Canon and Sony News for Jul 2015 (Page 4)

 Thursday, July 9, 2015

From the Profoto YouTube Channel:

"What's the Difference?" is a series of video lighting tutorials. Each episode responds to a single question. In this episode, Jared Platt compares the B2 Off-Camera Flash to three speedlights.

Note from Sean: Being a long-time flash user, I can sympathize with anyone carrying around a light stand with three speedlites mounted on top of it. While this video demonstrates one particular speedlite setup, you could sacrifise recycle time and use flashes with radio triggering built-in (like 600EX-RTs) to reduce the complexity and awkwardness of the setup. However, even then I think the B2 would be a more convenient lighting rig to use.

B&H carries the Profoto B2 and the B1 off-camera flashes.

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Post Date: 7/9/2015 1:50:15 PM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Manfrotto:

The new Off road Hiker 20L has been specifically designed for hiking and photography with quick side-access to your camera. Thanks to the Manfrotto Protection System, the removable camera case is highly protective.

It holds a mid-size DSLR with kit lens and an additional lens. The backpack converts into a total hiking backpack by unzipping the internal divider and removing the camera bag. The innovative camera strap featured on the front of the backpack allows the camera to be kept secure on the chest when it is carried, avoiding neck strain.

The bag has been designed with high-quality premium materials and careful attention to ergonomics and comfort.

The Off Road Hiker 20L Backpack is available now at authorized retailers for a suggested retail price of $159.99.

B&H carries the Manfrotto Off Road Hiker 20L Backpack.

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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: Manfrotto News
Post Date: 7/9/2015 9:54:55 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

Summer is perhaps best known for heat and when the heat is great, it is most comfortable to be in an air-conditioned building or ... to be wet. The latter sounds more fun to me, but ... water and electronic camera gear are at odds with each other. Unless you have a waterproof housing for that gear.
 
While the high end dedicated rigid housings are very nice and may produce better image quality, a PVC underwater housing such as those made by EWA-Marine are far more affordable while still allowing unique photo opportunities.
 
In this photo, I was standing near the side of the pool with camera ready. Because capturing the perfect position of a normally thrown tennis ball is very challenging, I opted for a toss-straight-up technique. The dog wanted the ball, but didn't want to jump into the water to get it. I tossed the ball straight up so that it stopped moving at the ideal height and just far enough out so the dog couldn't reach it. The latter part mattered because it was game-over when the dog caught the ball and ran away with her prize.
 
Make this the summer that you waterproof your camera. Add wet shots to your portfolio. Capture the fun memories of the summer water activities. Get an underwater housing.
 
Read also: Underwater Photography Tips for Snorkeling.


A larger version of this image is available on Flickr, Google+, 500px and Facebook. Also, if reading from a news feed reader, click through to see the framed image.

 
Camera and Lens Settings
22mm  f/6.3  1/1250s
ISO 400
5184 x 3456px
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Post Date: 7/9/2015 9:21:26 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

From Nikon:

To users of the Nikon D750 digital SLR camera - possible image shading from shutter

Thank you for choosing Nikon for your photographic needs.

It has come to our attention that the shutter in some Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras manufactured in October and November of 2014 does not function normally, sometimes resulting in shading of a portion of images. We have decided to take the following measures regarding this issue.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused.

Identifying affected products
To check whether or not your camera is one of those affected by this issue, click Affected Product Serial Numbers below and enter your D750 serial number as instructed. Your camera's serial number will be checked against those of applicable products. If your camera is one of those affected, instructions for requesting repairs will be displayed. If your camera is not affected by this issue, rest assured that repairs to your camera are not necessary and you may continue using your camera without concern for this issue.

Affected Product Serial Numbers

Nikon D750 Serial Number Location

The camera's serial number is the 7-digit number indicated by the red frame in the image above.

Resolution
If your D750 camera is affected, as confirmed with the serial number check above, you will be provided with the necessary information to obtain service to correct this issue free of charge. Once your D750 camera is received by Nikon, your D750 camera’s shutter will be examined and replaced, and your D750 camera returned to you free of charge, even if your D750 camera warranty has expired.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this matter may have caused you.

Please be assured that Nikon is continuously working and taking measures to further improve the quality of its products. Once again, thank you for choosing Nikon for your photographic needs.

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Posted to:    Category: Nikon Service Advisories
Post Date: 7/9/2015 8:39:11 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: B&H News
Post Date: 7/9/2015 7:12:36 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Wednesday, July 8, 2015

With a timing that seems almost as peculiar as the product itself, Canon officially released the RA-E3 Remote Controller Adapter today.

The RA-E3 allows cameras with an E3-Type socket to connect to remote controllers with an N3-Type connection (as seen below).

Canon RA E3 Remote Controller Adapter In-Use

For what it's worth, the price of this adapter is only slightly less than the purchase of a dedicated Third-Party Timer Remote Switch with an E3-Type (sub-mini) connection.

B&H has the Canon RA-E3 Remote Controller Adapter available for preorder.

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Canon Announcements
Post Date: 7/8/2015 10:48:57 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

A correction was made to the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT press release after we published it this morning. The following line:

"Featuring enhanced functionality and operability over its predecessor (the Canon Speedlite 430EX II), the new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT features wireless flash shooting via optical or radio transmission (similar to the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT but slave function only), now with shorter recycling time and quicker firing."
...has been corrected to now read:
"Featuring enhanced functionality and operability over its predecessor (the Canon Speedlite 430EX II), the new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT features wireless flash shooting via optical or radio transmission (similar to the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT with master and slave functions in radio mode but slave function only in optical transmission), now with shorter recycling time and quicker firing."
That's right folks! The 430EX-III RT can actually act as a master flash in radio triggering mode. That's an extremely welcomed feature for those who want the benefits of radio triggering at a lower price point.

Want to see how the 430EX III-RT stacks up against the rest of Canon's Speedlite lineup? Check out the 430EX III-RT's specifications on the site's Flash Specifications Comparison Tool.

B&H has the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT availale for preorder.

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Canon Announcements
Post Date: 7/8/2015 10:09:32 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

Some of the retailers were a little slow in getting the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT preorder links up this morning, but most are now live.

Preorder Links: B&H | Adorama | Amazon

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Preorders
Post Date: 7/8/2015 8:54:38 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Canon USA:

New External Flash Unit Features Wireless Flash Shooting and Compact Size

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 8, 2015 - Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT external flash unit featuring - for the first time in the Canon 430EX series - radio-controlled wireless flash shooting capabilities1 designed to make creative light control more manageable and versatile for photographers of all levels. This third generation Speedlite is a perfect primary flash unit for amateur and advanced amateur photographers looking to create beautiful portraits with Canon digital cameras such as the EOS Rebel T6i, as well as professional photographers looking for a small and lightweight secondary flash.

"Canon is proud to offer outstanding photographic accessories that help enhance a photographer's overall creative experience when shooting with our EOS DSLR cameras," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "The new Speedlite 430EX III-RT provides photographers with a very responsive flash unit having new wireless capabilities that enable users to create more professional lighting effects than if they were to rely on their camera's pop-up flash alone."

Featuring enhanced functionality and operability over its predecessor (the Canon Speedlite 430EX II), the new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT features wireless flash shooting via optical or radio transmission (similar to the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT with master and slave functions in radio mode but slave function only in optical transmission), now with shorter recycling time and quicker firing. This multi-functional flash unit makes more advanced flash shooting easy for any photographer with its intuitive, user-friendly operation, abundant bounce and swivel shooting functions and advanced features including a maximum Guide Number of 43/141 at ISO 100 in meters/feet, auto zooming from 24-105mm, Hi-Speed Sync and Second-curtain Sync. In addition, the Speedlite 430EX III-RT has been reduced in size and weight compared to its predecessor.

Featuring another first for the 430EX series of flash units, the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT also includes an SCF-E2 Color Filter which helps balance color temperature when shooting in incandescent lighting, an SBA-E2 Bounce Adapter that helps soften light while helping suppress shadows, a built-in Catchlight panel, illuminated dot-matrix LCD, new control dial, light distribution options, multi-camera sync shooting, and remote shutter release. Enhanced functions include broader bounce angle range and flash exposure compensation via the new control dial. Also included are two cases - one for the flash and one for the filter and adapter.

Pricing and Availability
The new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT flash is scheduled to be available in September 2015 for an estimated retail price of $299.99.

Update: CPN has posted a small article on the new flash.

Preorder Links: B&H | Adorama | Amazon

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Canon Announcements
Post Date: 7/8/2015 12:06:26 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

MELVILLE N.Y., July 8, 2015 - Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., will celebrate the achievement of a new lens-manufacturing milestone with the production of the Company's 110-millionth EF-series interchangeable lens for Canon EOS cameras on June 22, 2015 -an EF 11-24mm f/4L USM ultra-wide-angle interchangeable zoom lens.

Production of interchangeable EF lenses for Canon EOS-series AF (autofocus) single-lens reflex film cameras began in 1987 at the Company's Utsunomiya Plant. Over the years, EF lenses have garnered support from a wide range of users and production has since expanded to a total of four manufacturing bases, including Canon Inc., Taiwan; Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; and Oita Canon Inc. in southern Japan.

EF lens production surpassed the 10-million-unit mark in 1995 and crossed the 50-million-unit threshold in 2009. In April 2014, the Company celebrated its first-in-the-world achievement of having manufactured 100 million EF lenses, and now, will set a new world record for the most interchangeable lenses produced.

Canon's proprietary EF lenses, launched in March 1987 along with the EOS SLR camera system, have continued to evolve since their introduction, leading the industry through the incorporation of a wide range of innovative technologies, including such world's firsts as the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, a multi-layered diffractive optical (DO) element, and Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) anti-reflection technology.

The 110-millionth EF lens, an EF 11-24mm f/4L USM (launched in February 2015), features a minimum focal length of 11mm to achieve the world's widest angle of view.1 Furthermore, winner of the prestigious Camera Grand Prix Japan 2015 Lens of the Year award,2 the model was recognized for its use of Canon proprietary optical technologies, making possible superb image quality while effectively correcting for aberrations that commonly occur when shooting at the ultra-wide-angle end.

For more information and full list of Canon EF lenses, visit:
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/lens_ef110mill_miscpage

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Canon USA News
Post Date: 7/8/2015 12:04:34 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Monday, July 6, 2015

Just posted: Canon EOS 5Ds Review.

The Canon 5Ds promised to perform amazingly and it has delivered on that promise.

B&H has the Canon EOS 5Ds in stock and the 5Ds R available for preorder.

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Camera Gear Review News
Post Date: 7/6/2015 8:47:24 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Every month we update our Most Popular Gear lists with the cameras and lenses – as evidenced by your page views – are indicative of the most popular gear. I decided to take a look at the most popular gear last month to see if I could discern the reasons behind the popularity of each camera. And speaking of the most popular gear list, you can find the list on the bottom-right side of the homepage.

Last month the most popular cameras were (in order):

  1. Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  2. Canon EOS 5Ds
  3. Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  4. Canon EOS 6D
  5. Canon EOS 5Ds R
Looking at the list, it makes sense that the EOS 7D Mark II sits at its apex despite the hype surrounding Canon's ultra-high resolution cameras. The 7D II features 10 frames-per-second, a 1D-X-like AF system and dual memory card slots at a great price (especially with the current rebates).

Canon's groundbreaking, ultra-high resolution DSLR featuring a traditional low-pass filter takes the #2 spot – the EOS 5Ds. Announced in February, the 5Ds preorders were finally being sent out late last month. The interest regarding this camera was huge as people wondered, "How could I use the extra resolution?" Keep in mind, though, "interest" does not necessarily mean "purchased." The 5Ds (and the 5Ds R) represents a significant investment for most [if not all] photographers, meaning curiosity regarding the 50.6MP sensor – as opposed to preorder intent – likely drove much of that traffic.

Sitting at number #3 is the workhorse camera of professionals everywhere (and the camera that Bryan and I have used most since its introduction), the EOS 5D Mark III. Sitting below the 1D-X and now more afforadable than ever, the 5D Mark III is an excellent, well-rounded full-framer. It may be slightly long in the tooth (relatively speaking), but its excellent feature set makes it a highly relevant camera for a wide range of photographers over 3 years after its introduction.

The 7D II sits within reach of far more budgets than the 5Ds/5Ds R, a feature it has in shares with the #4 camera in our list – the EOS 6D. Even though the EOS 6D was announced in late 2012, the fact that it's Canon's least expensive entryway into the world of full-frame photography makes it an especially attractive upgrade for those who started out with a Rebel/xxD camera.

Rounding out the top 5, the EOS 5Ds R – Canon's highest-resolution, sharpest full-frame camera – appeals to those looking to capture the finest details in their scene (we think landscape photographers are a big portion of this group). The increased risk of moiré and false color makes this 5D variant a little less popular than its nearly identical twin featuring the traditional low-pass filter.

So there you have it, the top 5 most popular cameras as indicated by your page views. We hope the site's resources, including the DSLR Camera Reviews and Camera Specifications Tool, have proven useful in determining the camera that best fits your photography needs.

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Most Popular Gear
Post Date: 7/6/2015 8:36:25 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

Many factors go into creating a good portrait image: depth of field, sharpness, suitable lighting, but most importantly emotion.

In this tutorial Steve Huddy, from Canon Collective, shows you how to get them right.

Use his tips and tricks to win an EOS 750D. All you need to do is watch the tutorial and submit your best light trail shots at canon.com.au/photobootcamp.

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Photography Education Videos
Post Date: 7/6/2015 6:47:28 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Friday, July 3, 2015

From the Nikon Europe YouTube Channel:

Shooting abandoned places can lead to surprising results. You'd never guess David's shot 'The Mothership' is actually Linnahall: a former concert hall in Tallinn, Estonia. Check out what he has to say about it and take a closer look at the shot here http://bit.ly/1LFfGB9

From the photographer, David de Rueda:

"Linnahall is a former concert hall in Tallinn, Estonia. With a two minute exposure, I could reveal the architecture of the place, which otherwise sat in darkness. The central framing gives the photograph its power, drawing the eye right to the centre. To me, it almost looks like a spaceship."
To see more of David's work, check out "Project Spotlight: Abandoned spaces."

B&H carries the Nikon D810 and AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens.

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Post Date: 7/3/2015 2:05:08 PM ET   Posted By: Sean

Nikon UK is offering free battery grips to those who purchase D7200 and D610 DSLRs. See below for more information.

From Nikon Europe:

Details:

  • The Nikon Battery Grip promotion 2015 runs from the 2nd July 2015 to 2nd September 2015 (inclusive).
  • All claims must be made by 30th September 2015 (inclusive).
  • The free battery grip availability is as stated below:

Camera PurchasedBattery Grip
Entitlement
Nikon D7200 D-SLR (body or Kit)MB-D15
Nikon D610 D-SLR (body or Kit)MB-D14

How to claim
Once you have purchased your new Nikon product/s, you will need to follow the simple claim process below. To enable us to complete your claim, we will need to see supporting documentation. This can be in the form of a hard copy or a digital copy with an online claim.

Please follow the steps below to make a claim.

  1. Please read the terms and conditions and ensure that you have understood them fully before applying to make a claim.
  2. Find your Nikon Europe Service Warranty document for all products. This will either have already filled in Nikon UK Ltd or Nikon Europe BV (Please see image below).
  3. Fill in your name and address details on the Nikon Europe Service Warranty document for all products (if applicable).
  4. Make a photocopy or a digital copy of the Warranty documents for all products claimed for, and retain the originals for your records. This could be in the form of a scan or photograph.
  5. Please make a digital copy or a photocopy of your receipt/invoice ensuring that the date of purchase is clearly visible. This could be in the form of a scan or photograph. These documents will need to be uploaded during the claim process or sent via post. NB: Original receipts/invoices should not be sent in with your application as Nikon will not return the original documentation.
  6. Complete the online claim form by clicking on the "Claim Now" button or by following other cues to claim throughout the site.
Once completed either upload your digital copies of your invoice and warranty documents, or print the copy of the confirmation and send with the documents above to Nikon Battery Grip Promotion 2015, PO Box 246, Alton, GU34 9BL. If you require a hard copy of the claim form please ring +44 (0)1420 525 506.

Please also note the following:

  • A maximum of one claim can me made per person on each model included in the promotion.
  • For online purchases an order confirmation is not sufficient for a claim.

If you experience any problems and/or are unable to complete the online claim form, please ring our Claim Line on +44 (0)1420 525 506.

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Post Date: 7/3/2015 12:32:27 PM ET   Posted By: Sean
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