Camera Raw 7.1 Update
This new version of the Camera Raw plug-in replaces the original one that was installed with Adobe Photoshop CS6. Visit the Camera Raw page for a complete list of supported cameras.
Lightroom 4.1 update
The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.1 update includes these enhancements:
Lightroom Journal has more information.
Firmware version 1.0.5.1.00 is now available for the Canon EOS C300 and Canon EOS C300 PL Cinema EOS Cameras.
Firmware Version 1.0.5.1.00 incorporates the following features:
B&H just started accepting preorders for the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens and Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
"Expected availability: June 17 2012".
Nikon has made D4, D800 and D800E firmware update version 1.0.1 available for download.
D4: USA | Europe
D800: USA | Europe
D800E: USA | Europe
Modifications enabled with this upgrade of Nikon D4 firmware
Modifications enabled with this upgrade of Nikon D800/D800E firmware
CPN has posted and interview with Jeff Ascough, getting his thoughts on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III.
From PocketWizard:
Special 2012 Summer Olympics MultiMAX Upgrade
Special 2012 London Summer Olympics Upgrade Offer for Custom ID owners with older MultiMAX radios
So. Burlington, VT - LPA Design, manufacturer of PocketWizard Photo Accessories, is announcing a special MULTIMAX UPGRADE offer exclusively to Custom ID owners.
Special London Olympics Offer:
If you own an older PocketWizard radio with a Custom ID in it, you should take advantage of this special offer to upgrade to the latest MultiMAX. A modern MultiMAX has the following benefits for the Olympics:
From now until July 31st, you can upgrade your older Custom ID radio to a modern MultiMAX for $195. Just send your Custom ID radio to LPA Design and we will take care of the rest.
How do you know if you have an older MultiMAX? Hold down “A” on power-up – if your MultiMAX displays version 6.xx or earlier, you could benefit from an upgrade!
This offer is only available for MultiMAX or MAX radios with Custom IDs already installed. It is not for Plus, Plus II, Plus III, etc. This offer is only available directly from LPA Design.
To learn more, visit www.pocketwizard.com/news_events/news/multimax_upgrade/
Apple Aperture 3.2.4 is now available for download.
What's New in Aperture 3.2.4
B&H *JUST* opened their Canon EF 500mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens and Canon EF 600mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens preorder lines.
Great news: According to CPN, "Two new Canon L-series super telephoto lenses – the EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and the EF600mm f/4L IS II USM – are now shipping."
Preorder the Canon EF 500mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens at Adorama.
Preorder the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens at Adorama.
This is going to sound familiar, but I repeat, photographing the damage as it is being inflicted can be helpful for an insurance claim.
Scroll down this Reuters blog post to see a Canon 400mm f/2.8 Lens being thrown from the stands at a soccer match in Turkey.
I'll leave comparison of the soccer fan to the grizzly up to you. (thanks Jordan)
From DxO:
DxO Optics Pro v7.5: support for the D800 and increased performance
Substantially revised to function as a native 64-bit application, DxO Optics Pro v7.5 offers much faster previews and processing, and handles much larger files, for increased productivity.
DxO Optics Pro v7.5 is now faster overall, including quicker processing, and can handle much larger files, among them those of the Nikon D800 and its 36-megapixel full-frame sensor*.
*Given the file sizes of the D800, this camera is supported only by the 64-bit version of DxO Optics Pro v7.5. (Requires a 64-bit system.)
Numerous improvements to the interface
The interface of the Windows version of DxO Optics Pro v7.5 has been enhanced with numerous features to make it even more pleasant to use.
The Move/Zoom palette has been optimized and aligned with that of the Mac version to permit better image visibility.
New for Windows:
The image filter menu has been improved to allow easier and quicker photo selection.
With Windows 7, it is possible to see the processing progress in the task bar.
Many other small improvments, notably additional keyboard shortcuts.
Visit DxO for more information.
Visit B&H to purchase DxO Optics Pro.
Apple Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.13 is now available for download.
This update adds RAW image compatibility for the following cameras to Aperture 3 and iPhoto '11:
Nikon ViewNX Version 2.3.2 is now available for download.
Modifications enabled with version 2.3.2:
When printing images with Print As: in the Printer Setup dialog set to Full Page and the Print Information box checked, images were printed with excessive margins, regardless of the options selected for printing in the Advanced Print Information Settings dialog. This issue has been resolved.
Nikon D700 Firmware Update A 1.03, B 1.02 is now available for download: USA | Europe.
Modifications enabled in this version:
An issue that, in some very rare cases, caused images to be extremely under-exposed has been resolved.
For insurance purposes, it is always best to have photos of the damage being claimed. Better yet, photograph the damage being inflicted (LensRentals.com).
When you are renting thousands of cameras and lenses, great stories are sure to follow. (thanks Sean)