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SPORTS SHOOTER NEWSLETTER #
112
30 JUNE 2008
http://www.sportsshooter.com/current.html
LEADING OFF: Air Travel Is A
Bitch
CRJs, Crushed Gear and Wearing
Pajamas
By Robert Hanashiro, Sports
Shooter
To borrow a line from Howard Beal: I'M MAD
AS HELL!
I started out thinking about doing a rant about a roller-full of my gear being mishandled during flight on a CRJ (Canadian Regional Jet) to Colorado, but now I figure "What the hell?" Let's do a full-tilt-boogie bitch session on how airlines are killing us!
I started out thinking about doing a rant about a roller-full of my gear being mishandled during flight on a CRJ (Canadian Regional Jet) to Colorado, but now I figure "What the hell?" Let's do a full-tilt-boogie bitch session on how airlines are killing us!
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2007
IN THIS ISSUE:
The Beijing Summer Olympic Games are about
45 days away and this issue of Sports Shooter features several
articles that will be informative and helpful to those covering the
World's biggest sporting event and those that are not. Frank Folwell
makes his Sports Shooter debut with an exhaustive look at Beijing and
the Olympics, while Asian-based photographer David McIntyre
contributes his personal insight into China.
Dan Powers and George Bridges contribute this month's "In The Bag" and "Photographer's Toy Box" respectively on gear for the Olympics.
SI's Robert Beck writes that the recent U.S. Open is "the best" event that he has ever covered.
Matt Mendelsohn tackles this month's question in "Ask Sports Shooter" while Vincent Laforet rants about the state of the photography business and the economy.
The "Sports Shooter Conversation" returns with a Q & A about covering the NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Times' Wally Skalij. Matt Miller of the Omaha World - Herald gives us the lowdown on covering the College World Series (Editors Note: YEA BULDOGS!)
Kim Komenich ponders our profession after a visit to a Lee Friedlander retrospective.
A couple of internal Sports Shooter notes: Welcome to Adorama the new sponsor of the SportsShooter.com Student Photographer of the Year Contest and "welcome back" to Jeff Snyder. The upcoming Sports Shooter Academy Boot Camp has added Dave Honl and Mike Goulding to the faculty Š and yes, there is still room in this workshop.
* * *
On the nightstand is Bangkok Haunts John Burdett's third installment of the entertaining escapades of Thai police detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep and Too Close To Call by Jeffrey Toobin. Big Blue Ball Peter Gabriel's tribute to world music is on heavy rotation on iTunes.
Acknowledgements
As always, thanks to Special Advisors & Contributors: Deanna & Emma Hanashiro, Brad Mangin, Rod Mar, Trent Nelson, Jason Burfield, Grover Sanschagrin, Joe Gosen, Paul Myers and Bob Deutsch.
Thanks this month to: Frank Folwell, David McIntyre, Robert Beck, Vincent Laforet, Matt Mendelsohn, George Bridges, Dan Powers and Wally Skalij.
I welcome any comments, corrections, suggestions and contributions. Please e-mail me at bert@sportsshooter.com.
The Sports Shooter Archives as well as tons of cool resources and information can be accessed through the Internet at http://www.SportsShooter.com.
Use of the content of the Sports Shooter Newsletter is prohibited without the expressed written permission of The Big Kahuna and the author of the article.
Opinions, rants, raves, insults and praise whether intend or not, are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Sports Shooter and public sensibilities.
Copyright Sports Shooter, Inc.
As always, thanks to Special Advisors & Contributors: Deanna & Emma Hanashiro, Brad Mangin, Rod Mar, Trent Nelson, Jason Burfield, Grover Sanschagrin, Joe Gosen, Paul Myers and Bob Deutsch.
Thanks this month to: Frank Folwell, David McIntyre, Robert Beck, Vincent Laforet, Matt Mendelsohn, George Bridges, Dan Powers and Wally Skalij.
I welcome any comments, corrections, suggestions and contributions. Please e-mail me at bert@sportsshooter.com.
The Sports Shooter Archives as well as tons of cool resources and information can be accessed through the Internet at http://www.SportsShooter.com.
Use of the content of the Sports Shooter Newsletter is prohibited without the expressed written permission of The Big Kahuna and the author of the article.
Opinions, rants, raves, insults and praise whether intend or not, are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Sports Shooter and public sensibilities.
Copyright Sports Shooter, Inc.
The Greatest Event I Have Ever
Shot
By Robert Beck, Sports
Illustrated
I have spent a lot of time thinking about
writing this piece. I have even started it a couple of times. But
trying to describe the incredible experience that was the 2008 U.S.
Open on the South Course at Torrey Pines is more confounding than
covering the tournament. There are tales within tales and stories that
will grow grander, perhaps becoming mythical, over time. So, in
advance, please forgive me if weave through this yarn as crookedly as
I might play a round of golf.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2008
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2008
ASK SPORTS SHOOTER Getting
Paid
By Matt Mendelsohn
(Editor's Note: Each month Sports Shooter
will take a question sent in or a topic from the SportsShooter.com
message board and get an answer. I received a question that has been
discussed somewhat on the SportsShooter.com Message Board. For this
specific question on the topic of "shooting for free" I
asked Washington D.C. - based photographer Matt Mendelsohn to write an
response.)
Robert,
I have a question: I've done a lot of "free" shooting for my old high school gymnastics program, including making state/national championship posters for the team the last three years. I've mostly agreed to do it all for free because of the unrestricted access to the team and my personal relationships with the girls and coaches and the need to build a portfolio. But this past year I've been at college - however managed to get back for a substantial number of meets - and it's becoming harder to say "yes" as my friends graduate and of course as my needs grow financially.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2009
I have a question: I've done a lot of "free" shooting for my old high school gymnastics program, including making state/national championship posters for the team the last three years. I've mostly agreed to do it all for free because of the unrestricted access to the team and my personal relationships with the girls and coaches and the need to build a portfolio. But this past year I've been at college - however managed to get back for a substantial number of meets - and it's becoming harder to say "yes" as my friends graduate and of course as my needs grow financially.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2009
Countdown To The Beijing Olympic
Games
By David McIntyre
As the 2008 Beijing Summer Games are just
around the corner --- August 8th, 2008 to be exact --- I thought I
would take this opportunity to give some insight into what people
might expect, not expect, and also feel free to ask so that I can try
to answer later.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2010
Practical tips for the Beijing Olympics
By Frank Folwell
I visited Beijing for the first time in 1978. The Cultural Revolution had just ended. The Gang of Four was blamed for everything. Beijing was a different place. There were no tall buildings or super highways. In fact, there were few cars on the streets. The biggest danger was dodging the thousands of black bicycles.
Outside of Beijing, Westerners were unknown. If we stopped in a public place we often drew a crowd, a hundred people or more, staring at us without saying a word.
By Frank Folwell
I visited Beijing for the first time in 1978. The Cultural Revolution had just ended. The Gang of Four was blamed for everything. Beijing was a different place. There were no tall buildings or super highways. In fact, there were few cars on the streets. The biggest danger was dodging the thousands of black bicycles.
Outside of Beijing, Westerners were unknown. If we stopped in a public place we often drew a crowd, a hundred people or more, staring at us without saying a word.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2011
SPORTS SHOOTER CONVERSATION: A Q & A
with Wally Skalij On Covering The NBA Finals
Los Angeles Times staff photographer shares
his insights
By Robert Hanashiro, Sports
Shooter
(The Los Angeles Times' Wally Skalij
covered the recent Boston Celtics - LA Lakers NBA Finals. Sports
Shooter sat down with him to discuss the trials and tribulations of
covering this highly anticipated match up, Skalij had covered the
Lakers four previous appears in the Finals.)
Sports Shooter: What do you think the biggest difference between covering the regular season --- or for that matter the early round of the NBA
Playoffs --- and covering the NBA Finals?
Sports Shooter: What do you think the biggest difference between covering the regular season --- or for that matter the early round of the NBA
Playoffs --- and covering the NBA Finals?
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2012
Covering a Cinderella Story
By Matt Miller, Omaha World - Herald
Fresno State celebrates winning the College World Series, 6-1 at the University of Georgia UGA Bulldogs against the Fresno State Bulldogs at the College World Series CWS at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Neb., on June 25, 2008.
Fresno State capped a Cinderella season when right fielder Steve Detwiler pulled in a fly ball in the bottom of the ninth inning and clinched this year's College World Series in Omaha. Players on the field and bench sprinted toward the pitching mound where they met for the traditional dog pile celebration. The team had triumphed despite low rankings and finished as champions with one of the most unique seasons in college baseball history.
Fresno State celebrates winning the College World Series, 6-1 at the University of Georgia UGA Bulldogs against the Fresno State Bulldogs at the College World Series CWS at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Neb., on June 25, 2008.
Fresno State capped a Cinderella season when right fielder Steve Detwiler pulled in a fly ball in the bottom of the ninth inning and clinched this year's College World Series in Omaha. Players on the field and bench sprinted toward the pitching mound where they met for the traditional dog pile celebration. The team had triumphed despite low rankings and finished as champions with one of the most unique seasons in college baseball history.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2013
The Cloud is Falling
By Vincent Laforet
A circular fisheye lens captures a river to river view of the Manhattan skyline.
This past year has been one of the roughest years for the newspaper and magazine industry --- and truth be told --- the outlook for the next few years looks even grimmer.
A circular fisheye lens captures a river to river view of the Manhattan skyline.
This past year has been one of the roughest years for the newspaper and magazine industry --- and truth be told --- the outlook for the next few years looks even grimmer.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2014
PHOTOGRAPHER'S TOY BOX: In the Olympic Tool
Bag
By George Bridges, McClatchy Tribune Photo
Service
With the Olympic Opening Ceremonies rapidly approaching it's time to get those last few items ready for covering the games.
With the Olympic Opening Ceremonies rapidly approaching it's time to get those last few items ready for covering the games.
The Games promise to be exciting and challenging and the big time difference will make for a few more hurdles to jump through in dealing with being away from home for so long. Thankfully technology steps in to make the photographer's life a bit easier.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2015
IN THE BAG: 'Rookie' Packs For First
Olympics
By Dan Powers, Appleton
Post-Crescent
This August is going to be one to remember.
I got luckyŠreal lucky. I'm going to be part of the Gannett team
that is covering the Olympics in Beijing, China. WowŠI still can't
believe it. Did I mention it's the Olympics?! Ya think I'm excited?
OhŠI'm excited. This excitement, however, comes bundled with
anticipation, urgency and a touch of nervousness. You see this is my
first Olympics, which means I'm a rookie. A rookie who asks the
question, "What the hell am I supposed to pack for this
international event?" Well, I'll give it a shotŠ
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2016
Reflecting on Being a Newspaper
Photographer (Or a Photographer Who Works for a
Newspaper)
By Kim Komenich
©2008 Kim Komenich
The Lee Friedlander retrospective just
ended here in San Francisco and in getting the opportunity to see his
work as a collection of fifty years worth of projects ---some
sequential, some ongoing-- I walked away with a sense of a
photographer's life well-lived.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2017
SPORTS SHOOTER NEWS &
NOTES
By Sports Shooter Staff
Sports Shooter Academy Boot Camp
Freelance photographer Dave Honl and Michael Goulding from the Orange County Register were added to the faculty of the upcoming Sports Shooter Academy Boot Camp it was recently announced on SportsShooter.com.
Also on the workshop faculty with Honl and Goulding are freelance photographer Matt Brown, Robert Beck from Sports Illustrated, Myung J. Chun from the Los Angeles Times and USA TODAY's Robert Hanashiro.
The Sports Shooter Academy Boot Camp is sponsored by Nikon. Also supporting the workshop are Dyna-Lite. Think Tank Photo and Samy's Camera.
The Boot Camp is a two-day hands-on, shooting education program with a different emphasis each day. Participants can register for single day or attend both days.
Day 1 on Friday, September 5 will be a football workshop with participants shooting both "American football" and futball (aka: soccer). Boot Campers will cover the opening day of a college soccer tournament at Cal State Fullerton in the afternoon and in the evening, for those that want to shoot some football, we will lead a group to the Santa Ana Bowl for the Santa Ana College vs. Cypress College game. Because we will be shooting soccer, we will have a remotes class at the stadium prior to the start of the first game. The evening will be one-on-one editing and critique sessions with the workshop faculty and the best work from each participant will be shown and awards given out for the top photographs.
Day 2 on Saturday, September 6 will be a daylong lighting workshop/shoot out. Participants will break in small groups of 6 - 8 and groups will rotate through different portrait scenarios. Athletes and models will be at different locations for the participants to pose and light under the guidance of the Boot Camp faculty. Lighting equipment from speedlites to studio strobes will be used to make portraits in the various set ups. The evening will be one-on-one editing and critiques with the workshop faculty and the best work from each participant will be shown and awards given out for the top photographs.
Freelance photographer Dave Honl and Michael Goulding from the Orange County Register were added to the faculty of the upcoming Sports Shooter Academy Boot Camp it was recently announced on SportsShooter.com.
Also on the workshop faculty with Honl and Goulding are freelance photographer Matt Brown, Robert Beck from Sports Illustrated, Myung J. Chun from the Los Angeles Times and USA TODAY's Robert Hanashiro.
The Sports Shooter Academy Boot Camp is sponsored by Nikon. Also supporting the workshop are Dyna-Lite. Think Tank Photo and Samy's Camera.
The Boot Camp is a two-day hands-on, shooting education program with a different emphasis each day. Participants can register for single day or attend both days.
Day 1 on Friday, September 5 will be a football workshop with participants shooting both "American football" and futball (aka: soccer). Boot Campers will cover the opening day of a college soccer tournament at Cal State Fullerton in the afternoon and in the evening, for those that want to shoot some football, we will lead a group to the Santa Ana Bowl for the Santa Ana College vs. Cypress College game. Because we will be shooting soccer, we will have a remotes class at the stadium prior to the start of the first game. The evening will be one-on-one editing and critique sessions with the workshop faculty and the best work from each participant will be shown and awards given out for the top photographs.
Day 2 on Saturday, September 6 will be a daylong lighting workshop/shoot out. Participants will break in small groups of 6 - 8 and groups will rotate through different portrait scenarios. Athletes and models will be at different locations for the participants to pose and light under the guidance of the Boot Camp faculty. Lighting equipment from speedlites to studio strobes will be used to make portraits in the various set ups. The evening will be one-on-one editing and critiques with the workshop faculty and the best work from each participant will be shown and awards given out for the top photographs.
For more details on the Sports Shooter Academy Boot Camp, check these links:
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/2005
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1987
Adorama Camera New Sponsor of Student
Contest
New SportsShooter.com sponsor Adorama Camera has amped up the stakes in the website's student contest.
The Grand Prize awarded to the 2008 Student Photographer of the Year, one talented student member of SportsShooter.com will win the whole list.
The list, which contains only the highest rated gear that is also perfectly suited for a student or emerging professional, currently includes: a Nikon D-300 digital SLR camera; a Nikon 18-200mm lens; a Nikon SB-800 Speedlight; an Apple MacBook Pro 15" computer; Aperture 2.0; a Think Tank Airport Security roller case; a Pocket Wizard Plus set w/ a Nikon cable; four SanDisk 4GB Extreme III Compact Flash Cards; an X-Rite Color Munki color calibration unit; an Induro Carbon Fiber monopod; and a Cradlepoint PHS-300 Personal Hotspot.
New SportsShooter.com sponsor Adorama Camera has amped up the stakes in the website's student contest.
The Grand Prize awarded to the 2008 Student Photographer of the Year, one talented student member of SportsShooter.com will win the whole list.
The list, which contains only the highest rated gear that is also perfectly suited for a student or emerging professional, currently includes: a Nikon D-300 digital SLR camera; a Nikon 18-200mm lens; a Nikon SB-800 Speedlight; an Apple MacBook Pro 15" computer; Aperture 2.0; a Think Tank Airport Security roller case; a Pocket Wizard Plus set w/ a Nikon cable; four SanDisk 4GB Extreme III Compact Flash Cards; an X-Rite Color Munki color calibration unit; an Induro Carbon Fiber monopod; and a Cradlepoint PHS-300 Personal Hotspot.
"I'm thrilled that Jeff Snyder and Adorama Camera have become such enthusiastic supporters of the SportsShooter.com community, and their sponsorship efforts are really going to help teach many people a lot of valuable lessons," said Grover Sanschagrin, one of the websites founders.
For more details on the Student Photographer of the Year Contest, check these links:
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/2003
http://www.sportsshooter.com/student_portfolio/index_new.html
Summer Sports Shooter Specials From Roberts
Distributors
By Jody Grober
Greetings from IndyŠ
Cradlepoint is now in the house! Quick, easy and affordableŠit's the new way to send your imagesŠI am offering a discount to all SportsShooter.com members. http://www.robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=14338
Nikon
CaptureNX2 will be out soon, yet another giant step forward for Nikon file workflow.
http://press.nikonusa.com/2008/06/nikon_capture_nx_2_image_editi.php\
Bodies and glass are moving very fast so call us for SS pricing and current availability.
Canon
Rebate program is still going strong with lots of photogs taking advantage of large saving on not only lenses but bodies as well. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PromotionsAct
The 1D Mk III seems to be back in the fold and selling well. Call for my SS pricing.
Roberts is now a NIK software dealer and we have these titles in stock today:
Professional Suite
Viveza
Sharpener PRO
EFEX PRO
http://www.robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=13766
Gitzo has begun shipping the ultimate in a traveling monopod for long glass, the GM5561T. Rated for about 50 pounds, it closes down to ONLY 16.25" and extends to 60.5". They are in stock and I have a special SS price.
Apple pro computers are always at very, very competitive prices for SportsShooter members. Call Jody for price quotes.
Don't get caught in the rain in China without your Aquatech SportsShields and Photographers Jacket/Vest. All is in stock.
http://robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=11553
SanDisk rebates headline my memory deals of the month.
Extreme III 2Gb CF buy 3 at $37.00 each and get a $25.00 mail-in rebate.
Extreme III 4Gb CF buy 3 at $55.00 each and get a $60.00 mail-in rebate.
Extreme III 8Gb CF buy 3 at $99.00 each and get a $100.00 mail-in rebate.
To put in those personal point and shoots that are going to China we have a special price on the 15Mbps Ultra II SD cards at $14.97 each. No limit for SportsShooter members.
http://www.robertsimaging.com/SanDiskrebates.html
Think Tank Photo Airport International rollers are currently on backorder but we are confident we will be getting more in before the Olympics. Email me for your special SS price or if ordering on line put "sportsshooter.com member" in the comment field.
http://www.robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=13070
Another small but very versatile carry on is the Pelican soft case, PCS-247. Main Case: Outer Dimensions: 18" x 14" x 10", it holds a 17 inch laptop and my current stock is only $139.00. It comes in dark green or black.
http://www.robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=14340
Cradlepoint is now in the house! Quick, easy and affordableŠit's the new way to send your imagesŠI am offering a discount to all SportsShooter.com members. http://www.robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=14338
Nikon
CaptureNX2 will be out soon, yet another giant step forward for Nikon file workflow.
http://press.nikonusa.com/2008/06/nikon_capture_nx_2_image_editi.php\
Bodies and glass are moving very fast so call us for SS pricing and current availability.
Canon
Rebate program is still going strong with lots of photogs taking advantage of large saving on not only lenses but bodies as well. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PromotionsAct
The 1D Mk III seems to be back in the fold and selling well. Call for my SS pricing.
Roberts is now a NIK software dealer and we have these titles in stock today:
Professional Suite
Viveza
Sharpener PRO
EFEX PRO
http://www.robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=13766
Gitzo has begun shipping the ultimate in a traveling monopod for long glass, the GM5561T. Rated for about 50 pounds, it closes down to ONLY 16.25" and extends to 60.5". They are in stock and I have a special SS price.
Apple pro computers are always at very, very competitive prices for SportsShooter members. Call Jody for price quotes.
Don't get caught in the rain in China without your Aquatech SportsShields and Photographers Jacket/Vest. All is in stock.
http://robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=11553
SanDisk rebates headline my memory deals of the month.
Extreme III 2Gb CF buy 3 at $37.00 each and get a $25.00 mail-in rebate.
Extreme III 4Gb CF buy 3 at $55.00 each and get a $60.00 mail-in rebate.
Extreme III 8Gb CF buy 3 at $99.00 each and get a $100.00 mail-in rebate.
To put in those personal point and shoots that are going to China we have a special price on the 15Mbps Ultra II SD cards at $14.97 each. No limit for SportsShooter members.
http://www.robertsimaging.com/SanDiskrebates.html
Think Tank Photo Airport International rollers are currently on backorder but we are confident we will be getting more in before the Olympics. Email me for your special SS price or if ordering on line put "sportsshooter.com member" in the comment field.
http://www.robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=13070
Another small but very versatile carry on is the Pelican soft case, PCS-247. Main Case: Outer Dimensions: 18" x 14" x 10", it holds a 17 inch laptop and my current stock is only $139.00. It comes in dark green or black.
http://www.robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=14340
David Honl has come up with a great way to shape the light out of your hot shoe flashes. A complete system that is clean, inexpensive and versatile
http://www.robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=14205
We found two more of the FAMOUS Lightware BP2214 Digital Backpack in the warehouse. Special price this month $224.00 Regular price $364.00. First come first serve!
As always, thanks for supporting your Sports Shooter sponsors, be careful and make sure to have some fun!
(Roberts Distributors is located in Indianapolis, IN. Jonathan "Jody" Grober can be emailed at: jgrober@robertsimaging.com. To place an order, call: 1-800-726-5544. You can check out Roberts' online product catalog at: http://www.robertsimaging.com.)
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2019
Adorama Camera Joins The Sports Shooter
'Family'
By Jeff Snyder
Helloooooo, remember me? Jeff Snyder,
you've seen my name on SportsShooter.com since day one, and now, I'm
backkk. Let me just say that it's terrific for me to be back in the
Sports Shooter "Family", and to introduce you all to Adorama
Camera.
Adorama Camera, for those of you that don't know us, is one of the nation's largest retail and mail order suppliers. For over 30 years we have been serving professionals as well as amateurs in the photographic, video, digital imaging and telescope fields. We offer the best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff, and competitive pricing.
Adorama is now the proud sponsor of the "Student Photographer of the Year" contest here on Sports Shooter. The Grand Prize winner will receive "The Essentials" to go out into the world and continually make award winning photographsŠThe "Essentials" list of prizes includes: Nikon D300 Camera, Nikon MBD-10 Grip, Nikon SB-800 Speedlight, Nikon 18-200 AFS Lens, Apple MacBook Pro Computer, Apple's Aperture 2.0, Think Tanks'Rolling Airport Security case, (4) SanDisk 4GB Extreme II cards, (2) Pocket Wizard Plus II remotes along with a Nikon Remote cable, X-Rite Color Munki Calibrator, Induro MC24 Carbon Fiber monopod, and a Cradlepoint PHS-300 Personal Hotspot. Does it get any better? YES it doesŠthere will also be monthly prizes for all of you too! In order to be eligible to win the monthly prizes, all you have to do is be a judge each month. So what are you waiting for?? Enter, Judge & Win with Adorama & Sports Shooter.
A little more about Adorama, and what we can offer youŠ.
Adorama's customer service extends far beyond our newly renovated 30,000 sq ft retail space. We also offer the following:
* Workshops@Adorama: An increasingly popular series of digital imaging courses designed for photographers of all skill levels and interests. Most workshops take place at the store itself, but others at strategic locations around the city. For photographers who cannot personally attend classes in person, Adorama has partnered with the Perfect Picture School of Photography (http://www.ppsop.com), the leading online interactive photography school. Here's the schedule: http://www.adorama.com/workshops
* Adorama AIRC Learning Center: It's the go-to place online where you can learn shooting techniques, pick up some Photoshop tips, and research your next purchase through Adorama's many informative buying guides. Most popular is the "100 in 100," short daily photography tips given over 100 days. http://www.adorama.com/learn
* AdoramaPix: Serving New York's demanding photographers for over ten years with choices of professional grade Kodak papers, 25 print sizes and a 24-48 hour turnaround on most print orders, AdoramaPix produces the finest quality prints at the best prices in town. AdoramaPix ships worldwide, and our site is easy to navigate. http://www.adoramapix.com
* Rental and Used Equipment: To further service the professional market, Adorama offers an extensive rental department featuring the best equipment at the best prices. All customers are encouraged to check out Adorama's used equipment department in which thousands of almost-new and reconditioned items are available at unbeatable savings. Also, http://www.adoramarentals.com
We invite you to shop at our retail store, at 42 W 18th Street, New York, NY open Sundays 9:30AM-5:30PM, Monday-Thursdays 9:00AM-6:00PM and Fridays 9:00AM-1:00PM.
As always, please feel free to contact me anytime, I'm here to answer your questions, help you with your orders, and make your hectic life a little easier. I am your contact for the personal service you deserve.
Ok, now for some Product NewsŠ
HONL
All of the Honl strobe accessories are now in stock! Be more creative with your Nikon & Canon Speedlights! Take a look here: http://tinyurl.com/5cspd9
CAMERA MUZZLE
The Cranston Camera Muzzle's are on the ay to us NOW. These have been on backorder for month's, so if you are shooting Golf, Court Rooms, Theater, or anything where the sound of your shutter is disturbing, this is what you've been waiting for. Call me for details
EPSON
Epson's new Stylus Photo R2880 8 Color 13" Wide Inkjet Printers have arrived and are available now. Produce exhibition quality prints with unprecedented control with the Epson R2880 photo printer, the choice for professional and fine art photographers. With its innovative ink set, Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta, this powerful printer offers an astounding color gamut for brilliant reds, blues and purples.
CRADLEPOINT
We now have all of the Cradlepoint Personal HotSpot routers in stock. You read in an earlir issue of SportsShooter, George Bridges review of the PHS300, and how it works with Canon & Nikon's Wireless Transmission units (http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1925 )
Here just a few of the features:
* A WiFi extension to Cellular Broadband
* Compliant with IEEE 802.11 b/g Standards
* Tethers to Cellular phone or Cellular USB modem for WiFi access anywhere in coverage
* Compact and portable
* Charges handset via USB or powers USB modem
* Built-in Li Ion battery provides hours of WiFi with your 3G handset
* Added firewall prevents unauthorized use of your cellular connection
See the Cradlepoint lineup here: http://tinyurl.com/6qh2va
NIKON
The D3 and D300 cameras are readily available now, as well as every accessory that Nikon has. If you think something doesn't exist, think againŠCall me
CANON
Mark III, Mark IIIS, 5D's are also all in stock. Canon's Instant Rebate program on many lenses remains in effect through July 19th, so save some $$ and buy now.
NEW, USED AND REFURBISHED GEAR
We have everything that you need, plus more. We continually get in refurbished cameras and lenses from many manufacturers, so remember to always check with me first before you buy.
I look forward to once again working with each & every one of you in the near future, feel free to contact me anytime!
(Contact Snyder directly at email: jsnyder@adorama.com; AIM: JSnyderAdorama or phone 301-652-4896; Fax 301-652-4971.)
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2020
News From Samy's Camera
By Louis Feldman
By Louis Feldman
Maybe next year? It wasn't a "classic" but the Lakers - Celtics NBA Finals provided fans and photographers with some frills and thrills Š but what a butt-kicking in Game 6!
Will it be different next season with
wunderkind Andrew Bynum back from injury for a full season?
Now to what's happening at Samy's Camera Š
Now to what's happening at Samy's Camera Š
Everyone knows about Samy's Camera's main
store on Fairfax Ave. (just down the street from the famous Los
Angeles Farmer's Market and uber shopping center The Grove)
Šbut we have several other stores conveniently located throughout
Southern California.
Our newest store in Culver City is in the former home of a model train center, so if you're on the Westside, drop by and check out the latest and greatest in camera, lighting, video, printing and computer equipment Š check out our model train set that circles the showroom!
For a list and directions to all of Samy's Camera's SoCal stores, check this link:
http://www.samys.com/stores.php
Samy's Camera is the largest rental house in the region Š whether you're looking for long lenses, studio lighting, and video gear:
http://www.samys.com/rentals.php
We have a full range of audio recording gear from Sennheiser, Rode, Audio-Technica and Azden. Check out this link for information on audio kits from Samy's: http://www.samysproaudio.com
Our newest store in Culver City is in the former home of a model train center, so if you're on the Westside, drop by and check out the latest and greatest in camera, lighting, video, printing and computer equipment Š check out our model train set that circles the showroom!
For a list and directions to all of Samy's Camera's SoCal stores, check this link:
http://www.samys.com/stores.php
Samy's Camera is the largest rental house in the region Š whether you're looking for long lenses, studio lighting, and video gear:
http://www.samys.com/rentals.php
We have a full range of audio recording gear from Sennheiser, Rode, Audio-Technica and Azden. Check out this link for information on audio kits from Samy's: http://www.samysproaudio.com
Samy's Camera is an authorized Apple reseller, so if you're looking for the latest hot laptop, desktop computer or iPod, give us a call for very competitive pricing!
http://www.samys.com/browse.php?mfg=8
The Airport Security. The International. The Urban Disguise. The Skins. Checkout these and all of the unique, cool and extremely useful products from Think Tank Photo:
http://www.samys.com/browse.php?mfg=230
Samy's Camera is a proud supporter of the upcoming Sports Shooter Academy Boot Camp September 5 & 6 in Orange County.
(Contact Samy's Camera in Los Angeles by calling 323-964-0323 Ext 200 and ask for an industrial sales representative. Also check out Samy's Specials on SportsShooter.com or Samy's web site at: http://www.samys.com.)
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=2021
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SPORTS SHOOTER ACADEMY BOOT CAMP
The NEXT COOLEST photography event of the year
September 5 & 6, 2008
http://www.sportsshooter.com/workshops.html
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SPORTS SHOOTER ACADEMY BOOT CAMP
The NEXT COOLEST photography event of the year
September 5 & 6, 2008
http://www.sportsshooter.com/workshops.html
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