To celebrate the holiday season, I want to give away an Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Digital Camera. It's one of my favorite compact cameras, and I think someone else should enjoy one too.
The TG-1 is what I used for my last trip to Maui to photograph the beauty both topside and underwater. It's fast f/2.0 lens combined with rugged performance makes it the perfect camera to slide into a pocket of your board shorts or day pack. Plus, I love the built-in GPS that geotags my photos on the spot. Check out some of my underwater images from the TG-1.
How to Participate
Participation is open from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16, 2012, PST. First, follow me on Instagram (http://instagram.com/derrickstory). You'll have to set up a free account. Instagram is an app that you can download from the iTunes App Store. My Instagram handle is: derrickstory
Then post a photo of your favorite camera. Add hashtags #FavoriteCamera and #DerrickStory to the post. (I'm going to try to follow you back too!)
Personal note: My goal has been to post a photo a day on Instagram, and as a result I feel like I've added a new facet to my photography. It's a great outlet for pure creativity.
On the week of Dec. 17, I'm going to publish some of my favorite images from this event here on The Digital Story. The camera recipient will be randomly selected from participants who published Instagram photos that follow the criteria outlined in this post. The Olympus TG-1 will be shipped the week of Dec. 17, 2012.
Short Version of How to Participate
This is for fun! So I hope you join in the spirit that's intended. So, in short, here's a review of how to participate:
- Participation is open from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16, 2012, PST.
- Follow me on Instagram (http://instagram.com/derrickstory). If you already follow me, you can skip this step :-)
- Post a photo of your favorite camera on Instagram.
- Add hashtags #FavoriteCamera and #DerrickStory to the post.
- The recipient of the camera will be randomly selected from participants who meet the criteria outlined in this blog post.
- The TG-1 giveaway is void where prohibited.
I can't wait to see the images you post...
You can find more photo tips and "photography how tos" on my Pinterest page.
BTW: The Olympus TG-1 that I have to give away is brand new and in the box... never been used!
Hi Derrick,
Just a couple of questions:
Does our favourite camera have to be one we own?
And if not, are we violating any copyright laws to use an existing picture of another camera (e.g. a press/promo image of an E-M5?)
-Iain
I was going to ask why instagram, but then I compared your numbers there to your twitter numbers and I can now see why you're driving people to it.
Yes, the idea is a favorite camera that you use and own. Then capture an image of it that expresses your fondness of the device.
Hi Derrick,
Instagram was not very stable for me but I finally got it to work. Followed your directions. Wanted to clarify that my photo is of a camera I own but can't use due to age but it certainly inspires me. Instagram: ticker46
Thanks for your great podcasts and app!
John
Hello Derrick, thank you for hosting this great giveaway! How will you notify the winner and when will you notify the winner? Thanks!