Year End "Tax Shopping" Ideas for Photographers

Year End "Tax Shopping" Ideas for Photographers

<P><IMG style="MARGIN: 2px; FLOAT: left" alt="Nikon D3100" src="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images345x345/730210.jpg" width=150 height=150>One of the fun things about the last week of the year can be looking for those last minute tax write-off purchases. Now is the time to pick up that camera, computer or printer that you'll need or want soon and deduct the price from your photo income. We've put together a few of our best ideas for your tax buying wish list...</P>
<P>Top on our list is the new <STRONG><A href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/730210-REG/Nikon_25472_D3100_Digit... target=_blank><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN style="COLOR: #0066cc">Nikon D3100</SPAN></SPAN></A></STRONG> is a great new "entry level" camera suitable as both a walking-around camera for when you don't want to lug something bigger and as a backup for many projects. But there are lots of other great ideas...<!--break--></P>

<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">And I'm particularly excited by the new <STRONG><A href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/738107-REG/Epson_SP4900HDR_Stylus_... target=_blank>Epson Stylus Pro 4900</A></STRONG> which finally allows both photo and matte black inks to be loaded at once. My goal is to get one to replace both my venerable Epson 4000 and my newer Epson 4880 since I won't need to leave two printers loaded just to print on art and photo paper.</P>
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<P>And for those quick shots when your camera is stuck in your pack or out in the car I love the new <A href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/675614-REG/Canon_4181B001_PowerSho... target=_blank>Canon SD1400IS </A>which has an unbelievable combination of a reasonable 14MP image and 720p HD video for $179! Or if you don't need full&nbsp;1080p the <A href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/675608-REG/Canon_4214B001_PowerSho... target=_blank>Canon SD1300IS </A>provides 12MP and&nbsp;VGA video&nbsp;for a stunning $129. If you'd prefer to make fewer compromises in ISO and image quality and are willing to tolerate a slightly bigger camera and a bigger hit to your pocket book the <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZSHNGS?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=firstfloorso... target=_blank>Canon Powershot S95 </A>is selling out everywhere at its typical price of about $400 but <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZSHNGS?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=firstfloorso... target=_blank>Amazon still has a few left</A>&nbsp;at the higher price of $489.</P>
<P>The brand new Nikon D7000 is also proving very hard to get. An amazing prosumer camera that will replace the Nikon D300S for many shooters you can still <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042X9LCO?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=firstfloorso... target=_blank>snag one this week in a kit with the 18-105 lens for $1499 from Amazon</A>.</P>
<P>For Canon shooters looking to upgrade in the mid-range of D-SLR it is hard to beat the <A href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/732047-REG/Canon_4460B003_EOS_60D_... target=_blank>Holiday reduced price of $999 for a Canon 60D at B&amp;H</A>. B&amp;H is also offering extensive rebates for anyone buying a <A href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/newsLetter/Canon-Double-Rebates.jsp?cm_... target=_blank>Canon D-SLR with lens </A>or flash or a <A href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/newsLetter/Rebates.jsp/BI/1806/KBID/2445" target=_blank>Nikon D-SLR with lens</A>.</P>
<P>And if you've been holding off upgrading to a new phone, now is the time. <A href="http://wireless.amazon.com/?tag=firstfloorsoftwa" target=_blank>Amazon Wireless </A>has some amazing deals with top of the line Android phones like the <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TLMQG8?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=firstfloorso... target=_blank>Samsung Captivate </A>(I love mine!), <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003RCJA6S?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=firstfloorso... target=_blank>HTC Aria</A> (the smallest Android phone, but powerful nonetheless) or <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003HC8NUW?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=firstfloorso... target=_blank>Droid Incredible</A> (a great option for Verizon customers) available for as little as $.01 with a new activation or $99 if you're upgrading.</P>
<P>And if you still have funds burning a hole in your pocket there is nothing hipper than an <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00365F6H8?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=firstfloorso... target=_blank>Apple&nbsp;iPad</A> for showing off your photos.</P>
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