Jayvee Fernandez is a tech enthusiast, Digital Manager, and Technology Editor for The Philippine STAR.
He is also an EAN certified SCUBA Diver and underwater photographer based in Metro Manila, Philippines. His photos and videos have appeared in various international and local publications including Random House Germany, Discovery Channel Canada, and CNN.
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Lens Review: Micro Nikkor PC AUTO 1:3.5 f=55mm
Last month I reviewed my hands down favorite lens. This month, I’m literally zooming in with my second lens review. Thanks to a friend who took the pains to have this “new old” lens cleaned of 15 years worth of muck, it’s finally back in the game! May I present the Micro Nikkor PC 1:3.5…
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April 20 // 8:00 PM // NU 107 // Rocked Radio
Rocked Radio discusses more on the blogging culture. To listen online, you can log onto www.eradioportal.com.
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Benefits of Blog Events Revisited
Several months ago I gave four tips to promoting your blog offline. One such tip was to attend blog events. Attending blog events has the following benefits: a. huge networking opportunities // a good venue for looking at outsourcing work especially in the field of graphic design, publishing, advertising, PR, marketing, photography b. meeting bloggers…
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iBlog IV and the Philippine Blog Awards 2008
The Philippine Blog Awards 2008 wants you to become the next Internet Superstar! How? Click here. —- Everything that has been said about making money through blogs has been said. This year, iBlog IV brings back focus to blogs as outlets for self expression. There will also be more focus on blogs being used as…
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First hike after 6 years: Mt. Daguldol
Some of you probably know GMCI, one of the more blogger friendly PR agencies. I got a call a few weeks ago to attend an “event” with a “client” on an “out of town trip.” Wow! The last press junket I went to was 7 months ago for Nokia. So another trip would be great,…
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Apple releases new MacBooks: Complete Redesign, Fully Customizable
This definitely proves my point. Apple watchers have been keen on a rumor of upgraded MacBooks coming soon. The current design is being phased out in favor for lighter and more earth-friendly materials because of the ongoing green campaign in the USA. I was able to snap a photo of a leaked unit inside one…
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Going Threadless, Not Shirtless
After a failed delivery attempt last January, my shipment of Threadless tees arrived with take two. Threadless was introduced to me by SPIT Founder and ‘ol friend Gabe Mercado after he showed me a shirt he was wearing at our usual hang out at mag:net BHS. The shirt was titled Marshmallow Factory and showed a…
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Mixed reactions to Manila Ocean Park?
I’ve only been to three ocean parks in my lifetime – Ocean Park and Sea World in Hong Kong and the Oceanarium in KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. This is thus the fourth ocean park I’ve set foot on in spite memories of the house being a “little ocean park” by itself when I was growing up.…
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Samsung GX-20 unveiled
Samsung recently unveiled its new line of HD-compatible point and shoot cameras as well as the new GX-20 DSLR. I wasn’t able to attend the launch but Fritz as well as some other photo enthusiasts were able to glance at the GX-10’s successor. Samsung isn’t a very big player in the local DSLR scene. It’s…
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Lens Review: Fixed Focus AUTO Tamron 28mm f/2.8
Update: One of my readers, Rick Grogan was able to purchase this lens for .00. He says that “it was part of the Adapt-A-Matic range made from 1969 to 1971 and is built to the same grade as nikon/canon/carl zeiss etc” When you leave a little boy in a room filled with different toys, there…