NECCC News

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

The Spring 2016 bulletin has been posted

The Spring 2016 bulletin has been posted

71ST ANNUAL NECCC CONFERENCE

July 15, 16, 17 2016

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Campus

http://www.neccc.org/p/next-conference.html

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Are you an artist? A writer? A photographer? a musician? YOUR HELP IS IMPORTANT WHOEVER YOU ARE. Help protect intellectual rights

Are you an artist? A writer? A photographer? a musician? YOUR HELP IS IMPORTANT WHOEVER YOU ARE. Help protect intellectual rights

Photographers have long been left out of the copyright system. But legislation for a Small Claims Process is underway that will give photographers an equal seat at the copyright table! PPA CEO David Trust explains what YOU can do to help us in this effort!

PPA.com/Grassroots

Please sign up to be part of this historic grassroots advocacy effort! Photography Copyright, Copyright for Photographers, Photographic Copyright, Copyright
Together, we can create a positive change for copyright owners across America.
By signing up, you will receive news on the latest from Capitol Hill

and requests for action when it is will be the best time to contact your congressmen.

Monday, June 13, 2016

“All About Photography” organized by Shiv Verma.

This is an invitation to join a new meet-up group “All About Photography” organized by Shiv Verma.

Joining is free and open to all irrespective of where you live. The group is for all photographers who love to travel near or far to meet fellow photographers, share in learning and capture great images. If nothing else its just a great site to learn what’s going on.

It costs nothing to join and the returns are huge.

Here is the link http://www.meetup.com/All-About-Photography/

Thanks,

Shiv

Sensor Cleaning

Sensor Cleaning, If you are a Canon User you can get free cleanings, if not Photo Connection of Colchester can do it for you...

Canon Professional Services (CPS) provides exceptional support for full-time imaging professionals. CPS members receive exclusive 24/7 phone and e-mail support, expedited and discounted equipment maintenance and repairs, Equipment Evaluation Loans, on-site support at select events and shows, discounts on Canon Live Learning seminars and workshops, and more.

Qualifications: For Silver, Gold and Platinum levels, CPS assigns a point value to each item listed on the Qualified Product lists. Points are accrued when entered into your CPS account and are used to determine your qualification. Canon Professional Services

A Clean Sensor Means More Time Shooting And Less Time “Retouching”

No matter how careful you are about changing lenses and handling your DSLR camera, dust will eventually make it’s way inside and find a home on your camera’s sensor. If your camera has the buzz and shake feature(a.k.a. automatic sensor cleaning) it will prolong the need for a manual cleaning… but not prevent one.

Checking for a dirty sensor is a fairly quick and easy thing to do. Set your camera at ISO 100 or 200. Using f/16 in Aperture Priority (Av) mode, take a shot of a blue sky or white sheet of paper. To help see the dust easier try underexposing 1 stop and dial the lens completely out of focus. If your test shot shows a bunch of dark, fuzzy spots like the image below, you probably would want to clean your sensor.

To properly clean a sensor you’ll need a blower, swabs, cleaning fluid and a high-quality sensor “scope”. Sensor cleaning also takes a fair amount of experience… which is why most people have us do it for them. We offer same-day or next-day service, depending upon what time you bring your camera in. Cleaning of the external optics of your lenses is included in the price.

Photo Connection of Colchester

199 Old Hartford Rd, Colchester, CT 06415

Phone: 860-537-2829

Monday – Closed

Tuesday – 9:30 – 6:00

Wednesday – 9:30 – 6:00

Thursday – 9:30 – 6:00

Friday – 9:30 – 6:00

Saturday – 9:30 – 5:00

Sunday – Closed

http://photoconnectionoc.com/sensor_cleaning/

APS-C Sized Sensor – $49.95

Full-Frame Sensor Camera – $69.95

An actual before cleaning test shot – no dust added

After cleaning

Photography Counselor needed

Hello! We at Camp Cody are looking for some exceptional staff for photography and I was hoping that you could help me spread the word! If you could send the information below on to any of your members who might be interested or share it on your Facebook page that would be a great help!
Thanks in advance!

Dates June 15th - August 20th, 2016.

Camp Cody Summer Camp; 9 Cody Road Freedom, NH 03836 Phone: (800) 399-4436

The Photography Counselor will plan, direct, and implement activities in Camp Cody's Photography Program. Overseeing all health and safety, risk assessments and maintenance of the Photography equipment and area, while delivering lessons and coordinating Photography into the entire camp program.

Salary: $275 - $400 per/week (Room & Board included)

Responsibilities:

Teach and stimulate the interest of staff and campers.
Implement innovative and fun lesson plans and teaching techniques.
Conduct a regular check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
Set up activity area during staff week.
Submit orders for supplies and equipment during staff week or when needed ensuring the timely arrival of materials.
Conduct an initial and end of the season inventory and store all equipment properly
Evaluate current season and make recommendations for equipment or program changes for the next season.
Work as a member of a team of counselors who provide guidance and support to all campers.
Plan and prepare for inter-camp sporting events and activities, when applicable.
Assist with all-camp events, evening programs, trips.
Other duties assigned by supervisors.

Desired Qualifications:

Training, certification, or documented experience in teaching Photography and creating relevant age appropriate activities for children starting with the basics of technique and dry land demonstration.
Competent in the use and maintenance of all Photography equipment, teaching area and equipment safety.
Knowledge of safety practices and risk assessments associated within a Photography program, area and its maintenance.
Endurance and stamina needed to provide constant programming and supervision to campers.
Ability to spend 6-8 hours a day teaching and delivering fundamental skills, techniques and activities.
Positive attitude and sense of humor.

Company description: Camp Cody is a great place to work and explore everything New England has to offer! From rivers, lakes and mountains to camp fires, log cabins, and fun on the water, we have it all! Since 1926 it has been our philosophy to provide fun through learning, friendship
and adventure. During their time with us, we also want all campers to become more self-assured and self-confident. All of this takes place in a great camp atmosphere with a diverse, unique, and fun program!

How to Apply: Apply directly online at: https://campcody.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App

CampInTouch www.campcody.campintouch.com
Camp Cody Summer Camp; 9 Cody Road Freedom, NH 03836 Phone: (800) 399-4436

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Canon Professional Services

We were recently at a wonderful State park, there were other intense photographers there, but interestingly many did not know about Canon Professional Services (CPS) or thought that you had to earn 100% income via photography to qualify. If you have a Canon camera body and a couple of lenses you likely qualify...

For Gold membership you only need 20 points, easy if you have a body and a couple of lenses

EOS 5D Mark III Body 7 points

EOS 7D Body 5 points

EOS 6D Body 5 points

EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 8 points

EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM 4 points

EF 50mm f/1.4 USM 4 points

EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 8 points

EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM 4 points

EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM 8 points

Gold membership : live 24/7 emergency phone support, expedited repair and loaner coverage, on-site support at select events and shows, or the opportunity to evaluate the latest professional equipment, CPS Gold has you covered.

Gold Membership Benefits:

New Member Welcome Kit: Welcome Letter, CPS Member Card, 1 CPS Pro Strap and 1 Rear Lens Cap, and 1 Camera Body Cap (contents subject to change)
Access to Equipment Evaluation Loans (Try Before You Buy Program)*
Expedited 3 business day service turnaround** on CPS GOLD REPAIR LIST products
20% discount on repairs on CPS GOLD REPAIR LIST products on up to 10 items per membership term
Repair Coverage Loans***
Free return shipping on CPS GOLD REPAIR LIST products sent in for service
Complimentary Canon Maintenance Service**** on up to 5 items per membership term
Onsite event and show support, as listed on the events calendar
24/7 CPS Support Hotline (domestic and international)*****
Discounted admission to select Canon Live Learning seminars and workshops