Ken Rockwell
16 December 2011, Friday
Sony RDP-X500iP iPod docking speaker.
NEW: Sony RDP-X500iP Review.
What my wife's getting for Christmas, but don't tell her.
I'm only getting a smaller Philips DC291/37 docking clock radio for my nightstand to replace the separate clock and iPod charging cable that used to be there.
15 December 2011, Ryan's 5th Birthday
NEW: Apple Airport Express Audio Measurements.
Well, not completely new, but I added some new analyzer measurements. Verdict: the digital output of the AirPort Express isn't a pure copy of what went in.
DEAL: Adorama 13' background Stand.
It's good only Dec 15-20, 2011. Use coupon code S1232100 to get it for $99.95, with free shipping!
New: LEICA S-Magazine iPad App (free).
It's a glossy fluff periodical about the LEICA S.
In-Stock: Nikon D3S at Ritz for $5,197.
14 December 2011, Wednesday
NEW: Which makes better Images: 5D Mk II or D7000?
Some original content for a change.
I've been trying to find the time to make Christmas presents for my family, and on top of that, deals are flying out of the internet like crazy, so it's been all I can do to get ready for Christmas myself and let you guys know all about whatever hot deals are out there. The reviews I'm writing keep getting pushed back in favor of family and letting you folks know what's hot out there.
There haven't been any completely new Nikon FX DSLRs since the D700 of 2008, so what's the rush?
STEAL OF STEALS: Canon 5D Mark II body KIT for $1,999.99!!! (kit with the 5D Mk II and 24-105mm f/4 L for just $2,799.)
Canon 5D Mark II and 50/1.4.
These are the best prices ever for the world's best DSLR for nature and landscape photography. Canon 5D Mk II review. Canon 24-105L review.
Get this for yourself before Canon closes this down: Adorama is offering a kit with the 5D Mark II and a free bag and some software for less than anyone is allowed to sell the 5D body by itself. They're making it a "kit" and throwing in some goodies to excuse them from the price controls, so grab this while you can.
Sure, maybe a Mark III will come out tomorrow, but I'll bet you if it does, it won't be $1,999, and seeing how Canon dumbed-down the resolution of the S90 and S95 for marketing purposes so that when the S100 came out that they could ramp it up again as a "feature," and how the newest Canon 1Dx is only 18MP and not 21MP like the 5D Mark II, I'll bet you if a 5D Mark III comes out, it also will be only 18MP with "higher sensitivity."
I love my 5D and 5D Mark II, and I paid more for either of them than you can pay today. Jump on it.
NEW BOOK: Bruce Percy's "The Art of Adventure: 40 Photographic Examples."
The Art of Adventure: 40 Photographic Examples.
Bruce Percy, one of the world's foremost photographic artists, has a new book wherein he describes the thought processes behind the making of 40 photographs.
It's a limited-edition book that only comes directly from the artist.
I've got one, and it's beautiful. For those of you who want to learn more about the seeing process of the photographic artist, the descriptions are very helpful.
It's loaded with both nature and people photos.
It's just over a foot square, and you can preview it online. For those of you outside the UK, note that the price is in pounds sterling (about $1.55 to the pound). Enjoy!
13 December 2011, Tuesday
DEAL: My favorite Dolica AX620B100 tripod is now $35, with free shipping!
It's all-metal, and lighter than any of the far more expensive brands that advertise like crazy. You and I pay for the ads, not the tripod company, so I'll stick with Dolica where we get a much better tripod for less money.
For $35, it includes a ball-head, quick-release and padded case!
NEW: Think Tank's new modular sets are now available.
IT'S BACK: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon for only $669. The Tokina 11-16mm is the best ultrawide lens made for the D7000 and better DX cameras with a built-in AF motor. It's usually hard to find at any price because it's just that good - better than Nikon's own lenses!
IT'S BACK: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon for only $669. Work great on all Canon 1.6x cameras.
These are hard to find at any price, much less a discount. They usually go for $720, and aren't ever in stock anyway. Get yours while you can.
DEAL: Canon 7D and 18-135mm IS for $1,699.99 with free shipping. I've bought from these guys before; they are a first-class operation for both new and used.
DEAL: New Olympus OM-4Ti on eBay for $850 (one only). No one makes them like this anymore.
13 December 2011, Tuesday
DEAL: My favorite Dolica AX620B100 tripod is now $35.
It's all-metal, and lighter than any of the far more expensive brands that advertise like crazy. You and I pay for the ads, not the tripod company, so I'll stick with Dolica where we get a much better tripod for less money.
For $35, it includes a ball-head, quick-release and padded case!
NEW: Think Tank's new modular sets are now available.
IT'S BACK: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon for only $669. The Tokina 11-16mm is the best ultrawide lens made for the D7000 and better DX cameras with a built-in AF motor. It's usually hard to find at any price because it's just that good - better than Nikon's own lenses!
IT'S BACK: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon for only $669. Work great on all Canon 1.6x cameras.
These are hard to find at any price, much less a discount. They usually go for $720, and aren't ever in stock anyway. Get yours while you can.
DEAL: New Olympus OM-4Ti on eBay for $850 (one only). No one makes them like this anymore.
13 December 2011, Tuesday
DEAL: My favorite Dolica AX620B100 tripod is now $35.
It's all-metal, and lighter than any of the far more expensive brands that advertise like crazy. You and I pay for the ads, not the tripod company, so I'll stick with Dolica where we get a much better tripod for less money.
For $35, it includes a ball-head, quick-release and padded case!
NEW: Think Tank's new modular sets are now available.
IT'S BACK: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon for only $669. The Tokina 11-16mm is the best ultrawide lens made for the D7000 and better DX cameras with a built-in AF motor. It's usually hard to find at any price because it's just that good - better than Nikon's own lenses!
IT'S BACK: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon for only $669. Work great on all Canon 1.6x cameras.
These are hard to find at any price, much less a discount. They usually go for $720, and aren't ever in stock anyway. Get yours while you can.
DEAL: New Minolta X-700 on eBay for $360 (one only). See also my Minolta X700 review, featuring MPS, the Minolta Program System.
DEAL: New Olympus OM-4Ti on eBay for $850 (one only). No one makes them like this anymore.
13 December 2011, Tuesday
IT'S BACK: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon for only $669. The Tokina 11-16mm is the best ultrawide lens made for the D7000 and better DX cameras with a built-in AF motor. It's usually hard to find at any price because it's just that good - better than Nikon's own lenses!
IT'S BACK: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon for only $669. Work great on all Canon 1.6x cameras.
These are hard to find at any price, much less a discount. They usually go for $720, and aren't ever in stock anyway. Get yours while you can.
DEAL: New Minolta X-700 on eBay for $360 (one only). See also my Minolta X700 review, featuring MPS, the Minolta Program System.
13 December 2011, Tuesday
IT'S BACK: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon for only $669. The Tokina 11-16mm is the best ultrawide lens made for the D7000 and better DX cameras with a built-in AF motor. It's usually hard to find at any price because it's just that good - better than Nikon's own lenses!
IT'S BACK: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon for only $669. Work great on all Canon 1.6x cameras.
These are hard to find at any price, much less a discount. They usually go for $720, and aren't ever in stock anyway. Get yours while you can.
12 December 2011, Monday
Busted!
You guys are tough. You know I do this site as a goof, and I'm just one guy cranking all this out when I'm not playing with my kids.
The wife had me doing all sorts of honey-dews last week, so I created nothing new.
You guys don't let anything slip. Last week I created nothing new and you bust me, but the week before I cranked out four or five full-length reviews, and I get no thanks. You're a tough crowd.
12 December 2011, Monday
BETTER DEAL: Canon 5D Mark II for just $2,039, and kit with the 5D Mk II and 24-105mmm f/4 L for just $2,799!!
Use coupon code S1234567 on checkout to get the extra-low price on the 5D Mark II body.
These are the best prices ever for the world's best DSLR for nature and landscape photography. Canon 5D Mk II review. Canon 24-105L review.
Busted!
You guys are tough. You know I do this site as a goof, and I'm just one guy cranking all this out when I'm not playing with my kids.
The wife had me doing all sorts of honey-dews last week, so I created nothing new.
You guys don't let anything slip. Last week I created nothing new and you bust me, but the week before I cranked out four or five full-length reviews, and I get no thanks. You're a tough crowd.
12 December 2011, Monday
IT'S BACK: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon for only $669. The Tokina 11-16mm is the best ultrawide lens made for the D7000 and better DX cameras with a built-in AF motor. It's usually hard to find at any price because it's just that good - better than Nikon's own lenses!
IT'S BACK: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon for only $669. Work great on all Canon 1.6x cameras.
BETTER DEAL: Canon 5D Mark II for just $2,039, and kit with the 5D Mk II and 24-105mmm f/4 L for just $2,799!!
Use coupon code S1234567 on checkout to get the extra-low price on the 5D Mark II body.
These are the best prices ever for the world's best DSLR for nature and landscape photography. Canon 5D Mk II review. Canon 24-105L review.
Busted!
You guys are tough. You know I do this site as a goof, and I'm just one guy cranking all this out when I'm not playing with my kids.
The wife had me doing all sorts of honey-dews last week, so I created nothing new.
You guys don't let anything slip. Last week I created nothing new and you bust me, but the week before I cranked out four or five full-length reviews, and I get no thanks. You're a tough crowd.
11 December 2011, Sunday
DEAL: Fuji IS Pro (IR and UV) DSLR for just $599.95.
The Fuji IS Pro is a 12 MP Nikon-mount DSLR with a special sensor optimized for ultraviolet and infrared photography.
It is intended for infrared, forensic and otherwise crazy photographers. I've never seen anything like it so inexpensively. When these sell out, since they are one-of-a-kind, they then start selling for much more money used since the people who need them can't get them any other way. I don't know of anything else like it, save for the long-gone Canon 20Da.
11 December 2011, Sunday
DEAL: Fuji IS Pro (IR and UV) DSLR for just $599.95.
The Fuji IS Pro is a 12 MP Nikon-mount DSLR with a special sensor optimized for ultraviolet and infrared photography.
It is intended for astronomers, forensic and otherwise crazy photographers. I've never seen anything like it so inexpensively. When these sell out, since they are one-of-a-kind, they then start selling for much more money used since the people that need them can't get them any other way. I don't know of anything else like it, save for the long-gone Canon 20Da.
10 December 2011, Saturday
NEW: Ken Rockwell's Nikon D7000 User's Guide App.
Merry Christmas!
Free Warranty: With these refurbished Nikons, Ritz is throwing in a free 1-year third-party extended warranty:
DEAL: Nikon D7000 body (factory refurbished) for just $999.99 with free shipping & sales tax paid.
10 December 2011, Saturday
NEW: Ken Rockwell's Nikon D7000 User's Guide App.
Merry Christmas!
Free Warranty: With these refurbished Nikons, Ritz is throwing in a free 1-year third-party extended warranty:
DEAL: Nikon D7000 body (factory refurbished) for just $999.99 with free shipping & sales tax paid.
10 December 2011, Saturday
NEW: Canon 5D Mark II for just $2,099, and kit with the 5D Mk II and 24-105mmm f/4 L for just $2,799!!
These are the best prices ever for the world's best DSLR for nature and landscape photography. Canon 5D Mk II review. Canon 24-105L review.
Free Warranty: With these refurbished Nikons, Ritz is throwing in a free 1-year third-party extended warranty:
DEAL: Nikon D7000 body (factory refurbished) for just $999.99 with free shipping & sales tax paid.
10 December 2011, Saturday
NEW: Canon 5D Mark II for just $2,099, and kit with the 5D Mk II and 24-105mmm f/4 L for just $2,799!!
These are the best prices ever for the world's best DSLR for nature and landscape photography. Canon 5D Mk II review. Canon 24-105L review.
With these refurbished Nikons, Ritz is throwing in a free 1-year third-party extended warranty:
DEAL: Nikon D7000 body (factory refurbished) for just $999.99 with free shipping & sales tax paid.
09 December 2011, Friday
DEAL: Nikon S4100 for just $69.69.
A great deal on a refurbished point-and-shoot. I've never tried one; point-and-shoots come and go too fast.
08 December 2011, Friday
DEAL: Canon 5D Mark II for just $2,169, and kit with the 5D Mk II and 24-105mmm f/4 L for just $2,799!!
These are the best prices ever for the world's best DSLR for nature and landscape photography. Canon 5D Mk II review. Canon 24-105L review.
DEAL: Nikon S4100 for just $69.69.
A great deal on a refurbished point-and-shoot. I've never tried one; point-and-shoots come and go too fast.
08 December 2011, Friday
DEAL: Canon 5D Mark II for just $2,169, and kit with the 5D Mk II and 24-105mmm f/4 L for just $2,799!!
These are the best prices ever for the world's best DSLR for nature and landscape photography.
DEAL: Nikon S4100 for just $69.69.
A great deal on a refurbished point-and-shoot.
