First impressions of the Canon 5d Mark III

Tweet I have to admit for as much as I love technology and am a definite gadget lover I do try to only upgrade my equipment when really needed. As photographers in a very rapidly growing digital age it can be easy to get “gear envy” over other cameras, lenses and other goodies you see [...]

What would you like to learn with your photography?

Tweet The main goal of this site is to help us all become better photographers, but as we all know there are so many different aspects of photography. I try and cover a broad range of topics and always look to have relevant information no matter what type of photography you specalize in. But to [...]

Canon announces New Speedlite 600EX-RT

Tweet Aside from the news of the Canon 5D Mark III being announce tonight Canon is also releasing a new Speedlight the 600EX-RT. Having already invested in Pocketwizards long ago (lately the upgraded MiniTT1 and FlexTT5) I really have no need for a flash with the wireless built in. If you don’t have a setup [...]

Canon Announces 5D Mark III Camera

Tweet Canon Today finally announced the long awaited EOS 5D Mark III. With video improvements and a 61 point AF system this camera is actually being positioned as a new camera not an update to the 5D mark II. Even though it shares the same name Canon is positing this new camera in between the [...]

Canon 5D Mark III coming soon

Tweet There have been many rumors lately all pointing towards the announcement of a new Canon 5D Mark III being announced on March 2nd, 2012. I am not sure what the exact news but here are some ideas on what we might be looking at for the specs for the Canon 5D Mark III: Sensor [...]

Nikon Announces New Nikkor AF-S 85mm f1.8G lens

Tweet Along with yesterdays big announcement of the Nikon D4 Camera Nikon also announced a few other goodies. They are releasing a new lens, the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f1.8G lens along with a new Wireless Transmitter WT-5. The new 85mm lens looks like a great lens for portrait work and has a nice price at [...]

WPPI 2012 Speakers Announced

Tweet I can’t believe that we are almost in 2012! When I got the announcement the other day that registration was open for WPPI and the speakers announced I couldn’t believe it. I have made it to many of the WPPI shows in the past, I think last year was my 7th year (out of [...]

Canon Fall Lens Rebates

Tweet It’s rebate time again over at Canon and if you are looking for some new glass a perfect time to go shopping. These are instant savings when you purchase one of the lenses below anytime between October 23, 2011 and November 23, 2011. Here is a list of all the current rebates available during [...]

Canon Rebates Starting Up Again

Tweet Canon always runs some great rebates for some of their lenses and speed lights and the latest rebate program just started up today. If you are in the market for an addition to your lens line up there are some good rebates like $150 off the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Lens. [...]