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Archive for April, 2006

Review of New Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 Lens

Friday, April 28th, 2006

April 27, 2006: I’ve mentioned on the show that my next major camera-related purchase might be the new, not-yet released Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 Lens. I like the fixed aperature, the image stabilization and the nice range (especially on the wide angle).
What I don’t like is the $1,200 price tag. Yikes! Is it worth it.  This review on […]

Shoud This Be This Expensive?

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

April 25, 2006: I want to purchase a wireless remote shutter release for my Canon 20D. This doesn’t seem like an item that should break the bank.
But it turns out that the damn thing (the LC-5) lists for $680! Amazon.com has it for $525 and BH Photo wants $399! Even at that price - holy […]

Save Money With Canon Rebates

Monday, April 24th, 2006

April 23, 2006: If you’re shopping for a high end camera, lenses other Canon accessories, check out their latest rebates here. You can save $100 on the Digital Rebel XT, which was Popular Photography’s highest rated DSLR under $1,000.  Or, you could really break the bank and save $300 on the 5D. 
However, I do want […]

Another Reason to be Glad

Monday, April 24th, 2006

April 23, 2006: Are they trying to turn people towards digital photography? This is from Cameratown.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 17 — Eastman Kodak Company announced today that it will increase prices on a range of consumer, professional, and some motion picture films.  Specifics will vary on a market-by-market and product-by-product basis.

Price increases for consumer and professional […]

The Digital Photography Show #5 – How To Make A Digital Scrapbook

Saturday, April 22nd, 2006

The Digital Photography Show #5 – How To Make A Digital Scrapbook
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Thanks for joining us for the fantastic fifth episode of the Digital Photography Show!
Today, Michael and I talk about Apple Aperture, a program we criticized in our first episode for costing too much. What’s happened since then? Apple’s cut the […]

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Childish Recommendations for Parents

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

April 17, 2006: Child.com has some recommendations for parents who want to preserve their family memories. On the plus side, the author recommends cameras, software and printers for three different levels of interest (starter, intermediate and advanced photographers). On the minus side, he doesn’t address what I have found to be the most important consideration […]

The Digital Photography Show #4 – Turning Your Hobby Into Cash: Starting Your Own Photo Business

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

The Digital Photography Show #4 – Turning Your Hobby Into Cash: Starting Your Own Photo Business
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April 12, 2006: Thanks for joining us for the fabulous fourth episode of the Digital Photography Show!
Today, Michael and I take a trip through his camera bag. What lenses and other accessories does this Nikon […]

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Looking for a Bargain on a Point and Shoot Camera?

Monday, April 10th, 2006

April 9, 2006: Both Michael and I have lusted after the small and sexy Canon SD550 when it was selling for almost $500. Now that Canon is about to release a slew of new shooters, the price of the SD550 is plummeting to near-irresistable levels.
Amazon has it for $319, along with a $22.99 credit towards a SD […]

Super-Comprehensive Canon 30D Review Posted

Monday, April 10th, 2006

April 9, 2006: The reviews at DPReview are always amazingly detailed and helpful. His recent post on the Canon 30D is no different. There are 30 pages of comments, pictures, comparisions, benchmarks, and samples for you to peruse.
If you’re serious about buying any digital camera, DPReview will give you a better sense of how that […]

The Digital Photography Show #3 – Save $100 on a Popular Photography workshop!

Thursday, April 6th, 2006

The Digital Photography Show #3 – Save $100 on a Popular Photography workshop! (MP3 – 18MB – 51 mins)
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Thanks for joining us for the thunderous third episode of the Digital Photography Show!
Last week, Michael and I talked about how he was tempted to upgrade his Nikon D70 to a Nikon […]

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