Thursday, December 24, 2015

Imacon Ixpress Adapter kit for Fuji GX 680

Imacon Ixpress Adapter Kit for Fuji GX 680

$1500.00


For mounting an Imacon Ixpress to a Fuji GX 680 Camera.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

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

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

X-E2 bundles & the Metz 26 AF-1 Flash (finally!)



All of the above for only $1,099 - only 1x left!

Having a hard time finding a fabulous gift for that special someone? How about a huge bundle of Fujifilm goodness! We only have two (2) of these great bundles left that include the following…

- Fujifilm X-E2 Body (black)
- Fujinon XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS Kit Zoom
- Fujinon XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS Tele Zoom
- Fujifilm EF-20 Flash Unit
- Hand Grip for X-E1/X-E2
- Half Leather Case and Leather Strap for X-E1/X-E2 (brown)
- Extra NP-W126 Battery Pack

All these items together normally sell for over $2,000 but each of these two remaining special bundles can be had for only $979! Imagine giving someone this whole, complete kit of Fujifilm gear for Christmas! Or, treat yourself and get into a lightweight, high quality Fujifilm system for under $1,000. This is less than $200 more than just the X-E2 body is selling for now after rebate!




Finally, the Metz flashes have arrived! A great Christmas gift too and in stock at $174.95

After nearly a year-long wait, we have finally received a shipment of the new, pocket-sized Metz 26 AF-1 flash units for Fujifilm X-series cameras! I've briefly tested one out on my X-E2 (the X-E1 in the above photo was just being a "model") and its exposures seem accurate. For its size, it seems quite powerful too, with a guide-number of 26 (meters).

It comes with a black fabric, drawstring pouch for storage and includes a clip-on telephoto extender. There is a flip up wide-angle panel and the flash pivots down for close or macro shots, sits in its standard height (as seen in the photo) for normal shots and then pivots up vertically for an angled ceiling bounce. It has a TTL mode, a Slave mode (not tested yet) and a small LED video light with two brightness settings, sufficient to add a bit of a fill or to create a catch-light in the eyes if shooting a video. It even comes with a USB port, presumably to allow for future firmware upgrades when new cameras are released.

It uses two AAA batteries and with alkaline cells, its recycle time is quite snappy. I will be testing it with some NiMH Eneloops as well to see how much faster its recycling may be. Here are two more views, first a side view showing how slim it is…


… and here it is from the back. A power button, then TTL, SLAVE and LED mode buttons: the ultimate in simplicity!


Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Impossible Lift Workshop Dec. 10th 2015

When: 5:30pm, December 10th, 2015
Where: Beau Photo
Cost: $20.00 + tax (includes everything you need!)
To register call the store: 604-734-7771 or email film@beauphoto.com

Join Kathy for an Impossible Lift Workshop! Learn how to create your very own emulsion lifts and transparencies using Impossible Project film. For $20 we provide the cameras and film, all you need to bring is yourself. If you are new to the Impossible Project film or just new to emulsion lifts, this workshop will give you lots of great new ideas to take your artwork to a different level.


 

An emulsion lift is when you separate the emulsion, which contains the actual image, from the plastic backing and put it onto another material. You do this by cutting the edges (the “frame”) off the photo and putting the emulsion and plastic into water and gently brush it with a soft paint brush until it separates. Once the emulsion has come off the plastic it is very jellyfish like and you can carefully transfer it to canvas, water colour paper, wood and many other types of materials!
 


During this workshop, Kathy will show you all the steps and some great techniques for getting the best out of your emulsion lifts. The possibilities are almost endless! Just add imagination.

Check out a few examples of what Kathy and Nicole have done below!
 




 
 
 
 
 

Friday, November 27, 2015

Black Friday DEALS at Beau Photo Supplies!


Most of our Black Friday deals are listed below and most run through until Cyber Monday, November 30th, but for all the details and some more items as well, please check out our December PDF newsletter, sent out a few days early…


Lighting


Mola lights and accessories

• Mola Setti white 22” - Sale $299.00 Reg. $356.95
• Mola Opal Glass with Clips - Sale $71.00 Reg. $86.95
• Mola speedring for Alien Bee - Sale $69.00 Reg. $88.95
• Mola vented speedring for Profoto / K5600 - Sale $139.00 Reg. $221.95

Hensel

• Hensel 3-Head hard case - Sale $199.00 Reg.$332.95
• Hensel filter holder w/filter frame #112 - Sale $ 99.00 Reg. $231.95
• Hensel backlight reflector #156 - Sale $160.00 Reg. $256.95
• Hensel barndoor & holder kit, older style # 5041/5043 - Sale $99.00 Reg. $167.95
• Hensel barndoor & filter holder #5044 - Sale $130.00 Reg. $171.95
• Hensel Car adaptor for Porty 1200 #569 - Sale $99.00 Reg. $ 289.95
• Hensel Extension cable for Eh & EHT Pro heads #5791 - Sale $160.00 Reg. $229.95
• Hensel Grid for older Hensel Beauty Dish #8602 - Sale $99.00 Reg. $374.95
** Take 15% off all other in stock Hensel accessories!

Dynalite

Dynalite Grand box: “Grand Series” 16-sided softbox which is designed to offer the ultimate in soft light. (A Grand style speedring is required. Grand speedring for Dynalite is a stocking item, other grand speedrings can be ordered in for many other different strobes)
• Dynalite GSB-35 Grand box 90cm. (36 in.) - Sale $199.00 Reg. $317.50
• Dynalite GSB-71 Grand box 180cm. (71 in.) - Sale $350.00 Reg. $545.50
• Dynalite GSB-79 Grand box 200cm. (79 in.) - Sale $425.00 Reg. $580.50
• Dynalite RBOR-48 120cm (4 ft.) Octobox - Sale $160.00 Reg. $257.50
• Dynalite SR-80 Softlight reflector (Beautydish) - Sale $159.00 Reg. $199.50
• Dynalite 30 Deg. grid for Softlight reflector - Sale $159.00 Regularly $205.50 
 
For information on any of the above items, e-mail Ken!

Cameras


FUJIFILM
Special X-E2 Bundles! $1,179 - ask us about an additional rebate too!
This entire bundle would normally be about $2,100!

The bundle includes all of the following items for only $1,179!
- Fujifilm X-E2 Body (black)
- Fujinon XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS
- Fujinon XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS
- Fujifilm Hand Grip
- Fujifilm Leather ‘Half-Case’
- Fujifilm EF-20 Flash Unit
- extra Fujifilm NP-W126 Battery pack

This is an absolutely fabulous starter kit for someone who wants to get into the X-system at a low cost! All items are genuine Fujifilm products, not cheaper, third-party add-ons.

Fujifilm also has aggressive rebates on nearly every X-system lens and body through December and Boxing Week. Ask us for details!

Please note that below, for Canon, Nikon and Sony, applicable instant rebates are included in the sale pricing.

CANON
** All camera bodies below include a $200 Beau Photo Rental Coupon! **

EOS-1DX Body - SALE $5,599 (reg $6,599)
EOS-5D Mark III Body - SALE $3,199 (reg $3,399)
EOS-5D Mark III w/24-105mm - SALE $3,699 (reg $3,999)
EOS-6D Body - SALE $1,649 (reg $1,899)
EOS 7D Mark II - SALE $1,699 (reg $1,899)
EOS-7D Mark II w/18-135mm - SALE $2,049 (reg $2,249)

EF 24mm f/1.4L II - SALE $1,599 (reg $1,809)
EF 50mm f/1.2L - SALE $1,499 (reg $1,699)
EG 85mm f/1.8 - SALE $399 (reg $459)
EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro - SALE $899 (reg $1,039)
EF 16-35mm f/4L IS - SALE $1,099 (reg $1,279)
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II - SALE $1,499 (reg $1,869)
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II - SALE $1,999 (reg $2,309)
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS - SALE $2,199 (reg $2,529)
Kenko Extension Tube Set (Canon) - SALE $175 (reg $220)
Pixma Pro-1 Printer - SALE $749 (reg $999)

NIKON
** All camera bodies below include a $200 Beau Photo Rental Coupon! NIKON rebates continue as below through December and for Boxing Week too! ****

D810 Body - SALE $3,399 (reg $3,499)
D750 Body - SALE $2,249 (reg $2,449)
D750 w/24-120mm - SALE $2,999 (reg $3,199)
Nikon D7200 Body - SALE $1,199 (reg $ $1,349)
Nikon D7200 w/18-140mm VR - SALE $1,499 (reg $1,699)
D7100 Body - SALE $899 (reg $1,029)
Extra Nikon EN-EL15 Battery packs with any above body - SALE $42 (reg $84)*
* while supplies last

AF-S 20mm f/1.8G - SALE $799 (reg $899)
AF-S 28mm f/1.8G - SALE $699 (reg $769)
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G - SALE $499 (reg $549)
AF-S 60mm f/2.8G Micro - SALE $599 (reg $679)
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G - SALE $2,099 (reg $2,249)
AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G - SALE $799 (reg $849)
AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G - SALE $1,999 (reg $2,099)
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR - SALE $1,099 (reg $1,179)
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II - SALE $2,499 (reg $2,699)
AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G VR - SALE $2,849 (reg $2,999)

SONY
** All camera bodies below include a $200 Beau Photo Rental Coupon. SONY rebates continue as below through December and for Boxing Week too! **

A7 Body - SALE $1,199 (reg $1,499)
A7 II Body - SALE $1,799 (reg $1,999)
A7S Body - SALE $2,299 (reg $2,499)
Zeiss FE 35mm f/2.8 - SALE $749 (reg $799)
Zeiss FE 35mm f/1.4 - SALE $1,849 (reg $1,949)
Zeiss FE 55mm f/1.8 - SALE $949 (reg $999)
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 OSS Macro - SALE $1,299 (reg $1,349)
Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4 OSS - SALE $1,449 (reg $1,599)
Zeiss FE 24-70mm f/4 OSS - SALE $1,149 (reg $1,199)
Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS - SALE $1,099 (reg $1,199)
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 OSS - SALE $1,499 (reg $1,599)

HASSELBLAD

H5D-50C WiFi w/80mm lens - SALE $25,500 Reg $40,250
All Hasselblad lenses are 20% off, saving anywhere from $1,100 to $2,200!

For more information on any of the above camera specials, call or email Mike!


Other Items


GoPro
Purchase a GoPro Camera and get 20% off all accessories!


XRITE

ColorChecker Passport - SALE $115  (reg $130)
ColorMunki Display - SALE $214  (reg $239)
i1 Display Pro - SALE $299  (reg $329)
ColorMunki Photo - SALE $549  (reg $599)

Audio & Video

Rode Video Mic Pro w/Rycote - SALE $275  (reg. $339.95)*
Marshall V-LCD56-MD 5.6” Monitor - SALE $740  (reg $999)*
Beachtek DXA-5Da Sound Mixer - SALE $75 (reg $329)*
*limited quantities

CINEVATE

Cyclops w/ Articulating mount. - Sale $399 Reg. $539.95 (2 only)
Cyclops grip kit - Sale $59 Reg. $102.95 (3 only)
All terrain upgrade - Sale $124 Reg. $216.95 (2 only)
DSLR Core Package Package - Sale $2,099 Reg. $2594.95 (1 only)*
*Also receive a Cinevate Core DSLR Bag at no cost - that’s a $260.00 value!

Dromos Bowl Riser - Sale $229 Reg. $399.95 (1 only)
Durus Follow Focus 15mm - Sale $799 Reg. $1225.95 (2 only)
Simplis Base + Cyclops - Sale $399 Reg. $684.95 (3 only)

Miscellaneous Specials and Clearance Deals!
** Below items limited to in-stock quantities only **

Metz 64 AF-1 Flash - SALE $410 (reg $475)
Nissin Di622 Flash (Canon) - SALE $115 (reg $215)
WeibeTech ToughTech FS Mini HD Enclosure - SALE $25 (reg $95)
Panasonic GX1 Body - SALE $249  (reg $499)

Tripods and Video Monopods

Manfrotto MVM500A Video monopod with Video head - Sale $325.00 Reg. $405.95
Manfrotto 562B Video monopod with sliding head - Sale $220.00 Reg. $283.95
Manfrotto 560B1 Video monopod tilting head - Sale $175.00 Reg. $199.95
Vanguard GH-300T Pistol grip ball head - Sale $175.00 Reg. $239.95
Vanguard Alta Pro Tripod with SBH100 head - Sale $175.00 Reg. $274.95

Filters & Accessories

- 10% off all screw-on filters
- 20% off all screw-on filters when purchased with a new lens!
- 15% off all in stock Rogue products
- 10% off all in stock Peak Design products

For information on any of the above items, e-mail Ken!

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

NEW! Fujinon XF 35mm f/2.0R WR and 1.4x Teleconverter...




Update #2: I have now received my own XF 35mm f/2R WR lens and published a detailed review, with lots of sample images as well. Check it out on my blog at the following link: http://mikemander.com/2015/11/tested-fujinon-xf-35mm-f2r-wr.html



Update: We now have the new 35mm f/2 (black version) in stock! The silver model will be coming in a week or so. I'll be receiving my own personal one within the next week too and I'll be doing some testing and reporting on the quality of a production version of this new lens soon. See the rest of this blog entry for some preliminiary testing notes.

Announcement & Initial Testing Notes



[October 21, 2015]: Today, Fujifilm took the wraps off a couple of new items. First off, let's talk about their new, compact 50mm equivalent normal prime lens, the Fujinon XF 35mm f/2.0R WR. You can see it above in the lineup, starting on the left with the 23mm f/1.4, then the existing 35mm f/1.4, the new 35mm f/2 and then the 18-55mm kit zoom (click the image for a larger view). As you can see, the lens is a fair bit smaller than the current 35mm f/1.4.

The new 35mm f/2 is due to be available for sale on November 14th at a price of $499 CDN. The lens will come with a small, 43mm thread-on lens hood and you can use the standard lens cap with it. There will also be an optional bayonet metal lens hood for an estimated $59.95. This hood is tapered and "vented" with slots cut in to allow for better optical VF viewing with the X-Pro1, and presumably, future models with a similar rangefinder-style Hybrid Multi Viewfinder. Despite its tapered design, thankfully it will still allow for use of the supplied, normal snap on lens cap, which is something you cannot do with the rectangular metal hood on the 35mm f/1.4. Not sure yet if the hood can be reverse mounted though? Here is a shot of the optional hood…


The lens will be available in both black and silver, however the hood seems to be available in black only. We are taking preorders on this lens, so contact us if you'd like to order one!

Here is a photo of the black and silver versions, side by side (again, click for a larger view) which might help you decide which one to preorder…

I had a chance to test out a prototype 35mm last week and considering it was optically not a final version, I was still impressed with its image quality.

Friday, October 9, 2015

Used AF-S NIkkor 500mm f/4G ED VR for sale







This professional 500mm super-telephoto prime lens stops distant action in its tracks. Featuring Nikon’s superior Vibration Reduction (VR II) image stabilization and performance enhancing lens technologies, superior NIKKOR optics and a lightweight magnesium die-cast barrel with dust and moisture resistance, it’s ideal for photographers in the field shooting motor sports, outdoor athletes, wildlife and much more. Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization provides 3.0 stops of blur free handheld shooting, assuring dramatically sharper still images and HD video capture. Great condition, like new. Comes with original hard case.

Tag # 5523                                                                         $6800.00   now $6200.00  SOLD!

Used EOS-1D Mark IV for sale




























The EOS-1D Mark IV is a combination of speed, accuracy and image quality, the perfect choice for professional photographers and subjects on the move. It has a redesigned 45-point AF system including 39 cross-type points, a AI Servo II AF focus tracking system with improved algorithm combined with 10 fps continuous shooting. The EOS-1D Mark IV can handle high-speed situations with ease. The 1D Mark IV has the APS-H sized 16.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, and comes with Dual DIGIC 4 image processors.

Tag # 2025                                                                                                        $2750.00

Used Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 IS USM



























Used Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens for sale. Very good condition
Tag 2034                                                                                                        $4299.00

Thursday, September 3, 2015

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.