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Adorama Compact Photo Printer Deals

Bryan Carnathan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:06:00 GMT

Adorama asked me to share two printer deals with you. Both printers are $50 with the appropriate coupon code:

Canon Selphy ES30 Compact 4"x6" Photo Printer - coupon code S2446655
Canon Selphy CP770 Compact 4"x6" Photo Printer - coupon code S2446656

Both printers are FREE after rebate with the purchase of a Canon digital camera.

Adobe Camera Raw 5.6 & Lightroom 2.6 Release Candidates

Bryan Carnathan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:03:00 GMT

Adobe has posted:

Camera Raw 5.6 Release Candidate
Lightroom 2.6 Release Candidate

Newly supported Canon camera models are the Canon EOS 7D, Canon PowerShot G11 and Canon PowerShot S90.

Canon Refurbished Gear Deals

Bryan Carnathan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:06:00 GMT

The Canon Refurbished inventory at Adorama has just been updated. There are 138 items showing as available right now.

Again, you will need to dig through the camera kits to find lots of great cameras and lenses available. Since we are in a Canon instant rebate period (= great deals), be sure to check the new price of the lens you are interested in before making the purchase.

Expect like-new gear with a 1 year Adorama warranty - Act fast - the good deals on good gear usually don't last long. Here are some of the deals ...

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens - $1,949.95 (save $170)
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L II USM Lens - $1,499.00 (save $190)
Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Lens - $399.95 (save $30)
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens - $499.95 (save $100)
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 L USM Macro Lens - $1,199.95 (save $170)
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens - $6,699.00 (save $400)
Canon Extender EF 1.4x II - $259.95 (save $49)
Canon Extender EF 2x II - $269.95 (save $29)

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens - $949.95 (save $40)
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens - $949.95 (save $100)
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens - $1,049.95 (save $49)
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens - 2,369.95 (save $69)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens - $1,049.95 (save $85)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens - $1,099.95 (save $120)
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM Lens - $479.95 (save $49)

Canon Virtual Plant Tour: How are Professional Use Digital Camcorders Made?

Bryan Carnathan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:51:00 GMT

Canon Virtual Plant Tour: How are Professional Use Digital Camcorders Made?

Not the manufacture of a DSLR, but this 17 minute is still an interesting watch.

SanDisk Extreme III Memory Card Deals

Bryan Carnathan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Adorama has some great deals on SanDisk Extreme III memory cards.

Link is to a 3-pack of 8GB CF cards for $69.95 after MIR. That's only $23.32 per quality 8GB card.

Check out the rest of the SanDisk deals by searching Adorama's site for SanDisk Extreme III.

Canon EOS 7D Review

Bryan Carnathan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:28:00 GMT

Canon EOS 7D Review

More Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Information

Bryan Carnathan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:21:00 GMT

More Canon EOS 1D Mark IV information:

Canon Digital Learning Center Videos (thanks Greg)
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Explained Explained - by Canon Europe
CDLC's What's New in the EOS-1D Mark IV: Improved CMOS Sensor
CDLC's What's New in the EOS-1D Mark IV: Advanced Autofocus System

Canon EOS 7D Review Completed On or By Monday

Bryan Carnathan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:20:00 GMT

I plan to have the Canon EOS 7D Review completed on or by Monday.

I apologize for inadvertently posting a partially completed 7D review recently. I (apparently) accidentally loaded it to the production server along with another updated review.

Saturday Night Live Opening Title Video

Bryan Carnathan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:34:00 GMT

Here is the Saturday Night Live Opening Title video.

Drag the slider to about 4:48 into the show. (thanks Michael and Jon-Michael)

NBC’s SNL Shoots Opening Title Sequence with Canon’s EOS DSLRs

Bryan Carnathan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:29:00 GMT

NBC’s Saturday Night Live Shoots Opening Title Sequence in Full 1080p HD Video with Canon’s EOS Digital SLR Cameras

Here is the Saturday Night Live Opening Title video.

Drag the slider to about 4:48 into the show. (thanks Michael and Jon-Michael)

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV White Paper

Bryan Carnathan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:44:00 GMT

The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV White Paper (7.8 MB, 123pg .PDF) is available for download.

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Owner's Manual

Bryan Carnathan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:18:00 GMT

The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Owner's Manual (6.5 MB .PDF) is available for download.

New to the site: Camera Lens Product Image Comparison

Bryan Carnathan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:32:00 GMT

New to the site: Camera Lens Product Image Comparison

I have the images for most of the Canon lenses shot. Many are on the site now and the balance will be available soon.

Using mouseover links, the new Camera Lens Product Image Comparison feature makes it easy to compare the size/shape of a lens to other lenses.

Chuck Westfall's November Tech Tips

Bryan Carnathan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:50:00 GMT

Chuck Westfall's November Tech Tips are online at TheDigitalJournalist.

Canon EOS 7D Firmware v1.1.0

Bryan Carnathan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Canon has released EOS 7D Firmware v1.1.0

"Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following fixes.

1. Corrects a phenomenon that in images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible."