Month: July 2013

Mindshift Rotation180 Pro – Free Shipping With My Coupon Code

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PLEASE NOTE:  You no longer are required to use this coupon code to get free shipping. Free shipping is now included as standard on all US shipments from MindShift. Great news today that I know many of you were waiting for.  The excellent Mindshift Rotation 180 backpack is now in stock and to celebrate they have given me a coupon code to get you FREE shipping from their store.  Just enter the code DANCARR into the ‘discount’ box in the shopping cart!  This is a limited time offer so act fast if you want one of these bags.  I also …

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Canon Looks to Revolutionize Video AF

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Have you ever wondered how your camera’s AF system work ?  What the difference is between phase detection and contrast detection ?  I’ve explained all of this in my latest guest post on ProVideo Coalition, as well as an introduction to Canon’s latest method which is called Dual Pixel CMOS AF.  A method which looks set to shake up the possibilities with video AF on DSLRs. I’d love you to head on over and take a look at the article HERE.            

June Newsletter

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Last week I sent out my newsletter to all the people who have subscribed to my mailing list.  Many thanks to the hundreds of you have signed up in the recent few months, I really appreciate it! You can view the June newsletter by clicking the image below, and I would love it if you signed up to receive my next newsletter directly HERE. Thanks! Dan

Canon EOS-M Half Price !!

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Ok this might just be the craziest deal I have ever seen from B&H Photo.  The Canon EOS-M with the 22mm pancake lens is $299.  That’s 50% off! Now I personally own one of these cameras and I can tell you that this is real steal.  It produces wonderful images with its APS-C sensor and the AF has been upgraded last week with magic new firmware to make it so much faster.  I’m glad to be able to show you guys this deal, but I wish it had cost me that little when I purchased mine!!

Canon 70D Vs 7D

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This is going to be a question that gets asked over and over again so let’s dig into it! In July 2013 Canon launched the EOS 70D, slated for shipping in September 2013.  Nearly four years previous to this, the 7D was launched as Canon’s premium, pro-sumer APS-C DSLR.  The Launch price of the 7D was far far higher than that of the 70D but as time has gone on, the price has fallen and they are all but the same price now as the 70D when it hits store shelves.  The question “which one to buy” is going to

Pre-Order the Canon EOS 70D

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The Canon EOS 70D is already available for pre-order from B&H Photo as body only or in one of two kits.  Typically cameras of this popularity are tricky to get hold of on launch so if you are looking to grab one I would recommend pre-ordering from one of the links below.  US residents will not be charged when you place the pre-order and you can cancel at any time: B&H Canon EOS 70D – Body Only Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens Amazon Canon EOS 70D –

Canon Announces The EOS 70D

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Canon has unveiled the latest in their XXD lineup today with the launch of the 70D.  It features a 20.2 megapixel APS-C sensor with their new Digic 5+ (3x faster than Digic 5) chip that will allow up to 7fps continuous shooting.  As well as sensor advancements, Canon have also introduced a new auto focus system which has an impressive 19pt array with all points being the more accurate cross-type variety.  An all cross type AF system is unique at this time.  On top of this the maximum iso is boosted to 12,800 (up from 6400 on the 60D) and