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Places to Photograph: New Croton Dam, Croton-on-Hudson, NY

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The New Croton Dam (also known as Cornell Dam), part of the New York City water supply system, stretches across the Croton River near Croton-on-Hudson, New York. Located about 50 minutes from our store, Croton Dam makes a great day trip or picnic destination . Construction began in 1892 and was completed in 1906. The masonry dam is 266 feet  broad at its base and 297 feet high from base to crest. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest dam in the world. New Croton Dam impounds up to 19 billion gallons of water. The dam has an unusual spillway, part artificial and part natural, which forms a waterfall on the north side of the structure.

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Lytro Photo Walk – April 18th

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lytrowalkbanReserve your camera now for our Free Lytro Photo Walk on April 18th at 11:00 AM. Lytro representatives will be in the store to explain how to use the camera, then take a demo camera around Westwood with you to create Living Pictures yourself. Lytro cameras are light field cameras which enable you to adjust the location of focus, depth of focus, and even shift the perspective.

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Spring Cleaning Sale – April 18th

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Untitled-3Stop in on April 18th for the 2015 Spring Cleaning Sale! There will be specials on used equipment, accessories, frames, and more!During the Spring Cleaning Sale bring in your used equipment to trade and save. Shop early and save with Early Bird Specials from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Plus everyone who shops will receive a coupon for between $10 and $100 off their purchase.

Free Focus Sessions – April 2015

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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:

March 28 – Spring is Here!

April 4 – How to Clean Your Camera’s Sensor

April 11 – Transfer and Print Your Phone Photos

April 18 – Spring Sale Early Bird Specials

April 25 – Street Photography

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!

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Catch the Shot Shooting Event Presented by Canon

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Catch The ShotJoin us on April 15th from 6:30 PM  until 9:30 PM for a night of photography at the Westwood Community Center. Bergen County Camera staff will be there to teach you how to take better photos in a variety of different situations including indoor basketball, indoor soccer, portraits, macro, and more. Several photo opportunities will be set up and different Canon cameras and lenses will be available for you to try. Find out which cameras, lenses, and accessories work best for your needs. Tickets are $50.00.
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Places To Shoot

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Thanks to everyone who joined us for our February 28th Focus Session and made some great suggestions for places to shoot. Here’s the resulting list of locations to take your camera for some great photos.

United Water and the Oradell Reservoir – Oradell, Haworth, Harrington Park, Emerson – View on Google Maps

Haverstraw Marina – West Haverstraw, NY – View on Google Maps

The Meadowlands – Dekorte Park – Lyndhurst, NJ – View on Google Maps

Mill Creek Marsh, Secaucus, NJ – View on Google Maps

World of Wings Butterfly Museum – Teaneck, NJ – View On Google Maps

Rockland Lake State Park and Golf Course – Valley Cottage, NY – View on Google Maps

Van Saun Park – Paramus, NJ – View on Google Maps

Turtleback Zoo – West Orange, NJ – View On Google Maps

Space Farms – Wantage, NJ – View On Google Maps

Wyckoff Nature Center – Wyckoff, NJ – View On Google Maps

New Croton Dam – Croton-on-Hudson, NY – View On Google Maps – View More On Our Blog

Cooper’s Pond – Bergenfield, NJ – View On Google Maps

Palisades Cliff Lookouts – Alpine, NJ View On Google Maps

Greenbrook Sanctuary – Tenafly, NJ – View On Google Maps

Stateline Lookout – Alpine, NJ – Sunday April 26th 12-3pm Visitor’s Day – View On Google Maps

Ringwood Manor – Ringwood, NJ – View On Google Maps

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Gillette, NJ – View On Google Maps

Lake Mohonk and the Mohonk Mountain House – New Paltz, NY – View On Google Maps

Liberty Marsh – Warwick, NY – View On Google Maps

Glen Rock Arboretum – Glen Rock, NJ – View On Google Maps

Crestwood Lake – Allendale, NJ – View On Google Maps

Celery Farm – Allendale, NJ – View On Google Maps

Laurelwood Arboretum – Wayne, NJ – View On Google Maps

Rockefeller State Preserve – Sleepy Hollow, NY – View On Google Maps

Deep Cut Gardens – Middletown, NJ – View On Google Maps

West Point, NY – View On Google Maps

Princeton, NJ – View On Google Maps

Ellis Island – Hospital – SaveEllisIsland.org – View On Google Maps

Iris Garden – Presby Memorial – Montclair, NJ – View On Google Maps

Willowwood Arboretum – Kingston, NY

Duke Farms – Hillsborough Township, NJView On Google Maps

Harriman – Stony Brook Trail – Sloatsburg, NY View On Google Maps

Greenwood Garden – Short Hills, NJ – View On Google Maps

Eagle Rock Reserve – Montclair, NJ – View On Google Maps

Raptor’s Trust – Long Hill, NJ – View On Google Maps

Ramapo Valley County Reservation – Mahwah, NJ – View On Google Maps

Rockefeller Estate – Tarrytown, NY – View On Google Maps

Sleepy Hollow Cemetary – Sleepy Hollow, NY – View On Google Maps

Camden Aquarium – Canden, NJ – View On Google Maps

Lake Minnwaska – New Paltz, NY – View On Google Maps

Storm King – New Windsor, NY – View On Google Maps

Mid Hudson Bridge and The Walkway Over The Hudson – Poughkeepsie, NY – View On Google Maps

Paterson Great Falls – Paterson, NJ View On Google Maps

Fort Hancock – Sandy Hook – View On Google Maps

Ferry Road – Piermont, NY – View On Google Maps

Fort Lee Historic Park – Fort Lee, NJ – View On Google Maps

The Cloisters – New York City – View On Google Maps

Ricketts Glen State Park – Benton, PA – View On Google Maps

Rockland Boulders Opening Day Dugout Photoshoot

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Enhance your sports photography skills with this incredible opportunity to photograph the CANAM league champion Rockland Boulders. We have reserved opening night, Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 6:30PM. Arrive early to photograph the pre-game ring ceremony and stay after the game for fireworks! This is a meet-up trip and does not include transportation. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Ballpark food and refreshments will be served in the Dugout before the start of the game at 7PM. Our group will have exclusive access to the Dugout right next to the Boulders dugout. Canon will have camera bodies and lenses for you to try out during the event. Be prepared to stick around, there will be fireworks after the game!

Representatives from Canon will be on hand to answer questions and help you get the best shots at the game. We will have a Canon printer set-up in the dugout to make a high quality print from you favorite image of the night!

A pre-trip lecture will be held in our Westwood store on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 7pm to 8pm. The pre-trip lecture will cover what you should expect, what to bring, and how to get the best shots! Tickets are $50 each and include access to the Dugout and ballpark refreshments. Tickets will be distributed at the Tuesday night class. If you can’t make it please make arrangements to pick up your tickets at Bergen County Camera in Westwood before the trip. Tripods and monopods are recommended for this trip.

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Currently In Stock: Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II

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100-400bannerThe hard to find Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II is currently in stock at Bergen County Camera. This L-series super telephoto zoom lens is equipped with an Image Stabilizer. The fluorite and Super UD-glass elements largely eliminate secondary spectrum. The floating system also ensures high picture quality at all focal lengths. The Image Stabilizer has two modes and it is compatible with Extenders 1.4x II and 2x II.

Purchase Your Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II on bergencountycamera.com or by calling us at (201)664-4113.

Sign Up For Our Newsletter – You Could Win a Canon T5

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About the Canon T5

Canon T5

Perfect for families, budding photo enthusiasts and first-time SLR users alike, the Canon Rebel T5 makes it easy to capture moviesand photos that are nothing short of dazzling. It features a powerful 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) image sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor for easy recording of HD video and high-resolution photos and has a huge 3.0-inch LCD screen for Live View recording and review. With a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system, an expanded ISO range for outstanding operation in less-than-perfect light, shooting modes like Scene Intelligent Auto to take the guesswork out of complex shots plus creative options like Canon’s Basic+ function and Creative Auto, the Canon Rebel T5 is ready for anything. With a helpful Feature Guide, rugged, lightweight construction and proven Canon design, the Canon Rebel T5 makes SLR photography faster and easier than ever!

Frequently Asked Questions and Rules

1. I just submitted my information, is there anything else I need to do?

Joining our Newsletter is a double opt-in process. Look for an e-mail to confirm your subscription.

2. Is this contest open to everyone?

Contest is open to all residents of the United States over the age of 13. Bergen County Camera employees are not eligible to win this camera.

3. Do I need to purchase anything?

This contest is open and free for all subscribers to the Bergen County Camera newsletter. No purchase necessary.

4. I am already signed up for Bergen County Camera’s Newsletter, how do I enter?

If you are already signed up for the Bergen County Camera Newsletter, you are already entered to win! No need to do anything further. Good Luck!

5. How many times can I enter?

All persons are strictly limited to one entry. Multiple entries will result in disqualification.

6. Do I have to pay Tax on the camera?

Bergen County Camera will pay all sales tax due for the camera.

Contest Details

Bergen County Camera will be giving away one (1) Canon T5 18-55mm kit to a randomly selected subscriber of the Bergen County Camera In Focus Newsletter. All subscribers will be assigned a number, one number will be selected during the Saturday Morning Focus Session on April 11th. The name matching the selected number on our e-mail list will be declared winner. Video of the selection of the winner will be provided online after the winner has been contacted.

Free Focus Sessions – March 2015

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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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Hit the “Like Button” to let your friends know. Have suggestions for future focus sessions? Feel free to leave a comment.

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Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

February 28 – Share Your Favorite Places

March 7 – Living Pictures with Lytro

March 14 – Drones

March 21 – Water: Form and Elegance

March 28 – Spring is Here!

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!

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