[Deal] Canon Lens And Speedlite Rebates Extended To September 29

B&H has extended the crazy lens and speedlites rebate program that started in August (and, as it looks, Adorama and Amazon too). Going on until September 29th. You can save up to $300 on lenses and speedlites.

The full list at B&H (click here to see all items):

Adorama lens discounts ordered by lens type:

All discounted Canon lenses at Amazon (click here)

[Review] EOS 60D vs T4i/650D (and Canon DSLR deals, Amazon GoldBox)

Another >12 min video review by DigitalRev: EOS 60D vs Rebel T4i/650D. Which one is better suited for your needs?

In this video we take a little trip to the Ani Com fair, which showcases a load of people dressing up in maids and schoolgirl uniforms, to compare two of Canon’s most popular DSLRs: the EOS 60D and recently released 650D. Just which one is right for you?

Next, I found a sort of Goldbox deal going on on Amazon, for six different Canon DSLRs kits (click here to see them all). The DSLRs kits are:

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[Rumor] EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM To Be Released September 6th??

According to Japanese site dcwatch (translated) the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM II (click here for specs) lens will be released to the general public on September 6th, that’s in three days!! Price will be around $2300.

Lens initially announced on February 7, had been scheduled for release in April. Had postponed the launch in early July and then, I had been postponed again in mid-September the launch as “it takes time to make final adjustments to achieve the target performance high” on July 5. This time, Release date has been confirmed.

To pre-order check the following shops: Adorama (click here) and B&H (click here). If you live somewhere in Asia, DigitalRev could be the right choice for you, they have the lens available for pre-order too (click here, price depends by your location).

EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM II world-wide price check (and pre-order options): B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

[via dcwatch]

Ten Suggestions To Take Better Photos (without spending a cent)

Image Credit: The Phoblographer

Our friends at The Phoblographer have a good article about ten points you should take in account to shot better pics. Not a new camera, nor other expensive equipment. The listed suggestions

can be applied whether you’ve had professional training or not, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re using a $100 point-and-shoot or an expensive DSLR. Geared primarily towards amateur hobbyists, perhaps those of you with more experience can get some ideas as well. Here are some suggestions that are independent of gear.

Here comes the list of ten tips & hints, all easy to achieve. I think the list works. It discusses the following points:

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[Video] Two Minutes Review Of The Canon EF 16-35mm Lens

Youtube user GreenHillCamera published another 2 minutes review of a Canon lens. This time the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM is examinated.

Guest photographer Ken Taranto demonstrates the Canon EF 16-35 mm lens – an industry standard for architectural photographers.

Enjoy! EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

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