The Canon WFT-E6A & WFT-E7A Wireless Transmitters allow for wireless tethering with compatible cameras such as the EOS 1D X and 1D C. Unfortunately, neither is an inexpensive accessory. However, photographer William Bennett has posted a guide for enabling wireless tethering on a Canon EOS-1D X DSLR Camera for a lot less - well under $100.00 if you already own a portable power source.
Check out William Bennett's step-by-step directions on his blog.
Tools Used in the Guide:
We haven't tested it, but a battery-powered wireless router may make the costly external power supply unnecessary. [Sean]
With the recent home page update came a new feature on the site - the Site's Most Popular Cameras & Lenses list. I intend to update this list around the first of the month and now have April's list in place. While some positions have changed slightly, the names remain the same.
From Lowepro:
The Photo Sport Pro 30L AW is a lightweight technical photo backpack for the active adventure photographer. Carry your pro-sized gear in the new larger addition to our award-winning Photo Sport family.
Get to your camera fast
Never miss the shot with a side access pocket allowing you to quickly grab your camera without ever having to take off the pack.
Removable camera compartment
Ultra-Cinch Camera Chamber™ secures gear while in motion preventing bouncing and jostling. Remove the camera compartment completely to turn the bag into a traditional daypack.
Zippered lid pocket
Get convenient access to personal items such as a phone, keys or snacks.
Adjustable shoulder straps
Get a custom, personalized, and comfortable fit by utilizing the adjustable shoulder straps. The high performance straps accommodates 16 to 19 in. (40 to 48 cm) torso lengths, measured from the C4 vertebrae to the top of the iliac crest.
Breathable suspension system
Trampoline-style, air-flow suspension system utilizes a high performance breathable mesh that provides cooling comfort to photographers carrying a heavy load.
Toploading design
Get quick and convenient access to your personal gear such as maps, food and clothing.
Technical fabrics
Lightweight, resilient and high-performance fabrics constructed of 210D triple-ripstop nylon with PU coating for improved durability.
Hydration ready
Stay hydrated while on the go with the 2L hydration-ready pocket. (hydration bladder not included)
Trekking pole (or ice axe) attachments points
Expand your carrying options with an easy and secure attachment system that will easily carry accessories such as trekking poles or ice axes.
All Weather AW Cover
Pull out the patented, built-in All Weather AW Cover™ to protect your gear from rain, snow, dust and sand in a pinch. It discreetly tucks away while not in use.
Fits:
B&H has the Lowepro Photo Sport Pro 30L AW Camera Bag in stock.
Sample pictures have been added to the Canon EOS Rebel T4i / 600D and Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Lens reviews.
I know, those reviews were completed long ago. It's just that I finally was able to take the time necessary to get the photos onto the site. Both sets of pictures are the same - just view one of the galleries.
B&H has the Transcend 128GB CompactFlash 1000x UDMA Memory Card in stock.
From DxO:
05/02/2013
177 new lens / camera combinations have been added to the DxO Optics Modules library, providing support for Canon, Olympus, Sigma, Sony and Tamron lenses for Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Sony cameras.
To see supported and planned combinations, click on the link below then select the second tab.
Supported or planned combinations
Canon | Fujifilm | Nikon | Olympus | Sony
B&H carries DxO Optics Pro.
From DxO:
DxO ViewPoint v1.2 optimizes the workflow for photographers using Adobe® Photoshop® and Lightroom® and makes getting started easier
May 2, 2013 ? DxO Labs announces the immediate availability of DxO ViewPoint v1.2, the new version of its software dedicated to correcting distortions caused by wide-angle lenses and to redressing keystoning and other perspective problems. DxO ViewPoint v1.2 offers a new save feature that provides a more fluid workflow for users of Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®, and has added more sample images to help less-experienced users get started more quickly.
DxO ViewPoint easily restores the natural shapes of subjects located on the edges of images ? a distortion known as ?volume anamorphosis? ? and accurately corrects keystoning and other perspective problems frequently found in architectural and landscape photos. Based on DxO Labs? exclusive geometrical corrections, DxO ViewPoint provides simple visual tools as well as advanced controls for applying spectacular corrections with unparalleled accuracy.
DxO ViewPoint can be used as a standalone application for Mac and Windows and as a plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, and for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3 and 4.
Improved productivity
Now even easier to use, DxO ViewPoint v1.2 provides a new feature that allows photographers to save the correction settings for any given image and to reapply them later.
In the plug-in versions for Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®, this feature provides a new, more fluid workflow: photographers can reapply their corrections in just a single click even after going back and modifying their image in their host application.
In the standalone version, this feature significantly improves productivity, in that corrections can be saved and applied successively to other photos with identical problems.
Get started even faster
Now even easier to use, DxO ViewPoint v1.2 provides a new feature that allows photographers to save the correction settings for any given image and to reapply them later.
In the plug-in versions for Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®, this feature provides a new, more fluid workflow: photographers can reapply their corrections in just a single click even after going back and modifying their image in their host application.
In the standalone version, this feature significantly improves productivity, in that corrections can be saved and applied successively to other photos with identical problems.
Get started even faster
To help users get started even faster, DxO ViewPoint v1.2 includes more examples that show photographers how to choose and use the most appropriate tools for correcting their photos.
DxO ViewPoint v1.2's Help menu gives users direct access to DxO Academy, a veritable online learning center offering tutorials and webinars to help photographers fully benefit from all of the features of DxO Labs' solutions.
Powerful and efficient
DxO ViewPoint is the only solution that fixes volume anamorphosis. This automatic correction takes into account the shooting parameters, but leaves users free to adjust the intensity of the correction if they want.
DxO ViewPoint is also the only solution on the market that corrects even the most complex kinds of perspective problems. In addition to its great ease of use, the software also offers automatic cropping to help preserve image proportions for a more natural look.
Thanks to its exclusive features and the freedom its advanced settings offer, DxO ViewPoint helps photographers obtain powerful and lifelike images without having to rely on costly and heavy-to-carry photographic equipment.
Powerful and efficient
DxO ViewPoint v1.2 is now available for Windows and Mac at authorized photo resellers and www.dxo.com.
This upgrade is free for all owners of DxO ViewPoint v1.0. A fully-functional trial version of DxO ViewPoint v1.2, good for one month, is available on the DxO Labs website.
B&H carries DxO ViewPoint software.
From Datacolor:
Datacolor Webinars Offer Ideas for Managing Digital Photography and Step-by-Step Techniques to Produce High Quality Images
Lawrenceville, NJ – April 30, 2013 – Datacolor, a global leader in color management solutions, announced today its spring 2013 line-up of free color management webinars featuring co-sponsors. The popular webinar series continues with a variety of introductory and advanced webinars that discuss new techniques and offer insights and tips for photographers to enhance their skills. Datacolor is bringing dynamic topics to photographers with the help of notable photography related companies including Triggertrap, Phlearn.com, onOne Software and Lexar.
Each webinar includes step-by-step demonstrations using Datacolor’s line of Spyder color calibration devices, and in-depth discussions on how to effectively use the right tools to create images. The bi-monthly webinars, hosted by David Tobie, global product technology manager for Datacolor, and David Saffir, Datacolor expert, noted landscape and fine art photographer, and author of “Master Digital Color,” focus on managing color using tools in both capture and processing stages. Topics range in subject matter and focus on providing photographers with new methods of producing high quality results with their images.
“Photography continues to evolve and there are always new methods to master,” said David Tobie. “Datacolor has always been committed to helping photographers achieve the highest quality photos. By adding more partners to our webinar series, we continue our goal of providing photographers at any level with the methods, techniques, and recommendations on tools to produce incredible photos.”
Upcoming topics for the Datacolor color management webinar series to include:
Those interested in attending can register in advance for the free webinars. Attendees will be given discount codes for Spyder products and/or products from co-sponsors. They will also automatically be entered to win a Datacolor Spyder product and products from co-sponsors coinciding with the webinar topic. Guests will have the ability to interact with the speakers in a Q&A format, and get first-hand input on applying color management effectively in their workflow.
Register now at spyder.datacolor.com/freewebinars.
B&H carries Datacolor products.
From Tamron:
Participants creatively photograph "clues" and set up their Tamron Scavenger Hunt exhibit at TMyPhotoExhibits.com for a chance to win a Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD lens.
May 1, 2013, Commack, N.Y. - Tamron USA will celebrate National Photo Month, officially recognized by Congress in 1987, this May with photo enthusiasts across the country by holding its first Tamron Photo Scavenger Hunt. Participants will creatively photograph 14 clues and set-up an exhibit at Tamron's unique 3D virtual online sharing experience, MyPhotoExhibits.com by May 31, 2013. Tamron will pick the best overall exhibit based on image quality and creative interpretation of the clues. The winner will receive the award-winning SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD zoom lens, the world's only fast standard zoom with image stabilization (value $1300).
Rules
The Tamron Photo Scavenger Hunt is open to users of any photographic equipment who reside in the USA and are at least 18 years old. The exhibit must be set up at MyPhotoExhibits.com by May 31, 2013 and must contain 14 images as they relate to all 14 clues (images may be ordered in any way). Each image must be titled with the clue name. If any image does not correspond to any clue, or images are missing, the entry will not qualify. All exhibits must be named Tamron Photo Scavenger Hunt or the entry will not qualify. For complete rules, please visit: tamron-usa.com/scavengerhunt
The Clues
Participants of the Tamron Photo Scavenger Hunt must creatively photograph each of the following clues:
B&H carries Tamron Lenses.
The full Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Review is now available.
Expect to see the world's smallest DSLR camera, the Canon Rebel SL1, arriving at retailers this week.
Canon USA has indicated that these cameras have already begun shipping to dealers.