Bergen County Camera news, events, products, helpful photographic tips and suggestions
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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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June 6 – Rockland Boulders Trip Review
June 13 – Vacation Photos
June 20 – Wedding Photography
June 27 – Fireworks
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Congratulations to Mel DiGiacomo on being inducted to the Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame! A pioneer in the photo industry and a great friend to our store. Learn more about Mel’s achievement on NorthJersey.com.
Is your camera sitting on the shelf at home? Lost your inspiration? Wondering how to take better photos? A new lens might be exactly what you need. What lens you are using is just as important as your camera in terms of quality and look of your image. We’ve compiled five lens types which all photographers should have to fully utilize their camera.
1. Standard Zoom Lens – Odds are you own a lens like this lens already. These lenses are designed for everyday use ranging in zoom from wide to normal ranges. (i.e. 18-55mm)
Looking to upgrade? Try the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8, Canon 24-70mm f/4, or the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8.
2. Telephoto Zoom Lens – Naturally the second lens photographers usually purchase, this lens extends the zoom range to capture subjects in the distance. (i.e. 55-250mm, 55-200mm, 55-300mm, 70-300mm)
Purchase a Canon 55-250mm or a Nikon 55-300.
Looking to Upgrade? Try the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 or Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8.
3. Low Aperture Prime Lens – These lenses do not zoom but are ideal for low light shooting and portraits creating that dreamy background bokeh. (i.e. 50mm f/1.8, 85mm f/1.4)
Purchase a Canon 50mm f/1.8 II or a Nikon 50mm f/1.8.
Looking to Upgrade? Try the Canon 85mm f/1.2 or Nikon 85mm f/1.4.
4. Wide Angle Lens – These lenses are ideal for landscape photography and any shooting situation where space is limited. (i.e. 10-24mm, 10-18mm, 10-22mm)
Purchase a Canon 10-18mm or a Nikon 10-24mm.
Looking to Upgrade? Try the Canon 11-24mm f/4 or the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8.
5. All in One Lens – These are great lenses for situations where you are unable to change lenses, whether by environment or time. They give a range from wide angle to telephoto zoom capturing both subjects near and far. (i.e. 16-300mm, 18-270mm, 18-200mm, 18-300mm)
Purchase a Tamron 18-270mm lens available for Nikon or Canon mount or a 16-300mm lens available for Nikon or Canon mount.
Other Lenses To Consider
6. Macro Lens – Ideal for extreme close ups. View detail on extremely small items. Great for flowers, insects, jewelry, and more.
Purchase a Canon 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens or a Nikon 40mm f/2.8 Micro lens.
Looking to Upgrade? Try the Canon 100mm f/2.8 L or Nikon 105mm f/2.8.
7. Video Lens – Canon recently introduced STM motor lenses which will autofocus quietly and smoothly for video.
Purchase a Canon 40mm f/2.8 STM lens.
Want to try it before you buy it? Visit Bergen County Camera to learn about and test all these lenses and more!
Olympus representatives will be in the store to answer all your questions this Saturday, May 16th. Visit Bergen County Camera to try Olympus’ latest cameras and lenses like the new OM-D E-M5 Mark II. No sign up needed.