Canon and Sony News for Nov 2015 (Page 4)

 Monday, November 9, 2015

From the Flickr Blog:

Flickr for iOS 9 is here! And we have some cool new features to help you get the most out of the latest Apple software and devices.

3D Touch

On the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, we’ve added 3D Touch support, enabling you to preview photos, people, notifications and more with a light press of your screen.

In your Flickr Camera Roll, we’ve developed a new 3D Touch gesture to help you find your best shot. Lightly press a photo to see a preview, then move your finger left/right to page through neighboring photos. Once you’ve found your favorite, press harder to Pop full-screen.

Quick Actions

New in iOS 9, 3D Touch “Quick Actions” let you do the things you do most often, faster and in fewer steps. Lightly press our app icon to upload a photo, skip directly to notifications or the feed or to kick off a search right from your homescreen.

Spotlight Search

Using Spotlight search in iOS 9, search for albums, groups or recently-viewed photos without even opening the Flickr app.

Universal Links

With universal link support, links you send or receive will now open directly in the Flickr app, instead of as a web page in Safari. So the next time you share photos from a night out, last weekend or a recent trip, the recipient can view your photos in a beautiful, interactive and native experience.

Get the latest Flickr app for iOS – available in the App Store!

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Post Date: 11/9/2015 8:19:03 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

Canon USA's website has been completely redesigned with an updated interface that [in my experience] more closely resembles their international sites.


What do you think of Canon USA's overhaul? Let us know in the comments.

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Post Date: 11/9/2015 6:13:10 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Friday, November 6, 2015

More often than not, wind is the enemy of photographers. Blowing wind puts not-fixed objects into motion, including light stands, reflectors, subjects' hair and ... leaves. Landscape photographers are perhaps most negatively affected by wind, with moving flora being their problem (along with mirror-like reflections on bodies of water being disturbed). You can't stop the wind. At least not on a large scale such as a landscape.
 
Fortunately, there are options for dealing with the wind.
 
The first option involves selecting a time when the wind is not blowing. Shoot early or late in the day when the winds tend to be most calm. Of course, shooting early or late in the day may mean less light and with a wind-unfriendly longer exposures necessary. If possible, come back on another day when the wind is not blowing.
 
The next option is to stop the wind, not physically, but in-camera. Use a faster shutter speed, enabled by using a narrower aperture and/or a higher ISO setting. Right, you may not be able to use ISO 100 for ALL of your landscape photos and I give you permission to bump up the ISO as high as you need to go (in case you are mentally struggling with this option). Our modern cameras can still create great imagery at high ISO settings and more often than not, noise is better than motion blur.
 
One way to mitigate the high ISO noise to a varying degree is to capture two images of the same scene from a stationary camera using different ISO and shutter speed settings. Later during post processing, stack the two images in Photoshop or a similar app and allow the lower noise level image to show for the sky, rocks, buildings and other non-wind-affected subjects. A touch of noise reduction on the higher ISO-captured layer should help. The result is an image with the lowest noise levels possible throughout the scene. If using this suggestion, I recommended shooting multiple pairs of frames to have more options to deal with potential subject movement overlap.
 
Another option available on a small scale is to stabilize the subject. Various clamping devices including the Wimberley Plamp are available to hold a subject in place while a photo is captured. I've used Y-shaped sticks stuck into the ground to keep smaller flora in place.
 
And the last option I have to share with you: Embrace the wind. Use a longer exposure and capture blurred leaves. I know, having a not-sharp part of the landscape frame is hard for those of us used to striving for everything sharp in the frame, but give it a try. When the wind is blowing, every frame can be unique including the position of tree branches in relation to the rest of the composition. If you think one position will be better than the others, time the shot with the branch in that location. Shoot a lot of frames with a variety of camera settings and prepare for a long review session to determine which images rise above the rest.
 
When composing for wind motion blur, I usually like to incorporate some non-blurred elements in the photo (such as a tree trunk) to anchor the frame. This is not a requirement, but I usually want the frame to include subjects that are either sharp or noticeably blurred as images with slight blurs may leave the viewer uncomfortable with or confused by your technique. To increase the amount of blur, zoom in or move closer to the subject so that its movement covers a larger area of the frame. Better preserving a desired composition is the use a longer exposure to give the in-motion subject time to show more movement. Use a neutral density filter if more time is needed than your desired in-camera settings can produce.
 
Because the path of wind-blown flora is not always predictable, composing slightly wider than what appears to be ideal is often a good decision. Crop to taste during post processing.
 
Part of the fun of shooting wind-blown flora is the anticipation of seeing the results. We can envision what the images are going look like, but seeing them appear on the LCD brings the effort to fruition. Hopefully with a positive outcome.
 
Don't let the wind be your excuse for not getting great shots. Either work around it, work with it or, my favorite option, do both!


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Post Date: 11/6/2015 9:47:04 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Nikon has released its financial results for 2Q of the fiscal year ending in March, 2016.

Second Quarter of the Year ending March 2016 [November 6, 2015]

Financial Results (PDF:218KB)
Financial and Business Data (PDF:94KB)
Presentation Material (PDF:1,028KB)



Related Article

Nikkei rebounds after Wall Street surges; Nikon tumbles (Reuters)

"Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded on Friday morning after Wall Street surged on receding worries about a U.S. interest rate hike, while Nikon Corp tumbled after releasing a weak earnings forecast. Nikon fell 13.5 percent to a three-month low of 1,483 yen after it forecast a 30.9 percent fall in its operating profit to 30 billion yen ($250 million) for the year to March 2016. Its American Depositary share price had dropped 13 percent overnight. Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities cut its rating to 'underweight' from 'equal-weight'."

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Post Date: 11/6/2015 6:11:39 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From the Canon Professional Network:

"If you’re like me, you love looking at photographs. Creating images that capture a viewer’s interest and holds it usually doesn’t happen by accident. When you look at a photograph that captivates you, what is it that keeps you looking at the image? There are several answers to this question and in this blog, I’ll share with you some tips to help you create better composition in your images.

It’s important to look at a scene through your camera and intentionally use elements in the image to improve composition. I’ll talk about the use of compositional aids such as rule of thirds, negative space, leading lines, balance and the use of color. Sometimes making a great photograph means choosing a slightly different camera position or lens choice. More than simply pointing and shooting, a solid thought process should go into composing an image. Be an observer!"

See the entire article on the Canon Professional Network.

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Post Date: 11/6/2015 6:10:29 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Thursday, November 5, 2015

Image quality (ISO 12233 Enhanced Resolution Chart) results from the EOS 5Ds R and EOS 7D Mark II, vignetting, flare and distortion test results along with specs and measurements have been added to the following pages:

Zeiss Milvus 21mm f/2.8 Lens (exception: no image quality results presented at this time)
Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4 Lens
Zeiss Milvus 100mm f/2M Lens

The Milvus 21mm image quality test results will be coming soon, along with the explanation of why these results are delayed.

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Post Date: 11/5/2015 11:29:18 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Mikayla (she's 13) decided to make a lion costume. After a week of diligent designing, a run to the craft store, lots of cutting and plenty of sewing, she had a very impressive made-from-scratch full lion costume complete with a stuffed tail that had a curve at the end of it. She created the best lion costume she possibly could and my goal was to capture the fruition of her effort the best I could, creating a memory to cherish for a lifetime.
 
She finished the costume just in time to wear it Trick-or-Treating. For those unfamiliar with this tradition, the kids spend an evening walking around town wearing costumes and people hand out candy from their front doors. Well in advance, I requested time for a photo session with Mikayla wearing the costume, but ... kids in their most photogenic moments seem to be completed (hair, makeup, etc.) just in time to ... leave for their big event.
 
I requested 15 minutes notice prior to the photo op (I know, I ask for a lot), got 10 minutes and scrambled to finalize my decision on what the short photo session was going to look like. The amount of remaining daylight was the biggest question I had prior to this moment. It seemed logical that a lion should be outdoors, so I was hoping for some light remaining in the sky and with at least some ambient light, outdoors was the final location selection.
 
While the leaves were just beyond their peak fall colors, they were still clinging to the trees and had a still-nice color that was indicative of the autumn season. A location that could incorporate this color in the background was the next decision.
 
I knew that I wanted a blurred background, that I had plenty of working distance available and that I wanted subject framing ranging from environmental to tight headshots. I went with the 200mm focal length as it would work well for those requirements and I went with the Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS lens to maximize the background blur (and to get put the most available light possible onto the sensor).
 
Lions are known for their nasty predator look and for their roar. Mikayla was acting the part, but since she is a very sweet girl, the nasty-mean lion look made her naturally smile big soon afterward. I still find it a little unsettling to look at the pictures of her roaring, but definitely like the smiles that came afterward. And I like some of the little smiles that came between the two extremes, as seen here.
 
As planned, I captured a wide variety of poses and subject framing (in the 10 minutes of shooting time I was given). I liked many, but ... her crimped hair acting as the lion's mane "stood out" for me. So, I chose to share a moderately tightly-framed portrait with you.
 
The mechanics of taking pictures turned out to be an easy part of this series of images, with the ambient light working especially well. I've received a lot of positive comments from friends, with "Those are great photos!" being very common. The subject was of course largely responsible for these responses, but the ability of this lens to strongly blur the fall-colored background, making the subject pop, was another strong contributor to them. This lens, though not inexpensive, can do the same for photos of your own family, or for those for your clients.
 
The next time you have portraits planned for fall capture, look for trees that can provide a colorful background to your image. The color of the fall foliage should be complementary to your subject's clothing and the colorful trees should not steal the show from the primary subject, but especially when blurred, fall foliage can add a beautiful natural color to portrait backgrounds.


A larger version of this image is available on Flickr, Google+, 500px and Facebook. Also, if reading from a news feed reader, click through to see the framed image.

 
Camera and Lens Settings
200mm  f/2.0  1/160s
ISO 320
5339 x 7887px
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Post Date: 11/5/2015 8:06:52 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

MELVILLE, N.Y., November 4, 2015 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, congratulates its parent company, Canon Inc.'s Chairman and CEO, Fujio Mitarai, on his recent recognition as one of the top 100 World's Best-Performing CEOs in 2015 by Harvard Business Review, an esteemed business management publication. Recognizing his enduring success and leadership, Mr. Mitarai holds the number 10 spot on this year's list, making an impressive stride from his number 45 ranking in 2014.

In addition to recognizing companies based on financial growth and stability, new to this year's methodology, Harvard Business Review added measurement of each company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. This ranking, along with the measurement of each company's financial performance, which looks at country-adjusted total shareholder return, industry-adjusted total shareholder return and change in market capitalization, calculated the final rankings. In total, Harvard Business Review evaluated the 907 CEOs included both in the S&P Global 1200 for 2014, an index that comprises 70% of the world's stock market capitalization, and have been in position for at least two years.

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Post Date: 11/5/2015 7:32:17 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Canon:

Notice Regarding the Phenomenon of Skipped Frames in Footage Recorded in Slow Motion on the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera

Thank you for using Canon products.

We have become aware that there may be cases of skipped frames in footage recorded in slow motion on the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera. Customer support for this phenomenon is described below.

We would like to offer our sincere apologies to users for the inconvenience caused by this phenomenon. Going forward, we will spare no effort in our quality management to make sure our customers can use our products with confidence.

Phenomenon
Except as provided below, footage recorded in slow motion in Slow & Fast Motion Recording Mode, in 4K and 2K/HD, and at all frame rates, may have skipped frames.

This phenomenon does not occur for slow motion recording at the following settings:

  • 2K/HD recording at 59.94P & 50.00P frame rates

Affected Product
EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Cameras with firmware version 1.0.0.1.00 are affected. The camera’s firmware version can be checked from [System Setup] on the menu.

Press the MENU button, then select [System Setup] --> [Firmware] --> [Camera].

Support
Canon has released new firmware that incorporates countermeasures for this phenomenon. Please download and install the firmware update.

Download Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 for the EOS C300 Mark II

B&H carries the Canon EOS C300 Mark II Cinema Camera.

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Canon Firmware Updates
Post Date: 11/5/2015 7:23:10 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Canon:

EOS C100 Cinema EOS Camera with Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade applied

Details
Firmware Version 2.0.5.1.00 incorporates the following improvements:

  • Enables peripheral illumination correction for the following lenses:
    • EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM=
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
    • EF 400mm f/4L DO IS USM
    • EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
    • EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
    • EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6LII IS USM
    • EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
    • CN7×17 KAS S/E1

  • When one of the following EF lenses is attached and power is turned off, the lens automatically retracts to its minimum length:
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
    • EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
    • EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

Notes
Firmware Version 2.0.5.1.00 is only for EOS C100 cameras with the Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade. If the EOS C100 camera does not have DAF Feature Upgrade applied, please download Firmware Version 2.0.5.1.00.

Firmware Version 2.0.5.1.00 is for updating Cinema EOS C100 cameras running firmware version 2.0.0.1.00 to 2.0.4.1.00. If your camera’s firmware is already version 2.0.5.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest firmware version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.

For further information, please refer to the latest version of the unit’s Instruction Manual that is released with the firmware update

Support
Download Firmware Version 2.0.5.1.00 for the EOS C100



EOS C100 Cinema EOS Camera

DetailsFirmware Version 1.0.5.1.00 incorporates the following improvements:

  • Enables peripheral illumination correction for the following lenses:
    • EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM=
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
    • EF 400mm f/4L DO IS USM
    • EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
    • EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
    • EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6LII IS USM
    • EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
    • CN7×17 KAS S/E1

  • When one of the following EF lenses is attached and power is turned off, the lens automatically retracts to its minimum length:
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
    • EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
    • EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

Notes
Firmware Version 1.0.5.1.00 is only for EOS C100 cameras without the Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade. If the EOS C100 camera has had the DAF Feature Upgrade applied, please download Firmware Version 2.0.5.1.00.

Firmware Version 1.0.5.1.00 is for updating Cinema EOS C100 cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1.00 to 1.0.4.1.00. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.5.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest firmware version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.

For further information, please refer to the latest version of the unit’s Instruction Manual that is released with the firmware update.

Support
Download Firmware Version 1.0.5.1.00 for the EOS C100



EOS C100 Mark II Cinema EOS Camera

Details
Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 incorporates the following improvements:

  • Enables peripheral illumination correction for the following lenses:
    • EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM=
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
    • EF 400mm f/4L DO IS USM
    • EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
    • EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
    • EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6LII IS USM
    • EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
    • CN7×17 KAS S/E1

Notes
Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 is for updating Cinema EOS C100 cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1.00. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.1.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest firmware version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.

For further information, please refer to the latest version of the unit’s Instruction Manual that is released with the firmware update.

Support
Download Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 for the EOS C100 Mark II



EOS C300 / C300 PL Cinema EOS Camera

Details
Firmware Version 1.1.4.1.00 incorporates the following improvements:

Common to EOS C300/EOS C300 PL

  • Enables the user to change fan operating mode between On and Automatic. When set to Automatic, the fan turns off during shooting at normal temperature. When the camera temperature rises, the fan starts automatically and lowers the temperature.

EOS C300 only

  • Enables control of CINE-SERVO lenses using the RC-V100 remote controller.
  • Enables peripheral illumination correction for the following lenses:
    • EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM=
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
    • EF 400mm f/4L DO IS USM
    • EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
    • EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
    • EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6LII IS USM
    • EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
    • CN7×17 KAS S/E1

  • When one of the following EF lenses is attached and power is turned off, the lens automatically retracts to its minimum length:
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
    • EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
    • EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

Notes
Firmware Version 1.1.4.1.00 is only for EOS C300 cameras without the Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade. If the EOS C300 camera has had the Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade applied, please download Firmware Version 2.1.4.1.00.

Firmware Version 1.1.4.1.00 is for Cinema EOS C300 or EOS C300 PL cameras with Firmware Version 1.1.3.1.00 or earlier. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.1.4.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest firmware version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.

For further details, please refer to the latest version of the instruction manual for this product, which will be released at the same time as this firmware update.

Support
Download Firmware Version 1.1.4.1.00 for the EOS C300
Download Firmware Version 1.1.4.1.00 for the EOS C300 PL



EOS C300 Cinema Camera with Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade applied

Details
Firmware Version 2.1.4.1.00 incorporates the following improvements:

  • Enables control of CINE-SERVO lenses using the RC-V100 remote controller.
  • Enables peripheral illumination correction for the following lenses:
    • EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM=
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
    • EF 400mm f/4L DO IS USM
    • EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
    • EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
    • EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6LII IS USM
    • EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
    • CN7×17 KAS S/E1

  • When one of the following EF lenses is attached and power is turned off, the lens automatically retracts to its minimum length:
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
    • EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
    • EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

  • Enables the user to change fan operating mode between On and Automatic. When set to Automatic, the fan turns off during shooting at normal temperature. When the camera temperature rises, the fan starts automatically and lowers the temperature.

Notes
Firmware Version 2.1.4.1.00 is only for EOS C300 cameras with the Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade applied. If the EOS C300 camera does not have Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade applied, please download Firmware Version 1.1.4.1.00.

Firmware Version 2.1.4.1.00 is for Cinema EOS C300 cameras with Firmware Version 2.1.2.1.00 - 2.1.3.1.00. If your camera’s firmware is already version 2.1.4.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest firmware version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.

For further details, please refer to the latest version of the instruction manual for this product, which will be released at the same time as this firmware update.

Support
Download Firmware Version 2.1.4.1.00 for the EOS C300 with Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade applied



EOS C500 Cinema Camera

Details
Firmware Version 1.0.7.1.00 incorporates the following additions and improvements:

  • Enables control of CINE-SERVO lenses using the RC-V100 remote controller.
  • Enables peripheral illumination correction for the following lenses:
    • EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM=
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
    • EF 400mm f/4L DO IS USM
    • EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
    • EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
    • EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6LII IS USM
    • EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
    • CN7×17 KAS S/E1

  • When one of the following EF lenses is attached and power is turned off, the lens automatically retracts to its minimum length:
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
    • EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
    • EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

Notes
Firmware Version 1.0.7.1.00 is for updating Cinema EOS C500 cameras with firmware of a version from 1.0.6.1.00 or earlier. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.7.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest firmware version, it cannot be restored to a previous version. For details, please refer to the instruction manual (the updated version).

Support
Download Firmware Version 1.0.7.1.00 for the EOS C500



XC10

Details
Firmware Version 1.0.1.0 incorporates the following additions and improvements:

  • Adds Rolling Shutter Distortion Reduction function in Camera Setup Menu to enable image recording with reduced rolling shutter distortion when shooting 4K movies

Caution

  • You cannot perform the firmware update using CFast 2.0 cards. Please use a commercially available SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 64MB or more for the firmware update.

Notes
Firmware Version 1.0.1.0 is for XC10 camcorders with Firmware Version 1.0.0.0. If your camcorder’s firmware is already Version 1.0.1.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camcorder is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.

For further information, please refer to the latest version of the unit’s Instruction Manual that is released with the firmware update.

Support
Download Firmware Version 1.0.1.0 for the XC10

B&H carries the Canon EOS C100, C300, C500 and XC10 video cameras.

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Post Date: 11/5/2015 7:07:46 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Wednesday, November 4, 2015

From the Canon Australia YouTube Channel:

A photograph is shaped more by the person behind the camera than by what's in front of it.

To prove this we invited six photographers to a portrait session with a twist. ‘Decoy’ is one of six experiments from The Lab, designed to shift creative thinking behind the lens.

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Post Date: 11/4/2015 1:25:39 PM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Photo District News:

"National Geographic has confirmed that 9 percent of their 2,000 employees (approximately 180 people) are being laid off, less than two months after the National Geographic Society announced that 21st Century Fox had acquired a controlling stake in the magazine and other media assets for $725 million. There is no word yet on how many people in National Geographic’s photography department have been affected. One photo editor for the magazine, Sherry L. Brukbacher, confirmed on Twitter that she was among the “many” let go today. In addition to the staffers being laid off, the company is offering buyouts to an unknown number of longtime employees."
See the entire article on Photo District News.

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Post Date: 11/4/2015 6:09:31 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Just posted: Tamron 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens Review.

Tamron is onto something with their new line of image stabilized wide aperture prime lenses, featuring great styling with image quality that challenges the field.

B&H has the Tamron 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens in stock.

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Post Date: 11/3/2015 7:51:25 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Monday, November 2, 2015

From Manfrotto:

Manfrotto, the world leader in photography, imaging equipment and accessories industry, announces Lastolite By Manfrotto, a Co-Branding project that will involve Lastolite’s entire range of products. This co-branding will promote the cross selling between the products and will lead to a better shopping experience for customers thanks to the new packaging with a renewed look and feel. Lastolite by Manfrotto products will have the Manfrotto quality guarantee.

The First Two New Products Under the New Rebranding

Lastolite by Manfrotto starts this co-branding process with the launch of two new products, perfect for portrait photography: EZYBOX SPEED-LITE 2 and the PERSPECTIVE BACKGROUNDS.

Lastolite Ezybox Speed-Lite 2

Fulfilling the daily needs of hobbyists and professional photographers, the Ezybox Speed-Lite 2 is an improved version of the existing Ezybox Speed-Lite. The New Ezybox Speed-Lite 2, light and easy to use, is suitable for on and off camera use. With removable internal and external diffusers, it represents the best small and compact solution (22x22cm) for the photographer who needs peerless softness of light.

A new silicon strap and ratchet knob enables to adjust the strap tension according to the flashgun, ensuring a secure fit. Ezybox Speed-Lite 2 is easy to set-up and collapse, and to store away thanks to the new folding mechanism. The product is packed in a color carton box with images that illustrate the product’s use.

Lastolite Perspective Backgrounds

The top selling Lastolite by Manfrotto collapsible background range, is now implemented by 3 NEW PERSPECTIVE BACKGROUNDS - Stone Steps/Winter Trees, Stone Archway/Grecian Steps and Evening Street/Ivy Archway, making the range the best portable solution for set up’s in studio or outdoor’s portrait photography. New inspirational options: one background with a double side, providing a double source of inspiration for your scene portraits.

The Perspective Backgrounds can be attached directly to the Magnetic Background Support System, designed for collapsible backgrounds and are easy to store thanks to its practical blue bag.

B&H has the following gear available for preorder:

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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Categories: Manfrotto News, Lastolite News
Post Date: 11/2/2015 8:47:43 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Canon:

TOKYO, November 2, 2015—Canon Inc. announced today that the Company's EF11-24mm f/4L USM ultra-wide-angle interchangeable zoom lens and EOS M3 digital compact-system camera were recognized for design excellence by the Hong Kong Design Centre, winning the Design for Asia Bronze Award and Merit Recognition Award, respectively.

The Bronze Award-winning EF11-24mm f/4L USM boasts an impressive minimum focal length of 11 mm to achieve the world's widest angle of view. Thanks to the optimal placement of four aspherical elements, including a ground aspherical element, the lens corrects for aberrations that often occur with wide-angle lenses to make possible superior image-quality performance from edge to edge. The EF11-24mm f/4L USM offers such noteworthy design characteristics as a foremost element featuring proportions that make it instantly identifiable as an ultra-wide-angle lens, superior usability that has been optimized for shooting, and a refined surface finish.

The EOS M3, winner of the Merit Recognition Award, combines an approximately 24.2-megapixel APS-C-size CMOS sensor with the Company's latest image processor, DIGIC 6, to deliver high-resolution, high-quality imaging performance. Realizing exceptional operability, the compact-system camera incorporates four dedicated function dials—Mode, Exposure Compensation, Front and Control dials—facilitating intuitive manual operations similar to those offered by EOS-series digital SLR cameras.

Encouraged by this latest industry recognition, Canon will continue striving to create products that combine the highest levels of performance and design excellence.

B&H carries the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens and the EOS M3 mirrorless camera.

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Post Date: 11/2/2015 7:34:57 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
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