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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Digital Camera Deals

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Black Friday

UPDATE for Cyber Monday: I’ve pulled many of the Black Friday deals that were posted in stores’ flyers and will focus on locating the best Cyber Monday deals through the end of the day.

Are you one of the elite Black Friday shoppers who chases the deals on that infamous day after Thanksgiving?

If you have a digital camera on the list, this post is here to help you out.  Basically, we’re giving you a rundown of all the digital cameras and accessories that appear in Black Friday ads (leaked or actually released ads).

Also, we’ll be tracking online deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday on digital cameras and accessories.

This post will be updated live through Cyber Monday as new info comes in.

And, in case you didn’t know, Black Friday is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30. [Read more…]

Samsung TL225 Review

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The Samsung TL 225 is a 12.2 megapixel point and shoot camera.  The TL225 features a 4.6x optical zoom lens and optical image stabilization.  It has a 3.5″ touchscreen LCD on the back.  What makes the TL225 so different though, is that it has a 1.5″ LCD on the front. [Read more…]

Canon 7D as a Video Camera

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You knew the Canon 7D could capture video, right?  The better question is whether you know how to take advantage of this capability.

In case you missed it, Chad Mumm of Engadget posted a nice little piece on his impressions of the Canon 7D as a filmmaking tool.  Chad’s the video producer over at Engadget and he clearly knows a little more than the average bear when it comes to shooting video.  He’s also got some great advice about working with mics and sound.

His points will largely apply to the Canon 5D Mark II as well.

So, if video DSLRs are your thing, you might want to check out Mumm’s word on the 7D.

Canon DSLR Rebates Expire Today

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If you were thinking about picking up a Canon DSLR package for someone for Christmas, Canon’s package rebates (up to $200) expire today (Saturday, Nov. 21).

Here’s the rundown on the deals:

Remember, this is an instant rebate, so there’s no UPC to clip and mail-in while you wait 6-8 weeks for a check to come back.  Prices should be reflected in your checkout cart.

Canon 50D Kit w/ 28-135mm IS USM lens + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens = Save $200

Package links: B&H Photo / Adorama

Canon Rebel T1i Kit w/ 18-55mm IS lens + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens = Save $200

Package links: B&H Photo / Adorama

Canon Rebel XSi Kit w/ 18-55mm IS lens + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens = Save $200

Package links: B&H Photo / Adorama

Canon Rebel XS Kit w/ 18-55mm IS lens + EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III lens = Save $100

Package links: B&H Photo / Adorama

Photographer’s Guide to the Leica D-Lux 4: Getting the Most from Leica’s Compact Digital Camera [New Book]

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Leica D-Lux 4 Book

Alexander White’s new book, Photographer’s Guide to the Leica D-Lux 4: Getting the Most from Leica’s Compact Digital Camera, is now available.  Apparently, it sold out rather quickly on Amazon; however, it has some early praise from reviewers.

Before digging in the book, my initial concern was that it would be one of these books that just paraphrase manuals, and don’t provide any added value apart their weight of paper. Starting from the first chapter and on, I quickly realized that this wasn’t the case with this book. You can sense that the author is communicating with you his experience and enthusiasm about that camera, and photography in general. The book goes to the essential of each feature, and the author doesn’t forget to share a few tips and insights. -via Amazon reviews

The book carries a retail price of $19.95, but it can currently be had on Amazon.com for $13.46.

Alexander tells me that a new batch is already on its way to Amazon, so you can get in line at Amazon for the next shipment.  If you just can’t wait, you can order the book directly from whiteknightpress.com for immmediate shipment.

Shape Collage – Free Automatic Photo Collage Maker

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Shape Collage is one of those programs that makes you go: “Cool!”  I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this program before I received an email today from the Shape Collage creator.

You can watch the above video or read Vincent’s explanation of the program below. [Read more…]