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Okay i just stumbled on this as i'm still using C%^&* gear

If you're planning on visiting or have visited a National park (USA Parks and residents only) April 22-September 30 2008...you might want to read this. Good Luck if you do decide to shoot for it!

Canon Digital Learning Center - Canon Photography in the Parks Photo Contest

[Tom S.]

Think they might be po'd if the winning photo was taken with a Pentax?

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...not sure it's already posted?

Coleman Canada - 2008 Photo Contest

GOOD LUCK!!

[Heinrich Lohmann]

...not sure it's already posted?

Coleman Canada - 2008 Photo Contest

GOOD LUCK!!

Before you you send them anything you might wont to think twice. ALL images submitted become the property of Coleman. I have e-mailed PENTAX a while back but did not receive an answer.

I just ckecked but the rules and regulations page was not available.

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Before you you send them anything you might wont to think twice. ALL images submitted become the property of Coleman. I have e-mailed PENTAX a while back but did not receive an answer.

I just ckecked but the rules and regulations page was not available.

Referring to this clause.

Coleman and its successors and assigns, shall own the entire title, right and interest in the photograph(s) free of any restrictions, including the right to reproduce, prepare derivative works based upon the copyright in the photograph(s), distribute by sale, rental, license, lease or lending or by other transfer of ownership, to display, and to make publicly available for download by means of the Internet, the photograph(s). You retain no rights in the photograph(s).

Rules n Regulations: (for those who cannot access it)

Official Rules and Regulations

1. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST.
A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. The COLEMAN 2008 PHOTO CONTEST ("Contest") starts at 12:00:01 p.m. Eastern Time ("ET") on July 11, 2008 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2008. The sponsor of this Contest is Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Ltd., 20 Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6Y 0M1 (the "Sponsor"). The Contest shall be subject to these Official Rules and Regulations (the “Rules”) available at Coleman Canada (the “Website”). By entering, all participants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Rules. Entrants who do not follow the Rules will be disqualified.

2. ELIGIBILITY. CONTEST IS OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF CANADA; who have reached the age of 18 or the legal age of majority according to their province/territory of residence AS OF THE DATE OF THEIR ENTRY; except employees of Sponsor, its advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization, and members of their respective immediate families living in the same household; subject to approval from the Regie des alcools, des courses et des jeux regarding the Province of Quebec. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 PM ET ON September 30, 2008. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

3. ENTRY FORM. To enter, completely fill out the electronic entry form and upload your photo. Entry form available online at Coleman Canada (the “Website”). Limit of one entry per person per category per month. Photos will be accepted only in electronic format from the original photographer. Photographs that are claimed to have infringed any third party’s rights will be disqualified. Digital photos shot with a camera must have a minimum resolution of at least 2 mega pixels. Digital photos that are scanned must be scanned at a resolution of at least 150 lines per inch or equivalent with a minimum output size of 5x7". All submitted photographs must be in one of JPG format. By submitting a photograph, you do hereby grant, convey, sell, assign, and transfer to Sponsor, its successors and assigns, as assignee, all of your right, title, and interest in and to the photographs, the copyrights to the photograph(s), any registrations and copyright applications relating to the photograph(s) and any extensions and renewals thereof, all droit morale rights to the photographs, and any derivative use of the photograph(s), including, but not limited to, the sole and exclusive right of copying, engraving, reproducing, and multiplying the photograph(s) in any form in any medium. You further warrant and represent that: (a) you are the sole owner of the photograph(s), including but not limited to, all copyright rights therein; (b) you have the authority to enter into this assignment; (c) this assignment does not infringe any third parties rights; (d) the photograph(s) have not been published in such a way as to lose any of its copyright protection; and (e) there is no pending or threatened lawsuits concerning any aspect of the photograph(s). You hereby confirm that upon submission of the photograph(s), Coleman and its successors and assigns, shall own the entire title, right and interest in the photograph(s) free of any restrictions, including the right to reproduce, prepare derivative works based upon the copyright in the photograph(s), distribute by sale, rental, license, lease or lending or by other transfer of ownership, to display, and to make publicly available for download by means of the Internet, the photograph(s). You retain no rights in the photograph(s). Sponsor is not responsible for: any incorrect or inaccurate entry information; human error; technical malfunctions; congestion, failures, omission, interruption, deletion, or defect of any telephone network, computer online systems, computer equipment, servers, providers, or software, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer relating to or resulting from participation in this Contest; inability to access the Website or any pages thereof; theft, tampering, destruction, or unauthorized access to, or alteration of entries; data processing that is processed late or incorrectly or is incomplete or lost due to telephone, computer or electronic malfunction or traffic congestion on telephone lines or the Internet or any web site; printing; administrative or other errors of any kind or any combination thereof. Proof of entering information at the Website is not considered proof of delivery or receipt. Illegible, incomplete and duplicate entries will be disqualified. All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. False and/or deceptive entries or acts shall render entrants ineligible. Any information collected by registering to enter the Contest shall be used only in a manner consistent with these Rules and with the Sponsor’s Online Privacy Policy.

4. PRIZES. Subject to the receipt of sufficient eligible entries, Sponsor will award: one (1) grand prize for best overall photo, judged from all images submitted; and one (1) first, one (1) second and one (1) third place prize for each of three (3) categories. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prize or part of a prize with items of equal or greater value. Grand Prize consists of one (1) Somerset Pass™ 10 Person Tent (item # 9230-174C), four Mountain Lodge™ Sleeping Bag (item # 8143B939C), one (1) Double QuickBed® (item # 5998M310C), one (1) 4-in-1 QuickBed® (item # 5998A390C),one (1) 12V Inflate- All® QuickPump™ (item # 2000001031), one (1) 62 qt Wheeled Xtreme® Cooler (item # 6262A707G) , one (1) 2 Burner Stove InstaStart™ (item # 2000001220), one (1) Northstar® Propane Lantern with carry case (item # 2500C722C), one (1) Camping Coffeemaker (item # 2000000722), one (1) PENTAX Waterproof Digital Camera. The approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $1944.83. Prizes for the three (3) categories consist of 1st Category Camping Vacation: one (1) first place prize – one (1) PENTAX Waterproof Digital Camera approximate retail value $400.00 & One (1) Event 14™ Shelter (item #2000001203) approximate retail value $259.99; one (1) second place prize – one (1) Weekender™ Hammock (item #2000001210) approximate retail value $139.99 and one (1) third place prize – one (1) 50 Quart Portable Blender (item# 850-860C) approximate retail value $69.99. 2nd Category Weekend Adventure: one (1) first place prize - one (1) PENTAX Waterproof Digital Camera approximate retail value $400.00 & one (1) RoadTrip™ Grill LXE (item # 9949-750C) approximate retail value $269.99; – one (1) second place prize – one (1) Runamuck™ X35 Backpack (item # 2000000384) approximate retail value $129.99; one (1) third place prize – one (1) StormBeam™ Dynamo Lantern (item # 2000000961) approximate retail value $49.99. 3rd Day Tripping: one (1) first place prize – one (1) PENTAX Waterproof Digital Camera approximate retail value $400.00 & one (1) Fold N' Go™ 2 Burner Stove (item# 5442AA50C) approximate retail value $119.99 ; one (1) second place prize – one (1) 20 qt Stainless Steel Jug (item # 6505-707G) approximate retail value $89.99; one (1) third place prize – one (1) Beach Shade (item # 2000001202) approximate retail value $69.99. Total approximate retail value of all prizes to be won is $4339.74

5. WINNER SELECTION. The photos will be judged by a panel of not less than 4 judges. A decision will be made on October 15, 2008 at 1:00 pm in Hillsburgh, ON Canada. Winners will be required to correctly answer a time-limited, mathematical, skill-testing question without assistance or mechanical or electronic aid. All decisions of the independent contest judging panel are final.

6. WINNER NOTIFICATION. Winners will be notified by telephone and/or email the week of October 20, 2008. Winners will be required to complete, execute (notarize) and return a standard Affidavit of Eligibility, a Winner’s Release and Assignment Form confirming compliance with these Rules and acceptance of the prize as awarded and if required such other agreements as are necessary to secure for Sponsor the rights required by the Rules, including a Model Release form to be completed by all individuals depicted in the winning photo. The Affidavit and Winner's Release and Assignment form, and Model Release Form if applicable must be returned within 14 days of receipt. Failure to return all required documents in this time period will result in the winner being disqualified and an alternate winner selected.

7. PERSONAL INFORMATION. Information gathered from the online entry form will be used by Sponsor in connection with the Contest and in accordance with Sponsor’s Online Privacy Policy. By entering the contest, each entrant consents to the use of their name, address (city and province only), likeness (photograph) and statements by the Sponsor without compensation or limitation.

8. Sponsor reserves the right to terminate or modify the Contest in any way that it deems to be fair and equitable in the event of an occurrence which may materially affect the proper play of the Contest. Any complaint respecting the conduct or organization of this Contest may be submitted to the Regie des alcools, des courses et des jeux for a ruling. Any complaint respecting the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the Regie only for the purpose of helping the parties reach a settlement.

9. Subject to paragraph 8, if for any reason this Contest is not capable of running as planned, or if this Contest or any website associated therewith (or any portion thereof) becomes corrupted or does not allow the proper playing of the Contest and processing of entries per these Rules, or if infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, actions by entrants, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes, in Sponsor's sole opinion, corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Contest, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual implicated in such action, and/or to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this Contest or any portion thereof. If such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension occurs, notification will be posted on the Website. Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any website or undermine legitimate operation of the program is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify and seek damages from any such individual to the fullest extent permitted by law. In the event of dispute over source of any electronic entry, the entry will be attributed to the authorized account holder of the email account. The "authorized account holder" is deemed the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, service provider or other online organization that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.

10. No substitution for, or transfer of, or cash equivalent of, prizes will be allowed. The chances of being selected depend upon the total number of entries received. Void where prohibited. The contest is subject to all applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal laws.

All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
Value of prizes are in Canadian dollars.