Wow - changes and more changes - moving to Word Press

Well of course we are all excited for Google plus and Larry Page's take over of the world. There will be some casualties and we are among the few.


This blog is moving to  http://songofsnowphoto.wordpress.com/ 


In a nutshell, and I deliberately choose that word, we have been de-activated out of Google Shopping. Why? Well if you are under 30 and not a photographer, you may not understand that Kodak no longer manufactures Series 6 adapter rings so you may not understand why there is no UPC  code.


The same goes for Google's program that sorts through product data, always hungering for more, and not realizing the a stereocard circa late 1800s - 1900s is not an electronic component.


Or why a vintage etching from approximately the same time period is not bar coded.


As an old timer, I am amused and saddened by the education of the finest programmers. They are brilliant, logical and well intentioned most of the time. They just don't get the rest of the world, no matter how hard they pose as real people.


So as blogs owned by Google are being brought into their vast data collection system, the reliability of access is questionable. We aren't going to fight the ever increasing demand to quantify our products. We are going to move aside because whatever they are doing, I'm sure it will be beneficial for some.


Here is an article about the direction of Google that might interest you

Report: Google to Launch Data Exchange for Advertisers in Coming Week

and another one about Google Plus - an exciting idea, make an informed decision.


Google+: And You Thought Facebook Is A Privacy Nightmare (Update)


I predict Google's new efforts will be a roaring success -- until they stumble over a Rupert Murdock sized privacy blunder and public opinion turns. The way of the world.


Until then - stay safe - have fun - we wish them well. :)

A few Canon and Olympus items new on our shelves

Yellow Series 6 Filter Spiralite Coated Our Price: $16.95		Canon TC-DC58D Teleconverter For G10 G11 and G12 Cameras Our Price: $85.00
A very useful filter for black and white photography with film or digital cameras		1.4 tele converter for G series Canon cameras. Requires Canon lens adapter (not included) to fit camera body. Includes original box, case, caps. In mint condition.
Canon CB 2LZ Battery Charger For NB 7L Battery Our Price: $15.95		Canon Ring Accessory Kit For G10 G11 & G12 Cameras Our Price: $14.95
Canon battery charger for NB-&L battery which fits G10, G11and G12  cameras. In mint condition.		Ring accessory kit RAK-DC2. Replacement front ring for camera. includes black and chrome rings. Lacks blue ring. In mint condition.
Olympus BCM1 Battery Quick Charger for C7070, C8080, E1, E300 & E500 Digital Cameras Our Price: $45.95		Olympus Digital Camera Strap For E Volt Cameras Our Price: $15.95
Olympus battery quick charger for C7070, C8080, E1, E300 and E500 cameras. Includes AC cord. Tested, in excellent condition.		Olympus Digital Camera Strap For E Volt Cameras ,CSS-E002 .As new

Series 6 Lens hoods and shades - new on our shelves

Lens Hood Kodak Series 6 VI - Round Our Price: $28.69 1 in stock!		Lens Hood Series 6 Ednalite Wide Angle Our Price: $25.79 1 in stock!		Lens Hood Set Screw 40-42mm Our Price: $24.79 1 in stock!
Shades your lens from extraneous light, glare		Fits with other Series 6 accessories, shields your lens from stray light.		SIZE: 30mm depth, Looks like it fits over a 40-42mm lens barrel and the set screw tightens down with a twist. There are no threads nor other mechanism to create a filter holder with his hood
Lens Hood Series 6 Tiffen Our Price: $24.95 1 in stock!		Lens Hood Series 6 Round Kodak Chrome standard Our Price: $25.24 2 in stock!		Retaining Ring Series 6 double threaded Our Price: $11.25 2 in stock!
Fits with other Series 6 accessories, shields your lens from stray light.		Vintage Kodak lens hood, Series 6 shades lens from extraneous light.  9/16th's inch depth / 15mm		Series 6 retaining ring. Threaded on both sides. Used with an adapter or threaded lens to create a space to hold a Series 6 drop in filter. The thread on the other side allows you to attach a lens hood or other accessory
Lens Hood Series 6 Round Kodak Chrome 10mm depth Our Price: $23.24 1 in stock!		Lens Hood Series 6 Round Kodak Chrome 15mm depth Flared Our Price: $23.24 1 in stock!		Lens Hood Series 6 Round Kodak Chrome standard black Our Price: $22.95 1 in stock!
Vintage Kodak lens hood, Series 6, shades lens from extraneous light.  Approx 7/16's inch depth / 10mm		Vintage Kodak lens hood, Series 6, shades lens from extraneous light.  Approx 9/16's inch depth / 15mm		Vintage Kodak lens hood, Series 6, shades lens from extraneous light. 9/16ths inch depth / 15mm. Previous owner painted this hood with black enamel which has flaked.