Adray Camera August 2008 Newsletter

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August 2008 Newsletter

Vote For The Best of Detroit!

Let your opinion be heard! Once again, WDIV-NBC Channel 4 is holding their 'Best of Detroit' competition. We'd like to encourage you to vote for Adray's. While you're their, you can also let others know about all of the other businesses in Detroit that you love. Just click HERE or the WDIV-NBC Channel 4 logo at the left.

Canon Rebel XS - Available NOW!

Canon adds to the legacy of a long line of Digital Rebel SLR cameras with the latest Digital Rebel XS. The camera will be available in Black and Silver. It will also be packaged with an 18-55 IS lens. The BG-E5 vertical grip (pictured with camera above) offers the added flexibility of a vertical shutter release and the ability to hold an extra Li-Ion battery. Pricing on the camera with the 18-55 IS lens will be $699.99.

Adray News

Come join us for the First Annual Fall Photo Expo! The Expo will be November 7th & 8th. Those of you who are familiar with our show in May, will be pleased. We will have manufacturer's representatives on hand and numerous photo seminars. Of course, everything will be on sale! Click HERE to check out the EVENTS. We will constantly update this page, so check back regularly.

The Latest Must-Have Gadget for the Pro Photographer

Check out this great LINK to see a video showing how to use the ColorMunki. The ColorMunki Photo is the innovative new way to bring your photos from screen to print--with color perfection. Ideal for wedding, social, portrait photographers - or any passionate advocate - this color control solution delivers new technological features for display, projector and RGB/CMYK printer profiling. It's also loaded with new color creation and communication tools that allow you to grab colors from virtually anywhere, including your entire image library, preview your color palettes under different light sources and even preview for PrintSafe production under a variety of different printing methods. You'll now be able to send your images to your clients with a new level of confidence that they are viewed in a calibrated environment with the DigitalPouch communication tool. All this delivered in an all-in-one integrated solution with a streamlined interface, making the most of your digital workflow.

We now have the 'Fong'!

What's a 'Fong' you ask? Well, Gary Fong is a very talented photographer who developed his own line of shoe-mount flash diffusers to aid today's photographers. He created them out of necessity, since he was unhappy with the results he was getting with other items. For the last several years, his light modifiers have become very popular. Now you can check out the full line at Adray's as we are proud to be a Gary Fong dealer. We have in stock the Light Sphere II, the Whale Tail, the Origami, the Puffer, and more! Stop in and check them out.

Nikon's New FX Camera - D700 - Available NOW!

First impressions, simply WOW! Click HERE to buy one.

The lens pen is one of the most versatile lens cleaning tools? It has a brush on one end for loose dust and dirt, and a specially formulated tip on the other end for cleaning the lens. This is one of the best products I have seen in a long time. A must have for every gadget bag. Click HERE to buy one now for $9.99.

The Ins & Outs of HD TV's

Since color television was introduced back in the 1950's there has been no real change in the quality of television picture that we receive, until now.

Over the past few years High Definition Programming has been expanding monthly. Currently all of the major Networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and UPN) are now broadcasting many of their programs in High Definition. Morning shows such as; Good Morning America, The Today Show, and The View are all broadcast in HDTV. Starting at 7pm, you have Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. After 8pm, most programming is broadcast n High Definition. The first big difference you will see is the clarity of the image. It's like looking through a window since the pictures are crystal clear. The television signal that we are used to watching today will be eliminated in February of 2009. Our current signal consists of only 330 lines of resolution. When you watch a DVD and notice an improved picture you are watching about 460 lines of resolution. The best HDTV's produce 1,080 lines of resolution coupled with digital sound! This is the biggest improvement in a television picture since we moved away from Black and White. You have to see it to believe it!

From our experience we have found that the Sony Bravia XBR Line of LCD TV's are top of the line performers. Sony also makes numerous different levels of LCD TV's ranging from 720p (720 lines of resolution) to 1,080p (1,080 lines of resolution). Toshiba LCD TV's offer an incredible amount of features for the price. We also carry the best from the Sharp Aquos Line.

Some of the advantages of LCD TV's over the traditional tube televisions are the newer anti-glare screens and viewing angles as wide as 178 degrees! You can put the TV virtually anywhere in your living-room and have a great view of the TV. In addition, the thin profile of the LCD TV allows for a space-saving design. Some large TV's are only about 4 inches thick - you can place the right up against the wall! Better yet, we stock wall-mounts so you can hang them right on the wall.

Another great advantage to many of the LCD TV's is their ability to be used as a computer monitor. Only select models have this functionality, just ask the Adray experts and they will help find the best television for you.

So what else will you need? Most of the LCD TV's need an HDMI cable in order to be connected at the highest resolution. We're still in the process of getting the HDMI cables up on our webpage, but just ask, we can add a cable for as little as $39.99. You'll also want to add a Blu-Ray player, since Blu-Ray disks produce the high quality needed for these high resolution TV's. You may also want to consider upgrading your cable or satellite TV service to include more High Definition programming.

Is this going to cost a fortune? No, you don't need to go overboard if you don't want to. there are many TV's available for well under $1000. Also, you can still play your old DVD's on the new screens without any adapters or converters. In fact, you can even buy select Blu-Ray players that will artificially up-res your DVD's making them look close to High Definition, bringing new life out of your old movies. After the initial purchase of the display, there is really little more that you must spend. By the way, we can match or beat any legitimate price. Bring in the ad and we'll let you walk out with extra money in your wallet!

If you're still confused, we can help. Call 1-800-65-ADRAY (652-3729) and ask for one of our Television experts. Better yet, stop in and see them in person, it is amazing how good these things are in person. The Adray Television experts can do much more than read the side of the box like they do at other places. They can answer all of the tough, technical questions.

I was personally surprised at how nice the TV's looked, even when it wasn't the most expensive or top-of-the-line TV. Now if we could just get another stimulus check to put towards a new TV....

FUN STUFF

The Olympics in Beijing have put a strain on the Camera Manufacturers. They are having trouble supplying everyone with top-of-the-line super telephoto lenses (-the ones that cost several thousand dollars-). Supply and demand is expected to return to normal after the games are over.

August 17th - Sun. 1-5pm - Digital Photography for Novices - Presented by Andy Greenwell at his studios in Farmington Hills. Click HERE for details and to register.

August 23rd - Sat. - 1-5pm - Flash On Camera - Presented by Andy Greenwell at his studios in Farmington Hills. Click HERE for details and to register.

August 24, 25, & 26 - "Tailgating At The Point" - Featuring Don MacGregor, Mitch Graff, and Tony & Donna Smith. - You're invited to the PPM's Annual Summer Seminar at the Mission Point Resort, Mackinaw Island. Please visit PPM.org for more information.

September 15th, 7pm - Mon. - Deb Trombly "Let Kids be Kids" - The Days Hotel, Grand Rapids, Mi. - Please visit Professional Photographers of Michigan or RSVP with Diane Sumner - 269-686-7797.

September 16th, 7pm - Tues. - Bruce Hudson "Creating & Selling Large Family Wall Decor" - Birmingham Conference Center, Beverly Hills, Mi. - Please visit Professional Photographers of Michigan or RSVP with Steve Post - 248-449-6177.

September 20th & 21st - Hawk Fest - Lake Erie Metro Park in Brownstown TWP. Click HERE for more details.

October 25th, 11-5pm - Sat. - Mike Moats Introductory Macro Workshop - Visit tinylandscapes.com or call Mike at 586-770-3992 for details. Pre-registration is a must as class size is limited. This is the recommended pre-requisite for the Intermediate Workshop.

November 7th and 8th, 10am to 9pm - First Annual Adray Fall Photo Expo - Come join us for our first annual Fall Photo Expo. Setup similarly to our Expo in May, there will be sale pricing, manufacturer's representatives on hand and numerous photo workshops! Stay tuned for upcoming details.

November 8th, 11-4pm - Mike Moats Intermediate Macro Workshop - Visit tinylandscapes.com or call Mike at 586-770-3992 for details. Pre-registration is a must as class size is limited. This is a continuation of the Introductory Workshop.

November 10th, 6:30pm - Mon. - Rod Gleason "Focus on Family Portraiture" - Lumber Jacks Bar & Grill, Bay City, Mi. - Please visit Professional Photographers of Michigan or RSVP with Deb Groulx at: cgrow260@charter.net.

December 11th, 6:30-9:30pm - Thurs. - Canon will be sending an Explorer of Light to show off his tricks for Sports Photography. The seminar will be held at the Henry Ford Centennial Library. Tickets will become available as the plans firm up.

December 12th & 13th - Fri. & Sat. - Canon Super Sale! - Come talk to Canon's representatives and get some great last minute sale pricing on all things Canon.

Store Location and Hours

Adray Camera, TV, & Sound

20219 Carlysle
Dearborn, Mi. 48124
(313) 274-9500

Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pm, Closed Sunday

Get Map

	Vote For The Best of Detroit! Let your opinion be heard! Once again, WDIV-NBC Channel 4 is holding their 'Best of Detroit' competition. We'd like to encourage you to vote for Adray's. While you're their, you can also let others know about all of the other businesses in Detroit that you love. Just click HERE or the WDIV-NBC Channel 4 logo at the left.
Canon Rebel XS - Available NOW! Canon adds to the legacy of a long line of Digital Rebel SLR cameras with the latest Digital Rebel XS. The camera will be available in Black and Silver. It will also be packaged with an 18-55 IS lens. The BG-E5 vertical grip (pictured with camera above) offers the added flexibility of a vertical shutter release and the ability to hold an extra Li-Ion battery. Pricing on the camera with the 18-55 IS lens will be $699.99. Adray News Come join us for the First Annual Fall Photo Expo! The Expo will be November 7th & 8th. Those of you who are familiar with our show in May, will be pleased. We will have manufacturer's representatives on hand and numerous photo seminars. Of course, everything will be on sale! Click HERE to check out the EVENTS. We will constantly update this page, so check back regularly. The Latest Must-Have Gadget for the Pro Photographer Check out this great LINK to see a video showing how to use the ColorMunki. The ColorMunki Photo is the innovative new way to bring your photos from screen to print--with color perfection. Ideal for wedding, social, portrait photographers - or any passionate advocate - this color control solution delivers new technological features for display, projector and RGB/CMYK printer profiling. It's also loaded with new color creation and communication tools that allow you to grab colors from virtually anywhere, including your entire image library, preview your color palettes under different light sources and even preview for PrintSafe production under a variety of different printing methods. You'll now be able to send your images to your clients with a new level of confidence that they are viewed in a calibrated environment with the DigitalPouch communication tool. All this delivered in an all-in-one integrated solution with a streamlined interface, making the most of your digital workflow.	We now have the 'Fong'! What's a 'Fong' you ask? Well, Gary Fong is a very talented photographer who developed his own line of shoe-mount flash diffusers to aid today's photographers. He created them out of necessity, since he was unhappy with the results he was getting with other items. For the last several years, his light modifiers have become very popular. Now you can check out the full line at Adray's as we are proud to be a Gary Fong dealer. We have in stock the Light Sphere II, the Whale Tail, the Origami, the Puffer, and more! Stop in and check them out. Nikon's New FX Camera - D700 - Available NOW! First impressions, simply WOW! Click HERE to buy one. Product Spotlight The lens pen is one of the most versatile lens cleaning tools? It has a brush on one end for loose dust and dirt, and a specially formulated tip on the other end for cleaning the lens. This is one of the best products I have seen in a long time. A must have for every gadget bag. Click HERE to buy one now for $9.99.
The Ins & Outs of HD TV's
Since color television was introduced back in the 1950's there has been no real change in the quality of television picture that we receive, until now. Over the past few years High Definition Programming has been expanding monthly. Currently all of the major Networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and UPN) are now broadcasting many of their programs in High Definition. Morning shows such as; Good Morning America, The Today Show, and The View are all broadcast in HDTV. Starting at 7pm, you have Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. After 8pm, most programming is broadcast n High Definition. The first big difference you will see is the clarity of the image. It's like looking through a window since the pictures are crystal clear. The television signal that we are used to watching today will be eliminated in February of 2009. Our current signal consists of only 330 lines of resolution. When you watch a DVD and notice an improved picture you are watching about 460 lines of resolution. The best HDTV's produce 1,080 lines of resolution coupled with digital sound! This is the biggest improvement in a television picture since we moved away from Black and White. You have to see it to believe it! From our experience we have found that the Sony Bravia XBR Line of LCD TV's are top of the line performers. Sony also makes numerous different levels of LCD TV's ranging from 720p (720 lines of resolution) to 1,080p (1,080 lines of resolution). Toshiba LCD TV's offer an incredible amount of features for the price. We also carry the best from the Sharp Aquos Line. Some of the advantages of LCD TV's over the traditional tube televisions are the newer anti-glare screens and viewing angles as wide as 178 degrees! You can put the TV virtually anywhere in your living-room and have a great view of the TV. In addition, the thin profile of the LCD TV allows for a space-saving design. Some large TV's are only about 4 inches thick - you can place the right up against the wall! Better yet, we stock wall-mounts so you can hang them right on the wall. Another great advantage to many of the LCD TV's is their ability to be used as a computer monitor. Only select models have this functionality, just ask the Adray experts and they will help find the best television for you. So what else will you need? Most of the LCD TV's need an HDMI cable in order to be connected at the highest resolution. We're still in the process of getting the HDMI cables up on our webpage, but just ask, we can add a cable for as little as $39.99. You'll also want to add a Blu-Ray player, since Blu-Ray disks produce the high quality needed for these high resolution TV's. You may also want to consider upgrading your cable or satellite TV service to include more High Definition programming. Is this going to cost a fortune? No, you don't need to go overboard if you don't want to. there are many TV's available for well under $1000. Also, you can still play your old DVD's on the new screens without any adapters or converters. In fact, you can even buy select Blu-Ray players that will artificially up-res your DVD's making them look close to High Definition, bringing new life out of your old movies. After the initial purchase of the display, there is really little more that you must spend. By the way, we can match or beat any legitimate price. Bring in the ad and we'll let you walk out with extra money in your wallet! If you're still confused, we can help. Call 1-800-65-ADRAY (652-3729) and ask for one of our Television experts. Better yet, stop in and see them in person, it is amazing how good these things are in person. The Adray Television experts can do much more than read the side of the box like they do at other places. They can answer all of the tough, technical questions. I was personally surprised at how nice the TV's looked, even when it wasn't the most expensive or top-of-the-line TV. Now if we could just get another stimulus check to put towards a new TV....	FUN STUFF The Olympics in Beijing have put a strain on the Camera Manufacturers. They are having trouble supplying everyone with top-of-the-line super telephoto lenses (-the ones that cost several thousand dollars-). Supply and demand is expected to return to normal after the games are over.

Events: August 17th - Sun. 1-5pm - Digital Photography for Novices - Presented by Andy Greenwell at his studios in Farmington Hills. Click HERE for details and to register. August 23rd - Sat. - 1-5pm - Flash On Camera - Presented by Andy Greenwell at his studios in Farmington Hills. Click HERE for details and to register. August 24, 25, & 26 - "Tailgating At The Point" - Featuring Don MacGregor, Mitch Graff, and Tony & Donna Smith. - You're invited to the PPM's Annual Summer Seminar at the Mission Point Resort, Mackinaw Island. Please visit PPM.org for more information. September 15th, 7pm - Mon. - Deb Trombly "Let Kids be Kids" - The Days Hotel, Grand Rapids, Mi. - Please visit Professional Photographers of Michigan or RSVP with Diane Sumner - 269-686-7797. September 16th, 7pm - Tues. - Bruce Hudson "Creating & Selling Large Family Wall Decor" - Birmingham Conference Center, Beverly Hills, Mi. - Please visit Professional Photographers of Michigan or RSVP with Steve Post - 248-449-6177. September 20th & 21st - Hawk Fest - Lake Erie Metro Park in Brownstown TWP. Click HERE for more details. October 25th, 11-5pm - Sat. - Mike Moats Introductory Macro Workshop - Visit tinylandscapes.com or call Mike at 586-770-3992 for details. Pre-registration is a must as class size is limited. This is the recommended pre-requisite for the Intermediate Workshop. November 7th and 8th, 10am to 9pm - First Annual Adray Fall Photo Expo - Come join us for our first annual Fall Photo Expo. Setup similarly to our Expo in May, there will be sale pricing, manufacturer's representatives on hand and numerous photo workshops! Stay tuned for upcoming details. November 8th, 11-4pm - Mike Moats Intermediate Macro Workshop - Visit tinylandscapes.com or call Mike at 586-770-3992 for details. Pre-registration is a must as class size is limited. This is a continuation of the Introductory Workshop. November 10th, 6:30pm - Mon. - Rod Gleason "Focus on Family Portraiture" - Lumber Jacks Bar & Grill, Bay City, Mi. - Please visit Professional Photographers of Michigan or RSVP with Deb Groulx at: cgrow260@charter.net. December 11th, 6:30-9:30pm - Thurs. - Canon will be sending an Explorer of Light to show off his tricks for Sports Photography. The seminar will be held at the Henry Ford Centennial Library. Tickets will become available as the plans firm up. December 12th & 13th - Fri. & Sat. - Canon Super Sale! - Come talk to Canon's representatives and get some great last minute sale pricing on all things Canon.
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 Location and Hours Adray Camera, TV, & Sound 20219 Carlysle Dearborn, Mi. 48124 (313) 274-9500 Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pm, Closed Sunday Get Map
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