The Week Of 05/21/09

THIS SATURDAY'S WORKSHOPS

9-11am: "Intro to PhotoShop"
1-3 pm: "Intro to LightRoom"
4-6 pm: "Intro to Wide Ink Jet Printing"
Steve is the instructor. Reservations are required. www.camerasbrookwood.com/WorkshopPage/WorkshopPage.html

NEW PRODUCTS
You gotta get one of these- The Liquid Image "Underwater Digital Camera Mask" lets you photograph/video family, friends or fish with your underwater camera built into the goggles. Good down to 15 feet, this hands-free, 5 megapixel VGA quality camera has 16 megabyte internal memory and accepts 2 gig micro SD cards. Great for snorkling, pool, and beach. $99

Just in- SanDisk Extreme III 32 gigabite, 200x CompactFlash Card for less than $300.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Custom Brackets "Folding Flash Rotating Bracket" is a new design which allows a full size rotating camera bracket to fold down to fit into a very compact 2.5 inch tube The black anodized lightweight aluminum bracket has a comfortable foam grip, is easy to rotate from horizontal to vertical, and has a compact foldup design. The "tall" version is $78. The "non-foldup" version is also available for $58.

ORDER PRINTS ONLINE
FREE shipping for orders placed through cbPhotoLab through May 27th, 2009. http://www.cbPhotoLab.com . Use Offer Code #NL0521.**(see notes)

PHOTO EXHIBITIONS
"Native Soil", selected works of Jack Spencer at Jennifer Hunt Gallery, Cahaba Village Plaza. Reception and book signing Thursday May 21, 6-8 pm. "Impressions: art through the lenses of two women with cameras" photography exhibition featuring Lynsey Weatherspoon and Jessica Latten, Sunday, May 24th 3-8 p.m. at the Fanaei Building, 2209 First Avenue North.

EMAIL SPECIALS**
Nikon Coolpix S60, Burgandy color- 10 megapixels, 5x optical zoom, vibration reduction, iso 3200, touch screen- one only for $249. Blue Crane training DVD "Introduction to the Canon 5D" includes a quick field reference- $8.95.

FOR SALE BY OWNER
Gallo light table, 30"x40"x35.5" high, located in Southside. Call Scott Fuller,326-2400. $50 obo

LECTURE
“Through the Lens of Adam Jones” Join world renowned photographer Adam Jones in the Samford University Planetarium at 7:00 PM on Friday, May 22. Adam's program is free of charge and open to the public. All you need to do is show up. Adam's "Through the Lens of Adam Jones" program will include distinctive images of nature, flowers, wildlife, birds, culture and scenic attractions he has captured during his photo expeditions around the world. While presenting this program, Adam will give general photo tips, advice, and discuss what he was thinking as he set up and took the picture. He will also encourage audience participation via questions throughout the program.

In addition Adam will conduct a "Getting The Most From Your Digital Camera” workshop for serious photographers at the Botanical Gardens on Saturday, May 23. What is planned is a morning classroom lecture/ discussion regarding photo methods using digital cameras and then (weather permitting) we plan to drive to the Cahaba lilies site in the afternoon giving participants an opportunity to put into practice some of the techniques learned. You can register for this workshop on line at http://www.bbgardens.org/photography.php . Adam is an internationally recognized photographer specializing in travel, nature, and wildlife. He conducts photography workshops around the world helping students reach their full potential in the exciting world of digital photography. He has taught for Canon, Popular Photography & Imaging, Maine Photographic Workshops, Rocky Mountain Schoolof Photography, Great American Photography Workshops and Joe Van Os Photo Safaris. Adam is noted for his enthusiastic down to earth approach and his ability to communicate effectively with all skill levels

The program is sponsored by Dick Mills, World Discovery Safaris, Birmingham. Call 972-8733 for more information.

FORMER STAFF
Computer problems? Former staff member Stephen Vinson has a computer drop-off station located within CAMERAS BROOKWOOD. He owns Stephen's Computer Services specializing in on-site home and small business computer repair, networking, wireless installation, and phone systems. Stephen keeps our twenty-one computers humming along. http:/StephensComputerServices.com .

**NOTE
All offers and promotions contained in this newsletter are extended only to the person to whom the email is addressed, are valid for six days from the newsletter date, are limited to only items in stock, with one offer to a customer.