RAYA PROMOTION!

Kepada pelanggan-pelanggan setia Camera2U, kami mengucapkan Selamat Berpuasa dan Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

Have you guys geared up for the upcoming week long holidays? If you haven't fret not as we have tonnes of goodies in store now. Scroll on to see what Raya Goodies we have for you!

Aipo Digital Series AP-48EX Dry Cabinet (48L)

Usual Price: RM 480.00
Now: RM 450.00
You Save: RM 30.00

Aipo AP-48EX Dry Cabinet adopts the latest TE cooling water design. When the humidity in the cabinet (RH%) exceeds the setting value, the microcomputer will activate the cooling water automatically and moisture will be condensed and frosted immediately on a collecting board.

Phottix Atlas All in One Wireless Flash Trigger (1 Transceiver)

Usual Price: RM 350.00
Now: RM 320.00
You Save: RM 30.00

A transmitter and receiver in one – a transceiver. Phottix Atlas is Phottix’s newest wireless flash trigger and remote shutter release system. Photographers no longer need transmitters and receivers to trigger their flashes, studio strobes, and cameras. Now, ONE REMOTE...will do it all!

Phottix Atlas All in One Wireless Flash Trigger (2 Transceivers)

Usual Price: RM 680.00
Now: RM 620.00
You Save: RM 60.00

A transmitter and receiver in one – a transceiver. Phottix Atlas is Phottix’s newest wireless flash trigger and remote shutter release system. Photographers no longer need transmitters and receivers to trigger their flashes, studio strobes, and cameras. Now, ONE REMOTE...will do it all!

Phottix Atlas All in One Wireless Flash Trigger (3 Transceivers)

Usual Price: RM 990.00
Now: RM 900.00
You Save: RM 90.00

A transmitter and receiver in one – a transceiver. Phottix Atlas is Phottix’s newest wireless flash trigger and remote shutter release system. Photographers no longer need transmitters and receivers to trigger their flashes, studio strobes, and cameras. Now, ONE REMOTE...will do it all!

Phottix Battery Grip BP-450D (BG-E5) for 450D / 500D / 1000D

Usual Price: RM 200.00
Now: RM 180.00
You Save: RM 20.00

Phottix Battery Grip BP-450D (BG-E5) Premium Series Vertical Grip/Battery Holder for Canon 450D / 500D (Rebel XSi) and Canon 1000D(Rebel XS), Rebel T1i digital cameras. This battery grip can hold two Battery Pack LP-E5 or six size-AA batteries.

Phottix Battery Grip BP-450D + Phottix Titan LP-E5 Battery

Usual Price: RM 250.00
Now: RM 230.00
You Save: RM 20.00

Combo deals for Phottix Battery Grip BP-450D (BG-E5) Premium Series and Phottix Titan LP-E5 Battery.

Phottix Battery Grip BP-5D (BG-E4) for Canon 5D

Usual Price: RM 260.00
Now: RM 240.00
You Save: RM 20.00

Phottix Premium Series BP-5D Vertical Grip/Battery Holder for Canon EOS 5D digital cameras. The Vertical Grip/Battery Holder can hold two BP-511, BP-511A Lithium-ion or six AA size batteries.

Phottix Battery Grip BP-5D + Phottix Titan BP-511A Battery

Usual Price: RM 310.00
Now: RM 290.00
You Save: RM 20.00

Combo deals for Phottix Battery Grip BP-5D Premium Series and Phottix Titan BP-511A Battery.

Phottix Battery Grip BP-7D (BG-E7) for Canon 7D

Usual Price: RM 280.00
Now: RM 260.00
You Save: RM 20.00

Phottix Battery Grip BP-7D Premium Series Vertical Grip/Battery Holder for Canon EOS 7D digital cameras. This battery grip can hold two Battery Packs LP-E6 or six size-AA/LR6 batteries.

Phottix Battery Grip BP-D60 + Phottix Titan EN-EL9A Battery

Usual Price: RM 230.00
Now: RM 200.00
You Save: RM 30.00

Combo deals for Phottix Battery Grip BP-D60 Premium Series and Phottix Titan EN-EL9A Battery.

Phottix Battery Grip BP-D60 for Nikon D40 / D40x / D60 / D3000

Usual Price: RM 160.00
Now: RM 150.00
You Save: RM 10.00

Phottix BP-D60 Battery Grip is suitable for Nikon D40 / D40x / D60 / D3000 Digital SLR Cameras. It holds 1 or 2 EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries - effectively doubling your total shooting time.

Sanyo Eneloop 2 Hour Quick Charger + 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries

Usual Price: RM 145.00
Now: RM 130.00
You Save: RM 15.00

The Eneloop AA NiMH 4-Pack with AC Charger from Sanyo provides you with a rechargeable, reliable and cost-efficient way to always have sufficient power on hand to run your portable games, cameras, flashlights, remote controls smoke alarms and many more devices. Right out of the pack, these batteries are set to go and deliver the kind of power you need.

Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II 12-24mm F4 for Canon EOS

Usual Price: RM 1,800.00
Now: RM 1,750.00
You Save: RM 50.00

The all-new Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX II 12-24mm F4 lens is Tokina’s first lens designed for use exclusively on Canon Digital SLR cameras having an APS-C sized sensor. This lens gives the Digital Photographer an ultra wide-angle zoom lens that has the equivalent of an 18-36mm zoom range on a 35mm film camera while maintaining a bright constant aperture of f/4.

New Products for August 2011

We have exciting news! We just brought in 3 new brands! From now onward, you can find products from YongNuo, Sanyo and Meike in our store.

Meanwhile, don't forget to check out our new products for August 2011:

YongNuo YN-460II Flash Speedlite

Price: RM200

Sanyo Eneloop Charger + 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries

Price: RM145 RM130

Sanyo Eneloop 4 AA Rechargeable Battery Pack

Price: RM70

YongNuo YN-560 Manual Flash

Price: RM260

Manfrotto MKC3-H02 Photo Movie Kit Tripod

Price: RM250

Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Autofocus Lens

Price: RM1228 RM990

Canon WP-DC34 Case for Canon PowerShot G11 and G12

Price: RM700

Phottix IR Remote for Canon

Price: RM30

Phottix Battery Grip BP-A350 + Phottix Titan NP-FM500H Battery

Price: RM270

JULY 2011 BEST SELLING ITEMS

Dear Readers,

Below are our Top 5 bestsellers for July 2011. Do you have any of these?

Aipo Digital Series AP-48EX Dry Cabinet (48L)

Price: RM480

Nikon D7000 DSLR Camera + 50mm F1.8D + 8GB Sandisk + DSLR Bag

Price: RM3,350

Phottix Battery Grip for Nikon D3100

Price: RM155

National Geographic NG 2475

Price: RM335

Tokina 12-24mm F4 II for Nikon

Price: RM1,800

Preparation & Care of your Underwater Housing

Now that you have purchased your underwater housing, don't jump right into the pool just yet! There are some basic steps that you need to follow to prepare your underwater housing before using it.

PREPARATION

Step 1 - Remove the O-Ring

Get to know the O-Ring. The O-Ring is the water tight barrier that seals the PowerShot Waterproof Case and prevents water from entering the case. Therefore, it  is very important that the O-Ring is prepared before closing the case and using it underwater.

Next, remove the O-Ring from its groove in the case using your fingers or tools. You may even use blunt objects like a credit card to assist you. Lift first in one spot, before pulling the O-Ring gently out of its groove completely.

Step 2 - Check the O-Ring

Hold one section of the O-Ring with the tip of your fingers. Be careful not to stretch or pull it. Slide the tips of your fingers along the entire surface of the O-Ring to ensure that no sand, hairs, grit or fibers are stuck. Remove any particles or debris if any. A single strand of hair or sand caught between the seal and its contact surfaces may cause leakages to occur.


Step 3 - Apply Water Tight Grease

Once you are certain that the O-Ring is clean, apply a small amount of water tight grease to a clean finger and spread it along the O-Ring evenly.





Step 4 - Reinsert the O-Ring

After the grease is applied, carefully reinsert the O-Ring back into its groove in the Waterproof Case. Check it again to ensure that no debris or particles are stuck on the O-Ring.





Step 5 - Test for Water Tightness

It is very important to check for water tightness before every dive. To perform the submersion test, put the empty case into a tank of water overnight. Check for leaks. On the day of the dive, repeat this test with the camera loaded for a moment. Then, test it for several seconds and check for leaks with the case pointing down. Your camera is "dive-ready" only after both tests are successfully completed.

CARE

After each dive, the case must be cleaned and prepared for storage. The post-dive maintenance is important to ensure that watertight seal is being preserved.

Remove the camera and soak the case in fresh water. Hold the case with the buttons pointing down and vigorously swish it in the water. Move all the buttons and dials, except for the lid buckle, repeatedly to ensure that sand and salt that can accumulate around the inner parts of the case are removed. Check for salt in the case's most active parts. Make sure that sand are not lodged among the buttons by looking at them from all angles. You may also find it easier to rinse away sand with a steady stream of water.

You may also soak your case for an extended period of time in lukewarm fresh water as sometimes, salt water that penetrates the smaller crevices in the case may only dissolve after a lengthy soaking. If sand gets lodged between the buttons and cannot be removed, send it to an authorized Canon service center. It is recommended to replace the O-Ring seal once a year to ensure the case remains waterproof.

Win 2 TGV Movie Tickets!!

It's the summer blockbuster season! Wanna watch a movie for free? Win 2 TGV Movie Tickets to any movie of your choice! Yes, NEW MOVIES included!

How to participate? Trust us, it's so simple. :)

1. Like our Facebook page.

2. If you're already our Facebook member, post a photo (Theme: Beach Holiday, Seaside) on our Wall. Photos must be original photos taken by yourself and not the published work of others. You can dig up old photos and post them as long as they are your own work.

3. Get as many friends as possible to like your photo on Facebook.

4. The one with the most "Likes" wins!

5. Contest ends 31/7/2011.

Terms & Condition:

- This contest is open to our Facebook Fans only.

- Photos submitted must be original photos taken. Photos taken can be from any time frame as long as they are uploaded by 31/7/2011. Photos that are found to be published work of others will be disqualified immediately.
- One person may submit one photo only.

- The winner will receive 2 tickets redeemable at any TGV cinemas in Malaysia.
- The tickets are reedemable for any movie, including new movies.
- The tickets must be redeemed by 31/8/2011.
- Photo with the most "Like" by 31/7/2011 midnight will  be declared the winner.
- We reserve the right to determine the winner of the contest.
- For further enquiries, kindly post them on our Facebook Wall.

Hurry, start posting NOW!

Our experience with Canon WP-DC38 Waterproof Case

Recently, we got ourselves a new waterproof case for our Canon S95 camera. We have been impressed with the functionality and performance of the Canon S95 since buying it last year that we decided to get a case for it so we can use it anywhere we wanted. We hate the feeling of having to use the camera in "safe" conditions only and the camera has to be tucked away each time we were at the pool or when we head out to the beach. Back then, it was even worse when we had to rely on grainy pictures from substandard disposable underwater cameras. Now, having this waterproof case is a blessing and we get to fully utilise our Canon S95 as well!

Unlike some soft underwater camera bags that tend to press against the camera in deep water, this casing is hard and solid, making it more suitable to bring along for a dive trip. The housing itself weighs about 370grams and it can go down to depths of 40metre or 130 feet underwater. For those who prefer better buoyancy, Canon offers an optional waterproof case weight set (WW-DC1) which allows the camera to stay put for steady underwater photography. These weights are available in packs of four and are compatible with all of its underwater housings.

Handling the camera was fairly easy as the buttons are duplicated on the outside of the case. Since the labels are embossed on the buttons, it may be abit difficult to see although the buttons are quite well spaced. If you are familiar with your camera, you should have no problems with getting the buttons right under water. Infact, the whole case looks like a big fun toy with its transparent casing and bright coloured dials.

The photo quality is equally good with its casing on. The pictures look crystal clear underwater. The internal flash is also able to function underwater. You can use the internal flash to trigger a slaved external strobe like those made by Fantasea, Sea & Sea, Ikelite, or Sealife. The camera has an underwater white scene mode for available light photography. We had access to all the controls of the cameras underwater too.

What we like about this housing:
-Maximizes the use of our existing camera
-Protects our camera from sand, water and snow
-The combined cost of the housing and the camera is still lesser than an underwater hard case for our DSLR
-It is lightweight and easier to bring underwater
-Can go down to depths of 130 feet underwater
-Inexpensive option for an underwater photography experience
-Flash diffuser and adjustable wrist strap included in the package

What we dislike about this housing:
-Button icons should be painted darker than the buttons

Let us share with you some photos we took at the pool using the Canon S95 and underwater housing:

We'd definitely be taking these babies for our next vacation! :)

More information about this gem here.

UNDERWATER HOUSING

Canon WP-DC13 Waterproof Case for Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Camera

Canon WP-DC19 Waterproof Housing for Canon PowerShot SD950 or Ixus 960IS

Canon WP-DC21 Waterproof Housing for the PowerShot G9 Digital Camera

Canon WP-DC26 Underwater Housing for Canon PowerShot SD880 IS

Canon WP-DC27 Waterproof Case for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

Canon WP-DC29 Waterproof Case for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

Canon WP-DC31 Waterproof Case for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS

Canon WP-DC32 Waterproof Case for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS

Canon WP-DC33 Waterproof Case for Canon PowerShot SD940

Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Case for Canon PowerShot G11 and G12 Digital Cameras

Canon WP-DC35 Waterproof Case for Canon PowerShot S90

Canon WP-DC36 Underwater Housing for Canon PowerShot SD1300

Canon WP-DC37 Underwater Housing for Canon PowerShot SD1400

Canon WP-DC38 Waterproof Case for Canon S95 Digital Cameras

Canon WP-DC39 Waterproof Case for PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Camera

Canon WP-DC41 Waterproof Case for PowerShot ELPH 300 HS Camera

Canon WP-DC42 Waterproof Case for PowerShot SX230 HS Camera

Here's a compatibility chart for your reference:

Compatibility Chart

WP-DC1 (Discontinued) WP-DC2 (Discontinued) WP-DC3 (Discontinued) WP-DC4 (Discontinued) WP-DC5 (Discontinued) WP-DC6 (Discontinued) WP-DC7 (Discontinued) WP-DC8 (Discontinued) WP-DC9 (Discontinued) WP-DC10 (Discontinued) WP-DC11 (Discontinued) WP-DC12 (Discontinued) WP-DC13 (Discontinued) WP-DC14 (Discontinued) WP-DC15 (Discontinued) WP-DC16 (Discontinued) WP-DC17 (Discontinued) WP-DC18 (Discontinued) WP-DC19 WP-DC20 WP-DC21 WP-DC22 WP-DC23 WP-DC24 WP-DC26 WP-DC27 WP-DC28 WP-DC29 WP-DC31 WP-DC32 WP-DC33 WP-DC34 WP-DC35 WP-DC36 WP-DC37 WP-DC40 WP-DC50 WP-DC60 WP-DC70 WP-DC80 WP-DC90 WP-DC100 WP-DC200s WP-DC300 WP-DC400 WP-DC500 WP-DC600 WP-DC700 WP-DC800 WP-DC900

PowerShot S80 PowerShot A540 IXUS 65 IXUS 60 IXUS 800IS PowerShot A710IS IXUS 900Ti PowerShot A640, A630 IXUS 850 IS IXUS IIs, IXUS II PowerShot G7 PowerShot A570IS IXUS 70 IXUS 75 IXUS 950IS PowerShot A720IS IXUS 860IS PowerShot A650IS IXUS 960IS PowerShot S1 IS PowerShot G9 IXUS 80IS IXUS 85IS IXUS 90IS IXUS 870IS IXUS 980IS PowerShot G10 IXUS 95IS IXUS 100IS IXUS 110IS PowerShot SD940 PowerShot G11, G12 PowerShot S90 IXUS 105 IXUS 130 PowerShot S70, S60 PowerShot A95 PowerShot A520, A510 IXUS 700 IXUS 750 PowerShot A620, A610 IXUS 300 PowerShot A40, A30 PowerShot S50, S45, S40, S30 PowerShot A200, A100 IXUS 330 IXUS V3, V2 PowerShot A70, A60 IXUS 500, 430, 400 PowerShot A80