September, 2008 Blog Archive

Now it is your chance to move the world.

With the stories unfolding around you. With the moments that stir your passions. Express the experiences and visions that inspire you.

"At the heart of the image" is the theme for the 32nd contest, in which entries are accepted into two categories, free subject and "My Planet."

* Accepting applications now! Application period is from Monday, September 1st, 2008 to Sunday, November 30th 2008.

Visit Nikon online for contest details.

       The Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR offers a full-frame 24 x 36mm, 21.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and continuous shooting at 3.9 frames per second (fps) for an unlimited number of full-resolution JPEGs to the capacity of the memory card or up to 14 RAW images in a single burst when using a UDMA CF card.

         The camera includes a 15-point Autofocus (AF) sensor. The EOS 5D Mark II camera also features a large, clear 3.0-inch Clear View LCD screen with 920,000 dot/VGA resolution, four times the pixel count of the EOS 5D camera’s 2.5-inch screen, for enhanced clarity and colour when viewing images. The new camera is equipped with a high-performance, high-magnification optical viewfinder providing 98 percent coverage.

         The EOS 5D Mark II features 16:9 Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 pixels and 30 fps as well as 4:3 standard TV quality (SD) video capture at 640 x 480 pixels and 30 fps, both capabilities appearing for the first time in a Canon SLR camera. Video capture is part of the camera’s Live View function, using the Picture Style that has been set for Live View still image shooting. When recording video, the camera’s rear LCD screen can be letter-boxed by a semi-transparent border to match the aspect ratio of the movie recording size. Moreover, the EOS 5D Mark II camera’s HD video capability enables new levels of creative expression through its unfettered access to the complete line of more than 60 Canon EF lenses, which provide an incredible variety of visual effects including everything from ultra-wide-angle and fish-eye to macro and super-telephoto, including many large-aperture L-series professional lenses that can keep the main subject in razor-sharp focus while blurring the background beyond recognition.

         For both still images and video, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera features Live View, one of the most sought after features in digital SLRs today.  The 5D Mark II features three Live View AF modes – Quick, Live and Face Detection Live mode – for capturing either still photos or video, each with its own attributes. 

        With the introduction of the EOS 5D Mark II camera, the entire Canon EOS system is now equipped with the highly acclaimed EOS Integrated Cleaning System. The Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II has been upgraded with a fluorine coating on the low-pass filter for better dust resistance.

       The Canon 5D Mark II is expected to arrive in store by the end of November. Pre order yours, by calling (403)234-9935 and talk to any sales associate.

Photography requires one of our most sacred senses, sight! Without sight many of us would be very limited, not being able to utilze photograhy for expression.

A rare disease called Retina Pigmentosa has struck a family conected to our community. This disease has already affected the sight of two young boys ages 10 and 12 along with their Mother. The eventual outcome for this family is blindness. Unfortunately due to the rareity of the disease, a cure has not been discovered. However a specailist in BC has developed a treatment that will slow down the process. All the proceeds from the Pennies for Sight Bucket will go directly towards the treatment expense for these boys.

Bring your coin collection rolled or unrolled, to The Camera Store and support the cause.

Submit your own original digital images of people, places and things in Calgary - they are all eligible for the competition.

Cick here to enter.

Winners will be announced at the 2008 Digital Photography Expo Oct. 5 at the Telus Convention Centre and printed in the Calgary Herald the same day.

Three photo submissions only per entrant. File size of submitted photos should be less than two megabytes each. Your photo may be posted on the Calgary Herald's Photo Gallery and may be reproduced in our newspaper.

The winner can choose one of the following four prize packages valued at over $5,000.00 from The Camera Store:

Family Photography Package:
1 Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi kit * 3 Compact Digital Cameras * 4 Camera Cases * 1 Selphy compact printer * 1 Apple iMac Computer * 1 8.5" Inkjet Printer * 4 Mini Tripods * 4 2GB SD * Memory Cards * 1 Card Reader * 1 Digital camera and printer workshop * 1 Adobe Photoshop Elements

Outdoor Photography Package:
1 Nikon D300 * 1 Nikkor AF-S 18-70mm Lens * 1 Nikkor AF 70-300mm VR Lens * 1 4GB CF *  1 Manfrotto 055/486RC tripod and head combo *  1 Singh-Ray filter kit (Cokin P Holder, ring Grad ND, G/Y Pol) * 1 Pro Camera bag * 1 One day Darwin Wiggett Rockies Workshop (for two) * 1 Card reader

Studio Photography Package:
1 DynaLite 1000 pack * 2 DynaLite 1010 Heads * 3 Lights Stands * 1 42" Silver/ White Reflector *
1 Reflector Arm * 1 Sekonic 358 Light Meter * 1 Manfrotto 055/486RC Tripod and head combo
* 1 Background Stand * 1 Muslin Background * 1 Posing Stool * 1 One on One Studio Workshop

Lab Photography Package:
Apple 20" iMac * Adobe Photoshop Software * Wacome Tablet * Epson 3800 17" Wide Printer
* ColorVision Spyder3Studio * Photoshop Workshop

Panasonic just released the G1, a micro four thirds system camera that features portability, ease of use and is available in colourful red and blue models for personalized style. This camera is geared towards active lifestyles, it’s extremely small and lightweight.

This 12 megapixel camera will give you the quality and sophistication of a Lumix compact camera, while providing the ability to utilize interchangeable lenses. Although you can utilize multiple bayonet lenses, the G1 is not classified as a DSLR, because the internal mirror structure has been eliminated to reduce the size and weight in half. The G1’s compact size can also be attributed to its electronic full-time Live View Finder, as opposed to a conventional optical viewfinder.

We should expect to the see this new Lumix camera in store soon. If you would like to pre-order your G1 call (403)234-9935 and talk to one of our fantastic sales associates.

These exhibitons investigate the issue of identity through the lens of three artists. Examining our beliefs of who we are as individuals and as a community.

Thursday, October 2nd 2008 7:00PM

Join Senior Art Curator. Marianne Elder, specail guest and exhibiting artists George Webber and David Campion to discuss the reality and myth of the city of Calgary.

117-8 Avenue SW Calgary Alberta, Canada T2P 1B4

(403) 770-1350 

www.artgallerycalgary.org/

Artwalk is an opportunity for the general public to visit Calgary galleries and artist studios to discover the quality and variety of artists' work available in Calgary, and realize they do not have to travel abroad to find some wonderful treasures.

The event is free, and many venues will be providing refreshments and hosting special events. Artwalk is great for art students, art connoisseurs, and for the novice to come out and meet artists and watch creativity happen before their eyes. This event's popularity over 20 years stems from it's focus on enjoyment of the arts in a friendly and casual atmosphere.

Calgary Art Walk takes place September 20 - 21, 2008.

Visit www.calgaryartwalk.com/ for map and lists the participating galleries. 

Paul Stack , currently showing at the Gallery of Photographic Arts at Art Central. Paul Stack will give an Artist Talk in conjunction with his current show of photography taken with vintage cameras, in the gallery:

2:00 PM  Saturday September 20

The GPA is located at: 14, 100 - 7th Ave SW Calgary Alberta (Lower level of Art Central)

Visit Art Central online at:

www.artcentral.ca/tenants/20-fourbyfive-gallery-of-photography

Once again The Camera Store is having the Stamp’s photographer for a day contest. The winners of the contest have the opportunity to utilize Canon’s professional equipment to capture the action on the sidelines of a Calgary Stampeder’s football game.

Our second winner this year was Cheryl White from Calgary. She shot the following photographs using, the Canon 1D Mark III body, the Canon 70-200mm F2.8 IS lens, the Canon 300mm F2.8 lens and a Canon 40D body.

The contest runs until the end of the football season, so you can still enter at The Camera Store, ballots must be filled out in store. You must be over 18 years old, photography experience is not required.

Saturday October 4th

9:00AM-1:00PM

In The Glen Room at The Telus Convention Centre

We're proud to present the "Picture Postcard Workflow Seminar" by Photoshop Hall of Fame member Dan Margulis.

His video on the workflow is currently the highest-rated offering at kelbytraining.

The radical color-contrast-color "picture postcard workflow" created a sensation when introduced at Photoshop World in 2007 and now you can see it here in Calgary.

This special event is in conjunction with the 2008 Digital Photo Expo.
Saturday, Oct 4th. 9.00 am to 1.00 pm. with a 20 minute break.

$75.00 General
$60.00 CAPIC, PPOC or Students 
Limited to 160 seats.

Purchase Tickets online by clicking link below:

www.thecamerastore.com/products/catalog/tickets-events/dan-margulis-picture-postcard-workflow-seminar

September 13-21 2008

Keith Logan Photographs

Artist in attendance September 13th 1-4PM

Avens Gallery- 104-709 Main Street Canmore Alberta

Visit Avens Galley on line at http://www.theavensgallery.com/Artists Pages/Logan.htm