Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving USA!
I have a lot to be thankful for, but I especially want to express my thanks to you for making this site possible. Without you, this site would not exist - It's really as simple as that.
As you do your holiday shopping online this year, please keep this site in mind. My inbox has been filling up with Black Friday deals (some will only show up Friday morning) from the retailers included on the site. I can't keep up with all of them, so, it is probably easiest to just send you to the Support This Site page. Most of the retailers listed have a Black Friday deal page(s) that will list all of their bargains. Start at the first and go through all of them. And experience no traffic or parking hassles. :)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
About 20 lenses have been added to the Camera Lens Product Image Comparison. Most of the non-super telephoto Canon lenses are now included.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens Review
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Adobe has posted:
Camera Raw 5.6 Release Candidate
Lightroom 2.6 Release Candidate
Newly supported Canon camera models are the Canon EOS 7D, Canon PowerShot G11 and Canon PowerShot S90.
Adorama asked me to share two printer deals with you.
Both printers are $50 with the appropriate coupon code:
Canon Selphy ES30 Compact 4"x6" Photo Printer - coupon code S2446655
Canon Selphy CP770 Compact 4"x6" Photo Printer - coupon code S2446656
Both printers are FREE after rebate with the purchase of a Canon digital camera.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The Canon Refurbished inventory at Adorama has just been updated. There are 138 items showing as available right now.
Again, you will need to dig through the camera kits to find lots of great cameras and lenses available. Since we are in a Canon instant rebate period (= great deals), be sure to check the new price of the lens you are interested in before making the purchase.
Expect like-new gear with a 1 year Adorama warranty - Act fast - the good deals on good gear usually don't last long. Here are some of the deals ...
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens - $1,949.95 (save $170)
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens - $1,499.00 (save $190)
Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Lens - $399.95 (save $30)
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens - $499.95 (save $100)
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM Macro Lens - $1,199.95 (save $170)
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens - $6,699.00 (save $400)
Canon Extender EF 1.4x II - $259.95 (save $49)
Canon Extender EF 2x II - $269.95 (save $29)
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens - $949.95 (save $40)
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens - $949.95 (save $100)
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens - $1,049.95 (save $49)
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens - 2,369.95 (save $69)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens - $1,049.95 (save $85)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens - $1,099.95 (save $120)
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM Lens - $479.95 (save $49)
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Canon Virtual Plant Tour: How are Professional Use Digital Camcorders Made?
Not the manufacture of a DSLR, but this 17 minute is still an interesting watch.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Adorama has some great deals on
SanDisk Extreme III memory cards.
Link is to a 3-pack of 8GB CF cards for $69.95 after MIR. That's only $23.32 per quality 8GB card.
Check out the rest of the SanDisk deals by searching Adorama's site for SanDisk Extreme III.
Friday, November 13, 2009
More Canon EOS-1D Mark IV information:
Canon Digital Learning Center Videos (thanks Greg)
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Explained Explained - by Canon Europe
CDLC's What's New in the EOS-1D Mark IV: Improved CMOS Sensor
CDLC's What's New in the EOS-1D Mark IV: Advanced Autofocus System
I plan to have the Canon EOS 7D Review completed on or by Monday.
I apologize for inadvertently posting a partially completed 7D review recently. I (apparently) accidentally loaded it to the production server along with another updated review.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV White Paper (7.8 MB, 123pg .PDF) is available for download.
Here is the Saturday Night Live Opening Title video. Drag the slider to about 4:48 into the show. (thanks Michael and Jon-Michael)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Owner's Manual (6.5 MB .PDF) is available for download.
Monday, November 9, 2009
New to the site: Camera Lens Product Image Comparison
I have the images for most of the Canon lenses shot. Many are on the site now and the balance will be available soon.
Using mouseover links, the new Camera Lens Product Image Comparison feature makes it easy to compare the size/shape of a lens to other lenses.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Chuck Westfall's November Tech Tips are online at TheDigitalJournalist.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens Review
Canon has released EOS 7D Firmware v1.1.0
"Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following fixes.
1. Corrects a phenomenon that in images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible."
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Canon has announced a new DSLR + Lenses Rebate for Nov 1 - Nov 21, 2009.
Rebates (mostly $200) are available for the Canon EOS 50D, Rebel T1i, Rebel XSi and Rebel XS - all with a specific set of kit and tele-zoom lenses.
Hit the Canon DSLR Reviews page, select the camera you are interested in and use the link to your favorite retailer.
Also available is an up-to-$700 rebate on select Canon Printers and DSLR/Printer combinations.
Included printers are the Canon Pixma Pro 9000/9500 Mark II (B&H link).
Included DSLRs are the Canon EOS T1i, 50D, 5D Mark II, 1D Mark III and 1Ds Mark III (B&H link).
Sell the printer if you don't need/want it.
For more details, see the rebate form linked from this B&H EOS 5D Mark II page.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Updated: Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di Lens Review
ISO 12233 chart results from the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III have been added.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Updated: Sigma 105mm F/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Review
ISO 12233 chart results from the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III have been added.
The Cavernous Think Tank Photo Urban Disguise ® 70 Pro Shoulder Bag (press release) has been released.
It is available now.
Zeiss has announced the Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZE Lens (press release)