Canon News, Nikon News and What's New (Page 2) Report News & Deals

"This is The-Digital-Picture.com's Weekend Recap for the week ending May 18th, 2013
 
In the news...
 
On Tuesday, Nikon announced their fastest mirrorless lens yet – the 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2. The new lens features a silent wave motor (SWM) and a manual focus ring, a first for 1-series mirrorless lens. The lens is scheduled to be available in June.
 
Also on Tuesday, Canon announced the development of a new picture style called “Video Camera X-series Look.” The new picture style is aimed at video shooters and captures video with lower contrast for easier color grading in post.
 
And to wrap up Tuesday’s news, Canon officially announced the long-awaited Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Lens with built-in 1.4x Extender. When the lens hits the shelves later this month, it will carry an MSRP of $11,799.00. We have one on pre-order and are anxious to see how it performs.
 
On Thursday, Think Tank Photo announced the Logistics Manager 30 rolling camera bag. The Logistics Manager 30 features over 3,500 cubic inches of storage, robust carry handles, and lockable security zippers. And, if you’re interested in one of Think Tank Photo’s high-quality camera bags (including the Logistics Manager 30), use the links on our site to receive a free gift with your purchase of $50.00 or more.
 
In site news and reviews...
 
On Monday, Bryan posted his review of the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens. The publication of this review was significantly delayed because of the difficulties involved in obtaining an optimal copy of the lens. However, once a good copy was obtained, the lens produced results with impressive image quality. As the Tamron 24-70mm VC is unique in this focal range with built-in stabilization, it will certainly prove useful to those who are successful in obtaining the best of what Tamron has to offer.
 
Also this week, we’ve added drop-down menus to the site’s menu bar to allow for faster access to the site’s most popular content. We hope you enjoy the small change.
 
And, for our deal of the week…
 
On Saturday, we posted a deal from DigitalRev where you could get a Canon EF 70-300mm IS USM Lens for $379.00. That’s more than a 40% savings off the normal retail price.
 
This has been the The-Digital-Picture.com’s Weekend Recap. Thanks for listening, and as always, happy shooting!"

Refurbished Lenses & Flashes:

1. Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 AF-S (Many Nikon “D” primes)
2. Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS (Canon 24-105, 24-70 f/4 IS, 24-70 f/2.8 II)
3. Canon 85mm f/1.2 L
4. Canon 85mm f/1.8 (Canon 100m f/2)
5. Canon 70-200 f/2.8 NON IS (Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS I and II)
6. Canon 100-400 IS L (Canon 28-300 IS L)

From LensRentals Blog:

"I [Roger] get asked about 15 times a week, 'How can I get the dust out of my lens?' The right answer is you don’t. All lenses have dust in them and it doesn’t affect the images at all 99% of the time. Even if you clean it all out, it will be back after you use the lens a few times.
 
There are occasionally times that large dust specs very near the rear element are visible in an image, though. There also is the very real issue of resale value; a dusty lens tends to bring a lower price than one without much dust. The right answer in these cases is “send it in for factory service, they’ll disassemble it and clean it.” Doing it yourself is risky.
 
After I give all of those answers, a lot of people tell me they have an old lens no longer under warranty, not worth the cost of sending it in for factory cleaning, and they are really handy and want to do it themselves. For those people, we’ve put up this post showing how to get dust out of some fairly easy to reach locations."

See Roger's full guide for cleaning your lens. Be sure to read all the warnings carefully before trying this yourself.

• Hasselblad H5D-60
• Olympus PEN E-P5
• Olympus PEN E-PL6
• Phase One IQ260*
• Pentax Ricoh GR
• Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G6
• Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LF1

* denotes preliminary support
 
New Lens Profile Support in the Camera Raw 8.1 Release Candidate

Release Notes
 
Camera Raw 8.1 RC includes support for HiDPI capable displays.
 
Getting Started

1. Download the Camera Raw 8.1 and/or DNG Converter 8.1 release candidates
2. Quit out of Photoshop CS6 and Adobe Bridge.
3. Open the download file and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Ask questions or share your feedback in the Camera Raw forum

Download
 
Camera Raw 8.1 Release Candidate - Windows | Macintosh
DNG Converter 8.1 Release Candidate - Windows | Macintosh
 
B&H carries Adobe Photoshop CS6.

• Canon EOS T4i DSLR Camera
• Canon EF-S 18-55mm Image Stabilized Lens
• Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens
• Other accessories

• Holds and transports all types of gear on location.
• Organizer side pocket for various equipment.
• Interior pockets for extra organization.
• Two clear accessory bags included for miscellaneous items.
• Quickly deployable roller handle.
• Large front organizer pocket.
• Expandable front pocket for large items.
• TSA-approved main zipper lock for added security.
• Tripod cup, strap, and rain cover included.

The Logistics Manager 30 answers a question often asked by working photographers: ‘How can I transport all of my gear into the field, have quick access to it, and secure it from loss or theft? We took the design and engineering principles we pioneered in our line-up of award-winning rolling camera bags and applied them to this very roomy pro photographer logistics solution.
 
Specifications

• Internal Dimensions: 13.75”W x 27.5”H x 8.25 – 10”D (35 x 70 x 21 – 25.5cm)
• External Dimensions: 15.75”W x 30”H x 11.5”D (40 x 76 x 29cm)
• Weight: 16 – 20 lbs (7.3 – 9.1 kg) (depending on accessories used)

Note: Use the links from this site to get a free gift with your purchase of $50.00 or more at Think Tank Photo!

• Dimensions: 60 × 60 cm
• Includes front and rear diffuser and carry bag

Easy soft box ESB 40-40

• Dimensions: 40 × 40 cm
• Includes front and rear diffuser and carry bag

Flash unit holder FGH 40-60

• Adapter between compact flash units and Easy soft boxes
• Adjustable flash shoe height
• Can be attached to Metz lighting tripods LS-247 and LS-200

Lighting tripod LS-247

• Maximum height: 247 cm / load: 3 kg
• With air cushioning

Lighting tripod LS-200

• Maximum height: 200 cm / load: 2.5 kg
• With air cushioning

Technical specifications for Mini soft boxes
 
Mini soft box SB 30-20

• Colour: white
• Dimensions: 30 × 20 cm
• Includes rear diffuser and carry bag

Mini soft box SB 22-16

• Colour: white
• Dimensions: 22 × 16 cm
• Includes rear diffuser and carry bag

Mini soft box SB 18-15

• Colour: white
• Dimensions: 18 × 15 cm
• Includes rear diffuser and carry bag

Technical specifications for Mini Octagon soft boxes
 
Mini Octagon soft box SB 34-34

• Colour: white
• Dimensions: Ø 34 cm
• Includes rear diffuser and carry bag

Mini Octagon soft box SB 20-20

• Colour: white
• Dimensions: Ø 20 cm
• Includes rear diffuser and carry bag

Mini Octagon soft box SB 15-15

• Colour: white
• Dimensions: Ø 15 cm
• Includes rear diffuser and carry bag

B&H carries Metz products.

• 16MP CMOS Sensor
• 5x Zoom Lens - 28-140mm 35mm Equivalent
• 3.0" LCD Display
• Waterproof to 33' Deep
• Shockproof for Drops Up to 5'
• Full HD 1080p Video
• GPS Data Logging and E-Compass Function
• Built-In Map Displayed on LCD

• Nikon D3X DSLR Camera
• Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Lens - Refurbished
• Nikon SB-700 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished
• Nikon EN-EL4a Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack
• Red Giant Adorama Production Bundle