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Canon 5D Mark III Gets Major Price Drop and Instant Savings

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Canon has brought the MAP (minimum advertised price) of the 5D Mark III down to $2799, which effectively becomes the new “retail” price. Additionally, the price drop comes in conjunction with a $300 instant savings for a limited time, which means you can buy the Canon 5D Mark III today at $2499 from US retailers. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Likewise, the Canon 5D Mark III kit with the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens gets a corresponding price drop and instant savings rebate – making it $3099. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Both deals also include 2% rewards from B&H, as well as several other freebies.

Booq Python Slimpack Camera Bag Review

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The Booq Python Slimpack is a compact backpack that can handle a decent-sized DSLR kit. It is a comfortable bag to wear – with more than adequate padding on the shoulder straps and back contact points.

The Python Slimpack is made with a rugged, ballistic nylon exterior with a water-repellant coating. It has a top opening for quick access to a camera and lens. The main compartment, however, is completely concealed with access only via the back panel. As a result, you have to completely remove the bag from your shoulders in order to gain access to additional lenses or camera bodies. [Read more…]

10 Things Photographers Hate About Nikon

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We had a healthy little debate after I published 10 Things Canon Shooters Hate About Canon. Some of you agreed and some disagreed. In some cases, vehemently on either side.

As I said in the Canon post though, there are many great things about Canon. The same is true about Nikon. Great products. Great images. And a very avid user base of photographers.

Unfortunately, there are things that irritate many of us when it comes to what Nikon is doing. Without further ado, here are 10 things photographers hate about Nikon. [Read more…]