Cebu Pacific offers VisMin seat sale for as low as P488 all-in
July 11, 2009
Cebu Pacific offers VisMin seat sale
for as low as P488 all-in
Value-airline Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country’s largest domestic airline is offering a seat sale for as low as P488 to boost inter-island travel for August and September.
The seat sale runs from July 8 to 11, 2009 and is valid for travel from August 1-September 30, 2009.
CEB offers a P488 ‘Go lite’ fare to passengers traveling from Manila to Kalibo and Virac, Cebu to Bacolod and Roxas, and Davao to Cagayan de Oro.
The airline extends a P688 ‘Go Lite’ fare for flights from Manila to Roxas, Cebu to Cotabato, General Santos, Siargao, Legazpi and Ozamiz, and Davao to Iloilo and Zamboanga.
Moreover, a P1,188 all-in promo fare is available for for flights from Manila to Butuan, Cotabato, Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, Davao, General Santos, Ozamiz and Zamboanga.
“Our wide connectivity across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, combined with our very low fares and newest planes, will spur continued growth for the travel and tourism industry. We hope that this limited offer will encourage everyJuan to take time to see various islands of the Philippines,” said Candice Iyog, CEB VP for marketing and distribution.
Passengers with checked-in baggage will just add P200.
Iyog also encouraged passengers to book their flights through CEB’s website, www.cebupacificair.com, or call reservations at (02)70-20-888 and (032)230-88-88.
Now on its 14th year, CEB has the youngest aircraft fleet in the Philippines at an average of less than 1.9 years. It flies to 14 international cities across Asia and 31 domestic destinations using 21 Airbus aircraft and eight ATR aircraft.
Tips for the budding digital photographer
July 10, 2009
I havent written anything here in awhile and would like to start my first post, titled “tips for the budding photographer”
Everyday more and more people are entering the realm of digital photography because of the relatively cheap entry prices for SLRs(low end SLRs are cheaper than some point and shoot models) and availability of 0% plans for certain models, lenses and accessories.
Why write some tips? in the eagerness of some newbies to learn photography, they have forgotten basic stuff that photographers should always follow.
here are a few tips to guide the new photographers.
Buy Quality - Dont settle for cameras or lenses just because they are cheap, you will end up spending more if you realize that the cheap lens you bought cant be used for low light situations or worse isnt as sharp or as fast as you wanted it to be. Or the cheap flash you bought burns out and you need to buy another one to replace it.
Brand Loyalty – Its not about the brand, remember that the camera is just a tool to capture the image, the photographer’s eye is what makes the photo stand out. Whichever brand you choose wont matter. if you ask me what should you choose, i would ask you to hold the camera model of that best fits your budget and tell me which one feels right in your hands.
Memory Cards and Storage- This is often overlooked and you realize that having a camera=computer, that really depends on your workflow, but having a computer is best for storage, archiving, editing and backing them up to either an external HD or burning them to DVDs. Please do not leave precious photos on the memory card.. it is best practice to format the memory card before every use.
Power – There are cheap alternatives to batteries but would you risk leaks or even a possible small explosion if you buy unbranded generic batteries and lose more than just a camera?
Bags – Photography is a hobby that will grow with you, it is wise to buy good camera bags that keep your camera protected from the elements and keep your camera safe from prying eyes. Buy the best your money can afford and before you buy, canvass around, there are a lot of alternatives available in the market.
Filters – There are dozens of filters available for your lenses.. make sure you have one to protect the front element of your lens. Also Study the other filters available and always remember that is it better to capture the image correctly than editing and correcting it in photoshop. DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! Here is a wiki for Photographic Filters – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photographic_filter
Tripods & Monopods – Get good support for your cameras, there are many choices out there but always choose one that is sturdy and can take a beating since this is the type of equipment that you will be using for awhile. (NOT DISPOSABLE unless you have the money to burn)
Gearhead – Please remember that an expensive camera does not equal good photos and please do not get intimidated by people that flash their cameras and brag about how expensive they are.. chances are thats the only thing they will show you… the pictures are secondary to the price of the camera.
Choosing lenses- the first lens i would recommend would be a 50mm f1.8.. its cheap, fast and the quality is superb. Choosing a lens will depend on what type of shooter you are. You will also have to consider that “crop factors” for certain digital cameras or full frame lenses.. which may cost a wee bit more than the stock lens. THERE IS NO ALL AROUND LENS – AND NO ONE LENS FOR ALL TYPES OF SHOOT (unless quality is not an issue!)
Serial Numbers- each camera and lens is unique … and they all have their own serial number on them.. take a minute to jot them down and store in a safe place. Camera theft is rampant now and knowing your camera serials can come in handy especially when reporting a crime or tracing ownership of a camera or lens.
Wear the right clothes -Some shooting situations call for the proper attire.. and this isnt a fashion show.. wear the right stuff and keep yourself protected from the sun. keep cool and relax and minimize the external stress by using the right clothing.
Show off your photos-The beauty that you capture is meant to be shared.. find a good host for your photos online and stick to reliable ones to make sure no one steals your photos!
Copyright & Watermark – It is not necessary to have a copyright mark or watermark on your photo.. to prove your ownership BUT it saves you the headache of seeing your photo claimed by others online. It is also a deterrent but not 100% fool proof protection to anyone that plans to infringe on your rights.
Treat Everyone with respect- Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, please be cautious when shooting and make sure you dont offend anyone when taking photos. Dont stick cameras in people’s faces and dont use it as a tool to show off your perversions.
There is always someone better than you – There is always someone out there better than you, better equipped than you, and maybe has more money to burn.. but that doesnt matter.. be proud of your work and show them off but please dont brag that you have the best photos.. remember beauty is subjective and not everyone will like your style.. the trick is to be confdent enough to like and show of your work and make people believe that your passion leaves your mark on the photo.
Thats all i cant think of for now.. happy shooting!
Here are some good read for the budding digital photographers.
Want to read up on photographic Equipment makers?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_photographic_equipment_makers
Forums you may join to Further your study on Photography
Digital Photographer – Pinoy Photographer
Show off your Philippine Photos
Photo.net.ph
Buying Camera in the Philippines- http://www.photo.net.ph/buyingcameras/
Virtual Tour of Hidalgo – http://www.photo.net.ph/thumbnails-3321.html
Photos Supplier Websites – http://www.photo.net.ph/blogalicious/main/the-best-photography-suppliers-and-photo-websites-online/
Buying your Camera in Hongkong – http://www.photo.net.ph/blogalicious/main/buying-your-cameras-in-hong-kong-the-5-best-shops-to-check-for-your-favorite-photo-gear/
Buying your Cameras in Singapore – http://www.photo.net.ph/blogalicious/international-photography/singapore-camera-shops-the-best-places-to-buy-your-photo-gear/
Buying your Cameras in Shanghai – http://www.photo.net.ph/blogalicious/main/where-to-buy-your-cameras-gear-and-photographic-equiptment-in-shanghai-china/
