Canon and Sony News for Jul 2010 (Page 2)
According to DCFever.com (link is to Google Chinese-to-English-translated page), Canon will be introducing a new line of camera raincoats. Three sizes will be available in July and the price as reported is low (HK $490 = US $63.05). Hit the link for pics and more information. (thanks David)
The English version of the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX Lens Press Release is now available.
Roger Cicala (LensRentals.com) is the latest to provide an addition to the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM Lens Mug Review.
Roger has discovered a no-additional-cost source for Canon lens mugs:
I would add though, that for those who don't want to pay the high prices being asked on eBay, it is not to hard to not only make your own lens mug from existing lenses you have around the house. The do-it-yourself method allows you to make mugs in various sizes - and mugs that can serve in other useful capacities.
After some trial and error, I've found it usually is best to drop the lens, sans hood, face down on a concrete floor from about 4 feet. The remaining work takes little time and can be accomplished with some sturdy pliers and a bit of superglue.
I'm sure Roger's creative method voids the manufacturer's warranty.
Canon USA has launched a new website. Though much of the content remains the same, the design is significantly changed.
The content you are likely most interested in is here
Don't forget - the rebates end today.
ISO 12233 Chart results have been added to the Tamron 60mm f/2 Di II Macro Lens Lens Review placeholder page.
Canon has posted Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Firmware Version 1.0.8.
Firmware Version 1.0.8 incorporates the following fixes.
1. Fixes a phenomenon in which the set aperture moves unexpectedly when shooting movies in manual exposure mode using some Canon lenses (such as macro lenses).
2. Corrects misspellings in the French and Spanish menus for applicable products.
Canon has posted Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D Firmware Update Version 1.0.8.
Firmware Version 1.0.8 incorporates the following fixes.
1. Fixes a phenomenon in which the set aperture moves unexpectedly when shooting movies in manual exposure mode using some Canon lenses (such as macro lenses).
Read the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX Lens Press Release for information about this new lens coming to Canon and Nikon mounts in the near future.
The Manchester Evening News is reporting that 20,000 fake camera cases have been seized.
"The counterfeit cases, branded as Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Nikon, Pentax and Kodak, were discovered at a house in Bowdon."
"The haul was found after a sting by Trading Standards and Canon, which carried out a number of test purchases after finding the items on sale online."
Sigma has announced the Sigma APO 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens APS-C Hood Adapter. This adapter will be provided with new lenses and will be provided at no charge to current owners of this lens.
Canon USA Expands CPS Service Capabilities (press release)
The video has been removed from YouTube, but ... Photo District News is reporting that Panasonic released a behind-the-scenes video of the making of a new commercial for the 720p-video-capable Panasonic Lumix G2. Throughout the BTS video, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and L Lenses are frequently seen in use.
The Adobe Photoshop 12.0.1 update addresses a number of high priority bugs with 64-bit Mac, Performance, User Interface, Type, Content-Aware Fill, HDR, 3D, Painting, GPU and Liquify implemented after Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Photoshop CS5 Extended (12.0.0) were released.
The most significant fixes in the Photoshop 12.0.1 update include the following:
• A number of issues that could cause slow performance have been addressed.
• 3D refractions, Ray Tracing and IBL workflows improved.
• Out of memory error opening some TIFFs has been addressed.
• A crash in Content Aware Fill has been addressed.
• Font related crashes have been addressed.
• Scroll wheel issue addressed.
• A number of user interface and workspace issues addressed.
• A number of painting issues addressed, including video layer issue.
• Droplet issues addressed.
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