Author & Editor Author: MountainMan Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of MountainMan Introduction Christmas Island is a small tropical oceanic island (137 km2) situated in the eastern Indian Ocean, approximately 300 km south of Java, 1300 km south of Singapore, and 1200 km from its nearest point to the Australian Continent. The island remained uninhabited till the late 1800s when humans first settled on the island to exploit its vast phosphate resource. Previously under colonial ... Read More

For this bi-monthly interview, we are honored to have Nelson to share about his passion for bird photography with us. Nelson is a Malaysian bird photographer. If you are interested to view more of his works, please visit his website at http://www.pbase.com/me_photoshots   NPX: What got you interested in photography? Nelson: My Brother Kelvin and my Sir KH Loh. NPX: How long have you been doing photography? Nelson: Since year 2001 NPX: What's your favourite genre of photography? (eg. nature/portraits/landscapes/abstracts) Nelson: Nature NPX: Who are your photographic influences? Nelson: My Brother Kelvin NPX: What kind of stuff do ... Read More

Introduction This DIY wireless remote control is able to control from a distance up to 50 feets - Up to 50 feets - Auto Focus - Single Shots or multiple shots - When it is not used as a wireless remote, it can be a wire release ( 2 in 1 ) Total cost is about RM200 Main - The remote control, receiver and Battery ( + Canon 40D ) Connect to Camera This is similar to previous photo but showing the parts connecting to the camera  Car Receiver You can buy this ... Read More

Introduction When I was looking for a zoom lens, I wanted a lens between the range of 70-300 or 80-400. I also wanted optical stabilization and to handhold the lens. I was left with three choices, the Sigma 80-400 OS, the Nikkor 80-400VR and the Nikkor 70-300VR. The 70-300VR was the cheapest alternative amongst the three choices. Its street price is S$800. Both the Sigma and Nikkor 80-400mm are around $2500. When I tested out the lens in the shop, I was pleasantly surprised ... Read More

Punggol Grassland during sunset (above) Author & Editor Author: Roger Deng Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of Roger Deng A little history about Punggol Kampong Punggol, which was located in the vicinity of the Punggol Jetty, was believed to have existed 200 years ago, even before Sir Stamford Raffles founded Singapore. It was one of the oldest settlements in Singapore. The original settlers were predominantly Malays. Fishing was then the main activity. Villagers also planted fruits ... Read More

This month of April 2008, we are pleased to interview Mr Tan Chuan Yean aka tchuanye. He is known by many as 'spiderman' and he is a very good macro/closeup shooter. Below is a short Q&A session I had with him. NPX: What got you interested in photography? tchuanye: I suppose from my older brother, who took very nice landscape photos with the SLR. I have always liked scenery, and would like to capture such scenes when on a holiday. Only owned my first ... Read More

Introduction There are two kinds of GPS related products A) Real GPS - buttons to mark and find places B) GPS ASSISTED MAPS - Garmin Nuvi, PDA GPS maps   Principal considerations Serious birders walk around in the forest with a GPS to take note of locations. If you fit that profile you need a water proof GPS. If you just depart from the car and go walking around yourself then any GPS or GPS assisted map would do. Serious Adventurer 1) The GPS should have a Quick Pickup of satellites and ... Read More