Canon and Sony News for Aug 2013 (Page 4)

 Thursday, August 8, 2013

Nikon has published their financial results for the first quarter of the year ending March 31, 2014.

From Nikon:

Financial Results (PDF:317KB)

Financial and Business Data (PDF:83KB)

Presentation Material (PDF:594KB)

Related Article:
Reuters: Nikon cuts full-year profit target as mirrorless cameras lose their shine

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Post Date: 8/8/2013 8:23:13 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From National Geographic's Youtube Channel:

National Geographic photographer Michael "Nick" Nichols and videographer Nathan Williamson used a remote-controlled helicopter and a small robot tank to capture unique images of Serengeti lions.

Relevant Links:

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Post Date: 8/8/2013 8:06:26 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Canon Live Learning:

Presented by:Dave Henry (Bio)
Program:Canon Live Learning San Francisco
Date:8/21/2013
Time:6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Fee:$20.00
Location:Canon Solutions America
201 California St.
San Francisco, California 94014
Questions:SanFranciscoCanon@cusa.canon.com

Inspired by having the world’s fastest wind powered boats and the world’s best sailors right here in the Bay Area, we thought it only appropriate to share tips with you from our resident Pro Photographer and Canon Expert, David Henry.

David will share his secrets on how to get great images of the racing events with camera set-up, proper lens selection, metering and focusing techniques. See some of his best vantage points to shoot from, while he shows examples from various locations. Also, learn about shooting video with your EOS camera and how to “tell the story” so it all makes sense in the final piece.

This class will take the guesswork out of shooting the race, and the timing at our San Francisco facility couldn’t be better.

Enjoy!

Register Now

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Post Date: 8/8/2013 7:50:11 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Tuesday, August 6, 2013

From Nikon:

Modifications enabled with this firmware upgrade

  • When NRW (RAW) images recorded in vertical (portrait) orientation at a Record orientation setting of Auto were played back, images did not rotate as the camera was rotated, even when Rotate tall was set to On. This issue has been resolved.
  • When images captured in vertical (portrait) orientation at a Record orientation setting of Auto were played back, and playback zoom was applied with the camera rotated for vertical display with Rotate tall set to On, certain operations caused images to display irregularly or in the incorrect orientation. This issue has been resolved.
  • When using the rotary multi selector to display the next image from the camera's memory, or a memory card, containing both photos and movies, operation sometimes seemed to stick and continuously advanced through images. This issue has been resolved.
  • After shooting using the self-timer with Auto bracketing set to Tv or Sv with Self-timer: after release set to Stay in self-timer mode, autofocus stopped functioning. This issue has been resolved.
  • When Image quality was set to NRW (RAW), NRW (RAW) + Fine, NRW (RAW) + Normal, or NRW (RAW) + Basic, and Continuous was set to Continuous, noise occurred in photos taken using the self-timer at a shutter speed of 1/4 s or slower with Long exposure NR set to On. Similarly, noise also occurred in photos taken using the self-timer at a shutter speed slow enough to activate long exposure NR with Long exposure NR set to Auto. This issue has been resolved.

Installation Instructions: Windows | Macintosh

Download:
COOLPIX P7100 Firmware 1.1: Windows | Macintosh

Amazon carries the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 digital camera.

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Post Date: 8/6/2013 7:26:08 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Zeiss:

No Compromises

From the initial idea to develop a new high-end SLR lens family to the preparations to bring it to market, ZEISS has come a long and exciting way.

The development of the new high-end SLR lens family posed a special challenge for the ZEISS product managers. The design of the new high-performance lenses was mainly driven by the responsible product managers Nicole Balle, Dr. Michael Pollmann and Christophe Casenave. “An outstanding experience” is how they sum up their three years of hard work.

The most important requirement they had to fulfill was: make no compromises and create the best lens on the market. During the kick-off event, the team geared up for the endurance test that lay ahead of them by taking a hiking tour together. “There was a really special mood,” recalls Nicole Balle. “This assignment was truly extraordinary. Of course, we were all thrilled to be able to have so much freedom in developing a product. The work atmosphere was completely open. All ideas were welcome and were evaluated by the team.”

Read the entire article at the Zeiss Blog.

Adorama carries Zeiss lenses.

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Post Date: 8/6/2013 7:08:22 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Monday, August 5, 2013

From Nikon:

August 6, 2013

An approximately 7.8x high-power normal zoom lens compatible with the Nikon DX format covering a broad range of focal lengths, from wide-angle to telephoto

TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, an approximately 7.8x high-power normal zoom lens compatible with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras.The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR high-power normal zoom lens covers the frequently used wide-angle 18mm to telephoto 140mm (equivalent to 27-210mm in 35mm [135] format) range of focal lengths, making it the perfect lens for a wide variety of scenes, from everyday snapshots to vacation portraits and landscapes. It is constructed of one ED lens element and one aspherical lens element for excellent optical performance that makes superior image quality and clear rendering possible throughout the entire zoom range. Further, the lens is equipped with the vibration reduction (VR) function for camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops* faster. The benefits of this function are maximized even when used with a digital SLR camera boasting a high pixel count for excellent definition and superior rendering. It is also equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast and quiet autofocusing. This single lens, with its high-power zoom and excellent portability make it easy to use with a wide variety of photographic scenes and situations.

AF-S NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Primary Features

  • An 18-140mm, approximately 7.8x high-power normal zoom lens compatible with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras
  • An ED lens element and an aspherical lens element for optical design that achieves superior image quality and sharp rendering
  • Equipped with the vibration reduction (VR) function for camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops faster
  • Equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for extremely quiet autofocusing
  • A maximum diameter of approximately 78 mm, length of approximately 97 mm, and weight of approximately 490 g makes it small and light enough to take anywhere

*Measured in accordance with CIPA standards. Measurement performed using a DX-format digital SLR camera at the maximum telephoto position.

Adorama has the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens available for preorder.

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Post Date: 8/5/2013 11:52:48 PM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Nikon:

August 6, 2013

A compact and lightweight Speedlight that is easy to use

TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the SB-300, a compact and lightweight Speedlight that can easily be taken anywhere.

The SB-300 is a compact and lightweight Speedlight that can be rotated up to 120° for bounce flash photography. It is compatible with Nikon FX-format and DX-format digital SLR cameras, as well as Nikon COOLPIX compact digital cameras that support i-TTL flash control. The SB-300 expands the ways in which users enjoy photography, providing lighting capability not possible with a built-in flash.

SB-300 Primary Features

  1. The flash head can be tilted up 120° for excellent bounce flash performance
    The flash head can be tilted up 120° for bounce flash photography. When shooting indoors, light from the flash can be reflected off walls and ceilings for softer lighting of the subject and more natural photos.
  2. A compact and lightweight design that is extremely portable
    Measuring approximately 57.4 x 65.4 x 62.3 mm (W x H x D) and weighing approximately 97 g, the compact and lightweight, extremely portable design makes it possible for users to enjoy more creative lighting expression just about anywhere. Furthermore, the SB-300 can be powered by AAA alkaline batteries or AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
  3. Simple operation
    Developed for use by even those using an external flash for the first time, simply turning the SB-300 on enables flash photography. i-TTL flash control provides automatic control over flash output level for optimal results under a variety of lighting conditions.

Additional SB-300 Features and Functions

  1. Guide number: 18/59 (ISO 100, m/ft)
  2. FV lock function with which flash volume is determined based on monitor flashes and saved so that composition may be changed while maintaining the flash value (not supported by D5200, D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100, D3000, D60, or D40-series cameras; among COOLPIX cameras, only supported by the COOLPIX A)
  3. Flash color temperature information communication transmits flash color temperature information to the camera for optimal white balance control when a digital-SLR camera is used.

Adorama has the Nikon Speedlight SB-300 flash available for preorder.

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Post Date: 8/5/2013 11:51:06 PM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Nikon:

August 6, 2013

Nikon COOLPIX L620

A high-power zoom compact model equipped with a backside illumination CMOS sensor and 14x optical zoom NIKKOR lens for simple capture of high-quality images at telephoto zoom positions or in dimly lit surroundings

TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the L620. COOLPIX L-series cameras are easy to use and equipped with functions that make photography enjoyable.

The L620 is a high-power zoom compact camera equipped with a backside illumination CMOS sensor with an effective pixel count of 18.1-million pixels that enables capture of images exhibiting little noise at the high sensitivities required for night landscapes and pictures taken indoors under dim lighting. The camera is also equipped with a 14x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with a built-in lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function. The L620 also offers a number of advanced functions that enable simple capture of images as intended. Among these are Target Finding AF, with which the user need simply point the camera at the intended subject and the camera immediately identifies and focuses on the subject, Easy Auto mode, with which the camera automatically identifies the scene and shooting conditions to apply the optimal scene mode, an advanced red-eye correction function, and functions for recording movies.

COOLPIX L620 Primary Features

  1. Backside illumination CMOS sensor with an effective pixel count of 18.1-million pixels enables capture of images exhibiting little noise at the high sensitivities required for night landscapes and pictures taken indoors under dim lighting
  2. A 14x optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers the wide-angle 25 mm to telephoto 350 mm (equivalents in 35mm [135] format) range of focal lengths
  3. Automatic functions for simple capture of images as intended, and a variety of editing functions
  4. Recording of 1920x1080/60i movies with stereo sound
  5. A compact body that combines simple operation and beautiful design
  6. Powered by AA batteries readily available almost anywhere

Nikon COOLPIX S6600

A compact camera offering high-power zoom and vari-angle monitor for shooting from any angle

TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the S6600, the first COOLPIX S-series model equipped with a vari-angle monitor.

As the first COOLPIX S-series model equipped with a side-hinged vari-angle monitor, the S6600 is capable of flexible shooting, from low angles to high, and even self portraits. It is also equipped with a Gesture Control function that allows the user to control the camera remotely by moving their hand when taking self portraits. The camera is equipped with a backside illumination CMOS image sensor with an effective pixel count of 16.0-million pixels that enables very little noise in images captured at high sensitivities, a lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function, and a 12x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with a closest focusing distance of just 2 cm for macro photography. With built-in Wi-Fi®, users can easily transfer images to smart devices such as smartphones and tablets.

COOLPIX S6600 Primary Features

  1. A vari-angle monitor that enables operation using gestures
  2. Built-in Wi-Fi® that makes connecting with others more fun through easy communications with smart devices
  3. Excellent basic performance for capture of images with superior image quality and detail
  4. A wide variety of shooting functions for capturing decisive moments
  5. Shooting and retouch functions, including advanced red-eye correction and 8 Glamour Retouch options
  6. Recording of movies with superior picture quality and stereo sound with the press of a button

Adorama has the Nikon COOLPIX L620 available for preorder.

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Post Date: 8/5/2013 11:44:06 PM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Samyang:

Samyang, Korean photographic equipment manufacturer, has been selling cine lenses for a long time. To fully satisfy our clients and meet their expectations, we have just released solid transport cases intended for such products. Buy a set of Samyang V-DSLR lenses and receive a free case as a bonus.

The cases will be available in two sizes. The bigger one will house a set of six camera lenses: Samyang V-DSLR 8mm T3.8 UMC Fish-eye CS II; 14mm T3.1 ED AS IF UMC; 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC; 35mm T1.5 AS IF UMC; 85mm T1.5 AS IF UMC and 500mm f/6.3 DX Mirror. The smaller one is designed for our three most popular V-DSLR lens models: 14mm, 24mm i 35mm.

The cases provide a descent protection against dust, water splashes, impacts and mechanical damages. They have been made of PP plastics and are resistant to shocks and low temperatures. The cases are locked with two snap buckles which provide strong pressure and prevent accidental opening. Samyang cases are filled in with polyurethane foam to protect the gear against heavy impacts and prevent shifting. Each lens is placed in a specially cut out hole corresponding to its sizes. The larger case (400×320×180cm) weighs 3.2 kg; the smaller (330×310×148cm) weighs 1.65 kg.

Buy a set of three or six lenses and collect your free case from the manufacturer. You can also buy it as a standalone product - recommended retail prices in Europe are EURO 259 for the larger one and EUR 179 for the smaller one.

The new Samyang product is to be released within a couple of weeks.

Adorama carries Samyang lenses.

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Post Date: 8/5/2013 6:51:11 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Sunday, August 4, 2013
"This is The-Digital-Picture.com's Weekend Recap for the week ending August 3rd, 2013

In the news...

On Monday, Canon released firmware updates for three 1-series bodies - the 1D III, 1Ds III, and the 1D Mark IV. While the firmware updates fixed relatively minor issues, their release sheds light on Canon’s long-term commitment to supporting pro-grade bodies well after they’ve been discontinued.

On Thursday, Sigma announced a lens mount conversion service. The new service allows current owners of Sigma’s global vision lenses to return their lenses to Sigma’s service department to have the mounts changed to any other supported camera mount. The service will cost anywhere from $80.00 to $250.00, depending on the lens.

In site news and reviews...

On Tuesday, Bryan published the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens image quality test results. Featuring a wide, constant f/1.8 maximum aperture, solid build quality, and good image quality, Bryan noted, “This lens is looking like another Sigma hit to me.”

And, for our deal of the week…

On Tuesday, we posted a deal from Adorama where you could use a promotion code to get the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM "Sports" lens for $300.00 off - or $3,299.00 with free shipping.

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: 8/4/2013 3:05:22 PM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Saturday, August 3, 2013

Move over Dropbox - there's new kid on the block. Copy gives you 15 gigabytes of free storage with a great referral program that allows you to rack up substantially more storage with no capacity limits.

Copy seems ideal for users who need to share a substantial amount of data within a group. Since the shared data isn't counted against every individual, the group as a whole benefits from more useable storage.

P.S. - Don't forget to install the desktop application. You can find it by clicking "Install App" on the upper-left part of the screen.

Features:

  • Copy Referral Program - In possibly the most rewarding referral program in cloud storage history, Copy users can earn 5GB of additional free storage for both themselves and the person they introduce to Copy for each referral, with no limit on the total capacity they can earn. The average Copy referrer has earned well over 60GB of free storage, with the largest referrers earning space in the 10s of TBs.
  • Copy “Fair Storage for All” Initiative - Instead of counting data in shared folders against all members’ individual storage quotas so everyone pays for the same data over and over, Copy allows users to “split the bill” and control which files count against their storage capacity. View the 40-second video on the Copy “Fair Storage for All” initiative at . Copy was created to meet the exceedingly high design demands of today’s online and mobile users, and to provide the advanced security and corporate features required for businesses. Additional highlights of the service include:
  • Multiple device compatibility - Copy works across Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux computers and offers mobile device support for Apple iOS (iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad) and Android, with Windows Mobile coming soon.
  • Easy file sharing without limits - Copy allows users to upload and share files of any size, including 1080p videos and raw photographs, without size limitations often found in email attachments. These shared files and folders can be sent to anyone either publicly or privately and accessed from any location or device.
  • More security - Copy provides a secure alternative to other cloud storage services. Included data verification inspects data before Copy accepts it into the user’s cloud storage. File-level ownership is verified prior to transferring anything to other devices. Copy also allows users to share files privately using Copy’s built-in identify verification.
  • Company control - Copy extends its cloud storage and sharing benefits into corporate environments with user and group management and added controls for proprietary company data.

Pricing and Availability

Copy is available at Copy.com and by installing the free software. Copy also is available as a free app in the Apple App Store for iOS devices and on Google Play for Android devices.

Individual Copy accounts provide 15GB of cloud storage free of charge, and paid plans start at $9.99USD/month or $99USD/year for up to 250GBs.

Copy for Companies introduces an industry-changing no-per-user-fee approach and plans starting at $399.99USD/year for 100GB.

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Post Date: 8/3/2013 8:19:20 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Friday, August 2, 2013

From Think Tank Photo:

We just released the fourth in our “About A Photograph” video series. In it, photojournalist Ami Vitale narrates the events behind her touching photograph of Ethiopian women participating in an elaborate coffee ceremony.

Said Vitale, “I don’t come taking millions of pictures. I spend time with them and simply observe. If you wait long enough those amazing images will come.”

Based in Montana, Vitale is a contract photographer with National Geographic magazine and frequently gives workshops throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. Her journey as a photojournalist has taken her to more than 80 countries. Her photographs have been exhibited around the world in museums and galleries and published in international magazines including National Geographic, Adventure, Geo, Newsweek, Time, and Smithsonian. Her work has garnered multiple awards from prestigious organizations including World Press Photos, the Lowell Thomas Award for Travel Journalism, Lucie awards, the Daniel Pearl Award for Outstanding Reporting, and the Magazine Photographer of the Year award, among many others.

Note: Use the links from this site to get a free gift with your purchase of $50.00 or more at Think Tank Photo!

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Post Date: 8/2/2013 2:11:30 PM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Sigma:

Sigma Corporation(CEO: Kazuto Yamaki, Location: Kawasaki, Japan) has established, Sigma China in Shanghai, China. Sigma China is formed as a solely owned subsidiary of Sigma Corporation and operations started on August 1st, 2013.

Purpose:

We established a subsidiary in Shanghai to fulfill sales, brand management and customer support in the growing Chinese market.

We intend to construct an efficient sales and logistics network and we believe that this will enable us to provide a complete line-up of our products, build brand image as well as offer a good after-sales service.

Summary

Corporate NameSIGMA (CHINA) CO., LTD.
Office LocationShanghai, China
Business MissionPurchase, sales and servicing of optical equipment
CEOKazuto Yamaki
Employees12
Capital$1.22 million USD
Investment RatioSolely owned by Sigma Corporation
BusinessCommencement date August 1st, 2013

Adorama carries Sigma lenses.

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Post Date: 8/2/2013 7:56:08 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

Canon's EOS Digital Solution Disk Software 28.2A and ImageBrowser 1.1.0 are now available from CanonUSA. (thanks Marco)

From Canon:

Changes from EOS Digital Solution Disk Software 28.1A for Windows are as follows:

Changes from Digital Photo Professional 3.13.10:
- Supports EOS 70D.

Changes from EOS Utility 2.13.10:
- Supports EOS 70D.

Changes from Picture Style Editor 1.13.10:
- Supports EOS 70D.

Changes in the ImageBrowser EX 1.1.0 for Windows

  • Up to 100,000 images can be registered to the database.
  • Organizing and searching image functions are newly added.
  • Quicker Search by Faces.

Download EOS Digital Solution Disk Software 28.1A and ImageBrowser 1.1.0 from Canon USA.

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Post Date: 8/2/2013 7:09:31 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

Zoom has released a sample video demonstrating what its newly released H6 Portable Digital Recorder can do. The video features Jazz drummer Peter Erskine and was shot using only the included X/Y capsule and four microphones plugged directly into the unit.

Amazon carries the Zoom H6 Personal Digital Recorder.

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Post Date: 8/2/2013 6:26:43 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
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