Lenses

If you are looking to get into HDSLR shooting for the first time or need a second camera now is the time to act. With these new double rebates you can save some serious cash on lenses with camera purchases. Check them out:

Canon Double Instant Rebates

Nikon Camera and Lens Bundles

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There is a wonderful world of manual lenses out there. This guide is dedicated to using Nikkor lenses on Canon, and other camera mounts.

Here is what we will be covering:

  1. [1:45] Different Types of Nikkor Lenses (NON-AI, AI, and AIS)
  2. [5:25] How to Adapter the Nikon Mount to Canon and Others
  3. [9:49] Why Use Manual Nikkors?
  4. [12:50] Where to Buy Nikkor Lenses
  5. [14:20] How to Customize These Lenses for Video

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For only $10 you can get macro shots with almost any lens using these macro tubes (you can find the Nikon version here).

I found it didn’t work well with my wider primes but I got good results using a 50mm prime and my 28-70mm zoom.

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Yet another instant rebate is here. I have been considering picking up a Canon 70-200mm F4 for a while now and this would be the time to do it. Check out the lenses that are available with rebates from the link below.

Canon Instant Rebates

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New Canon Instant rebates are here. Click on the image above for savings on 60D, 7D, 5D, T2i, T3i and a ton of other lenses!

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There is so much gear out there for the DSLR shooter to choose from these days, and over the past year I have found 3 areas where you can save a ton of money and not compromise on quality. And yes there are other things to save money on but the items I want to talk about are necessities to every DSLR video shooter.

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There are many great tools out there, but every now and then you come across one that changes how you shoot. Well, today I am sharing a review of one of those tools. Xume Adapters have changed the way I use filtration on my projects. What use to be a hassle when working with filters and multiple lenses, is now an effortless task.

Ethics Statement: I did not pay for this review unit. I am not being paid for this review.

UPDATE:

The guys from Xume contacted me and shared a solution to the lens cap issue:

We’ve already solved the lens cap issue: Pop your lens cap into a holder and it works great. We’re offering additional holders at discount with our kits so you can dedicate a holder or two to your lens cap(s).

Xume Team

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I’ve always enjoyed Vincent’s training. He is a very good teacher While most of the time he is pretty intense, in this series on lenses he lets loose a little bit, hangs out at vimeo and dresses up in a viking costume…

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Over the past 2 years I’ve come up with a couple tips for making using photography lenses for video easier. I would love to hear what you do to prep your lenses for video production.

Show Notes

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As more camera manufacturers develop larger sensor cameras, camera mounts, and lens systems I believe its wise to consider what mount type you invest in. I explain my plan in this episode.

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What are the best prime lenses for shooting DSLR video? In this episode I share what I have found works well for me.
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For anyone who has not invested in a DSLR for video, now is the time to jump in. When I bought my Canon 7D in 2009, there were only 3 HDSLRs available. The 5D, 7D, and GH1. Not being able to afford the 5D I chose the 7D. But today there are over 10 different cameras available to us that shoot HD on a large sensor.

And to help kick off 2011, Canon and Nikon are having several rebates on their cameras. So if you are looking to start shooting with DSLRs, now is a great time to invest. Below is a list of available rebates through B&H.

Note: Canon Rebates only avalible until 01/08/2011 and Nikon rebates are running till the end of the month.


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