Canon and Nikon News for 2010/11 Report News & Deals

In a press release issued today, ElcomSoft claims to have discovered a vulnerability in the Canon Original Data Security System.
 
Thanks Robert, Miko (www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=10221)

Adorama has the Lowepro Primus AW Premium Backpack - Arctic Blue for only $79.95 Shipped (regularly $179.95 - save $100).

Nikon has extended their current DSLR instant rebates through December 11th. B&H has the deals packaged:
 
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
Nikon D5000
Nikon D90
Nikon D7000
Nikon D300s
Nikon D700
Nikon D3S
Nikon D3X

Following close behind the short Black Friday/Cyber Monday PowerShot rebate promotion, Canon USA has announced a new, somewhat longer PowerShot Instant rebate program.
 
Save up to $50 on nine models (with the S95 and the G12 noticeably absent). The rebates are available through December 11, 2010.
 
B&H has the instant rebates in place.

Willoughby's Established 1898 via Amazon.com has the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM Lens in stock.

B&H has the Western Digital 2TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive for $84.95 shipped. The drive is OOS, but backorders are being taken. That is a LOT of storage space for the money.

I added a gallery of Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Lens Sample Pictures to the site. You will quickly notice the ultra-wide angle theme that this lens invites.

The-Digital-Picture.com is giving away a Think Tank Photo Urban Disguise 50. Go here to get the easy-to-enter instructions.

B&H has the Transcend 32GB Class 10 SDHC Memory Card for $51.03 shipped.

B&H has the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens for $596.00 shipped - $100.00 off.

Today, the USA celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday. While this holiday celebration is typically a time spent with friends and family, it is also a time to reflect on how blessed we are and to express "thanks". And one of my hearty expressions of THANKS goes you. I have greatly enjoyed meeting (virtualy) and getting to know so many of you. And without you, this site would not exist - It's really as simple as that. The site's support comes soley through your purchases made using the links on this site and through your referrals of others to the site who do the same.
 
As you do your Christmas shopping this year, please keep this site in mind. Most or all of the retailers below here have a Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal page(s) that will list all of their bargains. Experience no lines, no traffic and no parking hassles.
 
Again, Thanks! And happy Thanksgiving!
 

   

     

From 11/26 (Fri) through 12/3, use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY at Calumet to get up to 10% off of your order. Plus, ground shipping is free for cameras and lenses.
 
The coupon code discount breaks down as follows:
 
$5.00 off of $50.00 - $99.99
$10.00 off of $100.00 - $249.99
$25.00 off of $250.00 - $499.99
$50.00 off of $500.00 - $999.99
$100.00 off of $1,000.00 or more
 
In addition, save up to 50% on Calumet products.

Along with the Canon USA Rebel rebates just announced, another short term EOS Rebel XS Instant Rebate has been announced.
 
The rebate form PDF file is currently resulting in a drawing error when trying to open it, but the summary is:
 
"Save up to $220 on select Rebel XS kits. Purchases must be made between November 25, 2010 - November 27, 2010."
 
Get your Rebel XS from B&H.

Canon USA just announced a new set of EOS Rebel Instant Rebates.
 
Between now and January, 8 2011, save between $50 and $250 on the Rebel XS, Rebel T1i and Rebel T2i with the kit lens or with the kit lens and a telephoto zoom lens.
 
Get your Rebel from B&H.

Canon EOS 7D Firmware Update Version 1.2.3 is now available.
 
Firmware version 1.2.3 incorporates the following fixes.
 
1. Fixes a phenomenon in which the settings of the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 revert to the default settings when both the camera and the ST-E2 are set to auto power off.
 
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the Macro Ring Lite (MR-14EX, MT24-EX) and slave flashes do not sync while shooting wirelessly.

Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D Firmware Update Version 1.0.9 is now available.
 
Firmware version 1.0.9 incorporates the following fixes.
 
1. Fixes a phenomenon in which tone jumps become noticeable in some images, depending on the shooting scene, when shooting with the Auto Lighting Optimizer settings (Low / Standard / Strong).

You probably have already been inundated with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale catalogs and emails, and many more are coming. While bargains do show up in these sales (and I'll probably share some of my favorites with you), I usually find that there is far more hype than substance much of the time. Be sure to know what the regular online price is before getting too excited about an advertised sale.
 
And with that said, the best time to buy Canon and Nikon gear is usually when a rebate is available - especially an instant rebate. While that makes now the right time to buy many Canon and Nikon cameras and lenses (especially if on the large list of current Canon lens rebates), many of the "sales" you see for Canon and Nikon gear will be simply be using an instant rebate to get the sale price. And this means that that you don't have to get in line at 4:00 AM - and that your only pressure to make a decision should be to do so before the rebate expires.
 
 
If you buy one of the Canon DSLRs included in the Canon DSLR-plus-printer rebate, definitely pick up the PIXMA PRO9000 Mark II Printer for the $50.00 net cost. If for no other reason, get it because the printer comes with 8 full ink cartridges worth nearly $100.
 
You can always find the current Canon and Nikon rebates here:
 
Canon Camera and Lens Rebates
Nikon Camera and Lens Rebates
 
 
Use code "loyalty10" for $10 off orders over $150 plus free shipping at Abes of Maine.

Update: Adorama has the same discounts and even better prices!
 
Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Macintosh
Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Windows
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended for Macintosh
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended for Windows
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom V3
 
Use coupon code SAVE2010 at Adobe.com through Nov 30, 2010 to save:
 
Save $100 on Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 - Regularly $299, now $199.
Save $100 on Adobe Photoshop CS5 Full Version - Regularly $699, now $599.
Save $50 on Adobe Photoshop CS5 Upgrade Version - Regularly $199, now $149.
Save $200 on Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended Full Version - Regularly $999, now $799.
Save $100 on Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended Upgrade Version - Regularly $349, now $249.
Buy any Photoshop CS5 version (including the suites) and save an additional 30% on Lightroom 3.
 
Save $50 on Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 ($30 instant + $20 mail-in rebate).
Save $50 on Adobe Premiere Elements 9 ($30 instant + $20 mail-in rebate).
Save $55 on Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 & Premiere Elements 9 bundle.
 
Go to Adobe.com and use coupon code: SAVE2010
 
Save $50 off orders of $500 or more at Adobe.com with coupon code: BLKMON50
Save $20 off orders of $250 - $499 at Adobe.com with coupon code: BLKMON20
Free Shipping on all Adobe products with Promo Code: BLMONFS
Save $50 on Adobe Student and Teacher Edition Premium Suites with Promo Code: adobestudent
Free Shipping at the Adobe Education Store - PLUS, Save Up To 80% Enter Promo Code: EDUBLKMONFS

Reminder: The Canon EOS Rebel, 60D and 7D instant rebates expire tomorrow (Wed, Nov 24th).
 
Here are the cameras at B&H:
 
Canon EOS Rebel T2i, T1i, XS
Canon EOS 60D
Canon EOS 7D

Nikon has a new set of DSLR rebates in effect. Through November 27th, save up to $400 on a Nikon DSLR with a specific lens. B&H has packaged the deals:
 
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
Nikon D5000
Nikon D90
Nikon D7000
Nikon D300s
Nikon D700
Nikon D3S
Nikon D3X

Epson is offering a $300 mail in rebate with the purchase of a Stylus Photo R1900 or R2880 Inkjet Printer. This offer is good through December 4, 2010.
 
B&H also promotes a "$450 Conditional Mail-in-Rebate when purchased together with qualifying SLR camera - offer ends 12/31/2010" for the same printers
 
Unfortunately, these rebates do not stack. And unfortunately, the Epson DSLR+printer rebate and the Canon DSLR+ printer rebates will not stack (both require the UPC), but the Epson R1900 has been selling at a higher price on EBay recently.
 
Here are the Epson printers at B&H:
 
Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer
Stylus Photo R2880 Inkjet Printer

PDN's PhotoPlus Virtual Event will be held on Wed, Dec 8th.
 
Registration is free.

"CF 6.0 Introduces Performance and Feature Enhancements"
 
Cupertino, California – November 18, 2010 – The CompactFlash Association (CFA) announces the CF 6.0 specification, a new CFA logo, and a refreshed website coinciding with the CFA celebrating fifteen years of performance leadership in flash memory card markets.
 
The CF 6.0 specification adds performance and functionality to the current CF 5.0 specification based on the PATA (Parallel ATA) interface while maintaining backward compatibility. In conjunction with this new specification, CFA has completed a refresh to both the CFA logo and website allowing for improved navigation, future product and market application information along with enhanced member benefits. The CF 6.0 specification includes a new Sanitize Command, Trim Usage Guidelines and an Operating Temperature Range function along with adding Ultra DMA Mode 7 which supports 167 MB/second speed. The new CF 6.0 specification is available for immediate download from the new enhanced CFA website.

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Lens Review
 
This is a fun lens.

Canon USA has announced a short-term PowerShot Instant rebate program.
 
Save up to $60 on eleven models (including the excellent S95). The rebates are available from Nov 21 - 24, 2010 (only four days).
 
B&H has the instant rebates in place.

November 19, 2010
Tamron Co., Ltd.
 
Regarding Inventory Sufficiency of the SP70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005)
 
Since Tamron released in Japan the SP70-300 F/4.5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) telephoto zoom lens in August 2010, orders have greatly exceeded expectations. Tamron is extremely grateful for this stong consumer response, but an unfortunate side effect has been the difficulty of production volume to keep pace with demand. We would like to reassure all customers who are waiting for this product that we are currently doing everything we can to meet demand levels, and offer our sincerest apologies for such resulting inconvenience.
 
We appreciate the patience and understanding of Tamron customers as we promptly address these temporary inventory issues. Tamron reiterates its commitment to maintaining the satisfaction that its loyal customers have come to expect over the years.
 
The lens still appears to be available in the USA - and at $399 shipped after mail-in rebate, the price is right:
 
Canon Mount: B&H (taking preorders) | Adorama | Amazon.com
 
Nikon Mount: B&H | Adorama | Amazon.com

From Think Tank Photo:
 
NEWLY REDESIGNED HYDROPHOBIA® 300-600 RELEASED
 
We have upgraded our rain cover for super telephoto lenses, the Hydrophobia 300-600. The Hydrophobia 300-600 V2.0 pre-mounts to the lens hood to be quickly deployed during inclement weather. If bad weather is intermittent, the rain cover can stay in the pre-mounted position but pulled out to cover the camera when needed. The rain cover now offers a larger clear window on back for increased view of the camera and LCD screen. Version 2.0 also features a tethered lens hood cover to keep moisture or debris from hitting the front lens element, while the camera is not being used.
 
For smaller lenses up to a 70-200 we also have the Hydrophobia® 70-200 and the Hydrophobia® Flash 70-200 with built-in flash protector. They feature side arm holes for focusing and accessing switches. And now, without exposing your expensive bodies and lenses to the elements, you can change memory cards and batteries without taking off the rain covers. The external Camera Strap (included) eliminates the need to remove the strap attached to the camera body. Click here for a video showing the Hydrophobia 70-200 in action.
 
NEWLY REDESIGNED CAMERA STRAPS RELEASED
 
We have completely redesigned our Camera Straps. The Camera Strap V2.0 features non-slip material on both sides so the strap will not slip off the shoulder, even if the strap is upside down! Designed for less bulk and increased portability, the Camera Strap V2.0 also attaches to Think Tank backpacks and harnesses by using the Camera Support Straps (sold separately).

Standardized test results have been added to the Zeiss 100mm f/2.0 Makro-Planar T* ZE Lens Review page.
 
Update: I have temporarily removed the ISO 12233 chart results for the Zeiss 50mm f/2.0 Makro-Planar T* ZE Lens and the Zeiss 100mm f/2.0 Makro-Planar T* ZE Lens review pages. While both lenses show excellent resolution right into the corners, the results are showing some flaring around the edges of the details in the chart. Zeiss does not think this should be happening, so I'm going to test a Canon lens simultaneuosly with a Zeiss lens - and perhaps test using two camera bodies. Stay tuned for the results (probably next week).

BuyDig has the Canon EOS 60D with a free 16GB SD card for only $895.00 shipped.
 
1. Go to BuyDig
 
2. Search for the 60D's SKU: CNEOS60D and add it to the cart (the 16GB card also shows up)
 
3. Search for the Sakar 3pc. Lens Cleaning Kit's SKU: SAKCLK and add it to the cart (the $113.98 discount and coupon code COMBODEAL show up)
 
4. (optional) Add the Canon PIXMA PRO9000 Mark II printer (SKU: CNPRO9000M) to your cart to qualify for the $400.00 mail in rebate (AMEX Card).

B&H has announced that ground service into Canada via Purolator is now available.
 
This service requires that you prepay all necessary VAT and HST / PST / GST fees at checkout, but doing so allows Purolator to expedite your package and allows B&H to offer an economical shipping solution to Canadian customers.
 
Note that some of the items B&H sells cannot be exported to Canada due to manufacturer or government restrictions. You will receive an on-screen notice if you attempt put an item in your shopping cart or attempt to check out with items that are restricted.
 
B&H to Canada Estimated Shipping Timetable:
 

Shipping To	Estimated Delivery
Calgary	4-5 Business Days
Edmonton	4-5 Business Days
Halifax	3-4 Business Days
Moncton	3-4 Business Days
Montreal	2-3 Business Days
Ottawa	2-3 Business Days
Quebec	2-3 Business Days
Regina	4-5 Business Days
Saskatoon	4-5 Business Days
St. John’s	5-6 Business Days
Toronto	2-3 Business Days
Vancouver	5-6 Business Days
Winnipeg	3-4 Business Days

Standardized test results have been added to the Zeiss 50mm f/2 ZE Makro Planar Lens Review page.

I love the idea: Inflatable Photo Studio

Canon Canada celebrates 100 months atop the Canadian digital still camera (DSC) market with the 100 PowerShots to Thanks Canada Contest (Canada residents only).

Adorama has the Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket for $189.95 shipped (normally $220.39).

Adorama has the Lowepro Orion AW Convertible Camera Bag for $79.95 shipped (normally $139.95).

B&H has the Nikon D7000 + 18-105mm VR Lens Kit in stock.
 
Update: Now available for preorder.

Newegg has the Canon EOS 60D for only $899.00 shipped using promo code EMCZZZN73 for an extra $100 off (in addition to the $100 instant rebate).
 
Definitely get the Canon PIXMA PRO9000 Mark II printer at the same time for a net $60 additional after rebate (AMEX GC).

Many of you have used this site's Canon Lens Date Code Lookup page to determine when your Canon lens was manufactured. I regret to inform you that this ability may be disappearing from the Canon scene.
 
I have been getting reports (thanks for them) for a while now that the latest Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lenses are being produced without the date code and with a longer 10-digit serial number. Chuck Westfall (Canon USA) has confirmed that this is indeed the case, but he was not yet able to determine if the longer serial number may have the date code embedded in it.
 
I welcome any new information in this regard - and will share with you anything I learn. Stay tuned!

Apple's latest release of Mac OS X, v10.6, adds among many other things, support for the Canon EOS 60D, Canon PowerShot S95 and Nikon D3100.
 
The full list of supported cameras is available.

A handful of Canon EOS 60D sample pictures have been added to the the Canon EOS 60D Review.

Launch of the NPS Global website
 
November 9, 2010
 
TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new Nikon Professional Services (NPS) global website today, November 9, 2010. The new NPS Global site will serve as one of the measures in which Nikon reinforces its services for professional photographers.
 
NPS is a membership organization through which Nikon offers support and services to professional photographers throughout the world. For nearly half a century, NPS has not only provided routine maintenance and repair services for professional photographers' equipment, but has also provided support for them at international events held throughout the world. With the expansion of Nikon's lineups of high-end digital-SLR cameras, NIKKOR lenses and other accessories, the NPS Global site has been developed to serve as a portal that distributes the latest information to assist NPS members working globally in their photographic activities.
 
In addition to introducing an overview of NPS activities, the NPS Global site will offer members greater convenience. For example, it provides: links to regional NPS sites to find out about practical local information, local service facility list for photographers to visit when they face with equipment problems while they are on overseas assignment, and world-wide NPS service depot information. The site will also offer contents, such as the introduction of effective techniques for using professional equipment. All of these information can be accessed by professional and advanced amateur photographers who are not NPS members.
 
As a manufacturer of imaging products that leads the professional industry, Nikon will continue to expand and enhance the contents of the NPS Global site and offer new services that fulfill user needs in order to reinforce its support and service organization.
 
Visit: Nikon Professional Services Website

DxO Optics 11/08/2010 Press Release:
 
Immediate availability of the new DxO Optics Pro v6.5 software for Mac and Windows
 
DxO Optics Pro v6.5 features exclusive Single Shot HDR technology for optimized rendering of contrasted scenes, improved RAW conversion, Lightroom 3 support and increased cameras and lenses support. Exceptional 30 percent holiday season discount through December 25th 2010.
 
What’s new in version 6.5:
 
HDR rendering from single RAW shots to reveal the full dynamic range of high contrast scenes without the need for cumbersome bracketing;
 
Improved RAW conversion engine for 100 percent automatic processing and unrivalled productivity at any ISO ranging from 100 to 100.000, delivering more natural images;
 
Integration of Lightroom 3 support providing photographers with the best of both image processing and image management worlds;
 
Numerous interface improvements, including a new large preview window for detailed inspection of images before adding them into a project;
 
Support for the following cameras, in both the Standard and Elite editions of DxO Optics Pro:
 
- Canon EOS 60D, PowerShot S95 and PowerShot G12
- Nikon D3100
- Pentax K-x
- Sony A290
 
150 new DxO Optics Modules covering numerous camera bodies.
 
*** Save $70/$100 on DXO Optics Pro Elite/Standard at B&H through 12/25/2010.

The Canon Digital Learning Center has posted a set of DPP v3.8 video tutorials.

The Canon EOS 60D Review is now online.

Adorama has the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV DSLR in refurbished (expect like new) for only $4,199.00 shipped.
 
The Canon Refurbished inventory at Adorama has just been updated, but the number of available items only modestly increased.

Amazon.com is now taking Canon EF 70-300mm L Lens preorders.

Rob reports that the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS L USM Lens "has arrived in the shops over here in The Netherlands!"
 
As I mentioned yesterday, B&H is accepting Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM Lens preorders.

Canon UK has some nice promotions/rebates in place right now. Use the links below for the details:
 
• Expand your creativity with Canon EF Lenses (7D or 5D II + Lens rebates)
 
• Light up your Christmas (PowerShot and EOS 500D Cash Back)
 
• Expand your horizons with £100/€119 cashback (PIXMA Pro9000/Pro9500 Mark II Printers)
 
Consider buying from Amazon.co.uk (recently added to the site for my UK friends).

PocketWizard firmware v5.200 for the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Canon is now available for download via PocketWizard Utility.
 
More information about this update can be found in the Owner's Manual Addendum.

B&H is accepting Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM Lens preorders.
 
This historically means that the lens will be available very soon - and that you will receive a lens out of the first shipment if you preorder from B&H now.
 
The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS L USM Lens Review page is currently a hands-on preview of this new lens.

Get a gift card worth up to 10% of your purchase at J&R by using coupon code ANNIV39 on or before Nov 19, 2010.
 
The coupon code breaks down as follows:
 
Spend $100 - $249, get a $10 gift card
Spend $250 - $999, get a $25 gift card
Spend $1000 and up, get a $50 gift card
 
The gift card should automatically be added to your cart. The fine print for this coupon code includes: Redeemable only between Dec 1 and Dec 15, 2010, certain products are excluded (Sony, Bose, gift cards ...), 1 use per family per day.

Flare test results have been added to the following lens review/review placeholder pages:
 
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens Review
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens Review
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM Lens Review
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Lens Review
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Lens Review
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Lens Review
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens Review
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS Lens Review
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II LD Lens Review
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Lens Review
 
Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR DX Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR II Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 24mm f/1.4G AF-S ED Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF IF Nikkor Lens Review
Nikon 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF Nikkor Lens Review

You've seen them before - and they are back for the duration of 2010. Canon DSLR Plus Printer Rebates are back in effect through December 31st.
 
If you are buying a select DSLR, this is a great deal for the printer. Sell the printer to make the DSLR deal even better. Stack the current Current Canon Camera and Lens Rebates onto the printer deal and the savings reach very nice levels.
 
Here are the Canon PIXMA Pro Printers at B&H.

Adorama has the Manfrotto 055XB Tripod on sale for $154.90 shipped (a $20 savings).
 
This tripod is a very good value. It is not a Gitzo, but it doesn't cost nearly as much either.

A new set of Nikon DSLR plus lens rebates are now in effect until November 20th. And once again, B&H has packaged the deals:
 
Nikon D3000
Nikon D3100
Nikon D5000
Nikon D90
Nikon D7000
Nikon D300s
Nikon D700
Nikon D3S
Nikon D3X

Adorama has the Nikon 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S VR NIKKOR Lens Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A for $3,699.00 shipped.
 
While I am a big fan of Canon refurbished cameras and lenses with their same-as-new warranty (from Adorama), I am generally less excited about Nikon refurbished gear due to the 5 year warranty on new lenses compared to the 90 day refurbished warranty. But an $1,100 savings on a really nice lens gets my attention.
 
Here is the rest of Adorama's Nikon Refurbished inventory.

Nikon USA has posted full versions of WT-4 Setup Utility v1.2.0 and Thumbnail Selector v1.2.0.

Amazon.com has Lowepro Lens Cases for as little as $6.95 shipped (1W & 2 - free shipping requires $25 minimum purchase).

Adorama has a great deal on the Profoto Acute2 2400ws ProValue Pack (with Acute2 Power Pack & 2 Flash Heads) - only $2,990.00 shipped (regularly $4,115.00).

Adorama has the excellent Gitzo GM2541 Monopod (Series 2, Mountaineer, Carbon Fiber, Max Height: 63") for only $219.90 shipped ($40 off).

Today, November 1, 2010, Tamron Celebrates its 60th anniversary with a press release and a 60th Anniversary Special Contents Site.

Canon USA has announced new PowerShot Rebates. Save up to $50 on select PowerShot digital cameras. Purchases must be made between October 31, 2010 - November 20, 2010.
 
Qualifying products include:
 
PowerShot A490
PowerShot A495
PowerShot A3000 IS
PowerShot A3100 IS
PowerShot SD1300 IS
PowerShot SD1400 IS
PowerShot SD3500 IS
PowerShot SX30 IS
PowerShot SX210 IS
PowerShot SX130 IS
 
(links are to B&H product listings)

Canon USA has announced a delay for most of the newly-announced Canon EF Lenses.
 
The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM Lens is on schedule for delivery after November 19th and the EF 1.4x III and EF 2x III Extenders are on schedule for a December ship date.