Join us this Saturday for a Nikon Demo Day. Nikon representatives will be in the store from 10 AM until 4 PM to answer all of your questions on Nikon cameras and lenses. Want to learn even more about your Nikon cameras? Sign up for the Nikon Beginner Class on July 14th and the Nikon Intermediate classes on July 15th held here at Bergen County Camera from 7 PM – 9 PM.
Author: Alfred Hess
Scam Warning For Photographers
Recently one of our employees was contacted through their website with the following message:
“I will like to know your availability day in July, 2015 just for 6 hours service, also i will need portrait work done after the photography work is done after the event. I will like you to get back to me with your availability day in July, its a family reunion party. And also do you accept credit card payment?”
Note that there is no date stated for the family reunion, and the biggest warning sign, the request to use a credit card for payment. If you contact them with your prices they will respond:
“The price is okay with me and i am ready to make full payment of the service now with my credit card so i can be rest assured the date is secured for the event, I need you to render me a favor regarding the event planner that is handling the event for me. The favor is that the event planner is currently not authorized to accept credit card so i want you to help coordinate his fee on my card along with your payment. I will give you my card to charge for your service and the event planner fee (You will charge your fee then charge an additional $1500 for the event planner) As soon as you charge it through and it approves you will forward it to him so everything can be set for the event, Reason i am asking you for the favor is cus i just got out of Intensive care and My Psychiatrist strongly a Psychiatrist strongly advice me to minimize the stress i go through else i might develop severe weakness and tiredness. I am willing to offer you an extra $50 as tip for your assistance, Bear with me I will be authorizing and responsible for all the charges on my credit card.”
The scammer will give a reason to make a larger payment and will request you wire the difference to a second person. Once you wire the money, you will never hear from the scammer again. The credit card will be a fake and you will be left out of your money and time.
This scam is currently being attempted both on Facebook and through photography websites. They use several fake names through these scams including Leland Whitehurst, Shane West, Tom Porter, Jeremy, and Janice Adara.
Remember when anyone online asks you to forward money to a second party, this is a scam. Be careful and stay safe!
Announcing the New Leica Q (TYP 116)
LEICA Q (TYP 116)
A pioneer by tradition
Leica Camera proudly introduces the Leica Q (Typ 116), a symbiosis of design and superior technology. With its fast lens, easy and intuitive handling, the Leica Q gives the photographer the creative freedom that makes the difference. With a full frame sensor and the Summilux 28 mm/f1.7 ASPH lens, the Leica Q is ideal for street, architecture and landscape photography.
KEY BENEFITS
- Easy and intuitive handling with fast lens
- Fastest autofocus
- Outstanding craftsmanship
- Easy, instinctive use with touch screen control
- Minimalist design
- Integrated Wi-Fi and Leica Q-App makes it easy to share pictures
- Range of classic and timeless accessories
- Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® available as free download
IMPORTANT FEATURES
- Fastest autofocus lens in it’s class – Summilux 28 mm/f1.7 ASPH with macro-mode
- Full-frame 24 MP CMOS Sensor
- Live-View and Focus Peaking
- Integrated electronic viewfinder & thumb rest
- Video recordings in Full HD
- Made in Germany
- Extremely robust – top plate made of aluminum, body made of magnesium alloy
Pre-order today at Bergen County Camera.
Save $100 on a Tamron 16-300mm Lens
Starting this Friday, stop in to Bergen County Camera and save $100 via mail in rebate on the Tamron 16-300mm lens. Featuring an 18.8x focal range, this lens virtually eliminates the need to swap lenses on any Canon, Nikon, or Sony DSLR. Available now both in store or online.
$100 Instant Rebate on all Canon Pixma Pro Printers
Canon’s incredible combined mail-in and instant rebates have returned for Father’s Day. Now through June 22nd, save $100 instantly and receive up to $350 back by mail-in rebate when you purchase any Canon Pixma Pro Printer. With the Canon Pixma Pro-1, Pro-10, or Pro-100, you can create prints as great as your photography. Visit Bergen County Camera to learn more about each of these great printers. Save even more during our upcoming Father’s Day Photo Night on June 18th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Westwood Spring into Summer Festival Tomorrow!
Shop Bergen County Camera and Westwood tomorrow for a day filled with fun for the whole family. Westwood Avenue will be closed and filled with great deals and fun events. We will have our annual sidewalk sale filled with great camera accessories, frames, and more at huge discounts. The day kicks off with our Focus Session review of our recent trip to Provident Bank Park to see the Rockland Boulders take on the Trois-Rivières Aigles. Stop in and see some of the great photos taken on the trip and stick around for the Festival!
Father’s Day Photo Night Presented By Canon
Bring the family in to Bergen County Camera on Thursday, June 18th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM for a night filled with fun and photography. While Mom or Dad learns how to use a Canon DSLR, the kids will get to design a custom photo mat. Mom or Dad can take a photo of their kids in our in-store studio and we’ll print a free 8×10 on a Canon Pixma Pro Printer. We’ll then mat the photo with the custom mat designed by your children for a great photo present for Father’s Day. Pizza and chicken nuggets will be served. Plus, we’ll have incredible deals on Canon printers available that night only!
Bergen County Camera Rentals
Did you know Bergen County Camera has a wide assortment of cameras, lenses, projectors, screens, lighting equipment, and more available for rent? We have just added two Panasonic GH4 cameras featuring 4K video, plus new Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 and 35-100mm f/2.8 lenses. Check our full lists of rental equipment with pricing: Canon, Nikon, and Fuji, Panasonic, Studio Lighting, and Accessories.
Free Focus Sessions – June 2015
Focus sessions are free and take place in our store from 9:30 am – 10 am. All sessions will allow for questions and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about. Feel free to use the comment option to make suggestions for future focus sessions.
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Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:
June 6 – Rockland Boulders Trip Review
June 13 – Vacation Photos
June 20 – Wedding Photography
June 27 – Fireworks
These are free events – bring a friend along if you’d like. Share with your friends on Facebook – Click the Like button below. Hope you can join us!
Upcoming Classes
June 23rd – Basic Digital Photography
Join Bergen County Camera’s John Tworsky and Paul Carretta for a 2 hour introduction to Digital Photography. This class is designed to provide the basics of digital photography regardless of the type of digital camera you are using or even if you are looking to buy your first. Topics to be covered include basic camera operation, batteries, storage media, card readers, choosing a resolution, compression, limitations and advantages of digital photography, making prints & enlargements, and storing & archiving images. Of course there will be plenty of time for questions at the end of the presentation. You’ll also receive a list of assignments to test your knowledge.
Join BCC’s John Tworsky for a two-hour class introducing Adobe Photoshop. This course is for first time and beginner Photoshop CS & Photoshop Elements users and will cover computer & program requirements, acquiring images, image formats, storage considerations and a basic overview of the capabilities of Photoshop. Examples include opening images, rotating, preparing images for email, preparing images for printing, image adjustments (brightness, contrast & color), fixing crooked images & scans and printing multiple images on a single sheet of paper. Although this class is presented on a PC, most if not all information will carry over to use on Macintosh.
June 24th – Intermediate Digital Photography
Join BCC’s John Tworsky and Paul Carretta for a 2 hour continuation of Basic Digital Photography. This class is designed to provide the next step in your digital photography learning. Topics to be covered include exposure (f-stops, shutter speeds, ISO), using shutter speeds to control motion, using f-stops to control depth of field, and ISO to control sensor sensitivity. We’ll talk about composition, tripods, monopods, self timers, keeping your images safe and more. Suggested Pre-requisite: Basic Digital Photography. Of course there will be plenty of time for questions at the end of the presentation. Course handouts include test your knowledge assignments, basic class reminders, special offers, computer tips and helpful programs. No money is needed in parking meters in Westwood after 6PM.
July 7th – Advanced Digital Photography
Join BCC’s John Tworsky and Paul Carretta for a 2 hour continuation of Intermediate Digital Photography. This class is designed to provide the next step in your digital photography learning. Topics to be covered include advanced camera operation; setting white balance, raw file format and when to use, time exposures and flash. Additional photographic topics to be discussed include flash photography, composition, metering with a grey card, converging verticals and more. Suggested Pre-requisite: An adjustable camera or DSLR and our Intermedaite Digital Photography class. Of course there will be plenty of time for questions at the end of the presentation. Course handouts include test your knowledge assignments, Basic and Intermediate class reminders, special offers, computer tips and helpful programs. No money is needed in parking meters in Westwood after 6PM.
July 14th – Nikon Basic
The very basics of Auto mode, followed by how to get out of auto mode.This class focuses largely on scene modes and camera controls for exposure, white balance and focus. Composition and tips on improving photos are the main, non-technical areas that the class covers. This class is good for absolutely anyone with a camera, especially beginners and new DSLR owners. Join Bergen County Camera on Tuesday, July 14th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Tickets are $25 per person.
July 15th – Nikon Intermediate
This is an intermediate to advanced level DSLR class that covers many of the topics that one might explore after learning the basics of camera terminology and exposure. Topics covered include flash photography, custom settings, lenses, autofocus settings, metering and more. Join Bergen County Camera on Wednesday, July 15th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Tickets are $25 per person.
July 22nd – Photographing Children
Special guest, photographer Shelly Kusnetz, joins us on July 22nd from 7 PM until 9 PM to teach her great techniques of how to photograph children and capture the true essence of your child. With tips on the technical aspects and the personal approach. Tickets are $50.00.
Learn more about Shelly on her website.
July 28th – Basic Digital Photography
Join Bergen County Camera’s John Tworsky and Paul Carretta for a 2 hour introduction to Digital Photography. This class is designed to provide the basics of digital photography regardless of the type of digital camera you are using or even if you are looking to buy your first. Topics to be covered include basic camera operation, batteries, storage media, card readers, choosing a resolution, compression, limitations and advantages of digital photography, making prints & enlargements, and storing & archiving images. Of course there will be plenty of time for questions at the end of the presentation. You’ll also receive a list of assignments to test your knowledge.
Join BCC’s John Tworsky for a two-hour class introducing Adobe Photoshop. This course is for first time and beginner Photoshop CS & Photoshop Elements users and will cover computer & program requirements, acquiring images, image formats, storage considerations and a basic overview of the capabilities of Photoshop. Examples include opening images, rotating, preparing images for email, preparing images for printing, image adjustments (brightness, contrast & color), fixing crooked images & scans and printing multiple images on a single sheet of paper. Although this class is presented on a PC, most if not all information will carry over to use on Macintosh.
July 29th – Intermediate Digital Photography
Join BCC’s John Tworsky and Paul Carretta for a 2 hour continuation of Basic Digital Photography. This class is designed to provide the next step in your digital photography learning. Topics to be covered include exposure (f-stops, shutter speeds, ISO), using shutter speeds to control motion, using f-stops to control depth of field, and ISO to control sensor sensitivity. We’ll talk about composition, tripods, monopods, self timers, keeping your images safe and more. Suggested Pre-requisite: Basic Digital Photography. Of course there will be plenty of time for questions at the end of the presentation. Course handouts include test your knowledge assignments, basic class reminders, special offers, computer tips and helpful programs. No money is needed in parking meters in Westwood after 6PM.