The Weekend Photographer

15/11/2025

Tools for today!

12/11/2025

To my fellow Photographers eyes here!
🆘 First Aid for Flooded Cameras and Lenses.

-🌊Submerge the camera in clean water and let it drip dry.
-🌊If possible, do not wait for it to dry on its own, this helps prevent rust from forming.
-🌊 Bring it immediately to your nearest camera repair shop.

> If symptoms persist,
> Consult your Camera Tech!

12/11/2025

Hmmmm, waiting sa pares neto hehehe. Stay Tuned!

10/11/2025

Food photography plays a big role in showcasing the textures, colors, and overall appeal of dishes, making viewers feel almost like they can taste the food through the image. It’s essential for restaurants, food bloggers, and culinary brands wanting to stand out in a crowded market.

10/11/2025

Openning Slots now for December events!

07/11/2025

Client: Sir Cancel sa ta,.kay lisud byahe due to recent Flooding, naa mi krn pa sa Mandaue.

Me: Ayg kabalaka, diha lang mo mag pose, kita ra mo nako diri Lacion!

06/11/2025

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝟔 𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐯𝐬 𝐑𝟔 𝐈𝐈: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫?

​Canon's R-series mirrorless cameras have been game-changers, and the latest R6 III (Nov 2025) steps up to challenge its popular predecessor, the R6 II (Nov 2022). But what does that 3-year gap really mean for your photography?

Let's break it down for every shooter.
​Both are full-frame powerhouses in robust, weather-sealed bodies, packing Canon's excellent RF mount and in-body image stabilization. They share features like fully articulating touchscreens, fast 40fps electronic shutters, dual UHS-II card slots, and excellent connectivity.

​🔥 𝐑𝟔 𝐈𝐈𝐈: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 (𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬 & 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞)
​More Megapixels: The R6 III boasts a new 32.5MP sensor compared to the R6 II's 24MP. This means more detail, better cropping flexibility, and bigger prints – a huge plus for landscapes, studio work, or commercial photographers.

​Video Powerhouse: For videographers, this is huge. The R6 III brings 7K video resolution (vs 4K on R6 II), Open-Gate recording, and 4:2:2 chroma subsampling. Combined with a full-size HDMI port, it’s a pro-grade video tool.

​Smarter Focus & Stability: With 6097 AF points (up from 4897) and an improved 8.5-stop IS system (vs 8.0-stop), the R6 III offers even more precise tracking and rock-solid handheld shooting.

​CFexpress Support: The R6 III adds CFexpress Type B card support, crucial for handling those massive 7K video files and high-resolution bursts.

​Better Battery: A slightly improved battery life of 620 shots (vs 580) means a little more juice in the field.

​💪 𝐑𝟔 𝐈𝐈: 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 (𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐭)
​Price Advantage: The R6 II is expected to remain significantly more affordable ($2499 vs R6 III's estimated $2799), offering incredible value for its features.

​Higher Native ISO: If extreme low-light shooting is your priority, the R6 II's higher native ISO (102,400 vs 64,000) might give it a slight edge.

​Marginally Lighter: At 680g vs 699g, it's barely noticeable, but technically the R6 II is lighter.

​📸 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐭
​𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐟𝐨𝐫:
​Street, Sports, and Daily Photography thanks to their speed, AF, and ergonomics.

​Portrait Photography with their large full-frame sensors and image stabilization.

​Landscape Photography with their resolution and weather sealing.

​✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞
​For hobbyists and budding professionals, the Canon R6 II remains an exceptional camera, offering incredible performance and features for its price.
You get nearly identical handling, impressive speed, and a fantastic full-frame sensor.

​However, if you're a serious professional, a high-end videographer, or a photographer who demands maximum resolution, advanced video capabilities, and the absolute latest in autofocus and stabilization, the Canon R6 III's upgrades in megapixels, video features, and refined performance make it a compelling (and worthy) investment.

​Which would you choose? The R6 III for future-proofing and ultimate power, or the R6 II for outstanding value.

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06/11/2025

Public Service, unsa na dayun mahitabo if approved and declared na ang STATE OF CALAMITY?

A declaration of national calamity in Cebu unlocks emergency funds for immediate relief and rehabilitation, imposes a price freeze on basic goods to prevent profiteering, and streamlines the flow of assistance from both local and national government agencies. Local governments can then access their Quick Response Funds (QRF) for urgent aid and repair.

Financial assistance becomes available through several government and private institutions:

​DSWD: Provides the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) for cash aid, and implements Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) for early recovery and purchasing essentials.

​SSS and GSIS: Offer Calamity Loans at lower interest rates to their members in affected areas.

​Pag-IBIG Fund: Allows members to apply for Calamity Loans and file insurance claims for damaged homes.

​Moratoriums: Government Financial Institutions may provide a deferment on loan and utility bill payments.
​You must generally reside or work in the declared area to qualify for these programs.

Ang pangutana? Naapil kas lista?

FYI Photo made.

05/11/2025

When the Wind Took Everything But Our Will.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

04/11/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞!
They are the small-wage rescue workers. Underpaid, under-equipped, they rush toward the devastation, the fire, the flood, the ruin. They trade their lives for strangers' breath. They are the nation's true heart, heroes fueled by sacrifice, earning a pittance.

​𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭:
Meanwhile, the Corrupt Officials sit pretty. Safe, shielded, and continuing to plunder every tax peso. They steal the very funds meant to pay, equip, and honor the ones dying to save us.

​𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐄𝐒. Shame on the plunderers.

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04/11/2025

𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫!

Typhoon "Tino" (international name: Kalmaegi) has had a severe impact on Cebu, particularly with heavy rainfall leading to widespread flooding.

🌧️ 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭
* Intense Rainfall: The Mactan station in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, recorded 183 millimeters (mm) of rain in the 24 hours between 8 a.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday.
* This amount is equivalent to nearly a month and a half's worth of rain for the month of November in the area (the monthly average is around 131 mm).
* Widespread Flooding: The torrential rains led to widespread, deep flooding across Metro Cebu, including the cities of Cebu, Talisay, Mandaue, and the towns of Consolacion and Liloan.
* Flash Floods: Flash floods were particularly devastating in mountain communities in northern Cebu City, such as Barangay Bacayan, where entire communities were engulfed, leading to reported casualties and sweeping away houses.
* Typhoon Strength: Tino made landfall in Borbon, northern Cebu, around 4 a.m. Tuesday, bringing maximum sustained winds of up to 150 km/h and gustiness of up to 205 km/h near the center at its peak near Cebu.

🏡 𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮?
The decision to live in Cebu, or anywhere, is deeply personal and depends on your priorities. Cebu is a major economic, cultural, and educational hub, but like much of the Philippines, it is exposed to natural hazards.
* Pros of Living in Cebu (Pre- and Post-Typhoon):
* Economic Hub: It is a vibrant center for business, BPOs (Business Process Outsourcing), and tourism in the Visayas.
* Connectivity: Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) serves as a major gateway, and inter-island shipping is robust.
* Quality of Life: It offers a mix of city amenities, historical sites, and nearby natural attractions (beaches, dive spots).
* Resilience: Cebu has historically recovered and rebuilt after major disasters, demonstrating community strength and ongoing efforts in disaster risk reduction.
* Challenges and Considerations (Exposed by the Typhoon):
* Vulnerability to Flooding: The recent typhoon highlighted severe issues with drainage, urban planning, and infrastructure in some areas, making certain parts of Metro Cebu highly susceptible to flash floods.
* Climate Change Impact: Storms are predicted to become more frequent and intense, increasing the risk of similar or worse events in the future.
* Disaster Preparedness: While local governments issue warnings and organize evacuations, the extent of the damage shows the ongoing need for better disaster preparedness, infrastructure improvements, and adherence to safe building codes, especially in high-risk zones.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
If you are considering moving or staying in Cebu, you should:
* Prioritize Location: Choose a residence in a non-flood-prone area (typically higher ground). Research the specific barangay/subdivision's history with typhoons and flooding.
* Evaluate Infrastructure: Look for modern developments that adhere to strict disaster-resilient building standards.
* Accept the Risk: Living in a tropical area means accepting the risk of typhoons and earthquakes, which are part of the reality in the region.

04/11/2025

Public Service

💡 Post TinoPH Advisory 02

HELP US RESTORE POWER FASTER

If you see collapsed poles, broken lines, or damaged equipment, please report it to Visayan Electric through our official channels.

Your reports will help us identify faulted segments and speed up our restoration efforts through our FLISR (Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration) system.

Please provide pole numbers or an account number nearest to the area so we can locate it faster. It would be best to provide photos, too if you can.

You may report by posting photos and other details in the comment section.

Let’s work together to bring power back to everyone safely and efficiently. 🙏💛