It only took me 8 months to process and post pictures from my September 2011 Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Park photo trip. Better late than never. I had more time in Glacier and the Glacier gallery reflects this.
 
Images were selected because I liked them - or wanted to share something about these incredible parks. Many images have tips and information shared below them.
 
The first Glacier image is my favorite:
 
Glacier National Park Image Gallery
 
Waterton Lakes National Park Image Gallery

Amazon.com has the SanDisk Extreme 32GB 45MB/s SDHC Flash Memory Card for $34.99 shipped at Amazon.com (compare at $42.00).

Use promo code KTCJQ12 to save $10 on a Kelby Training annual subscription.
 
KelbyTraining.com: "Learn Photography Online with the Pros - It's Like Having Your Own Personal Instructor!"

These have not been lasting long - but are showing up with more frequency: The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body is in stock at B&H at this moment.

Update: Price just dropped $40.00. eBay has the Apple 2nd Generation 64GB Wi-Fi iPad as a Daily Deal for only $529.99 shipped.

In an AP article posted at Yahoo! News, Canon discloses plans to build fully automated digital camera production lines.
 
"TOKYO (AP) — Canon Inc. is moving toward fully automating digital camera production in an effort to cut costs — a key change being played out across Japan, a world leader in robotics."
 
"If successful, counting on machines can help preserve this nation's technological power — not the stereotype of machines snatching assembly line jobs from workers, Jun Misumi — company spokesman, said Monday."
 
"The move toward machine-only production will likely be completed in the next few years, perhaps as soon as 2015, said Misumi, although he declined to give specific dates."
 
Canon emphasizes that no jobs will be cut due to this automation.

From Canon USA:
 
To Users of the EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lenses with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera.
 
Thank you for using Canon products.
 
We have confirmed that when the EF200mm f/2L IS USM and some units of the EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM lenses are used with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera, the Lenses may emit an abnormal noise.
 
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera does not need to be repaired as a result of this phenomenon.
 
The support measures for this phenomenon have been decided and they are as described below.
 
Phenomenon
 
If either of the Lenses is attached to the camera with the Image Stabilizer switch on the Lenses set to ON, the Image Stabilizer will synchronize with the autofocusing (AF) function and an abnormal noise may occur. This abnormal noise does not affect captured images.
 
This phenomenon only occurs when the camera is used with either of the Lenses, and does not occur when the camera is used with other lenses.
 
Affected Products
 
EF200mm f/2L IS USM Lens
EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens
 
*This phenomenon does not occur with cameras other than the EOS 5D Mark III.
 
*If the fifth and sixth digit of the six-digit alphanumeric number that is imprinted on the lens mount of the above EF lenses is of any of the following numbers, the lens is affected.
 
EF200mm f/2L IS USM: If the fifth and sixth digit is 00, 01, or 02.
EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM:If the fifth and sixth digit is 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, or 06.
 
How to Identify Affected Products:
 
Please check the six-digit alphanumeric number as indicated in the image below.
 

 
Support
 
The Canon Lenses affected by this phenomenon will be inspected and repaired free of charge starting from May 21, 2012. If you own one of the affected lenses, please contact our Customer Support Center.
 
This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
 
Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc
 
Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone: 1-800-OK-CANON, 1-800-652-2666
TDD: 1-866-251-3752
Email: carecenter@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: www.usa.canon.com/support

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body is back in stock at B&H.

eBay has the Canon EOS 7D DSLR with EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens featured as a Daily Deal - only $1,249.00 shipped (Compare at $1,549.00 for body alone after $150.00 instant rebate).

ISO 12233 Resolution Chart results have been added to the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Review page.

B&H has the hard to find Canon EF 600mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens (version I, new) back in stock again.

One day only: BuyDig has the Sandisk Ultra 64GB 30MB/s UHS-I Class 10 SDXC Memory Card for $43.95 shipped.

eBay (via Beach Camera) has the Canon EOS 60D DSLR, EF 50mm F/1.8 II Auto Focus Lens, Sandisk 64GB Ultra SDXC UHS-I Card and Carrying Case for only $899.00 shipped. This is the normal price for the camera alone after the current $100.00 instant rebate.

The Canon Store has dropped the price of the refurbished Canon EF 1.4x II and 2x II Extenders by $80.00 - from $343.99 to $275.19.

The Canon Store has both the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Kit in stock.
 
Again, Adorama also has both the Canon EOS 5D body-only and the with-lens kit in stock.

PocketWizard has revealed their firmware release plan for support of new products (primarily DSLRs).

eBay is featuring the Apple iPad 3rd Generation (16GB, Wi-Fi + 4G, Black/White, New) for only $599.00 shipped (compare at $629.00) as a Deal of the Day.

Going live at 2:00 EDT today and extending "Until Monday only", Adorama has the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Lens in Canon mount for only $599.00 shipped after $40.00 mail in rebate (reg $699.00).

I just receive word from Adorama that all of their Canon EOS 5D Mark III body preorders will be filled today with extras available.
 
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III bodies are not yet showing as in stock, but again, I'm told that extras are available - just place a preorder. How many extras are available is of course a good question - and I'll let you know that answer when I receive it.
 
Don't forget that the 5D III qualifies for the Canon doubled lens and flash rebates.
 
Update: Adorama now has both the Canon EOS 5D body-only and the with-lens kit in stock.

CPN has posted a Brutus Östling interview focusing on photographing birds with the Canon EOS 1D X.

B&H has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Kit in stock.

Adobe has announced that Creative Cloud is now live. Sign up by August 31st and get introductory pricing of $29.99 per month for the first year.

Use coupon code BGSaveinMay10 to get the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS for only $339.00 shipped at BuyDig.com.
 
This very popular camera model sells for $429.00 without the instant rebate in effect.

B&H is having a one day SanDisk memory card sale.
 
With 14 different SDHC/SDXC and CompactFlash memory cards included in the sale and with capacities ranging from 16GB to 128GB, something is available for everyone.

B&H has the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens (version I, new) in stock. I haven't seen one of these available in a long time.

J&R has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Kit in stock now. Act fast - I don't expect these to last very long.

Even better than yesterday's deal: Use coupon code THIRDS10 to get the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flash AND 4 AA 3100mAh Batteries/Charger Bundle for only $574.00 shipped (reg $599.00+ after $30.00 IR) at BuyDig.com.

Adorama expects to have the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Kit available in stock "in a few days".
 
Again, this lens is a great deal in the kit and a great choice for a pro-grade 5D Mark III general purpose lens. Sell it if you do not need it.
 
Also remember that the 5D III qualifies for the doubled Canon lens and lash rebates.

Nikon has posted their Fiscal Year 2012 Financial Results.

Use coupon code BuydigSaveMe25 to get the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flash for only $574.00 shipped (reg $599.00 after $30.00 IR) at BuyDig.com.

B&H has the hard-to-find Canon EOS 1D Mark IV in stock.

Adorama has the Canon Battery Pack LP-E5 (for Canon EOS Rebel XS, XSi and T1i DSLRs) on special for $34.95 shipped (reg $39.95). Now would be a good time to pick up a spare or two - or to replace your aging original.

From Canon USA:
 
Canon EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 7D Digital SLR Cameras of Choice for Stunts and Action Work on Set of “Marvel’s The Avengers”
 
1920 x 1080 HD Recording And 24p Frame Rate
 
Enable Gripping Point-Of-View Shots for Theatrical Filmmaking
 
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 9, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that its EOS 5D Mark II and 7D Digital SLR cameras have been used on the set of Marvel’s latest movie, “Marvel’s The Avengers,” to capture thrilling point-of-view (POV) action shots that can be seamlessly intercut with footage from the film’s principal 35mm and digital cinematography cameras to heighten the film’s visual impact. “Marvel’s The Avengers” shows an epic confrontation between nightmarish super villains attacking the Earth and the super-heroic team of Iron Man, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye and Black Widow. Directed by Joss Whedon, the film is the latest and most extraordinary Marvel Studios Super Hero movie to date.
 
With intense action and visual effects captured by the Canon cameras, “Marvel’s The Avengers” required close-quarter action work with unrepeatable stunts. “The 5D Mark II and the 7D digital SLR cameras produce excellent, cinema-worthy images. They are great for shooting additional angles that give film editors more options for creating powerfully immersive and kaleidoscopic views of action scenes,” explained the film’s cinematographer, Seamus McGarvey.
 
On the set of “Marvel’s The Avengers,” McGarvey and his crew used five Canon 5D Mark II cameras and two 7D models. Using multiple cameras limited the need to re-shoot complex action scenes, and the affordability and compact size of the cameras enabled the crew to obtain ample coverage by strategically angling them from various vantage points throughout the set. “The cameras’ small size was a major advantage to us. We were able to place them in tight locations that were really close to the big stunts, which would be too risky to do with bigger cameras that would require an operator and two assistants,” McGarvey said. He was able to slide one of the Canon cameras into a sewer grating, while placing another under a pile of debris for a key shot of a car hurtling toward the lens, flipping through the air on fire.
 
“We are thrilled that the EOS 5D Mark II and 7D Digital SLR cameras were called to action on the set of ‘Marvel’s The Avengers.’ We designed these cameras with versatility and flexibility in mind, and their ability to record beautiful 1920 x 1080 HD video, coupled with their compact size, make them an ideal fit for filmmakers looking to capture tight action shots,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A.
 
Compact, lightweight, and compatible with Canon’s wide selection of EF Series lenses, the Canon
 
5D Mark II and EOS 7D digital SLR cameras are equipped with large Canon CMOS sensors and Canon DIGIC 4 image processors that enable them to record exceptional full 1920 x 1080 HD video at the user-selectable frame rate of 24p (23.976 fps), which is the standard for today’s high-end filmmaking. Additionally, the cameras’ low-light capabilities were of major importance on the set of “Marvel’s the Avengers,” as many of the film’s scenes were shot at night.

Through May 23rd, use coupon code PXGD1010 (PXGD1010L for leather) to save 35% on 10x10" Photo Books at AdoramaPix.

BuyDig has the Sandisk Ultra 64GB 30MB/s UHS-I Class 10 SDXC Memory Card for $45.99 shipped.

BuyDig has the Sandisk Extreme 32GB 60MB/s CompactFlash Memory Card for $79.99 shipped. (thanks Kirill)

Lens vignetting, distortion and measurement results have been added to the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens Review page.
 
Flare testing is on hold pending a clear sky.

Sample images have been added to the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Review.
 
As usual, some of the images have tips included.

Head over to Lensrentals.com to see their new site. Looks great.

Firmware Update A 1.12, B 1.10 is now available for the Nikon 1 V1 (USA | Europe) and Nikon 1 J1 (USA | Europe).
 
Modifications enabled: "An issue that caused some frames to be duplicated in slow-motion movies recorded at a Frame rate setting of 1200 fps has been resolved."