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Summer Travel

Summertime signals that adventure awaits. There are family excursions, girls’ weekend trips, father/son outings and solo journeys ahead. Now’s a good time to get your gear ready and pick up any accessories you might need to make your trip a photographic nirvana.

Whether it’s a weekend trip or a two month-trek, here are a few items you’ll need to make sure your travel bag is ready to go.

Expand Your View: There’s no better time to consider a new lens for your camera than when you’re about to embark on a new adventure. A new lens can help you see your environment in an entirely different way and help you take your photography to a higher level. Let us show you how a new lens can expand your view: http://www.promaster.com/products/lenses

Pick the Perfect Bag: The right camera bag is critical in keeping your photography gear protected and organized. Whether you’re looking for a backpack with compartments, a messenger style for hands-free access jet-setting or a waterproof model for turbulent weather conditions, it’s important to find the right fit for your travel needs. We have a variety of choices and can help you find the perfect bag to accompany you on your journeys. http://www.promaster.com/products/bags

Extra Memory Cards: It’s a safe bet that you’ll be taking tons of pictures so make sure you have enough memory cards to keep up with the entire trip. You’ll want to choose high quality digital memory cards with a high-speed transfer rate. We offer a wide selection here: http://www.promaster.com/products/memorycards

Rechargeable Batteries: Don’t get caught with a dead battery in the middle of your trip. Just tuck an extra rechargeable battery in your bag and it will help carry you through your entire trip. And don’t forget to pack the charger! Here are a few high quality batteries to consider: http://www.promaster.com/products/batteries

Travel Back-Up Method: Do you have a way to download and protect your digital pictures while you’re on the road? If you’re traveling with a laptop, consider using an online photo backup service or a portable external hard drive. Give us a call or come by the store so we can find which model would work best for your needs and budget.

And the Lucky Winner Is......

The Grand Prize Winning Number is:

350163

Grand Re-Opening Sales Continue!

We invite you to come in and take advantage of all the clearance offers and great value.

Nikon D40 and D60 Class

Saturday, July 11, 2009
10:00pm - 12:00pm

We will be teaching the basic functions of Nikon's entry level digital cameras, the D40 and the D60.

Cost: $30 per person, If you purchased your camera from Fort Worth Camera - You will then receive a $30 gift card! Proof of purchase will be required.

*please note, due to limited space, prepayment is required to reserve your seat in any class. No refunds or store credits available, so please check your schedule accordingly.

Canon XS and XSi Class

Saturday, July 11, 2009
1:00pm - 3:00pm

We will be teaching the basic functions of Canon's new entry level digital cameras, the Rebel XS and the Rebel XSi.

Cost: $30 per person, If you purchased your camera from Fort Worth Camera - You will then receive a $30 gift card! Proof of purchase will be required.

*please note, due to limited space, prepayment is required to reserve your seat in any class. No refunds or store credits available, so please check your schedule accordingly.

Nikon D80 and D90 Class

Saturday, July 26, 2009
10:00pm - 12:00pm

We will be teaching the basic functions of Nikon's entry level digital cameras, the D80 and the D90.

Cost: $30 per person, If you purchased your camera from Fort Worth Camera - You will then receive a $30 gift card! Proof of purchase will be required.

*please note, due to limited space, prepayment is required to reserve your seat in any class. No refunds or store credits available, so please check your schedule accordingly.

Canon 40D and 50D Class

Saturday, July 26, 2009
1:00pm - 3:00pm

We will be teaching the basic functions of Canon's new entry level digital cameras, the EOS 40D and the 50D.

Cost: $30 per person, If you purchased your camera from Fort Worth Camera - You will then receive a $30 gift card! Proof of purchase will be required.

*please note, due to limited space, prepayment is required to reserve your seat in any class. No refunds or store credits available, so please check your schedule accordingly.

Basic Photography Class

Saturday, August 1st, 2009 10:30am- 12:30pm Basic photography class is a interactive refresher course and a good learning experience for the all beginner photographer. Great for the point and shoot photographer that wants to get more out of their compact cameras with the ability of manual override. And a good intro course for all. Cost: $25 per person.

Intro to Digital Photography

Saturday, August 8, 2009

10:00am- 12:00pm

Teaches basic terminology, definitions of common Icons and symbols on the camera from compact to S.L.R. and common controls general location and function.

Cost: $25 each person.

*please note, due to limited space, prepayment is required to reserve your seat in any class. No refunds or store credits available, so please check your schedule accordingly.

Digital Photography 1

Saturday, August 8, 2009

1:00pm- 3:00pm

Basic photography skills, good for compact camera users and SLR users, featuring selective use of focus, composition, incl. rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, basic use of flash, etc.

Cost: $25 each person.

*please note, due to limited space, prepayment is required to reserve your seat in any class. No refunds or store credits available, so please check your schedule accordingly.

Digital Photography 2

Saturday, August 2, 2009

10:00am- 12:00pm

Directed towards SLR users and those with cameras having creative controls, Exposure, relationships between shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to achieve correct exposure, creative metering, exposure compensation, depth of field control, bracketing, & more advanced flash tech. etc.

Cost: $25 each person.

*please note, due to limited space, prepayment is required to reserve your seat in any class. No refunds or store credits available, so please check your schedule accordingly.

Macro Photography Class

Saturday, August 15, 2009

1:00pm - 3:00pm

How Do I Get to the New Store?

We have moved! Thank you for all of you patience. We are finally in our new store, we still have to tighten some loose ends but we are ready to help!

Photo Round-Up!

Hi Guys,

 Thank you for all your support.  Fort Worth Camera is inviting you, our customers, to help us improve our website, our blog, and our showroom, by displaying fresh and creative new images in our brand new store. We are encouraging you to submit images that are creative and best represent your talent.

Work may be on any category, including:  Landscape, Macro and Close-up, Stills, Sports, Travel, Pets and People-- lots of people!  People categories will include, but not limited to, Kids, Babies, Senior shots, Graduation, at play, at parties, at the lake, at the park, B-day fun and, remember, many happy people. We would also like images that highlight the core rules of photography, for example, rule of thirds, framing your subject, shutter speed and aperture priority, panning, shallow and great depth of field.

All images are subject to prior approval by Fort Worth Camera (FWC) staff before images may be used.  By submitting images you agree to allow FWC to use any or all images submitted in anyway needed, e.i. on our website, in-store artwork, and new product samples. Please be advised, you as a photographer, will be the copyright owner of the images, and you are only agreeing that the image(s) be used by FWC.  

Images should be submitted to:

fortworthcamera@gmail.com

In your E-mail please state the following:

• Title of your Image


• Photographers full name


• In your own words, please state that you are releasing copyrights to allow FWC to use all images for website, in-store use, product samples, classes and seminar material, printed ad's and uses as needed. 

New Position Opening!

We finally convinced Jeff we need a new fresh face for you guys to come and visit at the store. So we are looking for a talented individual with experience. The following qualifications are a must: Great with people, easy going, great listener, gets along with others, likes children, is patient, likes to play, respects boundaries, obedience as a first priority, and available to wag its tail when you come to visit.  Please let us know if you know of anyone qualified and with the following characteristics. Here are our three final candidates:

1) Blue Great Dane.

2) Vizsla.

2) Weimaraner.

So please cast your vote. Let us now your opinion and by whom would you like to be greeted by next time you come to see us at our new store!

Does Size Really Matter?

Well, it should when it comes to memory cards!

All thou is absolutely impossible to know the exact number of images that can possibly fit into any memory card, due to the inconsistency of the size of your image files. You can at least get an idea about what size of Memory Card you should purchase according to your needs. Hope that the following chart makes your decision a little bit easier.

Wide Angle on a Budget.

The PROMASTR Auxiliary Wide Angle, is a great alternative to achieving the wide angle "look" for a fraction of the cost.

Features:

The PROMASTER Digital Auxiliary Wide Angle Lens broadens the normal field of view when used with your standard zoom lens. This wider field is perfect for indoor photography where space is limited and for outdoor panoramic photos. This particular lens uses newly designed optical technology to ensure sharp, high-resolution photos with your digital SLR.*

We have tried and found out it works great! See for your self, it makes really makes a difference, notice how much more of the image is capture with the Auxiliary, then with out.

All of this images are taken with a Canon Rebel XS w/18-55 EF-S IS Outfit. The Images on the left are all taken with the Wide Angle Auxiliary, and on the right, with out the Auxiliary at 18mm. All images are shot fully automatic on "P" Mode. And all taken from the same spot and camera angle.

*Product specs and features information have been provided by PROMASTER.

Rental

CAMERA BODIES

CANON

• Canon EOS 5D Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125
• Canon EOS 40D Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75
• Canon EOS 50D Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75
  
• Canon EOS Rebel XSi Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65

NIKON

• Nikon D300 Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
  
• Nikon MB-D10 Grip (D300) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10
• Nikon D80 Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65
• Nikon D40 Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50

LENSES


CANON FIXED FOCAL LENGTHS

• Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20
• Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro . . . . . . . . . . $20
  
• Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20
• Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20
• Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75
• Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50

CANON ZOOMS

• Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM . . . . . . . . . . . . $30
• Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40
• Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30
• Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM . . . . . . . . . . . .$30
• Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
• Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40
• Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM . . . . . . . . . . .$25
• Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
• Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
• Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30
  
• Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM . . . . . . . . . .$40
• Sigma AF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
• Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Macro. . . . . . $25
• Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD . . . . . . . . . . . . $25
• Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD x. . . . . . . . $25
  
• Tokina AF 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye . . . . . . . . .$25
  

NIKON FIXED FOCAL LENGTHS

• Nikon AF 16mm f/2.8D Fisheye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
• Nikon AF 50mm f/1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15
• Nikon AF 60mm f/2.8D Micro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20
• Nikon-AF 85mm f/1.8D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20
• Nikon-AF 105mm f/2.8D VR Micro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30
  
• Nikon-AF-S II 300mm f/2.8G ED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75

NIKON ZOOMS

• Nikon AF 10.5 f2.8G ED DX Fisheye . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30
  
• Nikon AF-S 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF DX . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30
• Nikon AF-S 17-55mm f?28G ED-IF DX . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
• Nikon AF-S 18-135mm DX f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED . . . . . . . .$25
  
• Nikon-AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40
  
• Nikon-AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40
• Nikon AF 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR . . . . . . . . . . . .$40
• Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD . . . . . . . . . . $25
• Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD . . . . . . . . . . $25
• Tokina AF 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye . . . . . . . . . . $25
  

FLASHES AND EXTERNAL BATTERIES

• Canon 580EX or 580EX II Speedlite . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15
• Canon 430EX or 430EX II Speedlite . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10
• Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5
• Nikon AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3
• Nikon SB-600 AF Speedlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10
• Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15
• Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20
• Nikon SC-29 TTL Coiled Remote Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5
• Quantum Turbo 2x2 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15
• Quantum Turbo SC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15
• Quantum Qflash T5d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20
• Quantum Turbo Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5
• Flash Braket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10
  

MEMORY CARDS

• 1GB Compact Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10
• 2GB Compact Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10
• 4GB Compact Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10
• 1GB SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10
• 4GB SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10

TRIPODS

• Bogen Tripod and Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15
  
• Bogen Monopod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5
  

LIGHTING

• Elinchrome 400BX Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
• PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15

STUDIO ACCESSORIES

• 25lb Sand Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5
  
• 15lb Sand Bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5
  
• 42in 5 in 1 Reflector Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5
  
• Background Stand Set (stands & Crossbar) . . . . . . . . . $15
  
• 10x24 ft Muslim Backgrounds (Various Colors) . . . . . . . $25
  

DIGITAL PROJECTORS AND SCREENS

• Canon LCD Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150
  
• 70x70 Dalite Projector Screen . . . . . . . .Free with Projector

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FWC provides rental equipment as a service to the commercial photographic mark. It is assumed that the renter is proficient in the methods of photography, and lighting. Rental DO NOT includes training on equipment use or technique. Day rates are based on 24 hours. Weekend rates are billed at one-day rate when picked up between 4pm-6pm on Friday and returned by 11am Monday. For a full week rental you pay for a 4-day fee. A security deposit is required on all rentals. Insurance is the sole responsibility of the renter, and required. FWC inspects all equipment for damage upon return. Any damage or missing parts is the responsibility of the renter, and will be charged accordingly. For complete rental policy requirements, please ask for a copy. Rentals more than 4 days late with out notice, will be charged to the renter for the full price of the item(s) rented. A valid DL and Credit Card NOT Debit Card is required for all rentals. If you do not see something you may need, please call.

Our Supply of equipment available for rental is limited. We advise you to call and make your reservations today!

Alkalines or Rechargeables?

Hi guys, Lets talk a little bit about Batteries.
Now more then ever people are asking lots of questions with regards to cost, recycling times and reliability on the life of the batteries and their chargers. And with everyone going green, the PRO AA rechargeables are a great green solution to save the thousands of AA’s from going into landfills every day. Plus they recycle flashes quicker (less wait time between flash shots) and they also work in many more applications that require AA’s. Perfect for Nintendo Wii remotes!!

These are some of the most common asked questions:

I charged my batteries three weeks ago and they did not last long when I tried to use them. What happened?
Rechargeable batteries lose approximately 20% of their charge in just 72 hours in warm conditions. Hot weather will accelerate this discharge. They will be almost completely discharged in 30-40 days. Simply give it a fresh charge before use.

How many times can I charge my NiMH rechargeables?
This varies depending on use and care, but you can expect up to 1000 charge cycles on average form properly maintained batteries.

How long will my rechargeable batteries last?
This varies as well. It is important to remember that the chemical reactions in your batteries are constant, even when you are not using them. The battery capacity will slowly decrease over time; you will lose approximately 10 - 15% after the first 350 charges and so on. You should expect to replace your batteries every few years.

My batteries get very hot during charging. Is this normal?
Yes, this is normal. Batteries can reach 120° F during charging. Your batteries will cool quickly after the charging cycle is complete. Do not install hot batteries into your device. Let them cool to room temperature before use.

How should I store my batteries once they are fully charged?
It is best to store your batteries in a plastic battery case. This will protect them from shock, short circuit hazards, and other damage. Leaving your batteries in your charger can accelerate the discharge. Carrying your rechargeables in your pocket or loose in your camera bag increases the likelihood of shock or short circuit damage.

How do I choose the best charger for my batteries?
Obviously, a quality charger is the most important factor in getting the longest possible life from your rechargeables. You may want a smart charger that can measure the charge in your battery and adjust accordingly. You may also consider a charger with a fan to reduce heat. A fan also increases battery life and reduces charge time. The best chargers will also have multi-channel charging systems (usually two or four) to treat each battery individually. While these chargers are more expensive, they will extend the life of your batteries and save you money in the long run.

But the most concerning question we have lately,(and with good reason!)is:

Are NiMH rechargeables better for the environment than the alternatives?
Yes. When you consider that standard alkalines are discarded after one use, and that NiCads contain potentially harmful cadmium, NiMHs are a good choice.

That is why we invite you to collect all (including alkaline, lithium, NiCad or NiMH) of your used batteries and bring them in to Fort Worth Camera, where we will gladly recycle them properly for you at no charge.

To help do our part, Fort Worth Camera and PROMASTER have teamed up to offer a fantastic recycle progam. Simply purchase a PROMASTER brand Lithium rechargable battery and Fort Worth Camera will warranty it for life* $15 handeling and disposal fee apply.

I want to know more about Chargers and which one is right for me.

*Only applies to PROMASTER brand Batteries.