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Month: December 2019

Fill the frame for a penny, all through January

December 31, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

That’s right, the deal is BACK! From January 1st through 31st, if you purchase any frame, you get the print that goes inside for a

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Half-week homework: Family time

December 25, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

The stores are all closed today, but it wouldn’t be a Wednesday without an imaging challenge, eh? This week, your mission is to record your

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Free download: Story-starters for the family historian

December 24, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

We’re closing at 4:00 PM sharp today and won’t be back until Thursday so that we Mike’s folk can spend some time with our families,

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Why you should avoid the gray market and buy from your local camera store instead

December 20, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

The last thing anyone wants to hear when contemplating an opportunity to pay an unbelievably low price for high-end merchandise is also usually the most

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Half-week homework: Unleash your inner designer

December 18, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

Here on the Mike’s Camera blog, we spend a lot of time talking about images as if they’re born in their (more or less) final

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Panasonic power-pack of promotional savings

December 17, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

There are eight days left in the week before Christmas, and there’s still plenty of time to pick up a jaw-dropping gift for the photographer

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Quick firmware update for α7R IV owners

December 17, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

Picture the worst: everyone’s together, you’re finally taking those family portraits you’ve been thinking about, but your camera’s just not working right! That’s why it’s

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How to take great family portraits (a few easy tips)

December 16, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

Thanksgiving is over, but Christmas, Chanukah, New Year’s Eve, and more are right around the corner—plenty more chances to get the whole clan in one

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Extended hours begin today

December 14, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

It’s Saturday morning, the gang is all here, Surrounded by cameras and full of good cheer. If you’re like most you’ll find it hard to

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Perfect presents for photographers!

December 12, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

The lists you’ve all been waiting for are here at last! Comb through our curated favorites for every imaging enthusiast in your life and make

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Half-week homework: Candy & cookies

December 11, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

Is there a sweeter season than Christmas time? Like the culmination of every four year old’s wildest fantasies, sugary treats abound, with cookies and brownies

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New firmware for two RF lenses (astrophotographers take note)

December 10, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

A quick update for astrophotographers interested in optimizing their Canon’s performance: the RF 24–105mm f/4 L IS USM and RF 70–200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

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Still time to save on holiday cards and unique calendars

December 8, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

Time flies when it’s time to get festive. It’s the second Sunday of Advent already, but don’t worry—there’s still plenty of time to craft some

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Meet the Reps this holiday season (2019 schedule)

December 6, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

Ahhh, December: an exciting and busy time for everyone, definitely including the photo industry. Mike’s Camera is proud to host our annual parade of visits

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Flatirons Photo Club: photos & food next Thursday in Boulder!

December 5, 2019 John Kieffer, Flatirons Photo Club

The Flatirons Photo Club meets at Mike’s Camera in Boulder next Thursday, December 12th, 6:30 PM for our Annual Holiday Meeting & Photography Competition! Enjoy members’

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Half-week homework: Musical instruments

December 4, 2019 Dustin Sigaty

Today marks an unusual coincidence in musical history. 63 years ago, in 1956, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins walked into

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