Canon and Sony News for Mar 2011 (Page 3)

 Monday, March 14, 2011

March 14, 2011

Notice of temporal office close for two consecutive days: March 14 & 15

Dear Customers & Partners,

Please be advised that our offices will be temporarily closed for two days, including today (14th ) and tomorrow (15th) due to the situation caused by the earthquake and the tsunami last week, and will let you know by the close of business day tomorrow regarding the operations on the following days.

As you are well aware, Japan was hit by a major earthquake and a subsequent tsunami last Friday. Although a scope of destruction was relatively mild in Tokyo metroplex area (albeit some losses in life and casualties), that is not the case in northern territories alongside the Pacific coastal line as has been televised and webcasted over the past weekend. The whole magnitude of the devastation is still yet to be revealed indeed.

Unfortunately, significant damage has been done to the infrastructure, including electric power, transportation, communications and fuel services. Some airports were dysfunctional and road network are destructed here and there. In addition, a scheduled black-out has been officially implemented to secure continued supply of electricity in the entire regions from Tokyo metroplex (where our headquarters are located) to entire northern areas of mainland Japan. As you can imagine, this will inevitably disrupt our entire computer system network ranging from BOM management to transfer of goods as well as mail servers. Railways are only partially operated by the shortage of electricity, which inhibits many of our employees coming to the offices.

We would very much appreciate your understanding of the situation we are up against, and will definitely keep you abreast regarding the operations for rest of the week.

Last but not least, we sincerely appreciate your kind support and encouragement received right after the news hit the world. We will overcome this difficult time working together.

Cordially

Morio Ono
President & CEO

 
March 14, 2011

Notice - Anticipated Effects of Tokyo Electric Power Rolling Blackout Plan to Tamron Corporate Website

The Tokyo Electric Power Company has announced the implementation of a rolling blackout power rationing plan in response to the aftereffects of the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake. As a result, disruption of general Internet connectivity is anticipated. Difficulty in connecting to the Tamron corporate website is thus also anticipated.

Tamron will, to the best extent possible, maintain the provision of information and services on its website; however, conditions may cause impaired connectivity or a delay in responses. Tamron is grateful for your understanding and patience in light of these extraordinary circumstances.

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Post Date: 3/14/2011 9:10:17 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Notice on the damage hit by Major Earthquake in Northern Japan (Japan's Tohoku region)

March 14, 2011

The Nikon Group would like to express its profound sympathy and condolences to the victims of earthquake in Major Earthquake in Northern Japan (Japan's Tohoku region) on March 11. The effects to our group companies are as follows.

1. Measures to cope with the situations

We have set up the Emergency Headquarters for Disaster Control headed by the President on March 11 immediately after the earthquake, and are taking the necessary steps. We are currently endeavoring to normalize our business as early as possible through our BCM (Business Continuity Management) teams established in each in-house company.

2. Damage to our group companies

2-1. Damage to equipment and buildings

Our group companies, including Sendai Nikon Corporation, Natori, Miyagi Pref., Miyagi Nikon Precision Co., Ltd., Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi Pref., Tochigi Nikon Corporation, Otawara, Tochigi Pref., Tochigi Nikon Precision Co., Ltd., Otawara, Tochigi Pref., and other subsidiaries as well as our Plants suffered damage to some part of the equipment and buildings. We are suspending operations there and continuing to evaluate further details of the damage. We are unable to announce how soon the operation will resume due to the regional interruption of life-lines although endeavor for restoration are under the way by some of our maintenance personnel.

For the list of our group companies
For the list of our plants

2-2. Damage to personnel

Injury is reported to some of our group employees. We are currently continuing to gather safety information of our personnel and its family members.

3. Forecast of effect by the damage to our business performances

We are concentrated in evaluating how the immediate damage by the disaster and controlled interruption of electricity started from March 14 will result in our group companies and business performances. We will advise our findings immediately when it is revealed that the damage would further expand.

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Post Date: 3/14/2011 9:03:12 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

March 13, 2011
Canon Inc.

Damage Report for Canon Inc. Operations and Canon Companies following Major Earthquake in Japan

The following is a summary overview of damage reported at Canon Inc. operating sites and Canon Group companies in Japan as of 15:00 JST on Sunday, March 13, 2011.

The Company continues working to ascertain damages and determine when operations can resume.

With regard to Canon offices, plants and Canon Group companies in Japan, there have been reports from several sites of power outages, damage to buildings and stoppages in production equipment.

Below is an overview highlighting damage, production outlooks, etc., for sites in northern Honshu (the area hardest hit by the earthquake).

The earthquake had the greatest impact on the following three Canon Inc. operation sites and five Canon Group companies

Damage was significant at Canon Inc.’s Utsunomiya Office and Fukushima Canon Inc.

Canon Inc.
Operation Site
LocationInjuries, etc.Operations on
March 14
Operations from
March 15 onward
Utsunomiya Office
· Utsunomiya Plant
· Utsunomiya Optical Products Plant
· Optics R&D Center
Utsunomiya, Tochigi PrefectureInjuries: 15SuspendedTBD
However, time will likely be needed before operations resume
Toride PlantToride, Ibaraki PrefectureNoneSuspendedTBD
Ami PlantInashiki-gun, Ibaraki PrefectureNoneSuspendedTBD
Canon Inc.
Operation Site
LocationInjuries, etc.Operations on
March 14
Operations from
March 15 onward
Canon Precision Inc.Hirosaki, Aomori PrefectureNoneSuspendedTBD
Canon Optron, Inc.Yuki, Ibaraki PrefectureNoneSuspendedTBD
Canon Chemicals Inc.
· Iwama Plant
Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture
Iwama Plant: Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture
NoneSuspended
Tsukuba HQ will operate as usual
TBD
Fukushima Canon Inc.Fukushima, Fukushima PrefectureNoneSuspendedHowever, time will likely be needed before operations resume
Canon Mold Co., Ltd.Kasama, Ibaraki PrefectureNoneSuspendedTBD
 
While the earthquake had a slight impact on Canon offices, plants and Group companies in the western half of Honshu, there have been no injuries and no significant damage to buildings or equipment. Accordingly, operations are scheduled to resume as usual beginning Monday, March 14. Additionally, the Company is now working to determine potential impacts in the future.

In the event that production operations may be suspended for one month or more, the Company will consider making use of alternate sites that were not damaged by the earthquake as a means of continuing production.

(Thanks Mike, Martin and David)

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Post Date: 3/14/2011 8:43:34 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Sunday, March 13, 2011

Canon Japan has issued a press release regarding earthquake damage. Unfortunately, I do not read Japanese and am at this point relying on Google's very rough translation of this page (as shared below). If you understand Japanese, I welcome you to email me a better translation for sharing here.

March 13, 2011
Canon Inc.

About us and our group's damage by large earthquakes East

Our Group's major damage due to our massive earthquake and the East, March 13, 2011 (Sun) 3:00 pm today is as follows.

We conducted a survey of verification and restoration potential for damage to continually.

Canon Group companies establishments are offices in several power outages, damaged buildings, and we have reported stopping the production facilities.

Kantou north ¦ (damaged areas) in major damage / production plans, etc.

that is greatly affected by the earthquake, three sites in northern Kantou / 5 group

- Utsunomiya Plant for Fukushima Canon has a large degree of damage

OfficeLocationHuman sufferingOperations on March 14After the scheduled March 15
Institute of Optics optical instruments business establishments Utsunomiya Utsunomiya PlantUtsunomiya, Tochigi PrefectureNoHolidayBut yet, expected to take days to recover
Toride PlantToride, IbarakiNoHolidayUndecided
Ami PlantInashiki District, IbarakiNoHolidayUndecided
GroupLocationHuman sufferingOperations on March 14After the scheduled March 15
Canon PrecisionHirosaki City, Aomori PrefectureNoHolidayUndecided
Canon OptronYuki City, Ibaraki PrefectureNoHolidayUndecided
Iwama Canon Chemicals PlantIwama, Ibaraki Prefecture Tsukuba Plant KasamaNoHolidayUndecided
Fukushima CanonFukushima City, Fukushima PrefectureNoHolidayBut yet, expected to take days to recover
KiyanonmorudoKasama City, Ibaraki PrefectureNoHolidayUndecided

Group companies in the west office Kantou ¦ The impact of the earthquake, but some are in human suffering, but major damage to buildings and equipment, March 14 (Monday) will operate as usual from It is. The effect that will occur at the moment is under investigation.

If the shutdown continues as one ¦ or more months, as the alternative site locations are not affected, we are also planning to continue production.

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Post Date: 3/13/2011 7:37:36 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Friday, March 11, 2011

Sample pictures have been added to the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens Review.

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Post Date: 3/11/2011 1:32:22 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan

AmateurPhotography.co.uk is reporting that Nikon's Sendai staff are safe and that the manufacturing infrastructure has not be significantly impacted. Good news from an otherwise tragic event.

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Post Date: 3/11/2011 12:40:48 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Hit your favorite world news site for more information on this tragic event. Of photography-specific importance is that Nikon has an SLR plant in Sendai.

Rob Galbraith has a Nikon Sendai tour page on his site.

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Post Date: 3/11/2011 9:25:42 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

From Think Tank Photo:

We just released solutions for carrying those smaller items that tend to rattle around and get lost in your bags and pockets. These include Credential Holder, an AA Battery Holder, a Passport Holder, and Large and Small Travel Pouches.

Credential Holder
Our new Credential Holder features a clear window that always keeps credentials of various sizes in view, an adjustable neck strap, a zippered business card pocket on the front flap, a roomy interior pocket that fits a smart phone, and a back side that has two pen pockets and a pocket that fits a reporter's pad or small note pad. Exterior dimensions: 5.7" W x 7" H x 0.3" D (14.5 x 17.8 x 0.8cm). Weight: 0.1lbs (0.05kg).

AA Battery Holder
Small AA batteries are one of those accessories that tend to fall to the bottom of whatever bag you're using. With the new AA Battery Holder, you can store eight AA batteries in a soft, compact case that folds in half and is easy to find. Exterior Dimensions: 3" W x 3" H x 0.5" D (7.6 x 7.6 x 1.3cm). Weight: 0.05lbs (0.02kg).

Passport Holder
If you travel a lot, especially in humid or inclement weather, you know how beaten up your passport gets. With our new Passport Holder you can carry one passport, airline ticket, credit cards and other identification in a sleek leather case. It features a front pocket for airline ticket stubs and three small pockets for additional identification, coffee gift cards, frequent flyer membership cards, and the like. External dimensions: 3.8" W x 5.5" H x 0.5" D (9.7 x 14 x 1.3cm). Weight: 0.1lbs (0.05kg).

Travel Pouch-Large
When forced to mix photo gear and clothing in a roller or backpack, your clothing often gets wedged into a corner. The new Travel Pouch-Large is designed to hold your clothing and other items you want to protect in a lightweight and soft pouch. It folds easily when empty and the mesh front keeps the enclosed items visible. It features a webbing carrying handle. External dimensions: 11.5" W x 15.5" H x 3" D (29.2 x 39.4 x 7.6cm). Weight: 0.3lbs (0.1kg).

Travel Pouch-Small
Here's a smaller pouch for organizing your non-photo gear, such as toiletries and socks. The Travel Pouch-Small is lightweight and soft, and folds easily when empty. The mesh front keeps enclosed items visible. It features a webbing carrying handle. External dimensions: 6.7" W x 10" H x 2.5" D (17 x 25.4 x 6.4cm). Weight: 0.2lbs (0.1kg).

Think Tank Photo is also having a 20% off sale on the Speed Freak, Speed Demon and the Speed Racer.

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Post Date: 3/11/2011 9:02:09 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Thursday, March 10, 2011

Adobe Labs has made Lightroom 3.4 and Camera Raw 6.4 available as release candidates.

Included in these version is support for the Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D DSLR and Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D DSLR along with additional Lens Profiles and bug fixes.

For more details, visit Lightroom Journal.

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Post Date: 3/10/2011 3:32:24 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan
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Post Date: 3/10/2011 12:29:21 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Check out my friend Roger's new promo video - captured with four Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLRs and a Canon EOS 7D DSLR.

Full version (5:47):

Short version (1:56):

Lenses used include:
Canon EF 70-200mm L IS II USM Lens (version not specified)
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens (version not specified)
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens (version not specified)
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens

Also used were a Steadicam Pilot (B&H) and a Cinevate Atlas 30 Slider (B&H).

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Post Date: 3/10/2011 10:26:19 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Vitec, the international provider of products and services for the broadcast, photographic, and MAG (military, aerospace and government) markets, announces that it has acquired the entire share capital of Henry Holdings Limited ("HHL"), for a cash consideration of up to £9.75 million (the "Acquisition"). HHL is the owner of Lastolite Limited in the UK ("Lastolite").

Based in Coalville, Leicestershire, Lastolite employs approximately 80 people and is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of lighting control accessories and backgrounds for the photo, video and cinema industry. Established in 1986, Lastolite produces highly innovative products for the keen amateur and professional photographer. It is also the owner of the Colorama brand of paper backgrounds.

The Acquisition will complement Vitec's existing range of Manfrotto lighting supports and LED lights with lighting control accessories, thereby strengthening the Company's position in this part of the accessories market.

Lastolite will operate as a standalone business within Vitec's Imaging and Staging Division. Lastolite's existing senior management, including the Managing Director, Sean Henry, will be retained by the business reporting to the Divisional Chief Executive, Francesco Bernardi.

For the financial year ended 31 December 2010, Lastolite generated audited sales of £8.0 million (of which £1.5 million were to Vitec Group entities) and adjusted profit before tax of £1.4 million. As at 31 December 2010, Lastolite had gross assets of £3.5 million.

Under the terms of the Acquisition, an initial consideration of £8.75 million was paid on completion and is subject to post-completion adjustments for changes in net assets. Up to a further £1.0 million is payable in 2012 based on operating profit for the year ending 31 December 2011. At completion, Lastolite had net cash balances (net of liabilities assumed by Vitec) of £0.3m. Consideration has been paid in cash, financed out of Vitec's existing revolving credit facilities. The Board expects the Acquisition to be earnings enhancing (on an adjusted basis) in the year ending 31 December 2011 (see note 1).

Stephen Bird, Vitec's Group Chief Executive, commented on the acquisition:

"We are delighted to announce the acquisition of Lastolite, which is in line with our strategy of broadening our lighting offering within the photographic market. The Lastolite business and its management are well known to us and we look forward to the Lastolite and Manfrotto teams working together, sharing distribution and sales opportunities."

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Post Date: 3/9/2011 9:04:39 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

An image quality comparison with many other Canon EOS DSLRs has been added to the Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D Digital SLR Camera Review page.

This is the standard color block and fabric examples I've been using in the Canon EOS DSLR camera reviews. I don't see any surprises though my T3i is delivering slightly brighter images than my T2i.

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Post Date: 3/9/2011 8:08:10 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Monday, March 7, 2011

Focus and zoom ring rotation values have been added to the Lens Specifications and Measurements Tool. Videographers especially have been asking for the focus ring rotation values. Many of the lenses included in this tool have these specs now and the rest of the current lenses will get them in the future.

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Post Date: 3/7/2011 4:43:38 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan

The Canon ZoomBrowser EX v6.7.2 Updater is now available for download. Select your OS from the EOS 60D Drivers and Software page. The option to download Canon ZoomBrowser EX v6.7.2 Updater will then appear.

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Post Date: 3/7/2011 12:49:07 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan
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