Life News: Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II comes with the power of DIGIC 7

Manila, Philippines – Canon announced the launch of the new PowerShot G9 X Mark II—an addition to the PowerShot G Series line of premium digital compact cameras. Featuring the latest DIGIC 7 image processor used in the premium Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and EOS M5 models, the PowerShot G9 X Mark II produces high quality images and new levels of performance for accurate detection and precision tracking of subjects.

The PowerShot G9 X Mark II is designed especially for lifestyle photographers. It offers the convenience of a high-performance camera in a compact, lightweight design (approximately 206 grams). The built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity functions allows users to share vibrant and crisp videos and images on social media platforms without a hitch. 

“As casual photographers continue to embrace their photography hobby, we at Canon ensure to be there every step of the way with our products to help them find a deeper appreciation for photography. The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II is the best example to this as it may be compact in size, but it is big in output. Users can shoot quality photos and play around with exciting features, hassle-free, thanks to the new DIGIC 7 image processor,” said Benny Yu, Consumer Group Director of Canon Marketing Philippines, Inc.

Intelligent DIGIC 7 delivers on-point performance
The new DIGIC 7 image processor delivers high precision tracking performance and allows touch detection of image subjects. The camera will automatically detect and track the face of a designated person, as well as animals and even objects that are not highly discernible in a low color-saturation background. In addition, the DIGIC 7 image processor also makes continuous shooting of 8.1 fps possible, making it effortless for users to track and capture fast moving subjects on the PowerShot G9 X Mark II and pick the ideal image from the continuous shots taken.

The 3x large aperture zoom lens (28-84mm*) assures high image clarity in varied shooting situations, even in low-light conditions. 

The DIGIC 7 image processor also underpins the enhancement of image quality on the new PowerShot G9 X Mark II, even at high ISO speeds. At ISO 1600, edge noise is suppressed to the equivalence at ISO 800, thus maintaining excellent resolution and higher level of image clarity.   

The newly developed dual sensing image stabilization (IS) feature provides 3.5 stops of image stabilization when shooting still images, reducing camera shake more effectively even when shooting in low light or night conditions. The dual sensing IS works by using two types of information processing: A gyro sensor that detects physical vibration and a new algorithm that utilizes information from the image sensor to compensate for image blur.

Control and creative functions

Included on the PowerShot G9 X Mark II is the Picture Style support found in the Canon’s EOS series of cameras, with 8 pre-set styles, similar to the Canon EOS DSLR line of color reproduction. Each pre-set can be customized to the user’s preferred settings and requirements. The touch screen LCD and control ring makes it easy and more intuitive to adjust and change camera settings as the user desires.

The PowerShot G9 X Mark II is now equipped with the in-camera RAW image processing feature. Users of the PowerShot G9 X Mark II can edit RAW files on the go at their convenience, adjust settings such as brightness and white balance easily within the camera without any loss of quality and upload processed images instantly to social media even when away from home. Batch processing of RAW files is also possible and particularly useful for shots which are sequential or in the same scene.

Connectivity and smartphone app control
Bluetooth low energy technology is also newly introduced to the PowerShot G Series line in the PowerShot G9 X Mark II. The technology empowers seamless and automatic Wi-Fi connection between cameras to mobile devices, while ensuring low power consumption, enabling both power-efficiency and longer hours of connectivity on the PowerShot G9 X Mark II.  With Bluetooth low energy technology, users may also use their mobile devices as a remote control for shooting or playback of images, enabling users to have greater control and options.

The new version of the Camera Connect smartphone app interface for remote live view shooting delivers improved usability with both the guide display of AF operations and setting display on the same screen. The new image filter function of the Camera Connect smartphone app also makes it easier to search through vast amount of image and video files on an SD card.

The new PowerShot G9 X Mark II allows users to travel light. There’s no need to bring a camera battery charger as the camera is compatible with the commonly used micro-USB cable. 

*35mm equivalent

Life News: #NUTRIUPyourgame Challenge on January 21!

MANILA, Philippines, January 2017 – The game just got even bigger for Solenn and Erwan Heussaff this 2017, and they are calling out all grown-ups to rally behind them. On January 21st, watch the Heussaff siblings not only push themselves further in an exciting showdown of fitness and endurance, but also encourage each other to up their game at the first ever MILO #NUTRIUPyourgame Challenge at the Glorietta Main Activity Center in Makati.

Solenn Heussaff, who married last May and launched her fitness book ‘Hot Sos’ in August of last year, is already preparing for the fitness face-off. The actress, model, author, and fitness enthusiast has always strived to up her game in wellness by trying out new sports, challenges, and healthy dishes that complement her lifestyle. Her endurance for fitness will be put to the test with her brother Erwan.

Recently engaged restaurateur Erwan Heussaff, on the other hand, has continuously been surprising everyone as he constantly ups his game. Since he began his fitness journey with his blog, TheFatKidInside.com, and his passion for healthy living, Erwan has become a benchmark and inspiration among young adults when it comes to having an active and healthy lifestyle. His experience as a triathlete and Crossfit competitor will also come into play on Challenge Day.

While both are excited for the Challenge, the two admit that at the end of the day, it’s all about pushing oneself and encouraging each other to be better. The MILO #NUTRIUPyourgame Challenge is a stage where one can test and try to exceed their limits and inspire others to up their game through hard work and proper nutrition.

To make the event more exciting, the siblings have recruited their friends to back them up. Actress Ellen Adarna, volleyball star Dennise Lazaro, and actress/model Chie Filomeno will rally alongside Solenn. While Erwan will be joined by actor-model Daniel Matsunaga, basketball cager Jeron Teng,and vlogger Wil Dasovich. Partner brands like Fitness First, Gold’s Gym, KFIT, UFC, and Adidas will also offer products and services through their respective booths and program segments.

“MILO Philippines continues to be committed in motivating adults to live an active and healthy lifestyle,” said Ellen Isturis, Consumer Marketing Lead of MILO Philippines. “It’s a new year, and everyone is pumped to up their fitness game.  After the success of the FITCON last year, we’re now setting up the MILO #NUTRIUPyourgame Challenge to support adults to continue on their road to health, learn more about fitness and nutrition, and challenge themselves to push further by trying the new MILO NUTRI UP.”

The MILO #NUTRIUPyourgame Challenge is a venue where adults can try out the new MILO NUTRI UP, the nutritious and delicious 3-in-1 chocolate malt drink that’s a source of energy for grown-ups, and learn its benefits through unique and challenging activities.

Try the new MILO NUTRI UP and challenge yourself to up your game at the MILO #NUTRIUPyourgame Challenge! The event will run on January 21 at the Glorietta Main Activity Center in Makati.

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Make It Fresh with Oster (December 8, 2016)

Last week, I attended a demo event at Gourdo's SM Megamall featuring Oster's Versa Blenders. They are expensive (at Php18,700 ish per unit), but the price is justified by the additional features and benefits that it has. For one, its extremely fast blades give the user the real power to make ice smooth (like legit smoothies we'd get from Starbucks or Jamba Juice). It also has a soup function wherein it not only mashes the ingredients you put in but also heats it up so that the moment the process is done, the soup you have is literally ready to serve. This can, in theory, turn all sorts of foods into a mashed form the way you have never imagined before.