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Monday, April 08, 2013

Blackmagic Production Camera 4K Available for Preorder

Want to shoot 4K video using your Canon lens collection but can't quite afford the Canon EOS 1D C? Then you might want to preorder a Blackmagic Production Camera 4k for a lot less - $3,995.00 at B&H.

Product Highlights

4K Super 35mm Sensor with Global Shutter
Canon EF Compatible Lens Mount
Records 4K (3840x2160) & HD (1920x1080)
Compressed CinemaDNG RAW
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
Bulit-in SSD Recorder
12 Stops of Dynamic Range
6G-SDI Output for Ultra HD via One Cable
5" Touchscreen LCD (800x480 Resolution)
Includes DaVinci Resolve and UltraScope

Check out all the new releases from BlackMagic Design products.

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DateTime: 4/8/2013 6:24:23 PM CT Posted By: Sean

Flashpoint 16" Collapsible Softbox for Shoe-Mount Flash - $34.95 Shipped (Reg. $49.95)

Adorama has the Flashpoint 16" Collapsible Softbox for Shoe-Mount Flash available for $34.95 with free shipping. Regularly $49.95.

Note: I [Sean] have a similar softbox from a different manufacturer that I use quite frequently - it's amazingly useful.

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DateTime: 4/8/2013 1:08:35 PM CT Posted By: Sean

Drobo 5N 5-Bay NAS Storage Array - $469.99 (Compare at $568.99)

Amazon is featuring the Drobo 5N 5-Bay NAS Storage Array as a Gold Box Deal of the Day and is available for $469.99. Compare at $568.99. (thanks Trey)

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Category: Photography Deals

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DateTime: 4/8/2013 1:01:42 PM CT Posted By: Sean

SanDisk Extreme 240GB Solid State Drive - $169.99 Shipped (Compare at $184.99)

B&H has the SanDisk Extreme 240GB Solid State Drive available for $169.99 with free shipping. Compare at $184.99.

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DateTime: 4/8/2013 12:41:16 PM CT Posted By: Sean

Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes - $39.95 (Reg. $49.95)

B&H has the Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes available for $39.95 with free shipping. Regularly $49.95.

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DateTime: 4/8/2013 12:35:05 PM CT Posted By: Sean

Sony 64GB Micro Vault USM-Q USB Flash Drive - $34.95 Shipped (Compare at $44.99)

B&H has the Sony 64GB Micro Vault USM-Q USB Flash Drive available for $34.95 with free shipping. Compare at $44.99.

B&H also has the Sony 32GB Micro Vault USM-Q USB Flash Drive available for $19.95 with free shipping. Compare at $23.79.

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Category: Sony Deals

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DateTime: 4/8/2013 10:50:08 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Rokinon 24mm T1.5 Declicked Aperture Cinema Prime Lens - $599.00 Shipped (Compare at $749.00)

Use promotion code Cine150 ($150.00 off) at BuyDig.com to get the Rokinon 24mm T1.5 Declicked Aperture Cinema Prime Lens (Canon/Nikon) for $599.00 with free shipping. Compare at $749.00.

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DateTime: 4/8/2013 10:14:20 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Manfrotto Introduces the 500 Fluid Video Head

From Manfrotto:

The new 500 is a lightweight head with a wider platform for HDSLR bodies and the sliding plate travels to balance the latest interchangeable lens cameras.

The entry-level 500 ensures smooth shots and fine control with up to 5kg of equipment.

It’s the most compact head in our successful Bridging Technology range, it also replaces the Manfrotto 701HDV video head.

The 500 is available as a stand-alone head or in pre-matched kits with twin-leg or single-tube tripods.

Key Benefits

Beautifully smooth shots
Better equipment support and balance
Faster, easier and safer to use

B&H carries the new Manfrotto 500 series fluid heads.

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DateTime: 4/8/2013 9:29:47 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Redrock Micro Announces "One Man Crew" with Motorized Parabolic Motion

From Redrock Micro:

Motorized Parabolic Motion Ideal for Corporate, Documentary, and Product/Tabletop Video

Hollywood, CA and Dallas, TX - Redrock Micro, the recognized leader in affordable, professional-level cinema accessories, today announced the all-new One Man Crew™, a new class of motorized 'parabolic slider' that operates unattended and delivers elegant cinematic motion. The One Man Crew is particularly effective for individuals and small crews who want their footage to stand out and have the look of being shot by a professional camera crew. The One Man Crew's compact design, lightning-fast setup, push-button ease of use, and unattended operation makes it the perfect choice for corporate interviews, documentaries, and production/tabletop video.

Leva FilmWorks, a leading content provider for Warner Bros., Lucasfilm, Universal and others, used the One Man Crew recently as they shot interviews for their documentary celebrating the 75th anniversary of the iconic film The Wizard of Oz. The company regularly shoots interviews with show business giants, from Meryl Streep to Steven Spielberg to Usher.

"Over the years, I've learned how to keep interviewees relaxed and comfortable so the shoot becomes all about what they have to say, not the technical requirements of shooting it," said Gary Leva, president of Leva FilmWorks. "The One Man Crew allows us to enhance our production value in a really elegant way without increasing the size of our on-set crew. It sets up fast, it's quiet and unobtrusive, and it's rock-solid reliable."

Independent Director of Photography Johnny Derango also had the opportunity to use the One Man Crew.

"In preparation for the release of my new feature film 'Lost on Purpose,' we shot behind-the-scenes interviews with our key cast and crew. We wanted to do a multi-cam shoot, but with others conducting the interviews and working in tight spaces, it left me alone to run the camera. The "One Man Crew" took what could have been a boring one-camera shoot and transformed it into a two-camera shoot with beautiful movement that breathed new life into it. Its solid, professional construction and hands-off operation makes it an easy choice."

Patent-Pending Parabolic Motion

The One Man Crew is the first and only parabolic motion system available designed to provide elegant cinematic movements while keeping the subject both in focus and stationary in the frame. Most importantly, it does this without any operator involvement. The 36" long track offers great flexibility and can set shorter limits for motion. The One Man Crew allows for camera speed change in real-time and manual start/stop/change direction with speed ramp up/down for consistently great footage.

Perfect for Corporate, Documentary, Interviews, Product/Tabletop Photography

The One Man Crew is the perfect addition for small crews doing corporate or documentary interviews that require fast setups and great images. One Man Crew can be used with a single camera for a high-end production feel, or on a second camera for cutting between shots with additional footage. One Man Crew's smooth, controlled, repeatable motion is also great for product and tabletop photography and adds that extra sparkle.

Sets Up In Minutes

One Man Crew can be set up and prepared for production in minutes thanks to its lightweight, self-contained design, intuitive laser alignment guides and push-button ease of use. The One Man Crew can be unpacked, set up, and ready to shoot in about a minute by a single person, and can be mounted onto a standard tripod via its integrated ¼"-20 and 3/8"-16 cheeseplate on the bottom of the unit. It also features rubberized feet for low profile tabletop placement for maximum versatility.

Complete Kit With Everything Included

One Man Crew contains everything needed for use and is production-ready straight from the box. The included Heavy Load Tilt Head works with virtually any camera and has the ability to hold up to 20 pounds. One Man Crew is powered by an included AC adapter (with international plug adapters) and comes with a soft carry case for easy transport to and from productions.

For More Information

Additional details on the Redrock One Man Crew can be found here: http://store.redrockmicro.com/OneManCrew

Pricing and Availability

The One Man Crew is available as a complete kit for $1,495 and is available for pre-order. As with all Redrock products, customers can purchase direct from Redrock Micro's website at store.redrockmicro.com, or from any of Redrock's worldwide authorized resellers.

B&H carries Redrock Micro products.

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DateTime: 4/8/2013 8:14:32 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Sunday, April 07, 2013

Weekend Recap for March 31 - April 6, 2013

"This is The-Digital-Picture.com's Weekend Recap for the week ending April 6th, 2013

In the news...

On Monday, we had great fun publishing the announcement of Canon’s newest DSLR designed specifically for left-handed photographers, the EOS 7D L. The 7D L featured a reversed ergonomic design and Canon’s red “L” branding signifying its status as an elite item. Unfortunately for left-handed photographers everywhere, the EOS 7D L announcement was, of course, an April Fool’s gag. We hope you enjoyed our little humor…

On Tuesday, Nikon released firmware updates for nine of its DSLR cameras. Among various bug fixes and improvements, the new firmware updates added support for Nikon’s new AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens.

Also on Tuesday, Tamron announced the creation of an Indian subsidiary, Tamron India Private Limited. The subsidiary was established in order to prepare for anticipated continuing growth in the DSLR lens market in the region.

On Wednesday, Canon announced the development of its new 35mm Cinema Prime lens. The new lens will join Canon’s growing lineup of cinema prime lenses that already includes the 14, 24, 50, 85, and 135mm prime lenses.

And on Thursday, Canon announced the opening of a new service center in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey to provide comprehensive product repair and maintenance services to its ever expanding professional imaging market. The facility is available exclusively for Platinum and Gold level members of Canon's Professional Services (CPS) program.

In site news and reviews...

Starting on Wednesday and continuing into the next week, Bryan is highlighting updates to his Canon lens recommendation pages. So far, he’s featured recommendation pages on general purpose lenses, telephoto lenses, and wide angle lenses. To see all of Bryan’s updated recommendation pages, click on the link labeled “Learn about Canon Lenses” found on the site’s homepage.

And, for our deal of the week…

On Tuesday, we reported that you could get a Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens for $325.00 with free shipping. That’s more than an 18% savings off the normal retail price of $399.00.

This has been the The-Digital-Picture.com’s Weekend Recap. Thanks for listening, and as always, happy shooting!"

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DateTime: 4/7/2013 1:07:48 PM CT Posted By: Sean

Friday, April 05, 2013

Update: Refurbished Nikon D3000 DSLR Camera w/18-55mm & 55-200mm Lenses - $315.00 Shipped

Yesterday, we posted a deal from eBay

(via robertscamera) where you could get a Refurbished Nikon D3000 DSLR Camera w/18-55mm & 55-200mm Lenses Bundle

for $349.00 with free shipping. However, the deal just got better - now it's only $315.00 shipped.

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DateTime: 4/5/2013 9:59:57 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Lowepro CompuRover AW Photo Backpack - $129.99 Shipped (Reg. $199.99)

Adorama has the Lowepro CompuRover AW Photo Backpack available for $129.99 with free shipping. Regularly $199.99.

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DateTime: 4/5/2013 8:32:02 AM CT Posted By: Sean

RØDE iXY Stereo Microphone Recognised with Prestigious Red Dot Design Award

From RØDE:

The RØDE iXY stereo microphone for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch has been recognised as a product of the very highest design quality by the prestigious international Red Dot awards. An expert panel of 37 judges from around the world, including fashion icon Jimmy Choo, assessed over 4,600 products from 54 different countries and identified the iXY as a creative, innovative and overall outstanding product.

Since its inception in 1955, the Red Dot awards have represented the highest standards of product design. It acknowledges the excellent ergonomics, functionality, longevity, formal quality, durability, aesthetics and innovation of a product.

The iXY is RØDE’s first product offering for Apple’s iOS devices, and features broadcast-quality 24-bit, 96kHz recording. It is the only iOS microphone able to record at such a high quality resolution.

It features a matched pair of ½ inch condenser capsules arranged in a stacked XY configuration, ensuring detailed and immersive soundscapes that are always true-to-life. These are housed in an all-metal chassis that makes the iXY incredibly robust, while also adding electromagnetic shielding.

Its unique combination of portability and high-quality audio capture makes the iXY suitable for a wide range of applications, from recording live music to sound design and on-camera use, through to reporting and electronic news gathering (ENG).

“Everyone here at RØDE is incredibly proud of this honour,” commented Damien Wilson, RØDE’s Global Marketing & Sales Director. “The iXY represents years of blood, sweat and tears, and to have it received so well by customers and critics alike is validation of the entire team’s efforts.”

Peter Cooper, RØDE’s Vice President of Design and New Product Development echoed this sentiment. "We're delighted to win a Red Dot Award. The iXY is designed to be the best product of its kind in the world. To receive such high level recognition is testament to the quality of work by the many people involved."

Professor Peter Zec, initiator and CEO of the red dot, pointed out that strong design competence is a hallmark of a Red Dot award winner, explaining, “The winners of the ‘red dot award: product design 2013’ are the protagonists of a highly developed design culture and design industry.”

The RØDE iXY will be on display at the Red Dot museum in Essen, Germany along with all 2013 Red Dot Product Design award winners from July 2nd to 28, 2013.

B&H carries the RØDE iXY stereo microphone.

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DateTime: 4/5/2013 6:34:17 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Thursday, April 04, 2013

ASUS UX32A-DB31 Zenbook 13.3" Ultrabook Computer - $549.95 Shipped (Reg. $649.95)

B&H has the ASUS UX32A-DB31 Zenbook 13.3" Ultrabook Computer available for $100.00 off - now just $549.95 with free shipping. Regularly $649.95.

Features:

1.4GHz Intel Core i3-2367M Dual-Core
4GB of DDR3 RAM
320GB Hard Drive + 24GB SSD (Instant On)
13.3" Widescreen LED-Backlit Display
802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Integrated Webcam and Microphone
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

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DateTime: 4/4/2013 2:11:50 PM CT Posted By: Sean

Refurbished Nikon D3000 DSLR Camera w/18-55mm & 55-200mm Lenses - $349.00 Shipped

eBay

(via robertscamera) has a Refurbished Nikon D3000 DSLR Camera w/18-55mm & 55-200mm Lenses Bundle

available for $349.00 with free shipping.

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Categories: Photography Deals, Nikon Deals

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DateTime: 4/4/2013 11:04:26 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Refurbished Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens - $599.95 (Compare at $846.95 New)

Cameta Camera has the Refurbished Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens available for $599.95 with free shipping. Compare at $846.95 new.

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DateTime: 4/4/2013 7:01:03 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Wednesday, April 03, 2013

Bower 14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Manual Focus Lens - $329.00 (Compare at $379.00)

B&H has the Bower 14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Manual Focus Lens (Canon | Nikon) available for $329.00 with free shipping and 2% Rewards. Compare at $379.00.

B&H also has the Bower 14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide-Angle Lens with Focus Confirm Chip for Nikon available for $349.00. Compare at $439.99.

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DateTime: 4/3/2013 5:49:15 PM CT Posted By: Sean

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO VC USD Lens for Nikon In Stock

B&H has the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO VC USD Lens for Nikon in stock.

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DateTime: 4/3/2013 5:27:17 PM CT Posted By: Sean

DxO Optics Pro Adds 118 New Lens/Camera Combinations

From DxO:

118 new lens / camera combinations have been added to the DxO Optics Modules library, providing support for Canon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Tamron lenses for Canon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax cameras.

To see supported and planned combinations, click on the link below then select the second tab.

Supported or planned combinations

New DxO Optics Modules:

Canon | Olympus | Panasonic | Pentax | Samsung

B&H carries DxO Optics Pro.

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DateTime: 4/3/2013 10:07:50 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Refurbished Nikon D600 DSLR Camera - $1,599.00 Shipped (Compare at $1,996.95 New)

Cameta Camera has the Refurbished Nikon D600 DSLR Camera available for $1,599.00 with free shipping. Compare at $1,996.95 new.

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DateTime: 4/3/2013 9:23:57 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Carl Zeiss presents Compact Zoom Lenses at NAB

From Carl Zeiss:

The CZ.2 28-80/T2.9 can be seen for the first time at NAB Show in Las Vegas

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 03.04.2013.
Carl Zeiss presents its new zoom lenses from the Compact Family at the NAB Show 2013 (8-11 April) in Las Vegas at its booth C9043. Versatile, flexible and yet small and manageable – these are the characteristics that describe the Compact Zoom CZ.2 lenses. For the first time, the new CZ.2 28-80/T2.9 will be presented in the US. The Compact Zoom Family currently comprises the CZ.2 28-80/T2.9 and the CZ.2 70-200/T2.9; the latter won the prestigious iF product design award in February 2013.

The ZEISS Compact Zoom lenses weigh just 2.5 to 2.8 kilograms (5.5 to 6.2 pounds). “For cinema zoom lenses, that is very little. The light and compact design is ideal for hand-held and steadicam shooting,” explains Helmut Lenhof, Product Manager for the Compact Family in the Carl Zeiss Camera Lens Division. The lenses are suited for owner operators as well as episodic television series, documentary films, features and big-screen productions. Especially for shooting projects on a tight budget and time schedule, a ZEISS Compact Zoom lens is an extremely flexible solution. The zoom lens enables faster work and minimizes long set-up times.

Unlike zoom lenses for still photography, the ZEISS Compact Zoom cinema lenses each have three independently moveable zoom groups. This complex design prevents undesired focus shift and ensures optimal image quality. The lenses have a continuous high aperture of T2.9 over the entire zoom range.

Filmmakers can also look forward to a new shorter super wide-angle zoom lens designed for the owner-operator when the Compact Zoom series will expand to a family of three at the end of 2014. This new zoom lens will replace the Lightweight Zoom LWZ.2.

As members of the ZEISS Compact Family, the Compact Zoom CZ.2 lenses are the perfect complement to the fixed focal length Compact Prime CP.2 s well as other ZEISS cine-style lenses. Thanks to the exact color matching within the ZEISS cinema lens family, all lenses in this series can be combined flexibly with each other, with no visible deviations.

They cover full-frame format (24x36mm) and can therefore be used on HDSLR cameras, as well as professional HD video and cinema cameras. Being designed as full-frame lenses, they create a sweet spot effect and a uniformity of illumination when used on Super 35 sensors and are ‘future-proofed’ for next generation digital cinema cameras utilizing larger sensors.

Moreover, the interchangeable mount system makes it possible to use the lenses of the Compact Family on various camera models. The mounts currently available are for PL, EF, F, MFT and E. “Investing in this lens family is especially attractive for cinematographers and rental companies because the interchangeable mount also ensures the lenses’ long-term compatibility in the rapidly changing camera market. For all relevant future camera models, mounts will be available which the user can exchange very easily,” adds Lenhof.

Cinematographers can also rely on the quality features that ZEISS is known for:
The T* anti-reflective coating and the internal stray light reduction eliminate bothersome light reflections.

All Compact Zoom CZ.2 lenses have the same front diameter of 95 mm. The large focus rotation angle of almost 300 degrees and the calibrated focus scales ensure comfortable handling. All lenses in the Compact Zoom Family correspond to 4K production standards and cover a resolution of 4096 x 2160 with no distortion.

Australian cinematographer Warwick Brown has already used the Compact Zoom CZ.2 70-200/T2.9 for shooting a television production. “I have just finished shooting a dramatic short film using this lens and the Compact Prime CP.2 Super Speed lenses together. They are a real winning combination. The zoom is sharp and handles highlights beautifully.”

The delivery of the Compact Zoom CZ.2 70-200/T2.9 began in early 2013. The Compact Zoom 28-80/T2.9 will be available starting July. Carl Zeiss authorized dealers are now accepting orders on both zoom lenses. The suggested list price of each Compact Zoom CZ.2 lens will be €14,900 or US$19,900 (excluding VAT).

The lead time for the Compact Zoom CZ.2 70-200/T2.9 is currently six to seven months. A higher demand as expected led to these lead times. Carl Zeiss will increase its production capacities in order to reduce the lead time to three to four months.

B&H carries Zeiss lenses.

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DateTime: 4/3/2013 8:28:01 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Adobe Lightroom 4.4 and DNG Converter 7.4 Updates Available

From Adobe:

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4

April 2, 2013
The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4 update includes these enhancements:

Improved demosaic algorithm for better raw file support on cameras with X-Trans sensors. This includes the Fujifilm X-Pro1.
Additional camera support for 23 cameras including the Canon EOS 1D C, Nikon Coolpix A, and Samsung NX300.
Corrections and bug fixes for issues introduced in previous versions of Lightroom.

Download the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4 Update: Windows | Macintosh

DNG Converter 7.4

April 2, 2013
This version of the DNG Converter supports over 20 new cameras including the Canon EOS 1D C, Nikon Coolpix A, and Samsung NX300. Visit the Camera Raw page for a complete list of supported cameras.

Download the Adobe DNG Converter 7.4 Update: Windows | Macintosh

B&H carries Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.

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DateTime: 4/3/2013 7:03:52 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Datacolor Hosts Architectural Photography and Editing Webinar

From Datacolor:

Join us, Thursday, April 4th from 3PM-4PM EST, as Datacolor Experts David Saffir and C. David Tobie walk you through the issues they have encountered through their years of architectural rendering and photography and offer helpful techniques to be utilized.

Architectural photography offers accurate representation of a building or structure. Achieving this is often complex. Even though photographing interiors and exteriors can be similar, they do have some differences and may require different equipment.

Perspective and context issues may arise when photographing exteriors, while distortion issues may arise with interiors. Other issues may include scale, vignette, chromatic aberration and color accuracy. Technique is key. Helpful tips focusing on low light images, various HDR options, one-point and multi-point perspective versus elevation and isometric will be shared.

An interactive Q&A will take place throughout the webinar to answer any questions you may have.

One lucky webinar guest will win a free Spyder4PRO!

Title: Architectural Photography and Editing
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Register here.

B&H carries Datacolor products.

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DateTime: 4/2/2013 1:56:57 PM CT Posted By: Sean

Tamron Creates Subsidiary in India

From Tamron:

Tamron Co., Ltd. (Morio Ono, President & CEO) announced today that it had established a new wholly owned subsidiary in India aimed at expanding sales organization to achieve higher sales volumes and improving every facet of the customer service.

Objective

India, being one of the major markets in the world that has posted significant growths in recent years, has been served by local distributors. In 2009, Tamron established a representative office in India to collect market information and initiated extensive research activities thereafter. To take it to the next phase, Tamron decided to establish a subsidiary to be prepared for further expansion of the market relating to interchangeable lenses for DSLR/mirror-less cameras, and optics for security/surveillance cameras. This is a major strategic move of the company to solidify its foothold in one of the fast growing markets in the world by broadening the customer base as well as enhancing the brand recognition.

Specifics of the plan

Company name	TAMRON INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Address	Gurgaon (Suburbs of Delhi), Haryana, India
Representative	Nitin Goel, President & CEO
Principal Business	Marketing and service of optical products
Capital	28 Million Indian Rupee
Share Ratio	99.6% by Tamron Co., Ltd., 0.4% by Tamron Europe GmbH.
Date of establishment	March 15, 2013
Employees	5 (starting)
Start of Operation	June, 2013 (projected)

B&H carries Tamron lenses.

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DateTime: 4/2/2013 9:57:55 AM CT Posted By: Sean

Nikon Updates Firmware for D600, D800, D4, D3, D7000 & D3200 DSLR Cameras

Update: Firmware upgrades for the Nikon D7000 and D3200 have been added.

From Nikon:

Nikon D600

This is the D600 C: 1.01 firmware upgrade download - Please review the information provided, and click the appropriate download link below.

Modifications enabled with this upgrade of firmware, release date April 2, 2013

Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added.
Subject tracking performance in AF-C (continuous-servo autofocus) autofocus mode with framing using the viewfinder has been improved.
Frame output size has been changed from 95% to 100% when movie live view display is changed to "Information off" and an HDMI-compatible device is connected.
An issue that caused the right edges of images to be somewhat white when captured at an Image area setting of DX (24x16) 1.5x with Active D-Lighting set to Off has been resolved.
When the camera's shutter-release button was pressed repeatedly for uninterrupted shooting with the "Record to:" option in Camera Control Pro 2's Storage tab set to "PC+CARD", the camera would stop responding with displaying "Err" in its control panel. This issue has been resolved.
In some very rare cases, colors would change with shooting when white balance was set to a specific color temperature, as with Preset manual or Choose color temp. This issue has been resolved.

Download the D600 C: 1.01 Firmware Upgrade: Windows | Macintosh
Installation instructions (English, PDF): Windows | Macintosh

Nikon D800/D800E

This is the D800/D800E A:1.01 / B:1.02 firmware upgrade download - Please review the information provided, and click the appropriate download link below.

Modifications enabled with this upgrade of firmware, release date April 2, 2012

Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added.
Subject tracking performance in AF-C (continuous-servo autofocus) autofocus mode with framing using the viewfinder has been improved.
Gamut for Adobe RGB images displayed in the camera's monitor has been changed. This enables more vivid display of images.
With live view photography in [M] (Manual) exposure mode, exposure preview was always on. This issue has been resolved.
In some very rare cases when certain memory cards were used, movie recording would stop, even when the time remaining display indicated remaining recording time. This issue has been resolved.
With shooting at an image quality setting of TIFF (RGB) and an image size setting of Small, the right edge of images contained a purple line. This issue has been resolved.
In some rare cases, images recorded in JPEG format could not be opened by some software applications. This issue has been resolved.
In some very rare cases, colors would change with shooting when white balance was set to a specific color temperature, as with Preset manual or Choose color temp. This issue has been resolved.

Download the D800 A:1.01 / B:1.02 Firmware Upgrade: Windows | Macintosh
Installation instructions (English, PDF): Windows | Macintosh

Download the D800E A:1.01 / B:1.02 Firmware Upgrade: Windows | Macintosh
Installation instructions (English, PDF): Windows | Macintosh

Nikon D4

This is the D4 A:1.05 / B:1.03 firmware upgrade download - Please review the information provided, and click the appropriate download link below.

Modifications enabled with this upgrade of firmware, release date April 2, 2013

Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added.
Auto white balance performance has been improved.
Images are sharper and appear more three dimensional.
With live view photography in [M] (Manual) exposure mode, exposure preview was always on. This issue has been resolved.
With shooting at an image quality setting of TIFF (RGB) and an image size setting of Small, the right edge of images contained a purple line. This issue has been resolved.
In some rare cases, images recorded in JPEG format could not be opened by some software applications. This issue has been resolved.
In some very rare cases, colors would change with shooting when white balance was set to a specific color temperature, as with Preset manual or Choose color temp. This issue has been resolved.

Download the D4 A:1.05 / B:1.03 Firmware Upgrade: Windows | Macintosh
Installation instructions (English, PDF): Windows | Macintosh

Nikon D3 / D3X / D3S / D7000

This is the D3 A:2.03 / B:2.03, D3X A:1.01 / B:1.02, D3S A:1.02 / B:1.02, and D7000 A:1.03 / B:1.04 firmware upgrade download - Please review the information provided, and click the appropriate download link below.

Modifications enabled with this upgrade of firmware, release date April 2, 2012

Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added.

Download the D3 A:2.03 / B:2.03 Firmware Upgrade: Windows | Macintosh
Installation instructions (English, PDF): Windows | Macintosh

Download the D3X A:1.01 / B:1.02 Firmware Upgrade: Windows | Macintosh
Installation instructions (English, PDF): Windows | Macintosh

Download the D3S A:1.02 / B:1.02 Firmware Upgrade: Windows | Macintosh
Installation instructions (English, PDF): Windows | Macintosh

Download the D7000 A:1.03 / B:1.04 Firmware Upgrade: Windows | Macintosh
Installation instructions (English, PDF): Windows | Macintosh

Nikon D3200

This is the D3200 C:1.01 firmware upgrade download - Please review the information provided, and click the appropriate download link below.

Modifications enabled with this upgrade of firmware, release date April 2, 2012

The following functions have been changed with shooting using the Wireless Mobile Utility.

When the camera's shooting mode is set to Auto or Auto (flash off), it now operates in Auto or Auto (flash off) mode. Prior to this upgrade, the camera functioned in [P] (Programmed auto) exposure mode.
Live view can now be initiated even when the camera is set to "Auto" or "No flash" in GUIDE mode.

In some very rare cases when certain memory cards were used, movie recording would stop, even when the time remaining display indicated remaining recording time. This issue has been resolved.
In some very rare cases, colors would change with shooting when white balance was set to a specific color temperature, as with Preset manual or Incandescent. This issue has been resolved.

Download the D3200 C:1.01 Firmware Upgrade: Windows | Macintosh
Installation instructions (English, PDF): Windows | Macintosh

B&H carries the Nikon D600, D800/D800E, D4, D3x, D7000, and D3200 DSLR cameras.