Sigma Lens Rebates Running All The Way Until July 31st

As I’ve said before, this is probably the best time to pick up some new gear.  Every major manufacturer has rebates running and SIGMA is no different. Check out the SIGMA rebates for all lens mount types below: Canon mount SIGMA lenses Nikon mount SIGMA lenses Sony Alpha mount SIGMA lenses Pentax mount SIGMA lenses  

New Sony Large Sensor Compact Camera

I generally skip over point and shoot cameras unless they REALLY grab my attention. There’s just too many of them and I have no use for 99% of them.  Sony have today unveiled the RX100 though which will sit at the top of their P&S lineup and go head to head with the Canon G1X.  The sensor in the RX100 is similar in size to the Nikon 1-Series cameras , though a little smaller than the Canon G1X it is still much bigger than typical P&S cameras.  On top of that, I think this camera actually looks pretty stunning!  I …

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New Mac Pros Due Next Week From Apple

According to the website 9To5Mac, Apple is set to finally update the Mac Pro line next week at the WWDC conference.  That noise you hear ?  That’s the collective sigh of relief from the creative community.  It’s been nearly two years since the introduction of the previous Mac Pro and speculation had been rife that the Mac Pro lineup was simply not profitable enough in Apple’s books.  Many people had already concluded that the line was dead, replaced by new top-end iMacs with Thunderbolt ports.  The previous incarnation of the Mac Pro (which I own) does not have Thunderbolt ports …

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Tascam DR-100 MKII Review & Comparison To Zoom H4N

Small, portable audio recorders have become much more popular since the start of the s0-called DSLR revolution.  Of course they have always been around in the professional industry but when people began filming with DSLRs they quickly realized that the sound on those cameras was simply awful.  A solution was needed and a great many people jumped on the Zoom H4N as that solution.  At the time when the 5D MK2 was released there weren’t a lot of options at a price point that made sense to someone who is only shooting with a camera worth a few thousand dollars.  …

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Think Tank Spring Special Extended Until Fathers Day – June 17th

Think Tank are giving away a FREE Artificial Intelligence laptop bag (worth $59) with every roller bag that you purchase. All you have to do is click on on of my links below and when you come to check out you’ll get the option to add the laptop bag! Think Tank’s roller bags are the rollers that all other rollers are judged by, simple as that. Walk into any press room at any sporting event and all you will see is Think Tank rollers as far as the eye can see, I kid you not. I use a Think Tank …

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Sandisk 64GB & 128GB Memory Card – 1 Day Sale

Sandisk are at it again with a great one day sale on memory cards.  This time they are targeting Extreme and Extreme Pro 64GB and 128GB cards with savings up to $270! Check out the deal page HERE.    

5D Mark III Kit In Stock At Adorama

Hurry hurry if you’ve been waiting for one of these, they won’t last long.  Adorama is showing the 5D Mark III kit with the 24-105 lens in stock right now.  According to B&H they will have their next batch of these cameras in on Thursday.

NIkon’s Buy Together And Save Rebates Run All Through June

It’s not just Canon users that can get some great deals this month, Nikon also have a series of rebates running until June 30th on both DSLRs and their Nikon 1 mirrorless system.   As usual B&H have a special page setup to help you understand all of the deals. Amazon also has a dedicated page setup to help you figure out the best savings.

Free Canon Workshops With Free Gear Loan – Photography In The Parks 2012

Canon has announced the dates and locations today for their Photography In The Parks program that allows people free professional instruction and also free loan of photo and video equipment for the workshops.   CANON U.S.A. ENCOURAGES NATIONAL PARKS VISITORS TO UNLEASH THEIR CREATIVITY THIS SUMMER WITH FREE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS Canon’s Photography in the Parks Program Equips Visitors with Free Camera and Camcorder Loans, Professional Photography Lessons and a Unique, Hands-On Experience to Create Lasting Memories LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 4, 2012 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is once again joining forces with several of …

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Canon Extends Their Rebate Program – Makes Me Look Stupid

Perhaps Canon didn’t do as well as they wanted to with their rebates, or perhaps they did so well that they want a little more !?!  We shall never know, but whatever the answer is, it means you guys can save more money for longer.  Just a couple of days ago I was shouting about how there was only 3 days left on this great list of offers and how you “had to buy now to get yourself a great deal on new kit for the summer”.  Well it turns out that now you have until June 30th! Head on …

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