Canon and Nikon News for 2010/05 Report News & Deals

The Canon Refurbished inventory at Adorama has been updated. Though a significant number of PowerShot models are included, there are 116 items showing as available right now and most ship for free.
 
The PowerShot Point & Shoot cameras are, as usual, front-loaded in the results, so work your way deeper into the results to find many Canon DSLR cameras (including the EOS 5D II and the EOS 7D) and lenses available
 
Expect like-new gear with a 1 year warranty.

ISO 12233 Resolution Chart sample crops have been added to the Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZE Lens Review page.
 
I'm traveling in the Southwest USA right now. I wanted to know how this lens performed before taking it on an important photo trip. This is an impressively well-built (MF) lens with image quality to match.

Canon has posted EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Version 2.0.7
 
This firmware update (Version 2.0.7) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
 
1. Fixes a phenomenon in which the aperture exhibits abnormal movement when shooting movies in manual exposure mode and Aperture Priority AE (Av mode) using some Canon lenses (such as macro lenses).
 
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the exposure level shown in the LCD panel differs from what is shown in the viewfinder when shooting still images in manual exposure mode.
 
3. Fixes a phenomenon in which the Wireless File Transmitter (WFT-E4 or WFT-E4 II) may not automatically power off when used for FTP transfers.
 
These phenomenon only occur with the Version 2.0.4 and Version 2.0.3 firmware.
 
The Version 2.0.7 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 2.0.4. If the camera's firmware is already Version 2.0.7, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

Maybe its my guy-perspective, but ... who doesn't love speed, power and precision? Spring and summer mean air show season and air shows are filled with speed, power and precision. So, today I bring you a gallery of Air Show Pictures and Photography Tips. The air show photography tips are below most pictures in this gallery.

Ever wanted to remotely control the power settings of your studio strobes? If you have Elinchrom RX, AlienBees or White Lighting studio lights, the new PocketWizard ControlTL for the Studio might be the solution you are looking for.

Just posted: Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens Review

Canon USA has announced the 5th annual Photography in the Parks Photo Contest (press release).

Adorama has the PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver on sale for $199.00 with free shipping (regularly $229.00).

Adorama has the Lowepro Pro Mag 2 AW All Weather 35mm Camera System Bag, Black on sale for $69.95 with free shipping (regularly $139.95).

Think Tank Photo today announces a new line of shoulder camera cases called Retrospective (press release and product photos).

Adobe Labs has posted Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 6.1 Release Candidate.
 
Release Notes:
 
Newly supported camera models include the Canon EOS 550D (Digital Rebel T2i/ EOS Kiss X4 Digital)
 
Camera Raw 6.1 includes new lens correction functionality that can apply profile-based corrections to accommodate geometric distortions, chromatic aberration and lens vignette effects. Manual corrections for geometric distortion as well as vertical and horizontal perspective transforms are also available. A handful of lens profiles are included for automatic correction and more can be created by the community with the Adobe Lens Profile Creator.
 
This release addresses a bug on the Mac platform that could cause Photoshop CS5 to quit unexpectedly when opening a file in the Camera Raw 6.0 plug-in.
 
This release contains performance enhancements designed to improve the responsiveness of the controls and the scrolling mechanism relative to Camera Raw 6.0.

Canon celebrates the production of the 40 millionth EOS SLR camera (press release).

B&H has the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens for only $620.00. Great lens at a great price.

DxO Optics Pro v6.2 is now available.

Canon USA has introduced their Spring-Summer 2010 Camera, Lens and Flash Instant Rebates.
 
These rebates are in effect from May 9th through July 10th, 2010.
 

Model	Rebate Amount
Canon EOS 5D Mark II	$100.00
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens	$50.00
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM Lens	$50.00
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens	$90.00
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM Lens	$45.00
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens	$80.00
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens	$90.00
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens	$45.00
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens	$25.00
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens	$30.00
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Lens	$130.00
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift Lens	$80.00
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro Lens	$65.00
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 L USM Macro Lens	$100.00
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash	$50.00
Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash	$30.00
Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Flash	$70.00
Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Flash	$50.00

The Canon Spring-Summer 2010 Lens & Flash Instant Rebate Form and Canon Spring-Summer 2010 EOS 5D Mark II Instant Rebate are available for download on the Canon Camera, Lens & Flash Rebates page.

Canon has released Digital Photo Professional 3.8.2 Updater for Mac OS X (only). Select Mac OS X on the landing page.
 
Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.8.2 Updater for Mac OS X:
 
Fixes a malfunction wherein the trimming ratio is entered abnormally when it is set to Custom using the trimming/angle adjustment tool, and also when the trimming area is copied to other images.
 
(thanks neuroanatomist)

The Vignetting Comparison Tool has been updated. The biggest change is that the test results have been regenerated and output at a larger contour results image size. All images are larger, but APS-C images are now shown full-size as well. Full frame lens results will delineate the APS-C field of view via a superimposed frame.
 
The ISO 12233 Chart Resolution Comparison Tool has also been tweaked - primarily to move the sample images higher on the page (for less scrolling).

Deal over: Amazon.com has the Lensbaby 2.0 for only $48.14 shipped.
 
Update: Amazon.com has apparently sold out of the Lensbaby 2.0. It is still available at this link, but it is coming from Adorama and the price is now $67.95.

Arca-Swiss has joined Kirk, RRS and the others with the announcement of their Arca-Swiss L Bracket.
 
I would not call the press release "detailed", but the Arca-Swiss L Bracket appears to be a unique, universal L-bracket design utilizing the Arca-Swiss standard.

Simply create an AdoramaPix account and get $25 off your first order.
 
Choose from a wide variety of print products ranging from simple 4x6 prints to photo books to huge gallery wraps.

Are you familiar with Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries? They are most-noted for their low self-discharge rate. They work great - They are what I use in everything from camera flashes to tooth brushes.
 
The Sanyo Eneloop Power Pack Battery Charging Kit at B&H is currently a good deal.
 
The Sanyo Eneloop Power Pack Battery Charging Kit includes 8-AA batteries, 2-AAA batteries, 4 "C" Spacers, 4 "D" Spacers and a compact 4-battery slow charger. Read about the rest of the features at B&H.

Canon USA has announced groundbreaking for a new headquarters in Melville, NY.

"Save $100 on the Award-Winning AF18-270mm VC 15X All-in-One Zoom".
 
"Make mom happy with the perfect lens for her DSLR camera. Zooms 15X from wide-angle to super telephoto to capture every photo memory with just one lens. Voted Best Travel Lens 2009-2010." [Tamron]
 
This rebate is valid for 10 days only - May 1st through May 10th.
 
Download the rebate form for complete details.
 
You can get the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens at B&H Photo, Adorama, J&R.com and amazon.com.

Tamron has announced their Spring/Summer 2010 rebate program featuring some very nice rebate amounts for this round. This rebate program is in effect from May 1st through August 10th, 2010.
 
Download the Tamron Spring/Summer 2010 Rebate Form for the details.
 
Rebate indicators and amounts have also been added to the Tamron Lens Reviews page.

Adobe has announced that they are shipping Photoshop CS5.
 
Lens Profile Creator is also now available for download (free).