Canon and Sony News for Apr 2012 (Page 2)

 Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Nikon has made Capture NX 2.3.2 Updater available for download: USA | Europe.

Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

Support for RAW images captured with the D3200 has been added.

Additional modifications to the Windows version

When images captured with the camera’s Auto distortion control function enabled were opened or edited, Capture NX 2 sometimes quit unexpectedly. This issue has been resolved.

Additional modifications to the Macintosh version

When NEF files edited using the unsharp mask function and then saved were later opened, or copied and opened, the images sometimes appeared corrupted. This issue has been resolved.

Nikon Codec v1.14.0 is also available for download.

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Post Date: 4/24/2012 8:20:52 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Monday, April 23, 2012

Canon USA has issued an EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera product advisory.

To Users of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera

Thank you for using Canon products.

Concerning the EOS 5D Mark III digital SLR camera, when the LCD panel illuminates in extremely dark environments, the displayed exposure value may change. Canon has concluded the investigation of this phenomenon, and this announcement informs you of our findings as described below.

Phenomenon

In extremely dark environments, if the LCD panel illuminates, the displayed exposure value may change. However, based on the results of extensive testing this change in exposure value will not noticeably affect the captured image.

Affected Product

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera

*Products whose sixth digit in the serial number is 1 or 2 are affected.

For example, “xxxxx1xxxxxx” or “xxxxx2xxxxxx” ([x] represents any optional number.)

Support

Under almost all shooting conditions (including dark environments) this phenomenon will not affect your captured images. However, if you would like Canon to inspect your camera, we will provide this service free of charge upon request beginning in mid-May. Please contact Canon using the information below to request service.

This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.

Please register the EOS 5D Mark III. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when service updates are available. If you already registered, please ensure you are opted-in to receive the notification.

Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc

Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone: 1-800-OK-CANON or 1-800-652-2666
TDD: 1-866-251-3752
Email: carecenter@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: www.usa.canon.com/support

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Canon Service Notices
Post Date: 4/23/2012 10:45:11 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Firmware Version 1.1.2 is now available for download.

Firmware Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following improvements and fixes.

  1. Supports a new accessory, GPS receiver GP-E2.
  2. Fixes a phenomenon where a pink cast may develop over the image when the shutter is completely pressed with the camera’s power turned off (by the auto power off setting).
  3. Fixes a phenomenon where the camera operation stops after one shot when shooting in High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode.
  4. Fixes a phenomenon where the Shooting Date/Time in the EXIF data of the image shows a later time than the actual shooting time.
  5. Fixes the time zone for the Samoa Islands.
  6. Corrects errors in the Finnish menu screen. (Products for the Japanese market do not display the Finnish menu.)

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Canon Firmware Updates
Post Date: 4/23/2012 10:23:54 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan
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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Categories: Adobe News, Adobe Preorders
Post Date: 4/23/2012 9:37:26 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Friday, April 20, 2012

Canon USA has made Digital Photo Professional (DPP) Version 3.11.26 available for download.

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Post Date: 4/20/2012 9:18:23 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Thursday, April 19, 2012

To help promote their April 2012 free Pro Speed Belt ($39.75 value) with the purchase of a Think Tank Photo StreetWalker Pro, Think Tank Photo sent me a StreetWalker Pro to review.

Not surprisingly (I love most Think Tank Photo gear), I love the case.

Here is a quick Think Tank Photo StreetWalker Pro Review.

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Post Date: 4/19/2012 10:06:08 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Tamron has created a special site for the new, highly-anticipated Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens.

Three full-size sample pictures are provided for download, but ... none are shot with an aperture wider than f/5.6 and 56mm, 57mm and 70mm are the only focal lengths exampled.

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Post Date: 4/19/2012 9:58:34 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Following are Nikon D3200 and 28mm f/1.8 AF-S Lens preorder opportunities:

Nikon D3200 and WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter:

B&H, Adorama (WU-1a) and Amazon.com

Nikon 28mm f/1.8 AF-S Lens:

B&H, Adorama and Amazon.com

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Post Date: 4/19/2012 9:12:01 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

The Nikon 28mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens (press release) has been announced.

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Post Date: 4/19/2012 8:46:22 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

The 24.2 megapixel DX-format Nikon D3200 has been announced (press release).

The Nikon Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a, enabling the sharing of photos with a smart devices, has also been announced (press release).

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Post Date: 4/19/2012 8:17:04 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Wednesday, April 18, 2012

I have not seen anything official yet, but I am receiving multiple reports (thank you for sending them) that Canon Canada and Canon UK are suspending shipments of the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III until the "Light Leak" issue is resolved.

This all seems a bit crazy to me right now. My only thought is that I'm glad that I have my 5D III already.

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Canon Service Notices
Post Date: 4/18/2012 8:23:57 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan

From Think Tank Photo:

Retrospective 7 Coming Soon!

In May, we will release our new Retrospective® 7 shoulder camera bag in three color options. Designed for standard DSLR systems, its classic design along with modern improvements create the perfect shooter’s bag. This lightweight shoulder bag comes in fabrics that offer a sense of “retro” style that appeals to many. A rear pocket has been designed to hold an iPad or an 11” MacBook Air.

Ergonomically designed to conform to the body, the bags are comfortable to walk with, provide quick access, and are inconspicuous to avoid unwanted attention. With broad appeal, the Retrospective series has quickly become one of the leading bag collections in the industry.

“Working pros to vacationers all will find the Retrospective 7 to be the most useful and functional bag for a day’s outing,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo’s co-founder and lead designer. “It combines the broad appeal of the Retrospective design with the perfect size for carrying camera gear and your laptop or iPad.”

Along with the current fabric option of black polyspun or Pinestone canvas, Think Tank is introducing a new canvas color to the Retrospective line: Slate Blue.

Retrospective 7 features include:

  • iPad/MacBook pocket
  • Cushioned and padded nonslip shoulder strap for all day comfort.
  • Sound Silencers™ to turn off the front flap hook and loop for silent operation.
  • Organizational and zippered pockets for accessories.
  • Removable divider set for custom layouts.
  • Convenient carrying handle for grab and go.
  • Seam sealed rain cover.
  • Expandable front pocket for DSLR body or accessories.
  • Business card slot under the front flap for identification.
  • High quality YKK zippers.

Specifications

Exterior Dimensions: 13” W x 9” H x 7” D (33 x 22.9 x 17.8 cm)
Interior Dimensions: 12” W x 8.5” H x 5” D (30.5 x 21.6 x 17.8 cm)
Laptop: 11.8” W x 8.2” H x 0.7” D (30 x 20.8 x 1.8 cm)
Weight: 2.3-2.75 lbs (1-1.2 kg)

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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: Think Tank Photo News
Post Date: 4/18/2012 12:25:56 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan

The just-released Canon Digital Photo Professional version 3.11.26.0 does not address the Canon PowerShot G1 X RAW softness problem encountered with the DPP "High quality" (default) preference selected for processing.

Very disappointing. Here is the difference:

Canon PowerShot G1 X DPP 'High speed' example

Canon PowerShot G1 X DPP 'High quality' example

The "High speed" example is posted above the "High quality" example. The difference is dramatic.

I have not forgotten about the promised Canon PowerShot G1 X Review. The camera was delivered to me in Key West at the beginning of my recent Florida trip. I used it on the trip and now many of the standard tests are completed for it. These precise tests have taken a huge amount of time due to the point and shoot characteristics of this camera.

Then the 5D III showed up. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Review of course became my top priority. I hope to finish part two of the 5D III review and, when the proper DPP fix is in place, will try to complete the G1 X review.

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Post Date: 4/18/2012 11:06:25 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Corel has posted AfterShot Pro Update 1.0.1.

Notes:

Version 1.0.1 is now available for Corel AfterShot Pro. This update includes support for many new camera RAW formats, improves Highlight Recovery processing, and resolves several issues found in the 1.0.0 release. This version also includes two popular plugins: Equalizer, for added color correction, and Nostalgia, for black-and-white and color film simulation.

Enhancements

  • Improved Highlight Recovery processing
  • Two new plugins: Equalizer, for added color correction, and Nostalgia, for black-and-white and color film simulation
  • Increased the maximum supported JPEG or TIFF image size from 30 megapixels to 40 megapixels
  • Improved plugin SDK to support more plugins that include features like geo-tagging

Additional Camera RAW Support for:

  • Canon PowerShot G1 X
  • Canon PowerShot S100
  • Canon 5D Mark III
  • Nikon D4
  • Nikon D800
  • Nikon D800e
  • More ...

Issues Addressed

  • A one-pixel wide or tall image artifact that appeared through the center of some images
  • Localization issues
  • Instability when removing Heal/Clone layers
  • Demosaicing – stability and processing time
  • Fedora Linux—installation and run issues
  • Output issue that prevented images from being converted to the correct color space
  • No Label – fixed menu bar issue

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Post Date: 4/17/2012 10:03:52 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan

From Profoto:

Profoto Introduces New ProDaylight 200/400 Air

Latest continuous light sources add to the growing Profoto product line

North White Plains, NY (April 16, 2012) – Profoto, the world's leading manufacturer of professional photography lighting and Light Shaping Tools, announces today the new ProDaylight 200 Air and ProDaylight 400 Air continuous light sources. In 2011, Profoto released the continuous light source ProDaylight 800 Air, thereby introducing the concept of light shaping to video. ProDaylight Air is an HMI light, which is ideal for most photo and video shoots.

These latest versions are even smaller and more lightweight, yet still as powerful and robust. The fact that the units do not use fans to keep cool makes them totally silent – a valuable feature when working with live sound video. The word “Air” simply means that they come with Profoto’s renowned Air radio remote function, which lets users control the light from the palm of their hand.

“The increasing popularity of modern DSLR cameras that are capable of not only shooting still photographs but high definition video as well prove that the worlds of photography and video are blending into one,” said Mark Rezzonico, VP Product Group. “And as more and more photographers begin to specialize in offering photography and video services, these new HMI continuous light sources will perfectly complement their equipment and assist them in getting the most out of their video as well as photo shoots.”

These new products are compatible with Profoto’s wide assortment of Light Shaping Tools. Note that all HMI lights need a ballast to work. ProDaylight is no exception, and to fully support the new versions Profoto is also launching the new ProBallast 200/400. ProBallast is multivoltage, flicker-free and automatically senses that a 200W or a 400W head is connected – and adjusts itself accordingly.

At the NAB Show this week in Booth # C8217, Profoto will be showing the complete line of continuous light products including the new ProDaylight 200 Air and ProDaylight 400 Air systems as well as the new cine Reflector Lite. Also featured will be Profoto’s extensive line of light shaping tools.

For more information on the new ProDaylight 200 Air and ProDaylight 400 Air continuous light sources, including technical specifications, visit: http://www.profoto.com/us/products/continuous-light

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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: Profoto News
Post Date: 4/17/2012 9:23:11 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
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