Latest Arrivals to our New & Used Canon Inventory! (Early February 2012)

Posted on 08. Feb, 2012 by admin.

Here is a complete list of the latest additions to our new and used Canon inventory.  This list is current as of February 10th, 2012...  Bring in your camera to test any of these out!  Call for availability, or check back for an updated list.

NEW CANON BODIES

• 5D Mark II Body Only, $2499, On Rebate for $2399 through 3/3/12
• Rebel T3 Kit w/ 18-55mm IS, $549, On Rebate for $499 from 2/5/12-3/3/12

USED CANON BODIES

• Rebel with 18-55mm Lens, $199
• Rebel with grip and 18-55mm Lens, $240
• Rebel XT with 18-55mm Lens, no charger, $229
• Rebel XT with 18-55mm IS Lens, $299
• Rebel XSi with 18-55mm IS Lens, mint! with SD cards, $425
• Rebel T1i with 18-55mm IS Lens, $475
• Rebel T2i with 18-55mm IS Lens, $575
• 10D with grip, in box, $195
• 20D body only, $199
• 20D body only in box, $219
• 30D body only, $319
• 30D body only, $319
• 5D body with grip, $1149

NEW CANON LENSES (New Tamron lenses have a 6-year limited warranty!)

• Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, $125
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, $399
• Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, $419
• Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II, $499 (Has $50 mail-in rebate if purchased before 4/30/12!)
• Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC, $649 (Has $50 mail-in rebate if purchased before 4/30/12!)
• Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Macro, $299 (Has $50 mail-in rebate if purchased before 4/30/12!)
• Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD, $649 (Has $50 mail-in rebate if purchased before 4/30/12!)

USED CANON LENSES

• Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, $599
• Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, $599
• Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM, $925
• Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, $359
• Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, $359
• Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM, $239
• Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM, $129
• Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II, $69
• Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5, $129
• Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5, $129
• Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, $179
• Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, $200
• Canon EF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5, $149
• Canon EF 35mm f/2, $295
• Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L, $899, slightly rough cosmetics
• Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, $139
• Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM, $359
• Canon EF Macro 100mm f/2.8 USM, $429

USED OFF-BRAND CANON LENSES

• Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ATX 107 DX Fisheye, $475
• Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX ATX, $299
• Tamron AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD IF, $349
• Promaster 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5, $89
• Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6, $59
• Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6, $79
• Promaster 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6, $79
• Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6, $99
• Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 IF XR Di with hood, $299
• Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro, $425
• Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro 1:2 LD Di, $199
• Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG, $129
• Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro, $159
• Promaster 100-300mm f/5-6.3, $89
• Sigma AF 500mm f/7.2, $249 w/ case

CANON REFURBISHED LENSES (Comes with 90-day Canon Warranty!)

• EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, $525
• EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, $349
• EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, $199
• EF 50mm f/1.8 II, $115
• Extender 1.4x II, $285

NEW FLASHES

• 430 EX II, $299, On Rebate for $279 from 2/5/12-3/3/12
• 320EX, $249, On Rebate for $224 from 2/5/12-3/3/12

Inventory Update: New & Used Nikon (Early February 2012)

Posted on 08. Feb, 2012 by admin.

Here is a complete list of the latest additions to our used Nikon lens inventory.  This list is current as of February 8th, 2012...  Bring in your camera to test any of these out!  Call for availability, or check back for an updated list.

Off-brand auto focus lenses

• Tokina AT-X Pro SD 11-16mm f/2.8 IF DX, $595
• Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5, $265
• Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8, w/ int. dust, $225
• Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 IF XR Di II, $189
• Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC, $495
• Tamron AF Di LD IF 17-35mm f/2.8-4, $249
• Sigma 28mm f/1.8 DG Macro, $289
• Promaster 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6, $69
• Quantaray 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6, $89
• Tamron 28-105mm f/2.8 w/ hood, $279
• Tamron 28-105mm f/4-5.6 w/ hood, $69
• Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4 D, $89
• Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4 D w/ hood, $99
• Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di, $359
• Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3, $99
• Vivitar 28-300mm f/4-6.3, $149
• Sigma 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5, $49
• Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6, $159
• Sigma 75-300mm f/4-5.6, $129
• Tamron 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6, $59
• Sigma APO 300mm f/4 D, $419

Clearance off-brand auto focus lenses - All are 25% off or more!  See reduced prices below.

• Tokina 35-300mm f/4.5-6.7, was $195, now $147
• Kalimar 60-300mm f/4.5-5.6, was $89, now $67
• Promaster 70-300mm f/4-5.6, $149, now $112
• Promaster 80-210, f/4-5.6, was $99, now $75
• Cosina 100-300mm f/5.6-6.7, was $99, now $75

• Tamron-F 2x Teleconverter, was $69, now $50
• RMC Tokina Doubler for Nikon AI, was $35, now $27
• Vivitar MC Teleconverter 2x-3, was $20, now $15
• Vivitar MC Teleconverter 2x-22, was $20, now $15
• Albinar-ADG Auto 2x Teleconverter, was $39, now $30
• Nikon PK-3, 27.5, $25

Nikon-Brand Lenses

• Nikon AF-S 12-24mm f/4 G IF-ED, w/ hood & box, $699
• Nikon AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 G ED DX w/ hood, $1050
• Nikon AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR DX II, $675
• Nikon AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR DX, $499
• Nikon AF 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5, in box, $169
• Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED N w/ hood, $1629
• Nikon AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4 D, $299
• Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR w/ hood, $279
• Nikon AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8 D, $1050
• Nikon AF 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5, $49
• Nikon AF 50mm f/1.4 D, $249
• Nikon AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6 G VR, $159
• Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G VR, $295
• Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8, $279
• Nikon AF 70-210mm f4, $149
• Nikon AF 70-210mm f/4-5.6, $99
• Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 D, $139
• Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 G in box, $149
• Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8 D, $849
• Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8 D w/ case, $899
• Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4 D, $799
• Nikon AF 180mm f/2.8, $329

• Nikkor 20mm f/3.5 AIS w/ hood, $189
• Vivitar 24mm f/2.8, $39
• Vivitar 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5, $75
• Nikkor 35mm f/2 AIS, $199
• Nikon Series-E 50mm f/1.8 AIS, $49
• Nikon 50mm f/1.4, AIS, $79
• Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AI, $79
• Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 AI, $99
• Nikon Nikkor-H 85mm f/1.8 non-AI, with hood, $169
• Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 AIS, $475
• Nikon Micro Nikkor 105mm f/4 AI, $149

Nikon Accessories

• MC-36 Remote Cord, $89
• MC-21 Extension Cord, $65
• SC-28 TTL Remote Cord, $35

Used Nikon Bodies

• D40X body only, $249
• D80 body only, $350

Latest Arrivals to our Used Sony, Pentax, Olympus & Fuji Inventory!

Posted on 08. Feb, 2012 by admin.

Latest Arrivals to our Used Sony, Pentax, Olympus & Fuji Inventory!

Fuji

Fuji S1 Pro Body, $129
Fuji S2 Pro Body, $175

Olympus

Olympus Evolt E-300 with 40-150mm f/3.4-4.5, $199
Olympus Evolt E-500 with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f/3.4-4.5, $250

Pentax

AF 540 FGZ Flash (Like new!) $219
Kenko AF 2x Converter, $39
SMC Pentax-DAL 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, $59
SMC Pentax DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL IF DC WR, in box, $349
Promaster AF 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5, $79
Pentax-FA 28-70mm f/4, $79
Pentax Takumar-F 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5, $79
Promaster AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6, $39
Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6, $49
Tamron AF 28-105mm f/4-5.6 (IF), $49
Pentax Takumar-F 70-210mm f/4-5.6, $79

Sony

Promaster FTD 6500 M Flash, $89
CPC AF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5, $40
Sigma AF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5, $69
Minolta AF 28-80mm f/4-5.6, $39
Promaster AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6, $39
Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6, $39
Tamron AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6, $89
Minolta AF 35-70mm f/4, $59
Minolta AF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5, $59
Minolta AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6, $49
Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5, $69
Sigma AF 70-210mm f/4-5.6, $49
Tokina AF 70-210mm f/4-5.6, $49
Promaster AF 70-210mm f/4-5.6, $49
Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Macro, $89
Sony AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6, $169
Minolta AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 D, $89
Promaster AF 100-300mm f/5-6.3 Macro (1:4), $89

January 2012 Photo Contest Winners Announced!

Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by admin.

Columbus Camera Group Photo Contest

January 2012 Theme:  Architecture / Structure / Form

1st Place:  Dane Khy (Receives a $25 gift certificate and a 16x20 print)

2nd Place: Jayne Martin (Receives an 8x10 print)

3rd Place: Vanessa Burrowes (Receives an 8x10 print)

Runners Up:  Amanda Puckett, JaceDelgado, Julie Lecky, Shane Peterson, Uvauntus Uni

Our February 2012 theme is "Portraits (of others, not self)"...  Click here for details.

December 2011 Photo Contest Winners Announced!

Posted on 06. Jan, 2012 by admin.

Columbus Camera Group Photo Contest

December 2011 Theme:  Your Best From 2011

1st Place:  Heather Laher (Receives a $25 gift certificate and a 16x20 print)

2nd Place: Douglas Dean (Receives an 8x10 print)

3rd Place: Edward Yu (Receives an 8x10 print)

Runners Up:  Amanda Puckett, Erika Mugglin, Ilir Thasi, Julie Stewart, Michelle Hagen, Robert Peterson, Tim Hirschman, Tonya Cook

Our January 2011 theme is "Architecture/Structure/Form"...  Click here for details.

HD Video

Posted on 19. Dec, 2011 by admin.

Please read our rental policies here.

HD Video Cameras

Canon XH-A1 - $125/day
2 x Batteries and Charger
Canon Wide Angle Adapter WD-H72 (.8x)
Cords, Remote
Takes Mini DV Tapes or SD Cards (not included)

Sony DCR-VX2000 - $75/day
1 x Battery & Charger
1 x Century Ultra Fisheye Adapter
1 x Kenko Wide Angle Adapter .65x
Takes Mini DV Tapes (not included)
Carrying Case

Rental Lighting

Posted on 13. Dec, 2011 by admin.

Please read our rental policies here.

Hot Light Kits

Smith Victor Hot Light Kit - $40/day
2 x Smith Victor Model A80 Lights (250 watts max each)
1 x Beseler Photoflood Pro 10 Light (500 watts max)
3 x Stands
1 x Travel Case
Bulbs Not Included (We carry tungsten, daylight, etc)

Lowel Tota Hot Light Kit - $50/day
2 x Lowel Tota Lights (1000W each)
2 x Stands
2 x Cords

Monolight Kits

Photogenic Monolight Light - $50/day
1 x Photogenic 750R Monolight (300w/s)
1 x Photogenic 1500R Monolight (600w/s)
2 x Reflectors, 2 x Umbrella
2 x Stands
2 x Sync Cords, 2 x AC Cords
1 x Rolling Case

White Lightning Monolights
2 x White Lightning Ultra 1800 Monolights (900 w/s each)
2 x Reflectors, 2 x Umbrella
2 x Stands
2 x Sync Cords, 2 x AC Cords

Rental Studio & Accessories

Posted on 13. Dec, 2011 by admin.

Please read our rental policies here.

BACKGROUND

• Canvas (various sizes) - $15/day

• Muslin Cotton (various sizes) - $15/day.  See our current offerings here.

• Portable Kit (10" pole, 2 stands, carrying case) - $15/day...

ACCESSORIES

• Pocket Wizard Plus II Transceivers - $15/day

• Sandbags - $5/day

• Gary Fong Universal Lightsphere (Half-Cloud, Cloud, Collapsible) - $5/day...

QUANTUM BATTERIES AND FLASH CORDS
***For use with on/off camera speedlites for quick recycle time and no-AA batteries***

• Quantum MB2 Cord and Battery 1/1+  (works with Canon 430EX and 580EXII) - $20/day
• Quantum CZ2 Cord and Turbo Battery (works with Canon 580EXII) - $20/day
• Quantum CCKE Cord and Turbo Battery (works with Nikon SB-800 and SB-900) - $20/day
• Quantum CKE2 Cord and Turbo Battery (works with Nikon SB-800 and SB-900) - $20/day
• Quantum MKZ3 Cord and Battery 1/1+ (works with Nikon SB-800) - $20/day
• Quantum MKZ9 Cord and Battery 1/1+ (works with Nikon SB-900) - $20/day

PROJECTORS

• Benq 7765PA digital projector - $75/day...

*** Your computer/laptop must have the appropriate port that accepts the blue cord below to work properly.  We recommend bringing in your computer/laptop to ensure this will work for you before you rent***

• Kodak Slide Projector with one tray - $10/day...
  (4 ft x 4 ft Projection Screen available for an additional $5/day)

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Rental DSLRs & Lenses

Posted on 13. Dec, 2011 by admin.

Please read our rental policies here.

CANON

Canon DSLR Bodies
50D, 60D* - $40/day
7D*, 5D Mark II* - $75/day
*Has HD video

Canon Lenses
Primes
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Fisheye - $30/day
EF 28mm f/1.8 - $30/day
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM - $30/day
EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM - $50/day
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM - $30/day
EF Macro 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM - $40/day
EF 135mm f/2 L USM - $40/day
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM - $75/day

Full-range
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS - $30/day

Wide angle
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM - $30/day
EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L - $40/day
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM - $40/day

Mid-range
EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L - $40/day

Telephoto
EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS - $40/day
EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II - $50/day

Canon Flashes & Extenders
580EX II Speedlite - $20/day
430EX II Speedlite - $20/day
EF Extender 2x II - $20/day
EF Extender 1.4x II - $20/day

NIKON

Nikon DSLR Bodies
D200, D300 - $40/day

Nikon Lenses
Primes
Sigma 8mm f3.5 EX DG Fisheye - $30/day
AF 50mm f1.4 - $30/day
AF 24mm f2.8 - $30/day
AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f2.8 - $30/day

Wide angle
AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 D - $40/day

Mid-range
AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8 D - $40/day

Telephoto
AF 80-200mm f/2.8 D - $40/day
AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8 D - $40/day
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G VR - $50/day

Nikon Flashes & Accessories
SB-800 Speedlite - $20/day
SB-900 Speedlite - $20/day

November 2011 Photo Contest Winners Announced!

Posted on 08. Dec, 2011 by admin.

Columbus Camera Group Photo Contest

November 2011 Theme:  Food for Thought

1st Place:  Michelle King "Valencia Orange Drip" (Receives a $25 gift certificate and a 16x20 print)

2nd Place: Scott Ulrich (Receives an 8x10 print)

3rd Place: Michelle King, "Cranberries on Thanksgiving Eve" (Receives an 8x10 print)

Runners Up:  Jade Osenbaugh, Bertha Caldwell

Our December 2011 theme is "Your Best from 2011"...  Click here for details.