June Newsletter
Greetings from
Porter's Camera Store!


...long after the Fourth of July by capturing them with your camera. Hear the "oohs" and "aahs" a second time with photos that show the brilliant displays. Any film or digital camera that has a "B" shutter speed setting for taking time exposures can be used, including many point & shoot cameras.

You'll get the best pictures of aerial fireworks displays by placing your camera on a tripod, setting the focus to infinity (except perhaps with longer telephoto lenses, which should be pre-focused on an earlier burst) and aiming it in the direction of the display. Set the shutter on "B", which keeps it open for as long as you have the shutter release pressed. Make a time exposure for several seconds and capture one or several fireworks bursts. A remote shutter release cable will make it easier to trip the shutter and lock it open for several seconds. If your camera has a built-in flash that automatically fires in low light, set it to the flash-off mode. Set the exposure manually and use a starting point of f8 at ISO 100, f11 at ISO 200, f16 for ISO 400 and f22 for ISO 800. Bracket your exposures some, since more exposure will make lines thicker while less makes the lines thinner.

Most any lens can be used, depending on how far away you are, how you want to crop the scene, how much of the skyline and nearby buildings you want to include, etc. Be sure to bring a small flashlight so you can see to adjust the camera settings.

For photos of kids playing with sparklers and other on-the-ground fireworks, use an exposure of 1/15 sec. at f4 with ISO 100 film, 1/30 f4 with ISO 200, 1/60 f4 with ISO 400 and 1/60 f5.6 with ISO 800. Many point & shoot cameras have a slow shutter flash sync mode which works well for this lighting situation.

Here are some additional tips to help you capture great shots of fireworks.

•Position yourself at a right angle to the wind. This will keep the fireworks smoke from obscuring the fireworks trails.
•When capturing multiple bursts of fireworks, cover the front of the lens with a black cap, black fabric or some other object between bursts if there is more than a few seconds delay between bursts.
•Watch out for street lights and other bright lights in the background that will “burn” into the long exposures.
•Make sure you haven’t accidentally left a polarizing filter or some other dark filter on the lens that reduces exposure.
•Bodies of water in the foreground add gorgeous reflections to fireworks photos! If you’re lucky enough to be viewing fireworks above a river or lake, position yourself to add the water to the foreground.
•When shooting with a digital camera, use the resolution that gives you the highest image quality, with the least compression. When images are compressed, artifacts are added that may degrade image quality.
•Use a digital camera set on ISO 100 for the best quality. Higher ISO values may add noise to the image, particularly with point and shoot digital cameras.
•Many digital cameras have subject modes that automatically shift focus, exposure and white balance for specific subjects. Some cameras with subject modes have one for fireworks that will take care of some of the basic settings listed above in the second paragraph.
•Because of the unpredictable nature of fireworks photography, not every photo will be a winner. So take lots of photos, bracket your exposures, change your positioning and zoom lens settings and you’ll get some photos you’ll be proud of.

We Have A Winner!
Congratulations to Stacy McAulay for winning the May "Baby Animals" Porter's/Tamron Calendar Photo Contest! Her winning entry and the other monthly winners are ready for downloading as 2006 monthly calendars on our web site at http://www.porters.com. Now in its second year, this popular contest has new themes for each month. Be sure to download last year's monthly winners to create your own 2005 calendar.

WHAT’S NEW AT PORTER’S
VANGUARD 8X22 COMPACT BINOCULARS
When you’re at a sporting event, stage presentation or on a nature hike, a pair of compact binoculars really comes in handy. We recently made a special buy on this well-made pair from Vanguard that is compact enough to carry in a jacket pocket or camera bag, but delivers 8X magnification with impressive clarity. See the $40-value 8x22 Compact Binoculars on page 135 of the 79C Catalog for only $24.99 (38-7024) and online at http://www.porters.com.
WIND'N GO FLASHLIGHT
Although this product has nothing to do with photography, it is so innovative and useful we couldn’t pass it up. Have you ever reached for a flashlight and found the batteries to be dead? The Wind ‘N Go Flashlight has no batteries to replace or plug in and recharge. Instead, a one minute turn of the crank recharges the internal batteries to give you 30 minutes of light from the three super-bright LEDs. It is perfect for leaving in the night stand, camera bag or car. See it on page 135 of the 79C Catalog for $24.99 (15-7032) and online at http://www.porters.com.
INTRODUCTION TO CANON EOS REBEL XT DVD
This latest release in the popular instructional DVD series from Blue Crane explains the features, controls and overrides found on the Digital Rebel XT. Easily accessed chapters cover the camera features while you follow along with your camera in hand. See the Introduction to Canon Digital Rebel XT on page 3 of the 79C Catalog ($19.99, 19-1081) and online at http://www.porters.com.
CANON POWERSHOT S2 IS DIGITAL CAMERA
With a 12X optical zoom lens equal to 36-432mm, image stabilization for steadier shots, full range of manual control as well as automatic scene modes, and fast DIGIC II processing for vibrant color, the PowerShot S2 IS is a real enthusiast’s camera. This 5-megapixel camera bridges the gap between compact point & shoot digitals, and digital SLR cameras. See it on page 7 of porter’s 79C Catalog for $499.99 (03-0235) and online at http://www.porters.com.
NIKON D70s DIGITAL SLR CAMERA
Successor to the popular Nikon D70 camera, the D70s has several enhancements including a bigger LCD monitor size (2” versus 1.8”), increased battery performance, a menu display that is easier to read and the D70s now supports a remote control cord. The D70s retains the D70’s 6.1 megapixel CCD, 3 fps/144 shot capacity speed and other popular features. The Nikon D70s is available as body-only for $899.99 (03-0239) and in a kit with the Nikkor DX 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G ED Lens for $1199.99 (03-0240). See the D70s on page 2 of Porter’s 79C Catalog or online at at http://www.porters.com.


PORTER'S DIGIPRINT WEB PRINTING SERVICE

You have some great pictures taken with a digital camera. Don't let them be forgotten, hidden away in your computer and seldom viewed. Have them printed on REAL photo paper, suitable for framing or adding to your photo album. No need to send us your camera memory card, just upload them to Porter's DigiPrint Processing Service at
http://www.porters.com.
• Sizes from 3-1/2 x 5 to 8 x 12"
• Choice of glossy or matte surface
• Pictures burned to CDs
• Very reasonably priced
• Invite some of your friends and family to view your uploaded images and order their own prints
• Easy step-by-step ordering with clear instructions
• Printed on conventional Kodak color paper for vivid colors that will look great for decades
• Full details at http://www.porters.com.
Click on "Digiprint Processing" on the home page to learn more about this exciting way to improve your digital photography.

REBATES AND PROMOTIONS TO $AVE YOU MONEY!
Application forms will be included with purchases for all applicable items.Instant rebates are deducted from your purchase price. All other offers are direct to you from the manufacturer after the time of purchase.
Item
Order Number
Rebate Amount
Purchase By
Canon EOS 20D Digital Camera, body only 03-0174 $100 Rebate Download Rebate Form July 15, 2005
Canon EOS 20D with 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 EF-S Zoom Lens 03-0175 $100 Rebate Download Rebate Form July 15, 2005
Canon EOS 20D with 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS EF-S Zoom Lens 03-0176 $100 Rebate Download Rebate Form July 15, 2005
Canon EF 75-300mm Image Stabilizer Zoom Lens f/4.0-5.6 09-0666 $15 Rebate Download Rebate Form July 15, 2005
Canon EF 17-40mm f4L USM Zoom Lens 09-0868 $25 Rebate Download Rebate Form July 15, 2005
Canon Speedlite 420EX 12-0427 $15 Rebate Download Rebate Form July 15, 2005
Canon Speedlite 220EX 12-0452 $10 Rebate Download Rebate Form July 15, 2005
Canon Speedlite 580EX 12-0480 $20 Rebate Download Rebate Form July 15, 2005
Canon 10x30 Image Stabilization Binoculars 38-0101 $50 Rebate Download Rebate Form July 15, 2005
Canon Optura 30 MiniDV Camcorder alone or with a Canon PIXMA iP3000 or iP6000D Inkjet Printer. 19-1068
+ 31-0694
or 31-0695		 $20 Rebate when printer is purchased alone or $70 Rebate when purchased with a PIXMA iP3000 or iP6000D Inkjet Printer. Download Rebate Form June 30, 2005
Canon Elura 85 MiniDV Camcorder alone or with a Canon PIXMA iP3000 or iP6000D Inkjet Printer. 19-1074
+ 31-0694
or 31-0695		 $20 Rebate when printer is purchased alone or $70 Rebate when purchased with a PIXMA iP3000 or iP6000D Inkjet Printer. Download Rebate Form June 30, 2005
Canon ZR200 MiniDV Camcorder 19-1072 3 FREE Software Packages by mail.
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Canon ZR300 MiniDV Camcorder 19-1073 3 FREE Software Packages by mail.
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Canon Elura 85 MiniDV Camcorder 19-1074 3 FREE Software Packages by mail.
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Canon PIXMA iP6000D Inkjet Printer 31-0695 $20 Rebate Download Rebate Form Sept. 30, 2005
Canon PIXMA iP6000D Inkjet Printer + any Canon Powershot Digital Camera listed on the same receipt. 31-0695+
03-0165
03-0166
03-0186
03-0195
03-0196
03-0235
03-0236		 $70 Rebate Download Rebate Form Sept. 30, 2005
Canon Pixma MP760 Photo All-In-One Printer 31-0792+
03-0165
03-0166
03-0186
03-0195
03-0196
03-0235
03-0236		 $50 Rebate Download Rebate Form Sept. 30, 2005
Fuji FinePix S5100 Digital Camera 03-0170 $50 Rebate Download Rebate Form July 2, 2005
Epson Stylus Photo R800 Inkjet Printer + any 3 megapixel or larger digital camera on the same receipt. 31-0619
$50 Rebate Download Rebate Form		 Sept. 30, 2005
Epson PictureMate Portable 4x6 in.Printer + any 3 megapixel or larger digital camera on the same receipt. 31-0628
$50 Rebate Download Rebate Form		 Sept. 30, 2005
Epson Stylus C200 Inkjet Printer + any 3 megapixel or larger digital camera on the same receipt. 31-0725
$50 Rebate Download Rebate Form		 Sept. 30, 2005
Epson Stylus Photo R320 Inkjet Printer + any 3 megapixel or larger digital camera on the same receipt. 31-0744 $50 Rebate Download Rebate Form Sept. 30, 2005
Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Inkjet Printer + any 3 megapixel or larger digital camera on the same receipt. 31-0746 $50 Rebate Download Rebate Form Sept. 30, 2005
Epson PictureMate Deluxe Printer + any 3 megapixel or larger digital camera on the same receipt. 31-0797 $50 Rebate Download Rebate Form Sept. 30, 2005
Epson PictureMate Portable 4x6 in.Printer + Epson PictureMate Replacement Print Pack. 31-0628 +

31-0629

 $30 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Inkjet Printer + any Nikon Coolpix camera (except the Nikon Coolpix 4600) or the Nikon D70 Digital SLR camera body or outfit on the same receipt. 31-0746 $50 Rebate Download Rebate Form June 30, 2005
Hewlett Packard Photosmart 7760 Printer 31-0614
$50 Rebate when purchased with any digital camera over $129.00.
Download Rebate Form		 Oct. 1, 2005
Hewlett Packard Photosmart 375 Printer 31-0716
$50 Rebate when purchased with any digital camera over $129.00.
Download Rebate Form		 Oct. 1, 2005
Hitachi Microdrive, 3GB 31-0790 $30 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 July 31, 2005
Hitachi Microdrive, 6GB 31-0791 $30 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 July 31, 2005
Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock 31-0551 $30 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 July 31, 2005
Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock Plus 31-0706 $30 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 July 31, 2005
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Digital SLR, body only 03-0191 $200 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 Digital Camera 03-0201 $50 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 August 31, 2005
AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6D ED Zoom Lens 09-0899 $50 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Nikon N80 Autofocus SLR Body only 01-0546 $50 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Nikon N75 body only 01-0575 $30 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Nikon Coolpix 8700 Digital Camera 03-0136 $50 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Nikon D70 Outfit with AF-S DX 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G Zoom Nikkor Lens 03-0135 $100 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF Lens 09-0864 $100 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8D ED-IF Lens 09-0865 $100 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Nikon AF Zoom Nikkor 35-70mm f2.8D Lens 09-0866 $100 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8D ED Lens 09-0867 $100 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Nikon 24-85mm f3.5-4.5G AF Zoom Nikkor Lens 09-0875 $50 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Nikon SB-800 Speedlight 12-0458 $25 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Pentax Optio 750Z Digital Camera 03-0190 $50 Visa Gift Card
Download Rebate Form		 July 31, 2005
Olympus E-1 Digital SLR, body + Olympus Zuiko 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 Digital Lens 03-0116 +
09-0877 		$100 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Olympus Zuiko 50mm f2.0 Macro Digital Lens 09-0879 $50 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm f2.8-3.5 Digital Lens 09-0878 $100 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Olympus FL50 Dedicated Flash 12-0463 $50 Rebate
Download Rebate Form		 June 30, 2005
Sony DVD Handycam Camcorder DVD92 19-1079 $25 Rebate and 3 Sony DVD mail envelopes and 3 blank DVD-R Handycam media.
Download Rebate Form		 June 25, 2005
Sony DVD Handycam Camcorder DVD203 19-1080 $25 Rebate and 3 Sony DVD mail envelopes and 3 blank DVD-R Handycam media.
Download Rebate Form		 June 25, 2005
Tamron AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Super Zoom
Aug. 31, 2005
Tamron AF28-300mm Di XR Lens


$30 Rebate and Free Camera Bag. Download Rebate Form
Aug. 31, 2005
Tamron AF28-75mm f2.8 Di Zoom Lens 09-0871
09-0872
09-0873
09-0874
$30 Rebate Download Rebate Form		 Aug. 31, 2005
Tamron AF200-500mm Di Zoom Lens 09-0907
09-0908
09-0909
$30 Rebate Download Rebate Form		 Aug. 31, 2005
Tamron F17-35mm f2.8-4 Di Zoom Lens 09-0887
09-0888
09-0889
09-0890
$20 Rebate Download Rebate Form		 Aug. 31, 2005
Tokina AF 19-35mm EMZ Zoom Lens 09-0760
09-0761
09-0762
09-0816		 $20 Rebate Download Rebate Form July 31, 2005
Tokina AF80-400mm Telephoto Zoom Lens 09-0846
09-0847
09-0848
09-0849		 $40 Rebate Download Rebate Form July 31, 2005

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Porter's Camera Store
P.O. Box 628
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-0028
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