February, 2009 Blog Archive

For those who loved and sought after the Wonderful Fuji FinePix 30Ffd. Fuji is proud to introduce the NEW Fuji FinePix F200EXR. This compact incorporates its "NEW" 1/1.6” Super CCD EXR sensor, 5X Optical Zoom Wide, ISO 100 to 12,800.

This camera is the first to use Fuji's EXR technology that can use the sensor in three different ways to optimize resolution, dynamic range or low-light performance. The F200EXR has a 3.0" LCD, 5x optical zoom, dual image stabilization and HD (stills) output. An EXR Auto mode lets the camera select which of the three sensor modes is used or the user can make that decision themselves.

We are expecting this model early spring (End of March) and the estimated retail price will be $377.68.

Contact us by email or call us at (403)234-9935 to preorder yours.

Did you know that we have great selection of USED STUDIO PRODUCTS in-store? We have lots of great consignment products that will save you money including:
- various Blue and Brown Muslins 10' x 20' that include a case
- a Cream Color Cloth Backdrop 30' x 40' that includes a case

We also have a selection of USED Elinchrome MONO BLOC Lights and DYNA-LITE POWER PAC w/Lights. 

Please contact a Sales Associate at (403)234-9935, or visit us at The Camera Store Located at 802 11th Ave SW Calgary, AB for further information and pricing.

"Our Environment, Tenuous Balance" Exhibition is a great opportunity to get your hands on some amazing photographic artwork, and support Exposure: Calgary Banff Photography Festival. This is a juried exhibition of photobased work that addresses the theme of visual arts and the environment.

The Gerry Thomas Gallery is located at 100, 602 11th Ave SW (Lower Level) Calgary, AB. as is open Tuesday through Friday 10:30AM-5:30PM and Saturday's 10AM-5PM.

This Saturday February 28th,2009 is your last chance to view and puchase Joe Englander's Black and White and colour prints from the Buddhist Himalayan countries of Bhutan, Tibet, and Ladakh. The Gallery of Photographic Arts will be open from 11AM-4:30PM. Do not miss this fantastic oppertunity to see these breathtaking images.

The Gallery of Photographic Arts is located at:
Art Central, 14 100 7th Ave SW
Calgary AB

On Saturday February 21st, 2009 Todd Korol hosted a Winter Landscape and Environmental Portraits Workshop in Kananaskis Country. It was a stunningly beautiful, sunny day so the group was able to take some amazing landscape and portrait shots. This workshop was in conjunction with Exposure Calgary/Banff Photography Festival.
 

You can still purchase your raffle tickets for the Dr. Roberta Bondar exclusively framed print at The Camera Store until Saturday February 28th, 2009. Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. The winner will be announced on The Camera Store Blog and contacted on March 2nd, 2009.

Thank you for all of you who attended the Dr. Roberta Bondar "Navigating Uncharted Territory" artist talk on Friday February 13th, 2009. Dr. Bondar is an amazing person and an inspiration to us all.

The Exposure Calgary Banff Photography Festival will come to an end this weekend. You can still enjoy fabulous photography exhibitons, workshops and artist talks all week long. For the complete Exposure Calgary/Banff Photography festival schedule visit www.exposurecalgarybanff.com .

DayMen Photo Marketing has announced the addition of two new PocketWizard wireless radio triggering devices to the existing PocketWizard family of products.

Designed to both complement and integrate with the existing PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver and the PocketWizard MultiMAX, these 2 new models – the Mini TT1 and the Flex TT5, now allow you to achieve true TTL off-camera wireless strobe triggering and control.

The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 offer Pros on-the-go the power of PocketWizard fueled by Canon and Nikon’s advanced TTL flash systems. Now you can get perfect off-camera wireless TTL-Flash images on-location, in the studio, around corners, out-of-sight and even in bright sun.

Canon and Nikon shooters can use the new MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 Transceiver to control single or multiple off-camera (Canon E-TTLII or Nikon i-TTL) flash units at speeds up to 8/fps.

The MiniTT1 Transmitter is a tiny, low-profile unit (7.1cm x 4.8cm x 3.3cm / 2.8 x 1.9 x 1.3”) that slides into the camera’s hot shoe.

The FlexTT5 Transceiver is also low-profile, slightly larger (9.1cm x 7.4cm x 3.6cm / 3.6 x 2.9 x 1.4 in.) and can trigger flash, cameras or both simultaneously.

Both radios interpret the complex TTL data communicated through the camera’s hot shoe and digitally transmit the information through a reliable radio signal.

Photographers can now place TTL (or manual) flash units anywhere they need to illuminate the scene. Each flash unit (Canon or Nikon) can be connected to a dedicated FlexTT5 Transceiver for wireless TTL operation; there are no wires or connecting cables required. Any change in ISO, aperture or shutter speed is automatically communicated and adjusted wirelessly. Flash exposure compensation changes on the camera are communicated wirelessly via the power control of the TTL flash.

The new MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 are compatible with any PocketWizard for triggering manual flash units or remote cameras. In addition, any manual flash unit can be triggered along with a TTL flash for total flexibility.

For more info see:

The Camera Store PocketWizard page - we are accepting pre-orders now.

The Rob Galbraith DPI Review - a very thorough and professional review.

The PocketWizard Press Release

PocketWizard Demo Video and Interview

iLife '09 introduces the new iPhoto '09 with Facial Recognition, organizing by GPS location, great new slideshows, output, editing and travel maps. See how you can take advantage of these new features and discover how to integrate your photography with the rest of your life.

And for more advanced photo editing and management, Apple's ground-breaking professional photo application, Aperture 2, can take your photography to the next level. We'll also show you how to integrate iPhoto '09 and Aperture together.

Wednesday February 25th, 2009 

1:30PM to 3:30PM

Hotel Arts
119 - 12th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB 

To register please visit http://seminars.apple.com/goToEvent.html?id=80123

Leica Camera will soon launch a very limited edition of the LEICA M8.2 Safari Edition that will cost $11,275 CDN. This very special edition will consists of the following products:

LEICA M8.2 Safari olive gree paint finish
LEICA Elmarit-M 28 mm/f2.8 ASPH silver anodized finish, with matching lens hood
E39 UV/Ira Filter
Billingham Combination Bag M Safari
Genuine leather carrying strap Safari

The Camera Body:
The top cover, bottom plate, camera back and the leatherett covering VULKANIT are coated with a
resistant olive green paint finish, which provides a pleasant touch and grip. The top cover is engraved
with the traditional Leica script. All operation elements are in silver chrome finish. The technical
specification as well as the delivery scope are identical to the serial LEICA M8.2

The Billingham Combination Bag M Safari:
This matchin bag in olive green with tan colored top-gran leather trim is made by the English specialist
exclusively for Leica. The bag is made of the water resistant fabric, FiberNyte. The bag will hold all the
items of the Safari set plus additional lenses and accessories. The bag comes with adjustable closed-cell
foam inserts which keeps the camera and lenses protected and separated from each other.

To make a special order contact websales@thecamerastore.com