Canon and Sony News for Aug 2024
Just posted: Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD Lens Review.
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"Capture One 16.4.5 is a service release containing new features and improvements, such as Multiple Folders in Live for Studio, support for Canon R5 Mark II and Canon R1, and bug fixes." [Capture One]
Get the full details of this update in the release notes.
Get Capture One at B&H.
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Canon EOS R5 C firmware update version 1.0.8.1 is available for download (Canon USA).
Firmware Version 1.0.8.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Adds the following size option to the Focus Guide function:
-Normal/Large - Enables the display of Markers during playback.
- Enables the following functions to be assigned as options to the Select Dial:
-Iris
-Shutter
-ISO/Gain
-White Balance Mode
-White Balance Mode (K)
-White Balance Mode (CC)
-Select Subject - Enables the Shutter Speed option to be assigned to the Top Grip control dial, the Top control dial, and Control Ring.
- Enables the AF frame position to be reset by pushing the Joystick. (Video Mode)
- Adds the following thickness option to the Continuous AF frame:
-Normal/Slightly Thick/Thick. - Adds supports for the lens correction function that is included with EOS VR Utility Version 1.4 or later.
- Fixes minor issues.
- Fixed an issue in which, when quickly switching from Video mode to Photo mode without stopping at with specific lenses attached, the LCD monitor may go black for approx. 30 seconds, during which the camera becomes unresponsive.
* 1-8 are the changes in Version 1.0.7.1, and 9 is the addition in Version 1.0.8.1.
For details, please refer to the user manual (latest version) for this product.
Caution:
- Please use an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 512MB or greater to perform the firmware update.
- Firmware version 1.0.8.1 is for updating EOS R5 C cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1 - 1.0.7.1.
If your camera's firmware is already version 1.0.8.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version. - Please refrain from loading menu settings generated using the most recent firmware version to a product running an old firmware version, as doing so may affect camera operations.
- Firmware update must be performed in VIDEO mode.
Get the Canon EOS R5 C at B&H.
A new CFexpress 2.0 Type A memory card from ProGrade Digital:
PROGRADE DIGITAL ANNOUNCES NEW CFEXPRESS 2.0 TYPE A 120GB GOLD MEMORY CARD
The Addition of the CFexpress 2.0 Type A 120GB Gold Memory Card Provides a New Lower Price and Capacity Point Ideal for Still Shooting Applications
San Jose, CA August 27, 2024, 8:00 am PT — ProGrade Digital, Inc., founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards and workflow solutions, announces a new CFexpress™ Type A Gold-class memory card in a 120GB capacity. This new capacity features the same industry-leading quality as the current ProGrade CFexpress 2.0 Type A Gold 240GB and 480GB memory cards. The Gold line has a VPG 200 rating and has an NVME host interface with PCIe Gen3 x1 interconnect. ProGrade Digital’s CFexpress 2.0 Type A 120GB Gold card is fully compliant with the CFexpress 2.0 specification and provides a read speed of up to 900MB/s, burst write speed of up to 800MB/s, and sustained write speed of 450MB/s – ideally suited for high-resolution shooting applications.
“Our new CFexpress Type A 120GB Gold memory card provides a lower price point for Sony camera customers not needing the higher capacity of our CFexpress Type A 240GB or 480GB memory cards,” said Josh Brewer, Product Manager of ProGrade Digital. “With the VPG 200 rating required for select cameras, our CFexpress Type A Gold line of memory cards now offers our customers a lower price point for still shooters, and the same level of high performance and reliability they’ve come to expect in our Gold line.”
ProGrade Digital CFexpress 2.0 Type A Gold Memory Card:
- Maximum read speed up to 900MB/s
- Burst write speed up to 800MB/s
- Sustained write speed of 450MB/s
- Minimum sustained write speed 200MB/s (VPG 200)
- CFexpress 2.0
- Capacity: 120GB
- MSRP: $159.99
CFexpress 2.0 Type A Gold Delivers:
- Fully compliant with CompactFlash™ Association 2.0 specification
- NVMe host interface with PCIe Gen3 X1 interconnect
- Thermal throttling protects the card from overheating
- Laser etched unique serial numbering for the tracking of key components and manufacturing data for the highest quality control
- Temperature ranges: operating 14°F to 158°F/ -10°C to 70°C; storage 10°F to 160°F/ -12°C to 72°C
- Packaging: Biodegradable fiber tray
- Refresh Pro ready*
- X-ray proof and shock-proof
- 3-year warranty
Like all ProGrade products, each memory card contains a unique etched 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.
Get your ProGrade Digital CFexpress Gold Memory Cards at B&H.
The little green heron's strike happens extremely fast and infrequently. Thus, photographing this bird in action involves lots of waiting with occasional sudden lightning-fast action. A few minutes into waiting for a strike, attention deficit kicks in, and one's mind begins to think about other matters. Of course, the sudden action we have been waiting for happens while our minds are adrift, and we miss the shot.
That is not the case with the Canon EOS R5 Mark II. Mind drift is no longer an issue with the R5 II's game-changing pre-continuous shooting feature because we can seemingly capture images from the past.
Without being especially alert while half-pressing the shutter release, I still captured this heron's surprise full strike and recoil. This image is the second in the 20-fps sequence to have the tadpole fully out of the water. The tadpole's alignment with the shadow behind it, along with a nice stream of water falling from the catch, made this selection optimal.
While the general area of tadpole attack could be estimated, the specific prey location was unknown. Thus, framing slightly wide to account for whatever happened made sense, and this image is cropped by just over 10% in both dimensions. Because of the R5's ultra-high resolution, the final image still measures 4830 x 7241 pixels, about 35 megapixels.
A larger version of this image is available here.
ISO 800
4830 x 7241px
Canon has released a new version of Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, and other camera software.
Changes for Digital Photo Professional 4.19.10:
- Supports EOS R5 Mark II
To install the updates, select "Check for updates" on the application's Help menu. Alternatively, download here. (thanks, Scott!)
Image quality are now available on the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II PZ Lens page.
The version I bar was not set high, and the II easily cleared it.
Compared to the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS PZ Lens
Here are more comparisons:
Compared to the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Lens
Compared to the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens
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Just posted: llano Fast Dual Camera Battery Charger Review.
If your Canon LP-E6NH and Sony NP-FZ100 batteries are in the same condition as mine, this review will be highly relevant.
The llano Fast Dual Camera Battery Charger is available at Amazon, where the user reviews are quite positive. Use coupon code llano0420 to save 10% (use code llano15DE to save 15% at Amazon DE).
Amazon US: Canon LP-E6NH | Sony FZ100
Amazon UK: Canon LP-E6NH | Sony FZ100
Amazon CA: Canon LP-E6NH | Sony FZ100
Amazon DE: Canon LP-E6NH | Sony FZ100
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II begins shipping tomorrow. Are you ready?! Receiving a camera as incredible as this one is exciting, and using it is super fun. Enjoy the anticipation.
I've been updating the Canon EOS R5 Mark II review page, and now is a good time to re-read it.
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II Setup page may also be soon relevant to you.
If you didn't preorder the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, now is the next best time to do so: B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | Amazon (all available countries) | WEX | Camera Canada
Just posted: Canon RF-S 3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye Lens Review.
Niche lens that inspires creativity.
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With the Canon EOS R5 Mark II in hand, it is time to find subjects, and few are cuter than whitetail fawns.
This one cooperatively posed in front of a distant background, which the Canon EOS R5 Mark II and RF 600mm F4 L IS USM Lens turned into a strong blur. Your eye sees nothing but deer (and a few raindrops).
ISO 1250
8192 x 5464px
Image quality test results are now available on the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD Lens page.
See the optical performance of this new super zoom lens.
Compared to the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens
Compared to the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens
Compared to the Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens
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Noise test results are now available on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II page.
Read the image quality discussion.
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Resolution test results from the Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens are now available on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II page.
As expected, these results appear identical to the R5 results — excellent.
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Tamron as shared the 1st Quarter 2024 Financial Results.
A selection of quotes:
"The interchangeable lens camera market grew by approximately 10% in both volume and value, driven by strong performance in mirrorless cameras."
"The interchangeable lenses market grew by approximately 10% in volume basis and approximately 25% in value basis."
"Net Sales and Operating Income showed double-digit or higher increase in all segments."
"Net Sales significantly increased by approximately 1.4 times and Operating Income significantly increased by approximately 1.7 times YoY."
"Achieved record high Net Sales and Operating Income for the 1st half of the year."
1H: "Sales of mainstay Photographic Products Segment increased by approximately 1.4 times"
"Own-Brand products sales are expected to increase by double digits due to new model launches and sales recovery in Europe and US markets."
"OEM products sales in the 1st half far exceeded the plan, leading to revised sales forecast decrease in the 2nd half compared to the 1st half. However, the initial sales forecast in the 2nd half, which are planned to decrease YoY revised upward to double-digit growth."
"The initial forecast for single-digit increase in Sales and Operating Income has been revised doble-digit increase by maintaining a high profitability due to higher gross profit from higher sales and favorable foreign exchange efforts."
Tamron now plans to introduce 7 new lens models in 2024, up from 6 in the original plan, and up from 5 in 2022 and 2023.
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