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Great deal: the Seagate 28TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is on sale for only $329.99 at B&H.
I was due in Las Vegas late Saturday morning. That meant a Friday arrival to avoid a crazy-early AM flight time. Friday flight costs were unfriendly, but Wednesday and Thursday flights were more favorably priced. Valley of Fire State Park, not too far from Las Vegas, was on my to-photograph list, and two extra days would enable that add-on. The Wednesday flight was selected.
The Fire Wave was my priority target, and two morning and evening shoots were dedicated to killing that location. While there may be opportunities remaining there, and changing sky conditions always provide differentiation, I have so many liked images that selecting one to share became a dilemma.
The Fire Wave is awesome, but it does not immediately offer all of its best perspectives, and time spent exploring the possibilities was rewarded. Patience is also required, as many people flow through this feature (despite it being a 3/4-mile hike from the parking lot). The strategy that worked best was to set up for a shot, wait until there were no people in it, and then work fast.
What is the best lens to take to the Fire Wave in Valley of Fire State Park? The Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens on an EOS R5 Mark II was my easy first choice, and I also used the Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM Lens on a second R5 II at times.
This composition extended slightly out of the reach of the f/11 depth of field, but focus stacking enabled a completely tack-sharp image.
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Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens firmware update version 1.0.9 is available for download (Canon AU).
Firmware Version 1.0.9 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improves image stabilization during video recording while walking.
Get the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens at B&H.
Sony Alpha 7R IV firmware update version 1.11 is available for download.
Sony Alpha a7C firmware update version 2.01 is available for download.
Sony Alpha a7 III firmware update version 4.02 is available for download.
Sony ZV-E10 firmware update version 2.02 is available for download.
These firmware updates incorporate the following fixes and enhancements:
- Allows the camera to display a notification when new software is available
- WPA and WEP functionalities are no longer supported. You will no longer be able to select WPA or WEP when connecting to Wi-Fi. Please use the more secure WPA2 moving forward
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Sony Alpha 1 II firmware update version 2.01 is available for download.
Firmware Version 2.01 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Fixes an issue where setting Recording Media to Sort Recording may cause a restart during still image capture
- Fixes an issue where the effectiveness of the Soft Skin Effect when recording movies in S-Log3 was not properly adjusted
Get the Sony Alpha 1 II at B&H.
Sony Alpha 1 firmware update version 3.01 is available for download.
Firmware Version 3.01 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Fixes an issue where setting Recording Media to Sort Recording may cause a restart during still image capture
- Fixes an issue where the button registered with Recall Custom Hold may not be accepted
Get the Sony Alpha 1 at B&H.
Sony Alpha 9 III firmware update version 3.01 is available for download.
Firmware Version 3.01 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Fixes an issue where setting Recording Media to Sort Recording may cause a restart during still image capture
- Fixes an issue where the effectiveness of the Soft Skin Effect when recording movies in S-Log3 was not properly adjusted
Get the Sony Alpha 9 III at B&H.
Image quality, vignetting, and distortion test results are now available on the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens page.
This lens is all about convenience.
Compared to the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens
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Get a Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip ($349.00 value) free with the purchase of an EOS R5 Mark II, which is on sale for $3,999.00 (save $300.00), at B&H.
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Image quality, vignetting, and distortion test results are now available on the Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports Lens page.
Especially because of its low price, I was anxious to see the performance of this lens.
Compared to the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM Lens
Compared to the Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens
There are many slower-than-f/4 zoom lenses to compare with.
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Canon EOS C500 Mark II firmware update version 1.1.4.1 is available for download (Canon AU).
Firmware Version 1.1.4.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Fixes an issue, in which aspect markers and other markers are not displayed correctly if the resolution of the video output configuration is set to [4192x3140 (4:3)] or [3768x3140 (6:5)] and the anamorphic desqueeze is applied.
Get the Canon EOS C500 Mark II at B&H (save $5,000.00 at firmware release time).
A Sony Alpha 1 II is in the B&H Used Department. Be the first to check out when B&H reopens on Mon Apr 14, at 9:01 PM ET to score this deal.
Just posted: Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS Lens Review.
Expect this lens to become super popular among birders and other wildlife photographers.
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- Lowepro Trekker Lite BP 150 AW Backpack (Black, 18.5L) – only $49.88 after $100.00 instant savings
- Benro A474T Aluminum Video Tripod (100mm Bowl) – only $159.95 after $170.00 instant savings
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Extended through today, Thursday, 4/10 at 11:59 PM EST: use promo code OS25 to save 10% on overstock gear at KEH.
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