I'm a Singapore event photographer; specializing in corporate events, weddings and birthday parties.

2011-03-18

Neon Sign, Karaoke and Night Clubs, Peace Centre, Singapore

  • Nikon D7000, 35mm f1.8.
  • At 35mm, f4, 1/30 seconds, ISO 100. Couldn't get everything in, was already backed up all the way to the edge of the pavement. That's the problem with a prime (non zoom) lens, but it's 4x brighter than a normal zoom (2x brighter than a f2.8 professional zoom, and a lot cheaper and lighter), so I'm happy.
  • Manual exposure (checked against LCD screen, best way to get a good exposure for neon), center weighted metering, auto white balance.
  • Picasa: No editing.
I didn't expect Karaoke clubs to last so long. They've been around since the 1980s? This is a combined sign for what looks like karaoke clubs and night clubs. I'm not a night life guy, so I really don't know. This is Peace Centre, Sophia Road.

They all seem to be sponsored by some kind of brandy or other (alcohol, not the singer). The signs are:
  • DYNASTY CLASSIC KTV, MARTELL, CHIVAS REGAL 12, DANCING - LIVE PERFORMANCES - @ 2ND LEVEL REAR PODIUM
  • Level 3, The Soprano, Exclusive Club, COURVOISIER
  • Club Monte Carlo, LEVEL 4, CHIVAS REGAL
  • MARTELL, Club Jade, Level 6
  • Level 7, CHINA DOLL, Hennessy (this one is a flat screen TV, the picture keeps on changing)