Some interesting sales going on, one that might be of interest to some of you is the Canon 5D Mark II. Shaving a few hundred dollars off normal retail price, the Canon 5D Mark II (body only) goes on sale over at BestBuy.com for a limited time.
HDDSLR Events
Digital Cameras on Sale Best BuyNAB2011 BTS Highlights
Our NAB2011 videos aren't all on the website just yet, but just wanted to thank Prodigy Studios for coming out and covering all the highlights and BTS footage of our trip. We covered lots of ground and got to meet all the good people behind some of the popular DSLR products including Cinevate, Konova, Jag35, WideOpenCamera, JuicedLink, Letus, Camera Motion Research, Varizoom, and more. [Thanks Waylon]
Nokia Shorts 2011 – $5K Funding $10K Prize
Reminder that time is running out with Nokia's 2011 Shorts partnership with Vimeo. Pitch an idea and a couple of lucky participants can get $5K to fund the project along with a couple of Nokia N8's. Afterwards a winner will be chosen to receive a $10K prize. You can find more details over at the Nokia Vimeo Channel here: https://vimeo.com/nokia
Win that Canon 5D Mark II – JuicedLink
JuicedLink.com Blog - Win Canon 5D Mark II Contest
I'm a bit of a skeptic when it comes to winning contests, but here's an easy one with an exciting little reward (should you win). JuicedLink.com has been holding contests giving away DSLR camera bodies for some time, and now the Canon 5D Mark II body is being offered up. Easy rules to follow including subscription to the newsletters, and everything else can be done all from the comfort of your bed. Hey, another reader found the RadioPopper.com contest I posted up on this blog and won some valuable goodies. Maybe the next person reading this article could be our winner. Good Luck and comment back if you win.
Canon Refurbished Discounts
A brand new Canon 5D Mark II will still run you about $2500 dollars retail on any website. A used Canon 5D Mark II Body over on eBay will still run you over $2100 dollars and that's not knowing it's true condition. Canon right now is running some specials on their Refurbished Equipment website with a 10% off Promotional Code bringing down the Canon 5D Mark II (refurbished) bodies to $1799. Yeah that's a pretty sweet deal for a full frame body with excellent low light capabilities. Sure it's a refurb, but it's coming from Canon with a 90 Day warranty.
If you're looking to pick up used equipment, I think these official Canon refurb units are still a safer bet than going for a used version off the auction site. Aside from the 5D Mark II, there's 7D's, T2i's, 60D's, and a bunch of lenses including L series refurbished. Promotional Code is fam211 and the link is here.
Episode II – HDSLR Hub with Shane Hurlbut, ASC
When used properly DSLR's can provide amazing quality video footage. Of course you've probably already heard of all the problems that go with shooting video DSLR cameras too. If you're just starting out with DSLR's or might be wondering about implementing DSLR's into your workflow, you should definitely check out B&H's HDSLR Hub taught by Shane Hurlbut, ASC. So far it's based around the amazing Canon 5D Mark II, but many of the tips, tricks, and advice are general to all DSLR's. Episode II was just released today, and there's a schedule to release more in the coming weeks. All found here: https://www.hdslrhub.bhphoto.com
NAB – Las Vegas + Poker Meet-Up
The 2011 NAB Show in Las Vegas is going to be huge this year, and several rumors are circling around some new Canon Releases (maybe new Full Frame Camera?). Conferences begin April 9th, Exhibits start Aprill 11th, overall show ends on April 14th.
So if you weren't planning on spending the whole time out there and haven't decided which days to attend, you might want to consider the AllInFilm.org Poker Meetup at the Hard Rock Hotel on April 11th.
From the site:
ALL-IN film is a charity poker meet-up for filmmakers and film lovers. Players have the opportunity to win huge prizes and hang out with film industry professionals. Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross.
All of your favorite icons will be headlining (in no particular order) including Vincent Laforet, Philip Bloom, Kevin Shahinian, Jon Conner, Barry Green, Alex Lindsay, and Cristina Valdivieso. Sounds like a fun even to attend, but what isn't fun about Las Vegas?
More information at the website: https://www.allinfilm.org/2011.html
NextWaveDV 10K Subscriber Giveaway
The crazy bunch over at NextWaveDV is celebrating their achievement surpassing 10K subscribers, and they're giving away some stuff. You can find out more about the contest drawing following the jump: https://www.nextwavedv.com/10000subgiveaway/
2011 NAB – National Association of Broadcasters
NAB Wesbite - National Association of Broadcasters
If you're a serious Film Maker or content producer you can't hide from NAB - National Association of Broadcasters. Coming in Vegas in April it's going to creep up real quick. So if you want to get in, now's the time with a Free Exhibits Pass registration code found on the website. It's amazing to think about how these events have evolved in just a few years with the Internet. Broadcasting has opened up to a whole new level. This is 'THE' place to be to find out not only where the industry is at today, but where it's headed next. You'll get in touch with new technology, tons of exhibitors showcasing all the latest camera gear, learning sessions and conferences to sign up for. Everything from small to big, including many of the companies and products found on this Cheesycam website. DSLR's are going to have a huge impact on the exhibition floor. It's not just for the big cameras! You'll find everything from small camera sliders, to DSLR rigs, cages, audio, monitors, and more.. I'm really excited to attend this one, so hopefully i'll catch some of you out there.
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