Lightroom Version 4.4 now available

John Tworsky

Lightroom 4.4 has several improvements, bug fixes, supports several new cameras and lenses to the list. The new features listed below are from Adobe’s website.

Adobe downloads can be found on Adobe’s website.

New Cameras and lenses supported in 4.4

  • This update includes bug fixes, new lens profiles, and support for 23 new cameras including the Canon EOS 1D C, Nikon D7100 and Samsung NX300.
  • This release also includes improved support for the X-Trans image sensor in FujiFilm cameras, such as the X-Pro1.

To get the update: Inside Lightroom just click on Help –> Check for Updates

The download is 788MB – Once downloaded you can complete the installation.

Free Saturday Focus Session Schedule – April – June

Brendan Rahl

Focus sessions are free and take place in the Westwood store from 9:30 am – 10 am and at our Englewood store from 10:30 – 11:00 am. All sessions will allow for questions and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about.  On Focus Sessions marked Westwood only, Englewood will host a general Question and Answer session from 10:30 am – 11:00 am.

Hit the “Like Button” to let your friends know. Have suggestions for future focus sessions? Feel free to leave a comment. (Comments actually work now!)

Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

March 30 – Sensor Cleaning

April 6 – Lakota Wolf Trip Review (Westwood Only)

April 13 – Using LensBaby

April 20 – Using Filters

April 27 – Grounds for Sculpture Trip Review (Westwood Only)

May 4 – Sports Photography

May 11 – Manual Controls

May 18 – Flower Photography

May 25 – Rockland Boulder’s Trip Review (Westwood Only)

June 1 – Bronx Zoo Trip Review (Westwood Only)

June 8 – Portrait Photography

June 15 – Fireworks Photography

June 22 – Longwood Gardens Trip Review (Westwood Only)

June 29 – Get Your Camera Ready for Vacation

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!

 

Photo Excursions and Meetups – Bronx Zoo with Ron Magill Added

John Tworsky

Additional information is available by clicking on any trip name listed below. Every trip includes a pre-trip session, and Saturday Focus Session Review.

Lakota Wolf Preserve in Columbia, NJ – Sunday, March 24, 2013
Price: $250 with registration required. SOLD OUT
Our friends from Tamron will be joining us for this event. They will have an assortment of Tamron lenses to borrow and try during the trip.

 

Grounds for Sculpture – Sunday, April 14, 2013
Price: $99.99 through March 17th then $129.99 with registration required. Register
Our friends from Lensbaby will be joining us for this event. They will have an assortment of Lensbabies lenses to borrow and try during the trip.

Includes bus transportation, admission, and lunch.

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Rockland Boulders Dugout Experience – Meetup Rockland County, NY – Thursday, May 16, 2013

Tickets: $50.00 with registration required. Register

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Bronx Zoo trip – Sunday May 19, 2013
Price: $99.99 through March 17th then $129.99 with registration required. Register
Our friends from Nikon will be joining us for this event along with special guest Ron Magill.

Includes bus transportation, snacks, pre-trip info session, post trip Focus Session, admission, and lunch.

Register Now

 

 

 

Upcoming Photo Excursions Announced

John Tworsky

Additional information is available by clicking on any trip name listed below. Every trip includes a pre-trip session, and Saturday Focus Session Review.

Lakota Wolf Preserve in Columbia, NJ – Sunday, March 24, 2013
Price: $250 with registration required. Register
Our friends from Tamron will be joining us for this event. They will have an assortment of Tamron lenses to borrow and try during the trip.

 

Grounds for Sculpture – Sunday, April 14, 2013
Price: $99.99 through March 17th then $129.99  with registration required. Register
Our friends from Lensbaby will be joining us for this event. They will have an assortment of Lensbabies lenses to borrow and try during the trip.

Includes bus transportation, admission, and lunch.  

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Rockland Boulders Dugout Experience – Meetup Rockland County, NY – Thursday, May 16, 2013

Tickets: $50.00 with registration required. Register

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Register Now

 

Photo Meetup – Rockland Boulders Dugout Experience & Fireworks

John Tworsky
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Join Bergen County Camera for an exciting opportunity to photograph a Rockland Boulders baseball game from the Dugout! We have reserved opening night, Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:30 PM. 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 7 PM.  Our group will have exclusive access to the Dugout right next to the Boulders dugout. We’ll have all our long Nikon and Canon lenses for you to try out during the event. Be prepared to stick around, there will be fireworks after the game!

A pre-trip lecture will be held in our Westwood store on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 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.

Advance reservations required.

Rockland Boulders Dugout Experience – Meetup Rockland County, NY – Thursday, May 16, 2013
Tickets: $50.00 with registration required. Register

Includes: Hamburgers, Hot dogs, water, soda and after game Fireworks!

A release will be required for the Rockland Boulders and Bergen County Camera.

Register Now

Please give us a call or send an email if you have any questions about our photo excursions. Hope you can join us!

Free Saturday Focus Session Schedule – February – April

John Tworsky

Focus sessions are free and take place in the Westwood store from 9:30 am – 10 am and at our Englewood store from 10:30 – 11:00 am. All sessions will allow for questions and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about.  On Focus Sessions marked Westwood only, Englewood will host a general Question and Answer session from 10:30 am – 11:00 am.

Hit the “Like Button” to let your friends know. Have suggestions for future focus sessions? Feel free to leave a comment. (Comments actually work now!)

Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

February 16 – Note Cards & Thank You Cards  (Westwood Only)

February 23 – Backup Your Stuff

March 2 – What Makes You a Professional Photographer

March 9 – Photographing Kids

March 16 – Time Exposures

March 23 – Getting Ready for Spring!

March 30 – Sensor Cleaning

April 6 – Lakota Trip Review

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!

Winter Specials for January

John Tworsky

 

Reg. SALE
Hoodman Loupe 3 79.99 64.99
Giottos VGR Folding Tripod 279.99 174.99
Giottos VGR Carbon Fiber Folding Tripod 429.99 289.99
Giottos Cleaning Kit w/Basket 24.99 15.99
Assorted Camera Bags and Backpacks On Sale
Benco Travel Tripod 169.99 109.99
Benco PHQ1 5 way head 329.99 199.99
Vanguard GH-100 Pistol Handle 129.99 79.99
Vanguard Elite CP-324 Monopod 139.99 84.99
Bogen 475 (3036) Tripod 375.99 199.99
Trekpod XL Carbon Fiber Monopod 279.99 124.99
Trekpod Go Monopod 199.99 74.99

Limited to Quantity on Hand – No rain checks

Free Saturday Focus Sessions – January – February

Brendan Rahl

Focus sessions are free and take place in the Westwood 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. Our Englewood location hosts a “question and answer” session every Saturday from 10:00 – 10:30 am.

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

Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

January 5 – Lenses

January 12 – Gigapan

January 19 – Critique Your Images

January 26 – How to Take Better Flash Pictures

February 2 – File Formats

February 9 -Valentine’s Day Photos

February 16 – Note Cards & Thank You Cards

February 23 – Backup Your Stuff

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!

A Collection of Holiday Photo Tips

John Tworsky
Rockefeller Center Tree with point and shoot digital
Rock Center Tree – Gerri Facchine

Winter Photography – Free Focus Session in Westwood December 29 at 9:30 am. Focus Sessions take place almost every Saturday at 9:30 am at our Westwood location and are open to everyone – bring a friend! Our Englewood location hosts a Q&A every Saturday at 10:30 just bring your photography or imaging based question.

Below is a collection of blog posts related to the holidays and winter picture taking to hopefully inspire and provide some helpful tips. Please email, call or stop in if you have any questions about photography we’re here to help. In addition to a weekly Free Focus Sessions, we offer a range of photography and imaging classes on a variety of topics.

Holiday Picture Taking Challengers

Winter Digital Camera Tips

Holiday Lights

Holiday Stuffing – Steady Shots

Snow – Photographing Winters Majesty

Winter Shooting Tips – How to get White Snow

Holiday Lights - Christmas Boat Parade
Photo – BCC Guest Blogger Franklin Viola