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- Lexar 1TB Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Card – only $449.99 after $200.00 instant savings
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Now through April 20th, save up to $200.00 on Tamron lenses.
| Model | Rebate Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens | $100.00 | B&H | Adorama | Amazon |
| Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD Lens | $150.00 | B&H | Adorama | Amazon |
| Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens | $200.00 | B&H | Adorama | Amazon |
| Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens | $150.00 | B&H | Adorama | Amazon |
| Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens | $100.00 | B&H | Adorama | Amazon |
| Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens | $200.00 | B&H | Adorama | Amazon |
| Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens | $200.00 | B&H | Adorama | Amazon |
| Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens | $200.00 | B&H | Adorama | Amazon |
| Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens | $100.00 | B&H | Adorama | Amazon |
| Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens | $70.00 | B&H | Adorama | Amazon |
| Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens | $70.00 | B&H | Adorama | Amazon |
The 17-70 and 18-300 are also included in the sale.
To photograph a lunar eclipse, the sky must be clear. Historically, the Southwest has the USA's clearest winter skies, and going with the odds seemed the ideal decision. Death Valley National Park has the statistically optimal location and a long list of other photography opportunities, so it got the selection.
About 5 hours before the start of the eclipse, the selected Death Valley location, Stovepipe Wells, was getting an extreme storm. While there was little rain, the wind-blown dust and sand reduced visibility below 100 yards (meters) and blew fine sand through the edges of the solid hotel room door, coating everything in my room and creating little sand dunes just inside the door. It was crazy.
The forecast showed this storm coming, but much of the western US had the same or worse forecast. Forecasted clear skies were a flight away, and that option wasn't in play.
Miraculously, a slot of mostly clear sky opened up overhead just before the start of the lunar eclipse and closed just after the full moon reappeared. Heavy clouds were visible to both sides during much of that time, but the moon remained between them.
The primary goal for this trip was to capture the shots needed to create the lunar version of this 2024 Total Lunar Eclipse Phase Progression image. Goal met. #blessed
While the lunar eclipse was a top goal for this trip, most of the time was spent photographing the landscape, including many hiking miles carrying gear. The most solid tripod available is the optimal choice for photographing the dark total eclipse with a big, long-focal-length lens and long exposure, but a lighter model (that could still manage strong winds) was needed for landscape use.
Flying with more than one significant tripod impacts available storage, but this support need was solidly met by the Really Right Stuff TVC-32G Versa Mk2 Ground Carbon Fiber Tripod. A review of the TVC-32G Versa Mk2 has been on the to-do list for ... years, but it is an outstanding choice when short height is sufficient for the need. A lower tripod is typically less impacted by vibrations, and I was sitting for the eclipse, so height wasn't needed in that regard.
A Wimberley WH-200-S Sidemount Head solidly held the RF 600mm F4 L IS USM Lens and a RF 1.4x Extender on a Canon EOS R5 Mark II for exposures reaching 0.5 seconds.
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Select refurbished cameras and refurbished lenses are on sale at Canon USA.
Expect Canon USA refurbished gear to be like new with an as-new warranty and a great price.
The Big Spring Sale is now live at Amazon.
Today is a good day to check off the line items on the want-to-buy list and stock up on supplies.
Image quality, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results are now available on the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS Lens page.
Getting the comparisons started:
Compared to the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM Lens
Compared to the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens
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- ProGrade Digital 120GB CFexpress 2.0 Type A Gold Memory Card – only $99.99 after $30.00 instant savings
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Worth browsing: Deals of the Week at B&H.
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It's time to renew or start a subscription:
Adobe Creative Cloud (12 Month Subscription, Download) is on sale at B&H for only $494.99 (save $164.89).
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (1TB Cloud Storage, 12 Month Subscription, Download) is on sale for 139.99, a $99.89 savings.
Adobe Creative Cloud (Student and Teacher Edition) (12 Month Subscription, Download) is on sale for only $179.99 (Save $59.89).
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Canon Japan is availing versions of the EOS R50, EOS R100, and EOS Kiss X10 (same as the EOS Rebel SL3 in North America and EOS 200D Mark II in Australia and Asia) that support tamper-proof SD-WORM/Write Once/PGS WORM cards.
Here is the notice [translated]:
Notice regarding sales of digital single-lens cameras compatible with SD-WORM/Write Once/PGS WORM cards
March 21, 2025
Thank you for your continued patronage of Canon products.
We are pleased to announce the release of mirrorless cameras that are compatible with SD-WORM/Write Once/PGS WORM cards.
(EOS R100 tamper-proof model, EOS R50 tamper-proof model)
Notes
Digital SLR cameras compatible with SD-WORM/Write Once/PGS WORM cards are intended for government agencies and corporate customers who have been commissioned by government agencies.
This product is not available at the Canon Online Shop.
If you wish to purchase or are considering purchasing a digital single-lens camera that supports SD-WORM/Write Once/PGS WORM cards
Please contact our Customer Service Center by phone or email with the following information:
- Customer name
- Name of your company and department
- (For private businesses) The name of any industry associations to which you belong
- Daytime contact phone number
- Specific purpose of use
* Contact details for our Customer Service Center are listed under "Contact Us" on the following page.
Digital SLR Cameras/Mirrorless Cameras/Interchangeable Lenses Support Menu
After confirming the information you have provided, our department or the sales company we have commissioned will contact you.
Product Information
For detailed product information, please see the PDF file.
Please also note the following points:
The firmware may differ from that of standard products, so please refrain from updating the firmware yourself.
When using a Write Once memory card, you cannot store more than 510 images in one folder, so do not store more than 510 images in one folder. If you want to shoot more than 510 images, record them in a new folder. Also , the number of folders you can use is 500.
* Depending on the burst mode, multiple images may be recorded per shot.
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The refurbished Canon RF 200-800mm IS Lens is now available at Canon USA.
Learn more: Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM Lens
Take a moment to browse all of the available refurbished cameras and refurbished lenses at Canon USA. Some gear is on sale.
Expect Canon USA refurbished gear to be like new with an as-new warranty and a great price.
Sony will announce a new product on March 26th at 10:00 EDT.
Go small shoot big is the teaser.
Stop back then to get the full details!
The Apple AirTag 4 Pack is on sale for only $69.99 at Amazon. I use AirTags when traveling.
OWC 480GB and 960 GB Atlas Pro Cfexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Cards are on sale for 50% and 38% off at Amazon.
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Don't miss the WPPI Show Specials at B&H.
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