Canon and Nikon News for 2015/02 (Page 3) Report News & Deals  ►

eBay (via ThePixelHub - 99% Positive Feedback) has the Canon EOS 6D DSLR Camera (review) available for $1,199.99 with free shipping. Compare at $1,499.00 after $300.00 mail-in rebate.
 
Note: This is likely a grey market item and therefore technically not eligible for a Canon USA warranty. The auction notes that a Canon USA waranty is included, but a site visitor just contacted us to indicate this may not be the case (according to an email exchange with the seller).

eBay (via GetItDigital) has the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens (review) available for $617.99 with free shipping. Compare at $1,149.00.
 
Note: This is likely a grey market item and therefore would not technically qualify for a Canon USA warranty.

 
Canon USA has posted several Quick Tips to its YouTube channel with most being targeted to video shooters. See below for the full list of new additions.
 
Canon Quick Tips
 

• Dual Pixel CMOS AF (embedded above)
• EOS 5D Mark III Syncing Audio Over HDMI with External Recorders
• ISO Settings
• Shutter Settings
• Importance of Shutter Speed
• Large vs. Small Sensors
• Benefits of Custom Controls
• Still Frame Extraction from 4K Video Files
• AF Point Expansion
• Multi-Exposures
• EF vs. EF-S lenses
• AI Servo AF Fundamentals
• Ultra wide-angle lenses

From Adobe:
 
Adobe Photoshop Turns Twenty-Five – A Cultural Icon, Photoshop Shapes the Way We View the World
 
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Feb. 19, 2015 — Adobe Photoshop, the imaging software that continues to redefine creativity in the digital age, turns 25 today. Photoshop touches virtually all the inspirational imagery that surrounds us: the high-impact logo on your morning cup of coffee; the new app you download on your iPhone; the sleek design of your running shoes; the Hollywood blockbuster that you’ll see tonight. Photoshop continues to blaze a trail, with amazing new features added in every release and new mobile apps that extend the power of Photoshop to iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
 
“For 25 years, Photoshop has inspired artists and designers to craft images of stunning beauty and reality-bending creativity,” said Shantanu Narayen, Adobe president and chief executive officer. “From desktop publishing, to fashion photography, movie production, website design, mobile app creation and now 3D Printing, Photoshop continues to redefine industries and creative possibilities. And today that Photoshop magic is available to millions of new users, thanks to Adobe Creative Cloud.”
 
Photoshop is one of the most recognized software brands in the world with tens of millions of users, and is the go-to application for digital image manipulation across all media: from print, to film, to the Web. Photoshop features — such as Layers, The Healing Brush, Content Aware Fill and Camera Raw — have empowered creatives to produce their best work. Photoshop technology is also at the heart of Adobe Lightroom, essential software for both professional and amateur photographers. And to meet the needs of today's visual artists, Photoshop and Lightroom mobile apps enable creatives to work on image files seamlessly across desktop computers, tablets and smartphones.
 
Photoshop’s success helped Adobe deliver the creative industry’s most comprehensive set of tools. No other company serves the creative industry with such a wide range of products and services. In addition to Photoshop, applications like Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Dreamweaver and others have pushed creativity forward, no matter what the media. And today Adobe Creative Cloud services, such as Behance and Creative Talent Search, are helping a new generation of creatives find a global audience and market for their work.
 
The secret of Photoshop’s massive popularity has been its constantly evolving capabilities and an incredible pipeline of deep image science. This pipeline of innovation is now getting to customers faster than ever before, with Photoshop and Lightroom desktop and mobile apps constantly updated, as part of Adobe Creative Cloud.
 
To celebrate this Photoshop milestone, Adobe is showcasing 25 of the most creative visual artists under 25 who use Photoshop. To be considered, artists upload their projects to Behance and use the tag “Ps25Under25.” In the coming months, those selected will take over the Photoshop Instagram handle (@Photoshop) for two weeks and present their work for the world to see. Fredy Santiago, a 24-year old Mexican-American artist and illustrator based in Ventura, California will be the first to display his incredible images, beginning today.
 
The company is also launching an advertising campaign, “Dream On," for The Academy Awards — as a tribute to 25 years of amazing art created in Photoshop. The TV commercial includes incredible work from Photoshop artists and iconic images from major motion pictures that used Photoshop in the making, including Avatar, Gone Girl, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Shrek. The spot can be seen here.
 
Adobe's Photoshop Photography Program is only $9.99 per month (Photoshop CC + Lightroom).

B&H has the Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 Circular Fisheye Lens available for $229.95 with free shipping and 4% Rewards. Regularly $299.95.
 
Product Highlights:
 

• Full-Circle Image
• Wide 5.8mm Focal Length
• Aperture Range of f/3.5-22
• APS-C & Full Frame Compatibility
• Close Focusing from 0.25" to Infinity
• 185° Angle of View
• Focus Distance & DOF Scale
• Smooth Manual Focusing
• Creative Flare Effect

Hot Deal: For a limited time, B&H has the DJI Ronin 3-Axis Brushless Gimbal Stabilizer available for $500.00 off – now only $2,499.00 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $2,999.00.
 
Features:
 

• Supports Cameras up to 16 Pounds
• Precision of Control: ±0.02°
• Transmitter for Remote Pan/Tilt Control
• Tool-Less Balance Adjustment System
• Assistant Software for iOS and Windows
• Bluetooth Wireless Interface for Setup
• 15mm Rods + Mount Points for Accessories
• USB and PowerTap Power Outputs
• Gimbal Tuning Stand Included
• Included Hard Case Holds Gimbal and More

From Canon:
 
TOKYO, February 18, 2015—Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. announced today that the Company will support the Games of the XXXII Olympiad and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) as a Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner in the category of Still Cameras and Desktop Reprographic Hardware which include desktop printers.
 
Canon has entered an agreement with the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, making the Company a Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner. In this capacity, Canon will contribute to the delivery of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which will be held in 2020 in Tokyo, and in addition, will provide support to the Japanese national Olympic and Paralympic teams competing from 2016 to 2020.
 
Tokyo 2020 Gold Partners are positioned as the highest tier of the Tokyo 2020 domestic Sponsorship Programme. As a sponsor of Tokyo 2020, Canon products and services in the still cameras and desktop reprographic hardware categories, which include desktop printers, will be designated as Official Products of the Games.
 
Canon will provide behind-the-scenes support to members of the press covering the Games, including camera and lens maintenance services and product loans. Drawing from the Company's experience and know-how cultivated to date, Canon will improve on-site media support for cameras during Tokyo 2020, including on-site camera service and support centers to assist the numerous journalists and sports photographers from various countries and regions across the world.
 
Canon will continue contributing to the advancement of sports through the use of Canon still cameras and desktop reprographic hardware which include desktop printers.
 
For more information, check out the original press release.

For a limited time, DigitalRev has the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens (Canon/Nikon) available for $379.00. Compare at $499.00.
 
Note: When purchased by US customers, items sold by DigitalRev are considered grey market.

BuyDig.com has a WD 2TB Elements Portable HD + Lightroom 5 Bundle available for an in-cart price of $99.99 with free standard shipping.
 
Note: Price drops to $99.99 in-cart. Considering that the drive alone sells for $84.00 after $30.00 instant savings, this is like getting Adobe Lightroom 5 for only $16.00 (excellent deal).

eBay (via GetItDigital) has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera (review) available for $1,999.99 with free shipping. Compare at $2,799.00 after mail-in rebate.
 
Note: This appears to be a grey market item. As such, it would not technically qualify for a Canon USA warranty. For warranty questions, please contact the seller.

Adorama has a Flashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws Flash with Blast Power Pack Bundle available for $399.95 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $519.95 if purchased separately.
 
Bundle Includes
 

• Flashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws Flash
• Flashpoint Blast Power Pack BP-960 - (Li-polymer, 4500mAh)
• Flashpoint Wireless Remote
• Flashpoint Wireless Receiver for StreakLight Flash
• Flashpoint Streaklight Umbrella Reflector Kit

From CreativeLive:
 
Third Annual CreativeLive Photoshop Week Gathers Renowned Experts on Photoshop and Lightroom to Educate Photographers and Creative Pros …Free!
 
Seattle, WA – February 17, 2015 – Nearly every photographer and graphic artist relies on Photoshop to help them refine and perfect their creations before presenting them to clients, friends, and family members. CreativeLive, the premier source for online education, is once again bringing together the world’s foremost experts to create Photoshop Week (February 23-28, 2015), a weeklong series of online seminars brought directly to the convenience of your computer, and in the comfort of your studio or home. To register for the live seminars and view a complete class schedule of Photoshop and Lightroom topics, visit CreativeLive.com.
 
Over the course of six days, CreativeLive will stream 49 live classes presented by the industry’s leading Photoshop experts including Dave Cross, Tim Grey, Jason Hoppe, Mike Kelley, Matt Kloskowski, Julieanne Kost, Jared Platt, Julia Kuzmenko McKim, Aaron Nace, Chris Orwig, Colin Smith, Paul Trani and Ben Willmore. Each 90 minute class provides a detailed look at the hottest topics for a comprehensive learning experience that can be applied to your graphics and photography.
 
Viewers will also have an opportunity to purchase and download any of the 49 classes to create an on-demand personal library of Photoshop and Lightroom tutorials from the very best in the business. The cost for downloading the entire course curriculum is $299. Individual classes can be downloaded and archived for on-demand viewing for $19 each.
 
“CreativeLive is the source more than two million photographers have turned to for live online learning,” explains George Varanakis, General Manager of Photo at CreativeLive. “Photoshop Week offers a very comprehensive curriculum presented by the most renowned experts in the industry. While all the classes are available free when airing live, the entire collection of classes are also available for on-demand viewing and critical study.”
 
From beginner to advanced users, photographers who tune into Photoshop Week will find what they learn to be an invaluable asset to their day-to-day workflow actions. Whether it’s a new feature or technique such as Introduction to 3D in Photoshop or a refresher course on Layer Effects, the viewers will listen and learn from the very best in the business. Visit the CreativeLive website to review the entire schedule of classes and build your personal calendar for Photoshop Week.

From Photoshelter:
 
Get tips to attract clients and land more wedding gigs
 
It's hard to believe wedding season is just around the corner! To help you put your best foot forward, we've partnered up with Tamron to put together our latest guide, How to Grow a Wedding Photography Business. Get tips to attract the wedding clients you want, develop a solid pricing plan, and have your clients bubble over with excitement when it comes to your exceptional customer service.
 
In this guide you’ll also learn:
 

• How to screen for the best clients
• The most important thing to do when first starting out
• What to do on the big day to make an impression
• How to establish a strong brand identity
• Why your customer service should be above-and-beyond
• How to take natural looking photos

Plus get insights from 6 seasoned wedding photographers who share their tips to tackle the market and build a successful wedding photography business.
 
Get the free guide.

From Canon USA:
 
The Contest Opens February 25, Inviting Consumers of All Skill Levels to Submit Trailers of Their Everyday Life Moments
 
NEW YORK, N.Y., February 17, 2015 - Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced that actor, Josh Hutcherson, star of The Hunger Games franchise, has partnered with Canon U.S.A. Inc. and Ron Howard for Project Imagination: The Trailer, and for the first time ever, anyone's life moments can become a movie trailer and inspire a Hollywood film. The user-generated experiment invites consumers of all skill levels to create and submit trailers of their everyday life moments, resulting in one winning trailer selected by Ron Howard and Josh Hutcherson, which will ultimately inspire a short film in which Hutcherson will star and produce.
 
"Josh Hutcherson is going to be a great addition, empowering a whole new generation to pick up a camera and realize they are far more creative than they give themselves credit for in their everyday life moments," said Ron Howard. "I encourage people to really have fun with their storytelling; who knows, the kid's birthday party might end up looking like a horror film or a trailer for a fantastic thriller that could truly captivate us."
 
"I'm fascinated by filmmaking and recently sat down with Ron Howard to hear about the history of Project Imagination," said Josh Hutcherson. "The creative process truly excites me, as does officially joining the cast of Canon's Project Imagination: The Trailer. I'm really looking forward to starring in a film inspired by user-generated trailer submissions."
 
Submissions will open on February 25 at imagination.usa.canon.com. Until then, consumers can visit the website and get inspired by watching "The Trailer of Your Life" - a 45-second trailer about the project, leveraging everyday footage from everyday consumers. The site also includes Ron Howard's tips for creating trailers.
 
Project Imagination: The Trailer marks Ron Howard's third time partnering with Canon, a brand that aligns with his conviction that people's everyday lives are visually and cinematically worth recording.
 
"We're delighted to continue our great partnership with Ron Howard and welcome Josh Hutcherson to the project," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO Canon U.S.A.

Through February 27, use coupon code WINTER15 at LensRentals to save 15% on your rental.
 
Promotion Details:
 

• Valid for any order placed between Feb 16-27th, 2015
• Can not be combined with any other offers

To support this site, click on the appropriate product review and then click the button beside the camera/lens you want to rent.

I wanted to visually see the new Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens beside the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens and the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens. So, I sized the lenses to scale and composited a prime Art lens family photo. You can definitely see the family resemblance.
 
B&H is accepting preorders for the Sigma 24mm Art Lens with initial shipments expected to arrive March 20th, 2015.

Through February 22, use coupon code PXAPB35 at AdoramaPix to receive 35% off your photo books order.