Season's Greetings!

Amazing Nikon D600 SALE!

Incredible value bundle at $1,999 on the D600 from Dec. 20, 2012 to Jan. 9, 2013!

• Nikon D600 Body
• FREE Nikkor AF-S VR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G  ($539 value!)
• FREE extra EN-EL15 battery pack  ($83 value)
• FREE Lexar Pro 32GB 400x UHS SDHC memory card  ($45 value)
• FREE Coupon for $100 worth of Beau Photo rentals  ($100 value)
• All for only $1,999! That's well over $700 in total savings!

Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2013

As we "gear down" (physically) and "gear up"(photographically) for the Holiday season I want to wish all Beau Photo's customers, friends and family a very Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2013.

Great D800 / D800E Sale!

From December 20th to January 2nd, get a $200 instant rebate on the D800 or D800E bodies. Also until January 9th, we are giving a $100 free rental coupon with any DSLR sold, so that also applies to the D800 and D800E of course.

• D800 body - $2799
• D800E body - $3099

Keep in mind that we are closed from 2pm on the 24th of December and reopening on January 2nd, so at Beau Photo, that only gives you December 20th, 21st, 24th and January 2nd to take advantage of this deal. If you see this over the Christmas break and want to take advantage of these great prices, just send me an email (digital@beauphoto.com) and let me know! Or just drop by in the new year on the 2nd...

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A brand new meter from Sekonic.  This is another fantastic gift!

Sekonic has introduced the new LITEMASTER PRO series of touchscreen light control meters. Ideal for all types of storytellers, the L-478 series offers light measurement and control for photographers and filmmakers alike, plus additional wireless flash triggering and power control in the L-478DR model.

Whether it's filmmaking or photography, great storytellers use light as a main character and as a method to define the mood, focus and setting. Having a tool that allows you total control over dynamic range and multiple light sources make you confident about the craft while focusing on the art.

Some of the key features are:
Touch screen control, Built in PocketWizard Module on the L-478DR version
Exposure Profiling, 5º Spot meter attachment available
Unique HD Cine / Cine /Light measuring features

For more information go to:  http://www.sekonic.com/l-478/?utm_source=sekonic.com&utm_medium=banner-homepage&utm_campaign=L-478

Now till Christmas take $25.00 off your purchase of either the L-478 or the L478DR

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Put a Wimberly Plamp in your photog's stocking

What the heck is a Plamp? The plamp a very handy device when you run out of hands!
One end of the Plamp clamps to your tripod while the other grasps the object. Use the Plamp to stabilize windblown subjects, adjust the position or angle of your subject, or move obstructing foliage. You can also use the Plamp to hold reflectors and lens shades. One day in the field with a Plamp and you will begin to realize its full potential.

Wimberly Plamp                    $38.95

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Video Tripods.
Why would you use a dedicated video tripod over your old 3-way or ball head?
Two reasons; smoother pans and consistency in repeatable movements.  Many new videographers or those trying out the video capabilities of a new DSLR for the first time, try to save money by "making do" by using a still tripod and head to achieve their desired video movements. While this certainly will do in a pinch, it is often not till you get to see the footage on a larger screen that you see the shortfalls of  using inadequate equipment, such as;  jerky movements, looking like the you tried to pan right after getting out of the water after the polar bear swim, "backlash," where, as you finish the pan, the legs snap back in the opposite direction of pan, inconsistency, you nail the pan or the tilt sometimes but when it really counts and the "pressure is on," the results are disappointing.

Just in time for Christmas we have the Manfrotto 547B+701HD Kit on special.  A great lightweight Video tripod and head combo perfect for DSLR Video, and it even comes with a carrying bag.
for more technical information go to : http://www.manfrotto.com/547b-pro-video-tripod-701hdv-head-and-mbag100p-bag

Regular price $449.95        Sale price $ 399.95

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Wacom Tablets
Whether it is for photography, illustration, industrial design, graphic design, motion and sound or mixed media, a Wacom Tablet can make your work more fluid and natural.  The Wacom tablet replaces your use of the mouse on a computer and allows you to draw, paint, adjust and manipulate an image in a more natural way, as if you were using a pen or paintbrush.

This is a fantastic and unique gift for the photographer, designer or visual artist on your list, or even for yourself.  Not available in the big box stores so come into Beau Photo and pick one up or call and we will will ship it out to you.  Act quickly to get it under the tree for Christmas.
For more information check out this link;  http://www.wacom.com/

Wacom Intuos 5    Regular price $369.50   Special Santa price $349.95 (in stock items only)

Wacom Intuos 4 Clearance
With the Wacom Intuos 5 tablets now available, we are clearing out our existing Intuos 4 stock. We have 1 large Intuos 4 tablet left at  $449.00 Regularly $499.95

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Cinevate Fesitivus Sale: 30% off select in stock Cinevate products

This is a deal that will sure to be a hit with any DSLR photographer/videographer. Cinevate produces some of the highest quality products for DSLR and video shooters. Canadian based and produced, their products are used worldwide by some of the best in the business. Cinevate products are smoother, sturdier and better built than many of the cheaper offshore products.

Here are a few samples of the great deals to be had till Santa comes.

Atlas FLT w/ adjustable feet 26” Rail         Reg. $578.95 30% off  $405.26
Atlas FLT w/ All terrain Legs 26” Rail          Reg. $728.95 30% off  $510.26
Atlas FLT w/ adjustable feet 35" Rail          Reg. $629.50  30% off $440.65
Atlas 10 w/ adjustable feet 35"Rail             Reg. $684.50  30% off $479.15
Cyclops Simplis Kit                                  Reg. $689.95 30% off  $482.96

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Sale on Video Microphones and digital recording devices.

The video quality of DSLR cameras nowadays can be spectacular, even mainstream television and movies are being made with these cameras. Where these cameras fall short, is in their built-in microphones. While these mics are better than nothing, the quality of recording improves greatly with the addition of a external recording device mounted on the hot-shoe of the camera.  Companies like Røde and Sennheiser make a wide range of high quality mini shotgun and stereo mics, in a wide range of prices, that will take your video sound to a whole new level.  Zoom makes external recording devices that record to an SD card that you sync up to the video footage later. There are automated synchronization software products like "PluralEyes 3" that can make this a breeze to achieve.

From now till Christmas all in-stock Sennheiser, Røde and Zoom products are 10% off our regular low prices.