Canon and Sony News for Oct 2016 (Page 3)

In this video, filmmaker Tom Antos demonstrates how to repair a damaged 1/4"-20 (tripod) thread.

Product Used

• E-Z Lok SK20815 Helical Threaded Insert Kit

From Canon USA:

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 19, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to announce the addition of two new photographers to its renowned Explorers of Light program, Stephanie Sinclair and Jeremy Cowart. These new members add to the already impressive ranks of Canon’s program, expanding to align with a wide range of talented professionals that impact imaging culture and influence the way their audiences see the world. These new Explorers of Light will be on hand at the Canon Booth (#121) at PhotoPlus Expo 2016, October 20-22 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. For a full schedule of events in the Canon booth, please visit usa.canon.com/photoplus2016.

Stephanie Sinclair is a New York-based photojournalist who has gained international acclaim for her attention to human rights issues. Through her photography and her Too Young to Wed foundation, she has shone a spotlight on issues such as child marriage, female circumcision, war and polygamy. “Throughout my career, I’ve used the power of images to tell stories that weren’t being told,” Sinclair remarked. “I’m honored to join Canon’s Explorers of Light program and eager to get more involved in speaking to the next generation of photographers to teach them how to do the same.” Jeremy Cowart is an accomplished portrait photographer who has captured iconic images of some of the world’s biggest celebrities. In addition, his humanitarian work has taken him to places such as Rwanda and Haiti where he has created photo essays that helped tell the stories of those whose lives had been ravaged by war and tragedy. “I’ve always been passionate about teaching, because it is my belief that art can change the world,” said Cowart. “I’m so proud to join the Explorers of Light program and be part of such an amazing team of professional photographers who share my enthusiasm for spreading the joy of imagery.” “For over 20 years, the Explorers of Light program has enabled Canon to align with amazing professional photographers that use the power of the image to educate and inspire, and Jeremy Cowart and Stephanie Sinclair will help us to do both in new and impactful ways,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Since the creation of the program in 1995, Canon’s Explorers of Light have been leaders in their respective fields, garnering awards and accolades for their work. These individuals work with Canon extensively as representatives, ambassadors, educators, and role models for aspiring creative artists. They participate in workshops, seminars, gallery showings and personal appearances throughout the United States.

According to the Egami Blog, Canon has submitted a patent for a sensor featuring magnetic variable curvature.

Only time will tell when (or if) we'll see this technology in future Canon camera systems.

Patent Details

• Patent Publication No. 2016-173496
• Published 2016.9.29
• Filing date 2015.3.17

From Amazon:

• Bringing valued memories together, Family Vault creates a private, easily-accessible home for photos and videos from multiple family members and devices
• U.S. Prime members can now invite up to five people to join their Family Vault and access the benefits of unlimited photo storage, at no additional cost
• Quickly find and rediscover your favorite moments across an entire photo collection with smart search technology

SEATTLE – Oct. 18, 2016 – Amazon today introduced new features to the Prime Photos service in the U.S., designed for Prime members and their family. Prime members can now invite up to five family members or friends to join their Family Vault, which includes access to Prime Photos benefits including unlimited storage of photos, plus an additional 5 GB for videos and other files. With the all-new Family Vault, bringing family photos together is as easy as one-click or swipe from a computer or mobile device.

Amazon Prime Photos - Family Vault (Graphic: Business Wire)

“Prime members love the benefit of unlimited photo storage but often struggle to collect and organize photos across multiple devices and accounts into a single, shareable archive,” said David Nenke, Director of Prime Photos, Amazon. “We launched the Family Vault to make it easy for family members to safely store and share all their favorite moments.”

New Prime Photos features include:

• Family and friend access to Prime Photos, at no additional cost: To ensure all the great moments and memories are preserved, regardless of who captured them, Prime members can now share their Prime Photos benefit of unlimited photo storage and 5 GB for videos and other files with up to five family members or friends.
• Simple, private sharing through the Family Vault: Family Vault members can add their favorite photos and videos individually with a click or swipe, or set their account to automatically add all their photos and videos to the Family Vault.
• Smart search technology: Prime Photos’ new search technology makes finding photos based on people, places, or things a snap. Gone are the days of customers wading through thousands of photos to find a specific image. Looking for pictures from a vacation or wedding? Search for “sunset” or “wedding” and relevant photos will show up. Customers can also browse photos of individual family members and friends in the People view as well as search and filter by location or date.
• Photo printing with free delivery for Prime Members: Customers can now order photo books, cards, and prints directly on the web from their Prime Photos account. Offering a variety a ways to preserve memories, Amazon Print products start at just nine cents a print, and ships with free delivery for Prime members. Customers can learn more and order prints today by visiting www.amazon.com/printing.

More to Prime

Tens of millions of Prime members around the world enjoy the many benefits of Prime. In the U.S., that includes unlimited Free Two-Day Shipping on more than 30 million items across all categories, unlimited Free Same-Day Delivery on more than a million items in 27 metro areas and one and two-hour delivery with Prime Now on tens of thousands of items available in more than 25 metro areas. In addition to fast, free shipping, members have access to unlimited streaming of tens of thousands of movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, more than one million songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with Prime Music, early access to select Lightning Deals all year long, free secure unlimited photo storage with Prime Photos and one free pre-released book a month with Kindle First.

For more information, visit www.amazon.com/prime.

From Nikon:

Extraordinary Next-Generation AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Sets a New Standard for Pro Telephoto Workhorse Lenses, While New PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED is Nikon’s Widest Ever Tilt-Shift NIKKOR Offering

MELVILLE, NY – Today, Nikon Inc. has announced two exciting FX-format additions to the storied NIKKOR lens lineup, designed to achieve amazing optical performance for the most demanding professional and enthusiast photographers. An evolution of one of Nikon’s most versatile and popular pro-zoom lenses, the newly redesigned AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR sports an updated optical formula capable of amazing image quality, while optimized for high-speed shooting. Also introduced today is Nikon’s widest perspective control lens to date, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED tilt-shift lens, which helps photographers effortlessly control perspective when capturing architecture, interiors, fine art, product photography and landscapes.

“Nikon continues to raise the bar of optical excellence, and our newest FX-format NIKKOR offerings provide experienced photographers with powerful tools to help ensure brilliantly sharp images, whether capturing a high-speed photo finish or creatively framing an architectural marvel,” said Kosuke Kawaura, Director of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc. “While the new AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR builds upon the success of its predecessors to offer a true all-around NIKKOR optic, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED will provide fantastic perspective control for a variety of challenging wide-angle applications.”

The Ultimate Workhorse Lens for Seasoned Photographers
Long considered an essential lens in the bag of professional photographers, this updated AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR sets a new benchmark for fast telephoto zoom lenses, taking image quality and handling to the next level. An indispensable and powerful tool for nearly any photographic scenario, the NIKKOR 70-200mm remains the professional’s choice with a wide f/2.8 constant aperture that is ideal for capturing sports, weddings, stunning portraits and more, even in low-light.

The next generation design of the lens helps ensure the very best in image quality, speed and low-light performance, while offering balance and handling that is nothing short of superb. Nikon’s new 70-200mm provides up to four stops1 of Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization, an improvement from its predecessor that helps users to eliminate blur and camera shake even when shooting handheld or in challenging light. During burst shooting, the lens takes advantage of an electromagnetic diaphragm for consistent auto-exposure control. Additionally, a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-fast and quiet AF operation with seamless manual focus override. Discerning photographers will also appreciate assignable function buttons on the lens barrel that offer customization, perfect for engaging pre-set autofocus or other focusing options.

A new optical formula consisting of six ED elements, one Fluorite element, a high refractive element and Nano Crystal Coat helps make for a lighter and more versatile lens, while reducing chromatic aberration and helping to all but eliminate distortion, ghosting and flare. Ready for even the most rugged of assignments, the magnesium alloy lens barrel features superior weather-sealing that achieves anti-dust and waterdrop-resistance, while Fluorine coating on both the front and rear glass facilitates easy cleaning. Whether shooting with a camera like the Nikon D5, D810, D750 or D500, capturing sports or weddings, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR is a fantastic lens choice for experienced photographers.

Seamlessly Control Perspective with the New Super-Wide PC NIKKOR Lens
Also new from Nikon is the latest perspective control lens (designated PC) in the NIKKOR lens lineup, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED, a tilt-shift offering that will help photographers master perspective and depth-of-field. For storytellers who yearn to capture optically-challenging subjects like cityscapes and architecture, interiors or unique landscapes, this lens offers 97° of coverage - the widest focal length of any PC lens in the NIKKOR family. Tilt the lens to sharpen focus throughout a scene or create a miniature effect, or shift2 to adjust perspective in-camera, create panoramas or eliminate converging lines. For the first time with a NIKKOR PC lens, the direction of tilt operation can be made parallel or perpendicular to shift, offering users nearly unprecedented ability to control perspective, focus and depth-of-field, without having to lock and unlock to make adjustments.

Sporting a super-wide 19mm focal length, the lens provides a unique perspective ideal for shooting horizontal or vertical panoramas, or even filmmaking. With this ultra-wide angle in mind, the latest FX-format NIKKOR offering was crafted with three ED and two aspherical elements that help combat distortion and glare, while virtually eliminating chromatic aberration and coma, even at the widest aperture settings. The lens also features core NIKKOR technologies such as Nano Crystal Coat to combat ghosting and flare, an electromagnetic diaphragm for fast auto-exposure control, as well as a Fluorine coat that helps resist dirt, water spots and smudges. Ready for a variety of challenging ultra-wide applications, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED is a powerful tool for discerning photographers looking for full creative and perspective control. It joins three other Gold Ring Series PC lenses in Nikon’s line-up; the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm F3.5D ED, PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D.

Price and Availability
Both the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR and PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED will be available starting in November 2016 for suggested retail prices (SRP) of $2,799.95* and $3,399.95*, respectively.

Preorders

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR – B&H | Amazon
Nikon PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED – B&H | Amazon

From Manfrotto:

Upper Saddle River, N.J. (October 18, 2016) – Manfrotto, a leading global innovator and manufacturer of premium photo, video and lighting support products and accessories, will debut their newest line of products at the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo in Booth No. 555 from Oct. 20-22, 2016 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.

Also on display will be the latest products from their affiliated brands: Gitzo, Lastolite by Manfrotto, Avenger, Xume Adapters, Bowens, Gossen, Metz and National Geographic Bags.

New products that will be featured include:

• Manfrotto XPRO Monopod+ family for Photo & Video: first-of-its-kind Full Fluid Base bringing fluidity to all three axes for the ultimate smoothness in an extremely compact solution, allowing hybrid functionality for still pictures and video footage.
• Manfrotto Befree Live: the smallest, most versatile on-the-go video head & kits in the Manfrotto range to date.
• Manfrotto Befree Colors: Four new colors with larger feet and a center column hook for added stability.
• Manfrotto Advanced & Street Compact System Camera (CSC) Bags: five highly functional, lightweight and stylish bags designed to comfortably carry CSCs, compact DSLRs, lenses and equipment.
• Manfrotto Pro Light Reloader-55 Roller Bag: a highly protective, stylish international carry-on bag perfect for traveling photographers and videographers.
• Manfrotto Pro Light 3N1 Backpacks: three-in-one comfortable carrying solutions dedicated to commercial photographers & videographers on the go.
• Manfrotto Lifestyle Windsor Collection: four stylish photography carrying solutions featuring genuine leather trim, premium fabric and metal details.
• Manfrotto TwistGrip for Smartphones: the new, game-changing accessory for taking awesome smartphone images and videos.
• Gitzo Systematic Tripods & Monopods: featuring new ultra-stable feet, this is the high-end choice for photographers who use long lenses and heavy cameras.
• Xume Adapters: with a patented magnetic system, Xume Quick Release Adapters enable photographers to quickly and safely lock the required filter on a lens, exactly when they need it.
• Metz: M400 Flash, announced at Photokina, is 30 percent smaller than traditional flashes and includes continuous adjustable LED and new easy-to-use interface.
• Bowens Generation X: two new flash systems: XMT – an all-in-one battery unit for location lighting and XMS – engineered to be the go-to system for photographers who need a function-rich and completely reliable flash in the studio.

Live studio demonstrations of Manfrotto, Lastolite by Manfrotto, Bowens, Metz and Gossen will be happening each day by Manfrotto Ambassadors Tony Gale and Michel Leroy.

This year the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo will host the Lucie Technical Awards. The Manfrotto Pro Light RedBee-210 Backpack and Lastolite by Manfrotto Ezybounce Bounce Card have both been selected as 2016 finalists for the Camera Bag and Light Modifier categories, respectfully.

“Manfrotto continues to be the true innovator in the imaging accessory business,” said Adam Mirabella, President, Manfrotto Distribution USA. “At PhotoPlus, we’ll showcase products that professionals everywhere can count on like our XPRO series. You will also see products from us that speak to the CSC user, for professionals and hobbyists alike. In fact, we have a whole line of bags designed in Italy for the CSC photographer. In addition, we are shattering perceptions people have about smartphone photography by introducing cutting-edge support accessories like TwistGrip that take everyday images to new heights. And, we are announcing Manfrotto’s first travel video tripod kit – the Befree Live. Visit us in Booth No. 555 to see the future of imaging accessories!”

B&H carries Gitzo, Lastolite, Avenger, Xume Adapters, Bowens, Gossen, Metz and National Geographic Bags.

Vignetting, flare and distortion test results along with specs, measurements and standard product images have been added to the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens page.

I'm nearly finished with this lens review – hopefully it will be posted this week.

B&H has the new Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens in stock.

This lens is also in stock at:

Adorama | Amazon | Beach Camera | BuyDig.com | Canon Store | eBay | WEX Photographic

From Canon USA:

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 18, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that their service operation in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey has relocated to 125 Chubb Ave., Suite 100N, Lyndhurst, New Jersey. The new Professional Service & Support Center is geared toward industry professionals and photo enthusiasts and is designed to support the imaging community in the New York metropolitan area. This facility will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on a walk-in basis with no appointments needed.

At this new location, Canon will showcase many of its latest imaging products in the professional products showroom with a Canon technical expert on-site to demonstrate product features and answer questions. The state-of-the-art facility also offers repair and maintenance operations for Canon’s extensive lineup of professional Cinema and Broadcast lenses, EF series photography lenses, Cinema EOS and EOS Digital SLR cameras, and high-definition camcorders. Repair operations at the facility include six state-of-the-art lens and camera adjustment rooms, Canon’s most advanced adjustment and calibration equipment, spare parts inventory, and experienced repair staff.

“The new facility in Lyndhurst will provide an inviting location for Canon’s existing customers as well as new customers looking to learn more about our products,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “This move also continues the expansion and improvements of our 100 percent U.S.-based service and support network.” The Lyndhurst facility is one of three service facilities that Canon has made available to professional clients, joining the Canon Hollywood Professional Technology & Support Center, located in Hollywood, California, and the Chicago Professional Service & Support Center, located in Itasca, Illinois. These facilities provide local support to key markets and deliver an average repair process time of less than two days for CPS customers.

Additional camera and lens service facilities for both professional and consumer clients are located in Jamesburg, NJ, Costa Mesa, CA and Newport News, VA.

For an exciting video tour highlighting the features of the new facility, please visit: www.pro.usa.canon.com/lyndhurst

From Nikon Europe:

Ecologist and adventurer David Sutherland’s haunting photographs of natural landscapes are about to get a boost from his Nikon D-SLR. Here he talks about his relationship with pictures, and what the Nikon D5300 will mean for him and his work.

Follow David’s story as she discovers how the Nikon D5300 D-SLR camera can transform his images and take his photography to the next level – all as part of Nikon and Shortlist Magazine’s ‘I AM CREATIVE’ campaign http://specials.shortlist.com/nikon-shortlist/.

B&H carries the Nikon D5300.

From Canon:

TOKYO, October 18, 2016—Canon Inc. announced today the successful development of the world’s first indium phosphide (InP) immersion grating. Strengthening its lineup of immersion gratings, which includes gratings made from germanium (Ge) and cadmium zinc telluride (CdZnTe), Canon is contributing to even greater progress in cosmological observation by expanding the range of observable infrared frequencies.

In order to retrieve information contained within light emitted from space, astronomical telescopes and man-made satellites are equipped with spectroscopes—devices that incrementally divide light by its different frequencies—that play a vital role in cosmological observation. Compared with typical reflective elements, immersion gratings enable spectrometers that are smaller in size and realize higher levels of performance. With the addition of an InP immersion grating to Canon’s lineup, spectrometers could be reduced to approximately 1/27th the volume of those equipped with typical reflective elements that cover the same frequencies. Overcoming restrictions on size and weight, which, until now, made it difficult to launch man-made satellites equipped with high-performance spectrometers, is expected to further expand the possibilities of cosmological observation. What’s more, the application of this grating to next-generation large ground-based telescopes, which face the problem of ever-increasing sizes, could lead to reductions in size without sacrificing performance.

With the addition of an InP immersion grating, Canon’s immersion grating lineup now covers light from near infrared to far infrared, enabling observation of almost the entire spectrum of infrared frequencies used in the field of astronomy (from 1 to 20 µm). Infrared light can be captured from much farther distances than visible light, making detection of matter in space possible on a molecular, and even atomic, level. As such, the new InP immersion grating could facilitate research into not only the origin of life and planets, but also the origin of the universe itself, contributing to even greater developments in space science.

While the benefits of fabricating immersion diffractive gratings were realized long ago, because the transmissive semiconductor materials suited to the infrared frequencies used in the field of astronomy (from 1 to 20 µm) are particularly brittle, achieving a surface of virtually perfect regularity with grooves measuring only a few nanometers proved difficult. Canon applied its own ultra-precision processing technology, cultivated through the manufacture of precision components, using only machining processes to successfully develop immersion gratings even with such brittle semiconductor materials. The resulting InP immersion grating realizes an arrangement of 990 steps at 47 µm intervals.

Diffractive elements for use with high-dispersion infrared spectra ordinarily have an absolute diffraction efficiency of 50–60%. Canon’s InP immersion grating, however, achieves an absolute diffraction efficiency of approximately 75%. With its high-efficiency performance, enabling superior light capture even amid low light intensity, it will enable small telescopes to achieve high precision measurement, and large telescopes to measure infrared light from much farther distances in space.

Canon will host a presentation on its indium phosphide immersion grating at the International Conference on Space Optics 2016, to be held from October 18 to 21, 2016, in Barritz, France.

From MindShift Gear:

MindShift Gear’s New SidePath Outdoor Photography Backpack Offers Rear-panel Opening for Smaller Camera Gear

SANTA ROSA, CALIF – One of the greatest challenges outdoor photographers face is how to carry their smaller, and yet still sophisticated and expensive camera gear in a backpack of sufficient quality to endure the rigors of the wilds. To meet their needs, MindShift Gear has released the SidePath, a lightweight outdoor photography backpack that features superior materials and construction.

The Sidepath’s contoured back panel with lumbar support, air-channel, lightweight harness, and adjustable sternum strap provide all day comfort. The backpack is constructed with P600D and 420D nylon, high quality YKK zippers, 420D high-density nylon with re-enforced stress points for long-lasting durability and strength.

At one-and-a half-pounds, the SidePath is a great grab-and-go bag that can be used for landscape, travel, a day out, or anything in between. Rear panel access keeps gear secure and the harness clean. A roomy zippered compartment fits a 10” tablet and all the supplies needed for a one-day adventure.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Soft-sided design looks like a daypack and not a bulky camera bag
• Integrated tripod/monopod/trekking pole mounting system on sides
• Two oversized stretch water bottle pockets
• Fits a DSLR, compact DSLR, and Mirrorless camera systems
• Adjustable dividers enable multiple camera case configurations
• Seam-sealed rain cover included for downpour conditions
• High quality YKK zippers, 420D high-density nylon with reinforced stress points for long lasting durability and strength
• Zippered interior pocket to organize small items
• Highly breathable three-layer shoulder straps for all day comfort

GEAR CAPACITY

• Holds 1 large (un-gripped) Mirrorless body and 1-2 standard zoom lenses or primes
• Holds 1 compact DSLR (Rebel, 3300 or 5300 series) and 1-2 lenses
• Holds 1 DSLR (5DMIII or D750) with 1 standard zoom or 2 primes
• Fits up to a 10” tablet
• 8 liters of capacity for personal gear
• Maximum lens size: DSLR: 24-70mm f/2.8 attached to a D750 or 6D

MATERIALS

Exterior: For superior water resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellant coating, plus the underside of the fabric has a polyurethane coating. The backpack also has high-quality YKK RC-zippers, 420D Velocity nylon, 600D poly, 320G UltraStretch mesh, 350G airmesh, nylon webbing, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

Interior: 200D poly, high-density nylex, high-density closed-cell foam, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

SPECIFICATIONS

• External Dimensions: 10.6” W x 19” H x 5.9” D (26 x 47 x 15 cm)
• Camera Compartment: 9.1” W x 6.7” H x 5.5” D (24 x 15 x 14 cm)
• Tablet Slot: 8.3” W x 9.8” H x 0.6” D (22 x 25 x 2 cm)
• Total Volume: 14L
• Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.7 kg) (includes rain cover)

SANTA ROSA, CALIF – MindShift Gear’s new TrailScape backpack balances outdoor photographers’ desire to have access to their essential photo gear while maintaining a slim and compact profile. The TrailScape fits a complete camera system, including a 70-200mm f/2.8 attached with hood in the shooting position. With its multiple lash points, photographers can carry extra gear, such as a light jacket and lunch. And, its laptop and tablet slots allow them to use this as their “go to” backpack while in transit.

“At MindShift, we are focused on meeting the needs of outdoor enthusiasts who are often carrying sophisticated and expensive electronics deep into the wild. What they seek are protection and comfort,” said Doug Murdoch, MindShift Gear’s CEO and Lead Designer. “The TrailScape’s removable webbing waistbelt helps stabilize the bag while active and its contoured back panel with lumbar support and robust harness provide for all day comfort.”

ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Dedicated quick access smartphone/sunglasses pocket
• Tripod/monopod/hiking pole mounting system on sides
• Two large water bottle pockets with cinch cord
• Seamless rain cover included for downpour conditions
• Side compression straps for additional lash points
• Adjustable dividers to customize the interior for DSLR or Mirrorless kit
• Interior zippered pockets for batteries, cards, filters and other accessories
• Easy-grip zipper pulls for wet or cold conditions
• Organizer pockets for pens, flashlight and business cards

GEAR CAPACITY

• Holds 1 standard-size DSLR and 4-6 standard zoom lenses
• Holds 2 large mirrorless body and 5-7 lenses plus a flash
• Maximum lens size: 300mm f/2.8

Examples:

• Nikon D810 with 70-200mm f/2.8 attached to a body and the hood in the shooting position and 2-3 additional lenses
• Canon 5DMIII with 24-70mm f/2.8 attached and 4-6 additional lenses
• Sony a7mII with 70-200mm f/4 attached and 5-6 additional lenses

MATERIALS

Exterior: For superior water resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellant coating, plus a polyurethane coating on the underside of the fabric. The backpack also features the highest-quality abrasion-resistant YKK RC zippers, 420D velocity nylon, 600D poly, 320G DuraStretch mesh, 350G airmesh, nylon webbing, and 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

Interior: P200D lining, high-density nylex with stiffened backing, hexa-mesh pockets, high-density closed-cell foam, PE board reinforcement, and 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Exterior: 9.8” W x 18.1” H x 7.1” D (25 × 46 × 18 cm)
• Interior: 9.4” W x 17.3” H x 4.8” D (24 × 44 × 12 cm)
• Laptop: 8.9” W x 14.2” H x 1.2” D (22.7 × 36 × 3 cm)
• Tablet: 8.5” W x 9.8” H x 0.8” D (21.5 × 25 × 2 cm)
• Weight: 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg)

MindShift Gear has the SidePath in stock with the TrailScape "coming soon."

Developer Steffen Gerlach has created a free program for Windows users – A Sharper Scaling – which he claims produces better enlargements than Photoshop's bicubic interpolation.

For those that want to preserve details in large prints while cropping heavily, this might be a plausible solution.

From the Canon Professional Network:

National Geographic contributing photographer and biologist Christian Ziegler often works in a world of miniature. His photographic techniques used to capture the intricacies of life in the rain forests of Panama have won him awards and recognition but he does it all, as he explains to CPN Editor David Corfield, to give the world beneath his feet a bigger voice...

Christian Ziegler's Rainforest Gearbag

• EOS-1D X
• EOS 5D Mark III
• EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM
• EF24mm f/1.4L USM
• EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
• EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
• EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
• EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
• EF500mm f/4L IS USM
• x3 Speedlite 600EX II-RT
• Gitzo Tripod with Novoflex ‘Magic ball’ and Novoflex MiniConnect heads

From the Lincoln Motor Company YouTube channel:

They say a photo is worth a thousand words. An image by Annie Leibovitz? Legendary. #ThatsContinental.

This is a behind-the-scenes look at the process of renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz as she shoots the 2017 Lincoln Continental. Get the full story and view Annie's photographs at http://lncnmo.co/ThatsContinental

B&H has the Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Canon EF-M available for preorder.

Product Highlights

• EF-M-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
• 56mm (35mm Equivalent)
• Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
• One ED and Two Aspherical Elements
• Ultra Multi-Coating
• Manual Focus Design
• Rounded Nine-Blade Diaphragm