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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 [...]