All you Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture and iPhoto fans out there.  If you have never heard of the Topaz Labs plugins now is the time to check them out.  Topaz Labs has just released Topaz Adjust 4.  Not only is it a fast and powerful Photoshop plugin but with the addition of Topaz Fusion you can use the plugins in your favorite photo editing softwares.

Check out their plugins by downloading the free trials.  They are all worth a shot!

If you don’t want to download the plugins but would like to see them in action stop in and ask for me. I’d be more than happy to show them to you.

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“…not a lot of surprises here so far. Here are some initial thoughts on the iPad”

via Apple iPad first hands-on! update: video! — Engadget.

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When I first saw the G11, it was like love at first sight.  I liked the heft, I realize some of you might not like the weight but being old-fashioned and accustomed to old cameras like the Kodak Retina pocket cameras I did not mind the weight.

Now let’s get down to business. I wanted a camera that I would carry all the time and have it as an emergency unit when not carrying my DSLR.  I wanted what I call a “restaurant camera” – something that I could use in low light levels and still have a decent picture.  The unit amazed me in its “Candle light” mode.  Though the pictures were of a lower resolution they were at least comparable to pictures that I had taken in the past using a full size 35mm SLR and Tri-x film.  In a way I found the noise a bit less with the G11 in comparison.  So my first need was fulfilled magnificently.  I was amazed at the manual mode that when used in conjunction with the moveable rear LCD viewer let you actually see what the exposure was going to look at when you change the shutter speed or the aperture. You do not have to shoot first and then check in the LCD the actual result. I consider the manual mode to be great when you are working with light situations that you want to control how the final image should look.

You do not have to let the camera’s electronics dictate your final result.  Granted, you can use the camera in auto and just use the plus or minus dial to force the pictures to over or under expose.  In manual mode you see the result immediately. I particularly like the fact that the flash can be turned off even in Auto mode so you can use the camera discreetly in a museum and not be embarrassed by the flash going off unexpectedly.  In my opinion the auto white balance is great in full auto mode.  The Av mode let you control depth of field up to a point, it is not as effective as it is with a DSLR and a fast lens but that is the nature of the beast when using small CCD units.  The small lenses that are used in point and shoots have a greater depth of field inherently.  The foldout, swivel LCD monitor lets you place the camera in a very low position like even the floor and photograph a pet at is own height, or hold it over your head and take a picture over the crowds heads in front of you.  Try that with most DSLRS. At this writing Nikon has introduced this item on one of their DSLRS.  I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants a camera that can go anywhere pretty much and that can take pictures under most average situations.

This is not a catch a bird on the fly or an action camera but it will perform extremely well in the situations for which it was designed.  Money well spent.

Douglas John Vergara – 12-28-2009

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“The case is very well built and designed. The simplicity makes it so easy to use. Your gear is protected and won’t fall out during travel”

via A Photographers Review: The Light Caddy — Scott Wyden Imagery.

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“It’s made getting around with my light so much easier.”

via My favorite tool-The Light Caddy.

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“Canon today announces the launch of the feature packed PowerShot G11, the successor to the multi award-winning PowerShot G10 – the favourite compact of professional photographers and photoagencies the world over.”

Canon unveils PowerShot G11 : Digital Photography Review.

Also announced

• Canon S90
• 200 IS, 120 IS
• SX20 IS
• SX120 IS
• Selphy ES40

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“In this era of $400 and even $500 camera bags, $179.99 (Plus S&H) seems almost too little for a product like this.

…I can recommend this product. It’s well made, well thought out and will certainly make your life easier…”

Mini Review of the Light Caddy « Photofocus.

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The PROMASTER GO! is a revolutionary solution for recharging your 7.2/7.4v digital SLR camera batteries or to use as a power supply/charger for your cell phone, digital music player or other USB powered device. The GO! internal power supply lets you recharge your digital camera battery up to 5 times before it needs to be refreshed. Its small, compact modular design makes it a “charge anywhere” solution. Charge the internal battery from either AC or DC. The GO! SLR has a built-in fuel gauge that lets you know the condition of the internal power unit with the touch of a button.

The GO! SLR charger includes:

• USB connector cable
• A/C power module
• D/C power module

The GO! SLR charges the following batteries:

• PROMASTER NP-FM50, NP-FM55H, EN-EL3/3A/3E, EN-EL9, NB-2L/2LH, BP-511/511A, LP-E5, NP-150, BLM-1, BLS-1, D-Li50
• CANON NB-2L/2LH, BP-511/511A, LP-E5
• FUJIFILM NP-150
• NIKON EN-EL3/3A/3E, EN-EL9
• OLYMPUS BLM-1, BLS-1
• PENTAX D-Li50
• SONY NP-FM50, NP-FM55H, NP-FM500H

via Promaster.

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What do you do if you loose or break your lens hood?  Not fond of the rubber lens hood?  Either are we!  Thanks to Promaster we now carry plastic butterfly style lens hoods that screw in front of your lens.  Attach it directly to the lens or on top of a filter.  These hoods are great!

The PROMASTER SystemPRO Digital Lens Hood is specially designed for the wide focal lengths required by today’s digital SLR cameras. Its “petal” shape design is instrumental in helping to reduce glare while minimizing the potential for vignetting of your image.

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We are proud to announce that Mack Camera & Video Service is the first store to carry The Light Caddy

• The Light Caddy is specially designed to provide fast, easy and secure access to your pre-assembled light stands, umbrellas and strobes.
• The Light Caddy is Perfect for Off Camera Flash Photography Equipment.  It can hold up to 4 fully assembled lights and umbrellas in its uniquely designed storage compartments and sleeves.
• The Light Caddy also has ample storage for batteries, light diffusers, pocket wizards and whatever else you may need to access quickly.
• The Light Caddy stands straight up and down or on an angle with a specially designed “Kickstand” that provides extra stability for those windy days and uneven ground surfaces.

As a Wedding Photographer I know how important it is to set up quickly and efficiently. That is why I designed The Light Caddy.” -Robert Medina

The Light Caddy is in stock so please stop in to check it out.

Please visit http://www.thelightcaddy.com for more information

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$179.99

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