus Lens from Samyang – AF 35mm F2.8 FE

Posted on by Dr Koh

Samyang Introduces third autofocus lens – AF 35mm F2.8 FE

June 5th, 2017, Seoul, Korea – Global optics brand Samyang Optics, is pleased to announce the release of Samyang’s third autofocus lens: the AF 35mm F2.8 FE. A tiny lens with a mighty performance, it is ideal for daily photography as well as travel photography. This new compact and lightweight lens, together with the existing AF 14mm F2.8 FE and AF 50mm F1.4 FE lenses, now expands Samyang’s autofocus lens line-up to three.

Tiny and Mighty
The AF 35mm F2.8 FE weighs just 85g and measures 3.3cm in length, without the hood and rear cap, it is roughly the equivalent in weight of a bar of soap and smaller than a name card in size. Thanks to Samyang’s exceptional optical technology, its compact size is packed with features for outstanding image quality. Featuring seven elements in six groups, two aspherical lenses and one high refractive lens plus Ultra Multi Coating to minimise aberration and unnecessary light dispersion, the lens delivers high resolution from the centre to the corners of the image.

Perfect Partner for Everyday Photographers
This new lens is specifically designed to work in harmony with full frame mirrorless cameras in Sony E mount. For full frame sensors, the focal length resembles the human eye the most. For APS-C types for Sony alpha 6000 and 5000 series users the lens is equivalent to approximately 52mm, which is also one of the most popular focal lengths among photographers.

Portability with mighty performance and a 35mm focal length makes this lens the best choice for daily photographers who want to capture every memory as a high quality image. The autofocus is fast and accurate and is ideal for the capture of outdoor events such as hiking, sports events and landscape photography. It also has a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m and is ideal for street, portrait and close focus photography.

Available from July 2017
This tiny and mighty Samyang 35mm F2.8 FE lens will be available from July, and will carry a suggested retail price of £279.99 inc VAT.

Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE specifications

Principal specifications
Lens type Prime lens
Max Format size 35mm FF
Focal length 35 mm
Image stabilization No
Lens mount Sony FE
Aperture
Maximum aperture F2.8
Minimum aperture F22
Aperture ring No
Number of diaphragm blades 7
Optics
Elements 7
Groups 6
Special elements / coatings Two aspherical + one high-refractive element + Ultra Multi Coating
Focus
Minimum focus 0.35 m (13.78″)
Maximum magnification 0.12×
Autofocus Yes
Full time manual No
Focus method Internal
Distance scale No
DoF scale No
Physical
Weight 85 g (0.19 lb)
Diameter 62 mm (2.44″)
Length 33 mm (1.3″)
Sealing No
Colour Black
Filter thread 49.0 mm
Tripod collar No

Olympus Tough TG-5 Available Now!

Posted on by Dr Koh

Introducing the new Olympus Tough TG-5, compact digital camera.

Continuing the legacy of the Tough series of cameras, you can be assured of a camera that is shockproof, dustproof, waterproof, crushproof and freezeproof.

In addition to these features, the Olympus Tough TG-5 now has anti-fog ability. Featuring a dual-pane protective glass construction inside the lens, it now prevents condensation caused by significant temperature differences.

We have also added in the “Pro Capture Mode”, allowing you to capture high precision lag free images for the decisive moment.

Visit your nearest authorized retailer and check out the camera.

Colours Available: TG-5 (Red) / TG-5 (Black)

Look Back – Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Posted on by Dr Koh

Launched 9 months ago in September 2016, is the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV still upto date with the current professional bodies from Sony and Nikon?

Let’s take a flash back look of the features and highlights of the camera at slides below:

We also compare the new EF16-35 f2.8L III USM & EF24-105mm f4L IS II USM with their previous generations.

Nikon Malaysia I AM SALAM AIDILFITRI PROMO Consumers Campaign Announcement (1st June 2017 – 30th June 2017)

Posted on by Dr Koh

Nikon Malaysia I AM SALAM AIDILFITRI PROMO Consumers Campaign Announcement

The promotion period is 1st June 2017 – 30th June 2017

Model 1+1 Year Extended Warranty Consumers Campaign
D750 Kit & Body √ Not Applicable
D610 Kit & Body √
D500 Body √ Free 1x PROSTAFF 7s 8×42 + Nikon 100th Anniversary T-Shirt
(online redemption only)
D7200 Kit & Body √ Free 1x AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D + 1x Nikon 100th Anniversary T-Shirt
(online redemption only)
D7100 Kit & Body √
D5600 18-140mm Kit, 18-55mm Kit & Body √ Free 1x AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR + Nikon 100th Anniversary T-Shirt (online redemption only)
D5300 18-140mm Kit, 18-55mm Kit & Body √ Free 1x SB-300 Speedlight + EN-EL14a + Nikon 100th Anniversary T-Shirt
(online redemption only)
D3400 Kit & Body √ Free 1x SB-300 Speedlight + Nikon 100th Anniversary T-Shirt
(online redemption only)
Nikon 1 J5 Body, 10-30mm PD Kit & Double Zoom Kit √ Not Applicable

Terms & conditions as below:

1. To redeem the free PROSTAFF 7s 8×42 Binoculars, AF NIKKOR 50MM F/1.8D lens, AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR, EN-EL14a Battery, SB-300 Speedlight, , Nikon 100th Anniversary T-Shirt and the 1+1 Year Extended Warranty (“EW”), customers need to register as a Nikon Club member via https://www.nikonclub.com.my.

2. Customer needs to submit the proof of purchase (i.e. purchase receipt) in order to redeem the EW and all the FOC items to consumer.

3. This promotion is valid for Nikon D750/ D610/ D500/ D7200/ D7100/ D5600/ D5300/ D3400/ Nikon 1 J5 and their respective body/kit combinations, purchased during the period 1st June 2017 – 30th June 2017 only.

4. Online redemption of EW and all FOC items to consumers closes on 11:59pm, 7th July 2017. Late registration will not be entertained.

5. The promotion (purchase & delivery of all the FOC items) is valid within Malaysia only.

6. Delivery of all the FOC items will send directly from Nikon (M) Sdn Bhd to end user’s address only.

7. The camera purchased must be an original Nikon Malaysia warranty set. Grey sets will not be entertained.

8. By providing the required information, customers hereby consent to Nikon Malaysia in processing personal data for this promotion and any other Nikon Malaysia marketing promotion in accordance to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA).

For full notice of the PDPA, please visit website: https://www.nikonclub.com.my/pages/Terms.aspx

9. This promotion is subject to stock availability and on first-come-first-serve basis.

10. This promotion is not exchangeable with any form of cash or any other products.

11. Nikon (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd reserves the right to revise the terms & conditions of this promotion when necessary without any prior notice.

Olympus Malaysia Hari Raya 2017 Promotions

Posted on by Dr Koh
Refer mentioned above enclosed here is the up-coming consumer campaign “Hari Raya Promotion”. Promotion highlight as follow: 

Consumer Promotion Period: June 9th, 2017  to July 9th, 2017

·        OM-D, PEN and TOUGH: Free Gifts Online Redemption worth up to RM1,107 
·        M. ZUIKO DIGITAL: Instant Rebate up to RM400 
        (* for selected M.ZUIKO DIGITAL Lenses only) 
·        Three (3) months Extended e-Warranty 
        (* for OM-D, PEN, TOUGH & selected M.ZUIKO DIGITAL Lenses only)

Nikon D7500 DX Camera Pre-Order

Posted on by Dr Koh

Nikon Malaysia has just announced a pre-order package for their latest Nikon D7500 DX format camera.

Pre-order for D7500 is now available in these authorized dealer outlets:

Klang Valley:

  1. Fotokem Sunway Pyramid, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (03-74926812)
  2. YL Camera Pudu Plaza, Kuala Lumpur (6016-218 7810)
  3. YL Camera Jaya 33, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (03-7958 8163)
  4. Key Color Photo Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur (03-2282 8960)
  5. Fotokem Lowyat Plaza, Kuala Lumpur (03-21443530)
  6. QQ Camera, Low Yat, Kuala Lumpur (012-632 0729)
  7. TS Camera, Digital Mall, Petaling Jaya (03-7931 6917)
  8. Fotokem Subang Parade, Subang Jaya, Selangor (03-56339993)
  9. J One Camera, Amcorp Mall, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (03 -79577778 )
  10. Cam World, The Curve, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (03-77272540 )
  11. Lazada Nikon Official Store

Other States:

  1. PC Image, Wisma Saberkas, Kuching, Sarawak (082-422 939)
  2. Great Wall Camera, Kuching, Sarawak (082-423 411)
  3. Fotomat, Centerpoint, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (088-241 384)
  4. Johan Photo, Plaza Angsana, Johor Bahru (07-2385833)
  5. HP Camera, Pusat Dangangan, Seremban2, Negeri Sembilan (06-601 3312)
  6. Foto Sun, Kuantan Parade, Kuantan, Pahang (013-393 8168)
  7. Fotokem Ipoh Parade, Ipoh, Perak (05-2410758)
  8. Fotokem Mahkota Parade, Melaka (06-2820801)
  9. Gadgetria, Prangin, Penang (04-2622433)
  10. Cameraworld2u, ICT Mall, Penang (04-2611433)
  11. Excel Photo Trading, Penang Road, Penang (04-2280688)
  12. Foto Easycam, Komtar, Penang (04-2638095)

Terms & Conditions:

1. Pre-order period is 1st – 15th June 2017 only in selected outlets (as per above).

2. The exclusive free gifts for pre-order package is to be redeemed online at www.nikonclub.com.my