Canon and Sony News for Jul 2016 (Page 4)

From the Canon Europe YouTube Channel:

Jonathan and Angela Scott are multi award-winning wildlife photographers based in Kenya. These Canon Ambassadors set out on safari with the new EOS-1D X Mark II. This is their story.

B&H carries the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II.

From the X-Rite YouTube Channel:

Join fashion photographer Lindsay Adler as she walks you through the exciting process of bringing a fashion shoot to life. Lindsay covers concept development, gathering a creative team, considerations on the day of the shoot, color management, retouching basics, file delivery and more. This webinar is a great overview and introduction of exactly what it takes to create a successful fashion image from one of the world's most renowned fashion photographers.

B&H carries X-Rite color calibration products.

Note: Being red-green colorblind, I've come to rely on the X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Photo for color balancing when working with various clients. It allows me to take a technical approach to color balancing rather than relying on my own perception. [Sean]

From Canon USA:

imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 series Firmware Ver.1.1

• The maximum printable height of custom paper size will be lengthened to 25.5-inch (647.70mm) with specifying in the printer driver.

imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 series Printer Driver Ver.1.02

• Concerning printer paper size, the maximum height of [Paper Size] in [Custom Paper Size] is enlarged from [594mm/23.39inch] to [647.70mm/25.5inch].
  When you use the enlarged paper size, use the printer with firmware version 1.110 or later.

Download: imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 series Firmware v1.1 & Printer Driver v.1.02

B&H carries the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printer which currently qualifies for a $100.00 mail-in rebate through August 31.

According to the Egami Blog, Tamron has patented the optical formula for a 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 VC.

Description of Patent

• Patent Publication No. 2016-126295
• Published 2016.7.11
• Submitted 2015.1.8
• Focus distance 103.00 247.29 389.05
• f-number 4.51 5.81 6.53
• Field of view 11.68 4.88 3.11
• Negative positive negative
• Rear focus (Group 5)
• Anti-vibration (third group)

From Nikon:

Changes from Firmware Versions “A” 1.02/“B” 1.02 to Versions “A” 1.03/“B” 1.02

Fixed the following issues:

• The battery level indicator would on rare occasions flash if the camera was turned on with Clean at shutdown or Clean at startup & shutdown selected for SETUP MENU > Clean image sensor > Clean at startup/shutdown.
• Two different pictures with the same file number would on rare occasions be recorded to both memory cards if two cards were inserted with Overflow selected for SHOOTING MENU > Slot 2.

Download: Nikon D3s Firmware v. “A” 1.03/“B” 1.02

Image quality, vignetting, flare and distortion test results along with specs and measurements have been added to the Samyang 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS Lens (also branded as Rokinon/Bower) page.

Looks like a decent lens from an optical perspective. Full disclosure: we returned our first copy of this lens due to a misalignment issue.

B&H has the Samyang 16mm f/2 Lens in stock.

From Nikon:

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.01 to 1.02

• Addressed an issue that sometimes caused errors with certain UHS-II SD memory cards. As we were able to confirm that these were read errors arising not in the camera but in the cards themselves, we addressed the issue with a work-around that switches temporarily to UHS-I mode when a card-side error occurs in UHS-II mode. The camera switches back to UHS-II mode when turned off and then on again or when the standby timer restarts. Card-side read errors may still occur after the update, albeit very infrequently.

Download: Nikon D500 Firmware v.1.02

B&H carries the Nikon D500.

From the Barbie YouTube Channel:

When you enter Dreamtopia with sisters Barbie and Chelsea, you wake up to a world of dreams. Watch as a Mattel Creative Services team captures that magic on set and on camera. These gorgeous Dreamtopia dolls -- mermaids, fairies and princesses -- are a dream to shoot. Go behind the scenes to meet the photo team, dive into the details and watch as they make work look fun. Fantasy background? Check. Perfect hair? Check. More glitter? Check. What else might this photo shoot need?

From the Canon Digital Learning Center:

It actually all began after meeting a new friend at a part-time job in the Philadelphia suburbs. Nick was a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography and his neighbor, Bill, a Purina Chow rep, challenged us to come up with a promotional photography event program. For about the next two years, on numerous weekends, we traveled from Boston to Baltimore photographing family pets, usually no people unless requested. We created a compact, double wide studio set-up, purchased watches that could be custom set to alarm every three minutes after hitting the set button. The idea was to handle about an average of 12 sessions per hour in each of our two set-ups. We quickly learned that in order to handle the volume of customers that showed up at these stores, we had to learn how to stay on time, get the attention of the subject, make the right noise and move them off the set for the next subject. On any given Saturday, we would photograph 100-125 sittings... each!

The experience and education in learning the breeds, how to get their attention, how to position and light them and the speed required to get the shot helped prepare me for what was about to unfold. In a companion to this article, “Part 1,” there will be a “Part 2” that expands on the technical how-to’s of what you're reading.

The America Civil Liberties Union has created a free resource which outlines photographers' rights and tips on what to do if those rights are infringed upon.

From the ACLU:

Taking photographs of things that are plainly visible from public spaces is a constitutional right – and that includes federal buildings, transportation facilities, and police and other government officials carrying out their duties. Unfortunately, there is a widespread, continuing pattern of law enforcement officers ordering people to stop taking photographs from public places, and harassing, detaining and arresting those who fail to comply.

I recently posted the TDP Canon Lens Popularity Rank. A friend of the site expressed interest in seeing the 3rd party lenses included in this list and ... that sounded interesting to me also. So, today I share the extended list.

Once again, I caution you to use discernment as you view the list. There are a lot of factors that can influence a lens' popularity (such as search engine referrals) and popularity can be measured in a variety of ways. Also, not all Canon-mount 3rd party lenses are included on the site and of those listed, not all have full reviews (which could either hurt or help a lens' popularity). With those cautions in mind, here is a rough look at the popularity of current (on retailer shelves) Canon-mount lenses.

As always, leave your comments below.

1. Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens
2. Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
3. Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
4. Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
5. Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens
6. Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C Lens
7. Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens
8. Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
9. Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Lens
10. Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens
11. Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens
12. Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens
13. Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens
14. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens
15. Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens
16. Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens
17. Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
18. Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
19. Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens
20. Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Lens
21. Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX II Lens
22. Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens
23. Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens
24. Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens
25. Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens
26. Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens
27. Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens
28. Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens
29. Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
30. Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
31. Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens
32. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens
33. Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens
34. Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Lens
35. Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Lens
36. Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens
37. Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens
38. Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
39. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
40. Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Lens
41. Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens
42. Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
43. Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens
44. Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM Lens
45. Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens
46. Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Lens
47. Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Lens
48. Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
49. Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens
50. Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Lens
51. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens
52. Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens
53. Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens
54. Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
55. Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens
56. Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens
57. Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
58. Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens
59. Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
60. Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Macro F017 Lens
61. Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
62. Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Lens
63. Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Lens
64. Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
65. Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens
66. Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens
67. Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
68. Sigma 24-105mm f/4.0 DG OS HSM Art Lens
69. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
70. Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens
71. Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Lens
72. Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens
73. Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Lens
74. Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Lens
75. Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens
76. Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
77. Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens
78. Canon MP-E 65mm Macro Lens
79. Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM Fisheye Lens
80. Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM Lens
81. Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
82. Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
83. Canon EF 2x III Extender
84. Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
85. Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM Macro Lens
86. Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
87. Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 DG II HSM Lens
88. Canon EF 1.4x III Extender
89. Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens
90. Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
91. Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di Macro Lens
92. Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Lens
93. Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Lens
94. Tamron 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens
95. Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Lens
96. Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
97. Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens
98. Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens
99. Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* Lens
100. Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens
101. Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Tilt-Shift Lens
102. Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC Lens
103. Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens
104. Tamron 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens
105. Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens
106. Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art Lens
107. Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Tilt-Shift Lens
108. Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II Lens
109. Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C Lens
110. Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Lens
111. Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Otus Lens
112. Zeiss 135mm f/2.0 Apo Sonnar T* Lens
113. Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II Lens
114. Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Distagon T* Lens
115. Zeiss 100mm f/2.0 Makro-Planar T* Lens
116. Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Lens
117. Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Otus Lens
118. Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens
119. Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro FX Lens
120. Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift Lens
121. Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC Lens
122. Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* Lens
123. Tamron 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens
124. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Lens
125. Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM Lens
126. Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C Lens
127. Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Lens
128. Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS C Lens
129. Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Lens
130. Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Milvus Lens
131. Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Milvus Lens
132. Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Lens
133. Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art Lens
134. Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens
135. Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Milvus Lens
136. Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* Lens
137. Zeiss 28mm f/1.4 Otus Lens
138. Zeiss 50mm f/2.0 Makro-Planar T* Lens
139. Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM Lens
140. Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
141. Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* Lens
142. Zeiss 35mm f/2.0 Milvus Lens
143. Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift Lens
144. Zeiss 18mm f/3.5 Distagon T* Lens
145. Tokina 14-20mm f/2 AT-X Pro DX Lens
146. Zeiss 100mm f/2M Milvus Lens
147. Sigma Dock
148. Samyang 24mm f/3.5 Tilt-Shift Lens
149. Zeiss 35mm f/2.0 Distagon T* Lens
150. Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens
151. Tokina 24-70mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro FX Lens
152. Tokina 12-28mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX Lens
153. Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro Lens
154. Samyang 24mm f/1.4 US UMC Lens
155. Samyang 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Lens
156. Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro Macro Lens
157. Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Lens
158. Zeiss 25mm f/2.0 Distagon T* Lens
159. Tamron 60mm f/2.0 Di II Macro Lens
160. Zeiss 50mm f/2M Milvus Lens
161. Zeiss 28mm f/2.0 Distagon T* Lens
162. Tokina 17-35mm f/4 AT-X Pro FX Lens
163. Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro Lens

From Canon Australia:

An average image doesn't cut it for Adventure Photographer Krystle Wright. In 'The Shot' she pushes herself and her gear to absolute extremes to capture something exceptional.

B&H carries the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and 600EX RT flashes.

From the DJI YouTube Channel:

DJI’s new Geospatial Environment Online system, or GEO for short, is a best-in-class flight information system that helps drone operators make smart decisions about where and when to fly. It combines up-to-date live airspace information, a warning and flight-restriction system, and a mechanism for authorized users to unlock flight restrictions in certain locations.

B&H carries DJI quadcopters.

Lightroom tips and tricks in 60 seconds or less from longtime Lightroom team member Benjamin Warde.

B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.

From National Geographic:

wild_life With Bertie Gregory Launches Wednesday, Aug. 3, on Nat Geo WILD’s YouTube Channel and NationalGeographic.com

July 06, 2016 04:18 PM ET – WASHINGTON – Nat Geo WILD inspires people to let the wild in every day. The network is dedicated to creating content for animal lovers everywhere to enjoy, whether it’s on TV, in magazines, or in books. Now, Nat Geo WILD is bringing the wild online with the launch of its first-ever digital series, wild_life With Bertie Gregory, premiering Wednesday, Aug. 3, on the network’s YouTube Channel, as well as on NationalGeographic.com.

Join 22-year-old wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory (@bertiegregory) as he journeys to the west coast of Vancouver Island in search of the elusive coastal wolves, a species that inhabits one of the last places on the planet where a wild forest meets a wild ocean.

For a sneak peek of the series, click here.

“This series is as much about the adventure to get the shot as it is about the shot itself,” said Gregory. “I’m taking viewers into the wild and getting up close and personal with Canada’s sexiest coastal predators. The camera is always rolling. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s intimate. And I’m excited to be a part of Nat Geo WILD’s first venture into the digital space.”

Over the course of 16 episodes, Gregory finds that tracking down these wolves proves to be harder than expected … but he’s not giving up. He also attempts to get face to face with some of the other charismatic species that live along this pristine coastline. Each episode features Gregory’s encounters with epic animals, including humpback whales, bald eagles and black bears. He occasionally gets closer than anticipated, as he must untangle himself from a few sticky situations, like ending up with his head in the jaws of a playful 2,000-pound sea lion.

“We are thrilled to extend the WILD brand beyond television to reach our audiences wherever they are,” said Geoff Daniels, executive vice president and general manager, Nat Geo WILD. “Bertie is a great ambassador for us, and his adventures in this new series will be celebrated across National Geographic’s many platforms, including SnapChat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Nat Geo LIVE! and more.”