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31 October 2016, MondayDEAL: Nikon D3300, 18-55 VR II, 55-200 VR & WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter: $479.95, with free shipping (refurbished by Nikon USA).
27 October 2016, ThursdayNikon Sale!Nikon's having a sale. All below also include a free spare Nikon EN-EL15 battery, which will be added to your cart automatically when you add the camera. Nikon calls these "instant rebates," which simply means lower prices — just that they try not to make it look like lower prices so that we don't get used to them when they want to raise them again. This sale is only good until Saturday, October 29th. Nikon D500: $1,796.95 ($200 off). Nikon D500 with 16-80mm: $2,396.95 ($670 off). Nikon D750: $1,796.95 ($200 off). Nikon D750 with 24-120mm VR: $2,296 ($800 off). Nikon D810: $2,496.95 ($500 off). Nikon D810 with 24-120mm VR: $3,196.95 ($900 off).
Adorama PrimeAdorama has a new program similar to Amazon Prime, which Adorama calls VIP360. It gives free second day shipping for most things, and even better than Amazon Prime, offers free 2-year extended accident insurance and a 60-day return privilege.
19 October 2016, WednesdayNikon 70-200mm f/2.8 FL. NEW: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 FL.NEW: Nikon 19mm PC-E.
18 October 2016, TuesdayNEW: Mindshift SidePath.NEW: Mindshift TrailScape 18L.MindShift have just announced two new backpacks. The SidePath (1.6 lbs/700g) holds one large mirrorless body and one to two standard zoom lenses or primes, or a compact DSLR and one to two lenses, or a real DSLR (5DS or D750) with one standard zoom or two primes. The TrailScape carries up to a 300mm f/2.8, but isn't available yet.
15 October 2016, SaturdayNEW: Fuji X-T2 Review.
10 October 2016, MondayOne More Week!Valley View. Next week I'm leading a Tour of California's Eastern Sierra, and as soon as we're done, we head over the hill to lead a tour of Yosemite. We may have a spot left on the Eastern Sierra tour. Here are photos from last year's trips. These are tours where you also can get as much one-on-one hands-on instruction as you like. We have a great time, everyone gets great pictures, and everyone can learn as much as they like. Be sure to check out the links if you'd like to join us. Dave Wyman and I are leading both of them, but two different organizations are handling registration for each. See you there!
New Nikon Instant RebateInstant rebate means a sale; there's nothing to mail in. Nikon D3400 w/ AF-P DX 18-55mm VR & AF-P DX 70-300mm:
$696.95, with free shipping.
New Fuji Instant RebatesInstant rebate means a sale; there's nothing to mail in. Fujifilm X-T1: $899 + $35.96 in Rewards Fujifilm X-T1, Graphite Silver: $1,099 + $43.96 in Rewards, with free shipping. Fujifilm X-T1 w/18-55mm: $1,299 + $51.96 in Rewards, with free shipping. Fujifilm X-T1 w/18-135mm: $1,499 + $59.96 in Rewards, with free shipping.
New Canon Instant RebatesInstant rebate means a sale; there's nothing to mail in. Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM + goodies: $2,799 + $55.98 in Rewards, with free shipping. Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM: $1,699 + $67.96 in Rewards, with free shipping.
06 October 2016, ThursdayNEW: Sony A6500.NEW: Sony RX100 Mk V.MPK-URX100A underwater housing. Ships 30 November 2016, if you order today.
NEW: Real Polaroid Cameras.A crazy guy started what everyone called the Impossible Project, who then proceeded to purchase the last remaining Polaroid plant and restart it. They even figured out how to make real Polaroid film again. They have millions of original Polaroid cameras and refurbished them, which you can get at the link above. They also make real Polaroid film, now called Impossible film, for all these new and old cameras Last but not least, they have a brand new I-1 camera that adds Bluetooth and effects, so you can control it with your phone.
iPhone 7 — YES!I just got an iPhone 7 Plus. The first great new thing I noticed is that its dual-lens now lets me get this close at full resolution: iPhone 7 sample photo with the new longer lens. Full Resolution. Close-ups have always been a strong point of an iPhone. Getting closer lets me shoot more things better than I can with a DSLR, where I usually have to swap to a macro lens to get this close. In this sample snap, it's easy to see the texture of the printing on the watch face, as well as every little speck of dust. Bravo!
30 September 2016, FridayNEW: Nikon 105mm f/1.4 Review.Complete with new images shot this morning at dawn in the desert.
DealsBower VT6000 Duo Flex 2-In-1 Tripod and Monopod: $64.99 (Regular $99.99), with free shipping. Ricoh SP C250DN Color Wireless Laser Printer: $69.99 (regular $99.99), with free shipping. Pioneer DDJ-SX2 DJ Controller: $819 with coupon code 0N2OCTOBER at checkout (Regular $999), with free shipping. Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Plus HSS Guitar: $799 (Regular $1,199), with free shipping. Tascam DR-70D 4-Channel Audio Recorder for DSLR Cameras: $179.99 after rebate (Regular $299), with free shipping.
28 September 2016, WednesdaySouthern California DesertI'll be working a few days in La Quinta this week. I'd love it if any of you locals have suggestions on things going on, interesting locations and things to do. I might even have some time for a quick outing; who knows? Just let me know. Thanks! Ken
27 September 2016, TuesdayNEW: Canon 5D Mk IV High ISO Sample Image Files.As I suspected, the 5D Mk IV is superb at high ISOs. While it "only" goes to ISO 32,000, it still looks great at ISO 32,000. It lacks the foolish push settings of the Nikon D5, and likewise never looks as horrible as the D5 does at its Hi+5 setting, either. They look the same at the same ISOs — but the 5D Mk IV has much more resolution. My 5D Mk IV is made in Japan. 23 September 2016, FridayCHINESE: Nikon 105mm f/1.4.I just got my Nikon 105mm f/1.4, and it's made in China. 21 September 2016, WednesdaySouth Tufa at Dawn, October 2015. NEW: Photos from California's Eastern Sierra and Yosemite, October 2015.These are photos from my trip last year — and just in a nick of time, since we are going there again next month. Check out next month's Tour of California's Eastern Sierra, and our tour for the Yosemite Conservancy. I'm unsure if we have any space left, and we'd love to see you in any case. One runs right after the other, so if you're traveling to the area, you should do both.
20 September 2016, TuesdayMore from Photokina:Larger Format Digital from FujiNew Fuji GFX under development.Uses a 33 x 44mm 51MP sensor and six new GF lenses. Look for them in early 2017.
New from SigmaSigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Full-Frame for Nikon, for Canon and for Sigma. Ships in late October to those who order today. Also at B&H. Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Full-Frame for Nikon, for Canon and for Sigma. Canon and Sigma mounts ship in late October; Nikon mount ships late November. Also at B&H. Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Full-Frame for Nikon, for Canon and for Sigma. Canon, Nikon and Sigma mount are scheduled to start shipping in late October. Also at B&H.
19 September 2016, MondayFrom Photokina:New from NikonNikon KeyMission 360 Action CameraNikon KeyMission 170 Action CameraNikon KeyMission 80 Action Camera
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