Purchase a used Sony A7 and save!

The Beau Photo rental department has upgraded to the newest Sony a7S II and a7R II cameras. So now you can buy a used a7S or a used a7R body and save!

Sony a7S Mirrorless Digital Camera features a full-frame 12.2MP CMOS sensor, expansive dynamic range for video and stills, low noise, and extended sensitivity to ISO 409600. The Sony a7S has a top continuous shooting rate of 5 fps, and a fast 25-point contrast-detection AF system. This used camera has only 4160 actuations and is for sale for $1599.00.  SOLD

Sony a7R Mirrorless Digital Camera features a full-frame 36.4MP CMOS sensor. The Sony a7R does not use a low-pass filter in front of its sensor which, in turn, optimizes its high resolution and rich detail. It has an ISO sensitivity range of 100-25600. The Sony a7R will shoot full HD 1080 video capture with 24p/60i/60p frame rates. This used camera has only 12,138 actuations and is for sale for $1399.00. SOLD

FUSION 2015 is just around the corner

Fusion is back for the 5th year and not only are we continuing to grow, we’re also on the move – we’re taking over the new and beautiful Anvil Centre in New Westminster. For the second year we’re teaming up with the Professional Photographers of Canada BC division as part of their weekend “PHOTOGraphie” event. PHOTOGraphie is British Columbia's only professional photography festival. The festival’s purpose is to inspire and share the value of photography through education, gallery exhibitions and salon competition.

 The scope of FUSION 2015 is to not only focus on the latest in DSLR video but also to include many aspects of still photography including lectures, demos and even a round-table discussion.

This year we will have 12 amazing speakers, each presenting 90 minute talks/Demo sessions running throughout the day. There will be a wide range of topics presented; from fine Art Digital Printing, Fashion and Still life Photography, the ins and outs of Destination Wedding Photography as well as Audio for film and Video, and Documentary film making, just to name a few. You are guaranteed to come away having learned something if you attend this year’s show. For a full listing of the speakers, their bios and times they will be presenting go to: http://www.photographiefestival.ca/event-schedule/fusion/speakers/

There of course there will be an opportunity to tryout all the coolest new gear from some of the industry’s best known suppliers. This year joining us we have the good people from; Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, PhaseOne, Profoto, Cinevate, Moab, Epson, Gentec with Manfrotto, Gitzo, CAPIC, Langara college, VanArts, Red Raven with Novaflex and B+W , Amplis with Vanguard and more. The trade show will run from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

This will be an fantastic event with so much to see and do. We have amazing speakers, great gear to try, FUSION 2015 special sale prices, and not to mention some amazing door prizes as well.  You really don't want to miss FUSION 2015!

Fusion 2015 will be held on Sunday, September 27th at the Anvil Centre. The Anvil Centre is a boutique conference centre conveniently located in the heart of the City of New Westminster, with easy access from the Skytain station and lots of underground parking.

Masterclass with John Lehmann

On Sunday, March 1, John Lehmann (@johnlehmann) award winning staff photojournalist for the Globe & Mail is giving a workshop on photojournalism and the art of visual storytelling. This will be a hands on workshop where participants will be given an assignment in the second half of the day, after which there will be a group editing compartment followed by an optional review of any personal work. This will be a very interesting and fun day where you will learn the ins and outs of the world of photojournalism. 

You can register for the course ($225) on John's website: www.lehmann.ca
Time: 9am
Date: Sunday, March 1, 2015
Place: Revolver Coffee, 325 Cambie St, Vancouver @revolvercoffee
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John was named Canadian photojournalist of the year in 2012 & 2013. If you read the Globe & Mail national newspaper, you will be familiar with his work!

SONY Stills Camera Expo

We are sponsoring an event, along with Sony Canada, at the local IATSE offices in Burnaby on Sunday, January the 25th. If you would like to attend this free event, please click on the above image to email and RSVP to Louise Baker-Griffiths at louise@ia669.com. Come and see all the latest mirrorless A7 series bodies, including the spectacular A7S with its unequaled high ISO capabilities! Bring our own SD cards to take test images back with you. If you don't yet own any SD cards, we will be selling some Lexar Pro 400x cards at a great price.

UPDATE: in case you see this and have tried to register from the http://www.ia669.com website, please note that the registration email address provided was wrong in several spots. Please re-send your RSVP if you think your email may not have been received...

Space is somewhat limited so don't wait too long to register, and hope to see you there!