Beau Photo Supplies - Blogs

Beachtek Sale Extended

2012-03-20T15:57:00.001-07:00

Beachtek DXA- SLR

The DXA-SLR gives you everything you need to connect professional audio gear to your camera to capture superb sound. The DXA-SLR is very easy to set up and use. The good/peak signal indicators show the ideal input levels at a glance while the headphone output lets you monitor what you are recording. The enhanced AGC disable feature works even better at controlling the wild swings of the auto gain control that plague most cameras. This dramatically reduces the noise during quiet moments of recording, allowing you to record two channels of clean audio. You can also monitor the playback audio from the camera. Fits neatly under any camera and can also be mounted to a tripod. Operates on one 9 volt battery.
Sale prices and Bonus mount until the end of April only!
DXA-SLR Reg. $399.00 Sale $349.00 Bonus : Free multi mount a 89$ value
DXA-5DA Reg. $329.00 Sale $299.00 Bonus : Free multi mount a 89$ value

So even if you did not attend Fusion 2012 you can reap some of the great benefits!

Sennheiser MKE400 Sale!

2012-03-20T15:54:00.002-07:00

Sennheiser MKE 400: Rugged, compact and versatile for great video sound. This is a great compact shotgun microphone for cameras with a hot-shoe mount and external microphone input. Features: rugged all-metal housing, maximum side noise rejection, optimized for video recordings, switchable sensitivity for long and short distances, switchable wind noise filter, approximately 300 hrs operating time (from a single AAA battery), integral shock-mount for rejection of handling noise Foam windshield included
Check out more at: http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf/root/spec_mke400

Regularly $279.95 Super sale price: $215.95

FUSION 2012 Recap

2012-03-15T16:31:00.000-07:00

Click above image for a time-lapse movie of our Fusion 2012 event!

"Well wasn't that a party?!" Fusion 2012 was a fantastic success, and we have a lot of people to thank for that.

First the speakers: Nick Didlick for his informative introduction into DSLR video and all the things that goes into making a video that you may not have even thought about. Alex Gower-Jackson for his inspiring talk and visuals - they were absolutely breathtaking! Mitch Wood for his introduction and great tips on Adobe Premier Pro. Ben Hutchinson for his overview of all the great Lensbaby optics and accessories, and finally Kirk Neff for both his talks, and for sharing his work which was touching and often eye opening! We have had so many great comments back from the attendees.

I want to thank all the exhibitors that made a great effort to be at Fusion 2012 (some even traveling from the eastern United States to be here): Nikon Canada, Canon Canada, Profoto (Blazes), Adobe, Amplis, Cinevate, Beachtek, Sennheiser, Lensbaby, Steadicam (Tiffen), Panasonic, Wacom, Sunbounce, NEC, K5600 Lighting, Dominion Lending, Langara College, and VanArts. There would be no Fusion show with out their support and presence. Thank you all for being there and showing all your great products and services.

Thanks to the staff that helped out from receiving all the extra shipments and especially to those who put in so many extra hours up-to and including the 16 hours on the day of the show: Angie, Carol, Mike, Jason, Simon, Kathy, and Tracey - there is no way it would have worked without you.

Finally, a big thanks to the over 275 of you who attended. You've helped make Fusion 2012 our biggest event ever! Send us your comments and let us know what you liked and what you would like to see at Fusion 2013, since tickets go on sale next week ........ just kidding. It would also be a great idea to send an email to the exhibitors who were there to let them know how much you enjoyed Fusion 2012.

Here is a list of the winners of some of the door prizes.

Finally I want to invite you to have a look at a time lapse that our own Mike Mander produced of Fusion 2012 from the setup to the take-down. It really shows how rocking this event was. Enjoy!

Click the image at the start of this post, or this link here... http://vimeo.com/38372417

PocketWizard Announces the PLUS III Transceiver

2012-03-09T13:28:00.000-08:00

In the shadow of the big two camera companies announcing their new cameras, PocketWizard has introduced the new PLUS III Transceiver. While no one improvement is earth shattering the overall improvements will secure their lion's share of the non TTL pro market for while! The highlights include: extended range, more channels, auto-relay mode (more about that below) and new design.

Modeled to fit the needs and budget of the Plus series market, the Plus III offers significant upgrades only found on the ultimate PocketWizard: the MultiMAX.
Impressive features such as 32 channels (16 Standard and 16 Quad-Zone Triggering channels) allow the photographer to activate or deactivate remote flash units or cameras wirelessly in four separately controllable zones (A, B, C, D), just like the MultiMAX.

In addition, the New Plus III Transceiver is a selectable transmitter, receiver or transceiver radio incorporated into a new contoured modern housing. It offers familiar features such as Auto-Sensing Transceiver Mode and Relay Mode in addition to cool new advanced features never before offered in an affordable radio. Immediately as you hold the Plus III in your hand, you’ll notice the amber backlit LCD screen and clean layout of the rubberized buttons that drive the Plus III to perform the task at hand. Channels, Quad-Zones, radio mode and even the battery status are all displayed for immediate viewing by the photographer. The PocketWizard Plus III offers more features at an astounding price than any wireless shooter could have imaged. In addition, the Plus III’s system compatibility (with the MultiMAX) offers MultiMAX shooters, or those who wish they were an affordable opportunity to entire the world of Quad-Zone Triggering, and much more.

KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE:
32 Channels
Compatibly with all PocketWizard radios
Selective Quad-Zone Triggering
Activate/Deactivate up to four selectable zones of remote flash or cameras
Auto-Sensing Transceiver
TxRx intelligent technology, determines the right setting for quick setups and shoots
Two-Stage Remote Camera Triggering
Control your remote camera as if you had it in your hands
Auto-Relay Mode
Trigger remote cameras and flash units simultaneously
Long Range Mode
Doubles the range of operation
High Speed Receive Mode
Trigger your camera at 14.5 fps

All this and a new lower price of $169.95

If you want to save some money you can buy a PlusII ( Previous version) till the end of March and get a $20.00 instant rebate! While quantities last!

Announced: Canon EOS-5D Mark III

2012-03-02T12:24:00.002-08:00

Finally! After months and months of speculation, Canon has finally revealed the new EOS-5D Mark III. We are briskly taking pre-orders at the current estimated retail of $3,799 for the body. We will likely receive final pricing on the body and the new accessories early next week and I will update this posting then. Contact us if you'd like to leave a deposit for this awesome new camera! It is slated to start shipping at the end of March.

There are some excellent previews on the new camera and I will link to them, but in brief think of the 5D Mark III as a 5D Mark II with an all-new 22MP low-noise full-frame sensor, in a beefed up EOS-7D body, with the EOS-1DX's AF and video capabilities thrown in for good measure. That isn't quite accurate but will give you a good overview. In other words, significantly improved image quality, especially at high ISO, although not a significant boost in megapixels. In short, the overall package looks very appealing and I will report on it more down the road. For now here are some links...

Rob Galbraith: Canon unveils 22.12 million image pixel, 6fps EOS 5D Mark III

dpreview: Canon announces EOS 5D Mark III 22MP full-frame DSLR

dpreview: Canon EOS 5D Mark III hands-on preview and video

In addition, some new accessories were announced, including the Speedlite 600EX-RT and the corresponding Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT, both operate using a radio wireless system and not optical, as with the previous flashes and transmitters. A new hot-shoe mounted GPS unit was also announced, the GP-E2. Some more images after the link...

Canon Rebates Extended - Mar 31

2012-02-29T17:47:00.000-08:00

Update: the rebates have been extended again! Now they go until March 31st and there are double rebates if you purchase with an eligible DSLR body too. More details to follow on that...

For the month of February, there are some rebates that have been increased and extended until the 29th (2012 is a leap year) and other new ones, like extensive rebates on lenses, flashes and even accessory grips. Following is an incomplete list - there are more rebates on camcorders and consumer digital cameras as well (call for details on those)...

First off, the new lens rebates!

Impossible workshop - Thank you!

2012-02-29T10:18:00.001-08:00

We would like to thank everyone who joined us for the Impossible workshop last week, and thanks to Kathy who gave us an amazing introduction to emulsion lifts. We are also happy to announce Mack Yuen as the winner for the workshop's prize draw.

Please stay tuned for more events in the near future, as the team at Impossible Project are working hard on some exciting new products!

The Eve Of the Eve of Fusion

2012-02-23T18:31:00.000-08:00

Well it's almost here! We wait for it all year long and then it's here. "Just one more sleep"!

For those who don't know what Fusion 2012 is, it's the biggest DSLR Video event on our West Coast! You would have to go to Vegas or LA to see a bigger show. If you ever thought of shooting video and wanted to know how they got that shot, or how to shoot it yourself, this is the show for you. If you want to be one of the first to see Nikon's D800 or D4 this is the show for you. If you ever wanted to see Canon's line of DSLR video cameras including the all new EOS-1D X, this is the show for you. If you are a PRO and wanted to see some of the best gear around... this is the show for you! If you are anywhere near Vancouver this Saturday get yourself down to Canada Place and check it out because if you don't you will have to wait another year to see an event so cool!

Also Don't forget Kirk Neff's talk this Friday Feb 24th 7PM at Langara - it's FREE !

Tickets and more info at : http://www.beauphoto.com/fusion2012/fusion_frm.html

Kirk Neff comes to Langara Friday Feb 24th

2012-02-22T13:27:00.001-08:00

Only 2 days left to the launch of Fusion 2012 with Kirk Neff's talk at 7pm at Langara College. This is a free event sponsored by Nikon Canada.

I am really stoked to hear Kirk's talk; about his career, his experiences, his travels and the gear he uses. With 18 years of experience and now current director of Photography for Global Television's "16x9", Kirk has worked on some amazing stories "Storytelling is a passion of mine and there is nothing like being able to tell someone's story creatively through my lens".
Primarily shooting on the Nikon D7000 though I am sure he has had a chance now to shoot with Nikon's new D800, it will be interesting to find out his thoughts and why and how he made the shift to using a DSLR for all his video. It doesn't matter which make or model camera you use, anyone who comes to hear Kirk's talk will get a lot out of it!

The talk starts at 7pm this Friday and runs till 9pm at Langara Room A130 in Building "A" it's the main building facing 49th Ave. in Vancouver

You can view some of Kirks work at kirkneff.com or follow him on twitter @kirkneff.

Lensbaby at Fusion 2012

2012-02-21T18:09:00.001-08:00

We have some great news for you and those attending Fusion 2012. We have just added a bonus speaker to the Fusion lineup! Lensbaby has flown in Ben Hutchinson to speak in the main trade show area starting at 1PM. What will he talk about? All the great Lensbaby products and how you can use them in your still and video work and play!

Do you want to add a little zing and creativity to your photos, but don’t know where to start? Ben will be speaking about the Lensbaby Creative Effects camera lens system. Lensbaby makes a variety of special effects interchangeable lenses, optics, and accessories, designed to let you create unique images in-camera as you’re capturing the moment. Ben has been using these lenses for years and will give you the full low-down on what a Lensbaby is, and why, how and when to best use one. Who is Ben Hutchinson? Ben is a photographer who lives and works in Portland, Oregon, studied film and photography at university of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in film. He has received numerous awards and achievements in the field of professional photography over the course of his career.

Lensbaby will have demo units of many of there products for you to use, so bring your camera and a drivers license or a credit card to exchange for the free, but temporary, use of these great optics while you try them out at the trade show. For more info in Fusion 2012 go to: http://www.beauphoto.com/fusion2012/fusion_frm.html

Impossible Workshop #2

2012-02-17T10:06:00.000-08:00

IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT Partner Store at BEAU PHOTO is hosting an instant film workshop by photographer KATHY KINAKIN. The workshop features an introduction to emulsion lifts. Participants will learn basic techniques and get hands-on experience with the brand new IMPOSSIBLE film material.

To register write to film@beauphoto.com, or call 604-734-7771
This event is organized with the help of Impossible Project USA.

Adobe Lightroom 3: Incredible Sale!

2012-02-15T15:02:00.000-08:00

Until March 5th, get a full version of Adobe Lightroom v3 software at an amazingly discounted price!

ON SALE: $149 !

Even if you were planning on waiting for v4, buying v3 at this discounted price, plus the likely $99 upgrade fee to v4 will still come in at $40 less than our regular full-copy price of $289!

If you thinking of taking the plunge into the smooth workflow than Lightroom offers then there's absolutely no reason to wait, this is the time to do it! We have it in stock too...

Happy Valentine's Day

2012-02-14T14:25:00.000-08:00

Are you looking for a last minute gift for your Sweetheart?

Give them a full day pass to Fusion 2012. Give them the day off from all their other responsibilities and they will thank you a hundredfold and come back smarter and inspired as well. What is Fusion 2012?

"FUSION 2012" is our the Second Annual Trade Show of Gear and Techniques for the DSLR Videographer. What will you find there? The hottest gear around! Talk to Nikon's staff and see the new D800 and D4. Talk to Canon's staff and see the new D1X and full line of DSLR video cameras. The boys from Cinevate will be there with their new rigs and answering all your questions. The trade show will run concurrently to the speakers, featuring over 17 vendors showcasing all the products (from gear to software) you need for your projects. Vendors include: Canon, Nikon, Sennheiser, Panasonic, Wacom, Adobe, Beachtek, K5600 lighting, Kobold lighting, Manfrotto tripods and heads. Lensbaby, Steadicam and many more.

The Speakers: Four industry-leading speakers will be sharing their experiences, inspiration and technical information on making great videos with your DSLR camera.

Nick Didlick has been an editorial and commercial photographer for over 30 years, he will offer an introduction to DSLR Video for Still Photographers. From equipment and planning to shooting your "first video” his lecture will be full of tips and tricks.

Kirk Neff is a former Senior Photojournalist and a current Director of Photography for Global Television’s program “16 x 9”. Kirk will talk about his work and why and how he made the shift to shooting DSLR exclusively as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using a DSLR to shoot long format news stories.

Alex Gower-Jackson is a Director / Creative Producer based in Vancouver. Alex will speak about his work on the spectacular shots for the opening of the 2010 Winter Olympics and the many aspects to aerial film work from both a creative and logistics perspective.

Mitch Wood is a Senior Solutions Engineers for Adobe Systems. “Little cameras are bringing big changes to your production toolset”. Learn how native support for DSLR cameras in Adobe Premiere Pro gives you a competitive edge. You’ll also learn how Adobe Premiere Pro is an integral part of your core editing workflow enabling you to deliver productions faster than ever.

For tickets and more information go to: http://www.beauphoto.com/fusion2012/fusion_frm.html

New for Rentals! Canon 8-15mm f4L Fisheye Zoom

2012-02-14T13:07:00.000-08:00

Recently, Canon unleashed their 8~15mm f4L Fisheye Zoom lens onto an unsuspecting photography world and turned it on its ear. This new, radical lens design from Canon is a member of a very exclusive club: the fisheye zoom! The 8~15mm Fisheye is a very sharp lens that is unbelievably resistant to flare and extremely fun to use.

$35/day.

15mm on Canon 5DmkII:

8mm on Canon 5DmkII:

More images below.
... READ MORE ...

Fusion 2012 is coming.

2012-02-09T16:46:00.000-08:00

Mark your calendars. Book the day off. Set your sights on Fusion 2012. Yes Fusion 2012 is coming to Vancouver on February 25th. This year it will be bigger and better - so big we will be holding it at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Center at Canada Place! What is Fusion 2012? It is a full day DSLR-video event where you find all the coolest new cameras, rigs, stabilizers, monitors, mics, accessories and so much more! You will also find schools that offer courses that will take you from an amateur with a camera to a confident videographer with the skills to produce a professional video. We will also have 4 speakers who are leaders in their field. They will be talking about their experiences, sharing their knowledge and talking about the gear they use.

Here is the link to the Fusion 2012 web site where you will find a list of the exhibitors along with the bios of the speakers who will inspire and inform! It's also where you'll find the schedule and ticket information.. Check it out !
http://www.beauphoto.com/fusion2012/fusion_frm.html

Nikon D800 or D800E: Which one should you buy?

2012-02-08T21:22:00.000-08:00

Well Nikon has thrown down the gauntlet. A full-frame 36 megapixel DSLR for under $3,100. I guess the megapixel race was definitely not over, not by a long shot. In addition, a special version, called the D800E, can be had for under $3,400, and it does away with the fine detail robbing effects of the usual anti-aliasing (low-pass) filter that is fitted in front of the majority of DSLR sensors. With the best Nikkor lenses and careful technique it will probably rival some medium format digital cameras, at least as far as fine detail rendition goes.

If anyone is worried that it will have abysmal high-ISO performance, well... I wouldn't be. Nikon's superb prosumer DSLR, the D7000, actually sports a slightly higher pixel density on its APS-C sized sensor and it has proven itself to have excellent dynamic range and very good high-ISO abilities. Sure, not quite up to the level of the 12 megapixel full-frame D700 or D3S, but excellent and very useable nonetheless. For any given size print, realize that the 36MP D800 will give a way tighter grain pattern than a 12MP camera, so what grain (noise) there is, will be far less obtrusive on prints from D800 images.

UPDATE: Come and see the D800 at our Fusion 2012 event! Nikon will have a booth and you'll be able to get some hands-on time with both the D800 and the D4.

... READ MORE ...

Capture One Pro 6 - 40% off this week!

2012-02-02T09:17:00.000-08:00

Until the end of the week, we are matching this direct offer from Phase One! While our regular price for Capture One Pro is already at a very good $299 (compared to $399 from Phase One directly), we are matching their 40% off price at...

Capture One Pro 6 SALE - $239

Panasonic Firmware Updates: GX1 and 100-300mm

2012-01-24T23:00:00.000-08:00

Panasonic has just released the first firmware update for the new GX1 camera as well as a new update for the excellent 100-300mm f/4-5.6 OIS zoom. For all the details, click on the image or the following URL and look for the updates that are dated 2012/01/25...

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/index2.html

Rent Me! Drop it MODERN Swanky

2012-01-23T15:08:00.000-08:00

Cool! Haute! Sassy! Foppish! Swanky!

All of the above words can be used to describe Drop it MODERN's Swanky backdrop. Swanky features a eye-catching color scheme that is sure to turn heads. With a hint of sass and a twist of playfulness, the pop star pink and silvery gray couple together well to create a stunning backdrop. It’s the perfect statement for your business if you are looking to drum up some new clients, and turn some heads while doing it. We love Swanky because it gives the unique, vibrant, and modern edge photographers are looking for. It’s a backdrop filled with spunk, personality, and individuality.

Sorry, furniture and model not included!

$25/day

Presentation Products

2012-01-20T16:37:00.000-08:00

Photographic Presentation - Folios, Folders & CD / DVD Cases
Photography is allabout presentation! BEAU Photo has a large selection of products forall levels of presentation from economical to deluxe.
BEAU Photo stocks aselection of presentation products from TAPPackaging Solutions and AGTPhotomount. We stock the most popular lines at our store inVancouver B.C. Canada. We are happy to special order any item foryou.
To request a price list please contact us at BeauPhoto. Please note all presentation products are sold for thepurpose of re-sale.

Available Presentation Folios:

... READ MORE ...

Eagles & Owls, Oh My!

2012-01-19T12:35:00.000-08:00

Winter is a great time for photographing birds, and coincidentally, it also is a great time to rent a telephoto lens to take photos of those birds! We have a number of telephoto lenses ranging from the run of the mill Canon/Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 IS/VR to the super-telephoto class 500mm f4 lenses. A longer lens allows you to "get closer" to an animal without disturbing it and disrupting its behaviour and will isolate the animal from the background so it's clearly visible in the frame.

* Special weekend rates: gear picked up on a Friday between 1pm ~ 5pm and returned the following Monday between 8:30am ~ 12pm are charged just a one day rate.

Rental rates below☟

NEW! Sennheiser EW122-p G3 Wireless Portable Microphone System

2012-01-19T10:26:00.000-08:00

Introducing the Sennheiser EW122-p G3 Wireless Portable Microphone System, new in the Rentals Department!

This system is ideal for video recording in various environments, including studios and the outdoors. The clip-on microphone is virtually invisible. The included SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter conveniently transforms any wired microphone into a wireless one.

$35/day

First Thoughts: Fujifilm X-Pro1 System

2012-01-16T00:08:00.000-08:00

As mentioned in my previous blog posting, I have not yet had a chance to handle the camera, which will hopefully happen in the next few weeks. However I have handled it "virtually", by carefully watching all the online preview videos that I could find. This blog posting will just be some of the thoughts I had after watching those videos, and considering that I have been an X100 owner and have used the camera extensively under many different conditions, I think I can draw some useful conclusion based on what I saw...

... READ MORE ...

NEW: Fujifilm X-Pro1

2012-01-13T21:28:00.000-08:00

At the CES/PMA trade-show this week, Fujifilm announced the very interesting new X-Pro1 camera system. Although the following description certainly doesn't do justice to all of its new features, in many ways, you can think of it as a new, improved interchangeable lens version of the highly regarded X100.

I was meaning to blog about this camera on Monday already, but I've been fighting a bad cold all week and just never felt up to it after coming home from work. I never found the time at work either. Anyway, watch for my detailed "first thoughts" on the X-Pro1 in the next day or two. They unfortunately won't be based on actually handling the camera yet in person (like I was able to with the Nikon D4), but since I have been an enthusiastic X100 user since getting mine earlier last year, and after seeing numerous detailed videos online that walk through many of the X-Pro1's new features and its user-interface, I think I am reasonably qualified to give some initial impressions.

In the meantime, here are some links of interest, if you haven't seen them yet...

Fujifilm Canada's Official Press Release
Fujifilm Canada's Product Page
Fujifilm Global's Product Page (lots of sample images too)
Fujifilm's dedicated X-Pro1 website
Announcement on dpreview

Hasselblad Promotion: Prepare to See More

2012-01-13T21:00:00.000-08:00

Click on the image for more details. Fantastic promo if you are starting out and want to get a second lens right away!

If you want to see what an H4D system is like in person, we do have a demo/rental H4D-50 to look at, as well as numerous different lenses. Call ahead and make an appointment if you are interested in discussing how a Hasselblad medium format digital system could enhance your photographic vision!

Cambo 8x10" Camera w/ 480mm f/9 Lens & Film Holders (#4427/4428)

2012-01-13T17:18:00.000-08:00

Cambo 8x10" Camera Kit with Rodenstock Apo-Ronar 480mm f/9 Lens and 4 Fidelity 8x10" Film Holders

$1900.00

---

Phase One P30+ Digital Back for Hasselblad - REFURBISHED

2012-01-13T17:17:00.000-08:00

Factory Refurbised Phase One P30+ Digital Back with Sync Cord, Senor Masks, Charger, 1 battery, Tether Cord & Starter Kit. Comes in a Pelican Case.

For Hasselblad V-Series Mount

Special: $8,599

---

Offers the highest medium format ISO of 1600, along with superior moiré control.
This is the best resolution value (more pixels per dollar) in medium format digital backs.

World class comfort
Control your capture in ways never imagined before. Build confidence that is unstoppable. Explore the possibilities with one hour noise-free exposures, superior ISO 1600 capture, Live Preview, color in even the darkest areas and new levels of detail in highlights and shadows. Let OptiColor+, Dynamic+ and XPose+ redefine your creative limits.

Whether you’re an artist or an entrepreneur, you can trust Phase One's product and support system.

Quantum Turbo Battery Pack

2012-01-13T17:16:00.000-08:00

Used Quantum Turbo battery pack w/ AC Charger

$200.00

---

Quantum gives you the choice. Turbo is so light you don't realize it's there.

Get fast and consistent recycling, faster than with any other power source
Turbos connect directly to high voltage flash circuits
Generate power needed for repeated flash much faster than the flash unit themselves
Turbos have "fuel gauges" to tell you the remaining battery power at all times
Rechargeable cells are "no memory" types

Horseman Lens Shade Bellows

2012-01-13T17:15:00.002-08:00

Horseman Lens Shade Bellows

Clearance Price: $350.00 (regular price $699.50)

---

For 4x5 cameras.

Linhof Super Technika 4x5 Camera Kit (#4538/4539/4540)

2012-01-13T17:15:00.001-08:00

Linhof Super Technika 4x5 Field Camera Kit w/ Kreuznach 150mm f/5.6 Lens & Linhof 6x7 Roll Film Back (#4538/4539/4540)

$1600.00

---

Incredible precision European craftsmanship
Top mounted combined Rangefinder/Viewfinder
VF for 53, interchangeable front masks down to 180mm
Manually corrected finder parallax on back of viewfinder eyepiece
Takes 47mm to 360 mm lenses
Focus scale on back near VF
Front: Rise 50mm or back front tilt 15 Degrees, no swings
Front drop Bed 15 Degrees
Triple Extension bellows
Back: Swings, Tilts, or combinations of
Rotating Back
Takes 4x5 Linhof Anatomical Grip
Ground glass focusing
Roll film or film holder backs available, easily interchangeable within seconds
Anatomical grip and lens stops interchangeable with 4x5 Technika
Lens board size is not compatible with larger 4x5 Techs, but adapter boards allow the mounting of 6x9 boards on 4x5 Techs

Toyo 4x5 Rail Camera w/ 210 f/6.3 lens (#4541/4542)

2012-01-13T17:15:00.000-08:00

Toyo 4x5 Rail Camera w/ Computar Symmetrigon 210 f/6.3 lens (#4541/4542)

$550.00

---

The most economical Toyo view camera offering exceptional value in a full featured, portable and modular system 4x5 camera. Successful photographers strive for new creative challenges, and rely upon large format cameras for ultimate image quality. Toyo cameras are designed to meet the most demanding practical and creative needs of the working photographer.

Bronica ETRsi w/ 75mm f/2.8 Lens & 220 Film Back (#4534/4535/4536/4537)

2012-01-13T17:14:00.001-08:00

Bronica ETRsi Camera w/ 75mm f/2.8 Lens & 220 Film Back & Prism Finder (#4534/4535/4536/4537)

$299.00

---

4.5 x 6cm format lens shutter single lens reflex camera, w/ interchangeable lens, film back, finder and focusing screen systems.

Mamiya RB67 Pro S kit (#4511/4512/4513/4514/4515/4516)

2012-01-13T17:14:00.000-08:00

Mamiya RB67 Pro S kit with 90mm f/3.8, two 120mm film backs, 45mm extension tube, and Prism Finder. (#4511/4512/4513/4514/4515/4516)

$350.00

---

The RB67 PRO S is a versatile camera, ideally suited for many photographic applications, including commercial, portrait, fashion, industrial, nature and scientific photography.

More information: http://www.photosig.com/articles/1407/article

Nikon D200 w/ 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens (#4460/4461)

2012-01-13T17:13:00.000-08:00

Nikon D200 w/ 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens (#4460/4461)

$699.00

---

The powerful, feature-packed D200 digital SLR camera delivers a high-precision, high-performance package and creates a new class of camera between entry-level and professional digital SLRs.

The Nikon D200 combines the solid look and feel and advanced camera operation of Nikon's D2 professional series with the approved user-friendliness and stunning image quality that are the hallmarks of all Nikon digital SLRs.

Nikon D4: First Thoughts...

2012-01-11T21:09:00.000-08:00

Our former rental manager Kathy, happy to have handled the awesome D4!

Sorry for the delay regarding my first thoughts on the brief time I had with the new D4 prototype. I am currently feeling really under the weather, having gotten sick with a bad cold, and since the weekend, I have just not felt up to writing much. So, what I'll do is just mention a few tidbits that jumped out at me while playing with the D4...

Welcome to Renaissance Albums

2012-01-11T16:46:00.000-08:00

BEAU Photo is a proud Canadian distributor of Renaissance Album products.

Renaissance Albums are world leaders in Professional Digital albums, featuring the first one-stop Professional Album shop offering design, printing and binding services. Renaissance products can be found in leading professional photography studios worldwide.

Renaissance albums are separated into 3 main product lines.

( Custom ) - Soho Book, Fine Art Album, Mercer Book, Galleria Album (More info)

( Mix and Match ) - Custom Ambiance, Custom Library Album, Custom Ventura Album, Custom Roma Album (More info)

( Stock ) - Ambiance Book, Library Album, Milano Album, Handmade Folios, Seville Album, Elan Album, The Park Album, Ventura Album, Roma Book (More info)

Please note all StudioSamples are 50% off and duplicate custom albums are available and discounted at 35%off.

We highly recommend all studios purchase at least one Studio sample. Showing your potential clients your work in the end product helps secure that important wedding booking as many clients will only buy what they see.

If you require a copy of the Renaissance album catalog and price list please send us an e-mail to albums@beauphoto.com Please remember to include your company name and a link to your business website as we can only send pricing to registered businesses.

If you have any questions or just fancy a chat please get in touch.

Simon Burford

Toll Free: 1-800-994-2328

Renaissance Albums - Custom Albums - How to Order

2012-01-11T16:29:00.002-08:00

Welcome to Renaissance Custom Albums. Renaissance Albums are a world leader in album manufacturing. Every album is hand crafted using the finest materials, every product is guaranteed against all manufacturing defects. BEAU Photo is an official Canadian distributor of Renaissance products. Please find your options below:

SOHO BOOK (Flush Book) - A contemporary coffee table album designed for showcasing full panoramic prints. Unique and unrivaled in presentation, the award winning SoHo Book uses seamless page craftsmanship to generate its distinctive style. The Soho Book is available in a selection of Silk, Leather, Non Leather, Acrylic, Brushed Aluminum and printed Leather covers.

FINE ART BOOK (Flush Book)- A traditional flush-mounted album designed for individual page-size prints. The Fine Art Album offers a blend of today's high-end fashion and yesterday's old-world artisan crafts. prints are mounted onto black pages with an ultra thin break in between. The Fine Art album is available in selections of Silk, Leather, Non Leather, Acrylic, Brushed Aluminum and printed Leather covers.

... READ MORE ...

Renaissance Albums - Stock Albums

2012-01-11T16:28:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Renaissance Stock Albums - Please find below our selection of stock albums available from BEAU Photo, We stock the popular lines at our store in Vancouver B.C. Canada. We are happy to special order any item for you.
To request a price list please contact us at Beau Photo. Please note we sell Renaissance albums for the purpose of re-sale.

MATTED albums:

AMBIANCE BOOK - A matted album featuring a sophisticated and contemporary look with clean lines. Ambiance mats are linen textured and self-adhesive.

- Create your own Ambiance Book (order form)
- Assorted Mats with White core (order form)
- Swatch Samples: (view)

What's on hand at BEAU Photo:
AMB-BLK10-10B-SQ (Ambiance 10x10 Black, 10 page with square)
AMB-BLK10-15B-SQ (Ambiance 10x10 Black, 10 page with square)
AMB-BLK10-20B-SQ (Ambiance 10x10 Black, 10 page with square) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Contest Draw Completed!

2012-01-11T09:44:00.002-08:00

Just a quick note that we have drawn the names for the Blog Registration Contest and we will be contacting the five lucky winners today. The contest was introduced in our Dec/Jan newsletter and ran from December 23rd until January 6th. We will be posting the winners' names here once we have heard back from all of them! To those who won, congratulations!

For those who signed up but didn't win, hopefully you will continue to find our blogs a valuable resource for product announcements and previews, sale items, used equipment and more!

Phase One Big Truck Photo Shoot

2012-01-11T09:00:00.000-08:00

Phase One and Profoto team up for this fantastic photo shoot for Volvo.

Go behind the scenes on photographer Tim Bjørn's 6 hour photoshoot of the new Power Edition Volvo FH truck, and see how he used Capture One Pro 6 to control both the complex photoshoot and the postproduction to create the perfect image:

"We've chosen Profoto, Capture One and Phase One because it is giving us a perfect workflow. And it's time-saving, time-saving, time-saving..."

Check out the video and see how the image was created with the help of Capture One >>

Nikon D200 w/ 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens (#4458/4459)

2012-01-09T13:48:00.000-08:00

Nikon D200 w/ 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens (#4458/4459)

$699.00

---

Mamiya RZ AE Prism (#4497)

2012-01-09T11:44:00.000-08:00

Mamiya RZ AE Prism for RZ67 System

$100.00

---

This aperture-priority AE finder offers both spot and average metering choices, as well as its own special auto-selection function that switches between spot and averaged automatically to suit the shooting conditions.

Provision to accept diopter correction lenses and Variable Diopter Flip-up Magnifier. For all RZ cameras.

Mamiya 250mm F/4.5 Lens (#4496)

2012-01-09T11:40:00.000-08:00

Mamiya 250mm F/4.5 Lens for RZ67 System

$259.00

---

The standard Mamiya 250mm f/4.5 lens yields exceptional image quality and sharpness, in a compact and affordable telephoto design.

Applications include available light photography for reportage, wildlife, sports, fashion and beauty.

Equivalent to 121mm in 35mm format.

Mamiya 65mm f/4 Lens (#4495)

2012-01-09T11:36:00.000-08:00

Mamiya 65mm f/4 Lens w/ Lens Shade for RZ67 System

$399.00

---

The 65mm f/4 is a wide angle lens with a 68° angle of view. It is the most popular wide angle focal length in 6x7cm format. It renders natural perspective with increased depth of field and angular coverage and provides the least amount of distortion of the wide angle range for subjects at the edges of the frame.

Applications include group portraits, wedding photography, and general purpose wide angle photography.

Equivalent to 32mm in 35mm format.

Mamiya RZ67 Pro II (#4492/4493/4494)

2012-01-09T11:30:00.000-08:00

Mamiya RZ67 Pro II camera body with 120mm back and Mamiya 100mm f/2.8 Lens

$750.00

---

The Mamiya RZ67 Pro IID is the natural evolution of the legendary RZ Pro II, the industry standard used by many of today’s most renowned photographers and artists because of its large 6x7cm ideal format negative size, over four and a half times larger than 35mm. The use of digital backs, such as the Mamiya ZD Back or others, is easy through direct, digital communication with the camera body.

Also notable are the RZ’s ultra-high performance lenses, and multi-format versatility. Distinctive features include a convenient revolving back, bellows focusing, large, bright viewfinder, and extensive system of accessories.

The 110mm f/2.8 is an excellent, all purpose normal lens. With an f/2.8 maximum aperture, it is the fastest lens in the RZ line, ideal for existing light photography. Equivalent to 53mm in 35mm format.

Nikon D4: Hands on!

2012-01-07T15:14:00.000-08:00

Several Nikon reps were kind enough to drop by our store late Friday and look what they brought: a brand new Nikon D4 body for me to look at! Well okay, okay... not just me.

Watch for a "first-impressions" article in the next day or so, but suffice to say for now, well... wow! What an impressive new camera!

... READ MORE ...

January SALE! Fujifilm X10 & Accessories

2012-01-05T16:37:00.000-08:00

Did you get the camera you wanted for Christmas? No? Well have we got a deal for you! Until January 23rd, we have decided to put the wonderful little Fujifilm X10 on sale, as well as its accessories, all in stock too. Call it a pre-CES/PMA show sale!

Fujifilm X10 with 28-112mm f/2.0-2.8 Zoom - SALE $565.00 (reg. $589.00)

Fujifilm Lens Hood and Filter Adapter for X10 - SALE $49.95 (reg. $59.95)

Fujifilm Premium Leather Case for X10 - SALE $79.95 (reg. $89.95)

Fujifilm NP-50 Battery for X10 - SALE $34.95 (reg. $39.95)

... READ MORE ...

CONTEST TIME – BEAU PHOTO BLOG

2012-01-03T16:17:00.000-08:00

Deadline extended to the end of this week!

Sign up to follow our Beau Photo blog before January 6th and you will be automatically entered into a draw to win one of thesegreat prizes contributed by each department at Beau:

RENTALS - $100Rental Certificate

DIGITAL - Lexar 16gb 400x Compact Flash MemoryCard

PROSALES - Kata702 Elements Cover

FILM - Holga135mm camera

ALBUMS - Renaissance - White Ventura 8x8 20 page Album

However, we don’t want to you sign up just to winstuff. We believe the blog is a greatresource for photographers, from the high end medium format fashion photographerto the creative soul who still wants to manipulate instant film, and everyonein between.

Each department at Beau uses the blog as a quick way tonotify clients of upcoming sales, new product announcements, technical reviews,events and more. You may not always haveto time to read our newsletter but hopefully you can spare a minute to see ifthat day’s posting is of interest to you – chances are very good something in itwill!

To sign up go to the right hand side of this page under “ SUBSCRIBE BY EMAIL” type in your email address, hitsubmit and you are done! If for somereason the blog isn't what you were hoping for, you can easily unsubscribe, ormore importantly, let us know what kind of info you’re looking for. The bottom line is that our staff is here tohelp you!

Boxing Week at Beau... in January, YES!

2011-12-28T00:50:00.000-08:00

Would you love to take advantage of boxing week sale prices, but are miffed that Beau Photo is closed and you have to shop elsewhere? Not to worry... we have you covered!

During the first week of 2012 when we open for business again, from Tuesday, January 3rd to Friday, January 6th, we will have lots of specials for you to take advantage of!

Lexar

For example, if you thought our Lexar pricing was good before Christmas, come and check out our 16GB Lexar pricing in January! Both 16GB 400x CF and 16GB 133x Class 10 SDHC cards will be on special. After Boxing Week rebates, the prices will be...

Lexar Pro 16GB SDHC 133x (Class 10) - $29.99

Lexar Pro 16GB 400x CompactFlash - $59.99

Nikon

Save on the awesome Nikon D3s, the low-light king of the DSLR world and possibly the very best available light sports camera you can buy. During our Boxing Week special, the Nikon D3s is only $4,550!

Canon

When it comes to Canon, save on EOS Rebel T3i bodies and kits. After our Boxing Week sale pricing and rebates, the T3i body is only $670 and the T3i kit with EF-S 18-55mm IS zoom is only $750! Didn't get a chance to pick up a 5D Mark II at the $1,999 price? Fear not... the sale price continues!

Panasonic

Save on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2, only $939 during Beau Photo's Boxing Week special! After the recent early December firmware update, the GH2 has gotten even better than it already was, offering a higher bit-rate in Full HD video for footage that is cleaner and smoother than ever before, even in very low light levels.

And that's not all! Drop by our store during the first week of January (starting the 3rd) and check out all our sale pricing. See you in the New Year!

Season's Greetings!

2011-12-25T14:01:00.000-08:00

Oh no! Not Christmas e-cards again.

2011-12-22T10:20:00.000-08:00

GREETINGS!

The entire staff wishes you the very best this holiday season and once again, this year we have put together some special e-cards to help you get into the festive spirit.

The members of SUPERCLAMP have a Christmas medley just for you.

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/i6PpvohgxcDaDv75

For more old-fashioned Christmas cheer...

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/a3hxn4JiEgUbrRN2

Photoshop CS5 Upgrades - In Tomorrow!

2011-12-21T17:34:00.000-08:00

Just a quick update... our backordered shipment of CS5 upgrades is due to arrive here tomorrow finally. You still have a chance to get these upgrades at the 20% off sale price before Christmas! Further details here...

http://beauphoto.blogspot.com/2011/11/change-in-adobes-upgrade-policy.html

Great Sale on "Drop It Modern" Backdrops

2011-12-20T11:53:00.000-08:00

WOW! 40% off in stock drop it MODERN backdrops this week only!
drop it MODERN backdrops are the funkiest, coolest and finest quality backdrops that we sell. Their great designs and colours will make your model stand out and separate you from the weekend warrior photographer. "What makes... (the DIM)... backdrop different than others. This question is simply answered: you can feel the difference. With one touch you will realize the Drop it MODERN difference. (Their) backdrops are created for the discerning photographer by professional photographers. (They) have hand picked the most luxurious materials for all of (their) backdrops and we know that with just one touch you'll be sold. Drop it MODERN backdrops are the perfect marriage of sophisticated fabrics, textures, and durability. This is not your typical muslin backdrop".

CALL KEN, come on in, or place your order via email for the last days of this incredible deal.
Supply is limited to DIM in stock here at Beau Photo (till Friday) and at the DIM Warehouse (till Thursday AM) only. * Please note the new specialty line including Spangled is only 10% off *
Have a look at all their products on line at http://www.dropitmodern.com/wp/index.php/backdrops

On the Seventh day of Christmas..... You Are The Best _____ Ever!

2011-12-19T16:57:00.000-08:00

Are you a Santa looking for a special gift for a new photographer. Here is an easy-to-use camera that will help them create their next masterpiece. The Canon EOS Rebel T3i is the next in a long line of phenomenal compact DSLRs, the EOS Rebel T3i continues the Rebel tradition of easy operation, compact design and no-compromise performance. Featuring Canon's newest DIGIC 4 Image Processor and an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor - plus cutting-edge technologies like Full HD video recording, Live View shooting, Wireless flash photography and even a Vari-angle 3.0-inch LCD monitor - the EOS Rebel T3i offers the best of EOS photography in a compact package. Now priced for that perfect Christmas present

Canon Rebel T3i big Christmas Special:
Canon Rebel T3i Body only $759.00

Canon Rebel T3i Kit with 18-55mm IS Zoom $839.00

Limited quantities, Plus take an additional $50.00 off at the counter as an instant rebate from Canon till the end of the month!

On the Sixth day of Christmas....... I CANT BELIEVE IT!

2011-12-19T16:11:00.000-08:00

The ZOOM H4n is a perfect gift for the DSLR Videographer. Described by some (more famous bloggers than myself) as the industry standard, they have enough features to satisfy even the most demanding filmmakers. Features like adjustable stereo-mics that allow you to set the recording pattern to either a 90º or 120º angle, adjustable recording rates up to a high resolution uncompressed 96KHz/24-bit, dual XLR/phono inputs, and a digitally controlled high quality preamp for incredible sound. The H4n boasts a very low noise floor for very clean low-level audio recording. For more info go to: www.samsontech.com/zoom/products/handheld-audio-recorders/h4n/

At a great price of $349.95
As well there is the H1 for the Santa who is keeping to the budget for only $109.95

Review: LowePro Classified Sling 180 AW

2011-12-17T16:13:00.000-08:00

LowePro Classified Sling 180 AW

A LowePro bag? Isn't this a digital blog entry from Mike? That camera bag isn't a digital item! Well okay, that may be your reaction, however I do end up using non-digital products too of course, and once in a while I come across something I quite like and feel inclined to share some feedback about. In this case, I feel that these Classified Sling bags are so unassuming looking and stealthy, that they might actually fly under the radar of people who would otherwise find them well designed and efficient, were they actually to give them a try. So here is my take...

I recently ordered myself a Classified Sling 180 bag, more or less sight unseen, based on looking at the larger 220 version we have in stock here at Beau and based on a few brief Internet reviews I read. Honestly, some of the Internet reviews were actually not all that favourable and complained about several aspects of this camera bag. All I will say to some of those is “... what a bunch of whiners!” Sure, the bag is not perfect (nothing ever is) but all in all, it may just be the nicest camera bag I have bought so far... and I have many, many bags. Even though my continual and never-ending quest for the “perfect” camera bag means I already own way too many, I still thought it was worth trying this one out. I'm glad I did!

IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT WORKSHOP & PARTNER STORE LAUNCH

2011-12-16T18:00:00.000-08:00

We are thrilled to announce that last night we officially became the first Canadian Impossible Project Partner store and we celebrated the occasion with a workshop by photographer, Kathy Kinakin. It was a great introduction to the exciting new films being produced by the Impossible Project, and a chance to learn some tips and tricks for achieving the creative results these films are ideal for. The second half of the evening featured workshop attendees as photographers and artists. There were 4 cameras loaded with Silver Shade and Color Shade film shooting out photographs, and a table of water filled trays with lots of Impossible emulsion lifts floating happily along. We were happy to see that most attendees left the workshop with some great images.

On the Fifth day of Christmas ..... just what I wanted

2011-12-16T16:00:00.000-08:00

PocketWizard Mini and Flex ......WOW! What a great accessory for the Canon or Nikon shooter! It's the most versatile PocketWizard radio ever. Lock your flash into the FlexTT5 built-in hot shoe, turn it on and you are ready to shoot. The FlexTT5 takes the existing benefits of Canon or Nikon wireless systems beyond the boundaries of infrared technology. When paired with the Mini TT1 Transmitter or another FlexTT5 Transceiver, a whole new world of wireless flash freedom opens up. The FlexTT5 is also the perfect Transceiver for your manual triggering needs and works with all MultiMAX channels and many of the MultiMAX advanced functions.

PocketWizard Mini TT1 $205.95
PocketWizard Flex TT5 Nikon $234.95 PocketWizard Flex TT5 Canon $254.95

Mamiya 645AF w/ ZD Digital back & 2 lenses

2011-12-15T20:57:00.000-08:00

Used Mamiya 645AF with ZD 22 MP digital back, 80mm f/2.8 and 55-110mm f/4.5 lenses. Also includes 1 film back and instant film back. $8000.00

The Mamiya 645AF is a lens-interchangeable medium format SLR, and accepts the range of the Mamiya 645AF interchangeable lenses. The Mamiya ZD Back has a 22 million-pixel CCD and generates stunning high resolution images with both rich and smooth tonal ranges. The 14 bit A/D (Analog to Digital) conversion records information as 12-bit per colour channel. The Mamiya ZD Back uses CF or SD memory cards.

On the Fourth Day of Christmas ....... LOVE IT!

2011-12-15T16:03:00.000-08:00

The Intuos4 Pen tablet is a fantastic gift. Just ask someone who owns one... like me. The features on this baby are the cat's ..... whiskers! For working professionals and serious creatives alike, Intuos4 represents the finest pen tablet experience ever created by Wacom. And the advantages are many. The Intuos4 speeds production time for photo editing, design and art creation. The latest pen tip sensor technology and 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity allow you to capture subtle nuances of pressure, so you can dynamically adjust exposure, brush size, opacity and more with astounding accuracy. There is no better time to buy them now that we have them on sale!

Wacom Intuos4 small tablet Reg. $269.00 Sale $235.00

Wacom Intuos4 medium tablet Reg. $419.00 Sale $349.00

Wacom Intuos4 large tablet Reg. $589.00 Sale $499.00

Yes, OPEN LATE! Today, Thursday Dec. 15th!

2011-12-14T17:30:00.000-08:00

Impossible, but true! We are open today till 9pm for your shopping convenience!

(Yes Zach, this is indeed Beau Photo, it is late, and we are actually open. Happy shopping!)

Thanks to a good customer of ours, Zach, for being the model in this shot!

On the Third day Of Christmas .... What I really do need

2011-12-14T17:03:00.000-08:00

Manfrotto Stands on Sale
Just in time for Christmas! Pick up a few stands to replace those old wobbly ones, so you won’t injure a few of Santa’s elves as they run around your studio (as elves will do). While you are at it pick up that Manfrotto background support kit that you have been promising yourself for years since it’s on sale as well.

Manfrotto 1052BAC Black Air cushioned stand. Reg. $ 94.95 Sale $86.95

Manfrotto 1004BAC Black Air cushioned stand. Reg. $129.95 Sale $118.95

Manfrotto 314 Background support kit Reg. $314.95 Sale $269.95

Manfrotto 055XPROB w/ 804RC2 head Reg. $259.95 Sale $229.95

Manfrotto 190XPROB with 804RC2 head Reg. $247.95 Sale $199.95

Year End: SALES • SALES • SALES !

2011-12-13T16:57:00.000-08:00

Have we ever got some sweet sale pricing for you! We've got RED • DOT sales, clearance items, instant rebates, mail-in rebates and much more!

First off, here are some photos of our RED • DOT bargain bins. Make us an offer! Click on any photo to see it bigger...

Impossible Recommendations - Part II

2011-12-13T16:14:00.000-08:00

For the second installment of our Impossible recommendations we have the Creative Kit & LIFT IT Brush Set. Impossible instant films are perfectly suited for the popular creative technique called emulsion lifts! Emulsion lifts are not only breathtakingly beautiful but they are incredibly educational and rewarding. The technique is astonishingly simple and fascinating to apply with the LIFT IT brush set.The Creative Kit is optimized for emulsion lifts applied on Impossible pictures that have been taken about 10 minutes earlier before starting with the manipulation technique. The Creative Kit provides you with everything you need for beautiful lifts: two trays, a lift clip, a thermometer a fountain pen filler, wood clips and paper sheets to receive the emulsion lifts. The technique will be demonstrated in our Impossible Project Instant Film Workshop this Thursday.
Creative Kit $22.21
LIFT IT Brush Set $31.74

On the Second day of Christmas....

2011-12-13T12:54:00.000-08:00

Hensel e-flash a great deal at a great price!
This 2-head kit is the perfect gift for the photographer on the move. They have a 250 w/s maximum power output per unit in a very compact design. Perfect for a small portrait studio, table top applications, interior photography or out in the field with an battery inverter. The e-flash Polycarbonate shell is very durable and lightweight. They have power settings dialable over a 4 stop range, come with a built in slave and use all HENSEL accessories.

Kit Includes:
2 - eFlash units, 2 - 150w model lamps, 1 - umbrella reflector, 1 - economy umbrella, 1 - 7" reflector 1-honeycomb grid #2, 2 - economy stands, 1 - softbag

Regular price $ 1289.95 Sale Price $ 1169.95

Impossible Recommendations - Part I

2011-12-12T14:15:00.000-08:00

To coincide with the Impossible Project Workshop & Partner Store Opening Event we are featuring an Impossible product everyday this week. To start off we have the SX-70 leather case especially designed for the Polaroid SX-70 cameras. This beautiful, old-school leather case is a near-exact replica of the original 1970’s era case made by Polaroid. Hand made from top quality genuine leather, this sheath ensures that your camera stays warm and protected from all outer influences. Equipped with the classic short carrying loop, brass detailing and a debossed Impossible logo. The case is available in black, white, brown and fits all non-Sonar SX-70 camera models - Original, Alpha 1, Alpha 1 Model 2, and Model 3.

Price $40.21cdn

The First Day of Christmas ....... Profoto BatPack for your BatCave or BatStudio

2011-12-09T15:42:00.001-08:00

Get the Power where you need it!
The Profoto BatPac is a great way to take your studio lights out of the studio. These batteries are easy to use, just charge it up and plug your lights in. Especially developed to power advanced flash equipment like Profoto D1 monolights, the BatPac guarantees proper function and eliminates the risk of damage to the flashes. The BatPac works with the Profoto D1, ComPact and Acute2 flash equipment. It can be used for other electrical devices like chargers, wind machines, refrigerator boxes and constant light sources as well. One BatPac can drive up to 4 Profoto D1 (250Ws, 500Ws and 1000Ws), 2 Profoto ComPact (300Ws, 600Ws and 1200Ws) monolights or one Profoto Acute2 (1200Ws or 2400Ws) generator. This unit delivers up to 300 flashes with 1000Ws, 600 flashes with 500Ws, 1200 flashes with 250Ws etc. The BatPac is also protected against overcharge, short circuit, high temperature and low input voltage.

On Sale till Christmas: Reg. $1646.95 Sale Price $1484.95

Twelve Days Of Christmas

2011-12-08T12:51:00.000-08:00

Well these are the last few days before Christmas, Twelve to be exact, and I want to let you know of some great gifts we have on special. If you are having trouble getting ideas for that Photog of yours watch my blog every day for great ideas and great deals too. Just remember these deals are for in-store items only and quantities are limited!

Impossible Instant Film Workshop

2011-12-05T17:31:00.000-08:00

BEAU PHOTO is excited to launch its PARTNER STORE with the IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT on Thursday DECEMBER 15th. To celebrate the occasion we are hosting a free instant film workshop by photorapher KATHY KINAKIN. The workshop will feature an introduction to Impossible Project’s film products, and a demonstration on emulsion lifting. Participants will be able to try out the products and experiment. As well as the workshop the partner store will be open until 9pm with lots of exclusive products for sale. Workshop goes from 6:30-8:30pm. Space is limited, to register simply write to film@beauphoto.com

Please come and join us!

Change in Adobe's Upgrade Policy

2011-11-17T15:11:00.001-08:00

ON SALE! Photoshop CS5 upgrades are 20% off until December 31st

Adobe has recently announced a major change to their upgrade policy. Starting next year with Photoshop CS6, if you want to buy a reduced price upgrade, you will only be able to do so if you already own CS5. Unlike the current CS5 upgrade, which will allow you to upgrade from CS4, CS3 and even CS2, the upcoming CS6 will only allow upgrading from a single version back.

What this means is that if you are not currently on CS5 and wait until CS6 starts shipping, you will miss out and will need to buy a full (and very expensive) copy of CS6! Adobe realizes that there may be quite a few people who have made it a habit to skip one or more upgrade versions and who may not be on CS5 yet, so they are offering a discounted price on CS5 upgrades until the end of the year.

Our normal price is $210, but we have Photoshop CS5 Upgrades ON SALE for $169 until we shut down for Christmas in December.

One benefit to upgrading sooner rather than later, is Photoshop CS5's dramatic improvement in image quality when processing digital camera RAW images. There really is a huge difference in image quality and CS5 will render images with improved detail and less high ISO noise than previous versions of Photoshop. The improvements are so dramatic that it is like getting a whole new and improved camera!

Lastly, as I understand it, this upgrade policy is not just for Photoshop, but includes all upcoming Adobe Creative Suite bundles or individual programs.

Zoom H4n - Now at Beau Photo

2011-11-15T16:50:00.001-08:00

They're here! They're here! The Zoom Mics are here! The ZOOM H4n is perfect recording device for DSLR Video. Described by some (more famous bloggers than myself) as the industry standard, they have enough features to satisfy even the most demanding filmmakers. Features like adjustable stereo-mics that allow you to set the recording pattern to either a 90º or 120º angle, adjustable recording rates up to a high resolution uncompressed 96KHz/24-bit, dual XLR/phono inputs, and a digitally controlled high quality preamp for incredible sound. The H4n boasts a very low noise floor for very clean low-level audio recording. For more info go to: www.samsontech.com/zoom/products/handheld-audio-recorders/h4n/

Hasselblad Trade-In Promotion

2011-11-09T11:40:00.000-08:00

There are lots of Hasselblad upgrade options to be had for year end! Even if you are shooting with a competing digital back system, there are still discounts available too. For a full list of upgrade pricing (in US dollars), please see the following link here: Full Trade-In Pricing Download

If you want to arrange for a trade-in, or for more information, please contact us!

Phase One Blog

2011-11-08T17:05:00.000-08:00

As we start to hunker down to face the next few months of rain, Peter Eastway's Travelogue on the Great Barrier Reef reminds us of warmer days and tropical travel. If you have ever been so lucky to travel to this part of the world, his images should bring back a flood of memories and teach you a thing or two about the Phase One Digital system as well. Check it out at http://blog.phaseone.com/

Used Continuos Light

2011-11-07T16:45:00.000-08:00

Used Lowel DP Light with Barndoors: This used light is great for video or filming. Depending on what bulb you put in, they have a range of output from 500 Watts to 1000 Watts. Some focusing / spot adjustment allowed with this unit. It's a great deal for the price.

$200.00 each (2 available)

Clearance Balcar Light Kit

2011-10-31T16:53:00.000-07:00

Balcar Concept 3 Battery 2-Head light Kit: Great deal on this Balcar unit. Floor model light demo use only. Fantastic for location shoots. 4800 w/s (Three 1600 w/s heads) with variable flash duration. Regular $4299.00 Clearance price, Way below cost $ 2899.00

Clearance: Norman12/12 Kit

2011-10-31T13:43:00.000-07:00

Norman P12/12 Kit : New floor model. 1200 w/s, Symmetrical and asymmetrical light distribution. Power trim up to a 3-stop range, Built in photo eye (switchable), visible and audible ready indicators (switchable) , fan cooled, fast recycling 1/5th to 2 seconds. Dual voltage. Compact 7"x7"x8" and weights only 12 lbs., 2 year warranty. Comes with 2-LH2400B heads and 1-2400 w/s illuminator head.

Regular price $4058.00 Clearance $2860.00

2011-10-28T16:50:00.000-07:00

Looking for battery power? Have we got a deal for you! The Speedotron Explorer 1500 Digital Portable Power Supply, the latest Black Line System innovation. The Explorer provides a cost effective alternative to gas powered generators or high priced European portable systems for those location shoots where electrical power is not available. This used unit comes with one 202VF head, and standard reflector. $1700.00

Beau Photo Halloween Greetings!

2011-10-28T11:56:00.000-07:00

Halloween is just around the corner and we've decided to put together another JibJab greeting for your enjoyment! Be safe and have a great Halloween with your family...

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Sugar Studios

2011-10-28T11:45:00.000-07:00

Sugar Studios are the first of their kind in Western Canada, boasting two high end photography rental studios: Studio A, with its 36' infinity wall is wonderful for any style of photography - advertising, editorial, portrait, automobile, table top, etc - while Studio B is coveted for its beautiful available light, even on a rainy day.

Sugar's clean white interiors can also be rented as an event space for corporate or personal parties and are perfect for any type of art of photo exhibit.

Sugar Studios is located 1635 Powell Street in Vancouver, BC.
Contact Sugar Studios at 604-879-1635 or e-mail sugar@sugarstudios.com

Beau Photo also offers FREE DELIVERY & PICK-UP as an exclusive offer only to Sugar Studios. If you rent your equipment through Beau Photo, we will deliver it to Sugar Studios and pick-up for no extra charge - a $50 savings! Please give us at least 24 hours notice. Our rental equipment guide can be viewed here.

Photo Plus: Simon meets EOS-1D X!

2011-10-28T11:28:00.000-07:00

Carol and Simon are at the Photo Plus Expo in new York and Simon managed to score some hands-on time with the awesome new Canon EOS-1D X! I haven't had a chance to talk to him yet, to find out what his impressions were, but Carol did send back a photo to make me jealous...

NEW! Canon EOS-1D X Announcement

2011-10-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

Just announced, the Canon EOS-1D X will be Canon's new flagship DSLR and it's coming in March of 2012. A merging of the lines is taking place, as the 1D X is seen as the successor to both the 1D Mark IV and the 1Ds Mark III. It boasts an all new full-frame 18MP CMOS sensor with the lowest noise levels yet of any Canon DSLR. It is said that the 1D X will offer a two-stop improvement in high-ISO noise when compared to the 1D Mark IV, as well as better dynamic range and improved overall image quality compared to any previous Canon DSLR. A mind-blowing ISO 204,800 will be its upper limit with ISO 51,200 considered a "normal" non-boosted ISO limit.

It will also be the fastest (by far!) full-frame Canon DSLR ever released, with the ability to shoot continuously at up to 12 fps with full functionality, and even up to 14 fps with the mirror locked up and in JPEG mode. Despite having a much larger mirror than the 1D Mark IV, which has an APS-H sensor and is not full-frame, the 1D X will have an even shorter viewfinder blackout time when shooting.

An all new AF system with 61 points in total with a massive number of cross sensors (21 sensitive to f/5.6, 20 sensitive to f/4.0 and 5 dual-cross sensors working to f/2.8), and all new focus and subject detection/tracking algorithms with much easier and intuitive user configuration options, promise to make this the most accurate focusing 1D camera ever.

Video functionality has been improved as well with no more 4GB limits for recording duration. The 1D X will seamlessly continue recording (up to 30 minutes), splitting footage into multiple 4GB segments without dropping any frames in the process. There are some new less compressed video options that will make it easier to edit raw footage without requiring transcoding, but these come with massive data rates... how does 6 minutes of video filling up a 16GB card sound? Now that's a lot of data! Timecode embedding is also now an option.

... READ MORE ...

Fujifilm X100 & Accessories in stock!

2011-10-06T16:23:00.000-07:00

For the first time ever, we finally have decent stock on the awesome X100 camera from Fujifilm. Not only on the camera itself, but also accessories, such as the premium leather case, lens-hood/filter-ring combos and spare batteries as well!

If you want to take a look at an X100, or even take some sample photos, please let me (Mike) know in advance (call or email) and I will make sure I have my own personal camera here at the store for you to look at or try out. The camera is $1199 and our accessory pricing is amongst the best you'll find anywhere.

PPOC-BC Northern Region Wrap Up

2011-10-04T14:53:00.000-07:00

This past weekend Mike and I had the pleasure of spending some quality time at the PPOC-BC Northern Region seminar up in Prince George. As always we were once again spoiled by the Northern hospitality and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing everyone again. We're sorry we weren't able to stay on Monday to hear Albert Normandin present his "Adventures in Creativity" program, especially because we heard a great time was had by all!

Congratulations to all the winners and especially to Ute Wilder who won Best Overall Submission.

Time-Lapse: Prince George to Maple Ridge

Here is a time lapse movie that Mike shot from inside the rental minivan, coming back from the seminar in Prince George. A Nikon P7100 was mounted to a passenger side hand-grip with a Gorillapod. The camera was set to time-lapse mode, taking one shot every 30 seconds and the resulting frames are played back at 10 fps in this video. Unfortunately the battery died before we got all the way back. However, still very impressive battery life! The camera was running for over 9 hours straight and took about 1100 frames.

Music is an excerpt from the song "Speedbumps" by Sounds from the Ground. (iTunes Link)

... READ MORE ...

Canon Rebates for October

2011-09-25T23:49:00.000-07:00

Not only has Canon dropped the price on the 5D Mark II substantially, but they have also implemented some aggressive instant rebates for the month of October. Many of these rebates are simply a continuation of ones they implemented on September 21st. Note that they are "instant" so you don't have to mail anything in! See the details below...

NEW: Sennheiser Mics and audio accessories at Beau!

2011-09-25T23:02:00.000-07:00

Beau Photo has finally received their first shipment of Sennheiser products, mainly the really small, lightweight and high quality MKE-400 hotshoe mounted shotgun microphone. This mic is perfect for use with your video DSLR. We also brought in some accessory kits, consisting of a furry windscreen and XLR adapters. rentals already has an MKE-400 and plans on putting a wireless lav-mic kit into rentals too, once that shipment arrives. We also brought in some wired lav-mics too, if you want to use them with a small recorder and not bother with a more expensive wireless solution.

While we are not stocking all that many SKUs, we can special-order in anything you might want from Sennheiser.

Price Drop on EOS-5D Mark II !

2011-09-21T17:01:00.000-07:00

As of today (Sept. 21st), the price of the EOS-5D Mark II has dropped substantially. The effective price after the $300 instant rebate is as follows:

EOS-5D Mark II body - $1999.99

EOS-5D Mark II kit with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS Zoom - $2799.99

As far as we are aware, this pricing will be in effect until December 31st, 2011 too.

PocketWizard Firmware Update

2011-09-08T12:57:00.000-07:00

PocketWizard engineers have been busy this summer enhancing and improving their ControlTL products and we’re excited to announce their latest firmware updates. These updates significantly improve the user experience with ControlTL products.

Here is PocketWizard's firmware update page: PocketWizard Downloads

Please read the release notes as well, detailing the firmware changes, and most definitely the full blown manuals for lots of practical usage tips.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 Lens

2011-09-07T16:19:00.000-07:00

We now have this wonderful little wide-angle lens in stock. Not only does it fit the Olympus PEN series of Micro-4/3 cameras, but all the Panasonic Lumix Micro-4/3 cameras as well of course.

It has superb anti-reflection coatings and is one of the best wide angle lenses I have seen for flare resistance. It is also very sharp, even corner to corner when stopped down to at least f/4, and boasts the first manual focus scale with depth of field markings of any Micro-4/3 lens that I am aware of. Sadly, it does not include a lens hood, but it is so well behaved when sunlight is hitting the front element, that only in certain situations will you ever really feel the need for a hood.

Welcome to our blogs!

2011-09-07T12:50:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the new Beau Photo store blogs page. Here you will find our staff posting with the latest and greatest news that are of of interest to our customers. Enjoy...

Note: Pardon the messy category list. This was a way of easily predefining categories to help design this page!