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Winners!
I have notified the winners of the Blue Crane DVD giveaway via the private message service on the forums.
The Bad News
Some folks guessed the right answer, but didn’t specify which video they wanted to receive. This disqualified the entry. It was important to me that people received videos they wanted. Sorry for that, but it was specified in the contest rules.
The Winning Answer
I asked you to rank 4 specific cameras in order of importance according to me!
- 5D Mark II
- 300D / Digital Rebel
- 1Ds
- 1D Mark IV
I used to rank the 300D/Digital Rebel #1, but I think the 5D Mark II has really done more to change and advance digital SLRs. I understand most of that is to do with video, but a lot of people also bought this camera because of the amazing files that come from this full frame beauty. We all wish it had the 7D AF in it, but that’s what Mark IIIs are for!
You’re all winners!
Blue Crane Digital is offering 15% to Canon Rumors readers. Just use the coupon code “canonrumors” without the quotes during checkout. The coupon code is valid until March 31, 2011.
More giveaways soon!
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The contest is now closed, winners will be notified on Monday!
Thanks to all who entered.
Free Stuff!
The folks at Blue Crane digital have teamed up with Canon Rumors for a giveaway.
What’s available?
There are 4 videos available. Keep in mind these are NTSC. I will ship worldwide, but I have no PAL or SECAM versions available.
UNDERSTANDING THE CANON SPEEDLITE 580EX II / 430EX II
UNDERSTANDING THE CANON 1D MARK IV
SHOOT GREAT VIDEO WITH YOUR CANON DSLR CAMERA
INTRODUCTION TO THE CANON 60D
I’ve watched all the videos and they’re good. I learned things even as an advanced user. Especially the video DVD.
How to win?
Similar to last weeks contest, it’ll be a put stuff in order contest. This time with camera bodies!
I will give you 4 camera bodies, I want you to rank them in the order of their historical importance according to me.
- 1Ds
- Digital Rebel / 300D
- 5D Mark II
- 1D Mark IV
You have to enter the contest on the forum. Post your answer and which video you want to win. There are multiple copies of each video available. I will run the contest until Friday, March 4, 2011 at 12PM EST.
Enter Contest on our Forum Here
Visit Blue Crane Digital
Streaming video samples for each DVD have been posted to the Blue Crane Digital web site and are worth checking out.
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Contest over
Thanks for all the entries!
We have winners!
1st Prize: Patrick
Runner-up: Kyle
Runner-up: Donald
The above 3 were the first to select the winning combination.
The final CR Guy rank of Canon lenses.
- 200 f/2L IS
- 24 f/1.4L II
- 800 f/5.6L IS
- 10-22 f/3.5-4.5
- 85 f/1.2L II
*HINT UPDATE*
One lens seems to be fumbling everyone up. There’s been a few hundred entries and only one that was close!
So here’s the hint. I’ll fill in the blank on the #5 ranked lens.
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2)
3)
4)
5) 85 f/1.2L II
Fill in the other 4! You can enter more than once.
*UPDATE*
Hmmm, harder than I thought. No one is even getting close. At 11AM EST, I will post a hint.
The fine folks at LensRentals.com want to give you money towards a rental.
- 1st Prize: $150 Gift Certificate
- Runner-up #1: $50 Gift Certificate
- Runner-up #2: $50 Gift Certificate
How to win
Simple, I have strong opinions about Canon lenses. Some I love, some I don’t. Below are my 5 favorite lenses in a random order. Rank them 1 through 5 to match my preference.
- 85 f/1.2L II
- 200 f/2L IS
- 800 f/5.6L IS
- 10-22 f/3.5-4.5
- 24 f/1.4L II
The first 3 correct answers will win!
This giveaway is only open to Americans.
About LensRentals.com
They rent everything imaginable from Canon. I also rent some Leica stuff from them from time to time. Everything about LensRentals.com is great. Check them out.
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Contest Closed
The contest is now closed to new entries, good luck to the folks that did get a chance to enter!
Lomography Giveaway
The folks at Lomography are giving away a set of their EF Diana lenses.
See the prize here.
Shop Lomography
Lomography is also offering Canon Rumors readers 10% off any of their products. Simply enter the coupon code “canonrumors” without the quotes during checkout.
http://www.lomography.com/
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Free Stuff
The fine folks at Blue Crane Digital sent me a box of DVD’s to give away.
Shoot Great Video
Shoot Great Video with your Canon DSLR Camera
First up is this video. I watched it, it’s pretty good and I learned a few things as a newbie.
http://bluecranedigital.com/sgvc.htm
Introduction to the Canon 7D Volume 1 & 2
I will give these 2 away as a package. There are 2 separate volumes to using the 7D in various situations, including touching on video.
http://bluecranedigital.com/7Dv1.htm & http://bluecranedigital.com/7Dv2.htm
How get a DVD?
It’s easy, leave a comment to this post saying which DVD package you’d like. Be sure to include your correct email address in the comment fields.
I have multiple copies of the DVD’s to give away.
I will pick the winners at random on Friday.
*Keep in mind these DVD’s are NTSC. I do not have PAL or Secam versions. I will still ship to most international destinations, you just need to know beforehand.
Thanks to Blue Crane Digital
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Contest Over
I knew I should have done the back of the camera, that was too easy!
Congrats to the winners.
Free T-Shirts!
I have four T-Shirts left to give away before I order more.
Sizes Available:
XL (2 of them)
L (2 of them)
The Contest
Name that Camera!
Below is a picture of a Canon Camera. You have to tell us what it is.
How to play
1) In the comments section tell us what camera it is and what your t-shirt size.
2) Be sure to fill in the email field so I can contact you if you win.
How to win
1) The first two people that get it right for “XL” and the first two that get it right for “L”, win.
2) I’ll run the contest until we have 4 winners. I won’t reveal the answer until then.
Rules
1) If you have a t-shirt already, please don’t enter again. I have all your addresses!
2) If you’re a Small or Medium shirt size, please abstain from this one. I’ll cloth you another time.
What Camera is This? | Click For Larger
Go to it
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Contest Over
Thanks to everyone that entered. The winners of the contest will be announced soon.
Lomography for EOS!
The kind folks at Lomography have donated a bundle of their Diana F+ lenses to use with your Canon EOS Camera.
All this could be yours!
What is Lomography?
The Lomographic movement started upon the discovery of the Lomo Kompakt Automat (aka the LC-A) in 1991. The compact-sized Russian camera became renowned for its unique effects such as light leaks, vignette shadowing, and rich, saturated colours. As its fan base grew overtime, the community expanded into a worldwide phenomenon, filling every space with a stream of Lomographs to build amazing Lomowalls. From then on, the community has not stopped coming up with all sorts of creative analogue ideas (and we have not stopped cooking up with fun and exciting Lomographic tools, as well!) that keep Lomographers busy tinkering with their special projects, exhibitions, and collaborations.
I want to see examples
This is a great gallery of some truly creative images, please take a look: Lomography Gallery
Secondary Prize?
You bet! I’ll be giving away a couple of Canon Rumors t-shirts!
The Catch?
You will receive a newsletter from time to time from Lomography. You can opt out of it later.
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From Larry Chen
Buy One Here & Get Free Shipping!
Larry won the Canon Rumors contest for the Gura Gear Kiboko bag. He’s ended up showing it of a little.
*note: If you won a t-shirt, I should have the redone shirts soon. Sorry for the delay
Check Larry’s Kiboko here: http://www.worlddriftseries.com
Check Larry’s Photos here: http://driftfotos.com/
Thanks again to Gura Gear for their support.
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Harder to judge than I thought
It honestly took solid debate with about 15 people to come up with a top 5. It was hard, I wish I had 5-6 bags to give away. Alas, there can only be one winner.
Read more to view the winning entries.
So without further ado, the winners.
Runners Up
Runner Up - Very well received and a cool idea
Runner Up - Great job
Runner Up - Very Creative
Runner Up - I loved this shot, out of the box thinking for this contest.
The Winner of the Gura Gear Kiboko
Winner - This one just made everyone laugh. I love it.
Thanks to everyone that participated. Honestly, I’m bummed I cant give more prizes.
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Thanks to everyone that participated. I appreciate it.
I’ll select the winners tonight.
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