Terrell Lloyd discusses his career and passion for photography in our series of videos introducing our Explorers of Light. For more information on Terrell visit: https://Canon.us/r5ujz
Just posted: Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro Lens Review.
This lens carries through with the light weight, small size and great image quality of the Canon EOS R.
The Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro Lens is in stock at B&H | Amazon | Adorama | WEX.
Rent the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro Lens from Lensrentals.
When the landscape is attractive, incorporating it into your wildilfe photography is a great idea. The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens is my go-to lens for this scenario. The focal length range keeps both the animal and the background large in the frame and provides plenty of framing flexibility.
A partly cloudy day sometimes provides ideal lighting. This image was captured just before the shadow of a cloud reached the bull elk, leaving the surrounding background dark, helping the bull and its antlers stand out.
A larger version of this image is available on Flickr.
From Canon:
Canon EOS C700 - EOS C700 PL: Firmware Version 1.0.7.1.00
Firmware Version 1.0.7.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
*1 :OOTF On
*2 The brightness before the change to OOTF On 83nits/OOTF Off 111nits
The HLG output is the brightness in the case of displaying on a 1000nits monitor.
Please use the Canon lookup table that is released on and after November, 2018.
Caution:
Preparations for a firmware update:
Download: Firmware Version 1.0.7.1.00 for the EOS C700 and EOS C700 PL
Firmware Version 1.0.5.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
*1 :OOTF On
*2 The brightness before the change to OOTF On 83nits/OOTF Off 111nits
The HLG output is the brightness in the case of displaying on a 1000nits monitor.
Please use the Canon lookup table that is released on and after November, 2018.
Caution:
Preparations for a firmware update:
The following items are required to perform this firmware update:
Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
*1 :OOTF On
*2 The brightness before the change to OOTF On 83nits/OOTF Off 111nits
The HLG output is the brightness in the case of displaying on a 1000nits monitor.
Please use the Canon lookup table that is released on and after November, 2018.
** Double slot recording cannot be used together with relay recording, or with slow & fast motion recording. Refer to the Instruction manual for more details.
Caution:
Preparations for a firmware update:
Download: Canon Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 for the EOS C700FF
Firmware Version 1.1.2.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:
Caution:
Preparations for a firmware update:
The following items are required to perform this firmware update:
B&H carries the following:
LensRentals has posted a teardown of the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens. This lens does not appear to be a good candidate for do-it-yourself repairs.
You can rent the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens from LensRentals or purchase the lens at B&H, Adorama, Amazon US, Wex Photo | Video and Henry's.
From the Adorama YouTube Channel:
Cold winter days can be the perfect time to shoot portraits inside a home studio but that doesn't mean you can't bring the outside inside. In this video Gavin Hoey shoots a winter portrait complete with falling snow.
Image quality test results have been added to the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens page.
Here are some comparisons:
Sony 70-300 vs. Sony 100-400
Sony vs. Canon
Sony vs. Nikon (different resolution cameras)
Sony 70-300 vs. Sigma 100-400
Sony vs. Tamron
The Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens is in stock at B&H | Amazon | Adorama | WEX.
Rent the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens from Lensrentals.
From Sigma:
Benefits of SIGMA Optimization Pro 1.5
SIGMA Optimization Pro 1.5 for Windows
SIGMA Optimization Pro 1.5 for Macintosh
SIGMA Optimization Pro 1.5 is available for download here.
From Adobe:
This release of Lightroom Classic CC rolls out new features and enhancements such as customization of Develop Panel, Add to Collection option in auto-import settings, Grid Snap option in book module, other enhancements, support for new cameras and lenses, and bug fixes.
Customize the order of Develop panels
With this release, you can now drag the Develop module panels in the order you would like to see them in.
To customize the Develop panel menu, do the following:
Add photos from a watched folder to a Collection with Auto Import
In the Auto Import settings, you can now use the Add To Collection option to directly pull photos from a watched folder into a specified Collection.
The Auto Import feature monitors a watched folder for photos and automatically imports them into the Collection you've set as the destination. After you set up a watched folder and specify a destination Collection in the auto-import settings, you can simply drag photos into the watched folder. Lightroom Classic CC automatically imports those photos in the specified Collection, allowing you to bypass the import window.
To add photos from a watched folder to a Collection, do the following:
Align photos in a Book layout with the Grid Snap guides
You can now easily align photos in a Book layout using the Grid Snap option in the Guides section. In Grid Snap, choose either Cells to align the cells of two photos with respect to each other, or Grid to align photos with the grid guide lines.
On moving the photo, it would snap into place based on the selected setting. By default, the Grid Snap option is set to Cells.
For more helpful information, see Create photo books.
Duplicate preset handling
With this release of Lightroom Classic CC, if you attempt to create a duplicate preset with the same name under the same group, a Duplicate Preset Name dialog box opens with options to:
For detailed information about working with Develop presets, see Work with Develop presets.
Show partially compatible presets
On opening a photo in the Loupe view in the Develop module, some presets may not appear in the Presets panel due to incompatibility with the selected photo, such as camera profiles that are not applicable to the current photo or presets that only apply to raw files. The non-compatible presets are shown as faded and in Italics style in the Presets panel in Develop.
To see all presets even if they are not compatible with the current photo, do the following:
Photo merge enhancements
For more helpful information on merge operations, see Create Panoramas and HDR Panoramas.
Performance enhancements
Other enhancements
Support for new cameras and lenses
Newly added camera support:
Newly added lens support:
Lens | Mount |
Apple iPad Pro (11-inch) back camera 3mm f/1.8 (DNG+JPEG+HEIC) | Apple |
Apple iPad Pro (11-inch) front camera 2.87mm f/2.2 (JPEG+HEIC) | Apple |
Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation) back camera 3mm f/1.8 (DNG+JPEG+HEIC) | Apple |
Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation) front camera 2.87mm f/2.2 (JPEG+HEIC) | Apple |
Apple iPhone XR back camera 4.25mm f/1.8 (DNG+JPEG+HEIC) | Apple |
Apple iPhone XR front camera 2.87mm f/2.2 (JPEG+HEIC) | Apple |
Apple iPhone XS back camera 4.25mm f/1.8 (DNG+JPEG+HEIC) | Apple |
Apple iPhone XS back camera 6mm f/2.4 (DNG+JPEG+HEIC) | Apple |
Apple iPhone XS front camera 2.87mm f/2.2 (JPEG+HEIC) | Apple |
Apple iPhone XS Max back camera 4.25mm f/1.8 (DNG+JPEG+HEIC) | Apple |
Apple iPhone XS Max back camera 6mm f/2.4 (DNG+JPEG+HEIC) | Apple |
Apple iPhone XS Max front camera 2.87mm f/2.2 (JPEG+HEIC) | Apple |
Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM | Canon |
Google Pixel 3 Rear Camera (DNG+JPEG)* | |
Google Pixel 3 XL Rear Camera (DNG+JPEG)* | |
HERO7 Black (Raw+JPEG) | GoPro |
HERO7 Silver | GoPro |
Hasselblad XCD 1,9/80mm | Hasselblad |
Hasselblad XCD 2,8/135mm + 1.7x | Hasselblad |
Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 | Canon, Sony, Nikon |
LG G7 ThinQ Front Camera (DNG+JPEG) | LG |
LG G7 ThinQ Rear Main Camera (DNG+JPEG) | LG |
LG G7 ThinQ Rear Wide Camera (DNG+JPEG) | LG |
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Rear Camera 26mm F1.5-2.4 (DNG+JPEG) | Samsung |
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Rear Camera 52mm F2.4 | Samsung |
Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 | Sony |
SIGMA 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A018 | Canon |
SIGMA 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S018 | Canon, SIGMA |
SIGMA 105mm T1.5 FF HIGH-SPEED PRIME | Canon |
SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN C018 | Sony |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM | Sony |
TAMRON SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 A041 | Canon, Nikon |
Voigtlander VM 40mm f/1.2 Nokton Aspherical | Leica |
Voigtlander VM 50mm f/1.2 Nokton Aspherical | Leica |
Voigtlander NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 | Sony |
Zeiss Batis 2/40 CF | Sony |
The following information was provided by Datacolor; we are sharing it for the benefit of our readers. Color calibration is a vital part of the photographic process and we personally rely on Datacolor products (purchased online/retail) for our own display calibration needs.
From Datacolor:
The need to have a calibrated monitor is of paramount importance, but very often overlooked. Every photographer knows they should be calibrating their monitor, yet many still don’t bother with it, seeing it as a complex and time-consuming task that will hinder instead of help their workflow process.
You want to be able to trust your monitor, as it’s the window to your digital photography and the gateway allowing you to view the true image. However, this would not be the case if you have a non-calibrated monitor, as your colors might not look how you intended due to skin tones being off, crucial shadow detail being missed or whites not being as pure as they should or need to be.
Photography Workflow
Making monitor calibration a key part of your photography workflow eliminates factors such as tiredness, human error, and the lack of dependability you will have by solely relying on your eyes to adjust the monitor correctly.
You want all on-screen images to match the initial shot taken, and using a screen calibrator is crucial to this process. Datacolor’s Spyder5 will measure light and color that appears from your screen, and make corrections to ensure the colors and details of your image are displayed as accurately as possible.
Using Different Monitors
Every monitor displays colors differently. Just because your images look accurate on one monitor doesn’t necessarily mean they will be the same on another screen you use. As they are not built ready-calibrated, their colors will in fact shift over time. Not calibrating properly and using different monitors can lead you to wasting unnecessary time editing, with your images on screen not displaying the true colors or details of your photos.
Using a colorimeter to an industry color reference standard not only gives you refined color accuracy for better print matching, but will eliminate the guesswork out of image editing, helping you to save time and efficiently manage your workflow better.
Regular Calibration
Staying up to date with calibration is vital, as making a regular habit of calibrating your display on a monthly basis will give you confidence your edited images will always match your prints best as possible. Also determining optimal monitor brightness, calibration will keep your monitor fresh with the display’s output intensity and stops you from needlessly buying abundant amounts of ink and paper.
Without calibrating your monitor, you can’t fully trust the colors you see on-screen, which then leads you to make questionable editing decisions, and waste time, paper and ink on re-printing as the color on your images don’t appear right.
To ensure printed images are as close of a match as to what you see on screen, an accurate color calibrated screen is the best starting place.
Datacolor’s eBook
If you’re serious about photography, taking advantage of color management tools in your workflow to prepare your images will save you time, effort and money. Furthermore, if you’re planning to edit or view your images, using a reliable colorimeter to profile your monitor and calibrate any device can only help improve your process and photos.
To help photographers and videographers of all standards understand color management better, Datacolor has launched an extensive color management eBook, ‘Spyder5 eBook: Color management can be easy’. All six chapters are available for you to download here.
The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens is available for preorder at B&H, Adorama, Henry's and Wex Photo.
Product Highlights
This is a great idea. Start your DIY project with a camera lens mug from Amazon.
From Sony Asia:
Thank you for using Sony products.
It has come to our attention that the following issues may occur with our a7R III and a7 III interchangeable lens digital cameras.
Notes:
We will provide an update to the system software addressing to the above issues in mid-December. Until then, please take the following precautions:
While we are preparing to provide new system software, we will no longer offer updates to the current system software.
We would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused while using the affected products and thank you for your understanding.
In addition to image quality test results, vignetting, flare and distortion test results along with specs, measurements, standard product images and eye candy have been added to the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro Lens page.
The affordable Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro Lens is in stock at B&H | Amazon | Adorama | WEX (preorder).
Rent the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro Lens from Lensrentals.
This is a story I shouldn't have to write. It is about how a small mistake made by Nikon USA, the simple omission of a space, has created a problem. One that I shouldn't have to spend any mental energy dealing with.
The name for a completely new series of products is important and sets the stage for future models. When Nikon's first full frame mirrorless cameras were announced, the product information disseminated from Nikon to the media clearly listed the model names as "Z 6" and "Z 7" – with a space between the letter and the number. I immediately thought those were reasonable names, short and simple, yet featuring separate line and model names with room to grow.
The problem came as we began integrating the information for those cameras with the retailer links. Apparently, there was a mistake in the new product information disseminated to retailers – the space between the letter and number was omitted. All retailers listed the cameras as "Z6" and "Z7".
That left us stuck in the middle. The parent should know the baby's name, right? When asked about this problem, Nikon’s official response was:
"“Z” is a letter symbolizing Nikon’s new camera brand. To emphasize this, there is a space between Z and 7/6."
Perfect. Now we know the right answer. The problem is that there are a lot more retailer websites listing the camera names incorrectly than Nikon USA websites with the correct names. To a computer, "Z 6" is different than "Z6", so in many cases, the space does matter. Even Google thinks the retailers must be right with its AI suggesting visitors searching for "Z 6" and "Z 7" instead search for "Z6" and "Z7". Retailers (and Google) have now trained those looking for these cameras to search for the space-less model names at an approximately 40:1 ratio.
Accuracy in a major product name seems important. Thus, we are leaving the space in place ... at least for now. Help spread the word – save the space!