1. Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Official distributor for Canon products

Address: Block D, Peremba Square, Saujana Resort, Section U2,
40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Tel: 603-7844 6000, 603-7845 0055
Fax: 603-7845 0505
E-mail: helpdesk@cmm.canon.com.my

Operating hours: Open Mondays to Fridays from 8.30am to 7.30pm
(closed on public holidays)

Direction / Map: Wikimapia link

Direction map below is obtained from Canon.

Canon head office Peremba Square, Shah Alam (Map provided by Canon)

2. Audio & Photo Distributor (F.E.) Sdn Bhd
Official distributor for Sigma products

Address: No. 3-8C (Lots 3-19), Jalan PJU 8/3A,
Perdana Business Centre (D19),
Bandar Damansara Perdana 47820
Petaling Jaya, West Malaysia

Tel: 60-3-77100050
Fax: 60-3-77103372
Email: apdm@tm.net.my

Map / Direction: Wikimapia link
Located near Friendster cafe.

3. Nikon (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Official distributor for Nikon products

Kuala Lumpur
Address: 11th Floor, Block A,
Menara PKNS,
No.17, Jalan Yong Shook Lin,
46050 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Tel: 603-78093688
Fax: 603-78093633

Email: Consumer.Products@nikonoa.net

Operating Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, Mon-Fri (Closed on Public Holidays)

Map / Direction: Wikimapia link

Nikon (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Petaling Jaya) (Provided by Nikon)

Penang
Suite 8.01, 8th Floor,
MWE Plaza,
No. 8, Lebuh Farquhar,
10200 Penang.

Tel: 604-2627378
Fax: 604-2630809

Operating Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, Mon-Fri (Closed on Public Holidays)

Map / Direction: Wikimapia link
(Located beside City Bayview Hotel Penang)

4. Futuromic Photo AV Sdn. Bhd.
Official distributor for Tamron products

Address: 16, Jalan PJU 5/16, PJU 5
Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara,
47810, Petaling Jaya,
Selangor D.E.,
Malaysia.

Working Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm (Monday – Friday)
Email: marketing@futuromic.com
Tel: 6-03-61566633
Fax: 6-03-61572166

Map / Direction: Google Map Wikimapia link

5. DSC World Sdn Bhd
Official distributor for Pentax products

Address: 16-1, Jalan PJU 5/16, PJU 5, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 57810, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Tel: 6-03-61488122
Fax: 6-03-61572160

Map / Direction: Google Map Wikimapia link
(Located beside Futoromic Photo AV)

Note: For Tokina, there is NO distributor appointed in Malaysia.

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It will be a very packed news digest this time following the PMA 2010 event in California. (PMA 2010 round-up by whatdigitralcamera.com)

Nikon releases TC-20E III 2x teleconverter
Nikon has released a new 2x AF-S teleconverter, the world’s first to include an aspherical lens element. The AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III is a completely new optical design designed to minimise its impact on image quality. When used with the 300mm F2.8 VR II lens launched today it would offer an effective 600mm reach at up to F5.6.

In Sigma’s booth, it’s making a lot of headlines in PMA this year. We have…

Sigma 17-70mm OS for Sony and Pentax
Sigma adds support for Sony and Pextax for its popular 17-70mm lens.

Sigma 70-200mm EX DG OS HSM
Sigma 70-200 EX. Now with Optical Stabilizer!

Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM
The wide has just got wider!

Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
Redesigned and with added Optical Stabilizer to its 17-50mm fixed 2.8 aperture.

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
A potential contender to Canon 85mm f/1.2 L lens, the new Sigma 85mm f/1.4. Will it make success like the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 too this time?

Sigma 50-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Last but not least of the lenses, we come to Sigma’s upgrade for its popular 50-500mm ultra-telephoto zoom which now incorporates Optical Stabilisation – a hugely welcome addition to such a long lens.

Sigma SD15
More than a year after first showcasing it at the 2008 Photokina trade show, Sigma has re-announced the SD15 digital SLR. Successor to the SD14, it incorporates a 14MP Foveon X3 sensor, the same True II processor as the latest DPx models, and a larger 3.0″ 460k dot LCD. Other features include SD card compatibility, ISO 100-1600 (50-3200 extended) sensitivity, 21 shot raw buffer at 3fps and 5 frame auto bracketing for HDR-enthusiasts.

(Click here to see some videos on Sigma lenses taken at its booth)

Sony Alpha A450 [CES]
The Sony Alpha 450 slots in below the A500, offering the same 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor as the more expensive A550 but losing the company’s clever fast-AF live view system. It also loses the tilt and flip LCD screen, instead receiveing the same rather small 6.7cm (2.6″) display as the A230. This stripped-down, lower-cost model plays the same role as the A230 does to the A3XX range, but with the improved ergonomics and larger battery of the A5XX series. The reduced feature set helps boost the battery life to over 1000 shots, using standard test methods. However, in adding a sixth sub-$1000 DSLR, Sony has made its range that bit more confusing.

Sony Super Telephoto 500mm f/4 G & wideangle Distagon T* 24mm f/2 ZA SSM lenses
The 500mm f/4.0 lens is a serious piece of sports or wildlife glass that really expands the range to new heights of super telephoto. And, with its premium G-type elements, it’s guaranteed to perform superbly.

At the opposite end of the scale a wideangle Distagon T* 24mm f/2.0 lens was also announced. This new Carl Zeiss optic has Super Sonic Motor (SSM) for near-silent use.

Tokina plans 16-28mm F2.8 for full-frame
Lens maker Tokina is set to produce a 16-28mm F2.8 ultra wide angle zoom lens for full-frame DSLRs. The lens, called the SD 16-28 F2.8 (IF) FX is being shown in mockup form on the stand of US distributor THK at the PMA show in Anaheim, California. Specifications and availability are as yet unknown.

Canon adds 24 and 25fps HD Movie recording to the EOS 5D Mark II with Firmware 2.0.3

Canon today pre-announces the release of a firmware update for the multiple award-winning EOS 5D Mark II. Originally announced in late 2009, the update adds 24* and 25 frames per second (fps) recording to the camera’s EOS MOVIE video function, and will be available as a free download from the middle of March.

Developed following feedback from photographers and cinematographers, Firmware 2.0.3 further enhances the EOS 5D Mark II’s excellent video performance. The addition of new frame rates expands the camera’s video potential, providing filmmakers with the ability to shoot 1080p Full HD footage at 24fps (actual 23.976fps) – the optimum frame rate for cinematic video. 25fps support at both 1920×1080 and 640×480 resolutions will allow users to film at the frame rate required for the PAL broadcast standard, while the new firmware will also change the 30fps option to the NTSC video standard of 29.97fps…..

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Digital Photo Professional 3.8.0 Updater for Windows is software that will install Digital Photo Professional 3.8.0 on your computer or update a previously installed version of Digital Photo Professional to Digital Photo Professional 3.8.0. It is necessary to update your software that the previous version has been already installed on your computer.
Operating systems supported

• Windows 7
• Windows 7 (x64)
• Windows Vista
• Windows Vista (x64)
• Windows XP

Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.8.0:

• Supports Windows 7
• Supports additional model: The EOS Kiss X4 / EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D is now supported.
• Adds a lens that supports the aberration correction function: EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM is newly supported.
• Adds a function for adjusting the angle of an image to the Trimming tool.

Direct download Link (Canon USA) or you may find it under specific model drop down and choosing your operating system.

Join in the discussion about this release at DPReview forum

Note: Please find version 3.8.1 (Direct download link) if you are running on Mac.

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Photo Marketing Association (PMA) tradeshow is one of the highly anticipated event that has been held in Las Vegas but this time, it’s being held in California. Most major brands would make their appearance there except Canon who has recently announced that they won’t be showing up this time round. Lots and lots of new geek stuff are being rolled out there!

Keep your eyes on PMA 2010.

Official PMA 2010 website

PMA 2010 Products Annoucement List (By DPReview.com)

Find PMA 2010 news on Google

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Nikon releases 24mm f/1.4 G ED fast wideangle lens

A high-performance, fast, wide-angle fixed focal-length lens compatible with the FX format utilizing Nano Crystal Coat and equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM)

Nikon has released the AF-S Nikkor 24mm F/1.4G ED wide aperture prime lens for full-frame DSLRs. It features an anti-reflective Nano Crystal coating and both ED and aspherical lens elements to help minimize distortion and chromatic aberration. The lens comes in a weather-resistant body and includes a Silent Wave Motor for quieter autofocus operation.

Nikon 16-35mm f/4 G ED VR stabilized ultra-wide zoom

A world’s first ultra wide-angle 16-35mm FX-format compatible zoom lens with built-in vibration reduction (VR II)

Nikon has announced the worlds first image stabilized ultra-wide angle zoom for full frame cameras. The AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR lens includes a Silent Wave autofocus motor and VR II technology, which Nikon claims gives up to four stops benefit against camera shake when hand-holding. Other goodies include Nano Crystal coating to combat flare, a magnesium alloy barrel, and weather sealing.

Canon EOS 550D

THE NEW CANON REBEL T2i DIGITAL SLR TAKES ASPIRING PHOTOGRAPHERS BEYOND THE STILL WITH ADVANCED VIDEO FEATURES

The Family Camera is Back, Introducing the EOS Rebel T2i Featuring a Large 18-Megapixel CMOS Sensor and Full HD Video Recording with Selectable Frame Rates up to 30 fps.

Canon has unveiled the latest in its long line of consumer digital SLRs, the Rebel T2i (EOS 550D). Highlights include 1080p HD video recording (with full manual control), an 18MP CMOS sensor, 3 inch 3:2 LCD with 1040k dot resolution and the 63-point iFCL metering system first seen on the EOS 7D. The new Rebel also offers a handful of less attention-grabbing upgrades, including redesigned buttons, 3.7 fps continous shooting, +/-5 stops exposure compensation and UI support for Eye-Fi cards.

Nikon D3S firmware update 1.01 released

What was fixed:

- Movie recording specifications have been modified as follows and an issue that, in some rare cases, caused movie playback to appear to have stopped has been resolved.
- When exposure preview is enabled in live view tripod mode, information + histogram display is possible, but the histogram is no longer displayed while movies are recorded.
- When the live view button is pressed with the Audio Video Cable EG-D2 connected, the image is displayed in both the television and camera monitor, but the camera monitor now turns off during movie recording.
The camera monitor turns on again when the Audio Video Cable EG-D2 is disconnected from the camera.
- Some simplified Chinese menus and help displays have been revised.
- When some memory cards were inserted in the camera, “CHA” was displayed in the top control panel and images could not be captured. This issue has been resolved.

Credit: Nikonrumors.com

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