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 Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Just posted: Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Review.

Was image quality sacrificed for the awesome focal length range?

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Post Date: 2/14/2023 9:12:39 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Sunday, February 12, 2023

When I learned that the shooting opportunities were models in an old house, I grabbed three lenses.

The first two, the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM Lens and RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens, are frequently associated with portrait photography and obvious choices.

My third chosen lens may not seem like an optimal indoor portrait lens, but the Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM Lens was selected to take in the old house in addition to the people — environmental portraits. The models were still, and the in-lens optical image stabilization made up for the not-so-wide f/4 aperture (and f/4 provided a nice depth of field).

All handheld images from this scene were sharp, but there was a bigger challenge.

When composing an image with straight lines running along all frame borders, a perfectly centered and leveled camera is often the best choice. Gaining that perfect alignment for this picture was a challenge.


A larger version of this image is available here.

 
Camera and Lens Settings
20mm  f/4.0  1/13s
ISO 400
4000 x 6000px
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Post Date: 2/12/2023 7:30:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Friday, February 10, 2023

Put the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM Lens on the EOS R50, and you have an impressive portrait kit in your hands. The images produced by that combination belie the cost, as the R50 and RF 85 F2 are priced at the bottom of their class.

Support columns often provide a great portrait background. Their subtle toning and (usually) white color do not compete for attention. In this case, the model's head was framed within one column, with two additional columns completing the backdrop.

Add a background-matching white coat and the 85 F2's background blur to make the model's hair and face grab the viewer's attention.


A larger version of this image is available here.

 
Camera and Lens Settings
85mm  f/2.8  1/500s
ISO 100
4000 x 6000px
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Post Date: 2/10/2023 7:30:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Canon Japan updated the supply-constrained product list page (translation below). Not surprising is that the new EOS R8 is already on the list.

Apology and guidance regarding the supply status of products

Updated: Feb 09, 2023

Thank you for your continued patronage of Canon products.

Currently, we have received orders for each of the following products in excess of expectations, and due to the influence of global parts supply, delivery delays are occurring. We apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers and business partners.

We sincerely apologize for the We will continue to take measures to ensure a stable supply of products so that we can deliver our products as soon as possible. Thank you kindly look forward for your understanding.

Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS R8
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens
Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM Lens
Canon Speedlite EL-5

We are planning to ship in order, but it may take longer than usual to deliver..

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Post Date: 2/10/2023 8:39:22 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Thursday, February 9, 2023

The Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens delivers jaw-dropping imagery, and with portraiture on the schedule, this lens was my first choice for testing the Canon EOS R8.

The location was the Magnolia Plantation near Charleston, SC., where the Spanish moss and its reflection provide a beautiful, non-distracting foreground and background that emphasize the bridge and model. Even at a relatively long distance, the 135mm focal length and f/1.8 aperture combination on a full-frame camera creates nice background separation, especially making the subject pop.

The R8 brings Canon's outstanding AF system and full-frame image quality to an affordable price.


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Camera and Lens Settings
135mm  f/1.8  1/320s
ISO 100
6000 x 4000px
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Post Date: 2/9/2023 9:21:13 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Tamron's FY2022 Financial Results are showing positive trending, including an increased forecast.

Also shared was "Tamron will continue to launch about 5 models a year in 2023."

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Post Date: 2/8/2023 8:44:51 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Just posted: Canon EOS R8 Review.

The Canon EOS R8 is a compact, lightweight, affordable full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera packed with power and features. While the R8 looks like the RP, the internal upgrade is huge (the R8 is on the left).

Canon EOS R8 Compared to Canon EOS RP

I'll add more sample pictures to this review soon.

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Post Date: 2/7/2023 11:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Just posted: Canon EOS R50 Review.

The Canon EOS R50 is a tiny, ultralightweight, inexpensive APS-C mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with impressive power and features. The R50 is similar to the M50 Mark II on the exterior (the R50 is on the left).

Canon EOS R50 Compared to Canon EOS M50 Mark II

I'll add more sample pictures to this review soon.

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Post Date: 2/7/2023 11:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

If any of the just-announced cameras and lenses interest you, preorder immediately. It is easy to cancel an order, but getting back to the front of the line is not.

Support this site by ordering the new Canon gear from:

Canon EOS R8 from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX

Canon EOS R50 from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX

Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX

Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Lens from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX

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Post Date: 2/7/2023 11:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

From Canon USA:

CANON ADDS EOS R50 AND EOS R8 TO THE GROWING EOS R MIRRORLESS CAMERA SYSTEM

Plus, Image Story Telling Through R-Mount Lenses Is Ramped Up With Additions of the New RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM and RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lenses

MELVILLE, NY, February 7, 2023 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the launch of the new EOS R50 camera body, ideal for entry level users, and the EOS R8, an extremely compact, full-frame camera aimed at advanced amateur photo and video enthusiasts looking for budget-friendly options that don't sacrifice performance. Additionally, two new RF-Mount lenses are being introduced to the ever-growing R-mount lens lineup.

Canon EOS R50 Body

EOS R50

Compact, lightweight and ideal for those looking to step up their video quality, the EOS R50 provides an impressive movie-shooting experience thanks to the APS-C sensor, with 4K video, uncropped 4K capture (at all frame rates), and outstanding Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. With the addition of whole area tracking, subject detection, and movie-prerecording, difficult photo and movie opportunities can be easier to capture with a 24.2-million-pixel, APS-C sized image sensor. In addition, the EOS R50 is equipped with an eye-level electronic viewfinder to help achieve shot steadiness and ease viewing in bright sunlight conditions. A great camera for those who are looking to lean into interchangeable lenses, the EOS R50 camera can capture travel adventures, family portraits, sports, wildlife and even help a small business with marketing imagery. For those who are budding content creators, the EOS R50 will be available later in 2023 as part of a Content Creator Kit – packaged with a microphone, lens and grip. Overall, the EOS R50 is truly a jack of all content creation trades.

“The first time I picked up the EOS R50, I noticed how light it was. When I saw the footage, I wondered how the quality can be so good when it’s this lightweight in my hand. My mind was blown!” Bianca Matisse Taylor – Content creator and blogger

Canon EOS R8 Body Top

EOS R8

The EOS R8 — affordable and functional — is a full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at the up-and-coming video or photo enthusiast. This camera comes with class-leading autofocus while still extremely capable for everyday and general photography use. Equipped with a 24.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor and DIGIC X image processor, the EOS R8 is optimal for full-frame RF lenses — allowing enhanced wide-angle field of views when compared to APS-C sensor cameras. Extremely lightweight and compact, the EOS R8 shoots up to 6-fps with 1st-curtain Electronic shutter, and up to 40-fps with full electronic. For users who've already explored interchangeable lens cameras but haven't yet broken into mirrorless, the EOS R8 should be the camera that takes them over the threshold to capture events, weddings, still life, travel and pets.

“My work is a lot about movement and not missing a beat with the fast shutter on the EOS R8 is so important to me as an artist.” Jasper Soloff – Photographer and Director

Additional product specs include:

Video performance

  • Uncropped 4K video to 59.94p (29.97p with EOS R50) (with 6k oversampling)
  • Full-HD to 59.94 fps, and High Frame Rate to 119.8 fps (Full HD 180p EOS R8)
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF, with subject detection for people, animals and vehicles
  • Up to 2 hours of continuous recording (one hour with EOS R50); no 30 min limit
  • Focus breathing correction

Enhanced usability for video correction

  • Vertical Video Metadata
  • Movie Self Timer
  • Audio Noise Reduction (only in EOS R8)
  • UVC/UAC Support, for USB livestreaming
  • Recording Emphasis
  • Aspect Markers

Connectivity

  • Easy wireless connection from camera to compatible smartphone
  • Camera Connect with USB connection to compatible smartphone
  • USB streaming direct to computer via Zoom™, Teams™, or Skype™
  • MFI Certified (Apple); WPA3-Personal protected access
  • Convenient firmware updates via compatible smartphone
  • Cloud RAW processing

Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Lens

Alongside the camera bodies, Canon will release two new lenses. The RF-S lens line, optimized for the smaller APS-C sensor size, expands with the Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens. This is a telephoto zoom, giving coverage equivalent to an 88–336mm lens on a full-frame camera. The lens opens the door to telephoto photography and videography, with 4.5 stops optical image stabilization, and close-focusing that can fill the frame with a subject roughly 2x3 inches in size (at its 210mm zoom setting, and minimum focus distance). And it does all this in an incredibly lightweight and compact package.

Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

The Canon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a new, compact standard zoom lens for full-frame EOS R-series cameras. Ranging from true wide-angle to traditional “standard lens” coverage at 50mm, the lens is a travel friendly design with an extremely compact exterior. The RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is just over 2 inches long when fully retracted, and under 3.5 inches when extended — weighing less than half a pound. Optical Image Stabilization, with 4.5 stops of shake-correction, further enhances its appeal for video and still-image shooting. It’s also useable on an APS-C sensor Canon camera, where the lens' effective coverage is equivalent to what a 38–80mm would deliver on a full-frame camera.

Price & Availability

The Canon EOS R8 camera body will be available for an estimated retail price of $1,499.00*. The Canon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens with the EOS R8 will have an estimated retail price of $1,699.00*. The Canon EOS R50 camera body will be available for an estimated retail price $679.99*. The EOS R50 with the RF-S18-45mm 4.5-6.3 IS STM lens will be available for an estimated retail price of $799.99.* The EOS R50 with the RF-S18-45mm 4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lenses will be available for an estimated retail price of $1,029.00* The RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens will be available for an estimated retail price $299.99* while the RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens will have an estimated retail price of $349.99*. All products are currently scheduled to be available in Spring 2023.

Learn More

Canon EOS R8 Review
Canon EOS R50 Review
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Lens

Orders

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Canon EOS R8 from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX

Canon EOS R50 from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX

Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX

Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Lens from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX

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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
* Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.

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Post Date: 2/7/2023 11:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

From Sigma Corporation of America:

SIGMA Introduces 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras, Redefining the Standard Art Prime Lens

Ronkonkoma, NY – February 7, 2023 – SIGMA Corporation of America, the US subsidiary of SIGMA Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki. Headquarters: Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan) is pleased to announce the SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens. Redefining the standard lens in SIGMA's DG DN lineup (DG = full-frame, DN = mirrorless-exclusive), the 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art expands the impressive line of fast F1.4 aperture primes with professional-level quality that the Art line is renowned for.

While further improving optical performance from the 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, the new SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art achieves the ideal balance of the size, weight, and autofocus performance.

Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, this lens features outstanding edge-to-edge imaging performance with a completely new optical formula optimized for the short flange distance of mirrorless systems. Sagittal coma flare has been thoroughly improved, resulting in beautiful, rounded star images and a clean bokeh effect.

Featuring the new HLA autofocus driver (High-response Linear Actuator) first introduced in the 60-600mm DG DN OS | Sports lens, the 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art achieves swift and silent autofocus, perfect for both still and video capture. With a dust- and splash-resistant build, a manual aperture ring with click and lock switches, an AFL button, and eleven rounded aperture blades for stunning bokeh rendering, this lens is an exceptional choice for all types of photography and video work, in the studio or on location.

The SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art will be available for Sony E-mount and L-Mount cameras at Authorized US Dealers for $849 in late February 2023.

Exclusively designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras

The new standard for artistic expression.

  • The "Art F1.4" standard with uncompromising optical performance
  • High-speed AF for nimble and comfortable shooting
  • High performance, yet slim and compact
  • Full range of functions and high build quality

Supplied accessories: Case, Petal Type Hood with lock (LH782-02), Front Cap (LCF-72mm III), Rear Cap (LCR II)

Available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

* The appearance and specifications of the products are subject to change. * Sony E-mount lenses are developed, manufactured and sold in accordance with the E-mount specifications licensed under a license agreement with Sony Corporation. * L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

The highest level of expressive performance, high-speed AF, and compactness?all combined in perfection. The new standard for "Art F1.4" large-aperture standard prime.

Designed with a focus on sophisticated optical performance and tremendous expressive power, SIGMA’s Art line delivers high-level artistic quality. The newest addition to the F1.4 series, which has become synonymous with the Art line, is the SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, a large-aperture standard lens designed exclusively for full-frame mirrorless cameras. While retaining the concept of the original SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art that defined the reputation of the Art F1.4 series, SIGMA has reexamined from the very beginning what is truly important in a standard lens used in a wide range of shooting situations. By incorporating all the latest technologies, this lens has achieved a high degree of compatibility between the optimum size and high-speed AF required for today's mirrorless systems, while maintaining the highest-class optical performance. In addition to the brightness of the large F1.4 aperture and the large, beautiful bokeh effect, various aberrations have been optimally balanced in pursuit of uniform and balanced image quality throughout the entire image range, from the center to the edges of the frame. The result is the new "Art F1.4 50mm," a lens that is truly all-around capable in terms of expressive performance, maneuverability, and usability, and is designed to help photographers create their best work. Introducing the 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, SIGMA's ideal "standard" lens.

[Key Features]

1. The "Art F1.4" standard with uncompromising optical performance

Based on the latest optical design technology, the lens incorporates 14 elements in 11 groups, with 3 aspherical lenses and 1 SLD glass element. The lens effectively suppresses various aberrations such as astigmatism and field curvature, which cannot be corrected in-camera. Despite the large aperture of F1.4, the image performance on the periphery of the image has been optimized, and sagittal coma flare has been minimized to the extent that the lens can withstand even challenging star and night scenes, with demanding severe point light source imaging, from wide open. In addition to clear image quality with no color blur throughout the entire image circle, the large, natural bokeh beauty of F1.4 can be fully utilized in photography.

2. High-speed AF for nimble and comfortable shooting

The SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art is the first in the Art line exclusively designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras to adopt the “HLA” linear motor (High-response Linear Actuator). In addition, by using a single double-sided aspheric lens as the focus element, the lens offers fast and quiet focusing and high tracking performance despite its large aperture. With a maximum aperture of 1.4 and a high-performance AF system, the lens can be used in a variety of situations, including shooting in dark places, shooting moving subjects, snapshots, and even video.

3. High performance, yet slim and compact

The development of the SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art was focused on slimming down the lens barrel by reducing the weight of a focus lens and optimizing the lens unit layout, to pursue the "optimum size" for mirrorless systems without compromising the "maximum emphasis on optical performance" concept of SIGMA’s Art line. This lens has succeeded in achieving both top-class performance, and the size required for a light and mobile photographic tool.

4. Full range of functions and high build quality

The lens barrel is equipped with a Focus Mode switch, an Aperture ring click switch to turn the click on and off, an Aperture ring lock switch to prevent unintended operation, and an AFL button to assign any function from the camera. These features are designed for intuitive operation during shooting. The lens is equipped with a dust and splash resistant structure, and the front element of the lens is applied with a water and oil repellent coating, making it suitable for a wide range of shooting environments. The lens is compact, lightweight, and easy to use, while at the same time ensuring high build quality assured by the Aizu factory's reliable processing technology of "Made in Japan".

DG DN "Art F1.4" series lineup includes 5 lenses from 20mm to 85mm

[Additional Features]

  • Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups (1 SLD and 3 aspherical lenses)
  • Inner focus system
  • Compatible with high-speed autofocus
  • HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
  • Compatible with Lens Aberration Correction
    • Function available on supported cameras only. Available corrections and auto correction functionality may vary depending on the camera model.
    • On cameras where lens aberration correction is controlled with 'ON' or 'OFF' in the camera menu, please set all aberration correction functions to 'ON' (AUTO).
  • Support for DMF, AF + MF
  • Compatible with AF assist (Sony E-mount only)
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Water and Oil Repellent Coating (front element)
  • AFL button
    • Only on compatible cameras. Available functions may vary depending on the camera used.
  • Focus Mode switch
  • Support for switching between linear and non-linear focus ring settings (L-Mount only)
  • Aperture ring
  • Aperture ring click switch
  • Aperture ring lock switch
  • Dust and Splash Resistant Structure
  • Petal Type Hood with lock (LH782-02)
  • Compatible with SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately / for L-Mount only)
  • Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
  • Every single lens undergoes SIGMA’s proprietary MTF measuring system
  • 11-blade rounded diaphragm
  • High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount
  • "Made in Japan" craftsmanship

[Key Specifications]

The figures below are for the L-Mount version:

Lens Construction: 11 groups, 14 elements (1 SLD, 3 aspherical)
Angle of view: 46.8°
Number of diaphragm blades: 11 (rounded diaphragm)
Minimum aperture: F16
Minimum focusing distance: 45cm / 17.8 in.
Maximum magnification ratio: 1:6.8
Filter size: 72mm
Dimensions (Max. Diam. x Length): 78.2 x 109.5mm / 3.1 x 4.3 in.
Weight: 670g / 23.6 oz.

[Product Barcode]

L-Mount: 0085126 315696
Sony E-mount: 0085126 315658

[Accessories: Supplied]

Product Name / Barcode

Petal Type Hood with Lock LH782-02: 0085126 940409
Front Cap LCF-72 III: 0085126 929633
Rear Cap LCR II: (for L-Mount) 0085126 937256
Rear Cap LCR II: (for Sony E-mount) 0085126 929879

[Accessories: Optional]

Product Name / Barcode

SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 for L-Mount: 0085126 878696
SIGMA WR CERAMIC PROTECTOR 72mm: 0085126 931810
SIGMA WR PROTECTOR 72mm: 0085126 930950
SIGMA PROTECTOR 72mm: 0085126 931087
SIGMA WR UV FILTER 72mm: 0085126 930691
SIGMA WR CIRCULAR PL FILTER 72mm: 0085126 930820

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Announcement Video

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Post Date: 2/7/2023 7:30:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Friday, February 3, 2023

Sony's 2022 Q3 financial results are available on the Investor Relations page.

Presentation (track ET&S Segment for the Entertainment, Technology & Services Segment, I&SS for the Imaging and Sensing Solutions segment)

Speech Transcript
Financial Statements
Supplementary Information Webcast

This report shows the Entertainment, Technology & Services and Imaging and Sensing Solutions divisions looking strong.

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Post Date: 2/3/2023 9:18:52 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Monday, January 30, 2023

Canon has added full year 2022 financial results to the Investor Relations page.

Presentation Material
Results
Supplementary Data
Presentation Material and Speech Summary Q&A Session Summary

Imaging System Relevant Quotes from the Presentation Material

"Posted sales and profit growth in all Business Units"

"Despite expectation that demand will remain firm, lowered unit sales projection to reflect new round of parts shortages"

"Partially absorb impact of lower unit sales by adjusting prices and improving product mix. Thanks to this and yen depreciation, raised performance outlook"

"Imaging: Net Sales 2022 vs. 2021: +18.0%"

"2Q –Despite decline in unit sales due to supply shortage, achieved double-digit increase in net sales thanks to growth in both full-frame camera and interchangeable lens sales"

"FY -Expand user base through EOS R7 and EOS R10, first R system cameras that incorporate APS-C size sensors"

Buy your Canon cameras, lens, and accessories at B&H.

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Post Date: 1/30/2023 11:51:37 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Saturday, January 28, 2023

You can try searching, but there are no marmot photography workshops available. At least, I didn't find one.

Certainly, you could talk someone into providing a custom marmot photo tour, but there is a reason (or multiple reasons) why such tours are not readily available. I'll start the list. We don't value marmots and marmot photos enough to spend our time and funds chasing them.

However, these small animals are fun to hang out with, and they are easily cute enough to be photo-worthy.

I photographed these creatures in three national parks last year. This marmot was a Rocky Mountain National Park resident. However, a couple of coyotes were attempting to end that residency. Thus, survival was at the top of this wary marmot's priority list, and the high rock perch advantaged the marmot in this competition.

Marmots, and animals in general, vary on their minimum people distance. In relation to close shooting distance, experience, observation, and acclimation are the photographer's keys to getting the best wildlife images. Marmots in people-frequented areas of national parks tend to be quite tolerant of people.

However, getting too close is not good for photos or the critter being photographed — the subject departs.

When an interesting subject is discovered, photograph it for the insurance shots. Then, if the situation warrants, slowly move a bit closer, perhaps not directly toward the subject. Repeat until, or better yet, just before, the animal shows the least discomfort with your presence.

This image represents what I felt was near this marmot's minimum people distance. It is alert and wary, but his concern is not me.

The marmot presented a variety of poses, but most were looking toward the sides. Composition involves many factors, but the simple one in this scenario was that the critter should be looking into the frame. Placing it high in the frame helps convey the lookout role.

Sorry, I'm not opening a marmot-specific photography tour this year. But, I may have a couple of openings in my elk rut instructional photo tour in September.


A larger version of this image is available here.

 
Camera and Lens Settings
600mm  f/4.0  1/160s
ISO 200
8640 x 5760px
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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: Photo Tips and Stories
Post Date: 1/28/2023 10:40:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Thursday, January 26, 2023

From Sigma Global:

Firmware update for SIGMA Global Vision lenses in Sony E-mount

Thank you for purchasing and using our products. We would like to announce that a new firmware update is now available for SIGMA Global Vision lenses in Sony E-mount listed below.

[Applicable products]

·SIGMA 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary in Sony E-mount Ver.02
·SIGMA 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary in Sony E-mount Ver.02

[Benefit of the update]

AF assist function during video recording is now supported.
*Only SONY camera models with AF assist function are supported.

The focus distance shown on the screen during manual focus has been optimized.

[Applicable products]

·SIGMA 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art in Sony E-mount Ver.04
·SIGMA 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary in Sony E-mount Ver.04
·SIGMA 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art in Sony E-mount Ver.02

[Benefit of the update]

AF assist function during video recording is now supported.
*Only SONY camera models with AF assist function are supported.

[Applicable products]

·SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Contemporary in Sony E-mount Ver.03

[Benefit of the update]

AF assist function during video recording is now supported.
*Only SONY camera models with AF assist function are supported.

*If the firmware of this product is Ver. 01, it is not possible to update the lens firmware via the camera. Please contact our Customer Support Department for the firmware update to be performed by us.

[How to update]

Please select the applicable product from the following page, go to the download page, click “Sony E-mount” and follow the update procedure. https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/purpose/firmware/?mode=search&product_category=lens

*After the update is complete, be sure to remove the battery pack from the camera and reinsert it.

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Post Date: 1/26/2023 8:26:57 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Tuesday, January 24, 2023

The Yellow Mounds make all the Badlands National Park top photography locations lists. They are beautiful, intriguing, and worthy of their position on those lists.

However, creating great images that include these mounds is not easy. Of course, lighting changes everything, and dramatically reducing the image quality challenge on this day was natural spotlighting that, incredibly, illuminated the feature highlights of this scene.

As is often the case, the Canon EOS R5 and RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM Lens combination was outstanding for this landscape photograph. The RF 24-105 is relatively compact, has an excellent general-purpose focal length range, consistently produces impressively sharp images, and was my primary lens for over two weeks in this park last year.


A larger version of this image is available here.

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Post Date: 1/24/2023 11:57:32 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

From ProGrade Digital:

ProGrade Digital Announces 3rd Generation CFexpress Type B 1TB Memory Cards

The CFexpress 1TB Gold Memory Cards Provide Dramatically Improved Specifications Needed for Longer Duration, High-Resolution Video Applications at Very Attractive Price Points

San Jose, CA January 19, 2023, 8:00 am — ProGrade Digital, Inc., founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards and workflow solutions, announces its new 3rd generation of 1TB CFexpress™ Type B Gold memory cards. This new generation features the same industry-leading quality of ProGrade current 2nd generation CFexpress cards - leveraging PCIe, Gen 3 interconnect with NVMe 1.3 host controller interface. ProGrade Digital 3rd generation CFexpress 1TB cards provide read speeds of up to 1,700MB/s and burst write speeds of up to 1,500MB/s and sustained write speeds of up to 1,300MB/s – ideally suited for high-resolution video capture applications. ProGrade Digital is also introducing a 3rd generation 512GB CFexpress Type B Gold memory card with read speeds of up to 1,700MB/s, burst write speeds of up to 1,500MB/s and sustained write speeds of up to 800MB/s. The 512GB card will be shipping in February 2023. All new 3rd generation CFexpress Gold cards now clearly state the sustained write speed on the front label. This additional messaging clearly states the real-world capability of our cards - especially critical for high performance video capture applications.

“The introduction of our 3rd generation CFexpress 1TB Gold cards provides the large capacity and dramatically improved performance needed for a very broad range of video capture needs,” said Wes Brewer, founder, and CEO of ProGrade Digital. “Our re-introduction of a 1TB capacity point, at 1,300MB/sec sustained write speed, ensures that nearly all video capture modes can be utilized while also providing our traditionally high read speeds for quick offloading.”

ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type B 1TB Gold Memory Cards:

  • Maximum read speed up to 1700MB/s
  • Burst write speed up to 1500MB/s
  • Minimum sustained write speed up to 1,300MB/s
  • Capacities: 1TB
  • MSRP: $399.99

CFexpress Type B 1TB Delivers:

  • Fully compliant with CompactFlash™ Association 2.0 specification
  • NVMe host interface with PCIe Gen3 X2 interconnect
  • Extended battery life and low standby power through NVMe PS0 – PS4 support
  • Metal enclosure for improved durability and heat dissipation
  • Thermal throttling protects the card from overheating
  • Laser etched unique serial numbering for the tracking of key components and manufacturing data for the highest quality control
  • Temperature ranges: operating 14°F to 158°F/ -10°C to 70°C; storage -4°F to 185°F/ -20°C to 85°C
  • Packaging: Biodegradable fiber tray
  • Refresh Pro ready*
  • X-ray proof and shock-proof
  • 3-year warranty

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Order ProGrade Digital CFexpress Memory Cards from B&H.

*Refresh Pro™ functionality requires ProGrade Digital Refresh Pro™ software application and a ProGrade Digital card and reader. This is a great way to monitor card health and restore the card back to factory-fresh conditions.

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Post Date: 1/24/2023 10:06:06 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Monday, January 23, 2023

Image quality test results are now available on the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens page.

The new Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens does not feature the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens optical design, and the new design nicely outperforms the old one.

Support this site by ordering the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens from B&H | Adorama | WEX

Rent the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens from Lensrentals.

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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: Camera Gear Review News
Post Date: 1/23/2023 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Canon EOS R6 Mark II firmware update version 1.1.1 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.1.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

  1. Compatibilty with Speedlite EL-5.
  2. Reduced startup time when Bluetooth is enabled.
  3. Fixed a bug that FTP/FTPS/SFTP transfer was not possible with IPv6.
  4. Fixed minor bugs.

Get the Canon EOS R6 Mark II at B&H.

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Post Date: 1/18/2023 11:35:18 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan
  • Boundary-breaking performance with the M2 Pro or M2 Max chip.
  • All-day battery life — up to 22 hours.
  • A stunning Liquid Retina XDR display.
  • All the ports you need.
  • And superfast Wi Fi 6E.

Learn more about the new Apple 14" and 16" MacBook Pro M2 Pro and M2 Max at B&H.

Learn more about the new Apple Mac mini M2 at B&H.

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Post Date: 1/18/2023 8:57:08 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
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