From the Adorama YouTube Channel:

A love letter to our city and to all those creatives out there hustling, dreaming and creating.

On the notes of George Gershwin's immortal "Rhapsody in Blue," New York City wakes up and begins the daily cycle of life, dreams, and their inevitable intersections. We follow three creatives as they hustle and fight against and within the rhythm of the city to chase their artistic visions.

Most say about New York: “You love it or you hate it!” It’s a city of contrast — of black and white — but many often miss its countless shades of gray.

Behind the Scenes Look at NEW YORK RHAPSODY

As usual, B&H and Adorama will be closing in observance of the upcoming Passover holiday. If you need something in the near future, get it now to ensure it is delivered on time. Below are the details:

B&H Passover 2019 Holiday Closing Schedule

B&H will be closed starting at 7pm ET Thu April 18.
We will reopen at 10am Sun April 28.

Online Orders

Online ordering will pause during the following holiday observance periods:

• 7:30pm Fri April 19 until 9pm Sun April 21
• 7:45pm Thu April 25 until 9:15pm Sat April 27

Shipping

Orders placed before 6pm ET Thu April 18 will be processed prior to the holiday closing.
Orders placed after this time will be processed when we reopen on Sun April 28.

Store Pickup

Store Pickup orders placed up to 1 hour before store closing will be available for same-day pickup until store closing.
Store Pickup orders placed within 1 hour of store closing, or while the store is closed, will be available for pickup 30 minutes after the store reopens.

Adorama Passover 2019 Holiday Closing Schedule

Orders submitted before our holiday closing time (4/19/2019 12:30PM) will be processed on the day submitted - subject to our verification process.

Orders submitted to us during the Passover Holiday (Friday, April 19th thru Sunday April 28th) will be shipped Monday April 29th.

Thank You for your understanding, and for your business.

Store Hours:

Friday April 19th – 9:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday April 28th – 9:30am – 5:00pm

From Adorama:

If you want quality, selection and value, you’ll love Adorama Rewards. Points add up fast and you can redeem toward your Adorama purchases.

Join For Free
Open a free Adorama account and you’re automatically enrolled in Adorama Rewards. If you already have an account, you’re already a member.

Earn Points
Earn 1 point for every $1 in purchases.*

Redeem Rewards
Simply shop our vast inventory and redeem your Reward points at checkout.

*You must be logged into your Adorama Account at the time of purchase to earn Adorama Reward Points. Earning points on qualifying purchases is limited to 30,000 per year from the date of your first point accumulation from purchases. See terms and conditions for complete program rules and details.

Get more details on the Rewards Program here.

B&H and Adorama will be closed during the Succos holiday. If you need/want gear sooner rather than later, order now to avoid more than a week-long delay.

SuperStore & Offices

B&H will be closed starting at 1pm ET Sun Sep 23 through Tue Oct 2. We will reopen at 9am Wed Oct 3.

Online Orders

Checkout will only be available during the following periods:

• 8:15pm ET Tue Sep 25 until 6:30pm Fri Sep 28
• 8pm Sat Sep 29 until 6:30pm Sun Sep 30

Regular checkout will resume starting at 8pm Tue Oct 2.

Shipping

Any orders placed after 6:30pm ET Fri Sep 21 will be processed when we reopen on Wed Oct 3.

Store Pickup

Store Pickup orders placed up to 1 hour before store closing time will be available for same-day pickup until store closing time. Store Pickup orders placed less than 1 hour from store closing, or while the store is closed, will be ready for pickup 30 minutes after the store reopens.

Orders submitted to us during the Sukkos Holiday (Sunday Sept. 23rd after 12:30PM thru Tuesday, Oct. 2nd) will be shipped Wednesday, Oct. 3rd.

From Adorama:

Whether you’re shooting photo or video, it’s tough to capture high-quality shots without a good source of light — that’s why most industry professionals rely on top-quality lighting equipment. Yes, sometimes you’re lucky enough to have natural light (a photographer’s — and videographer’s — dream!) but if you’re filming commercial work or weddings, you’ll undoubtedly be faced with poor lighting situations like dim reception halls or office buildings.

To help photographers and videographers light their shots effectively, Adorama is unveiling a new line of affordable and diverse lighting equipment and accessories. The new CLAR collection offers something for just about every visual professional — from documentary filmmakers to high-fashion photographers. Here’s a quick breakdown of the collection so you can see which product line is best for you!

Slim Series

Created with videographers in mind, the CLAR Slim Series lights attach easily to DSLR shoe mounts and have a wireless remote — the CLAR Remote for the Slim Series ($19) — that’s good for up to 100 feet (perfect when you’re managing multiple cameras at once!). As the name indicates, this product line is slim and lightweight — a must when you’re “running and gunning” for documentaries or wedding videos.

The line’s color temperature range is 3200K to 5600K (in increments of 100K), meaning you have optimal and precise control over the look and feel of your footage. As any wedding videographer knows, finding white balance in a reception hall can be super tricky, so this on-camera light (which also attaches to most lighting stands) can save you loads of time in post.

The CLAR Slim Series line includes three variations of new lights:

• CLAR Slim Series Bi-Color 144 SMD LED On-Camera Light ($69.95)
• CLAR Slim Series Bi-Color 288 SMD LED On-Camera Light ($119)
• CLAR Slim Series 360B Bi-Color 36W SMD LED Studio Light ($190)

Surface Series

The CLAR Surface Series lights offer tremendous value and usability for videographers and photographers covering all types of work environments: press and documentaries, interviews, studio stills, location work, and weddings. The slim, lightweight lights can attach to the top of the camera or a stand, and they’re designed to supply a soft, glowing natural-looking light on the subject for a clean look.

Similar to the Slim Series, the Surface Series lights have a slender remote control for convenience and ease of use. Equally important — particularly for the news and documentary industry — is the tough plastic frame that protects these lights during activities like travel.

The Surface Series has two products:

• CLAR Surface Series 24B Bi-Color On Camera and Studio LED Light ($49.95)
• CLAR Surface Series 36B Bi-Color On Camera LED Light ($99)

Wand/Ring Light

Next in the new CLAR collection is the Wand and Ring Light Series, both favorites among fashion, glamour, and children photographers, and news reporters. These two products — the CLAR Luminous Pro 19? Bi-Color Ringlight Plus ($199) and the CLAR WandLux Pro and Ring Light Kit ($159) — produce soft, high-beauty light (but low heat) to keep the subject looking great and feeling comfortable throughout the full session. The ring light is also a hit for macro photographers, given its gentle yet targeted illumination finds its way into the nooks and crevices of all sorts of objects.

Like the previous two collections, wireless remotes give photographers the opportunity to balance and adjust luminance and white balance from afar. Additionally, the precise MultiTemp color range of 3,200 to 5,500 ensures photographers have full control over the look and the feel of their shots.

The CLAR Collection’s WandLux Pro and Ring Light Kit comes with the dimmable Ring Light as well as an LED handheld wand that ensures accurate colors, skin tones and hues — and lasts for at least 2.5 hours.

Luxpando

The CLAR Collection’s Luxpando series is one of the highest quality light sources you can buy. The three products across this series provide turbo-charged lighting that mimics sunlight, no matter where you are. Additionally, the Luxpando series was built for precision and power, with brightness controls from 1 to 100% and the “Dynamic TURBO Mode” that provides an extra 30% of light.

Perfect for media production sets, this unique series of LED lights is designed for fast movement and mega action — which is why the strong aluminum alloy housing is extra important for safekeeping. The series also has a console controller and optional wireless control for ease of use.

For a daytime look, try the Blackbezt Luxpando Series 5600K Daylight Studio panel ($600). For a warmer look, you’ll need the Blackbezt Luxpando Series 3000K Tungsten Studio Panel ($600). And, if you can’t decide — or know you’ll need both — CLAR has the Blackbezt Luxpando Series 3000-5600K Bi-Color LED Panel ($690), a must for major studios or production teams). All bundles come with $159.95 worth of free accessories — plus free shipping!

Accessories

To round out that new lighting arsenal, the CLAR collection features a handful of must-have accessories, including:

• CLAR Honeycomb Grid ($49.95): This powerful grid helps the photographer gain more control over their light source, and helps feather unwanted hard light to avoid too much contrast or an unnatural look. The Honeycomb attaches to the CLAR Slim 500 barndoor frame, and is great for spotlight glows or, more creatively, cast shadows, sharp color projection and edge light.
• CLAR Grid Softbox ($49.95): This accessory is designed for quick and easy use (a must for most photographers – especially on wedding days!). The Softbox comes with an Eggcrate grid that creates beautiful light feathering and attractive shadows that help the subject really “pop.” This is a must for portrait and fashion photographers, as the Eggcrate emphasizes facial structure and features in a glowing, attractive way.

Ready to take the plunge with a new lighting kit? Your future self will thank you! Here’s the full CLAR collection so you can amp up your gear arsenal today.

Both B&H and Adorama will be closing for the Shavous holiday, May 18-21, 2018. If you need something in the near future, order now to avoid a delayed shipment.

From B&H:

SuperStore & Offices
B&H will be closed starting at 2pm Fri May 18. We will reopen at 9am Tue May 22.

Online Orders
Online ordering will be unavailable from 8pm Fri May 18 until 9:30pm Mon May 21.

Shipping
Orders placed before 12 pm Fri May 18 will be processed prior to the holiday closing.

Orders placed after this time will be processed when we reopen at 9am on Tue May 22.

Store Pickup
Orders placed up to 1 hour before store closing time will be available for same-day pickup until store closing time. Orders placed within 1 hour of store closing, or while the store is closed, will be available for pickup 45 minutes after the store reopens.

Adorama will be closed in observance of Shavous from Friday, May 18th at 1pm EST through Monday May21st. All Orders placed during those times will be shipped after we re-open.

Online Ordering & Phone Orders
Orders submitted before our holiday closing time (5/18/2018 1:00PM) will be processed on the day submitted - subject to our verification process.

Orders submitted to us during the Shavous Holiday (Friday May 18th after 1:00PM thru Monday, May 21st) will be shipped Tuesday, May 22nd.

From Adorama:

A single day event simply isn’t enough to bring together everything Adorama has to offer. Starting with our important brand partners we aim to provide an even larger community with the education, inspiration and tools they need to create anything they imagine.

This year Adorama will provide a week of designed-to-share experiences, workshops and panels designed to bring the industry’s best talent directly to our customers. We aim to inspire creators, encourage collaboration and spark new ideas. This week will culminate with a completely overhauled version of our annual street fair.

Full days will be dedicated to photography, professional video, professional audio and drones. These custom experiences provide not only education, but also the opportunity to try new gear in real-life, on-location scenarios.

Learn from Experts – Choose from more than 40 sessions, workshops and panel discussions.

Meet Your Peers – Have some fun and make connections with other creators at receptions and workshops.

Brand Partners – Try the latest gear and technology from our top brands.

Workshops

• Aerial Photo & Video
• A Day at the Races (Belmont Track)
• Sunset Skyline Photography
• Gallery Reception
• NYC Photowalks

Adorama Expo – The Adorama Expo will focus on creating hands-on opportunities for customers to try equipment in real-life situations. Join us at the Metropolitan Pavilion June 29 & July 1.

For more information, including a list of presenters and a shedule of events, see here.

One of Adorama's in-house brands, Slinger, is now producing electronic dry cabinets, with the 30-liter and 80-liter versions presently in stock at the photo gear retailer.

Slinger Dry Cabinet Highlights

• Protects and Preserves Valuable and Delicate Objects
• Advanced Thermoelectric Desiccation Cooling Wafer Technology
• Sealed Air Tight to keep a Pure Environment
• Adjustable Sliding Shelf with Padded Liner
• Key Locks for Privacy, Safety and Guards Levels
• Lowers Relative Humidity from 60 to 25%
• Interior LED Lighting does not Influence Cabin Climate
• Worldwide Multi-Voltage AC/DC Power Supply

Slinger's dry cabinets seems to be very competitively priced, especially compared to the dry cabinet brand leader at B&H, Ruggard.

Adorama has released a nice new, clean-looking search results page design.

Adorama has announced their new 30 day return policy (increased from 14 days).