Canon and Sony News for Feb 2013 (Page 4)

 Monday, February 11, 2013

From Apple:

About Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.04:

This update adds RAW image compatibility for the following cameras to Aperture 3 and iPhoto '11:

  • Leica D-Lux 6
  • Leica V-Lux 4
  • Leica X2
  • Nikon D5200
  • Pentax K-5 II
  • Pentax K-5 IIs
  • Pentax K-30
  • Pentax Q
  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Download the Digital Camera RAW Update 4.04 here.

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Post Date: 2/11/2013 6:59:08 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Sunday, February 10, 2013
This is The-Digital-Picture.com's Weekend Recap for the week ending February 9th, 2013

In the news...

Sigma started this week with a brand new, redesigned website. The site now features an all-new product finder, redesigned photo galleries, a comparison tool, and an expanded Sigma lounge.

On Monday, Sports Illustrated published a Gigapan image captured during the first quarter of Super Bowl 47. The overall Gigapan image is made up of 220 individual images and is roughly 3,800 megapixels in total size.

On Wednesday, we reported that Canon confirmed a firmware fix is in the works for the 1D X and 5D Mark III DSLR cameras. The firmware fix will address slow autofocus performance when using the AF assist beam feature of a shoe-mounted Canon Speedlight.

In reviews…

On Thursday, Bryan published a set of standard-thickness, 82mm circular polarizer test results to the site’s vignetting comparison tool. Using the comparison tool, visitors can now see the how much “mechanical vignetting” to expect when using a circular polarizer with lenses such as the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens.

On Friday, lens distortion and vignetting test results were added for the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM lens, while vignetting test results were added for three other Sigma lenses.

And, for our deal of the week…

Also on Friday, we published a deal from BuyDig.com where you could get a Canon 40mm f/2.8 STM lens for $144.00 with free shipping – that’s a $55.00 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!

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Post Date: 2/10/2013 10:45:05 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Friday, February 8, 2013

Lens distortion test results have been added to the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Lens page.

Lens vignetting test results have been added to the following review pages:

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Lens
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens

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Post Date: 2/8/2013 10:22:03 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

From Sports Illustrated:

Sports Illustrated photographer David Bergman and Josh Lehrer created [a] Gigapan during the Baltimore Ravens 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 3, 2013. The image is made up of 220 individual photos (20 across by 11 down) taken over a 38-minute span in the first quarter. The final high-resolution image is 101,800 x 37,419 pixels, or 3,809 megapixels.

Check out the huge Super Bowl XLVII Gigapan here.

B&H carries Gigapan products.

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Post Date: 2/8/2013 10:22:54 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Thursday, February 7, 2013

With a standard thickness B+W 82mm Circular Polarizer filter recently added to our lab inventory, we now have 82mm Circular Polarizer filter vignetting results included in the following reviews:

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens (compare)
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens (compare)
Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens (compare)
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 AT-X Pro FX Lens (compare)
Coming soon: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Lens

Because of the thickness of standard circular polarizer filters, mechanical vignetting is sometimes an issue when they are used on wide angle lenses. These tests allow comparison between the bare lens and the with-CP filter results (typically the last option in the focal length drop-down box).

In the above examples, the two Canon lenses show some additional vignetting when used with the standard thickness CP filters. While a slim circular polarizer filter is a great option, I much-prefer B+W's flagship B+W's XS-Pro Circular Polarizer Filters (B&H) (Adorama). These top-of-the-line filters are slim, but include front threads that will hold a standard lens cap in place.

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Post Date: 2/7/2013 9:49:43 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Nikon has posted their Financial Results for Q3 for the year ending March 2013 [February 6, 2013].

Financial Results (PDF:320KB)

Financial and Business Data (PDF:84KB)

Presentation Material (PDF:628KB)
1. Financial Results for the Third Quarter of the Year Ending March 31, 2013 (PDF:321KB)
2. Estimation for the Year Ending March 31, 2013 (PDF:364KB)
3. Reference Data (PDF:239KB)

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Post Date: 2/7/2013 10:34:13 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From RØDE:

RØDE Microphones is announcing the release of the smartLav, a new lapel microphone that connects directly to the headset jack of Apple iOS devices. Compatible with the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, smartLav delivers premium quality audio capture in a compact and accessible form factor.

The smartLav is a professional-grade wearable microphone designed for use in a wide range of film, television and broadcast scenarios, or wherever professional quality audio is required in a discreet, portable format without the complication and expense of additional wireless equipment, particularly where multiple talent is involved. With the smartLav the user simply mounts the microphone on the talent, connects it to the iOS device’s headset jack and records via the RØDE Rec or RØDE Rec LE apps.

By employing a high quality omni-directional condenser capsule the smartLav captures sound in a forgiving 360 degrees, allowing for versatility when mounting and ensuring a high degree of user-friendly operation .

“The smartLav is an exciting solution that makes professional quality audio available to anyone with access to an Apple iOS device,” explained Damien Wilson, RØDE’s Marketing and Sales Director. “For filmmakers or wedding videographers that have struggled to simultaneously record multiple talent this product truly is an incredibly simple and cost effective solution.”

A foam pop shield is included to minimise wind noise and vocal plosives (hard ‘b’, ‘t’ and ‘p’ sounds), as well as a durable mounting clip with in-built cable management. The smartLav has been designed to pair perfectly with the RØDE Rec app for Apple iOS devices, and is also compatible with any iOS audio app that accepts input from the headset connection. RØDE Rec turns the user’s iOS device into a fully-featured field recorder, with a wide range of equalisation pre-sets to suit various recording situations, in addition to professional editing functions and the ability to publish to SoundCloud and Dropbox directly from the app.

“Both the smartLav and the recently announced RØDE iXY stereo microphone showcase the possibilities of the RØDE Rec app as more than an isolated piece of software,” Mr Wilson explained, “but also as a platform and hub for a range of professional grade audio devices. This platform leverages the portability and popularity of Apple’s iOS devices to make content creation easier than ever.”

The smartLav is shipping to authorised RØDE retailers worldwide this month, at a suggested retail price of US$60.

B&H carries RØDE microphones.

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Post Date: 2/6/2013 7:30:14 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From LPA Design/PocketWizard:

ControlTL MiniTT1 / FlexTT5 Canon Beta Firmware
Beta Firmware Version: 6.201

New Key Features:

Compatibility with Canon EOS-1D X:

The following Canon gear is now supported in this beta firmware release:

  • Canon EOS-1D X

The Canon 1D X will work in the ControlTL® system with some important operational considerations:

  • Manual power control only – No TTL. TTL is not currently available when using the 1D X with a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5. See additional information on the next page.
  • Manual power control operates normally, which includes the following functions:
  • Manual power control for X-sync
  • Manual power control for HSS
  • HyperSync®
  • Rear Curtain Sync
  • AC3 ZoneController with the zone set to “M” for Manual
  • Manual power control of compatible flashes like Einstein E640, AlienBees, White Lightning, and select Elinchrom flashes
  • Improved HyperSync performance. New HyperSync enhancements allow for the 1D X to perform well when shooting with studio flash above X-sync.
  • PowerTracking with the Canon 1D X works with “Full Manual” and the new “Full Manual + FEC” setting. Other PowerTracking settings are not available at this time.

For instructions on downloading the Beta Firmware 6.201, click here.

B&H carries the PocketWizard MiniTT1 radio transmitter and PocketWizard FlexTT5 radio slave.

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Post Date: 2/6/2013 7:19:27 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From PocketWizard:

PocketWizard G-Wiz Vault gadget bag perfect for the safe and convenient storage of multiple radios, cameras and accessories

LPA Design, manufacturers of PocketWizard Photo Products, the world leader in wireless control of cameras, flash lighting and light meters, announces today the new G-Wiz Vault bag. Designed for use with the PocketWizard MultiMAX®, Plus® II or FlexTT5® Transceivers and accessories, this padded gear bag is also the perfect size to protect a full-sized DSLR camera.

“Many photographers own several PocketWizard radios and the new G-Wiz Vault bag offers them a storage solution that keeps them safe when not in use.” said Dave Schmidt, LPA Design’s VP of Marketing. “We’ve also designed the G-Wiz line as a convenient storage solution for other photo gear and the G-Wiz Vault is sized to fit any full size DSLR camera body or other accessories.”

The new PocketWizard G-Wiz Vault bag holds up to six MultiMAX or Plus II radios with connector cables, ten FlexTT5’s, or one full-size DSLR camera body. The Vault features three movable or removable hook-n-loop padded dividers allowing photographers to customize this bag to fit their gear-packing needs. Available in three colors, the G-Wiz Vault opens from the top allowing photographers to ensure at a glance that all their PocketWizard gear is neatly and safely packed away.

Features include: three movable hook-n-loop padded dividers, zippered inside pocket, Super-Snap closure attachment straps with grab handle and durable rip-stop nylon construction.

Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 3.5". Capacity: 126in3

B&H carries PocketWizard G-Wiz storage bags.

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Post Date: 2/6/2013 6:51:03 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Nikon USA has published the GP-1A GPS Unit Manual (PDF).

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Post Date: 2/5/2013 3:44:02 PM ET   Posted By: Sean

Nikon has released the Capture NX 2.4.0 software update.

Modifications enabled with Ver. 2.4.0

Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

  • Support for RAW images captured with the Nikon 1 J3 and Nikon 1 S1 has been added.
  • The following modifications have been made to White Balance in the Camera Settings portion of the Develop section in the Edit List palette.
  • Underwater can now be selected from New WB. However, Underwater can only be selected for RAW images captured with a camera that supports Underwater white balance.
  • Resulting colors have been corrected when Flash was selected from New WB for RAW images captured with the Nikon 1 V2.
  • An issue that, in some rare cases, prevented display of some JPEG images has been resolved.

Additional modifications to the Windows version

  • Compatibility with 64- and 32-bit Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows 8 Enterprise has been added.
  • Proper operation has been confirmed with use in desktop mode. Touch screen operations are not supported.

Additional modifications to the Macintosh version

  • Support for high-resolution display on Macintosh computers with a built-in Retina display has been added. However, this applies only to image display in the image window.

Installation
Windows

  1. Create a new folder with an appropriate name on your computer's hard disk.
  2. Download S-CNX2__-020400WU-___EN-ALL___.exe to the folder created in step 1.
  3. Run S-CNX2__-020400WU-___EN-ALL___.exe to launch the software installer.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to accurately complete the installation.

Macintosh

  1. Download S-CNX2__-020400MU-___EN-ALL___.dmg.
  2. Once S-CNX2__-020400MU-___EN-ALL___.dmg has finished downloading, a Capture NX 2 Setup disk image will be mounted. A file titled Capture NX 2 Setup will be created inside the disk image.
  3. Double-click Capture NX 2 Setup to launch the software installer.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to accurately complete the installation.

Download the Capture NX 2.4.0 software update: Windows | Macintosh

B&H carries Nikon's Capture NX 2 photo editing software.

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Post Date: 2/5/2013 8:16:46 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
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