The refurbished Canon EOS 5D Mark II just showed up in inventory at the Canon Store - only $1,759.20. These have not been lasting for very long - act fast if you are interested.

If you purchased Adobe CS5.5 during the CS6 upgrade promotion between March 25th and May 6th, you are now eligible to receive your free upgrade to CS6.
 
You should have received a one-time use code that allows redemption for your free CS6 upgrade in an Adobe email newsletter sent to qualifying customers on May 15th. If you qualify for the free upgrade and have not received your coupon code, contact Adobe (or check your spam folder).

From Induro:
 
Induro Announces Extended Warranty and Bonus Warranty Program
 
New 10 year warranty program now available on all Induro purchases
 
North White Plains, NY – (May 18, 2012) – Induro www.indurogear.com, makers of the finest tripods, heads and accessories, announces today it has extended its standard warranty and added a new bonus warranty program to help protect photographer’s and videographer’s investments in Induro support gear.
 
This new warranty bonus extends the newly increased 5-year limited warranty from the date of any Induro product purchase another 5 years for a total of 10 years. This new extended warranty policy and bonus warranty, open to all U.S. customers, is available immediately when customers register their Induro purchase online. For more information please visit: http://www.indurogear.com/support/registr.asp
 
B&H carries Induro Products.

Through 3/20, B&H is having a SanDisk Memory Card Sale.
 
Something for everyone is avaialble - CF, SDHC and SDXC cards ranging in capacity from 16GB to 128GB are available at nice discounts. Prices range from $17.99 to $608.95. (thanks Sean)

Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 and/or Premier Elements 10 are featured as today's Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day. Prices are over 50% off - starting at $47.00 shipped.

A friend has reported that his just-received Canon EOS 5D Mark III shipped with Canon Digital Photo Professional 3.11.27.0 in the box. Canon Digital Photo Professional 3.11.26.0 is the latest version I can find on Canon USA's website.
 
Hopefully this release fixes the Canon PowerShot G1 X RAW conversion problem (producing soft images) - and hopefully it becomes available for download very soon.

From Canon UK:
 
Canon adds new functionality to the EOS C300 and EOS C300 PL
 
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, 18 May 2012 – Canon today announces the availability of a new firmware update for the ground-breaking EOS C300 and the EOS C300 PL. The update, version 1.0.5.1.00, will add Genlock synchronisation for 24.00P, 24.00PsF, 23.98P and 23.98PsF signal inputs. In addition, the new firmware will add support for Korean language to the menus.
 
The new firmware will be available from the end of May 2012 from http://software.canon-europe.com/

For your email address, PhotoShelter will send you their latest guide: What Buyers Want from Photographers: 2012 Survey.

The CDLC has posted a menu simulator for the Canon Cinema EOS C300.
 
"Designed for prospective users of the EOS C300, the CDLC has developed a fully interactive menu simulator to allow users to familiarize themselves with the camera's Main Menu and Custom Picture Menu."
 
"With this innovative training tool, users can navigate and master the menu system of the EOS C300 camera with a mouse, keyboard arrow or your fingers (when using a device with a touch screen) This system has been optimized for use on personal computers and tablet devices."
 
Better yet, use the real thing - B&H has the Canon Cinema EOS C300 PL Camera in stock. $15,999.00 shipped.

RackSpace will be performing maintenance on the site's database server tonight (Thu, May 17). Due to this maintenance, the site will be mostly unavailable between the hours of 10:00 and 11:00 CDT (approximately). The forums should remain unaffected.
 
I complained about the near-peak hours of site use being chosen for this process, but I'm apparently not important enough to have any impact on the RackSpace-chosen times. They will give consideration to my request for the next planned maintenance downtime.
 
Sorry for the inconvenience!

Adorama has the refurbished Canon EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM Fisheye Lens in stock - for $1,279.00 shipped (new price is $1,399.00 after $100.00 rebate).
 
Here is the rest of the Canon Refurbished gear available at Adorama.

Use coupon code EMCY20124167321 to get the Canon EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens bundled with a Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flash, SanDisk Extreme 32GB 45MB/s SDHC memory card, case, filters & cleaning kit for $4,599.00 shipped ($350.00 +/- savings) at BuyDig.com.
 
Alternatively using the same coupon code, add the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens to the same bundle for $6,699.00 shipped.

B&H has just received the Canon WFT-E7A Wireless File Transmitter into stock.

Adorama has released a nice new, clean-looking search results page design.

The Canon Store has both the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Kit in stock once again.
 
Adorama just received the 5D III with Lens Kit into stock.
 
B&H also has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body in stock.
 
Amazon.com now has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Kit in stock.

It only took me 8 months to process and post pictures from my September 2011 Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Park photo trip. Better late than never. I had more time in Glacier and the Glacier gallery reflects this.
 
Images were selected because I liked them - or wanted to share something about these incredible parks. Many images have tips and information shared below them.
 
The first Glacier image is my favorite:
 
Glacier National Park Image Gallery
 
Waterton Lakes National Park Image Gallery

Amazon.com has the SanDisk Extreme 32GB 45MB/s SDHC Flash Memory Card for $34.99 shipped at Amazon.com (compare at $42.00).

Use promo code KTCJQ12 to save $10 on a Kelby Training annual subscription.
 
KelbyTraining.com: "Learn Photography Online with the Pros - It's Like Having Your Own Personal Instructor!"

These have not been lasting long - but are showing up with more frequency: The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body is in stock at B&H at this moment.

Update: Price just dropped $40.00. eBay has the Apple 2nd Generation 64GB Wi-Fi iPad as a Daily Deal for only $529.99 shipped.

In an AP article posted at Yahoo! News, Canon discloses plans to build fully automated digital camera production lines.
 
"TOKYO (AP) — Canon Inc. is moving toward fully automating digital camera production in an effort to cut costs — a key change being played out across Japan, a world leader in robotics."
 
"If successful, counting on machines can help preserve this nation's technological power — not the stereotype of machines snatching assembly line jobs from workers, Jun Misumi — company spokesman, said Monday."
 
"The move toward machine-only production will likely be completed in the next few years, perhaps as soon as 2015, said Misumi, although he declined to give specific dates."
 
Canon emphasizes that no jobs will be cut due to this automation.

From Canon USA:
 
To Users of the EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lenses with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera.
 
Thank you for using Canon products.
 
We have confirmed that when the EF200mm f/2L IS USM and some units of the EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM lenses are used with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera, the Lenses may emit an abnormal noise.
 
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera does not need to be repaired as a result of this phenomenon.
 
The support measures for this phenomenon have been decided and they are as described below.
 
Phenomenon
 
If either of the Lenses is attached to the camera with the Image Stabilizer switch on the Lenses set to ON, the Image Stabilizer will synchronize with the autofocusing (AF) function and an abnormal noise may occur. This abnormal noise does not affect captured images.
 
This phenomenon only occurs when the camera is used with either of the Lenses, and does not occur when the camera is used with other lenses.
 
Affected Products
 
EF200mm f/2L IS USM Lens
EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens
 
*This phenomenon does not occur with cameras other than the EOS 5D Mark III.
 
*If the fifth and sixth digit of the six-digit alphanumeric number that is imprinted on the lens mount of the above EF lenses is of any of the following numbers, the lens is affected.
 
EF200mm f/2L IS USM: If the fifth and sixth digit is 00, 01, or 02.
EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM:If the fifth and sixth digit is 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, or 06.
 
How to Identify Affected Products:
 
Please check the six-digit alphanumeric number as indicated in the image below.
 

 
Support
 
The Canon Lenses affected by this phenomenon will be inspected and repaired free of charge starting from May 21, 2012. If you own one of the affected lenses, please contact our Customer Support Center.
 
This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
 
Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc
 
Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone: 1-800-OK-CANON, 1-800-652-2666
TDD: 1-866-251-3752
Email: carecenter@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: www.usa.canon.com/support

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body is back in stock at B&H.

eBay has the Canon EOS 7D DSLR with EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens featured as a Daily Deal - only $1,249.00 shipped (Compare at $1,549.00 for body alone after $150.00 instant rebate).

ISO 12233 Resolution Chart results have been added to the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Review page.

B&H has the hard to find Canon EF 600mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens (version I, new) back in stock again.

One day only: BuyDig has the Sandisk Ultra 64GB 30MB/s UHS-I Class 10 SDXC Memory Card for $43.95 shipped.

eBay (via Beach Camera) has the Canon EOS 60D DSLR, EF 50mm F/1.8 II Auto Focus Lens, Sandisk 64GB Ultra SDXC UHS-I Card and Carrying Case for only $899.00 shipped. This is the normal price for the camera alone after the current $100.00 instant rebate.

The Canon Store has dropped the price of the refurbished Canon EF 1.4x II and 2x II Extenders by $80.00 - from $343.99 to $275.19.

The Canon Store has both the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Kit in stock.
 
Again, Adorama also has both the Canon EOS 5D body-only and the with-lens kit in stock.

PocketWizard has revealed their firmware release plan for support of new products (primarily DSLRs).

eBay is featuring the Apple iPad 3rd Generation (16GB, Wi-Fi + 4G, Black/White, New) for only $599.00 shipped (compare at $629.00) as a Deal of the Day.

Going live at 2:00 EDT today and extending "Until Monday only", Adorama has the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Lens in Canon mount for only $599.00 shipped after $40.00 mail in rebate (reg $699.00).

I just receive word from Adorama that all of their Canon EOS 5D Mark III body preorders will be filled today with extras available.
 
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III bodies are not yet showing as in stock, but again, I'm told that extras are available - just place a preorder. How many extras are available is of course a good question - and I'll let you know that answer when I receive it.
 
Don't forget that the 5D III qualifies for the Canon doubled lens and flash rebates.
 
Update: Adorama now has both the Canon EOS 5D body-only and the with-lens kit in stock.

CPN has posted a Brutus Östling interview focusing on photographing birds with the Canon EOS 1D X.

B&H has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Kit in stock.

Adobe has announced that Creative Cloud is now live. Sign up by August 31st and get introductory pricing of $29.99 per month for the first year.

Use coupon code BGSaveinMay10 to get the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS for only $339.00 shipped at BuyDig.com.
 
This very popular camera model sells for $429.00 without the instant rebate in effect.

B&H is having a one day SanDisk memory card sale.
 
With 14 different SDHC/SDXC and CompactFlash memory cards included in the sale and with capacities ranging from 16GB to 128GB, something is available for everyone.

B&H has the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens (version I, new) in stock. I haven't seen one of these available in a long time.