Win a GoPro from Lumoid & Photorec.tv

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Click this logo to enter!LumoidRemember when I went to Fiji?  Shot a fun little 4K video on a GoPro?    You want a chance to shoot your own 4K adventure? Read on. . .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOg5SzXghV0 Would you like a chance to get your own GoPro Hero 4 Black - the top of the line GoPro with videolapse, night shot, slow mo and of course beautiful 4K video.Screenshot 2016-02-24 15.29.31 Photorec.tv has partnered with Lumoid.com to give one lucky US resident a GoPro Hero 4 Black.    Pop over to http://lumoid.com/photorectoby and enter.   I look forward to seeing what you create!

Photo Mish Mash 83

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Photo Mish Mash Episode 10 - Av Mode is Dangerous

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Week in Review-Stay tuned for the giveaway...We didn’t define a few words last week in our Jargon episode like BOKEH!!! Blown Out, Highlights, Histogram, ChimpingHistogram video Link - What is your HistogramHistogram discussionChimping9:00 70D focusing problem70D focus issue? Dont panic - it is disappointing but not cause for total panic12:27 NEWShttp://lensvid.com/gear/lensvid-exclusive-what-happened-to-the-photography-industry-in-2013/Revel android release http://m.connect.dpreview.com/post/6445023773/adobe-releases-revel-for-androidAre camcorders dead?Getty’s BIG announcement http://www.bjp-online.com/2014/03/10-facts-you-need-to-know-about-getty-images-embed-feature/29:50 Discussion - AV MODE IS DANGEROUS!!37:28 Reader Questionssokoli989 asks - What is the most common lens you use at weddings?March Canon Mail In Rebates (LINK)Does the greater number of focus points mean more will be in focus?Often asked about Nikon having 39 focus points vs the 11 from Canon and relatedly I had someone comment that they always use all the focus points so that everything will be in focus.Fav Photo of the week?Christina pickshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/96294033@N08/8790207444/in/pool-digitalphotorecToby pickshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/spammie33/12515239865/in/pool-digitalphotorec48:13 something special - GIVEAWAY  

 

Spring into Summer Giveaway Sweepstakes

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summergiveaway This contest is over but there are more giveaways planned - best way to stay informed of all giveaways is to Like my facebook page and/or sign up for my email newsletter.[newsletter] Win Sweet Camera Gear!The following prizes will be up for grabs.  Benro Video Monopod A48FBS4, 8B Pro X2 Eye-Fi SD Card, Black Rapid RS-5 Cargo Strap, Think Tank Sub Urban Disguise 30, One year of Zenfolio Premium Hosting, $50 Blurb Gift Certificate, TriggerTrap Mobile Dongle & Camera Connection Cord.   Total Prize Package is valued at $580. Contest Ends: June 21st at 8pm ESTa Rafflecopter giveawayThis promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Benro, Eye-fi, Black Rapid, ThinkTank, Zenfolio and Blurb. We hereby release Facebook, Benro, Eye-fi, Black Rapid, ThinkTank, Zenfolio and Blurb of any liability. Winner(s) will be contacted by email 48 hours after the giveaway ends, Winner(s) have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn..  Winner must be 18 or over and a resident of the U.S. Winner of the Zenfolio Hosting must not currently be a Zenfolio customer.

Monday Notes- Backups, T5i and Giveaway

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 A few quick notes

    • CrashPlan- an excellent backup system/solution is offering a free year.  Enter your email and the price for 1 computer for one year drops to $0, even at $50/year it is an excellent value and painless way to backup your precious photos/documents.  Do not wait until you have a horror story to start backing up. https://www.crashplan.com/carboniteswitcher/

 

    • My T5i Unboxing went up this weekend, You will hear me say this in the review- I think we will all be a bit happier if we think of the entry level DSLR market like the auto industry, every year there is a refresh of the product line and sometimes it is exciting with real changes and sometimes it is a polish with minor changes. This is one of those fairly minor changes.  I will have more thoughts in my review in a few days.   Take a few moments and watch the video and give it a thumbs up please.  I also have some sample video showing the silent and smooth focusing of the new 18-55 STM, not lots different from the 18-135 STM.

 

    • I spent the weekend shooting with the T5i and creating a video review of a brand new video monopod from Berno that will be part of my upcoming giveaway.  This giveaway that I have been mentioning for what feels like MONTHS now will start THIS WEEK! All the stuff  has arrived- I will be photographing, listing and putting this all together in the next few days, it is so exciting to be able to give away awesome gear.    You all taking the time to like my Facebook page, Subscribing to my Youtube Channel and visiting the website have made it possible. Thank you!

 

    • Last bit of housekeeping - Facebook has recently changed the admin system for pages, it now is more difficult to keep track of comments, if you leave a comment or questions on a post and I haven't answered it in a day or two please send me a message or post directly on the wall. I try to answer everyone's questions or comments that need a response so it is only because I missed yours that I haven't answered yet and I welcome a reminder or a nudge that you are waiting.

 

Capbuckle - Product Review and Giveaway

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Win a capbuckleI have lost more than a few lens caps over the last year, usually the issue is not having a consistent place to put my lens cap after taking it off the lens.  Capbuckle solves that, it threads onto your camera strap and gives you a place to snap the cap. A snug little home for your lens cap.   The only downside I have found is that it does not work without an extra bit of string with my favorite strap, the Black Rapid Straps.    Watch the video review below and then pop over to my facebook page to enter to win your very own Capbuckle.    Enter to Win (contest open to residents of the US only)