Now Offering Film Processing!

In partnership with CustomColor Pro Lab, Beau Photo Supplies is now accepting film for processing at our store. We are offering competitive pricing on film processing and scanning as well as the convenience of our location.  Call Arseni in the Film Department for more info.
For the month of April - get 30% off scanning and 10% off the film processing prices below! 

Canon EOS-5D Mark III: Preview & Images

Canon EOS-5D Mark III, EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II at 18mm, f/4.0 at 1/40, ISO 5000

       
The long awaited EOS-5D Mark III ($3,739 for the body) has finally started shipping and we also have one in our rental department now. In the next couple of weeks we should be caught up with all our pre-orders as well. Was it worth the wait? In my opinion, most definitely!

Not only has Canon improved the video quality and video mode functionality over the Mark II, but for still photographers,  Canon more or less dropped in the AF system that will be coming in the top end EOS-1DX later in the year. While I have not had much opportunity to use the Mark III yet, during my brief testing, the AF seemed convincingly fast and accurate, even under very low light conditions. While my own EOS-7D was a noticeable step up over the 5D Mark II, the new 5D Mark III seems a big step up over the 7D when it comes to its AF system.

Fujifilm X-Pro1: Review & Images

Fujifilm X-Pro1, XF 35mm f/1.4 lens, f/4.0 at 1/2 second, ISO 400

       
The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has finally shipped and I've had a few opportunities now to shoot with a production camera. I am going to be adding more posts on this exciting new camera in the future, but for now I will start with an overview of one of this camera's strengths, focusing on Fujifilm's new "X-Trans" sensor and its tremendous dynamic range.

For those not familiar with the X-Pro1, here are a few links to previous articles where I mentioned it.

First Thoughts: Fujifilm X-Pro1 System

NEW: Fujifilm X-Pro1

For some writings on the X-Pro1's predecessor, search my own blog for X100 related entries.

Used Canon 5D Mark II

Used 5D Mrk II for sale:

The EOS 5D Mark II has a stunning 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a vast ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600), plus EOS technologies like Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. It supports Live View shooting, Live View HD videos, and more. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage viewfinder, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) and a rugged build.

This was the 5D Mrk II that was in rentals, comes with BG-E6 Battery grip and two batteries.  Image is just for illustration purposes no box available.

Price $1800.00  SOLD

Phase One Upgrade Offer

Phase One has just announced a great trade-in offer than runs until April 30th, 2012.

• Applies to all mounts – Mamiya / Phase One, Contax, Hasselblad V and H
• Trade-in back must be in working order
• Contact  Ken or Mike for more info: prosales@beauphoto.com  or   digital@beauphoto.com

Broncolor Lighting kit

From the used department - beautiful Broncolor classic lighting kit. Includes: 3 Heads, 3 stands, 3 - 9" reflectors, beauty dish, barn doors, snoot with grid, soft box and carrying case. Everything you need to start your own little studio.  Loving the baby blue colour and classic design!

Great Price of $750.00  SOLD

Workshop: Speedlight Intensive...

To register for the workshop, email: katrina@kalemphoto.com or call 604-273-0401

Nikon D4 - Oh Em Gee! It's here!

NEW!  Rent and try the Nikon D4!  The long awaited Nikon D4 is finally here, settling in comfortably on the Nikon shelf!  Jam packed with the latest technology available to non-military personnel, this camera simply rocks.   Want to shoot your favourite rugby players running down the field with their noses in each others arm pits?  Want to shoot that Peregrine Falcon swooping down on a pigeon for the kill?  Then this is the camera for you!  With 10fps with full AF & AE (11fps in manual mode), you can rest assured that shot will be yours!  As a low light (concerts, wedding receptions) camera, it is simply peerless - 6400 ISO & 12,800 ISO are actually useable for printing!

Available immediately for rent: $300/day

Gyrfalcon
Nikon D4 + 400mm f2.8VR

More photos after the break:

Beachtek Sale Extended

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!

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