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From Adobe:
 
Free Creative Cloud Memberships Exceed 2 Million
 
SAN JOSE, Calif. — March 19, 2013 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that Adobe® Creative Cloud™ has exceeded 500,000 paid individual members. The company also reported that free and trial memberships have exceeded 2 million. Free subscriptions are a proven on-ramp for customers to move to a paid Creative Cloud membership.
 
“Creative Cloud adoption continues to accelerate,” said David Wadhwani, senior vice president, Digital Media Business, Adobe. “Reaching the half-million subscription milestone in less than one year is a strong indication of customer appetite for the ongoing stream of innovation we are delivering.”
 
Adobe’s Creative Cloud is the go-to destination for creative professionals, satisfying their need to access all their creative tools and services as well as sync and store their work and collaborate with fellow creatives. Creative Cloud subscription growth is being driven by its attractive pricing as well as the frequent product, feature and service enhancements the company is providing. Adobe’s recent acquisition of Behance, the leading online social media platform for creatives, accelerates Adobe’s strategy to bring great community features to Creative Cloud.
 
Right now, students and teachers can save 60% on an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for the first year while existing Creative Suite customers can save 40%.

For a limited time, B&H is offering 6% Rewards and free shipping on select DSLR cameras.
 
Cameras Eligible for 6% Rewards

• Canon EOS 1D X
• Nikon D4
• Nikon D800E
• Nikon D800
• Nikon D600 + 28-300mm VR Lens
• Nikon D600 + 24-85mm VR Lens

 
From Wacom:
 
Wacom’s Cintiq line draws attention once again with its slim, new 13-inch interactive pen display
 
Boasting high quality HD resolution with advanced control and comfort, the new Cintiq provides an immersive experience consistent with Wacom’s family of interactive pen displays
 
19/03/2013 - Wacom, the industry leader of pen tablets for professional designers, today boosts its lineup of Cintiq interactive pen displays with the addition of the Cintiq 13HD. Aimed at creative professionals working in areas such as design, art and image editing, it combines a 13” HD screen, slim and compact design, simple setup, an adjustable stand and an improved pen for creating directly on the screen. Easily integrated into any environment, the Cintiq 13HD is the ideal tool to support creativity and enhance productivity, offering a natural and immersive experience.
 
Key to the Cintiq 13HD is its compact, slim design and easy setup with both Macs and PCs. For complete comfort, the Cintiq 13HD’s stand is optimised for use in a choice of four settings – flat, 22°, 35° and 50° and is detachable too.
 
Superior screen in HD quality
Perfect for professionals such as artists, graphic designers and photographers, the Cintiq 13HD’s best-in-class screen displays 16.7m colours to ensure life-like colour quality. In addition, the wide-format HD LED display offers a wide viewing angle of 178° and a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels that is particularly beneficial for handling intricate graphics.
 
The full Cintiq experience
As with all Wacom interactive pen displays, the Cintiq 13HD enables users to create directly on the screen for an immersive and seamless process that feels natural and saves time.
 
The new and improved cordless and battery-free Pro Pen offers advanced pen performance, superior comfort, precision and control. With 2,048 levels of pressure and tilt sensitivity, it is perfect for precision work and is ergonomically designed. The Cintiq 13HD comes with a convenient case to securely store the Pro Pen and everything else an artist needs at their fingertips including spare nibs.
 
To further improve workflow and productivity, frequently used shortcut commands are available at the user’s fingertips through four customisable and application-specific ExpressKeys and Rocker Ring. Making use of these shortcuts can save valuable time by minimising keyboard dependency.
 
With the existing 22HD, 24HD and 24HD touch, there is a Cintiq interactive pen display to suit anyone’s workflow requirements and budget.
 
Guido Möller, product manager creative products, at Wacom Europe says: “We’ve gained valuable customer feedback in developing our latest Cintiq which will support professionals and help them spur creativity on the 13” high resolution screen. Not only that, it also enhances productivity and saves creator time with new features. As with our entire Cintiq range, the new Cintiq 13HD provides a completely immersive and ergonomic pen-on-screen experience that adapts seamlessly to all working environments and practices.”
 
Pricing and availability
The new Cintiq 13HD will be available for £749.99 (incl. VAT) from April 2013 onwards at Wacom’s eStore and other retailers.
 
Inspiration from the ‘Pioneers of Now’
For further information on what can be achieved with a Wacom Cintiq, check out Wacom’s ‘Pioneers of Now’. The ‘Pioneers’ are inspiring because they have vision, talent, perseverance and stamina. But above all, they have the tools to make their new worlds a reality.
 
B&H carries Wacom Cintiq Pen Displays.

Amazon has the Seagate Backup Plus 4TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive available as a Gold Box Deal of the Day for $139.99. Compare at $179.00.

eBay (via BigValueInc) has the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens available for $149.99 with free shipping. Compare at $232.95.
 
Note: This lens is a "white box" sale and does not include OEM packaging.
 
Caveat Emptor: BigValueInc's positive feedback rating is at 98.1%. However, eBay seems to trust them enough to continue listing their auctions as "Daily Deals."

eBay (via GetItDigital) has a Canon EOS 6D DSLR Camera + EF 50mm f/1.8 Lens Bundle available for $1,799.99 with free shipping.
 
Bundle includes:

• Canon EOS 6D Body
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
• 16GB SD Memory Card
• USB SD Card Reader
• Holster - Light Travel Case
• Generic Flash
• LCD Screen Protectors
• Lens Cleaning Kit
• Memory Card Wallet
• 3 Piece Filter Kit
• and more

Adorama has the Refurbished Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera available for $2,599.95 with free shipping. Compare at $2,949.00 new.
 
Note: With the Canon Store currently out of stock of the Refurbished 5D Mark III (at 15% off), Adorama is now the most economical way to get your hands on this great camera.

From ExpoImaging:
 
Create a Strip Box, Soft Box or Shapeable Reflector
 
In Studio or on location, the Rogue XL Pro Lighting Kit gives photographers creative lighting control using speedlights, making a variable width strip box, a low profile soft box, or a multi-surface reflector. This durable, compact system of flash modifers packs flat and takes up very little room in a gear bag.
 
The XL Pro FlashBender Reflector allows you to control directional light by bouncing, curving, and reflecting the light where you want it.
 
The Strip Box Attachment is used in combination with the XL Pro FlashBender for greater edge lighting control. You can adjust the variable width of the strip to control how wide your light source will be and where the edge between highlight and shadow will fall.
 
The Soft Box Attachment is used with the XL Pro FlashBender to create more directional light than the base reflector alone, directing light forward and preventing it from going straight up. The diffusion fabric reduces specular highlights making for a beautiful main light for portraiture.
 
The Silver/Black Reflector Attachment is used with the XL Pro FlashBender to create a higher contrast light than the base reflectors medium contrast white material. The black side of the attachment can be used as a large flag, providing limited reflectivity while the light is directed forward along the reflectors edge.
 
All 4 Pieces are sold together in a single kit:

• 1x XL Pro FlashBender White Reflector
• 1x XL Pro Strip Box Diffuser Attachment
• 1x XL Pro Soft Box Diffuser Attachment
• 1x XL Pro Silver/Black Reflector Attachment

The Rogue XL Pro Lighting Kit will be available at authorized retailers for suggested retail price of $99.95.
 
B&H has the Rogue XL Pro Lighting Kit in stock.

From PocketWizard:
 
March 18, 2013 – PocketWizard, the industry leader in wireless control and synchronization of cameras, flash and light meters, announces today the release of Plus III Firmware 1.200. Firmware 1.200 includes some operational enhancements over the originial firmware version 1.100.

• The Status LED now represents battery level in a more intuitive manner.
• Improved half-press operation when engaging pre-release from a MultiMAX®
• Corrected a situation that only affected a few flash models where remote triggering might stop on a receiving radio when set on a Quad-Triggering channel (17 – 32).

Click here for complete Plus III Firmware 1.200 Release Notes.
 
*This Plus III firmware requires PocketWizard Utility version 1.54 or later, click here to download PocketWizard Utility 1.54 or 1.55
 
When you have installed the latest Utility, connect your Plus III to your computer with a standard Mini-B USB cable. Click “Check For Updates” to begin. Be sure to update all of your radios to the latest version. Your radios will only operate as expected when all radios are using the latest firmware.
 
B&H carries the PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver.

eBay (via GetItDigital) has the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens available for $599.99 with free shipping. Compare at $649.00.

 
Because of weekend travel arrangements, the Weekend Update's publication had to be postponed until Monday.

"This is The-Digital-Picture.com's Weekend Recap for the week ending March 16th, 2013.
 
In the news...
 
On Monday, Spider Camera Holster announced the Spider Monkey accessory holster. The Spider Monkey allows photographers to affix commonly needed accessories - like flashes, light meters, or external battery packs - to any belt for fast and easy access.
 
On Tuesday, we reported on Canon’s 1 Million Minutes Watched video posted to YouTube. Canon created the video to celebrate 1 Million Minutes watched on its YouTube channel.
 
On Thursday, Nikon posted firmware updates for its UT-1 Communication Unit and WR-RT10 Remote Controller Transceiver. Both firmware updates provide support for the D7100 and, in the case of the WR-RT10, provide a few additional features when paired with the WR-1.
 
In reviews...
 
On Monday, Bryan posted a review of a backpack with a not-so-obvious pronunciation – the Bataflae 32L from Gura Gear. Bryan reviewed the bag after putting it through its paces during a photographic journey through 'The Aloha State.'
 
Bryan gave the Bataflae 32L high regards because of its convenient size, high quality materials, durable construction, side tripod storage, and comfortable fit.
 
On Tuesday, Bryan posted some notes regarding his experiences using the 5D Mark III camera while in Hawaii. Bryan applauded the 5D III’s lack of sensor dust, built-in horizon level, weather sealing, and high-ISO performance – all of which proved very beneficial while on his trip.
 
And on Wednesday, Bryan added Helicopter Aerial Photography Tips to the website. If you’re planning on photographing Hawaii from the air, be sure to check out Bryan’s helpful hints and find out which aerial charter he personally recommends.
 
And, for our deal of the week…
 
On Saturday, we posted a deal where you could get a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens for $764.99. That’s more than a $280.00 savings over the standard retail price.
 
This has been the The-Digital-Picture.com’s Weekend Recap. Thanks for listening, and as always, happy shooting!"

Adobe published a notice regarding updates for Photoshop Lightroom and its DNG Converter. However, the publication dates are listed as "April 2, 2013" and the downloads are currently unavailable.
 
Note: Information on the updates may change before the intended release date.
 
From Adobe:
 
Lightroom 4.4 update
 
April 2, 2013
The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4 update includes these enhancements:

• Improved demosaic algorithm for better raw file support on cameras with X-Trans sensors. This includes the Fujifilm X-Pro1.
• Additional camera support for 23 cameras including the Canon EOS 1D C, Nikon Coolpix A, and Samsung NX300.
• Corrections and bug fixes for issues introduced in previous versions of Lightroom.

DNG Converter 7.4 update
 
April 2, 2013
This version of the DNG Converter supports over 20 new cameras including the Canon EOS 1D C, Nikon Coolpix A, and Samsung NX300. Visit the Camera Raw page for a complete list of supported cameras.
 
B&H carries Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v4.

From LensRentals:
 
A constant wish amongst our customers is cheaper shipping. Today, we're happy to announce our new subscription shipping program. This program will allow our customers to rent whatever they want, whenever they want, without having to worry about high shipping prices.
 
What is LensRentals HD?
 
LensRentals HD is a shipping discount program. By signing up, you'll get free Standard Shipping on all the orders you place for one year, and you'll even save 50% on all FedEx Overnight shipping.
 
No items are excluded from the program: if we carry it, we'll ship it free. Need a jib in Los Angeles? It's free. Need 10 tripods in Miami? Totally free.
 
Click here to learn more.
 
To support this site, click on the appropriate product review and then click the button beside the camera/lens you want to rent.

1SaleADay is featuring select DSLR cameras and lenses as their Flash Sale today. All items come with free shipping.
 
Deals include:

• Canon EOS Rebel T3i + 18-55mm IS II Lens - $549.99 (Compare at $579.00)
• Canon EOS 60D + 18-200mm IS Lens - $999.99 (Compare at $1,069.00)
• Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Lens - $169.99 (Compare at $232.95)
• Nikon D3100 + 18-55mm VR Lens - $369.99 (Compare at $446.95)
• Nikon D3200 + 18-55mm VR Lens - $559.99 (Compare at $596.95)

Check out all the DSLR camera deals at 1SaleADay.

Amazon has the Canon EOS M Mirrorless Digital Camera with EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens for $549.99 with free shipping. Compare at $599.00.

The Canon Store still has the Refurbished Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera in stock and available for 15% off - that's $2,379.33 + tax/shipping.
 
Refurbished Cameras In Stock:

Refurbished Camera	Orig. Price	Savings	Sale Price
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body	2,799.21	419.88	2,379.33
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body	1,759.20	263.88	1,495.32
Canon EOS 7D Body	1,199.20	179.88	1,019.32
Canon EOS 60D Body	719.99	108.00	611.99
Canon EOS Rebel T4i Body	639.99	96.00	543.99
Canon EOS Rebel T3i + 18-55	559.99	84.00	475.99
Canon EOS Rebel T3 + 18-55	439.99	110.00	329.99

Great deal for a great lens: eBay (via BigValueInc) has the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens (white box) for only $764.99 with free shipping. Compare at $1,049.00 new.
 
Caveat Emptor: BigValueInc's positive feedback rating has dropped a bit recently - now at 98.1%. However, eBay seems to trust them enough to continue listing their auctions as "Daily Deals."

The Canon Store has the refurbished Canon 5D Mark III in stock - and on sale at 15% off. Only $2,379.33! Act fast - these will not last long.
 
Check out the rest of the like-new refurbished Canon cameras and lenses & flashes.

Adorama has the Canon PowerShot A2300 Digital Camera available for $79.00 with free shipping.

Just added to the Photography Tips section of the site is a page about Helicopter Aerial Photography.
 
If you ever get the opportunity to photograph from a helicopter, the insights and experience shared on this page should be helpful to you. You may also find this page motivating your next photo trip.

B&H has select Vello products currently on sale for 20% off.
 
Deals include:

Item	Regular Price	Sale Price
Vello Lens Mount Adapter - Canon FD Lens to Canon EOS Camera	$36.50	$29.20
Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote Shutter Release (for Canon)	$59.95	$47.96
Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote Shutter Release (for Nikon)	$59.95	$47.96
Vello BG-C2 Battery Grip for Canon EOS 5D Mark II	$69.95	$55.96
Vello BG-C5.2 Battery Grip for Canon EOS Rebel T2i, T3i & T4i Cameras	$72.00	$57.60
Vello BG-C9 Battery Grip for Canon 5D Mark III	$99.95	$79.96

Check out the complete list of Vello 20% Off Deals.

Today only (March 13), Adorama has the SanDisk Extreme 240GB Solid State Drive available for $164.00 with free shipping. Compare at $209.99.

eBay (via GetItDigital) has the Canon EOS Rebel T4i (650D) DSLR Camera available for $546.87 with free shipping. Compare at $648.00.

eBay (via GetItDigital) has the Canon EOS 1D X DSLR Camera with free SanDisk 16GB 400X Extreme CF Card available for $6,289.99 with free shipping. Compare at $6,728.99

Use promo code 2505524955085 at B&H to get special pricing on select Datacolor Spyder4 Display Calibration products.
 
Note: Links below should work to trigger the promo field.

Item	Regular Price	Sale Price
Datacolor Spyder4Pro Display Calibration System	$169.00	$149.95
Datacolor Spyder4Elite Display Calibration System	$249.00	$219.95