Canon and Sony News for Jul 2019 (Page 5)
From Advancing Your Photography:
John Todd is a dynamic sports photographer who's managed to capture some of the biggest sporting events from surfing, to golf, to soccer. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, ESPN, the New York Times, and the list just goes on. I sat down with him and asked him for his inside tips for outstanding sports photography that you can go right out and use.
Be sure to check out more of John Todd's work on Instagram.
If you are a bull elk, there comes a time in life when you are mostly alone during the rut. The other bulls your size have become your enemies and the larger bulls are going to beat you up if you get too close to the herd. You become referred to as a satellite bull.
While this bull is relatively large, he is no match for those having the cows. Bigger is usually better in terms of bull elk subjects, but I cannot resist photographing the smaller bulls in the right scenarios.
While I often seek sunlight from my back when photographing wildlife, the animal looking directly into the sun often works well from a lighting perspective. In this case, I was aligning a non-distracting background (that happened to be in the shade of a cloud) to help the elk prominently stand out in the frame.
There is only one opening remaining for the September elk in rut photo tour!
Consider joining a small group of passionate wildlife photographers pursuing these awesome animals. Photographers at 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
Photographers at all skill levels are also invited to join me for these tours:
Fall Landscape in Acadia National Park Instructional Photography Tour
Tue, Oct 15 through Sun, Oct 20, 2019
"Whitetail Buck in Rut and Much More", Shenandoah National Park
Sun, November 10 to Wed, November 13, 2019 and/or Wed, November 13 - Sat, November 16, 2019
Contact me to sign up!
A larger version of this image is available on Flickr.
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From the Canon USA YouTube Channel:
Join Canon Advisor Eric Stoner in the Ghost Town in Nelson, Nevada as he shows you how to get creative with your images by combining CTO, or Color Temperature Orange, gels with your flash to achieve moody night skies during the day.
Related Videos
- Canon at the Ghost Town Quick Photography Tips: High Speed Sync
- Canon at the Ghost Town Quick Photography Tips: Manually Focus with Peaking
- Canon at the Ghost Town Quick Photography Tips: Eye Detection AF on the EOS RP
B&H carries the Canon EOS RP and colored gels.
Image quality test results have been added to the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens page.
They can't keep this one on the shelf. Here are some comparisons.
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens compared to Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens compared to Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens compared to Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens compared to Rokinon (Samyang) 135mm f/2 ED UMC Lens
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens compared to Zeiss 135mm f/2 Milvus Lens
As always, please share these results with your friends!
The Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens is available for preorder at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | WEX
Rent the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens from Lensrentals.
From Skylum Software:
Relive your best memories with Luminar 3.1.2
This morning, we released Luminar 3.1.2, the latest update to our award-winning photo editing and management software. One of the big things we’re excited to introduce is a brand-new feature, called “On this day.”
“On this day” will let you relive your photography memories. Available for both Mac and Windows, this new feature gives you the opportunity to look back on what pictures you took on this day exactly one or more years ago. To get started with this, simply click the “On this day” shortcut in the menu.
Please note that the “On This Day” feature will only show up if you have photos in your Library taken on the current month and day in previous years.
It’s a great way to look back on how you’ve grown as a photographer, and provide you with some inspiration to get your day started!
On the Mac side of things, we’ve also added a faster import from your memory card, giving you less time waiting and more time to spend creating amazing images.
You can also now easily add plugins from Nik Collection to your workflow, and enjoy what they offer in cooperation with Luminar 3.
As for the Windows side, you’ll see a faster scroll on Single Image view. You can now scroll more quickly and more effectively. Additionally, you’ll see speed improvements to the switching process between Single Image view and Gallery view.
We’ve also fixed a bug with the Japanese calendar that caused crashes.
Finally, both Mac and Windows users will see overall performance and stability improvements. As Luminar continues to develop into a groundbreaking management and processing platform, it’s important to our team to make sure that Luminar’s performance is up to par. With every update, we try our best to make it work faster and more seamless than before, giving you a more reliable and quicker way to express your creativity through photography.
Mac users can update to version 3.1.2 by choosing Luminar 3 in the top menu bar, and then clicking “Check for updates.” Windows users can choose Help > Check for updates on the top toolbar.
Use coupon code THEDIGITALPICTURE to save $10.00 on a Luminar 3 purchase.
Roger Cicala and the LensRentals team recenlty opened up a Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM and came away quite impressed (even though the lens was returned with a serious issue).
This is a very well made lens. It IS built like a tank with robust magnesium alloy barrels, lots of long thick screws holding things together and nothing flimsy to be seen. The electromagnetic focusing motors, which were a weakness a few years ago, are now built like you could pull trucks out of ditches with them.LensRentals takes great care in ensuring your rental arrives in tip-top condition. Be sure to keep them in mind for your rental needs.The more subtle stuff, things like the neatly laid out flexes and reassembly markers, indicate to me that a lot of care was taken in designing this lens. Nothing has that ‘we can stuff that in this nook over here’ look.
It’s a great lens optically that is very well built.
From Think Tank Photo:
SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA – Think Tank Photo announces the Digital Holster 150, a camera holster designed to offer quick access and transport for your super telephoto zoom lenses. With the versatility of a 150–600mm, you don’t need a backpack full of lenses to shoot wildlife or sports photography. Instead, a camera holster dedicated to a single DSLR body with a 150–600mm attached is an ideal solution.
The Digital Holster 150 is a top-loading solution that minimizes the weight and bulk of bigger bags so you can focus on the action. Wear the holster comfortably on a belt or over the shoulder, so you’re ready to shoot at a moment’s notice.
“Sports and Wildlife photography requires rapid reaction times and quick gear access,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank CEO and Lead Designer. “The Digital Holster 150 delivers on both fronts, ensuring that your 150-600mm-attached camera is at-the-ready when you see your shot.”
KEY FEATURES
- Designed to form fit a 150–600mm or equivalent sized lens with body attached
- Quick access top opening
- Carry with the included robust shoulder strap or belt mount
- Fits a 105mm filter in its case in a zippered front pocket
- Attachment for a monopod, a small tripod or a modular component
- Rotate or Lock attachment on a Think Tank belt like the Pro Speed Belt V3.0
- Front stretch pocket for lens caps, back caps, and other items
- Removable screen protector separates your camera strap from the LCD
- Metal hardware and YKK RC Fuse zippers for long lasting durability
- Additional divider allows you to stack smaller lenses
- Zippered side pocket for larger accessories or rain cover
- Inner lid pocket for SD cards or lens cloth
- Top grab handle for quick carry
- Business card holder on top of lid
- Seam-sealed rain cover included
WHAT FITS
Holds a gripped or un-gripped camera body with up to a 12” (30.5cm) lens attached
Example:
- Nikon D5 with 200–500mm f/5.6 VR II attached
- Canon 7D MII with Sigma 150–600mm f/5–6.3 Sport attached
Compatible Lenses:
- Sigma 150–600mm f/5–6.3 Sport or Contemporary
- Sigma 60–600mm f/4.5–6.3 Sport or Contemporary
- Tamron 150–600mm f/5–6.3
- 3
- Nikon 200–500mm f/5.6 VR
- Nikon 500mm f/5.6 VR
- Nikon 300mm f/2.8 VR
- Sigma 300mm f/2.8
- Canon 300mm f/2.8L IS II
- Canon 24–70mm f/2.8 + 16–35mm f/2.8
- Nikon 24–70mm f/2.8 + 14–24mm f/2.8
MATERIALS
Exterior: All fabric exterior treated with DWR while fabric underside is coated with PU for superior water resistance, 600D polyester, 420D high-density nylon, YKK RC Fuse (abrasion-resistant) zippers, Ultra Stretch front pocket, 3-ply bonded nylon thread
Interior: 210D silver-toned nylon, high-density extruded nylon, polyurethane backed velex liner, 2x polyurethane coated nylon 210T seam-sealed rain cover, high-density closed cell foam, 3-ply bonded nylon thread
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Exterior Dimensions: 8” W x 16” H x 8” D (20.3 x 40.6 x 20.3 cm)
Interior Dimensions: 7.3” W x 15.3” H x 7.3” D (18.4 x 39 x 18.4 cm)
Weight (with all accessories): 1.7 lbs. (0.8 kg)
Think Tank Photo has the Digital Holster 150 in stock with free shipping and a free gift when you use our links to make your purchase.
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