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eBay (via PhotoVideo4Less) has the Nikon D7100 DSLR with 18-55mm Lens available for $879.99 with free shipping. Compare at $1,096.95 for body-only.
 
Note: This is likely a grey market item and not technically eligible for a Nikon USA warranty.

From Kingston:
 
Features:

• New V310 Solid-State Drive Joins SSDNow V Series Family
• Boosts System Responsiveness and Speed
• Large 960GB Capacity Allows To Migrate Entire Hard Drive

Fountain Valley, CA – July 21, 2014 – Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced its latest addition to the SSDNow V300 series, the V310. The Kingston SSDNow V310 solid-state drive dramatically boosts system responsiveness while also offering 960GB capacity to store all movies, music, games, files and applications.
 
The new SSDNow V310 is 10x faster than a 7200RPM hard-disk drive1. Powered by a Phison 3108 ccontroller, the drive achieves 450MB/s read and write speeds2. With no moving mechanical parts, SSDNow V310 is shock-proof, uses less energy and stays cool making it more reliable and less likely to fail than standard hard-disk drives. The large capacity of the SSDNow V310 allows enough space for a true HDD replacement so users can migrate their entire hard drive over with storage to spare.
 
“Since 2009, our V ‘Value’ series solid-state drives have delivered the best price to performance ratio as possible to enable consumers on a budget or entry-level users to experience the benefits of SSD technology. Our new V310 continues that along with providing the biggest capacity ever in a Kingston SSD," said Ariel Perez, SSD business manager, Kingston." SSDNow V310 with its large 960GB capacity is the perfect upgrade to an existing system as it improves boot speeds and application load times helping maximize one’s computer investment.”
 
SSDNow V310 is available in 960GB as a stand-alone drive or as all-in-one kits that include all the accessories needed plus software to clone files and OS to make for an easy install. SSDNow V310 is backed by a three-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.
 
B&H carries Kingston Solid State Drives.

 
From the B&H YouTube Channel:
 
In this episode of Prospectives, Tim Cooper visits the B&H studio to discuss some realistic uses for HDR photography. He takes us through a few HDR composite examples and outlines the reasons for shooting high dynamic range images.

Just posted: Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 DG II HSM Lens Review
 
The 12mm extreme-wide-angle rectilinear focal length makes this lens unique and gives the photographer the ability to capture very unique images.
 
B&H has the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 DG II HSM Lens in stock.

From THK:
 
JULY 22, 2014 – Huntington Beach, CA. - (July 22, 2014) - Kenko Tokina USA, Inc. is proud to introduce the new Hoya EVO ANTISTATIC series of professional photographic filters.
 
Hoya engineers have developed a new ANTISTATIC coating that acts like a force field around the filter to repel dust. Perfect for environments where dust is common, these filters require less frequent cleaning and maintenance than traditional filters. Additionally, the hardened, antistatic top-layer is water repellent, stain and scratch resistant, and cleans easily when smudges or fingerprints are introduced to the surface.
 
The new EVO ANTISTATIC professional filters are made in Japan using hand selected silicates that are carefully smelted and blended to yield high performance optical glass. Hoya then uses extreme care and precision to apply the Improved 16-layer Super Multi-coating formula which greatly reduces or eliminates reflections on the surface of the glass and yields a 99.8% light transmission rate. This means the filter has virtually no effect on the color balance, contrast, or clarity of the final image.
 
The filters in the new EVO ANTISTATIC series* utilize a lightweight, one-piece, low-profile aluminum frame to house the glass. This one-piece design allows the filter to maintain perfect parallel alignment to the sensor plane for maximum sharpness, while the low-profile frame eliminates vignetting when used on ultra-wide-angle lenses.
 
The new EVO ANTISTATIC series of filters consist of a Protector, UV, and Circular Polarizer in common sizes ranging from 37mm to 82mm.
 
Hoya EVO ANTISTATIC filters were developed in conjunction with Kenko Tokina USA, Inc. and intended solely for the USA distribution.
 
For a video introducing the EVO ANTISTATIC filters please go to: http://youtu.be/TwAYU0JlWP0
 
The EVO ANTISTATIC filter will be available in mid-August.
 
B&H carries Hoya filters.

eBay (via AdoramaCamera) has the Refurbished Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G ED VR Lens available for $279.99 with free shipping. Compare at $596.95 new.

Use coupon code BCD500PX at BuyDig.com to get the Refurbished Nikon D3300 DSLR with 18-55mm VR II Lens & Adobe Software for $499.00 with free shipping. Compare at $596.95 new without Adobe software.
 
Bundle Includes:

• Refurb. Nikon D3300 DSLR Camera
• Refurb. Nikon NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Lens
• Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 12

eBay (via BeachCamera) has the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Canon/Nikon (review) available for $349.00 with free shipping. Compare at $399.00.

 
Walk Through a Wedding is a year long video series in which Profoto follows wedding photographers Justin & Mary as they set out to capture a young couple's most special day.
 
In this episode, the couple describes how to create an iconic bridal party image when the originally scheduled outdoor plan falls through because of rain.
 
Gear Used:

• Profoto B1 500 AirTTL Battery Powered Flash
• Profoto Air Remote TTL-C
• Profoto 5.0' RFi Octa Softbox
• Profoto Deep White Umbrella XL
• Profoto Zoom Reflector
• Profoto Collapsible Reflector - Silver/White
• Profoto RFi Speedring for Profoto Flash Heads
• Canon EOS 5D Mark III
• Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM

You can find all of the Justin and Mary Wedding Walkthough videos here.

DigitalRev has the Nikon D810 DSLR Camera in stock and ready for shipping.

For a limited time, DigitalRev has the Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR Lens available for $889.00 with free shipping. Compare at $1,046.95.

eBay (via BeachCamera) has the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro Lens (for Canon/Nikon) available for $249.99 with free shipping. Compare at $349.00.

From Adobe:
 
Adobe Camera RAW RC 8.6 Modifications
 
Features

• Improve performance when batch processing images (via the Save button in Camera Raw) and when converting images to DNG (via DNG Converter). This performance improvement is only available on 64-bit systems.

New Camera Support

• Nikon D810
• Panasonic LUMIX AG-GH4
• Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ1000

New Lens Profile Support

Lens Name	Lens Mount
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM	Canon
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM	Canon
Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6	Nikon
Schneider Kreuznach LS 40-80mm f/4.0-5.6	Phase One A/S
Sony 28mm f/2.8	Sony Alpha
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro	Sony Alpha
Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6	Sony Alpha
Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3	Sony Alpha
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8G	Sony Alpha
Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM	Sony Alpha
Zeiss Touit 2.8/50M	Sony Alpha

Download:
Adobe Camera RAW 8.6 RC for Photoshop CC & CC 2014
Adobe Camera RAW 8.6 for RC Photoshop CS6

eBay (via GetItDigital) has the Nikon D610 DSLR Camera available for $1,499.99 with free shipping. Compare at $1,896.95.
 
Note: The auction advertises a 1-year warranty (parts and labor) through the seller – not Nikon USA.

From PocketWizard:
 
South Burlington, VT - July 17, 2014 - The PocketWizard MultiMAX, our venerable flagship radio product, is being retired effective immediately.
 
The MultiMAX was born in early 2001 and is just a little older than Windows XP. One of the first digital transceivers in the photo industry, the MultiMAX became the professional choice for over a dozen basketball seasons, seven Olympics, and countless portraits and weddings. Its special mix of technology enabled it to survive the industry’s transition from film to digital. Some of its features, like Custom IDs, True Trigger Confirmation, and Equalization, have never been duplicated. Certainly, the MultiMAX has earned its place in the history of photography.
 
Today, key parts are no longer being manufactured. Case in point is the LCD which was based on an early flip phone (the Motorola StarTac of the late 1990’s). So, regrettably, we can no longer market the MultiMAX.
 
Fortunately, the PocketWizard Plus III radio carries on the primary features of the MultiMAX, like 32 channels, Quad-Zone Triggering, Long Range Mode, and Auto-Relay and is fully compatible with the MultiMAX and the entire PocketWizard line.
 
Stock:
Final orders have shipped. Check with your dealer or distributor for retail availability.
 
Warranty Repairs:
PocketWizard will honor warranties and perform customer repairs for the next few years. If warranty repairs are unable to be performed due to parts depletion, we will make reasonable efforts to help photographers maintain PocketWizard compatibility by offering alternative product at a special value.
 
Custom IDs:
The Custom ID service for the MultiMAX will remain available for MultiMAX owners. We will investigate the possibility of implementing Custom IDs in the Plus III or a future radio.
 
Special Accessories:
All PocketWizard remote camera and flash cables will remain in the product line. MultiMAX specific accessories like PW-CC (Confirmation Cable) and PW-AC-MX (AC Adapter for older 6-pin radios) will no longer be produced, but may still be available at retailers.
 
If you have a moment, please share your MultiMAX stories on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pocketwizards
 
B&H carries PocketWizard products.

eBay (via GetItDigital) has the Nikon D4s DSLR Camera available for $5,149.99 with free shipping. Compare at $6,496.95.
 
Note: This may be a grey market item and not technically eligible for a Nikon USA warranty. However, the item is advertised as having a 3-year warranty. Check out the auction page for details.

From Nikon:
 
Camera Control Pro - 2.18.0 Update
 
Precautions

• This updater software updates Camera Control Pro 2.13.0 -2.17.0 to 2.18.0.
• Camera Control Pro 2.13.0 - 2.17.0 must be installed before running this software.
• When this updater software is run, it may be necessary to enter the product key again to confirm ownership of a previous version of the software.
• On a Macintosh running Mac OS X version 10.7-10.9, run this updater software and then enter the application’s product key.
• Turn off all virus-scanning software and exit Camera Control Pro 2, or any other application that may be running, before proceeding with this installation.
• You must have Administrator authority to run this updater software on a Windows computer. You must enter the Admin password to run this updater software on a Macintosh computer.
• This updater software cannot be used to install a different language version, or to modify the language version, of the application currently installed.

Updates included with this release, 2.18.0
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Support for the D810 has been added.
• Highlight-weighted has been added to Metering options in the Exposure 2 tab (available only when the D810 is used).
• Metering options have been added to the Movie tab (available only when the D810 is used).
• Flat has been added to Picture Control options in the Image Processing tab. (available only when the D810 is used).
• A Clarity setting has been added to the adjustment dialog displayed when the Edit... button in the Image Processing tab is clicked. (available only when the D810 is used).
• A Show Capture NX-D option has been added to the Tools menu.

Additional modifications to the Windows version

• Windows XP is no longer supported.

Additional modifications to the Macintosh version

• Mac OS X version 10.6 is no longer supported.

Download Camera Control Pro - 2.18.0 Update – Windows | Macintosh
 
Wireless Transmitter Utility 1.5.1
 
Precautions
 
Modifications enabled with version 1.5.1
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Support for the D810 has been added.
• Support for the Communication Unit UT-1 Firmware Ver. 2.1 has been added.

Additional modifications to the Windows version

• Windows XP is no longer supported.

Download Wireless Transmitter Utility 1.5.1 – Windows| Macintosh
 
B&H has the Nikon D810 DSLR Camera available for preorder.

The site's first tested Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens was provided by Sigma. That Sigma could have handpicked a superior lens was questioned, so I picked up a retail copy of this lens to verify the image quality this lens model delivers.
 
The image quality results from the second lens are now included in the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Review. The first link loads a comparison between the two lenses with the new lens shown on the left (sample "1"). I would say that the second lens is even slightly sharper than the already-impressive first lens. AF consistency for the second lens is the same as the first.
 
Image quality test results from the EOS 60D are also now included for this lens.