Aloha All,
LMHawaii.com has helped us set up a new forum. The forum is broken into four areas: General Discussion, Applied Photography, Hawaii Photographic Society, and Moderators boards. You will have to register to have access to the boards to post messages. As a GUEST you will have limited access to areas open to ALL ONLY. Areas not open to all will not be seen by guest or member level.
The areas are broken into member groups so when you register please send an email to Willy Here letting me know what group you belong too. There are restricted areas for the Applied Photography and Hawaii Photographic Society as well as the Moderators area.
The reason for this is because certain areas are just for that specific group of individual group. I am also looking for moderators to help check the boards and make sure that nothing gets posted or stays posted which is inappropriate.
Together we can make this board useful to us all. I thought that commettee members and officers can hold discussions here to help on scheduling meetings problems. We can also set a chat room up if needed.
Categories and Boards
General Discussion - All boards open to all
General Discussions
Photography Events
General Outings
Looking For or For Sale
Applied Photography - All open except as noted
Applied Photography Class
Outings - Closed for all except Applied Members
General Discussions
Hawaii Photographic Society - Closed to HPS members only
General Discussions - Open to all HPS Members
Outings - Open to all HPS Members
Program Events - Open to all HPS Members
Officers - Open to HPS Officers only
Programs Committee - Open to HPS Officers and committee members
Outing Committee - Open to HPS Officers and committee members
Other boards will be created as the needs or suggestion arise.
Willy
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Canon "L" Lens Photo Safari
Aloha,
Cora Hiranaka and Lou Tascott, of the Eye's of Hawaii photo club, and Maureen Chun, Bob Trinka, and I, members of both the Eye's of Hawaii and the Hawaii photographic Society clubs, attended the Canon "L" lens workshop on Thursday and also signed up for the Canon Safari that was held on the next day.
Jennifer Wu and Jim Rose of Canon conducted the tour which took us to their special (secret) locations in a comfortable supervan. Beverages and a wealth of information on new and traditional photography techniques were shown and taught to the participants. I, for one, learned revolutionary new and unique tips, tricks, and secrets in composition, natural lighting, artificial lighting, shading, focusing, shutter speeds, f stops, and many more fascinating things that can be done to improve one's images.
The safari was conducted as professionally as ever with all events starting and ending at precise times. Jen and Jim were exceptionally patient, knowledgeable, and personable Canon representatives. The entire tour was performed on clockwork. Jen would welcome and even seek out individuals who seemed to be having problems understanding her techniques. Jim and Jen would be running all over making sure everyone was on the same page as the conducting instructor.
The entire day, from 10:00am to 7:00pm, was an enjoyable, informative, and pleasant experience for everyone. Ours was the only group in the class of sole individuals who didn't know each other. However, the conductors had the knack of making everyone feel comfortable and at ease. During the day I met almost all of the other participants who either approached me or me to them. It was a great day discussing something we're all interested in. The other participants were friendly photographers with all levels of expertise and backgrounds.
Canon had a variety of "L" lenses for all to try on their own cameras. Jim Rose, Canon's Professional Market Specialist, helped the people using the sample lens with the settings/subject/output, explained the features, and asked what the person was looking for in a lens as far as the purpose of a particular lens. He explained how some lens would be appropriate for landscape, portrait, nature, wildlife, and other specific subjects. Many of those who tried specific "L" lens were very impressed at the quality and results using Canon's "Luxury" lens. I learned things about my own "L" lens I never knew about prior to this event.
I learned that Canon was considering production of another quality level of lens superior to the "L" lens because of the enhanced versions of their full frame format cameras. Canon believes the "L" lens will not be able to perform in tandem with their pro and semi-pro level digital cameras. Troughout the day we picked up an abundance of Canon insider secrets and behind the scenes developments.
When we were dropped off Lou, Bob, and I agreed the safari was a wonderful experience and we all look forward to attending their next safari. I missed Maureen and Cora, but I'm sure they also had an enjoyable time and would sign on for the next event too.
Mahalo,
John Min-Kim
photographer@hawaii.rr.com
Cora Hiranaka and Lou Tascott, of the Eye's of Hawaii photo club, and Maureen Chun, Bob Trinka, and I, members of both the Eye's of Hawaii and the Hawaii photographic Society clubs, attended the Canon "L" lens workshop on Thursday and also signed up for the Canon Safari that was held on the next day.
Jennifer Wu and Jim Rose of Canon conducted the tour which took us to their special (secret) locations in a comfortable supervan. Beverages and a wealth of information on new and traditional photography techniques were shown and taught to the participants. I, for one, learned revolutionary new and unique tips, tricks, and secrets in composition, natural lighting, artificial lighting, shading, focusing, shutter speeds, f stops, and many more fascinating things that can be done to improve one's images.
The safari was conducted as professionally as ever with all events starting and ending at precise times. Jen and Jim were exceptionally patient, knowledgeable, and personable Canon representatives. The entire tour was performed on clockwork. Jen would welcome and even seek out individuals who seemed to be having problems understanding her techniques. Jim and Jen would be running all over making sure everyone was on the same page as the conducting instructor.
The entire day, from 10:00am to 7:00pm, was an enjoyable, informative, and pleasant experience for everyone. Ours was the only group in the class of sole individuals who didn't know each other. However, the conductors had the knack of making everyone feel comfortable and at ease. During the day I met almost all of the other participants who either approached me or me to them. It was a great day discussing something we're all interested in. The other participants were friendly photographers with all levels of expertise and backgrounds.
Canon had a variety of "L" lenses for all to try on their own cameras. Jim Rose, Canon's Professional Market Specialist, helped the people using the sample lens with the settings/subject/output, explained the features, and asked what the person was looking for in a lens as far as the purpose of a particular lens. He explained how some lens would be appropriate for landscape, portrait, nature, wildlife, and other specific subjects. Many of those who tried specific "L" lens were very impressed at the quality and results using Canon's "Luxury" lens. I learned things about my own "L" lens I never knew about prior to this event.
I learned that Canon was considering production of another quality level of lens superior to the "L" lens because of the enhanced versions of their full frame format cameras. Canon believes the "L" lens will not be able to perform in tandem with their pro and semi-pro level digital cameras. Troughout the day we picked up an abundance of Canon insider secrets and behind the scenes developments.
When we were dropped off Lou, Bob, and I agreed the safari was a wonderful experience and we all look forward to attending their next safari. I missed Maureen and Cora, but I'm sure they also had an enjoyable time and would sign on for the next event too.
Mahalo,
John Min-Kim
photographer@hawaii.rr.com
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
A Survey of Digital Imagery in Hawaii 2009
Aloha,
Many of us have been making images using digital technologies for some time now. Pacific New Media is sponsoring a juried exhibition designed to provide a snapshot of the "state of the art" of digital media in Hawaii. Submissions are due February 2nd and cost $5 each. Selected submissions will be exhibited at the Canon gallery on March 3rd.
Direct link to upcoming submission guidelines. http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses/programdetail.aspx?eventsid=168
Nick
Monday, January 5, 2009
Photo contest winners!
Friday, January 2, 2009
FREE LECTURE
Happy New Year All!
Nick
Jennifer Hu and Jim Rose will be presenting a show and discussion on landscape and nature photography at the U.H. Manoa's Krauss Hall, Yukiyoshi Room 012, on January 8th starting at 7 PM. The event is being sponsered by Lighthaus Camera and Canon as a way of promoting Canon's new line of "L" lenses. Those of us who are not likely to invest is the latest Canon glass can certainly gain from the techniques and experience of these two accomplished photographers. They will be giving advice on how to scout locations and find ideal places, create compelling compositions, and make lens selections for the greatest impact.
Good Deal.
Nick
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