Canon and Sony News for Oct 2023
Is the Really Right Stuff MC-LS Universal L-Plate the last L-plate you will buy? Find out in the just-posted review.
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The new Really Right Stuff MC-LS Universal L-Plate is in stock at B&H.
From Canon USA:
Service Notice: Free Repairs for EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II and EF-S 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6 III Lenses for Digital SLR and Mirrorless Cameras
Thank you for using Canon products.
It has been confirmed that some units of the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II and EF-S18-55mm F3.5-5.6 III interchangeable lenses for digital SLR and mirrorless cameras manufactured during a specific period is affected by the issue described below.
Customer support for this issue is stated below.
We would like to offer our sincere apologies to users who may have been inconvenienced by this issue.
We are committed to taking steps needed to help ensure that our customers are confident in our products.
Issue
When shooting in One-Shot AF mode in low-temperature environments, an issue, in which focus cannot be achieved and the focus lens operates continuously, occurs.
Please note that the frequency of this issue depends upon the temperature of the area the camera is being operated. As the temperature of the shooting environment increases, the frequency of occurrence decreases.
Affected Units
Units of the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II and EF-S 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6 III that were manufactured in 2023 are affected.
Even if your lens is within the scope of affected units, please note that there are lenses that are not affected by this issue even when shooting in low-temperature environments.
Certain units that exhibit the following numbers in the first four digits of the 10-digit serial number listed on the lens are affected.
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II: "2969******", "3069******"
EF-S 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6 III: "2969******"
The issue occurs on some units that were manufactured within the period listed above.
To verify whether your lens is affected, please read through the details under “How to check if your lens is affected”.
How to check if your lens is affected:
(1) Click the [Search] button below to display the serial number input screen.
(2) Input your lens’ serial number (10 digits) and then click the [Submit] button.
(3) One of the following three messages will be displayed.
“Your lens is not an affected product.”
“Your lens is an affected product.”
“Invalid number”
Search * The list of affected units will be updated on a regular basis as needed.
Support
Please note that if your unit is within the scope of affected units as described above, but is experiencing an issue other than the one described herein, a fee to repair your unit may apply.
Please make sure that the lens cap and dust cap are attached to your lens when sending it in for repair, and kindly note that we will only accept your lens alone (not the camera).
If you have not already done so, please register the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II and the EF-S 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6 III. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email about future announcements.
This information is for residents of the United States and its five territories only. If you do not reside in the USA or its five territories, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
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Still need some help? In order to get more personalized and faster support, we recommend registering your product in your Canon Account.
Period of Accepting Free Repairs
Until 10/31, 2026
Sigma Corporation shared more information about the coming soon 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens.
Apple just announced next-gen MacBook Pros and iMacs with M3-Series Chips.
Learn more and preorder at B&H
Image quality test results, along with specs and measurements, are now available on the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens page.
You are going to like these results.
Compared to the G1 lens (visualize the slight camera resolution difference)
Compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens
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Canon has added third quarter financial results to the Investor Relations page.
Presentation Material
Results
Supplementary Data
Presentation Material and Speech Summary
Imaging System Relevant Quotes from the Presentation Material
"Expanded sales also in 3Q, driven by new mirrorless camera products"
"Expand mirrorless camera market share through synergy between camera bodies and lenses"
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The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD and 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lenses for Sony E mount have firmware updates available via Tamron Lens Utility.
This firmware incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improved AF performance when shooting moving objects.
- Compatible with AF assist function during video recording
Get the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens from B&H.
Buy the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens at B&H.
Sigma has released a firmware update for the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens.
This firmware update incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improved operational stability
Get the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens from B&H.
Just posted:
Sony Alpha 7C R Review
Sony Alpha 7C II Review
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"Capture One Pro (16.3) is a feature release containing new features and functionality, UX and performance improvements, along with multiple bug fixes and additional camera & lens support."
New features and functionality
- AI Masking
- ReTether
- Snap-to-eye in Focus Tool
- Capture One Live: Share multiple collections (Sessions only)
- Capture One Live: In-app comments
- Publish to Glass (Mac)
User experience and performance improvements
- Improved browse, zoom, and pan performance
- Improved Previews
- Smoother brushing (Mac)
- More reset options (including Speed Edit)
- New shortcuts
- Duplicate Layer
- Brush-erase toggle
- Luma Range dialog behavior change (Windows)
- Capture One Live: System notifications (Mac)
- Feedback notifications
- My Capture One panel
Get the full details of this update in the release notes.
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Sony Alpha 7C R firmware update version 1.01 is available for download.
Firmware Version 1.01 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Fixes an issue where the High ISO NR feature can not be set
- Fixes an issue where some movie metadata (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, etc.) may not be recorded
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Get the Sony Alpha 7C R at B&H.
Sony Alpha 7C II firmware update version 1.01 is available for download.
Firmware Version 1.01 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Fixes an issue where some movie metadata (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, etc.) may not be recorded
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Get the Sony Alpha 7C II at B&H.
Do you have go-to locations to use when you must bring home high-quality images?
Three new cameras (Sony Alpha 7C R, Alpha 7C II, and Alpha 6700), two new lenses (Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens and Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens), and some new accessories needed a workout. When many good images are needed, that go-to location is called upon, and it the success rate at Ricketts Glen State Park in the fall is high.
The optimal (cloudy) weather forecast selected the day choice, and the above gear (plus some additional gear and food) went into a MindShift Gear BackLight 26L for a big day in the field.
I have many favorite photo locations in this park and often revisit them as it seems new angles that create different, often better, results can often be found. In this case, Triangle Falls was the revisited subject, and I wanted a slightly lower-angle image than the last one from here.
As I said when posting that image, sometimes the picture does not tell the full story. While this image appears to be a simple capture, you don't see that the rock I'm standing on is slippery and the RRS TVC-24L Mk2 Tripod is in the fast-flowing water. Learned was that the tripod flowing downstream during exposures creates interesting motion blurs.
Fast-flowing water meeting a stationary object causes splashing, and in addition to forcing recomposition, the fast-flowing water also splashed onto the camera and lens from the tripod legs positioned forward of the camera. The mentioned lower angle perspective positioned the lens close to the water, and the splashing water was hitting the circular polarizer filter (responsible for this image's deep saturated colors). Thus, wiping the filter with a microfiber cloth between every shot was part of the process, with hope that the next exposure would finish before the water drops reappeared or the tripod washed downstream again. The cameras' weather sealing was appreciated in this scenario.
Fortunately, patience and repetition prevailed, and there were sufficient good images to select from.
The a7C R and FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II got the call for this image. This full-featured compact camera delivers incredibly detailed images, and this lens has the optical quality to support that extreme resolution. This combination is an outstanding choice for landscape and travel photography.
ISO 100
9504 x 6336px
Sony Alpha 7R V firmware update version 2.01 is available for download.
Firmware Version 2.01 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Fixes an issue where JPEG files could not be enlarged and played
- Fixes an issue where the power may not turn on or turn off even if the Power switch is used
- Fixes an issue where the Switch V/H AF Area feature may not work correctly
- Fixes a Creators' App issue where the Auto Time Correction and Auto Area Adjustment features may turn off
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Get the Sony Alpha 7R V at B&H.
Sony Alpha 6700 firmware update version 1.02 is available for download.
Firmware Version 1.02 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Fixes an issue where some movie metadata (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, etc.) may not be recorded
- Fixes an issue where JPEG files could not be enlarged and played
- Fixes an issue where the Switch V/H AF Area feature may not work correctly
- Fixes a Creators’ App issue where the Auto Time Correction and Auto Area Adjustment features may turn off
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Get the Sony Alpha 6700 at B&H.
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