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This Denali National Park landscape image combines three seasons. Denali summers are short, and despite the late summer date, fall foliage and wintery snow were available.
The morning featured thick fog and uncooperative animals. However, the landscape was especially appealing. While I was stopped to photograph the lightly snow-dusted black spruce trees in the fog, the fog began to dissipate, revealing snow-capped mountains in the background and allowing sunlight to illuminate the fall foliage in the foreground.
Wildlife photography was the primary photo objective, but this image is one of my favorites from the trip. The compact Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM Lens, featuring professional-grade build and optical quality, is made for moments like this. When photographing wildlife, I usually have this lens in the pack, often on a second body for fast access.
A larger version of this image is available here.
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Canon has improved some of the lens deals in the Fall instant savings promotion. Some of these cameras and lenses are included in the B&H PayBoo offer.
Through Oct 31st, save an additional 5% on select Canon cameras and lenses at B&H when checking out with the PayBoo card.. The extra 5% is on top of the current Canon promotions, including $500.00 off of the R6 II, and the usual PayBoo sales tax savings applies. Get the details here.
Image quality test results are now available on the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III Macro VXD Lens page.
Good results. Here are some comparisons.
Compared to the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Macro F017 Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens
Compared to the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM Lens
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For a wildlife photo adventure with many miles of hiking expected and a wide range of focal lengths on the requirements list, the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens often gets the call. This lens performs extraordinarily well, consistently delivering outstanding sharp image quality.
This moose moment resulted in a series of images to select from. Unfortunately, those enormous antlers impeded view of the bull's eye in many, reducing their impact. The image selected to share here combines good eye visibility, the legs positioned with separation and optimal forward body height, and the bull's left antler framed in the clearing behind it.
Bonus points are awarded for the alert ears forward, but I'm not sure how the tongue impacts the rating. Perhaps that is too much cuteness for such a massive beast.
A larger version of this image is available here.
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Canon EOS C400 firmware update version 1.0.1.1 is available for download (Canon USA).
Firmware Version 1.0.1.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Enables AF when S&F shooting frame rate is set to 100/120 frames per second.
- Enables [Subject Detection Function] when S&F shooting frame rate is set to 72-120 frames per second.
- Changes the default [Focus Ring Response] setting from [Varies with Rotation Speed] to [Linked to Rotation Degree] to improve functionality.
Get the Canon EOS C400 at B&H.
Image quality test results are now available on the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II Lens page.
These results look great.
Compared to the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Lens
Compared to the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens
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Image quality test results are now available on the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Lens page.
DPP forces geometric distortion correction for this lens. Here are some comparisons:
Compared to the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens
Compared to the Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Lens
Compared to the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens
Compared to the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens
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From ProGrade Digital:
PROGRADE DIGITAL™ ANNOUNCES A NEW PRODUCT CATEGORY OF USB 4.0 PRO SOLID STATE DRIVES (SSD)
High Sustained Read/Write Speed Enhances Digital Workflow When Transferring Multi-Terabyte Data Files.
San Jose, CA September 27, 2024, 8:00 am PT —ProGrade Digital™, founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards and workflow solutions, announces its new solid state drive (SSD) product line available in a 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities. The PG10 Pro SSD is based on the latest USB 4.0 technology which is designed to achieve speeds of up to 40Gbits/sec and provides a real-world read and write speed of up to 2500MB/s, and a sustained write speed of 1500MB/s (2TB) and 2000MB/s (4TB and 8TB) with no cache depletion. The PG10 is also equipped with ProGrade’s patented magnetic base and comes with an adhesive metal plate that allows users to mount the reader to any work surface. The new SSD is also supplied with a high-quality certified USB 4.0 cable – assuring the maximum performance possible.
“ProGrade Digital is embarking into a new category of professional SSDs (Solid State Drives) with a product offering that aligns with all of the core values of our brand,” said Wes Brewer, founder, and CEO of ProGrade Digital. “We have recognized for years that there is an opportunity to expand further into the professional workflow with a high capacity, high performance SSD but were waiting for just the right time to enter with a truly new and defining product that offers unique features and value. Our introduction of capacity points from 2TB to 8TB, and a USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4 interface, allows us to provide industry-leading sustained performance and reliability for professionals that have traditionally had to settle for much slower and less reliable solutions. Our uniquely designed housing and internal heat-sink provide unmatched sustained write and read speeds ideal for long, multi-TB data file transfers”.
ProGrade Digital USB 4.0 Solid State Drive Key Features:
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- USB 4.0 interface provides transfer rates of up to 40Gbps (5GBytes/sec)
- Compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.2, and 3.1 Type-C ports
- Patent-pending power sensing circuit and LED to inform users if the host computer is not supporting the recommended 15W of power
- Patented magnetic base for solid drive stacking or workspace mounting with included adhesive metal plate
- Uniquely designed dual-heat-sink internal structure for best-in-class cooling performance with no thermal throttling
- Writable label area that utilizes industry-standard Avery labels to easily identify the contents of the drive as it moves through the digital workflow
- High-quality hard-shell carrying case – no extra cost
- Refresh Pro™ enabled*
- USB 4.0 certified high-speed cable included
- Capacities: 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB
- 3-year warranty
- X-ray proof and shock-proof
- MSRP $399.99, $799.99, and $1,399.99 respectively
Like all ProGrade products, each SSD contains a unique serial number to ensure best-in-class after-sales support and tight quality control of the components used inside. Using this serial number, a customer can register their product at http://progradedigital.com/register to receive product updates.
Order the ProGrade Digital PG10 USB 4.0 SSDs at B&H.
Canon has released new versions of Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, and other camera software.
Changes for Digital Photo Professional 4.19.30:
- Supports EOS R1
To install the updates, select "Check for updates" on the application's Help menu. Alternatively, download here.
Do you photograph in the rain?
While rain may not be as comfortable or enjoyable to shoot in as a dry day, the quality of captured-in-the-rain images sometimes surpasses that of those captured on a pleasant weather day. That is fortunate as it rained nearly every day for over two weeks in Alaska.
While a too-heavy rain (and the fog that often accompanies it) reduces visibility, making wildlife difficult (or impossible) to see, wetness darkens and saturates colors, such as this ram's horns. In addition, clouds create a soft, shadowless light at any time of the day and often add a moodiness that can differentiate an image, such as the background in this one.
High-quality waterproof exterior layers, including a hood and boots, are the key to staying dry. A waterproof uninsulated shell jacket and pants enable the use of layers for temperature adjustment, including to avoid sweating, which makes you wet from the inside. Use a rain cover on your backpack to keep your gear and extra clothes dry.
While the Canon EOS R5 Mark II and RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS Lens are weather sealed (and they were wet at times), I opt for a camera rain cover when the rain becomes steady.
When packing the day before the trip, the rain cover for this lens was nowhere to be found. Fortunately, B&H impressively shipped a new one to AK faster than I could get there.
Notice the 1/60 shutter speed used for this image. This speed is usually too long for wildlife photography, and even an eyeball movement can create motion blur. However, insurance shots were on the card, and getting even lower noise results became the objective. The R5 II and RF 100-500 image stabilization had no problem delivering sharp 500mm 1/60 results in adverse conditions while the ram was motionless.
Dall sheep are awesome, and it was a privilege to spend hours with these creatures, including this huge ram, in Denali National Park.
A larger version of this image is available here.
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Canon has released a long list of firmware updates. Links are to the relevant Canon AU pages:
- Adds Protect Images and Rating during [FTP Transfer].
- Adds the ability to select [Wired] as a connection option when [Airplane mode] is set to [On].
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when Wi-Fi is disconnected, Err70 occurs.
- Fixes an issue, in which when shooting subjects that are smaller in the frame, the card access indicator blinks and operations can no longer be performed.
- Fixes an issue, in which while operating both the touch function on the LCD monitor and a customized button, and then performing shooting, operations can no longer be performed.
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 2.1.0
- Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P. This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH. In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported.
- Adds Protect Images and Rating during [FTP Transfer].
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when Wi-Fi is disconnected, Err70 occurs.
- Fixes an issue, in which when shooting subjects that are smaller in the frame, the card access indicator blinks and operations can no longer be performed.
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
EOS R6 Firmware Update Version 1.9.0
- Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P. This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH. In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported.
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when shooting subjects that are smaller in the frame, the card access indicator blinks and operations can no longer be performed.
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
EOS R6 Mark II Firmware Version 1.5.0
- Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P. This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH. In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported.
- Adds Protect Images and Rating during [FTP transfer].
- Adds support for the "Peripheral Coordinated Control.” Peripheral Coordinated Control is now always performed when a compatible lens is attached (there is no need to set it on the menu screen).
* Peripheral Coordinated Control is a function that reduces changes in distortion around the periphery of the image caused by camera shake, which tends to occur with wide-angle lenses." - The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing continuous shooting using the electronic shutter with both the [High-Frequency Anti-Flicker Shooting] and [OVF sim. view assist] options set to [On], Err 70 may occur.
- Fixes an issue, in which when Wi-Fi is disconnected, Err70 occurs.
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
- Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P. This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH. In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported.
- Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol.
- Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when SPEEDLITE EL-5, EL-10 is attached, the "Accessory unavailable status" message may be displayed when restarting after the camera has gone into Auto Power Off. (Only occurs with firmware Ver.1.5.0)
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
- Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol.
- Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing continuous shooting using the electronic shutter with both the [High-Frequency Anti-Flicker Shooting] and [OVF sim. view assist] options set to [On], Err 70 may occur.
EOS R10 Firmware Version 1.6.0
- Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol.
- Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when SPEEDLITE EL-5, EL-10 is attached, the "Accessory unavailable status" message may be displayed when restarting after the camera has gone into Auto Power Off. (Only occurs with firmware Ver.1.5.0)
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
EOS R50 Firmware Version 1.3.0
- Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol.
- Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
EOS R100 Firmware Version 1.1.0 (Canon USA link)
- Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Firmware Version 1.0.8
- Canon Virtual Production System functions are supported.
Lens metadata suitable for virtual production is output to a camera compatible with the Canon Virtual Production System. *1
*1 Canon Virtual Production System compatible cameras (As of September 9):EOS C400 Please refer to the camera's user manual for detail.
RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM Firmware Update Version 1.0.6
- Canon Virtual Production System functions are supported.
Lens metadata suitable for virtual production is output to a camera compatible with the Canon Virtual Production System. *1
*1 Canon Virtual Production System compatible cameras (As of September 9):EOS C400 Please refer to the camera's user manual for detail.
Speedlite EL-5 Firmware Update Version 1.1.0
- Removes [P.Fn 04: FE memory] and adds [C.Fn 19: FE memory]. [C.Fn 19: FE memory] can now be set from [Flash C.Fn settings] on some cameras used with the Speedlite. Additionally, with some cameras, [ETTL — M] can be assigned to a camera button in [Customize buttons] on the camera to enable flash mode switching simply by pressing that button.
Speedlite ST-E10 Firmware Update Version 1.1.0
- Adds support for the FE memory function. Adds [C.Fn 19: FE memory]. [C.Fn 19: FE memory] can now be set from [Flash C.Fn settings] on some cameras used with the Speedlite. Additionally, with some cameras, [ETTL — M] can be assigned to a camera button in [Customize buttons] on the camera to enable flash mode switching simply by pressing that button.
PowerShot V10 Firmware Update version 1.3.0
- Adds [Recording:Auto power off temp] to the menu to allow selection of [Standard] or [High] for auto power off due to high card temperature.
When [Recording: Auto power off temp] is set to [High], the available movie recording time may be extended.
Note that the camera's internal temperature tends to rise more when the [Auto power off temp.:Standard] is set. - Adds Movie/still photo switch to quickly switch between movie shooting mode and still photo shooting mode.
- Uploading Images to cloud service and Manual/Software URL menu options have been changed.
* Please note that the menu options vary depending upon the region you live in.
Order the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III Macro VXD Lens at B&H.
From Tamron:
TAMRON Announces New 90mm Macro 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072) for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount full-frame mirrorless
The compact, innovative, high-performance design leverages its renowned 45-year heritage
September 26, 2024, Commack, NY – TAMRON announces the launch of its new 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072), a mid-telephoto 1:1 macro lens, compatible with Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, on October 24, 2024 at $699 USD / $949 CAD.
Celebrating 45 years of TAMRON 90mm macro lenses: The next generation
In 1979, TAMRON introduced its first 90mm macro lens, the SP 90mm F/2.5 (Model 52B), revolutionizing the concept of macro lenses. Known for its stunning bokeh and superb image quality, this lens was initially used mainly for academic purposes, but it soon became popular for various types of photography, including outdoor field work and portraiture. Affectionately nicknamed "Tamukyu," a portmanteau of two Japanese words, it garnered high praise from close-up aficionados, nature photographers and portrait enthusiasts alike.
TAMRON continued to innovate in response to evolving photographic needs, releasing subsequent models such as the SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 (Model 272E) and SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F004). In 2016, TAMRON launched the SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017), an evolution of the Model F004. The digital-compatible coating technology, combined with its soft, natural bokeh and sharp rendering, continues to be favored by many photographers today.
Now, in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the first generation, TAMRON is releasing a highly anticipated mirrorless version of this iconic lens. This latest iteration combines the traditional, beloved brilliant performance with cutting-edge technology, continuing TAMRON's macro lens legacy. We invite you to explore the new possibilities offered by TAMRON's latest 90mm macro lens.
Product features
1. High optical performance and image reproduction: the legacy grows
TAMRON’s 90mm lenses have long been celebrated for their high resolution and beautiful bokeh. The new 90mm F2.8 MACRO lens, designed for mirrorless cameras, reinforces this legacy via a rigorous optical simulation process. This lens offers unparalleled resolution performance from the center to the edges, and delivers soft, blurred bokeh and a three-dimensional effect that highlights the subject. The optical construction features 15 elements in 12 groups, including four special glass LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements that effectively suppress the tendency of light ray divergence and provide excellent correction for both spherical and chromatic aberration. The BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating significantly minimizes ghosting and flare, ensuring that even in backlit conditions, the finest details of the subject are captured with clarity and precision. This exceptional optical performance enables photographers to explore unique photographic expressions in many photographic genres, including macro, portrait, tabletop, long-distance photography, and various other types.
Additionally, you can also enjoy the outstanding macro performance of this lens and beautiful images with APS-C format cameras. The equivalent focal length is approximately 135mm while the minimum aperture remains F2.8.
2. Outstanding flat-field performance
TAMRON's new 90mm F2.8 MACRO is highly corrected for superior flat-field resolution that will be best for subjects such as documents, currency, artwork and product packaging. This quality is especially important when shooting close-up images where depth of field is too shallow to neutralize the loss of sharpness that could otherwise occur at the extreme edges of a flat subject. Because it's highly corrected, this lens provides edge to edge sharpness, uniform illumination across the frame and minimal distortion.
3. TAMRON's first 12-blade circular aperture for stunning circular bokeh and starburst effects
The 90mm F2.8 MACRO introduces TAMRON’s first 12-blade circular aperture, setting a new standard for beautiful circular bokeh expression. Especially in the macro range, with a maximum magnification in between 1:1 to 1:4, this specialized diaphragm ensures that the bokeh remains perfectly circular when the aperture is wide open. The lens also suppresses vignetting in the four corners of the image. Composed entirely of spherical elements, the new 90mm F2.8 MACRO allows you to enjoy exquisite circular bokeh.
In addition, the 12-blade design produces 12 rays for exquisite starburst effects when the aperture is stopped down, making it ideal for capturing dramatic images of scenes that include point-sources of light, such as birthday cake candles and evening cityscapes.
4. Compact size, just 5” (126.5mm) in length
The 90mm F2.8 MACRO is a medium telephoto macro lens with a maximum aperture of F2.8 and a length of 5” (126.5mm). With a maximum diameter of only 79.2mm, the lens fits comfortably in the palm of the hand and is easy to hold, making it compact enough to go out with this macro lens everywhere. It's also light in weight at 22.2oz (630g), making it more pleasant to carry for long periods of time.
5. New hood design with sliding window for easy filter rotation
The 90mm F2.8 MACRO is supplied with a new structural lens hood that has a sliding window designed for easy filter operation. Filters such as PL, ND, and cross screen filters require rotation to adjust their effects, often requiring the removal of the hood. To solve this inconvenience, the new design allows photographers to easily rotate the filter through the sliding window. This enables seamless adjustment without disrupting the shooting flow, ensuring precise control over shooting conditions and maintaining the rhythm of normal camera operation.
6. Proprietary software tool TAMRON Lens UtilityTM for lens function customization and firmware updates
7. High-speed and high-precision AF with superb subject tracking performance
8. High convenience and operability
- 67mm filter size, same as most other TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras
- Focus Set Button for assigning camera function and TAMRON Lens Utility function
- Focus limiter switch for faster focusing during AF shooting and quick refocusing on subjects
- Precise torque for accurate MF operation
- Enhanced overall lens design for user-friendly operation
9. Protective features (Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: F072
Focal Length: 90mm
Maximum Aperture: F2.8
Angle of View (diagonal): 27°2' (for full-frame mirrorless format)
Optical Construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
Minimum Object Distance: 9.1“ / 0.23m
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:1
Filter Size: Ø67mm
Maximum Diameter: Ø79.2mm
Length*: 5” (126.5mm) for Sony / 5.1” (128.5mm) for Nikon
Weight: 22.2oz (630g) for Sony / 22.6oz (640g) for Nikon
Aperture Blades**: 12 (circular diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture: F16
Standard Accessories: Round-shaped hood with filter effect control window, Front and Rear caps
Mount: Sony E-mount, Nikon Z mount
* Length is the distance from the front end of the lens to the lens mount face.
** The circular diaphragm stays almost perfectly circular up to two stops down from maximum aperture.
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II firmware update version 1.0.1 is available (or soon available) for download at Canon USA or Canon Japan.
Highlights of the firmware version 1.0.1 fixes and enhancements:
- Fixes an issue in which movies captured in RAW format may not play back properly on applications due to the attached lens and camera not communicating properly.
- Improves the stability of the touch operation control when the Touch Control is set to Sensitive.
- Fixes an issue in which the camera LCD display may become abnormal after the camera resumes operations from the viewfinder off state.
- Fixes an issue in which the camera may stop working properly when the shutter button is operated while the BUSY message is being displayed on the screen.
- Fixes an issue in which Err70 may be displayed when the display mode is switched between the LCD screen and viewfinder while the BUSY message is being displayed on the screen.
- Fixes an issue in which the camera LCD display may become abnormal after using EOS Utility to capture and import movies.
- Fixes an issue in which movies captured using EOS Utility may not be played back on the camera.
- Optimizes the auto white balance for specific environments when the Custom Picture function is set to ON.
An additional R5 II firmware update will be released later this year, adding 24p/23.98p recording when powered by the LP-E6NH battery.
"The recommended battery choice for the EOS R5 Mark II is the new LP-E6P, but as consumers have voiced their requests for 24.00p/23.98p video recording when using the LP-E6NH, Canon felt it was important to release the upcoming firmware." [Canon USA]
Get the Canon EOS R5 Mark II at B&H.
From Logitech:
Logitech Launches MX Creative Console, Redefining Digital Creation and Unleashing Your Creative Potential
LAUSANNE, Switzerland & SAN JOSE, Calif. – Sept. 24, 2024 – Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) announced the launch of MX Creative Console, a new product category that allows digital creators to focus on their artistry. With instant access to essential controls and ultimate customization, the MX Creative Console streamlines workflows and automates repetitive tasks.
"Digital creativity is undergoing a massive transformation, constantly evolving the way people create. The MX Creative Console is designed to help people redefine their workflow, enabling them to work smarter and faster,” said Anatoliy Polyanker, general manager of the MX Business Unit at Logitech. "With the latest additions to the Logitech MX Ecosystem, the MX Creative Console and recently-announced MX Ink, we are tapping into the key trends of democratizing digital creation, 3D design and spatial computing, and AI-enabled workflows.”
The Ultimate Solution for Creative Professionals: Logitech MX x Adobe
The collaboration enables deep integration through tailored plugins for popular Adobe applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition and Adobe Illustrator. MX Creative Console enhances the ability to work with AI capabilities such as Adobe Photoshop's Generative Fill and Adobe Premiere Pro's Text-Based Editing. To celebrate this collaboration, each console comes with a complimentary three-month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps membership, providing significant value for both new and existing users.
Tailored to Individual Workflows
MX Creative Console offers versatility and a personalized experience for each user. It features a keypad with dynamic display keys to access and trigger the most important actions and a customizable dialpad that serves as a smart analog navigation controller. With the free Logi Options+ software, the console offers seamless app integration across Windows and Mac, with customizable controls, plugins, profiles, and icons available through the Logi Marketplace. The software will continue to expand its capabilities with new features and plugins.
Designed for Sustainability
The MX Creative Console features plastic parts with 72% post-consumer recycled plastic for Graphite, aluminum produced with renewable energy and FSC-certified paper packaging; and uses micro-textures instead of paint. This ensures users can master their creative workflow while aiming at minimizing the product’s carbon footprint and promoting circularity.
Availability and Pricing MX Creative Console, available in pale grey and graphite, is available for pre-order today and will start shipping on October 14th, 2024 for $199.99
The Logi Options+ app is available to download for free at logi.com/optionsplus.
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From Canon Japan (translated):
Information on free repairs for the Speedlite EL-5 strobe
Thank you for your continued patronage of Canon products.
We have discovered that the following phenomenon occurs with the Speedlite EL-5 flash. We would like to inform you of the details of this issue and our response.
We sincerely apologize to customers who use this product for any inconvenience caused. We will implement even more thorough quality control measures in the future so that customers can use our products with peace of mind, and we appreciate your understanding.
phenomenon
Some parts of this product may consume battery power quickly when the power is turned off. If a fully charged battery is inserted and the power is turned off, the battery may run out in about two days.
Selected products
The affected products are the "Speedlite EL-5" flash units with a "0" as the fourth digit from the left of their serial numbers and which are experiencing the above-mentioned issue.
Response
If the product in question exhibits this phenomenon, we will inspect and repair it free of charge. However, please note that there may be a charge for inspection and repair of the product in question for any other phenomena not mentioned above.
Free repair acceptance period
Until September 30, 2026
About application For repair requests, please click the "Go to application form" to apply. Our designated courier will deliver the necessary packaging materials at the date and time you specify, so please use them to pack and ship the equipment.
When making a request, please only bring the strobe body.
Please keep all other accessories such as batteries, battery chargers, and accessories (strobe cases, etc.) on hand.
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