It was a huge and exciting Sony event packed with workshops
and held at the luxurious Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa hotel. It was a treat for
those going for the event.
The launch of the second generation of ever popular a7R
mirrorless camera, a7R II comes with impressive upgrades such as the 42.4
effective megapixels, 5-axis image stabilisation system borrowed from the
acclaimed a7 II model, high-sensitivity ( expandable up to ISO 102400 ) and not
forgetting a high–speed AF response up to 40 percent faster than the original
a7R ( 399 focal plane phase-detection AF points ). In addition, it shoots 4K
videos in multiple formats including Super 35mm and full-frame format, a world’s
first for digital camera. It also has the world’s highest (0.78x) viewfinder magnification.
A series of workshops were conducted by Sony professional photographers from Singapore, Philippines, Thailand etc.
Sony is an innovative leader in the mirrorless camera
industry. With a7R II, photographers get to enjoy high-resolution, high-speed
and high-sensitivity. This was not possible in the earlier models of a7 series.
In fact, even before the Singapore launch, this powerful camera generates a lot
of interests among photography and video industry including myself.
Sony did address and delivered as promise. We now have more high
quality FE Zeiss and G lens created specially for the a7 series.
Participants to this launch were allowed to test out the new a7R II camera both indoor and outdoor shoot. We only 20 minutes to play around with the camera. It is understandable as there was overwhelming number of participants from various countries.
You can read more about the features in details at the
following Sony websites at :
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The event was well received. Many fans of Siwon Choi came screaming
out loud when he appeared together with Director Dante Lam. Two ladies were
selected from the audience to participate in the cycling games with both Siwon
Choi and Dante Lam cheering them on.
This is my first time seeing Siwon Choi in person. I find
him friendly, jovial and has the ability to bond with the audience. That makes
this event a fun one. Thanks to Clover Films Singapore, I was invited for
the cocktail reception and watch from the front of the VIP stand. Siwon Choi can actually converse in limited Mandarin. His spoken English
is excellent.
My Photos taken at the Event
Gala Premiere Stage located at the outdoor area of Plaza Singapura Shopping Centre.
The compere choosing two person from the audience to participate in the cycling game with Siwon Choi. In front is the VIP stand where media personnel were located.
I was facing Siwon Choi as he gave encouragement to the participating lady.
Siwon Choi charmed his fan and audience. Naturally his female fans screamed.
Siwon Choi and Director Dante Lam taking a wefie together with the audience.
Siwon Choi offering his jacket to cover the participant legs when she does the cycling game. She was wearing a skirt.
A painting presented to Director and Siwon Choi
Take photo with the two lady participants in the cycling game.
A nice hug from Siwon Choi.
My Video recorded during the Gala Premiere Event
Casts
From award-winning Hong Kong director, Dante Lam 林超贤, featuring Pan-Asian cast Eddie Peng 彭于晏
from Taiwan, Shawn Dou 窦骁 and Wang Luodan 王珞丹 from China,
Siwon Choi 崔始源 from South Korea, and Carlos Chan 陈家乐
from Hong Kong, the movie opens in Singapore theaters on 6th August!
Synopsis
The domestique forces an opening. The escort and support
cover. The sprinter seizes the advantage - strikes To The Fore. A professional
cycling team moves with the speed and power of military Special Forces. Each
member plays a tactical role, motivated by a single strategy. Victory belongs
to the team, not the individual.
Race after race, the storied Radiant team, led by the
brilliant Korean attacker Zheng Zhiyuan, has become the virtual enemy of all
cycling teams. While training, Zheng’s explosive technique and power blow away
the rookies Chou Ming and Qiu Tian. They agree to become Zheng’s domestiques to
lead the assault on the road for him, creating finish line opportunities. The
perfect coordination of the three riders defeats Radiant’s archrival Phantom.
When Zheng receives all the accolades of victory for himself, Chou and Qiu
realize that there’s only one winner, in spite of their team effort. As
domestiques, they’ll never be number one. One year later, Chou and Qiu strike
out on their own, each becoming a sprinter, competing head on with Zheng. But
because of their own teams’ weak domestiques, they are defeated at each turn.
Haunted and trapped between the demons of victory and defeat, the two riders’
paths spiral downward, with no second changes.
After years of aimless wandering, Chou crosses paths with
his old teammate Qiu, now down and out, and Radiant’s former team mentor in
Taiwan. Their camaraderie rekindles a lost but not forgotten passion for
racing. The three form an amateur cycling team, to fight again from the bottom.
Chou and Tian no longer compete with each other to be sprinter, instead they
rediscover the pleasure and thrill of riding in the old days. When Zheng finds
out that Chou and Qiu are competing in a local race, he shows up with his
world-class Radiant to wage war on the amateurs, to the shock of the cycling
world. The once perfect team of three is once again in competition. This time,
however, Chou and Qiu, wiser and more agile than ever, have the ability to
alternate between sprinter and domestique, as fighting partners. Can they break
down the headwinds and overcome Zheng’s prowess to create a miracle?
Review
This is a film of friendship, love, sacrifice, grit,
hopelessness and foul play wove into the excitement and challenges of
competitive cycling. Added to all these are the awe-inspiring backdrops: the
mountainous Taiwanese terrain, the vast arid land of Mongolia and the European
landscapes. The excitement of the
cycling races is enhanced by the pounding music, interspersed by colliding
bicycles when the races turn ugly.
There are good values thrown in too - work hard to fulfill
your dream, make sacrifice for those you love, and never give up your friends
who have fallen by the way and ultimately, everything will work out right. It
too good to be true, but really who cares as long as you feel good at the end.
And if you are a fan of Si-Won, you will not be disappointed, for everything
you want to believe about him just comes true.
Not forgetting the awesome theme song sung by JJ Lin.
Rating
This is a must watch movie. Why not spend time with your family to watch this movie during the Jubilee weekend. I shall rate it at 4.5/5. Started showing on
6 Aug 2015 in the cinema near you.
Trailer
The Making of To The Fore
Movie Theme Song by JJ Lin
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Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and Galaxy A8 4G+.
The Galaxy Tab S2 is the thinnest and lightest tablet of its size in the market. With its stunning SUPER AMOLED display that has been perfectly optimised for reading and viewing any type of digital content, this new Galaxy tablet is the perfect personal companion for users to enjoy quality Me Time and relax with their favourite activities – reading e-books, watching movies or playing games – at home or at play.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will be available from 7 August 2015 in Black and in 32GB with microSD supporting up to 128GB. Gold will be available in August 2015. The Galaxy Tab S2 will retail at the following recommended retail prices:
· Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7”) Wi-Fi®: $698
· Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7”) 4G+: $798
· Galaxy Tab S2 (8.0”) Wi-Fi®: $598
· Galaxy Tab S2 (8.0”) 4G+: $698
Compatible accessories for the Galaxy Tab S2 will also be available at the following recommended retail prices:
· Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7”) Book Cover with Bluetooth® Keyboard: $228 in Black and White
· Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7”) Book Cover: $98 in Black, Red, Gold, Mint and White
· Galaxy Tab S2 (8.0”) Book Cover: $78 in Black, Red, Gold, Mint and White
· Samsung Multimedia Dock for Tablet: $168
The Galaxy Tab S2 will be available at local telecommunication operators, major consumer electronics stores, authorised retailers and Samsung Experience Stores.
The Galaxy A8 4G+ is the slimmest full metal Galaxy smartphone to date and includes LTE Category 6 Dual SIM capability and Samsung’s most advanced camera functionalities. Featuring a large 5.7” Full HD SUPER AMOLED display and a 2.5mm super narrow bezel, the Galaxy A8 4G+ provides consumers with a more immersive viewing experience, while still fitting perfectly in their hands. It is also equipped with high resolution 16MP rear and 5MP front cameras enabling users to capture clear and bright pictures, even in low light conditions.
The Galaxy A8 4G+ will be available in Gold and White from 1 August 2015 at a recommended retail price of $698 (without contract) at local telecommunication operators, major consumer electronics stores, authorised retailers and Samsung Experience Stores. If you require an event photographer, wedding photographer or any other professional photography services, do email me at see323@yahoo.com.sg . You can also message me at my FACEBOOK account. To view my photos, click My Flicker Photos
I felt I was at the top of the world during the Sony’s RX100
IV and RX10 II cameras launch. It was held at Level 69, Swissotel hotel which
was once the world tallest hotel.
Both the Sony high-end compact camera RX100 IV and high-zoom
RX10 II cameras are already into the latest version with superior upgrade to
keep up with the attest innovation in camera technology. These two new models
featured the world first 1.0 type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with advanced
signal processing with an attached DRAM memory chip. Impressive capabilities
with 40x super slow motion video capture at up to 960fps, an ultra-fast
anti-distortion shutter with a maximum speed of 1/32000 second. High-resolution
4K movie filming is now possible.
The two cameras goes beyond the boundaries of existing
compact camera allowing professionals, hobbyists and enthusiasts to capture
images and videos that never before thought were possible. The ability begin shooting two to four seconds before the
movie button is pressed provide the capture of decisive moment with both
accuracy and consistency.
The power of 1.0 stacked EXMOR RS CMOS sensor allows the
capture of fast moving objects. The images are crystal clear and a wide open
aperture at brightness levels up to EV19. Rolling shutter effect were also
minimised for fast moving subjects.
Both cyber shot cameras are the first to offer 4K movie
recording. The high quality results with the use of XAVC S codec, which records
video at high data rate of 100Mbps during 4K and 50Mbps during full HD
shooting.
The two cameras provide different capacity for 4K shooting.
Professional styled RX10 II can shoot up to 29 minutes while the compact one
only shoot up to 5 minutes. In addition, both camera features professional
offerings of Picture Profile, S-Log2/S-Gamut and more. With dual video
functionality, it allows the capture of 16.6 megapixel still images during the
4K recording in any of 11 different composition patterns with the pressing of
shutter button.
Both cameras have an upgraded fast intelligent AF system
that enables high-speed, high-precision contrast detection of moving subject in
as little as 0.09 seconds. Wi-Fi and NFC are also included in both camera. Both
cameras maintain the original body size as the previous version. RX100 IV has a
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm (35mm equivalent) F1.8-F2.8 lens while RX10 II
feature a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm (35mm equivalent) F2.8 lens.
Personal Opinion
I truly love the compactness of RX100 IV as well as it's quality Carl Zeiss lens. Every upgraded version of this little camera brings a step closer towards the feature of a high end professional camera. It is amazing how Sony can squeeze so many features into this little body. It is exciting to see Sony ability to innovate and showcase their technological advanced camera years after years.
Here is a photo I took using the RX100 IV at 1/32000 fps during the launch. The photo is cropped for a closer view of the freezing of the water. No other editing is performed.
Pricing and
Availability
Starting from 3 July 2015, the new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV
is available for pre-ordering at all Sony Stores, Sony Centres and selected
authorised Sony dealers. All pre-orders will come with a Leather Carrying Case
( LCS-RXG) and a 64GB High Speed SD Card (SF-64UZ).
The retail price for RX100 IV is S$1,399 and will be
available from 16 Jul 2015 while RX10 II will be available from 30 Jul 2015 at
a retail price of S$1,899.
The popular US apparel brand opened at VivoCity Basement 1 on the 19 June 2015. The casual wears are for both men and women. Refreshing style and yet affordable. Start your shopping today.
Check them out at VivoCity, #B1-06/07. The opening hours from 10.30am – 9.30pm daily.
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The new SHAKE series models, including the SHAKE-X7D, bring features that will make your party the talk of the town
SHAKE-X7D
(SINGAPORE, 18 June 2015) – Work hard and party even harder with the new SHAKE series Mini Hi-Fi Systems from Sony, bound to satisfy the needs of music lovers and party goers alike. These powerful home audio systems – SHAKE-X7D and SHAKE-X3D – let you turn up the music and start grooving to the beat right at the comfort of home, without the hassle of squeezing inside clubs.
These Mini Hi-Fi Systems come with the powerful Smart High Power technology which channels sound through a specific sound path to increase acoustic pressure and create a clear and full bass. The sound pressure horn enables them to present soul-shaking beats that can really be felt as you sway along with the tunes. Furthermore, while sound comes out powerful and intense, they do not use up much electricity as they possess power-saving technologies to conserve energy.
Additionally, DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) up-scales compressed digital music files by restoring the high and low-range sound lost in the compression process, while ClearAudio+™ optimises playback for all your tracks. The end results are sounds that are so verbally rich and brilliantly clear, you can hear more in every track.
The new home audio models also come with features that will keep the crowd on their feet regardless of the songs being played. Get creative with DJ Effects – just mix your tunes around to hype up the party if you think it’s dying down. Separately, Party Chain is another feature that lets your Hi-Fi Systems connect with more devices via audio cables to create an even bigger sound for an even bigger gathering.
The new Hi-Fi Systems also feature Bluetooth® and NFC capabilities, so with just one single touch of your Bluetooth® and NFC-enabled devices, you can immediately start streaming your favourite playlists wirelessly without any hassles! You can also download the SongPal™ Mobile App to browse your playlists and control the sound settings wirelessly via your smart devices – perfect for occasions when you find it hard to walk past the crowded space to reach the home audio systems.
The new SHAKE-X7D and SHAKE-X3D Mini Hi-Fi Systems from Sony will be available at selected Sony Stores and Sony authorised dealers from end July onwards, at a recommended retail price of S$1,299 and S$999, respectively.
