THIS WEEK IN PHOTOGRAPHY 2009-08-06
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NIKON ANNOUNCES
Nikon has announced two new DSLR cameras- the high end D300s and the entry level D3000.
The D300s marketing tag line is "Fast. Precise. Agile. Evolution in motion". The 12.3 megapixel D300s will eventually replace the current D300 model. The "s" model features 24 frame-per-second 720p HD video with sound, an external stereo microphone input, and dual memory card slots: one for Compact Flash and one SD cards. The Nikon D300s body will sell for $1799.95. The first examples are anticipated in fall.
The 10.2 megapixel D3000 will eventually replace the D40 and D60 entry-level DSLR cameras. The D3000 is touted by Nikon as"Incredible Pictures. Incredibly Easy". The D3000 retains the CCD sensor from the D60, D80, and D200 Nikons. The D3000 is sold with an 18-55mm zoom lens, which incorporates fast autofocusing, ED (low-dispersion) glass and Vibration Reduction technology. Extremely fast shutter response eliminates the annoying shutter-lag that bedevils so many point-and-shoot cameras. The D3000 with lens will sell for $599.95, and first shipments are expected in September.
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MELISSA'S THURSDAY WORKSHOPS
10-11 "Using the CB PhotoCenter Kiosk", 11-12 "Clean Your Camera Sensor" 3-4, "Learn All About Your Compact Camera". A "One-on-One" workshop on a subject of your choice can be scheduled with Melissa at two and at five o'clock. www.camerasbrookwood.com/WorkshopPage/WorkshopSchedule.html
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PHOTO EXHIBITIONS
... "Young Local Artists" including photography by Allison Wheeler and Suzanne Endsley at David's Arts and Frames through August 15th. http://www.davidsarts.com
Continuing shows...
... Nashville: "Seeing Ourselves: Photographs of Safe Haven" through August 9th, Frist Center for the Visual Arts. http://www.fristcenter.org
... Private photograph collection through August 15th at Jennifer Hunt Gallery. http://www.JenniferHuntGallery.com
... Atlanta: "On The Beach" by Richard Misrach through August 30th, High Museum. http://high.org
... "Historic Birmingham" at Four Corners Gallery through August 31. http://www.fourcornersgalleryonline.com
... New Orleans: "The Art of Caring" by world famous photographers through October 11th, New Orleans Museum of Art. http://www.noma.org
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HOME DARKROOM NEEDED
This is a good time to donate darkroom enlargers and equipment to High Schools and Universities. Your darkroom will find a good home plus you get a tax deduction. CAMERAS BROOKWOOD is
heavily involved with educational institutions that offer photo classes. We can help you find a school in need of your equipment.
Mtn Brook High School has a long history of providing an outstanding learning experience for their photo students. The new photography teacher, Andy Meadows, has expressed a need for more up-to-date enlargers and equipment. Email Andy if you have items to donate: AndyMeadows@bellsouth.net.
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SCHOOL COLORS
Speaking of schools, we know the colors of most of the area colleges, schools, and sororities. The Superior Background Papers used by our professional photographers also make great decoration for team and social events. The 50+ colors we stock come in 53 inch wide and 103 inch wide rolls. Each roll is 36 feet long, prices are $28 and $45 respectively. Our list of colors plus a "Show Your Colors" list is in our "Background Paper" brouchure. Pick one up at the store or print from online at http://www.camerasbrookwood.com/BrochurePage/Brochure_BackgroundPaper.pdf
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MAIL-IN REBATES
Lexar "Professional" media mail-in rebates for purchases made in August, 2009: $55 on the Lexar 16gig 300x Compact Flash LEX219; $297 before rebate. $65 mail-in rebate on the Lexar 8 gig 300x Compact Flash LEX116; $147.95.
Up to a $50 mail-in rebate from Manfotto (Bogen). Purchase any Manfrotto Carbon Fiber tripod with head- $50 rebate; any 055cxPRO tripod- $35 rebate; and any Manfrotto Aluminum tripod and head- $25 rebate. Through August 31st.
Pick up rebate forms at CAMERAS BROOKWOOD.
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ORDER PRINTS ONLINE
Exhibition Prints are printed on your choice from our selection of fine art papers with a printing resolution of 1440 dpi. Color and density balances are to your exact specifications. More information is in our "Exhibition Prints" brochure available in the store or online at http://www.camerasbrookwood.com/BrochurePage/Brochure_PosterPrints.pdf. This month's online special is a regularly $180 24x36 Exhibition print with mounting for only $99 when the order is placed on line. Limit three to a customer. Use reference #NL0806. http://www.cbPhotoLab.com
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INFRARED CAMERA CONVERSION
Have a backup digital camera converted to infrared. CAMERAS BROOKWOOD can convert your point and shoot or most Dslr camers to be sensitive only to the infrared region of light. Two wave length cut offs are available. The 720 nanometer wavelength gives dramatic effect; especially for black and white images. The less drastic 650 nm gives pleasing color images. The cost is $149 for compact cameras, $299 for most dslr cameras, and $369 for full frame dslr's. Turnaround time is less than two weeks.
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LOWEPRO CAMERA BAG DRAWING
Patrick Everett won the camera bag. Patrick had submitted two of the 110 entries submitted. Our gratitude to Jeff Hartley, U.S. Sales Rep for LowePro, for sponsoring the drawing. It was a great success.
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NEWSLETTER SPECIALS
The Nikon D300 body price has been reduced from $1799.95 to $1699.95 in anticipation of September delivery of the new D300s body. In addition, we will extend a $50 instant rebate as a newsletter special until next Thursday. We have two units in stock. In addition, purchase a Lexar 8 gig 300x Compact Flash for $124 (normally $147.95) with purchase of a D300 body.
Self Service Inkjet Printing Service Promotion: Make a print using our Epson R1900 printer and pay the ink charge, we will sell you the sheet of paper for a dollar.
Repair Estimates are always free- call us with your problem.
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PROBLEMS
Every Newsletter addressed to @mac.com customers have been refused for the last two Thursdays. Evidently something offends their spam filter. Our aplogies. We will try to resolve the problem.
Rain prevented our parking lot from being resurfaced last Saturday. They will try again this weekend. If it doesn't rain, we will attempt to close at 3:00 Saturday.
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