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• 1x XL Pro FlashBender White Reflector
• 1x XL Pro Strip Box Diffuser Attachment
• 1x XL Pro Soft Box Diffuser Attachment
• 1x XL Pro Silver/Black Reflector Attachment

The Rogue XL Pro Lighting Kit will be available at authorized retailers for suggested retail price of $99.95.
 
B&H has the Rogue XL Pro Lighting Kit in stock.

• The Status LED now represents battery level in a more intuitive manner.
• Improved half-press operation when engaging pre-release from a MultiMAX®
• Corrected a situation that only affected a few flash models where remote triggering might stop on a receiving radio when set on a Quad-Triggering channel (17 – 32).

Click here for complete Plus III Firmware 1.200 Release Notes.
 
*This Plus III firmware requires PocketWizard Utility version 1.54 or later, click here to download PocketWizard Utility 1.54 or 1.55
 
When you have installed the latest Utility, connect your Plus III to your computer with a standard Mini-B USB cable. Click “Check For Updates” to begin. Be sure to update all of your radios to the latest version. Your radios will only operate as expected when all radios are using the latest firmware.
 
B&H carries the PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver.

"This is The-Digital-Picture.com's Weekend Recap for the week ending March 16th, 2013.
 
In the news...
 
On Monday, Spider Camera Holster announced the Spider Monkey accessory holster. The Spider Monkey allows photographers to affix commonly needed accessories - like flashes, light meters, or external battery packs - to any belt for fast and easy access.
 
On Tuesday, we reported on Canon’s 1 Million Minutes Watched video posted to YouTube. Canon created the video to celebrate 1 Million Minutes watched on its YouTube channel.
 
On Thursday, Nikon posted firmware updates for its UT-1 Communication Unit and WR-RT10 Remote Controller Transceiver. Both firmware updates provide support for the D7100 and, in the case of the WR-RT10, provide a few additional features when paired with the WR-1.
 
In reviews...
 
On Monday, Bryan posted a review of a backpack with a not-so-obvious pronunciation – the Bataflae 32L from Gura Gear. Bryan reviewed the bag after putting it through its paces during a photographic journey through 'The Aloha State.'
 
Bryan gave the Bataflae 32L high regards because of its convenient size, high quality materials, durable construction, side tripod storage, and comfortable fit.
 
On Tuesday, Bryan posted some notes regarding his experiences using the 5D Mark III camera while in Hawaii. Bryan applauded the 5D III’s lack of sensor dust, built-in horizon level, weather sealing, and high-ISO performance – all of which proved very beneficial while on his trip.
 
And on Wednesday, Bryan added Helicopter Aerial Photography Tips to the website. If you’re planning on photographing Hawaii from the air, be sure to check out Bryan’s helpful hints and find out which aerial charter he personally recommends.
 
And, for our deal of the week…
 
On Saturday, we posted a deal where you could get a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens for $764.99. That’s more than a $280.00 savings over the standard retail price.
 
This has been the The-Digital-Picture.com’s Weekend Recap. Thanks for listening, and as always, happy shooting!"

• 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.

DNG Converter 7.4 update
 
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.
 
B&H carries Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v4.

While messing around with the features of his Nikon V1, EOSHD forum user Javier Sobremazas discovered something pretty awesome about the $220 camera: it can shoot 4k RAW … sort of. The sort of plays in for two reasons. Firstly, it can only shoot 4K for one second at a time; and secondly, it’s actually an extension of the camera’s burst mode.

You can still find the Nikon 1 V1 mirrorless camera on eBay.

• Support for the D7100 has been added.
• The following cameras can be used at this time to upgrade the UT-1 firmware: D7100

Only the camera(s) indicated above can be used to upgrade UT-1 firmware. Firmware updates can also be perfomed for you at Nikon service centers.
 
Confirming the firmware version (using the D7100)

1. Connect the UT-1 to a camera via USB cable, and turn the camera and UT-1 on.
2. Press the camera's MENU button and select Network > Options > Firmware version from the setup menu. The WT-4's firmware version will be displayed.
3. Turn off the UT-1 and the camera.

Download the Nikon UT-1 Communication Unit 1.1 firmware update: Windows | Macintosh
 
Firmware installation instructions (English, PDF): Windows | Macintosh
 
B&H carries the Nikon UT-1 Communication Unit.

• Camera settings can now be viewed and changed using the WR-1 when the WR-1 is used as a transmitter and the WR-R10 is connected to a D7100 for use as a receiver.
• Support for the Release Hold Time function built into the WR-1 is now supported when the WR-1 is used as a transmitter and the WR-R10 is used as a receiver.
• To make remote operation using the WR-1 function that allows for division of multiple units into groups (A, B, C, D) more convenient, the group specified with the WR-R10 is now fixed at group A rather than all groups (A, B, C, D) with transmission. With reception, the group is fixed at group A with firmware versions 1.00 and 2.00.
• The following cameras can be used at this time to upgrade the WR-R10 firmware: D7100

Only the camera(s) indicated above can be used to upgrade WR-R10 firmware. Firmware updates can also be perfomed for you at Nikon service centers.
 
Confirming the firmware version

1. Connect the WR-R10 to a camera
2. Turn on the camera
3. Press the camera's MENU button and select Firmware version from the setup menu.
4. The WR-R10's firmware version will be displayed with a "W".
5. Turn off the camera.

Download the Nikon WR-R10 2.00 firmware update: Windows | Macintosh
 
Firmware installation instructions (English, PDF): Windows | Macintosh
 
B&H carries the Nikon WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller Transceiver.

• Support for RAW images captured with the D7100 has been added.
• An Auto2 option has been added to New WB under White Balance in the Camera Settings portion of the Develop section in the Edit List palette. This option is available with RAW images taken with the D7000. However, colors will differ slightly from those achieved with the camera's White Balance set to AUTO2 Keep warm lighting colors.

The following issues have been resolved:
 
Issues resolved with both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• When some color profiles were used as the monitor (or display) profile, colors were extremely blue.
• When the Selection Control Point was dragged, an error was sometimes displayed and Capture NX 2 would quit unexpectedly.

Additional issues resolved with the Windows version

• When some color profiles were used and the Soft Proof feature enabled, colors were sometimes strange or an error may have been displayed.
• When attempting to print images with which this issue occurred, Capture NX 2 sometimes quit unexpectedly.
• When editing images, a "The drive that the Temporary Folder is on is nearly full." error message was sometimes displayed.
• When performing batch processing on a large number of images, blue lines sometimes appeared in images.

Additional issues resolved with the Macintosh version

• When some color profiles were used and the Soft Proof feature enabled, colors were sometimes strange.
• When a large number of color profiles were registered with the computer, Capture NX 2 was sometimes unable to open images.

Download the Nikon Capture NX 2.4.1 Update: Windows | Macintosh
 
B&H carries Nikon Capture NX 2.

• March 20: Deadline for books, calendars gallery wraps, cards, & framed prints
• March 21: Deadline for all photo prints

We urge you to please plan ahead for your printing needs and place ANY order now that you might anticipate needing for anytime in early April. Don't disappoint your clients or your family and friends – stock up on prints and books so you won't get caught short.
 
P.S. The AdoramaPix.com website will be up and running and you can place orders over the holiday, but no orders will be processed until we come back from holiday on Wednesday the 3th of April. When we return please allow an additional 2-3 days processing time.

• The correct lens name is now be displayed for still images captured with a digital-SLR camera and the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR. However, in the following cases, the lens name displayed will indicate that it is a G-type lens in Metadata on the Edit palette.

• Images captured with a Nikon 1-series camera and the FT-1 mount adapter
• Movies recorded using a digital-SLR camera

Additional modifications to the Macintosh version

• An issue that prevented images saved in JPEG format with Capture NX 2 Ver. 2.3.0 or 2.3.1 from opening in ViewNX 2 has been resolved.

Download the ViewNX 2.7.4 Update: Windows 32-bit | Windows 64-bit | Macintosh
 
NEF Codec
 
NEF Codec is a module that makes Nikon RAW (.NEF) image files as easy to work with as JPEG and TIFF images.
 
Version 1.18.0:

• Supports NEF (RAW) images taken with the D7100, COOLPIX A.

Download the NEF Codec 1.18.0: Windows

• Pro DSLR with grip, with attached 300mm f/2.8 lens
• Extra Pro DSLR body with grip
• 2 extra lenses and a flash
• Battery charger, filters and other accessories
• Tablet or small laptop
• Tripod or monopod
• 1.5 liter hydration reservoir
• Trekking poles, ice axe, other personal gear

B&H carries the new Lowepro Flipside Sport 20L AW bag as well as the rest of the Lowepro Flipside Sport AW series.

"B&H will be closed Monday, March 25th in observance of Passover and will reopen on Wednesday, April 3rd at 9:00AM EDT.
 
Orders must be placed by 12:00PM EDT on Sunday, March 24th in order to ship before the Holiday. Orders placed after this time will ship when we reopen.
 
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patronage."

Be sure to plan your purchases in advance to avoid delays.

This is The-Digital-Picture.com's Weekend Recap for the week ending March 9nd, 2013.
 
In the news...On Sunday, both Canon and Nikon extended previously running rebate programs while Canon created additional programs for the EOS 5D Mark III, 6D, 7D, 60D, and EOS M cameras. Rebate programs from both companies are scheduled to end March 30th.
 
On Monday, Nikon announced three new COOLPIX cameras – the S3500, P330, and most notably, the COOLPIX A. The S3500 features a 20 megapixel sensor with image stabilization and 720p video recording, while the P330 features a 12 megapixel sensor with image stabilization, full 1080p HD video recording, Wi-fi compatibility with the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter, and built-in GPS.
 
The standout, however, was the announcement of Nikon’s first COOLPIX with a DX-sized sensor, the COOLPIX A. Sporting the same sensor found in their consumer grade DSLRs with an 18.5mm f/2.8 prime lens, the COOLPIX A promises DSLR-like performance from its 16 megapixel CMOS sensor, full manual controls, and RAW output.
 
Also on Monday, Nikon announced the AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens. Although the lens is designed for full-frame bodies, DX-format bodies will enjoy an equivalent focal range of 120-600mm. The new NIKKOR 80-400mm lens should be available in April with a suggested price slightly under $2,700.00.
 
On Wednesday, we posted an announcement regarding the availability of white lens hoods at B&H. The novel white lens hoods, made by Vello, are available to fit various Canon EF 70-200mm L zoom lenses.
 
On Friday, Sigma announced pricing for its updated 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Lens. The lens will have a suggested retail price of $499.00.
 
And, for our deal of the week…
 
On Sunday, we posted a deal from the Canon Store where you could get a Refurbished 5D Mark III DSLR Camera for 15% off, or $2,379.33 plus tax. Compare that to a new model going for $2,949.00.
 
This has been the The-Digital-Picture.com’s Weekend Recap. Thanks for listening, and as always, happy shooting!