THIS WEEK IN PHOTOGRAPHY 2009-09-17
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THIS WEEKS WORKSHOPS at CAMERAS BROOKWOOD

Note: Upon request, Steve's "TableTop Photography" has been added to the schedule on October 3rd.
To review the Fall schedule, go to http://www.camerasbrookwood.com/WorkshopPage/WorkshopSchedule.html
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Essential Football Photography ·by Paul Franklin
Football season has arrived, we are again seeing more and more customers and friends interested in photographing the games. We get a lot of questions about shooting football games, and the answers to most are: ·

Many cameras offer a “Sports” mode, and it’s pretty good. It opts for vibrant color and contrast, and defaults in favor of fast shutter speeds to stop action. The pro-level cameras generally lack such icons, and for them, almost any shooting mode (Aperture-preferred or Shutter preferred…even Program) can work. Just take steps to keep your shutter speed fast enough to eliminate blur. ·

To keep your shutter speed at an acceptable level, look into your Auto ISO setting. Select the lowest shutter speed you’re willing to use and the highest ISO you’re willing to accept and shoot away.·

White balance is a major problem at many fields. An ExpoDisc or BaLens will allow you to calibrate your camera to produce accurate, pleasing colors no matter where you’re shooting. Works every time. ·

I find that Center-weighted metering is advantageous. For one thing, the field is medium-toned, and for another, center-weighting greatly reduces the weight given to a featureless white sky for day games, or to the black sky or bright stadium light standards at night games. Try it; you’ll like it. ·

The “continuous” autofocus mode is probably best for most instances. Tracking or Predictive AF is another great help.

You’re going to encounter problems hand-holding the camera at night with a long lens. Get a monopod. They work; they are not expensive. There is no excuse.

Essential Football Photography- part II next week: "How long a lens do I need?"
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SLR STOCK
SLR cameras will be in short supply this week. Both Canon and Nikon have introduced new models which will be slow to deliver. All of our discontinued models have been sold. We expect to replenish supply in the coming weeks. Hopefully, the Vivitar student 35mm film cameras will be in by this Friday. cbm001 $189.95.

However, one Canon 5D Mark II with 24-105 lens was received late Wednesday.
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NEW PHOTO BOOK
"Cumberland Island- A Place Apart" features the photography of our good customers Don Harbor and David Haynes. Most of the images were captured on 4x5 film. The book is a project of the Cumberland Island Conservancy and will be a good gift to anyone interested in nature photography or conservation of our unique places. cbp076 $24.95.
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PHOTO EXHIBITIONS
"Positive Energy" featuring photographs of the Mississippi Delta by Marygray Hunter at the Litebox Gallery, 2825 2nd Avenue South. The opening reception is 5:30-7:30, September 17th and is on display through October 24th. Marygray teaches photography to talented students at The Altamont School.

Continuing Shows ...
... photography by Lee Gravlee at Little Savannah on Clairmont through October 24th. http://www.littlesavannah.com
...Tuscaloosa: "Wayne Sides: 30 Years of the Image" at the Bama Theater through September 30th.
... New Orleans: "The Art of Caring" by world famous photographers through October 11th, New Orleans Museum of Art. http://www.noma.org
... Atlanta: "Black Line of Woods", by Minneapolis photographer Alec Soth at the High Museum through January 3rd. http://www.high.org
... Columbus: "Now and Then: Snapshots of the South",historic photos by A.S. Williams and contemporary images by Jerry Siegle. At the Columbus Museum in Columbus, Georgia through January 31. http://www.columbusmuseum.com
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MEETINGS
The Shades Valley Camera Club will have a team-scavenger photo shoot at Homewood park at tonights bi-monthly meeting. They meet at 6 p.m. every other Thursday at the Homewood Library.
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PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Carolyn Sherer brought her "Samford After Sundown" photo class on a field trip to meet with Steve in our studio. Steve gave a presentation on inkjet printing issues, including paper selection issues and preparing images for print. Carolyn's class, "Develop Your Photography Portfolio", emphasizes learning to select and present your work professionally. We have a set of images printed on different paper surfaces for those interested in paper differences.
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ORDER PRINTS ONLINE
Order one of our new Fantasy Photo products online and get a free photo package (an extra 8x10 with two 5x7's and a sheet of wallets). Just send in an order for an 8x10 and specify the template you want in the comment block. All of our templates and a detailed price list are contained in our flyer which is available in the showroom or online at http://www.camerasbrookwood.com/BrochurePage/Flyer_FantasyPhotos.pdf . For the free photo package, use reference #NL0917. Offer is valid through September 30th. Order through our Dropbox at http://www.cbPhotoLab.com

Several MAC customers have complained of problems submitting dropbox orders. Our service provider maintains there is no problem on their side but we suspect certain browsers may not be supported properly. The problem continues to be worked..
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MELISSA'S COLORING CONTEST
Children may create their entrys at our "Coloring Station" while Mom works on her digital files. Entry deadline is September 30th.
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NEWSLETTER SPECIALS
Gary Fong Light Modifiers are the hottest selling on-camera-flash accessories going. The best-selling Universal Light Sphere Kit is $99.95 and the Chrome Dome Light Sphere accessory is $49.95. Purchase both units and receive a $34.99 Origami modifier for FREE.

Nikkor 24-120/3.5-5.6 ED IF AFS VR; normally $694, Newsletter special $599.

Generic All-In-One Card Reader with 3 USB Hubs- DLA117 $23.99. Newsletter special for $14.95. (One unit has a bad compact flash slot- yours for $7.95)

Repair estimates are always free- call us at 205 822-2106
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