Canon and Sony News for Aug 2019 (Page 3)

From Think Tank Photo:

SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA – Easy to pack and even easier to access, the Urban Access Backpack from Think Tank Photo enables you to get to your gear quickly – whether on the run or in the studio. Access panels on both sides allow you to sling the backpack left or right to access your camera gear without taking off the backpack. The rear-panel provides complete access to your gear when working directly out of the bag, so you can see all your gear at one time.

Available in two sizes, the Urban Access 13 fits one ungripped DSLR or Mirrorless body with lens attached up to a 24–70mm f/2.8, 2–4 additional lenses including a 70–200mm f/2.8 detached, a 13” laptop, plus personal gear. The Urban Access 15 fits one ungripped DSLR or Mirrorless body with lens attached up to a 70–200mm f/2.8, 3–5 additional lenses, a strobe, a 15” laptop, plus personal gear.

A center tripod mounting system balances even large tripods securely while still allowing access to your gear. The plush harness is shaped for all day comfort and fit, and includes load lifters, a removable waist belt and sternum strap. The harness system also features a luggage handle pass-through for efficient travel. Plus, premium-quality materials coated in DWR, magnetic buckles and YKK RC Fuse zippers provide durability and ensure longevity. A seam-sealed rain cover is also included.

Inside, a unique divider system can be configured for access on either side based on the photographer’s preference. The back panel features an internal, dedicated laptop sleeve for ultimate security and protection. A top compartment and internal organizer pockets give you quick access to filters, batteries, memory cards, etc.

Collapsible water bottle pockets on both sides and tuck-away tripods straps make for a clean, streamlined look.

“The Urban Access Backpack delivers unprecedented gear access in a stylish, modern design,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank CEO and Lead Designer. “The combination of dual-side and back-panel access means that your gear is readily accessible when you see your shot.”

KEY FEATURES

• Two quick side-access panels with full-access rear panel
• Dedicated laptop pocket
• Front tripod attachment secures a small or large tripod with deployable cup
• Access a 70–200mm f/2.8 attached without taking off your bag (15 only)
• Deep front pocket fits a light jacket
• Robust shoulder harness with load-lifters help to adjust the weight of the pack
• Removable sternum strap and waist belt
• Luggage handle pass-through
• Top compartment fits snacks and personal gear
• Expandable water bottle pockets on both sides
• Customizable divider system
• Top compartment mesh pockets help keep small items organized
• Internal organizer pockets give you quick access to filters, batteries, cards, etc.
• Seam-sealed rain cover included

WHAT FITS

Urban Access 13 Backpack

• Nikon D750 with 24–70mm f/2.8 attached, 70–200mm f/2.8, 16–35mm f/2.8, flash, and a 13” laptop
• Canon 5D with 24–70mm f/2.8 attached, 70–200mm f/2.8, 14–24mm f/2.8, 105mm f/2.8 macro, and a 13” laptop
• Sony a7rIII with 24–70mm f/2.8 attached, 70–200mm f/2.8, 16–35mm f/2.8, 13” laptop and 90mm f/2.8 macro

Urban Access 15 Backpack

• Nikon D750 with 70–200mm f/2.8 attached, 24–70mm f/2.8, 14–24mm, f/2.8, 105mm f/2.8 macro, 35mm f/1.4, SB900 strobe, and a 15” laptop
• Canon 5D with 70–200mm f/2.8 attached, 24–70mm f/2.8, 16–35mm f/2.8, 100mm f/2.8 macro, 1.4x teleconverter, 600EXIIRT strobe, and a 15” laptop
• Sony a7rIII with 70–200mm f/2.8 attached, 24–70mm f/2.8, 16–35mm f/2.8, 90mm f/2.8 macro, HVL-F43M strobe and a 15” laptop

MATERIALS

Exterior:

• Durable water-repellant (DWR) coating with polyurethane backed fabric for superior water-resistance
• 500D 2-tone poly tech-weave • YKK RC fuse zippers
• 420D high-density nylon
• Nylon webbing
• High-density nylon air-mesh • 3-ply bonded nylon thread

Interior:

• Stiffened closed-cell foam dividers
• Polyurethane backed liner and dividers
• 210D nylon
• Super-Grip velex
• Hexa mesh
• High-density nylon microfiber
• 2x polyurethane coated nylon 190T seam-sealed rain cover
• 3-ply bonded nylon thread

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Urban Access 13 Backpack
Interior Dimensions:
10.2” W x 13” H x 5.5” D (26 x 33 x 14 cm)
Exterior Dimensions:
12.2” W x 18.9” H x 9” D (31 x 48 x 23 cm)
Laptop Pocket:
9.2” W x 13” H x 0.8” D (23.5 x 33 x 2 cm)

Urban Access 15 Backpack Interior Dimensions:
11.4” W x 14.6” H x 5.5” D (29 x 37 x 14 cm)
Exterior Dimensions:
13.4” W x 20.4” H x 9” D (34 x 52 x 23 cm)
10” Tablet Pocket:
9.8” W x 14.1” H x 0.8” D (25 x 36 x 2 cm)

Think Tank Photo has the Urban Access Backpacks in stock and you'll get a free gift when you use our links for your purchase.

From the Adorama Channel:

The essential guide on how to record a voice over correctly.

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From Sony:

Aug 15, 2019 – Sony is proud to announce that it has received a record seven awards from the esteemed Expert Imaging and Sound Association, including its first win in the Photo Innovation category. Comprising 55 publications from 29 countries across the globe, EISA is internationally renowned for its expertise in consumer technology, and Sony is honoured to be recognised for its innovation and technical excellence in the electronics industry.

EISA PHOTO INNOVATION 2019-2020 - Sony Real-time Eye AF

Sony’s latest real-time autofocus algorithms are a game-changer. The enhanced Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Animal Eye AF focus precisely on a person or animal’s eyes for pin sharp portraits. Photographers can even select the preferred eye of their subject (left or right) as the focus point. The AI-driven improvements also provide accurate and reliable tracking for moving subjects: in continuous autofocus mode, Real-time Eye AF maintains focus on a moving subject even when part of their face is temporarily obscured or turned away from the camera. This remarkable technology has also been implemented for the first time in a smartphone on Sony’s Xperia

EISA WIDE-ANGLE PRIME LENS 2019-2020 - Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM

The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is an expertly engineered prime lens that provides incredibly sharp images, both in the centre and at the edges of the frame, even at the largest aperture of F1.4. The optical design incorporates 10 groups with 13 elements, featuring two XA (extreme aspherical) elements and three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements, to ensure outstanding image quality. Meanwhile, the 11-bladed diaphragm produces a circular opening for beautifully blurred backgrounds. Meeting the strict standards for G Master status, the FE 24mm F1.4 GM combines the high resolution and beautiful bokeh that are the signature of the G Master series. The high-power DDSSM ensures fast, precise and silent focusing, while the 24cm minimum focus distance can be used to capture some spectacular close-up perspectives.Impressively, it’s also the most compact and lightweight lens in its class and is extremely effective in suppressing sagittal flare when used for shooting starscapes.

EISA PORTRAIT PRIME LENS 2019-2020 - Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM

The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is a truly remarkable lens. It’s extremely sharp from corner to corner, while at the same time its beautifully soft rendering of defocused backgrounds and bright highlights result in exceptional images, even at F1.8. This is achieved by an innovative optical design that places XA (extreme aspherical) and Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements in the front group to effectively suppress all common telephoto lens aberrations. With a dust-proof and splash-proof construction, it’s built to perform under challenging weather conditions, while the traditional aperture ring provides easy and intuitive handling. The FE 135mm F1.8 GM has a minimum focus distance of 70cm providing a 0.25x magnification ratio meaning it is also great for close-ups, and the high-performance autofocus motor offers speedy, accurate and silent focusing on moving subjects.

EISA TELEPHOTO PRIME LENS 2019-2020 - Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS

Sony’s first large-aperture E-mount super-telephoto prime is one of the lightest in its class and is perfectly balanced. This exciting lens produces brilliant image quality while offering extraordinary focusing speed and precision. It is built with an innovative optical design with three fluorite elements and two high-speed XD Linear Motors for fast moving-subject tracking performance. The 11-blade circular aperture produces beautifully blurred backgrounds and it is compatible with Sony’s 1.4x and 2.0x E-mount tele-converters for even longer reach.

EISA PHOTO/VIDEO CAMERA 2019-2020 - Sony a6400

Perfect for content creators who shoot as many videos as they do stills, the a6400 packs an impressive array of Sony’s most advanced technologies from its acclaimed full-frame line-up into a compact, lightweight APS-C camera. The highlight is undoubtedly Sony’s innovative Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF, which keep your subject sharp and in-focus when moving around the frame. Other advanced video options include 4K HDR recording, S-Log profiles for pro-level colour grading, a 180-degree fully tiltable screen and a microphone jack for high-quality sound recording.

EISA COMPACT CAMERA 2019-2020 - Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI

Sony’s Cyber-shot RX100 VI is packed full of state-of-the-art photo technology,yet doesn’t sacrifice the pocket-sized portability, fast responsiveness and high image quality that has become the hallmark of the RX100 line-up. The compact body houses an impressive ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm F2.8 – F4.5 retractable lens, electronic viewfinder and an integrated flash, offering all the flexibility you need to capture every moment, especially when travelling.

The 20.1-megapixel 1.0-type stacked CMOS sensor combined with the fast and reliable eye autofocus delivers pin-sharp images and portraits. The camera also offers a burst mode of 24fps and an impressive array of video features, including 4K recording and super-slow motion. With wireless technology like Bluetooth, NFC and Wi-Fi it partners seamlessly with your smartphone or tablet for on the go image sharing.

B&H carries the following:

• Sony a7R III
• Sony a7 III
• Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
• Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
• Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
• Sony a6400
• Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI

From the B&H Photo Video YouTube Channel:

Jake challenges James O'Connor, freelance Director of Photography (DP), to light an interview scene in an office conference room using only a budget lighting setup. Can he do it? Watch to find out!

Gear Used

• Genaray SpectroLED Essential 500 Bi-Color LED 2-Light Kit
• C-Stands
• Luxli Cello 10" RGBAW LED Light
• Rosco Matte Black Cinefoil

From Adobe:

Improvements to Lightroom Classic & ACR

Updates are available today for Lightroom Classic and Adobe Camera Raw, our two desktop-centric photography applications. These updates focus on performance and improving your workflow.

GPU Accelerated Editing

Lightroom Classic and Camera Raw

Lightroom Classic and Camera Raw take advantage of the more powerful graphics cards (GPUs) while editing, providing a smoother and more responsive experience. GPU acceleration is more pronounced with larger resolution monitors (4k and above) as well as with more powerful GPUs.

PNG export support

Lightroom Classic and Camera Raw

The PNG file format is a popular uncompressed file format often used on the web. Lightroom and Camera Raw have supported importing and opening PNG-based files for some time, and now you can export your photos as PNGs.

Library Module Improvements

Lightroom Classic

As part of our on-going effort to improve speed and performance in Lightroom Classic, significant improvements were made to the Library module while browsing folders.

Color Labels for Collections

Lightroom Classic

Color labels have long been used in Lightroom Classic as a way to quickly visualize different groups of photos and recently we made it possible to add color labels to folders. In this update, we added the ability to also add color labels to Collections. Find what you’re looking for faster by adding color labels to collections, collection sets, and smart collections.

Batch Merge for HDR, Panoramas, and HDR Panoramas

Lightroom Classic

Batch processing is a great way to speed up your workflow by helping you gang up processor-intensive efforts and letting your computer do the heavy lifting without having to wait for each task to be done. The August release of Lightroom Classic makes it possible to batch process HDR and panorama merges. To batch merge, first make a stack of each HDR or pano that you want to merge (make sure that you’re selecting like stacks, all HDR or all pano merges, without mixing up the two types). Then, select each stack you want to merge and select the appropriate option from the Photo > Photo Merge menu.

New Features Throughout the Lightroom Ecosystem

The August releases for Lightroom, our cloud-centric photography ecosystem, include the ability to recover deleted photos, improvements to the in-app educational tools released in May, as well as improvements to search.

Recover Deleted Photos

Lightroom for Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, and lightroom.adobe.com

Discover posts were introduced in the May 2019 release and allow you to see the edit process applied to a photo. Now you can turn those edits into a preset that you can apply to any of your photos. Tap to open a Discover post and then tap on the three-dot menu at the top-right and select Download as Preset. You’ll be able to find that new preset named after the Discover post within your preset library.

Improved Search Options

Lightroom for iOS, Android, and ChromeOS

Three new auto-complete search tools were added to Lightroom for iOS, Android, and ChromeOS (these tools were already available in Lightroom for Windows and Mac) making it easier than ever to find the exact photo you’re looking for. You can now search for photos shot with a specific focal length, for raw, HDR, or pano photo types, and for images that include a depth map. To use, start typing “focal length:”, “type:”, or “depth map:” and the search auto-complete will let you pick from the available options in your catalog.

Batch Metadata

Lightroom for Android and ChromeOS

In addition to being able to copy and paste edits to a series of photos, you can now select a range of photos and adjust the metadata of all of the selected photos. You can change the title, caption, copyright, star rating, and flag status for all selected photos at once. This functionality is being worked on for iOS and will be made available as soon as possible.

Adobe Camera Raw 11.4

The August 2019 release of Adobe Camera Raw (version 11.4) rolls out new features - enhanced GPU support to accelerate editing of images and edge-aware editing in 360-degree panoramas. This release also adds support for new cameras and lenses and fixes several issues.

Latest cameras added in August 2019

• Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
• Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
• Hasselblad X1D II 50C
• Leica V-LUX 5
• Panasonic LUMIX DC-GX880
• Sony A7R IV (ILCE-7RM4)*
• Sony RX100 VII (DSC-RX100M7)*

*Denotes preliminary support

Latest lenses added in August 2019

Image quality, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results have been added to the Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD Lens page.

The results look good, especially for the price of this lens. Here are some comparisons to get you started (use your visualization skills in the comparisons showing different resolution test cameras):

Compared to Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS Lens

Compared to Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III Lens

Compared to Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L Lens

Compared to Nikon 16-35mm f/4G VR Lens

Compared to Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Lens

Compared to Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens

Compared to Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens

Compared to Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD IF Lens

Compared to Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 Lens

Compared to Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Lens

As hinted to, this is a very affordable lens. The Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | WEX

Rent the Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD Lens from Lensrentals.

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B&H has the following available for preorder with free expedited shipping:

Z CAM E2-F6 Full-Frame 6K Cinema Camera

• 6K @60fps & 4K @120fps max, 10-bit color
• Full Frame CMOS sensor
• 15 stops dynamic range
• ZRAW supported
• EF / PL lens mount
• Gigabit Ethernet for data, control & live streaming

Z CAM E2-F8 Professional Full-Frame 8K Cinema Camera

• 8K resolution
• Full Frame CMOS sensor
• Dual native ISO
• ZRAW supported
• EF / PL lens mount
• Gigabit Ethernet for data, control & live streaming

Just posted: Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD Lens Review

Check out how this new lens featuring a unique focal length range performs! Share the review with your friends.

The Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | WEX

Rent the Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD Lens from Lensrentals.

From RODE:

Lavalier GO is a professional-grade wearable microphone designed for use in a wide range of applications. The 3.5mm TRS connector is designed to pair perfectly with the RØDE Wireless GO and most recording devices with a 3.5mm TRS microphone input.

Lavalier GO is designed to perform excellently in any broadcast application. Featuring a discreet 4.5mm omnidirectional microphone, it delivers crystal clear audio in all environments and is incredibly forgiving when it comes to placement on talent, allowing for greater flexibility in fast-paced situations.

Key Features

• Broadcast-grade lavalier microphone with 3.5mm TRS jack.
• High-quality omnidirectional condenser capsule.
• Durable, hard-wearing Kevlar reinforced cable.
• Optimised for use with the RØDE Wireless GO.
• Includes pop shield, mounting clip, and carry pouch.

B&H carries the Rode Lavalier GO Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone and Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Microphone System.

From the f64 YouTube Channel:

Have you ever returned from a shooting location to find you had what could have been a good composition if you would have moved about 4 feet to the left or right? I know I have. It has happened to me more than once. I have good news for you. Photoshop has this Content-Aware Fill tool that can work wonders on situations just like this! You may have already seen the content-aware fill tool and used it many times. The technology behind the tool is in many other assets within Photoshop like the Clone Stamp Tool, the Content-Aware Move Tool, and the Patch Tool (to name a few). While I am sure the technology is sophisticated, it is effortless to use.

In this example, I use Content-Aware Fill to patch an area of the composition that never existed. Yep, I moved the image to the right, and that empty white space was filled in with grass, clouds, and even a finished road path. But how? Photoshop’s Content-Aware Fill uses data from around the image to replace the white space. It is similar to the healing brush or even the dust removal tool in Lightroom. It assesses the environment it is replacing and looks for pixel data that is similar to it.

Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it can be if you understand that you will also need a bit of help fixing the areas it replaces. In today’s tutorial, I will show you how I use this technique to fix poor compositions and show you how to use the Clone Stamp Tool to repair the wonky-bits.

B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.

Looks like we are going to see a large number of firmware updates in the near future. From Canon USA:

Regarding the security advisory for Canon digital cameras related to PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) communication functions and firmware update functions.

Thank you very much for using Canon products.

An international team of security researchers has drawn our attention to a vulnerability related to communications via the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP), which is used by Canon digital cameras, as well as a vulnerability related to firmware updates. (CVE-ID:CVE-2019-5994, CVE-2019-5995, CVE-2019-5998, CVE-2019-5999, CVE-2019-6000, CVE-2019-6001)

Due to these vulnerabilities, the potential exists for third-party attack on the camera if the camera is connected to a PC or mobile device that has been hijacked through an unsecured network.

At this point, there have been no confirmed cases of these vulnerabilities being exploited to cause harm, but in order to ensure that our customers can use our products securely, we would like to inform you of the following workarounds for this issue.

• Ensure the suitability of security-related settings of the devices connected to the camera, such as the PC, mobile device, and router being used.
• Do not connect the camera to a PC or mobile device that is being used in an unsecure network, such as in a free Wi-Fi environment.
• Do not connect the camera to a PC or mobile device that is potentially exposed to virus infections.
• Disable the camera’s network functions when they are not being used.
• Download the official firmware from Canon’s website when performing a camera firmware update.

Models Affected

These vulnerabilities affect the EOS-series digital SLR and mirrorless cameras PowerShot SX740 HS, PowerShot SX70 HS, PowerShot G5X Mark II.

Firmware Update

There is an increased use of PCs and mobile devices in an unsecure (free Wi-Fi) network environment where customers are not aware of the network security. As it has become prevalent to transfer images from a camera to a mobile device via Wi-Fi connection, we will implement firmware updates for the following models that are equipped with the Wi-Fi function.

*1 These models require a WiFi adapter or a Wireless File Transmitter to support WiFi connectivity.

*2 Ethernet connections can also permit these vulnerabilities.

Firmware update information will be provided for each product.

Support

If you have not already done so, please register your Canon Product. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email about future announcements.

This information is for residents of the United States and its five territories only. If you do not reside in the USA or its five territories, please contact the

Canon Customer Support Center in your region.

Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone: 1-800-OK-CANON 1-800-652-2666
TDD: 1-855-270-3277
Email: carecenter@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: www.usa.canon.com/support

Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Scott!

Image quality, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results have been added to the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens page.

I think you will be impressed, especially for the price. Here are some comparisons.

Use your discernment when viewing comparisons captured with different resolution cameras.

Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD compared to Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens

Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD compared to Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens

Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD compared to Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens

Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD compared to Rokinon (Samyang) 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Lens

Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD compared to Tamron 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens

 
The Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | WEX

Rent the Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens from Lensrentals.

From the Phlearn YouTube Channel:

Today we're joined by Aaron's mom as he teaches her how to edit childhood photos in Photoshop! Learn how to make some quick and easy photo fixes like cropping, removing distractions, removing red eye, and recreating film noise. You'll also learn a little bit about Aaron and his family along the way!

B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.

From the B&H YouTube Channel:

Are you just getting started in the world of audio recording? Today we're going to help you translate some of the words and phrases you may come across when recording and editing. AB takes you through some of the most common lingo and gives you some tips for getting started in audio recording and editing. Are there other words or phrases you've come across that you need help with? Let us know in the comments.