June 2005: Canon EOS News and What's New at The-Digital-Picture.com

Wednesday, June 29, 2005

Canon Professional Services (CPS) Europe has posted Issue 13. There is always good information to be found here.

Thursday, June 23, 2005

Canon has released yet another round of firmware updates for the 1Ds Mark II (version 1.1.3) and the 1D Mark II (version 1.2.3). Canon indicates that "Pressing the DISPLAY button right after shooting images resulted in an abnormal display and the camera would freeze. Images are not lost when this occurs. Also, removing and then reloading the battery restores the camera to normal operation. This version 1.1.3 (or 1.2.3) firmware incorporates fixes for the issue described above."

Huge price drop: J&R.com has the Gretag Macbeth Eye-One Display monitor calibrating hardware/software on sale for $59.88 (Direct Link).

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Don't forget - the Canon rebates end July 15th. And $500 off a Canon EOS 1D Mark II sounds like a great deal to me.

Friday, June 17, 2005

I have uploaded pictures to the sample and regular galleries. Here are some of them ...
Sunset Picture
Blue Jay
Gray Squirrel
Kid Soccer Picture
Cardinal
Half Moon
Squirrel Picture
Little Girl
A Pair of Blue Jays
Mourning Dove

A new gallery is online ...
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens Sample Gallery

Many sample pictures have been added to the ...
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L USM Lens Sample Gallery

Canon has EOS 20Da information online.

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

New reviews online ...
Gitzo G1548 Carbon Fiber Tripod Review
Canon RC-1 Wireless Remote Review
Gitzo Padded Tripod Bag GE10P Review
Gitzo Padded Tripod Bag GE12P Review
Gitzo Padded Tripod Bag GE14P Review
Lightware z600 Long Lens Case Review

Microsoft has released Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer for Windows XP. "The Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer is a free “PowerToy” for Microsoft Windows XP that provides the ability to view, organize, and print photos captured in RAW image formats from supported digital cameras."

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

It is the time of year when those of us in the US are starting to think about our July 4th holiday plans. Typically included in those plans is at least one fireworks event. This year, take your camera. It is easy to get beautiful fireworks pictures - learn how with the Fireworks Photography Tips.

Friday, June 3, 2005

Two new reviews online ...
Lowepro Pro Trekker AW II Camera Backpack Review
Lowepro Lens Trekker 600 AW Camera Backpack Review

Thursday, June 2, 2005

Lexar has posted an Advisory for Owners of Lexar Professional 80x CompactFlash Cards indicating that new firmware is available as promised.

Microsoft and Imaging Industry Leaders Unveil Support for Digital Camera RAW in Windows

A 20D for Astrophotographers - Canon has introduced the EOS 20Da Digital SLR to the rest of the world.