Welcome! Another edition of the newsletter. Please note that we have the Photo Expo Class Schedule finalized. Don't forget to reserve your spot since space is limited. Please visit our newsletter archive for past issues and the Events section for upcoming photo related events.
Sony Digital SLR Training & Sale Pricing
April 16th & May 17th
Sony Representative and Professional Photographer, David Birdsong, will be on hand to teach you all about the Sony Alpha Digital SLR camera system.
Click HERE to reserve your spot for the April 16th class.
Click HERE to reserve your spot for the May 17th class.
Copyright David Birdsong. Click HERE to visit Sony's site
Canon Explorer Weekend
April 17th - 19th
Canon will be in town, and they'll be rolling out the red carpet.
Thursday kicks of the event with a seminar by Rick Sammon at the Henry Ford Centennial Library (see right).
Friday, you can come into the store and check out our sale prices on ALL Canon merchandise.
Saturday, Canon will showcase the 40D camera and their PRO series printers. A model will be on hand to photograph, and product demonstration will be ongoing until about 4 o'clock.
Lighting Class
Andy Greenwell of Farmington Hills is offering a photography class on lighting. You'll learn all of the ins and outs of lighting and valuable information to help you streamline your digital workflow. Click HERE or visit AndyGreenwell.com for more information..
Click HERE to find out more information
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Formatting Your Memory Card
What is formatting your memory card?
Isn’t that the same as deleting all of the pictures? Why should I bother?
If you select your camera’s delete all function, you’ll only remove the pictures. File fragments are little computer files that tell the camera where the pictures were located may remain. Think of file fragments as the table of contents, cover page, and bibliography of a book. They may stay on the card and cause some traffic congestion. Deleting all of the pictures leaves these fragments behind. Formatting gets rid of them. If the file fragments stay on the card for long periods of time, and you keep adding new file fragments by selecting delete all pictures, you may eventually find that your memory card will fill up with file fragments and hold fewer pictures. Worse, it may cause your card to become corrupted. When a card is corrupted, you are almost guaranteed to lose some, if not all of your pictures. My experience shows that this happens at the worst possible moment, often after the trip of a lifetime. Usually a corrupted card can be fixed with formatting, but occasionally it will need to be replaced.
When should I format my card?
You should format your card first thing when you put it in your camera when the card is new. You should format it whenever switching the card to a new or different camera. You should format your card any time you want to delete all of the pictures. Basically, you should format your card often. Cards do not wear out from being formatted too many times.
Where do I format my card?
Format your card in the camera you intend to use it in. Even though you may connect the card to your computer, and you have the option of formatting the card using your computer, you should only format in the camera. Your computer may use a different type of formatting than your camera. Sometimes formatting in the computer can even keep your memory card from working in your camera.
You’re right! Now, How do I format my card?
Most cameras will have a “format” feature in the setup menu of the camera. Olympus refers to this as "Card Setup." If you can’t find this in the menu, check your camera’s instruction manual. If you still can’t find the format feature of the camera, call or stop by our store, and we’ll show you how to do it.
Fun Facts
Dearborn has been host to numerous famous residents. Of course, the first name to come to mind is Henry Ford, but Dearborn was also home to actor George Peppard of A-Team fame, and singer Bob Seger.
Did You Know?
The Argus Camera Company was founded in 1936 in nearby Ann Arbor, Michigan. Argus produced the famous rangefinder camera the C-3 for over 25 years. The company was bought and sold by Sylvania, but it is now located in Illinois, where inexpensive digital cameras are marketed under the Argus name.
Nikon and Adray's are currently trying to put together a D300 class. Keep a lookout for details to come.
Canon and Adray's are currently trying to put together a Digital Rebel class. Keep a lookout for details to come.
Rick Sammon's Travel Photography and PhotoShop Tips & Tricks Seminar
Copyright Rick Sammon. Click HERE to visit his site.
I'm pleased to announce that Rick Sammon will be giving a photo seminar on Thursday evening at the Henry Ford Centennial Library from 6-9pm. I personally have a great deal of respect for Rick's down to earth, simple explanations and examples of photography. Rick is a Canon Explorer of light and also a world renowned travel photographer. He will share his experiences with you and also show you some easy tips & tricks in Adobe PhotoShop. Be sure to bring a notebook and pen as you will surely want to take notes.
Click HERE to purchase your ticket.
Rick is also the author and photographer for the Canon Digital Learning Center (http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/) - which launched in September 2003. Rick's favorite photographs and tips can be seen on the site.
Photo Show Class Schedule
You're voices have been heard. I have asked many people what types of classes they would like to have at this year's 20th Annual Adray Camera Photo Expo & Sale. Look below to see the current class schedule, and click on the links to reserve your spot.
April 16th - 6-8pm - Weds. - Sony DSLR Class. Learn how to get the most out of your Sony Alpha DSLR and the Sony Camera system. Presented by Sony Representative and Professional Photographer, David Birdsong. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
April 17th 6-9pm - Travel Photography and PhotoShop Tips with Rick Sammon, Canon Explorer of Light. Click HERE to purchase your ticket to reserve your space.
April 19th 10am-5pm - Canon Camera Sensor Cleaning for your CANON DSLR. Canon Presents Midwest Camera Repair for a comprehensive DSLR sensor cleaning. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
May 2nd - 6-8pm Friday - Portrait & Studio Lighting - Presented by Westcott and James Schmelzer of Elite Photography. Learn about light theory, light placement, and how to take outstanding portraits. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
May 3rd 10am-5pm - Camera Sensor Cleaning for ANY DSLR camera. Adray Camera Presents Midwest Camera Repair for a comprehensive DSLR sensor cleaning. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
May 3rd - 2-4pm Saturday - Beginning PhotoShop - Presented by The Creative Camera Club of Southgate and PhotoShop Instruction, Val Vasher. Learn the basics of file management and transferring your images. Val will also go through the PhotoShop tool menu, giving you a beginner's introduction to the basic capabilities of Adobe PhotoShop. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
May 3rd - 6-8pm Saturday - Sports Photography - Presented by Midwest Photographic Workshops and Bryce Denison. Learn about the basics, the techniques and the equipment necessary for stellar actions shots of different sporting events. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
May 17th 1:30-3:30pm - Sat. - Sony DSLR Class. Learn how to get the most out of your Sony Alpha DSLR and the Sony Camera system. Presented by Sony Representative and Professional Photographer, David Birdsong. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
Copyright David Birdsong.
April 2-25 - 12th Annual Photography Exhibit - EXPOSURES: Photography 08 at the Lawrence Street Gallery. Visit LawrenceStreetGallery.com for more information.
April 14th, 21st, & 28th 7-9pm - First day of Andy Greenwell's Lighting Class in Farmington Hills. Click HERE for more information or visit AndyGreenwell.com.
April 16th - 6-8pm - Weds. - Sony DSLR Class. Learn how to get the most out of your Sony Alpha DSLR and the Sony Camera system. Presented by Sony Representative and Professional Photographer, David Birdsong. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
April 17th 6-9pm - Travel Photography and PhotoShop Tips with Rick Sammon, Canon Explorer of Light. Click HERE to purchase your ticket to reserve your space.
April 19th 10am-5pm - Canon Camera Sensor Cleaning for your CANON DSLR. Canon Presents Midwest Camera Repair for a comprehensive DSLR sensor cleaning. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
April 17th, 18th, & 19th, Thurs.-Fri. - Canon Seminar & Sale - Sale pricing throughout the three days. Canon will have a model on hand Saturday until about 4pm with demonstrations of Canon equipment and Pro series printers.
May 2nd (2-9pm) & 3rd (10-7pm) - Fri.-Sat. - 20th Annual Adray Digital Photo Expo & Sale - Many seminars and sale pricing on everything. Details HERE.
May 2nd - 6-8pm Friday - Portrait & Studio Lighting - Presented by Westcott and James Schmelzer of Elite Photography. Learn about light theory, light placement, and how to take outstanding portraits. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
May 3rd 10am-5pm - Camera Sensor Cleaning for ANY DSLR camera. Adray Camera Presents Midwest Camera Repair for a comprehensive DSLR sensor cleaning. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
May 3rd - 2-4pm Saturday - Beginning PhotoShop - Presented by The Creative Camera Club of Southgate and PhotoShop Instruction, Val Vasher. Learn the basics of file management and transferring your images. Val will also go through the PhotoShop tool menu, giving you a beginner's introduction to the basic capabilities of Adobe PhotoShop. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
May 3rd - 6-8pm Saturday - Sports Photography - Presented by Midwest Photographic Workshops and Bryce Denison. Learn about the basics, the techniques and the equipment necessary for stellar actions shots of different sporting events. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
May 17th 1:30-3:30pm - Sat. - Sony DSLR Class. Learn how to get the most out of your Sony Alpha DSLR and the Sony Camera system. Presented by Sony Representative and Professional Photographer, David Birdsong. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
Camera Clubs
Ann Arbor Camera Club
www.annarborcameraclub.org
The Creative Camera Club of Southgate
www.thesouthgatecreativecameraclub.org
Detroit Professional Photographers Association
www.dppa.net
Grosse Pointe Camera Club
grossepointecameraclub.org
Livonia Camera Club
livoniacameraclub.com
Metro-Detroit Photography Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/detroitphoto/
Motor City Camera Club - Detroit
motorcitycameraclub.com/
Negative Exposure Camera Club
Sheryl Eberhardt
PO Box 23
New Boston, Mi. 48164
(734) 735-0788
The Photographic Guild - Southfield
thephotoguild.org/
Toledo Camera Club
toledocameraclub.com
Windsor Camera Club - Ontario
windsorcameraclub.com
Store Locations and Hours
Adray Appliance Photo & Sound Center
20219 Carlysle
Dearborn, Mi. 48124
(313) 274-9500
Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pm, Closed Sunday
Adray Camera Troy
Closed March 8