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From PocketWizard:
 
Free update provides compatibility with several new cameras and dramatic improvements to HyperSync, further removing the barrier to x-sync limitations.
 
So. Burlington, VT – June 12, 2013 – LPA Design, manufacturers of PocketWizard Photo Products, the world leader in wireless control of cameras, flash lighting and light meters, announces today a major update to its ControlTL firmware for the MiniTT1, FlexTT5, PowerMC2 and PowerST4 radios and minor updates for the Plus III and MultiMAX radios.
 
The new ControlTL firmware (version details below) provides compatibility for several new Canon and Nikon cameras, greatly improves the performance of PocketWizard’s exclusive HyperSync feature and resolves bugs in previous versions. It is available now as a free download using the PocketWizard Utility and it is strongly recommended that all current owners of the MiniTT1, FlexTT5, PowerST4 and PowerMC2 update all their radios to the latest firmware for best performance. Any current owner of the ControlTL system can easily install this version via USB connection and update their PocketWizard radios for free. Complete details are available at the PocketWizard website here.
 
The new firmware includes complete compatibility for the Nikon D600 and D3200 cameras and manual power control compatibility for the Canon EOS 6D, EOS-1D X and EOS Rebel T4i cameras.
 
In addition to the new camera compatibility, this new firmware version offers significantly improved HyperSync flash performance. This exclusive feature offers photographers the ability to use studio flash well beyond their camera’s normal x-sync speed, for greatly expanded creative control.
 
“Our PocketWizard HyperSync technology has redefined studio flash photography for those working outdoors,” said Dave Schmidt, Vice President of Marketing at LPA Design, the company that manufacturers PocketWizard Photo Products. “When photographers can go beyond the normal x-sync shutter speed limitation of 1/200 second or so, they can create an entirely new look whether they need to reduce ambient light to achieve shallow depth-of-field, or freeze action, or both, photographers can now do so quickly, simply and with more creative control than ever before.”
 
Adventure photographer Tom Bol has been using the new firmware in beta version for the past month and had this to say about the latest version, “Performance with the new software in my MiniTT1, FlexTT5 and ST4s is remarkable.” You can read more about what Tom had to say on the ProPhotoCoalition website.
 
Any owner of PocketWizard MiniTT1, FlexTT5, PowerMC2 or PowerST4 can benefit from the latest firmware. This release also includes several bug fixes found in earlier versions. “Downloading and installing the latest firmware is one of the simplest and smartest things a creative photographer can do,” Schmidt added. “We’ve designed our products to be reliable and upgradable because it allows owners of PocketWizard radios to keep their equipment up-to-date as new cameras, flash units and features are introduced.”
 
The Plus III and MultiMAX radios also have new firmware. The new firmware for the Plus III resolves some minor bugs. The MultiMAX firmware, which has been available for a while in beta, adds two new features.
 
PocketWizard Utility version 1.54 or newer is required before installing these updates. For more information on the latest firmware versions and how to update PocketWizard products via USB connection visit: http://www.pocketwizard.com/support/downloads/
 
The latest firmware versions are:

• 6.400 for the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Canon
• 3.400 for the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Nikon
• 5.400 for the PowerST4
• 2.400 for the PowerMC2
• 1.200 for the Plus III
• 7.51 for the MultiMAX

B&H carries PocketWizard products.

B&H has the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (5th Generation) available for $149.00 with free shipping. Compare at $174.99.

B&H has notified us that their current 4% Rewards promotion is expiring on June 15. If a new Canon/Nikon DSLR camera or lens is on your wish list, you may want to pick it up while the 4% Rewards and instant rebates are in effect.

B&H has the Tascam DR-05 Digital Audio Recorder available for $73.90. Compare at $99.00.

From Datacolor:
 
Creating extraordinary images may seem daunting. It’s important to choose the right combination of tools to bring your work to the next level. Combining Spyder products with onOne Software solutions will enable you to work confidently throughout your workflow. You'll have everything you need to solve the most common problems in digital photography, correct your color, maximize your creativity and realize your photographic vision.
 
Join us, Tuesday, June 18th from 2PM-3PM EDT, as Datacolor Experts David Saffir and C. David Tobie explore the tools and techniques necessary for having controlled focus and enhancing or limiting depth of field along with focus related issues related to color management.
 
Be sure to attend to hear our special partnership announcement!
 
An interactive Q&A will take place throughout the webinar to answer any questions you may have.
 
Webinar attendees will have the chance to win a free Spyder4PRO or onOne Software Perfect Photo Suite 7 and receive exclusive discount offers!
 
Title: Focus Control: Before, During, and After the Shot Co-sponsored by onOne Software
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
 
Register here.
 
B&H carries Datacolor Products.

Microsoft has posted Camera Codec Pack 16.4.1899.0416 for download.
 
Download:
 
Windows Vista / Windows 7
Windows 8
 
The update includes support for the Canon EOS 6D, Rebel T4i and Nikon 1 V1, D600, and D5200 as well as many others. Check out the Windows 7 download link for a complete list of supported cameras.

From Lowepro:
 
Get the ultimate flexibility and fast access with the Transit AW series. The innovative UltraFlex™ fit system provides multiple ways to organize and protect your camera, laptop/tablet and personal gear via the central flex divider. Rotate from back to front for rapid access. Use the full-panel access to outfit with an attached long lens.
 
Premium features include: a dedicated tablet compartment with protective padding; patented, built-in All Weather AW Cover™; Hideaway Tripod Mount™; front stash pocket with key fob; stow-away stabilizing waist strap; and a padded, mesh-covered backpad.
 
The Lowepro Transit AW Series Features:

• UltraFlex™ fit system offers multiple ways to configure camera and personal gear
• Fast-access side opening allows rapid gear access when rotated from back to front
• Dedicated laptop/tablet compartment provides separate storage for a vital tech tool
• Hideaway Tripod Mount™ helps secure a compact tripod to the side
• Patented, built-in All Weather AW Cover™ offers protection from the elements

Transit Sling 250 AW
MSRP: $120.00
 
Transit Backpack 350 AW
MSRP: $149.00
 
B&H has the Lowepro Transit AW Series Bags in stock.

Manfrotto's Photo and Video Support Rebates are ending soon – Saturday, June 15, to be exact. Don't miss this opportunity to save up to $125.00 on a good support system for your camera.
 
From Manfrotto:
 
From April 15th through June 15th, 2013 receive rebates up to $125 on qualifying Manfrotto products* purchased from one of our Authorized Dealers.
 
$45 Rebate on a Manfrotto product valued at $150 - $249.99
$65 Rebate on a Manfrotto product valued at $250 - $449.99
$125 Rebate on a Manfrotto product valued at $450 or more
 
Rebates apply to Manfrotto Photo and Video supports sold either as seperate heads and legs or as kits and all other Manfrotto Photo, Video and Lighting products that sell individually for $150.00 or more.
 
*Please see rebate form for full details and restrictions.
 
B&H has the full line of Manfrotto Tripods and Monopods.

From Nikon:
 
Capture NX 2.4.3 Full Version
 
This software is offered to those who have purchased Capture NX 2. When this software is run, it may be necessary to enter the product key again to confirm ownership of a previous version of the software.
 
Modifications enabled in this version
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Information for lenses used with the Auto Distortion function under Camera & Lens Corrections in the Develop section has been updated.

Notes

• When this software is installed on a computer to which ViewNX 2 Ver. 2.2.3 or earlier has been installed, the Picture Control Utility cannot be launched from ViewNX 2. Please upgrade ViewNX 2 to Ver. 2.2.4 or later.
• RAW images saved with Thumbnail only selected for Embed Preview When Saving NEF/NRW in Capture NX 2 Preferences will appear grainy with display in and printing from ViewNX 2.
• If either Capture NX 2 or the Picture Control Utility (one or the other) is launched in 32-bit mode on a Macintosh computer, Capture NX 2 may freeze unexpectedly if Save as a new Custom Picture Control or Load Custom Picture Control Settings is selected from the Manage Picture Control menu in Capture NX 2.
• To use the software in 32-bit mode, be sure that both Capture NX 2 and the Picture Control Utility are running in 32-bit mode.

Download Capture NX 2.4.3: Windows | Macintosh
 
B&H carries CaptureNX 2.
 

 
ViewNX 2.7.6 Full Version
 
ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one image browsing and editing software application for both still images and movies. Nikon Transfer 2 is incorporated into ViewNX 2 for transferring images to a computer. Smoother collaboration with NIKON IMAGE SPACE, Nikon's image storage and sharing service, has also been achieved.
 
This is the full version of ViewNX 2.7.6 for Windows and Macintosh computers. If you are currently using ViewNX 2 this download will uninstall your existing version and then install version 2.7.6. This software supports all Nikon D-SLR cameras, Nikon 1, and all COOLPIX cameras with USB support..
 
Modifications enabled with Ver. 2.7.6

• Information for lenses used with the Auto Distortion function under File & Camera Information in the Metadata palette has been updated.
• The destination for the link when the NIKON IMAGE SPACE website is opened from the NIKON IMAGE SPACE area in the Browser palette has been updated from my Picturetown to NIKON IMAGE SPACE.

Notes

• 32-bit and 64-bit versions of ViewNX 2 and Windows Operating System compatibility
  The 64-bit version of ViewNX 2 Ver. 2.7.6 can be used with the following operating systems.
  - 64-bit versions of Windows 8
  - 64-bit versions of Windows 7
  - 64-bit versions of Windows Vista
  The 32-bit version of ViewNX 2 Ver. 2.7.6 can be used with the following operating systems.
  - 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 8
  - 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7
  - 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista
  - 32-bit versions of Windows XP
  Only the 32-bit version will run under a 32-bit operating system.
• When transferring files using Nikon Transfer 2:
  - Image transfer using Nikon Transfer 2 is not possible with the following cameras. Use a card reader to transfer images to a computer for storage.
  COOLPIX 910/900/600/300/100
  - Image transfer using Nikon Transfer 2 with the camera connected to the computer is not possible with the cameras indicated below. Use a card reader to transfer images.
  - D1, D1X, D1H
  - COOLPIX 990, 950, 880, 800, 700
• Restrictions on Nikon Movie Editor
  1. Movies up to 60 minutes in length can be edited with the Windows version; movies up to 30 minutes in length can be edited with the Macintosh version.
  2. The following restrictions on the number of movies and still images that can be added to the storyboard apply.
  Windows
  - A project containing up to 10 movies, or a total of 30 movies and still images, can be previewed and exported.
  - When a movie a few seconds in length with transition effects applied is added to the storyboard, the movie file may not be properly exported, even if it does not exceed restrictions on the number of movies and still images.
  Macintosh
  - A project containing 4 H.264 (1920 × 1080) movies and 2 still images can be previewed and exported. However, when H.264 movies recorded at 720p and lower are used, the number of movie files and still images that can be used in a project increases.
  - In addition, when only Motion JPEG (1080p) movies are used, a project containing up to 30 movies can be previewed and exported.
  3. Movies recorded at a setting of 1080/60i are handled as 1080/30p movies.
• NRW (RAW) images
  When images captured at a white balance setting of Auto and an image quality setting of NRW (RAW) are enhanced using ViewNX 2, the results achieved may differ from those achieved with in-camera NRW (RAW) processing.
• Ratings applied with a COOLPIX camera
  Ratings applied with a COOLPIX camera in playback mode are not reflected in ViewNX 2 or other applications that support ratings.
• H.264 movie playback under Macintosh
  Colours will appear lighter in movies played back on a computer running Macintosh.
• Display of MPO-format images shot in 3D
  MPO-format images shot in 3D can only be viewed with a viewer that supports 3D images.
• COOLPIX S550, S560, L20 and L19 Smile mode
  Scene mode information is not correctly displayed in the Metadata palette for images captured in Smile mode. However, all other operations function properly.
• Capture NX 2
  - When this software is installed on a computer to which Capture NX 2 Ver. 2.2.8 or earlier has been installed, the Picture Control Utility will be replaced with a version not supported by Capture NX 2, making it impossible to launch the Picture Control Utility from Capture NX 2. Please upgrade Capture NX 2 to Ver. 2.3.0 or later.
  - RAW images saved with Thumbnail only selected for Embed Preview When Saving NEF/NRW in Capture NX 2 Ver. 2.3.0 or later Preferences will appear grainy with display in and printing from ViewNX 2.
• Capture NX
  When this software is installed on a computer to which Capture NX has been installed, the Picture Control Utility will be replaced with a version not supported by Capture NX, making it impossible to launch the Picture Control Utility from Capture NX.
• Windows version of QuickTime Ver. 7.7 (32-bit version of ViewNX 2 only)
  In some rare cases, depending upon the system to which QuickTime Ver. 7.7 is installed, the following features may not function.
  - Slideshow
  - The Convert Motion Snapshot to Movie item in the File menu
  - Uploading of Motion Snapshot files to a Web service other than NIKON IMAGE SPACE using the Web Service item in the File menu
• Macintosh version’s Synchronize camera date and time to computer when camera is connected (supported cameras only)
  Camera date and time will not be synchronized with the computer’s, even when Synchronize camera date and time to computer when camera is connected (supported cameras only) in the Nikon Transfer 2 Preferences panel is checked, when Calendar is set to any option other than Gregorian in the Language & Text>Formats panel of the computer’s System Preferences.

Download ViewNX 2.7.6: Windows 32bit | Windows 64bit | Macintosh

Amazon has the Datacolor Spyder4Express Display Calibration System featured as a Lightning Deal and available for $79.99. Compare at $114.00.
 
Act fast as Lightning Deals don't last long!

For a limited time, DigitalRev has the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens available for $199.00. Compare at $396.95.

 
After four years of trying, photographer Mike Olbinski finally accomplished is goal – photographing one of natures most beautiful and awesome events, a rotating supercell storm. The pieces finally fell into place near Booker, Texas on June 3.
 
Olbinski used a Canon 5D Mark II with a Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC lens to capture the dramatic timelapse.
 
Read more about Oblinski's supercell quest on his blog.

Do you know how many custom functions the Canon EOS 6D has? Want to compare that answer to the Rebel SL1's answer to the same question?
 
What is your DSLR's AF light level working range? And how does that value compare to the DSLR you have your eye on? What is the GN spec for your DSLR's built-in flash? What is the viewfinder coverage?
 
In addition to the site's popular Lens Specifications Tool, we have just added a Camera Specifications Tool that allows you to compare (side-by-side) well over 100 features and specifications from Canon DSLR cameras introduced over the past few years. Like the current lens spec tool, this tool is designed to be your go-to reference for answers to spec-related questions.
 
Check out our latest tool and then send feedback and suggestions our way via the site's Facebook page or via the Contact Us page.

Waukegan, IL - June 11, 2013 – Fotodiox, a leading manufacturer and distributor of photography and videography accessories and equipment, today announces a line of LED Fresnel lights for film, television, and studio photography work. The compact DY-200 LED Fresnel lights offer focusable, dimmable light that remains cool-to-the-touch while providing powerful light.
 
Available in 5600 Daylight and 3200 Tungsten color temperatures, the DY-200 and DY-200w LED Fresnel lights feature accurate flicker-free light, low power draw, simple cool-to-the-touch operation, and remote controlled power and focus. A separate ballast unit and an adjustable yoke mounts on either a floor stand or hangs from a lighting grid for many mounting options.
 
“Until now, photographers and videographers often shoot under hot lights in order to get the powerful light they need, creating uncomfortable working conditions,” said Drew Strickland, vice president of Fotodiox. “LED lighting gives users a cool option that still emits powerful light and the DY-200 LED Fresnel lights provide even more control for professionals to get the exact effect wanted.”
 
The Fotodiox DY-200 LED Fresnel lights feature on-board controls which offer a full range of light levels, as well as control over the motorized focus to create a wide floodlight or a powerful spotlight. The light’s intensity and focus can be adjusted in one of three ways: ballast control box with an integrated LED display, a wireless remote, or by connecting it to any DMX-compatible lighting control system.
 
Other features include:

• Daylight 5600 ± 300, Color Index Rating > 85
• Tungsten 3200 ± 200, Color Index Rating > 85
• 9,100 – 60,000 Lux/m Luminance
• Dimmable: 0-100% Power Output
• Focusable Beam Spread of 12 – 75 degrees
• Removable collapsible Barndoor with Gel Holder Clips
• U-Shape Light Stand and Hanging Bracket
• Included fan is whisper silent and flicker free

The DY-200 and DY-200w Fresnel lights include either the Daylight or Tungsten light unit, power supply ballast with cables, DMX cables, handheld wireless remote control and safety cable wire. The lights are available now for $1,199.95 at Amazon (DY-200 Daylight / DY-200w Tungsten).

Nikon has published firmware updates for the Nikon 1 J1, J2, J3, V1 and S1 mirrorless cameras in addition to a firmware update for the Mount Adapter FT1.
 
Nikon 1 J1
 
This service provides software for upgrading Nikon 1 J1 firmware to A:1.30 / B:1.30.
 
Modifications enabled with this firmware upgrade

• Support for AF-C (Continuous AF) focus mode when the Mount Adapter FT1 is used with AF-S lenses has been added.
• To use this function, the Mount Adapter FT1 firmware must be version 1.10, which supports this function.
• Support for the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2, equipped with a focusing ring, has been added.
• The following changes to playback zoom for images captured in MF (manual focus) focus mode have been applied.

• 1× magnification has been added.
• The amount of time allowed to pass before normal display is restored when no operations are performed after playback zoom is applied has been reduced.

• When shooting in Electronic (Hi) release mode at 10 fps using the Mount Adapter FT1, the shutter speed displayed with a half press of the shutter-release button and that displayed when the shutter-release button was fully pressed differed. This issue has been resolved.

Download: Windows | Macintosh
 
Nikon 1 J2
 
This service provides software for upgrading Nikon 1 J2 firmware to A:1.10 / B:1.10.
 
Modifications enabled with this firmware upgrade

• Support for AF-C (Continuous AF) focus mode when the Mount Adapter FT1 is used with AF-S lenses has been added.
• To use this function, the Mount Adapter FT1 firmware must be version 1.10, which supports this function.
• Support for the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2, equipped with a focusing ring, has been added.
• The following changes to playback zoom for images captured in MF (manual focus) focus mode have been applied.

• 1× magnification has been added.
• The amount of time allowed to pass before normal display is restored when no operations are performed after playback zoom is applied has been reduced.

Download: Windows | Macintosh
 
Nikon 1 J3
 
This service provides software for upgrading Nikon 1 J3 firmware to A:1.10 / B:1.10.
 
Modifications enabled with this firmware upgrade

• Support for AF-C (Continuous AF) focus mode when the Mount Adapter FT1 is used with AF-S lenses has been added.
• To use this function, the Mount Adapter FT1 must be firmware version 1.10, which supports this function.
• Support for the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2, equipped with a focusing ring, has been added.
• 1× magnification has been added to playback zoom ratios for images captured in MF (manual focus) focus mode.

Download: Windows | Macintosh
 
Nikon 1 V1
 
This service provides software for upgrading Nikon 1 V1 firmware to A:1.30 / B:1.30.
 
Modifications enabled with this firmware upgrade

• Support for AF-C (Continuous AF) focus mode when the Mount Adapter FT1 is used with AF-S lenses has been added.
• To use this function, the Mount Adapter FT1 firmware must be version 1.10, which supports this function.
• Support for the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2, equipped with a focusing ring, has been added.
• The following changes to playback zoom for images captured in MF (manual focus) focus mode have been applied.

• 1× magnification has been added.
• The amount of time allowed to pass before normal display is restored when no operations are performed after playback zoom is applied has been reduced.

• When shooting in Electronic (Hi) release mode at 10 fps using the Mount Adapter FT1, the shutter speed displayed with a half press of the shutter-release button and that displayed when the shutter-release button was fully pressed differed. This issue has been resolved.
• The precision of time synchronization when the GPS Unit GP-N100 is attached to the camera and the Use GPS to set clock option is set to Yes has been increased. However, errors in time synchronization using GPS cannot be completely eliminated. Please update GP-N100 firmware to Ver. 1.02 , which supports this improvement.

Download: Windows | Macintosh
 
Nikon 1 S1
 
This service provides software for upgrading Nikon 1 S1 firmware to A:1.10 / B:1.10.
 
Modifications enabled with this firmware upgrade

• Support for AF-C (Continuous AF) focus mode when the Mount Adapter FT1 is used with AF-S lenses has been added.
  To use this function, the Mount Adapter FT1 must be Ver. 1.10, which supports this function.
• Support for the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2, equipped with a focusing ring, has been added.
• 1× magnification has been added to playback zoom ratios for images captured in MF (manual focus) focus mode.

Download: Windows | Macintosh
 
Mount Adapter FT1
 
This service provides software for upgrading Mount Adapter FT1 firmware to 1.10.
 
IMPORTANT: To update 1 NIKKOR lens or Mount Adapter firmware using the Nikon 1 V2, please be sure to update Nikon 1 V2 firmware to A: and B: 1.10 or later FIRST. Do Not use a Nikon 1 V2 with A: and B: 1.00 firmware to update a 1NIKKOR lens or the Mount Adapter FT1 as they will not be accurately upgraded and doing so may prevent their use. If you have already upgraded either a 1 NIKKOR lens or the Mount Adapter FT1 using a Nikon 1 V2 firmware version 1.00, then please consult the Nikon Service Department.
 
Modifications enabled with this firmware upgrade

• Support for AF-C (Continuous AF) focus mode when the Mount Adapter FT1 is used with AF-S lenses has been added.
• Camera firmware versions that support this function are as follows.
• When updating both the camera and FT1's firmware, be sure to update the camera's firmware before updating the FT1 firmware.

• Nikon 1 V2 A/B firmware Ver. 1.10
• Nikon 1 V1 A/B firmware Ver. 1.30
• Nikon 1 J3 A/B firmware Ver. 1.10
• Nikon 1 J2 A/B firmware Ver. 1.10
• Nikon 1 J1 A/B firmware Ver. 1.30
• Nikon 1 S1 A/B firmware Ver. 1.10

Download: Windows | Macintosh
 
FT1 Firmware Update Instructions: English | Spanish
 
B&H carries Nikon 1 Mirrorless Cameras and the FT1 Mount Adapter.

B&H has the new MacBook Air Notebook Computers in stock (limited quantities).

B&H has the Sony 16GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card available for $9.95 with free shipping. Regularly $26.50.

Adorama has the Refurbished Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S VR Lens available for $409.00 with free shipping. Compare at $596.95 new.

Adorama has the Refurbished Nikon D600 DSLR Camera available for $1,599.00 with free shipping. Compare at $1,996.95 new.

Here's a simple, yet brilliant tool for organizing a crowded camera bag - LenzBuddy Caps.
 
While the LenzBuddy body caps are more novel than [in my opinion] terribly useful (but who doesn't like bling?), I can see where their lens end caps could help you easily distinguish which lens is in which pocket at a glance.
 
Of course, a roll of duct tape and a magic marker could accomplish the same thing, but it wouldn't look nearly as nice. ;-)

B&H has the Manfrotto 190 More 3-Section Aluminum Tripod available for $109.95 with free shipping after $45.00 mail-in rebate. Regularly $189.95.

Amazon has the Seagate Barracuda 3 TB 3.5" SATA 6 Gb/s Internal Hard Drive available for $109.99. Compare at $134.99.
 
Features:

• 3TB storage capacity with SATA 6Gb/s NCQ Interface
• Seagate AcuTrac servo technology delivers dependable performance, even with hard drive track widths of only 75 nanometers
• Seagate OptiCache technology boosts overall performance by as much as 45% over the previous generation.
• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

eBay (via BuyDig.com) has the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Lens (Canon/Nikon) available for $299.99 with free shipping. Compare at $399.00.

From Adobe:
 
Camera Raw 8.1 is now available as a final release through the update mechanism in Photoshop CS6. This release provides support for HiDPI capable displays, new camera and lens support and address bugs that were introduced in previous versions of Camera Raw. Customers of previous versions of Photoshop can utilize DNG Converter 8.1 to receive raw file support for newly added cameras.
 
Photoshop CS6 customers traditionally have received camera updates through Camera Raw 7.x releases. This is the first time that we are providing camera support through a version of the camera raw plug-in that is a whole version number greater than the version of Camera Raw that shipped with a specific version of Photoshop. (Photoshop CS6 shipped with ACR7 and now we’re providing support to CS6 with ACR8.) As mentioned here, this change allows us to be consistent with our past policy of providing raw support for currently shipping products. However, when ACR8 is hosted by Photoshop CS6, it will not offer any of the new features described in Photoshop CC marketing materials for ACR8.
 
Bugs Corrected in Camera Raw 8.1

• Occasionally the Fill Light adjustment introduced artifacts. This only occurred when processing an image using the PV2010 process version.
• When using the Red Eye removal tool, setting red eye darken to 100% would lighten the adjustment instead of darkening it.
• Reduced the default amount of sharpening applied to images taken with the Fuji X100s camera.

New Camera Support in the Camera Raw 8.1

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

* denotes preliminary support

Lens Name	Lens Mount
Canon PowerShot G1 X	Canon
Canon PowerShot G15	Canon
Hasselblad HCD 4.8/24	Hasselblad
Nikon Coolpix A	Nikon
Nikon Coolpix P330	Nikon
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400 mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR	Nikon
HD Pentax-D FA645 Macro 90mm F2.8ED AW SR	Pentax
HD Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6ED AW	Pentax
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM A013	Canon, Sigma
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C013	Nikon
Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN A013	Olympus, Sony
Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN A013	Olympus, Sony
Zeiss Apo Sonna T* 2/135 ZE	Canon
Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 ZF.2	Nikon
Zeiss Touit 1.8/32	Sony
Zeiss Touit 2.8/12	Sony

Download Links
 
Camera Raw 8.1 – Please use the update mechanism in Photoshop CS6
 
DNG Converter 8.1 – Mac | PC
 
B&H carries Adobe Photoshop CS6.

From Adobe:
 
Powerful New Features Advance Photography Workflows
 
SAN JOSE, Calif. — June 10, 2013 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the availability of Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 5 for Mac OS® and Windows®. The product is available as an individual license or as part of Adobe Creative Cloud™. Designed for both photography enthusiasts and professionals alike, Lightroom 5 adds critical photo editing capabilities and creates groundbreaking workflows. Lightroom 5 was initially released as a free, public beta in April 2013.
 
“Lightroom was originally conceived through the requests of Adobe customers, and this feedback continues to drive each new iteration,” said Winston Hendrickson, vice president of products, Creative Media Solutions, Adobe. “As the digital photography landscape advances and evolves, Lightroom is the best solution for photographers and passionate hobbyists who want to get the most out of their digital images.”
 
New Features in Lightroom 5
 
Lightroom 5 adds powerful new editing tools to help photographers create better images faster. The Advanced Healing Brush enables customers to fix irregularly shaped imperfections such as dust spots, splotches, and other distractions with the precision and flexibility of a fine brush. The Upright tool analyzes each image to automatically straighten objects such as buildings and level horizons. Radial Gradients offer customers the control to make photo subjects stand out by applying off-center and multiple vignettes in a single image.
 
Lightroom 5 also brings extended sharing and publishing capabilities. New video slideshows enable customers to combine still images, video clips and music in a creative HD slideshow that can be viewed on almost any device. Updates to the Book module bring the ability to create, personalize and print elegant photo books from a variety of tailored, easy-to-use templates, as well as create customer-specific templates.
 
Smart Previews, new in Lightroom 5, enable photographers to make edits to their images offline, without bringing their entire library of original files with them. Edits and metadata changes to Smart Preview files are automatically applied to the original images when they are reconnected.
 
Pricing and Availability
 
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 is available now for immediate download for Adobe Creative Cloud members. Standalone software is available at Adobe.com and participating retailers for US$149 or US$79 for upgrades. For more detailed information about product features, upgrade policies, pricing and language versions, please visit www.adobe.com/go/lightroom.
 
B&H has Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 available for pre-order.