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

New Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Zoom

Canon has quietly introduced a new version II of their very popular EF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS zoom lens!  Its predecessor is truly an outstanding lens, and with the introduction of this new version, Canon is sure to catch the attention of serious photographers.

Canon claims to have increased the speed, performance and optical quality of  this already-great lens.  They have added a new “next-generation Optical Image Stabilizer” allowing you to shoot at shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower (a 1 stop improvement over the previous model).  Just imagine the possibilities, especially if you pair this amazing 2.8 lens with 4 stop image stabilization with the new Canon EOS 1D Mark IV with a max ISO of 102,400!  That means hand-held telephoto shots in even very dark conditions!

Canon has also redesigned the internal optics to minimize secondary chromatic aberrations and improve contrast and resolution.   The minimum focusing distance has also been reduced to 3.9 feet (from 4.6 feet in the previous model).

This lens is not yet in the stores, but here’s more information on Canon’s website:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=150&modelid=19092