Canon and Sony News for Aug 2019 (Page 4)

 Thursday, August 8, 2019

In this video, photographer Daniel Norton demonstrates how to use a ring light as a fill light for portraits. We covered the same concept a few years ago in this article.

B&H carries ring lights and ring light adapters.

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Post Date: 8/8/2019 5:39:51 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

Nikon has released its 1Q financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2020.

Nikon 1Q of the Year Ending March 2020 Financial Results

From the presentation notes:

FY2020/3 Q1 Actual

  • Revenue and Operating profit dropped ¥24.0B and ¥9.7B, respectively, YoY due to sales volume reduction in entry/mid DSLR cameras and FPD lithography systems, etc.
  • Q1 OP resulted in ¥9.3B, 51% down YoY, yet proceeding accordingly to the full-year forecast.
  • Buy-back of 6,667,200 shares was conducted at approx. ¥10.0B from May 10 to June 20, 2019, which accounts for approx. 1.7% of the outstanding shares.

Q1 YoY Change:

  • The unit sales of the high-end full-frame camera increased mainly in Europe and US thanks to a growth in sales of ML camera. However, revenue dropped, impacted largely by the reduced sales of entry/mid DSLR cameras in Asia including China.
  • In addition to the sales impact above, the initial development cost for new ML camera lenses suppressed the profit.

The operating profit for Nikon's Imaging Business fell 15% year-over-year.

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Post Date: 8/8/2019 5:06:28 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Wednesday, August 7, 2019

From Tamron:

Notice about Canon EOS R and EOS RP compatibility

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.

Thank you for using Tamron products and for your continuous support.

We would like to announce that we have clarified compatibility of following Tamron Di & Di II lenses on Canon EOS R and EOS RP with Canon "Mount Adapter EF-EOS R".

Planned to be released (F/W release dates will be announced once they are decided.)

  • SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012) for Canon (*)
  • SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009) for Canon (*)
  • SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) for Canon (*)
  • SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A030) for Canon (*)
  • SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD MACRO (Model F004) for Canon (*)

Compatible as they are

  • SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007) for Canon (*)

F/W readily available (Updating to the latest version confirms compatibilty.)

  • 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD (Model B023) for Canon
  • SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) for Canon
  • 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) for Canon
  • 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) for Canon
  • SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A032) for Canon
  • SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F012) for Canon
  • SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F013) for Canon
  • SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025) for Canon
  • 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (Model A034) for Canon
  • SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016) for Canon
  • SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) for Canon
  • 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035) for Canon
  • SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for Canon
  • SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011) for Canon(*)

Operational only in MF (No plan for new F/W.)

  • SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR DiLD Aspherical [IF] MACRO(Model A09) for Canon(*)

(*) Not supported in TAP-in Console.

Note:

  1. All Canon-mount models released after in May, 2019 are compatible with EOS R and EOS RP.
  2. F/W updates can be performed using Tamrons TAP-in Console (sold seperately) or by visiting your local Tamron Service Center.


Notice about Nikon Z6 and Z7 compatibility

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.

Thank you for using Tamron products and for your continuous support.

We would like to announce that we have clarified compatibility of following Tamron Di & Di II lenses on Nikon Z6 & Z7 with "Nikon mount adapter FTZ".

New F/W update coming soon

To be released on 7 August, 2019 (Click here for the updating process.)

  • SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F012) for Nikon

Planned to release in September, 2019 (Exact date will be announced once they are decided.)

  • 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (Model A034) for Nikon
  • SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016) for Nikon
  • 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035) for Nikon

Planned to be released (Release dates will be announced once they are decided.)

  • 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD (Model B023) for Nikon
  • SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012) for Nikon (*)
  • SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F013) for Nikon
  • SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A030) for Nikon (*)
  • SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) for Nikon
  • SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011) for Nikon (*)

F/W readily available (Updating to the latest version confirms compatibilty.)

  • SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) for Nikon
  • 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) for Nikon
  • 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) for Nikon
  • SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A032) for Nikon
  • SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025) for Nikon
  • SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for Nikon

Operational only in MF (No plan for new F/W.)

  • SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] MACRO (Model A09) for Nikon (*)
  • SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007) for Nikon (*)
  • SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009) for Nikon (*)
  • SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 (Model 272E) for Nikon (*)

(*) Not supported in TAP-in Console.

Note:

  1. All Nikon-mount models released after in May, 2019 are compatible with Nikon Z6 and Z7.
  2. F/W updates can be performed using Tamrons TAP-in Console (sold seperately) or by visiting your local Tamron Service Center.

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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: Tamron News
Post Date: 8/7/2019 6:04:00 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

In this video, the film crew at B&H gives us a quick overview - including the ineresting origins - of film set lingo.

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Post Date: 8/7/2019 5:53:48 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Tuesday, August 6, 2019

From Nikon:

Changes from Firmware Version 1.0 to 1.1

Fixed the following issues:

  • Tapping particular areas of the display when attempting to select certain items in the Fn menu would cause the camera to stop responding.
  • Tapping to the right of 6400 when attempting to select a value for ISO sensitivity in the Fn menu would result in the camera exiting to a menu one level higher.
  • Photographs taken under certain lighting with Auto (normal) or Auto (warm lighting) selected for White balance would have a bluish cast.
  • In Continuous H, Continuous M, and Continuous L release modes, frame advance rates would slow as shutter speeds became faster.
  • The camera would sometimes stop responding during burst photography when RAW was selected for Image quality.
  • The camera would sometimes stop responding during playback of photographs taken during burst photography with RAW selected for Image quality.
  • Audio for movies filmed under certain conditions would sometimes break up.
  • Location data downloaded via SnapBridge would sometimes not be recorded with pictures.

Download: Nikon COOLPIX A1000 Firmware v.1.1

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Posted to:    Category: Nikon Firmware Updates
Post Date: 8/6/2019 5:20:13 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Monday, August 5, 2019

Canon has released EOS 80D Firmware Update v1.0.3.

Firmware Version 1.0.3 incorporates the following improvement and fix:

  • Corrects a PTP communications vulnerability.
  • Corrects a vulnerability related to firmware update.

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Canon Firmware Updates
Post Date: 8/5/2019 8:34:39 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan

From the Phlearn YouTube Channel:

Today we show you how to quickly outline any text in Photoshop! Learn how to use the Type Tool and Layer Styles to create your own custom graphics and advertisements.

B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.

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Post Date: 8/5/2019 6:08:40 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Friday, August 2, 2019

TTL (Through-the-Lens) makes shooting a breeze. Point the camera at your subject, set the exposure values in-camera and the amount of light hitting your subject is dynamically determined by a pre-flash emitted by your TTL-enabled light before each shot. Unfortunately, using TTL has notable drawbacks, as illustrated in the video above.

When shooting in a studio or under very controlled conditions, using manual flash settings will ensure consistent exposures throughout the session. Alternately, when shooting under circumstances with quickly changing ambient light and/or subject-to-flash distances, the benefits of TTL will be very much appreciated. [Sean]

Gear Used in the Video

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Post Date: 8/2/2019 6:27:53 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Sigma:

The SIGMA Corporation is pleased to release the SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art.

Many photographers like to use low sensitivity shooting to minimize noise as much as they can. Particularly in the photography of starry skies, bright wide-angle lenses are often selected because they can efficiently collect weak light. The 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art has been developed as the ultimate large-diameter, wide-angle zoom lens by optimizing the standard specifications for photographing starry skies for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The uniform rendering performance and outstanding resolution to the edge of the frame make it the “definitive lens for astrophotography.” By utilizing the characteristics of the short flange focal length, this new-generation large-diameter zoom lens combines both compact body and unprecedented high-resolution image quality.

*About Product Name: Product name includes “DG” when the lens is designed to deliver the ultimate in performance on cameras with full-frame sensors, and “DN” when the lens design is optimized for mirrorless cameras with the short flange focal length.

Launch: August, 2019
Accessories: Case, Cover Lens Cap (LC850-01) supplied
Available AF mount: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

* The L-Mount Trademark is a registered Trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

B&H has the SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art Lens available for preorder.

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Post Date: 8/2/2019 5:57:21 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From the Nikon USA YouTube Channel:

Up next in the Performers Series, Joe McNally goes behind-the-scenes with Las Vegas showgirl Joli Irvine to document all the glamour on stage and organized chaos backstage. “There’s a lot of performance experience that I’m photographing here on stage. That’s what I’m trying to capture – the feeling and glamour of the stage; the performer right before the lights go up and the crowd starts cheering.” From photographing low-light moments to stunning portraits, Joe utilized the #mirrorless #Z7 high resolution 45.7MP sensor to capture the fine details.

Gear used:

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Posted to:    Category: Photography Education Videos
Post Date: 8/2/2019 5:48:30 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Thursday, August 1, 2019

My favorite camera mode is manual mode. But, when lighting conditions are changing rapidly, it is often helpful to get the camera involved in the decision-making process via auto exposure. When using auto exposure, most often I'm still using manual mode, but with auto ISO being selected.

In auto exposure modes, the camera must be able to guess the proper exposure, or close enough that the result can be adjusted to perfection during post-processing without detriment to image quality (increased noise for example). When photographing deer, a subject rather neutral in relative brightness, in their natural environment, the camera often gets the auto exposure right. Wildlife photography is usually very challenging, involving unpredictable action and fast camera work, and having the camera take care of the exposure can make the difference between getting a great shot and getting nothing. With the exposure being determined by the camera, I can focus on getting the shot.

When the camera can guess the exposure with good accuracy and auto ISO in manual mode is being used, the shutter speed alone can be rapidly changed as needed to produce a sharp image. For example, if an animal that has been in fast motion (requiring a fast shutter speed) pauses and stares at something while motionless, a quick roll of the top dial can increase the exposure times to allow lower ISO settings be taken advantage of.

One thing I need to focus on is not getting too close to my wildlife subjects. While getting close enough to wildlife is a common challenge, being over-successful, getting too close, can sometimes be an issue. Wildlife subjects often need some space around them in the frame, some breathing room. Getting closer means a stronger background blur, but in this case, it meant not enough breathing room around the mule deer buck. Fortunately, Photoshop helped me increase the canvas size, adding some background to the perimeter of this image.

Another teaching point illustrated here is the catchlight in the buck's eye. In practically all images containing an eye, catchlights will add positively to the result, giving sparkle and life to the subject. Catchlights can be created with flash lighting, but when photographing wildlife, the sun, or at least the bright sky, is my favorite catchlight source as it usually provides the most natural appearance.

For catchlights to happen, something bright, often the sun/sky, must be able to reflect in the subject's eye. Think about the animal's rounded eye reflecting such and the camera angle needed for that to happen. The subject's head position can make a difference with a raised head increasing the chances for catchlight reflections. Your position can also make a difference. The lower your position relative to the subject, the more likely you are to get catchlights reflecting the light source. When the sun is the catchlight source, the lower the sun, the better the odds are that it will reflect in the eyes. The more exposed the sky is, the better the likelihood of a reflection.

In this example, I had a catchlight. However, with just a slight amount of the sky reflecting in the top of the deer's eye, it was a weak one. Using an exposure adjustment layer in Photoshop, I added a mask that was entirely black (not affecting the image) except for the little catchlight and then slid the exposure adjustment slider slightly to the right to increase the brightness, affecting only the catchlight. This tiny adjustment made a noticeable difference in the final result.

I'm always looking for an entertaining or at least unusual behavior to capture in wildlife images. This buck's large rack added points to the entertainment factor, but its behavior was rather boring — it was mostly feeding. While smelling the small plant is not dramatic behavior, it does speak to this animal's keen sense of smell and its ability to communicate in this way. The huge rock behind the buck provided an out-of-the-norm background for the image and the position of the antlers allowed all of the points to be seen. Thus, this image was my pick from this session.

A reminder: there is only one opening remaining for the September elk in rut photo tour in Rocky Mountain National Park. While elk are our primary subject, we'll be opportunistic, taking advantage of other wildlife that avails itself as illustrated here.

Consider joining a small group of passionate wildlife photographers pursuing these awesome animals. Photographers of all skill levels are invited to join!

"Bull Elk in Rut and Much More", Rocky Mountain National Park

  • 1 Opening: Sun, September 15 to Sat, September 21, 2019
  • Filled/Wait List: Sun, September 22 to Sat, September 28, 2019
  • Sign Up for September 2020
Contact me to sign up!


A larger version of this image is available on Flickr.

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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: Photo Tips and Stories
Post Date: 8/1/2019 7:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

From the Tamron YouTube channel:

Tamron is a global manufacturer of optical equipment that offers premium-quality products, Interchangeable lenses for 35mm / Digital SLR camera, Interchangeable lenses for Non-Reflex type camera, Surveillance camera lenses, FA and Machine vision lenses, Camcorder lenses, and Drone lenses and others for many different industries.

B&H carries Tamron lenses.

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Post Date: 8/1/2019 6:01:15 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
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