The Austin Photo Expo 2010 will be May 15th and 16th at the Norris Conference Center.   I attended this great event last year, and really found it worthwhile!   It’s sponsored by Precision Camera, and it’s really hard to believe it’s totally FREE to the public!!   What a gift to the community!  They have great speakers, and representatives from numerous vendors will be there!   This is simply a must-attend event in Austin if you’re a photographer.   Mark your calendars…   And make sure you support Precision Camera.   I am grateful they’re in Austin!

Here’s more info about the Expo:

http://www.austinphotoexpo.com

Kevin Gourley Photography has added a SECOND Photography 101 Workshop starting February 25th since the first class in 2010 sold out so quickly.     Now the second class has just a few seats left! If you’d like get a good introduction to the fundamentals of photography and learn how to take great photographs, then check out this class before it fills up!

More info:

Photography 101 Workshop
Fundamentals of Great Photography
5 Nights – 10 Great Hours
Thursday Nights 7pm – Beginning February 25th

Click here to learn more and to register:
http://www.kevingourley.com/kgclass2010b.asp

Canon has introduced the new EOS Rebel T2i DSLR.   Canon says:

“The new flagship of the EOS Rebel line, Canon EOS Rebel T2i brings professional EOS features into an easy to use, lightweight digital SLR that’s a joy to use. Featuring a class-leading 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and increased light sensitivity for low light photography, the EOS Rebel T2i also has an advanced HD Movie mode for gorgeous Full HD movies. Able to capture up to 3.7 frames per second, it’s ready to go the minute it’s picked up. Advanced Live View, a new wide-area screen, plus features like Canon’s brilliant Auto Lighting Optimizer and Highlight Tone features ensure brilliant photos and movies, easily. With some of the most advanced features of any digital SLR, it’s simply the best Rebel Canon has ever created.”

It’s not clear everyone REALLY needs more megapixels, but some of the other features are useful such as HD Movie Mode and better low light performance are noteworthy!

Read more here:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19943