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From Datacolor:
 
Datacolor Webinars Offer Ideas for Managing Digital Photography and Step-by-Step Techniques to Produce High Quality Images
 
Lawrenceville, NJ – April 30, 2013 – Datacolor, a global leader in color management solutions, announced today its spring 2013 line-up of free color management webinars featuring co-sponsors. The popular webinar series continues with a variety of introductory and advanced webinars that discuss new techniques and offer insights and tips for photographers to enhance their skills. Datacolor is bringing dynamic topics to photographers with the help of notable photography related companies including Triggertrap, Phlearn.com, onOne Software and Lexar.
 
Each webinar includes step-by-step demonstrations using Datacolor’s line of Spyder color calibration devices, and in-depth discussions on how to effectively use the right tools to create images. The bi-monthly webinars, hosted by David Tobie, global product technology manager for Datacolor, and David Saffir, Datacolor expert, noted landscape and fine art photographer, and author of “Master Digital Color,” focus on managing color using tools in both capture and processing stages. Topics range in subject matter and focus on providing photographers with new methods of producing high quality results with their images.
 
“Photography continues to evolve and there are always new methods to master,” said David Tobie. “Datacolor has always been committed to helping photographers achieve the highest quality photos. By adding more partners to our webinar series, we continue our goal of providing photographers at any level with the methods, techniques, and recommendations on tools to produce incredible photos.”
 
Upcoming topics for the Datacolor color management webinar series to include:

• May 8, 2013 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EDT: Digital Workflow Process for the Capture Stage (Co-sponsor: Hunt’s Photo & Video)
• May 30, 2013 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT: Remote Control Photography (Co-sponsor: Triggertrap)
• June 12, 2013 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EDT: Introduction to Color Management (Co-sponsor: Phlearn.com)
• June 18, 2013 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT: Focus Control: Before, During, and After the Shot (Co-Sponsor: onOne Software)
• June 27, 2013 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EDT: Digital Asset Management (Co-sponsor: Lexar)

Those interested in attending can register in advance for the free webinars. Attendees will be given discount codes for Spyder products and/or products from co-sponsors. They will also automatically be entered to win a Datacolor Spyder product and products from co-sponsors coinciding with the webinar topic. Guests will have the ability to interact with the speakers in a Q&A format, and get first-hand input on applying color management effectively in their workflow.
 
Register now at spyder.datacolor.com/freewebinars.
 
B&H carries Datacolor products.

From Tamron:
 
Participants creatively photograph "clues" and set up their Tamron Scavenger Hunt exhibit at TMyPhotoExhibits.com for a chance to win a Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD lens.
 
May 1, 2013, Commack, N.Y. - Tamron USA will celebrate National Photo Month, officially recognized by Congress in 1987, this May with photo enthusiasts across the country by holding its first Tamron Photo Scavenger Hunt. Participants will creatively photograph 14 clues and set-up an exhibit at Tamron's unique 3D virtual online sharing experience, MyPhotoExhibits.com by May 31, 2013. Tamron will pick the best overall exhibit based on image quality and creative interpretation of the clues. The winner will receive the award-winning SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD zoom lens, the world's only fast standard zoom with image stabilization (value $1300).
 
Rules
 
The Tamron Photo Scavenger Hunt is open to users of any photographic equipment who reside in the USA and are at least 18 years old. The exhibit must be set up at MyPhotoExhibits.com by May 31, 2013 and must contain 14 images as they relate to all 14 clues (images may be ordered in any way). Each image must be titled with the clue name. If any image does not correspond to any clue, or images are missing, the entry will not qualify. All exhibits must be named Tamron Photo Scavenger Hunt or the entry will not qualify. For complete rules, please visit: tamron-usa.com/scavengerhunt
 
The Clues
 
Participants of the Tamron Photo Scavenger Hunt must creatively photograph each of the following clues:

1. Something that grows
2. An interesting structure
3. Something that begins with the letter T
4. Something blue
5. A daily task or chore
6. Something that smiles
7. Something wet
8. Cooking utensil
9. Something you look through
10. Something that reflects
11. Something broken
12. Peace
13. Friendship
14. Something old

B&H carries Tamron Lenses.

Adorama has an Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 with Red Giant Magic Bullet Photo-looks V1.5 & 16GB Memory Card available for $119.95.
 
Bundle Includes:

• Adobe Photoshop Lightroom V4, Windows & Mac Compatible
• Red Giant Magic Bullet Photo-looks V1.5 (slip sleeve version)
• Kingston Technology 16GB Class 10 SDHC Memory Card

B&H also has an Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Bundle available for $119.99 with free shipping.

• Adobe Photoshop Lightroom V4, Widnows & Mac Compatible
• Kelby Training - DVD: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Crash Course
• JPEGmini - JPEGmini Photo Optimization Software for Mac (Card Key)
• Panasonic - 8GB SDHC Memory Card Gold Series Class 10 UHS-I
• Ruggard - Memory Card Case for Up to 8 SD Cards

The full Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Review is now available.

eBay (via Canon-authorized BuyDig) has the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens for only $779.00 with free shipping. Plus, you may earn $15.58 in eBay Bucks. Compare at $869.00 after $150.00 instant rebate.
 
This is an awesome lens and a great deal even at the normal after rebate price. Act fast – "Limited quantity available" and selling VERY fast.

Expect to see the world's smallest DSLR camera, the Canon Rebel SL1, arriving at retailers this week.
 
Canon USA has indicated that these cameras have already begun shipping to dealers.

Adorama just let us know about Tokina rebates going into effect today.
 
Tokina AT-X 100mm Macro Lens - $30
Tokina AT-X 10-17mm AF DX Fisheye Lens - $40.00
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm PRO FX Lens - $50.00
Tokina AT-X 17-35mm PRO FX Lens - $40.00
Tokina AT-X 11-16mm PRO DX-II Lens - $40.00
 
B&H also has the Tokina rebates live on their site – with 2% rewards.

From Canon Australia:
 
Firmware Version 1.2.1 incorporates the following functional improvements and fixes.

• Uncompressed HDMI output is now enabled.
• Enables the center AF point to autofocus when the camera is used with Canon EF lens/extender combinations whose combined maximum aperture is f/8.
• Improves the speed of the camera's acquisition of focus when using a Canon Speedlite's AF-assist beam.
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the LCD monitor may freeze and display Err 70 or Err 80 when a still photo is taken during Live View or in movie shooting mode.
• Fixes a phenomenon that may occur when the continuous shooting priority setting is enabled for multiple exposures, such that, after the sixth image is taken, there is a slight pause before the remainder of the sequence is completed.
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the viewfinder display shows incorrect information during AEB shooting.
• Communication with the WFT-E7 Wireless File Transmitter has been improved.
• When images have been successfully transferred with the WFT-E7 Wireless File Transmitter through the FTP protocol, an "O" will be displayed. When images have not been successfully transferred with the WFT-E7 Wireless File Transmitter through the FTP protocol, an "X" will be displayed.
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera may not function properly when an Eye-Fi card is used.
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the focal length value listed in the Exif information is not displayed correctly for images shot with the EF 24-70mm F4L IS USM lens.
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the lens firmware cannot be updated properly.
• Corrects errors in the Arabic language menu.
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera changes the AF microadjustment value to -8.
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the on-screen guidance cannot be fully displayed when setting the maximum limit value for the "Setting the ISO Speed Range for Auto ISO" option.

* Items No.1 through 12 have been incorporated into firmware version 1.2.0.
* Items No.1 through 14 have been incorporated into firmware version 1.2.1.
 
Firmware Version 1.2.1 is for cameras with firmware version 1.2.0 or earlier. If the camera's firmware is already version 1.2.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
 
Notes:

• Once the EOS 5D Mark III camera is updated to version 1.2.1, it cannot be restored to a previous firmware version (Version 1.0.7 through 1.1.3).
• It is recommended that the latest application software*1 be used, once the EOS 5D Mark III is updated to the new firmware version 1.2.1 from older firmware (versions 1.0.7 through 1.1.3). Certain previous versions of these applications do not support functions which are added by the new firmware.
• In order to use EOS Utility software with the updated EOS 5D Mark III, the EOS Utility software must be updated to the latest version.

When cameras, or images taken with cameras, have been updated to the new Firmware Version 1.2.1 (or 1.2.0), and are used with the old version application software, the following phenomena will occur.
 
EOS Utility

• The "HDMI output" function, "HDMI output setting" or "HDMI output frame rate setting" cannot be registered to My Menu of the camera.
• The lens aberration compensation data cannot be registered to the camera.

Digital Photo Professional

• If the Lens Aberration Correction Window is chosen when working with a RAW image taken with a camera running Firmware Version 1.2.1 or 1.2.0, the adjustment window will automatically shut down and the adjustment (correction) cannot be made.
• Due to the differences in the camera firmware versions, the following phenomena will occur.
• RAW images taken with a Firmware Version 1.2.1 (or 1.2.0) camera cannot be processed on cameras with Firmware Version 1.1.3 or before.
• When images taken with a camera running Firmware Version 1.2.1 (or 1.2.0), are read by a camera running Firmware Version 1.1.3 or older, Direct print is not possible.

RAW images taken with a Firmware Version 1.2.1 (or 1.2.0) camera cannot be processed on cameras with Firmware Version 1.1.3 or before.
When images taken with a camera running Firmware Version 1.2.1 (or 1.2.0), are read by a camera running Firmware Version 1.1.3 or older, Direct print is not possible.

• Accompanying the enhancements to the functions, the instruction manual has also been revised. Users are asked to download both the latest firmware and the instruction manual. You can download the latest instruction manual from our Web site.

Download the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Firmware 1.2.1 Update (.zip). (thanks Ben)

Canon Autralia has published an updated Canon EOS 5D Mark III Owner's Manual that addresses the changes in firmware version 1.2.x. (thanks Gus)
 
Manual Notes:
 
This manual is for the EOS 5D Mark III installed with firmware version 1.2.0 or later. Please refer to the pages below for further information about the new functions added by firmware version 1.2.x.

Section	Page
AF when the maximum aperture is f/8	p.85
AF with group H lenses: AF point expansion (surrounding AF points: above, below, left, right)	p.84
Simultaneuous display of LCD monitor and HDMI output	p.245
HDMI frame rate settings	p.246
Time code settings for HDMI output	p.241

There are also updated versions of the following manuals available for download:
 
Canon Digital Photo Professional v 3.13 - Windows | Macintosh
EOS Utility v 3.13 - Windows | Macintosh

CanvasPeople currently has an 80% Off promotion on their Canvas Prints. (thanks Greg)

Size	Standard Wrap Sale Price	Thick Wrap Sale Price
8x10	$10.00
11x11	$13.40
11x14	$13.60	$17.60
16x16	$16.40
9x27	$17.00
16x20	$18.40	$22.40
18x24	$20.60	$24.60
24x36		$27.00
20x48		$28.00

B&H has the Canon PowerShot G15 Digital Camera available for $399.00 with free shipping. Compare at $429.00.

eBay (via BuyDig) has the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens available for $319.00 with free shipping. Compare at $359.00.

B&H has the HGST 1TB Touro Mobile 2.5" External Portable Hard Drive available for $69.99 with free shipping. Regularly $84.99.

For a limited time, DigitalRev has the Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor Lens available for $209.00. Compare at $396.95.
 
If you're a first-time customer, use promotion code E487X3IX at checkout (directions here) to receive an additional $10.00 off your purchase of $100.00 or more!

Nikon Professional Services has published some D800/D800E Tips that included a list of lenses ideal for use with the D800E.
 
From NPS D800/D800E Tips:
 
Aperture and Complex Subjects
 
With cameras like the D800E, which are suited to photography of visually complex subjects, maximizing lens resolution is vital. Though results will vary from lens to lens, the greatest contrast all the way to frame peripheries can generally be achieved at an aperture setting two to three stops down from maximum aperture. Some lenses that offer excellent resolution are listed below.

• AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
• AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
• AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G
• AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G
• AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G
• AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
• AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II
• AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
• AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR
• AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
• PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED
• PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED
• PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D

The D800E offers better resolution at aperture settings with which diffraction is not an issue. As the aperture setting has more influence on resolution with the D800E than with the D800, D800E users should always keep the possible effects of diffraction in mind.
 
B&H carries the Nikon D800 and D800E DSLR cameras.

Adorama has the Sony PCM-M10/R Portable Digital Audio Recorder (Red) available for an in-cart price of $199.99 with free shipping. Regularly $249.99.

Adorama has the Kata DB-453 DPS Series Camera Bag available for $29.95 with free shipping. Regularly $59.95.

First-time customers can use promotion code E487X3IX at DigitalRev to receive $10.00 off any purchase of $100.00 or more.
 
With the promotion code, you can get the Canon EOS 7D DSLR Camera for $1,009.00. Compare at $1,248.00.
 
If you need help figuring out how to use the promotion code, check out DigitalRev's coupon directions here.

The full Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP Di VC USD Lens Review is now available.

Adorama has the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens available for $439.00 with free shipping and 6% Rewards. Compare at $579.00.

 
Canon has published a series of time lapse photography videos by Vincent Laforet. The first two parts of the series can be seen in high definition on Canon USA's youtube channel. All four parts of the series can be seen on the Canon Digital Learning Center.
 
Gear used in the various time lapse videos:

• Canon EOS 1D X
• Canon EOS 5D Mark III
• Canon EOS 5D Mark II
• Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM
• Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM
• Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM
• Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L II USM
• Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L II Tilt Shift
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM
• Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift
• Canon Timer Remote Control TC-80N3
• Think Tank Photo Pixel Pocket Rocket
• Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs
• Manfrotto 057 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
• Manfrotto 055 Magnesium Ball Head

eBay (via AdoramaCamera) has the Refurbished Nikon COOLPIX P510 Digital Camera available for $249.00 with free shipping. Compare at $324.95 new.

The "Spend and Save" promotion we posted about yesterday was inactive this morning. However, the promotion is now active again. Save up to $125.00 on Refurbished DSLR Cameras, Lenses and Flashes at the Canon Store.

• Spend $100.00 and get $10.00 Off
• Spend $250.00 and get $50.00 Off
• Spend $500.00 and get $125.00 Off

See the original post with links to specific items here.

Use promotion code S0531131 ($50.00 off) at Adorama to get the Azden SMX-20 DSLR Stereo Directional Shotgun Microphone for $69.00 with free shipping after $10.00 mail-in rebate. Compare at $129.00.

Adorama has the Nikon D90 DSLR Camera Kit w/ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens available for $799.00 with free shipping and 2% Rewards. Regularly $1,049.00.
 
Adorama also has a great deal on the Nikon D90 (Body Only) - just $599.00 with free shipping and 2% Rewards. Regularly $799.95.