We’ve seen quite a few wired and wireless DSLR controller options in our day — ranging from the creative DIY variety to the cool but expensive type — but we’ve never seen one that looks quite like this. The newly announced K-Circle from LockCircle looks like something Iron Man would use if he were into photography — assuming he shot Canon, that is.
As far as features go, the K-Circle will have you covered from all
angles. You can control just about every basic camera function,
including focus, aperture, shutter speed, recording start/stop, digital
zoom, ISO, and live view — they’ll all be available at your fingertips
from up to 150 feet away with the wireless K-Circle Remote Module. You
can even control multiple cameras on different channels.
If you have no need for wireless functionality (or if you want to
spend less money), you can also opt for the Basic Module: a Lemo/USB
connected version that offers all the same features from up to 50
tethered feet away. And choosing to go with the Basic won’t prevent you
from upgrading in the future: LockCircle has been kind (or wise) enough
to build a wireless receiver into the Basic as well, making upgrading to
the wireless version a snap.
The device is designed to withstand an incredible amount of abuse.
It’s crafted out of aluminum and comes in two finishes: titanium for the
wireless version and dark gun-metal for the wired model. As we
indicated above, the K-Circle is designed specifically for Canon DSLRs.
Specific pricing info isn’t available yet, but LockCircle is looking
to release the K-Circle by the end of February 2013. Until then, you
keep your eyes on the company’s website for any updates on this product.
(via planet5D)
Nauticam announced the NA-NEX5R underwater housing for Sony NEX-5R mirrorless camera with a depth rating of 100m:
Nauticam NA-NEX5R
Nauticam is extremely pleased to present the newest addition to
Nauticam’s extensive array of housings for the world’s finest mirrorless
camera systems – the NA-NEX5R. As the dominant force in mirrorless
interchangeable lens camera housings, Nauticam continues to bring
professional quality engineering to this increasingly demanding and
popular segment of the photographic community. The NA-NEX5R should prove
to be every bit as potent a tool as its extremely successful
predecessor: the NA-NEX5N. Sony NEX-5R
The NEX series of cameras have been wildly successful since their
introduction with good reason. Sensor size, resolution and image quality
are all squarely in the DSLR realm and the video specs have always been
superb. The 16 megapixel NEX-5R demonstrates Sony’s evolution as a
camera manufacturer as they continue to improve on already good products
in response to enthusiast demand. The end users are the winner in this
process as the top-notch image quality of the NEX-5N is preserved with
some useful improvements added to the functionality of the camera.
The most notable physical change on the NEX-5R is a new control dial
and programmable function button the top of the body. The control dial
allows direct control of aperture, shutter speed or other functions
depending on the camera’s exposure mode - greatly aiding settings
adjustment. The function button allows the shooter to select between
autofocus modes, metering modes, white balance, AF/MF, picture effects
and can be programmed with numerous other possibilities. The LCD touch
screen provides and exceptionally easy interface on land.
More improvements are hidden inside where the NEX-5R serves up a new
Fast Hybrid AF: a sophisticated combination of phase detection and
contrast detection that promises superior performance when used with
compatible lenses. Also debuting on the NEX-5R is built in WIFI and the
ability to utilize Sony’s PlayMemories Camera Apps. This growing list of
apps includes useful options like “Bracket Pro”, “Time Lapse” and
“Smart Remote Control” - allowing a smart phone to function as remote
viewfinder and release.
The new NEX-5R may be the Sony’s least expensive NEX camera, but it is a lot more than “entry level”. Nauticam NA-NEX5R
Nauticam is the recognized leader in underwater housings for compact
mirrorless cameras and has produced more aluminum NEX housings than all
other manufacturers combined. Nauticam continues to evolve the NEX
housing design with a myriad of refinements present on the new NA-NEX5R.
Designed by photographers to maximize the functionality of everything
underwater photography demands, the new NA-NEX5R exceeds expectations in
virtually every regard.
All Nauticam housings are designed for ease of use and maintenance
and the NA-NEX5R builds on this solid foundation. The Industry leading
features of previous housings are present such as the effortless (but
secure) single rotating housing latch, rugged machined aluminum case,
100 meter depth rating and the patented port locking system. A new rear
mounted housing o-ring makes maintenance easier than ever and a
re-engineered camera tray makes installation a snap.Of course dual fiber
optic synch ports are standard and take advantage of the supplied Sony
accessory flash.
Like all Nauticams, the NA-NEX5R is engineered for optimal
ergonomics. Every control is designed for easy access while maintaining
hand position. The Sony control wheel and new control dial are easily
accessed by thumb for DSLR-like control of aperture and shutter settings
in manual mode. The new function (Fn) button is immediately adjacent to
the patented two stage shutter release for rapid activation of settings
like focus modes and white balance function. The redesigned playback
and record buttons are easy and intuitive. The Sony accessory flash can
still activated and deactivated during a dive with a simple lever. Video
shooters will appreciate the dedicated ISO button located close to the
right thumb. Most importantly, Nauticam delivers all this friendly
functionality in a housing built to same rugged standard as their
top-of-the-line professional DSLR housings. A powerful system at a
modest price - the NA-NEX5R is ready to go at a moment’s notice. Ports for every Need
Nauticam has the most extensive line of compact ports in the
business. Port changes are easy and reliable with the Nauticam patented
locking port release system used in all their mirrorless camera
housings. Ports are available for the major Sony lenses that are useful
underwater, including the Sony 18-55mm, 30mm macro, 16m pancake, 16mm
pancake + FE adapter, and the 16mm pancake + WA adapter. Nauticam will
also be supporting the new Sony 10-18mm WA zoom and other underwater
appropriate lenses as they become available. An exciting option for some
photographers is the Nauticam E Mount Nikonos U/W Nikkor Lens Adapter.
This is a unique port adapter that allows NEX users to take advantage of
the legendary Nikonos optics from the 15mm wide angle to the 80mm with
extension tubes for super macro. Nauticam Build Quality
Only the finest materials and cutting edge manufacturing processes
are used to make Nauticam housings. The housing body is machined from
solid aircraft grade aluminum, then hard anodized making it impervious
to salt water and providing an impressive 100 meter depth rating. The
large acrylic LCD window is treated with an anti-reflective, scratch
resistant coating. Optional Rubberized Ergonomic Handles
The optional Nauticam Flexitray provides a lightweight, compact
mounting solution for strobe arms and the NA-NEX5R housing. Nauticam
uses a sophisticated over-mold process to produce extremely comfortable
rubberized ergonomic handgrips. The soft feel and ergonomic design make
the housing easy to grip and minimize hand fatigue on long dives. Both
single and double handle configurations are available for complete
customization, and each handle can be adjusted laterally allowing the
user to dial in perfect fit. A hand strap is also available for those
wishing an even smaller profile. Optical Flash Connectors for Inon S-TTL, and Sea & Sea DS-TTL
Reliable automatic flash exposure is available with Nauticam housings
and a variety of optically fired flashes. Inon Z-240, D-2000, S-2000,
Sea & Sea YS-110 Alpha, YS-01 and YS-D1 strobes provide automated
lighting, precisely reproducing the camera’s onboard flash at a
proportionally greater intensity. This system yields accurate TTL flash
performance with no electrical sync cables to flood!
Strobes can be attached to the housing via optional strobe mounting
balls on the handles or a single strobe mounting ball point on the
housing. The housing also features a cold-shoe mount for even more
mounting options. Specifications
New lenses soon? I have received my first announcement date of 2013. It’s apparently going to be January 8, 2013. What is coming that day?
I am told 2 new L lenses. The EF 35 f/1.4L II and EF 14-24 f/2.8L will
be announced. Both lenses would be available by the end of March 2013.
The EF 35 f/1.4L II is a complete redesign and has 2 UD elements.
This is a [CR1] for now as I try and get confirmation of the announcement date and the lenses that are coming.
Good-bye old friend Canon has officially discontinued the EOS 5D Mark II. Quite possibly the most popular and influential DSLR in history.
Some stock is still out there, but it won’t last for long.
The new CityWalker bag comes 3 versions and 2 color choices (blue or
black), to allow you to choose a bag that fits your needs. At the
bottom end, you have the CityWalker 10 which will fit a standard sized camera body with a 24-70 mm lens attached, an additional small lens, a flash, and a tablet.
The mid-range bag is the CityWalker 20,
which will fit a standard sized camera body with a 24-70 mm lens
attached, 1-3 additional lenses, a flash, and a tablet. And the high-end
bag is the CityWalker 30, which will fit a standard sized camera body with a 24-70 mm lens attached, 2-4 additional lenses, a flash, and a 15″ laptop.
I have been a fan of Think Tank Photo’s bags for a few years now. I’ve had an Urban Disguise 60 V2.0 shoulder
bag for awhile and love it. Though I have a tendency to over pack it
and it can be quite heavy. I was thrilled with the opportunity to test
out the new CityWalker 20 bag because it would force me to be a little
more selective in what I carry.
The CityWalker 20 is a great lightweight bag for walking around with
your essential camera equipment. The bag is very comfortable to carry on
your shoulder or across your body. The space inside is deceptive and
you can pack a lot of equipment in it. I gave this bag a week of daily
use and have to say that I love it.
My equipment list:
Canon 7D with battery grip and 60 mm f2.8 with hood attached.
70-200 f4.0 IS with hood reversed
Yongnu Speedlite YN560
Cactus v5 Flash radio transceivers (x2)
Think Tank Rain cover for City Walker
iPad & cable
12 pack AA Storacell battery holder
6 pack AAA Storacell battery holder
Sekonic L-358 Light Meter
Remote Camera Release
My equipment not shown.
From the “Sound Silencer” for the velcro straps to the removable
padded insert, Think Tank really thinks of everything when putting these
bags together. The shoulder strap is cushioned and has a nonslip
surface. The exterior is coated for water resistance and rain cover
fitted for this bag is included.
Conclusion
Think Tank Photo knows how to create amazing bags. I find myself
grabbing this bag more and more when I go out shooting. If you are
looking for a lightweight comfortable bag, you can’t go wrong with the
CityWalker.
All images credit: Think Tank Photo Disclaimer – I received the City Walker 20 bag as part of Think Tank providing this bag to SMUG (SmugMug User Groups) – http://www.smugmug.com/smugs/info/ - to help get the word out about their new bag.
Nikon has posted a firmware update for the Nikon Coolpix S800c digital compact camera. According to the company, Version 1,2 incorporates the following improvements:
The position information the GPS function attached to images was sometimes incorrect. This issue has been resolved.
If images were captured before the
playback mode icon is displayed, the date and time recorded was
incorrect. This issue has been resolved.
Olympus has issued a firmware update for the Olympus Stylus XZ-2 premium compact camera.
Version 1.1 improves image processing while shooting with the ISO
bracketing function enabled. To install the firmware update connect your
camera to your computer via USB and launch the Digital Camera Updater software.
LPA Design today released a new update to its ControlTL firmware for Canon versions of the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 PocketWizard radios. Available now, firmware version 6.200 for Canon adds compatibility with the Canon 5D Mark III digital SLR camera.
Any current owner of the ControlTL system can install this version via
USB connection and update for free using the PocketWizard Utility
(version 1.54 or later). For more information on how to update
PocketWizard products via USB connection, visit the website below.
PocketWizard® Photo Products Announces ControlTL® Firmware Update for Canon 5D Mark III
Update provides compatibility for Canon version MiniTT1® and FlexTT5® radios with the Canon 5D Mark III digital SLR camera
So. Burlington, VT – December 19, 2012
– LPA Design, manufacturers of PocketWizard Photo Products, the world
leader in wireless control of cameras, flash lighting and light meters,
announces today a new update to its ControlTL firmware for Canon
versions of its MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radios. Available now, firmware
version 6.200 for Canon includes compatibility with the Canon 5D Mark
III digital SLR camera. Any current owner of the ControlTL system can
easily install this version via USB connection and update for free using
the PocketWizard Utility. PocketWizard Utility version 1.54 or later is
required before installing this update.
“This latest release of ControlTL firmware further strengthens PocketWizard’s compatibility with the Canon brand of digital cameras
and flashes,” said Dave Schmidt, Vice President of Marketing at LPA
Design, the company that manufacturers PocketWizard Photo Products. “Our
engineers worked tirelessly to make this update available to our
customers that use the Canon 5D Mark III camera. Our goal is to provide
photographers with frequent important upgrades such as this because it
allows owners of PocketWizard radios to stay current as new cameras and flash units are introduced.”
Compatibility for the Canon EOS-1D X is not available at this time but firmware for this camera should be available in the near future. Learn more about our firmware development plan here:
About PocketWizard
Incorporating the latest radio technology, PocketWizard radio triggers
exceed the demands of the professional and serious amateur photographer
with durability, ease of use, advanced capabilities and legendary
reliability. PocketWizard products, including the PLUS® III, PLUS® II, MultiMAX,
MiniTT1® and FlexTT5® are made by LPA Design, based in South
Burlington, Vermont and sold by distributors around the world including
the MAC Group in the USA.
Lowepro has announced some new colour-ways to the range of camera
bags available as well as a new version of one of its most popular
sling bags. The new Lowepro Passport Sling II (£50, pictured) is
available in two new colour combinations – Black & Red and Mica
& Green. The Passport Sling II is an updated design, based on the
popular Passport Sling bag – and now features 30% more storage space
using a flexible camera storage box inside – which can be adjusted to
fit your kit. And just in time for Christmas, there’s a new ‘little
black number’ in the Lowepro range: the Lowepro Event Messenger series
(priced from £37) is now available in black as well as the original Mica
design.
Lowepro Press Release
New Season Make-Over & Colours on the Lowepro Catwalk
The team at Lowepro has announced some
new colour-ways to the range of camera bags available as well as a new
version of one of its most popular sling bags.
The new Lowepro Passport Sling II is
available in two new colour combinations – Black & Red and Mica
& Green. The Passport Sling II is an updated design, based on the
popular Passport Sling bag – and now features 30% more storage space
using a flexible camera storage box inside – which can be adjusted to
fit your kit.
The Passport Sling II fits two types of
camera configurations - with the removable divider and flaps built to
make quick and secure size adjustments. The larger configuration fits a
DSLR with attached zoom lens,
plus one extra lens or a flash. The smaller configuration fits a CSC
with attached zoom lens, plus two extra lenses or a flash and one extra
lens.
The new Passport Sling II is available in Black/Red or Mica/Green.
Guide Retail £50
New Season Make-Over & Colours on the Lowepro Catwalk
The team at Lowepro has announced some new colour-ways to the range of
camera bags available as well as a new version of one of its most
popular sling bags.
The new Lowepro Passport Sling II is
available in two new colour combinations – Black & Red and Mica
& Green. The Passport Sling II is an updated design, based on the
popular Passport Sling bag – and now features 30% more storage space
using a flexible camera storage box inside – which can be adjusted to
fit your kit.
The Passport Sling II fits two types
of camera configurations - with the removable divider and flaps built to
make quick and secure size adjustments. The larger configuration fits a
DSLR with attached zoom lens, plus one extra lens or a flash. The
smaller configuration fits a CSC with attached zoom lens, plus two extra
lenses or a flash and one extra lens.
And just in time for Christmas,
there’s a new ‘little black number’ in the Lowepro range – well, we all
know black never goes out of fashion!! The Lowepro Event Messenger
series is now available in black as well as the original Mica design.
Lowepro Event Messenger – now available in three sizes in black
Guide Retail from £37
With three different models in the
range, the Event Messenger bags are built to carry and protect Compact
System Camera (CSCs) kit, plus a laptop or tablet device and DSLR set up in the larger two versions (Event Messenger 150 & 250).
The ‘Grab-and-Go’ design features a
wide-access main compartment, together with a Dual-Mode Flap – which
allows the enthusiast to quickly switch
from maximum security mode to quiet close mode by unfolding or folding
the fasteners under the flap. The quiet close feature is ideal for
capturing shots during an event where discretion is required – ideal for
wedding or wildlife photographers for example.
For more details on the Lowepro range, please visit http://www.lowepro.com
Custom SLR has announced the general availability of its latest product, the Custom SLR ProDot.
A textured, press-on dot, the ProDot easily adheres to a range of
surfaces to provide more finite control and vibration dampening. “While
initially designed to be placed on top of a camera shutter button to
offer photographers a more seamless shutter-release,
free of residual vibrations, the ProDot is a remarkably-simple and
convenient accessory for virtually any push-button experience,” the
company says. “The emphatic response from the Kickstarter community, has
not only enabled us to bring the product to market, but has proven that
there is a demand for such a dynamic little accessory.” Available in
low-profile black, high-visibility red, and clear colorface the ProDot
is sold in packages of two for $9.95.
Press Release
Custom SLR Announces Immediate Availability of the ProDot, a Simply Convenient Camera Upgrade
After exceeding all fundraising
expectations for its just-concluded Kickstarter campaign, Custom SLR
will bring the tactile adhesive dot to market
SAN JOSE, CA, December 17, 2012 – Custom
SLR, a design company creating performance products that improve the
shooting experience for photographers,
today announced the general availability of its latest product, the
Custom SLR ProDot. A textured, press-on dot, the ProDot easily adheres
to a range of surfaces to provide more finite control and vibration
dampening. While initially designed to be placed on top of a camera
shutter button to offer photographers a more seamless shutter-release,
free of residual vibrations, the ProDot is a remarkably-simple and
convenient accessory for virtually any push-button experience. Today’s
announcement follows the close of the company’s latest Kickstarter
campaign in which the ProDot vastly out performed its stated goal by
more than tripling its funding target.
Photographers have long sought more
precision and control from their DSLR’s shutter-release, and the
ProDot’s textured surface and raised button-padding allow for a more
ergonomic feel and an instant improvement to that most critical
engagement point, the shutter button. Despite this original design
intent, the scope of use for the ProDot extends far beyond the
photography market, as the opportunities for this simple adhesive dot
are virtually limitless. For instance, any regular user of a computer mouse,
from graphic designers to journalists, can attach a ProDot to their
mouse for more reflexive clicks requiring less force, while heightening
control and reducing the impact of repetitive stresses. Consumer
electronics and video game enthusiasts will find their finite control
enhanced with a ProDot’s no-slip grip and welcomed finger cushioning
adhered to their controllers.
“At Custom SLR, we are photographers
who strive to improve the shooting experience for other photographers.
Initially, we had this very audience in mind for the ProDot, but quickly
realized that its use can be extended to a multitude of applications,
such as videography, sports and numerous finger-controlled devices,”
said Ivan Wong, Chief Operations Officer, Custom SLR. “The emphatic
response from the Kickstarter community, has not only enabled us to
bring the product to market, but has proven that there is a demand for
such a dynamic little accessory.”
While the applications for the
adhesive ProDot will continue expand in the hands of consumers, some of
the finger-saving experiences include:
· Relief for over-used buttons
on a variety of appliances, from contractors’ drills and power tools to
blenders, food processors and television remotes;
· Better grip and control for
athletes, be it on a golf putter, a mountain bicycle thumb shifter or
the trigger of a paintball gun;
· An ideal aid for the
elderly, the tactile nature of the ProDot makes buttons easier to
decipher on a cell phone, or makes an emergency call button more
reachable in dire circumstances;
· Anyone from hairstylists to graphic artists will welcome the padding on any spray-can tab.
Available in low-profile black,
high-visibility red, and clear colorface the ProDot is sold in packages
of two for $9.95. Brought to market through crowd sourcing site
Kickstarter, the ProDot successfully surpassed its fundraising goal in a
mere three days. To purchase a set of ProDots, please visit http://www.customslr.com/products/prodot
The ProDot is just the latest of Custom
SLR’s products to appear on Kickstarter. Its flagship offering, the
C-Loop, which effectively eliminates the tangling of camera straps and
enables the camera to hang safely at a photographer’s side, found
overwhelming success with Kickstarter backers. Following the C-Loop,
Custom SLR introduced the ergonomic Camera Split Strap and Glide Strap, which provide efficiency and comfort, as well as the multi-purpose M-Plate Pro Universal Tripod
Plate System to its product line of must-have photographic
accessories. Custom SLR is excited to bring the ProDot to the market,
as a photographic accessory as well as an invaluable tool across the
board.
About Custom SLR
Custom SLR was started by a passionate group of photographers, Anne, Ben
and Ivan, who like to design useful and innovative products. The
company launched in 2010 with its first product, the C-Loop camera strap
mount backed by funding provided via Kickstarter, the world’s largest
funding platform for creative projects. The ergonomic camera straps,
Split Strap and Glide Strap, followed in 2011. With a constant focus on
research and development, Anne, Ben and Ivan are always working on
finding new solutions to improve the shooting experience for
photographers. Custom SLR is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area
and for more information, visit http://www.customslr.com.
Dane-Elec has announced a range of UHS-I
Class 10 SDHC and SDXC memory cards. “Dane-Elec’s UHS-1 memory cards
are a game-changer for professional photographers and serious digital photography
enthusiasts,” stated Sherry Chapman, Dane-Elec director of marketing.
“Built for capture, storage and rapid transfer of high quality photos,
these cards have only one mission: Picture-perfect performance at
lightning-fast speeds. Photographers will never again miss a shot
because of their equipment.” Dane-Elec SDHC Class 10 cards are available
in 8, 16 and 32GB capacities. They deliver read speeds up
to 95MB/s and write speeds up to 90MB/s. The Class 10 cards are
available in 64GB and promise read speeds up to 95MB/s and write speeds
up to 60MB/s. Dane-Elec products will be on display at 2013 CES, in
Hospitality Suite 7-121 of the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.
Dane-elec Press Release
Dane-Elec Professional Memory Cards To Deliver Picture-Perfect Performance for Photographers at CES 2013
Class 10 SDHC and SDXC Cards Features Large Storage Capacities and Lifetime Warranty
Irvine, CA - December 18, 2012 - When it comes to photography, brilliant
shots require state-of-the-art equipment. Dane-Elec’s new Professional
UHS-1 Class 10 Secure Digital (SD) memory cards can meet the specific
needs of any professional or aspiring photographer. The newest
generation SD cards available in the market, Dane-Elec SDHC and SDXC
cards deliver picture-perfect performance and extreme data-transfer
speeds that allow you to archive and share your precious memories.
Dane-Elec products will be on display at 2013 CES, in Hospitality Suite
7-121 of the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (LVH), from January 8-11.
“Dane-Elec’s UHS-1 memory cards are a game-changer for professional
photographers and serious digital photography enthusiasts,” stated
Sherry Chapman, Dane-Elec director of marketing. “Built for capture,
storage and rapid transfer of high quality photos, these cards have only
one mission: Picture-perfect performance at lightning-fast speeds.
Photographers will never again miss a shot because of their equipment.”
The Dane-Elec SDHC and SDXC memory cards are optimized for high-resolution digital cameras and HD camcorders, with large storage capacities for HD video
recording. Whether capturing data-rich files in RAW format, taking
multiple consecutive high-quality photos or videos, or transferring
files from camera to computer, Dane-Elec’s Class 10 memory cards can
easily handle the task.
Dane-Elec SDHC Class 10 cards are
available in 8, 16 and 32GB. They deliver read speeds up to 95MB/s and
write speeds up to 90MB/s.
Dane-Elec SDXC Class 10 cards are available in 64GB. They deliver read speeds up to 95MB/s and write speeds up to 60MB/s.
The Dane-Elec Professional UHS-1 memory cards are available now. They feature a lifetime warranty from Dane-Elec.
About Dane-Elec
Dane-Elec is one of the largest manufacturers of flash memory products,
storage and consumer electronic devices in the world. For over 25 years
Dane-Elec has provided consistent quality and industry-leading products
to customers across the globe. Leading brands including Duracell, Marvel
Comics, Blizzard, Hello Kitty, Harry Potter, Disney and many more
around the world, rely on Dane-Elec’s expertise to deliver high quality,
customized storage solutions. Acknowledged as one of the authorities in
quality memory products, Dane-Elec Memory designs, assembles and
distributes its products through its own network in the U.S, Europe
(France, United-Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Scandinavia, Holland, Italy
and Spain), South America, Asia and Israel.
For the better part of a decade, there have been rumors and wishes spread around the interwebs for a 24-70mm f/2.8 IS lens to come about from Canon. Recently, we’ve seen Tamron introduce such a lens that is available for Canon DSLRs. Despite its positive reception, it’s still not a Canon L lens.
A lot of Canon shooters figured all hope was lost when Canon introduced the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS lens
earlier this Fall. For many, this was not the lens they were hoping for
and the 24-70mm f/2.8 lens with Image Stabilization seemed like a pipe
dream even more than before.
However, new rumors of the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens point to an
actual announcement in the next 18 months – most likely around the end
of next year. Canon Rumors reports that two sources have confirmed the lens’ existence and that it really will make it to market.
Is the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens the one you’ve been waiting for?
What are you willing to pay for it? (BTW, my guess would be that it
retails just south of $3k given the $2300 retail of the current non-IS
version.)
Manfrotto Lighting has announced the release of the new Lastolite 10m Off Camera
Cord.. Available in Canon or Nikon versions, the 10m Off camera Cord
has a single shoe mount and retains all TTL metering. Allowing the
photographer to extend to distance between camera position and his light
source, the Lastolite 10m Off Camera Cord is available now at a
suggested retail price of £63.
Manfrotto Press Release
Manfrotto Lighting Limited Announce Lastolite 10m Off Camera Cord
December 13th 2012 Manfrotto
Lighting Limited, the world’s leading manufacturer of backgrounds and
lighting control systems for the photo, video and cinema industry,
announces the release of the new Lastolite 10m Off Camera Cord.
The 10m Off Camera Cord is the latest
addition to the range of Off Camera Cords. Available in Canon or Nikon
versions, the 10m Off camera Cord has a single shoe mount and retains
all TTL metering. It allows the photographer to extend to distance
between camera position and his light source.
Main Features and Benefits:
1.Available in Canon or Nikon versions
2.10m (33’) long
3.Retains all TTL metering
Pricing and Availability:
The 10m Off Camera Cord is available now in Canon and Nikon versions at SRP £63 inc
proDAD has unveiled Defishr, an
automatic video fisheye correcting application for Windows. According to
the company, Defishr is highly effective at removing distortions caused
by very wide angle camera lenses on GoPro-type action cameras,
DSLR cameras fitted with wide angle lenses, and even mobile phones with
wide angle lenses. To remove fisheye from a video clip, a user simply
drags a video clip into the Defishr app, selects the camera model that
recorded the video from a drop-down list and the software corrects for
the distortion automatically. “Finally action camera users, professional
wide-angle lens
users and simply ‘all videographers and photographers’ have a simple
solution for removing unwanted distortion from otherwise good video”
said Andreas Huber, proDAD’s Managing Director. “Defishr is by far the
easiest and most effective video and photo de-warp solution currently
available and it’s quite affordable too.” proDAD Defishr is currently
available as an electronic download from the proDAD online shop at an
introductory price of £58.
proDAD Press Release
PRODAD® DEBUTS DEFISHR™ AUTOMATIC VIDEO “FISHEYE” CORRECTION APP; FLATTENS WARPED VIDEO & STILL IMAGES
New Defishr App Automatically Removes Unwanted Fisheye Camera Lens and Perspective Distortion Caused by Wide Angle Lenses on Popular Action Cameras, DSLR Cameras, and Mobile Phones
Northampton, UK, December 13th, 2012.
proDAD, the acclaimed developer of digital video effects and image
enhancement technologies, today unveiled a new innovation called
Defishr. Defishr is an automatic video fisheye corrector application for
Windows®. Defishr is highly effective at removing the warp and
perspective (compression) distortion caused by very wide angle camera
lenses on GoPro-type action cameras, DSLR cameras fitted with wide angle
lenses, and even mobile phones with wide angle lenses. Fisheye is most
commonly introduced to video shot on these types of cameras when the
camera pitches up and down, which causes the video to appear warped or
bent.
Defishr is as easy to use as it is
effective. To remove fisheye from a video clip, a user simply drags a
video clip into the Defishr app, selects the camera model that recorded
the video from a drop-down list and the fisheye distortion is instantly
corrected. Want more correction options? Defishr includes a suite of
manual lens correction tools to fine-tune the lens angle, zoom, even
rotate the video and correct minor camera placement problems. If a
user’s camera & lens combination is not in the list of camera
profiles, Defishr includes an innovative camera calibrator tool, which
can be used to create a custom camera profile. Corrected video is
rendered and exported from Defishr in industry standard formats.
Defishr Key Features at a Glance:
Fully automatic fisheye perspective distortion correction; ideal for
Improving video shot from action cams during mountain biking, skiing,
surfing, motorsports, aerial videography, and more;
Easy to use; no complicated multiple apps needed to manually remove fisheye distortion;
Corrects warp in video and also still images;
Ships with camera profiles for popular cams from GoPro® (including new
Hero 3 series), Contour, CamOne®, Samsung®, Apple®, and many others;
Included Camera Calibrator utility for creating a custom camera profile
or if a user’s camera/lens combination is not in the supported list;
Advanced manual correction options for users who need to rotate their
video or want to fine-tune their video further. Lens angle, zoom, pan,
and other parameters can be manually adjusted to correct minor camera
placement problems;
Original & corrected video is previewed side-by-side to see the results;
Corrected video is rendered and exported in industry standard formats;
Stand-alone Windows Application; fast and easy to setup and use. Compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.
“Finally action camera users,
professional wide-angle lens users and simply ‘all videographers and
photographers’ have a simple solution for removing unwanted distortion
from otherwise good video” said Andreas Huber, proDAD’s Managing
Director. “Defishr is by far the easiest and most effective video and
photo de-warp solution currently available and it’s quite affordable
too.”
Price & Availability:
proDAD Defishr is currently available as an electronic download from the
proDAD online shop and popular resellers for an introduction price of
£58. Learn more at http://www.prodad.com
About proDAD:
proDAD develops and distributes innovative video effects solutions for
creative video editing and multimedia applications. Founded in 1990, the
company serves the international market with numerous renown, and award
winning products including Adorage® and VitaScene® video effects
products, Heroglyph® video titling, and Mercalli® video stabilization +
rolling-shutter correction plug-ins. proDAD cooperates, on the
developmental level, with leading creative software developers including
Adobe, Apple, AVID, COREL, Grass Valley, MAGIX, and Sony. proDAD’s
headquarters are situated in the southwestern German town of
Immendingen, Germany, and maintains branch offices in the US and Japan.
Delkin has announced its plans to build a
consumer CFast card optimised for professional video applications.
“CFast combines the mechanical robustness and portability of the
industry standard CompactFlash card with the performance benefits of the
SATA interface,” explains VP of Sales and Business Development, James
Grassman. “In the Industrial space the transition from PATA to SATA
ports in single board computer designs created the demand for CFast over
a year ago. With the transition from 1080p capable DSLRs, camcorders,
projectors and televisions to emerging 4k video capabilities, we’re
excited to take our experience and knowledge of CFast and apply it to
build a version optimised for these new devices.” Specifics about the
new card haven’t been released yet.
Delkin Press Release
Delkin Celebrates 1 Year of Industrial CFast™ Memory & Announces Plans for CFast Video Cards
Poway, CA. December 13, 2012 - Delkin Devices, a US based manufacturer of flash memory cards and digital photography
accessories, today announces plans to leverage their experience in
Industrial and Commercial CFast design and manufacturing to build a
Consumer CFast card optimized for professional video applications. The
company began building and shipping CFast cards for embedded industrial
applications over a year ago and has shipped hundreds of units around
the world for applications from industrial automation, to aerospace, to
casino gaming, and even agriculture.
“CFast combines the mechanical
robustness and portability of the industry standard CompactFlash card
with the performance benefits of the SATA interface,” explains VP of
Sales and Business Development, James Grassman. “In the Industrial space
the transition from PATA to SATA ports in single board computer designs
created the demand for CFast over a year ago. With the transition from
1080p capable DSLRs, camcorders, projectors and televisions to emerging
4k video capabilities, we’re excited to take our experience and
knowledge of CFast and apply it to build a version optimized for these
new devices.”
The CFast specification by the
CompactFlash Association reports theoretical speed capabilities many
times faster than the world’s fastest CompactFlash memory card, making it the ideal storage medium for high resolution recording devices
that need to offload giant amounts of data in real time. With host
manufacturers such as Phase One already announcing plans to utilize this
new form factor in future devices, Delkin is looking forward to
offering a storage solution to compliment the future of video
acquisition and production.
While specifics about the new card
haven’t been released yet, Delkin has announced that they’ll continue to
build their current offerings that are optimized for Industrial and
Commercial environments and add a new third design for professional
video environments where speed is the critical factor. Delkin currently
builds 8GB-128GB CFast cards for Commercial applications and 8GB - 64GB
CFast cards for Industrial environments, with separately defined
temperature and write cycle specifications for each based on usage
application needs. The company excels in this space due to their focus
on carefully controlled BOMs (Bill of Material), product customization
in small batches, and US manufacturing capabilities.
About Delkin Devices, Inc.
Delkin Devices is a US based manufacturer of flash memory storage
devices and digital photography accessories. Since 1986, Delkin Devices
has invested in the design, development and manufacturing of unique
flash memory storage solutions for consumer applications such as
printers, computers, and cameras to industrial & commercial
applications in aerospace, gaming, agriculture, communications, and
more. Delkin’s US based corporate headquarters and manufacturing plant
support the United States, Canada and the Americas while their European
branch supports the UK and Europe. Delkin holds several worldwide
patents on award winning photography accessories and is proud to offer a
diverse range of products that aim forward the future of imaging,
including CF and SD memory, Fat Gecko® Camera Mounts, SensorScope® DSLR
Inspection & Imaging tools, Archival Gold® Media, Snug-It® DSLR Camera
Skins, Dual Universal Battery Chargers, Readers, Pop-Up Shades® LCD
Protection and more. Delkin Devices and its products have become
industry leaders in both industrial and consumer markets worldwide, and
continues to be a leading choice among professional photographers and
others passionate about digital photography. For more information, visit
http://www.delkin.com
Canon has launched a new 2/3” HD zoom lens called the KJ20x8.2B KRSD. The company first introduced its HDgc series of HD portable lenses five years ago to provide high optical performance at competitive prices for the then-emerging generation of lower-cost portable HD video cameras.
Designed to offer high-quality performance in a compact and lightweight
package, the KJ20x8.2B KRSD boasts a 1.0 second maximum speed over its
entire 20x zoom range. Focal lengths range from an extra-wide angle
8.2mm (60.7 degrees angular field of view horizontal in 16:9 aspect
ratio) to 164mm, combining with a f/1.9 maximum relative aperture – all
in a package weighing just 1.25 kg. The KJ20x8.2B will go on sale at the
end of February with a SRP of £4,090 + VAT.
Canon Press Release
Canon announces the new KJ20x8.2B KRSD 2/3” HD lens – high performance in a compact, affordable package
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 17
December 2012 – Canon today announces the launch of the new KJ20x8.2B
KRSD – a multipurpose 2/3” HD zoom lens designed to offer high quality
performance in a compact, lightweight package. Combining Canon’s
renowned optical excellence with affordable pricing, the new lens is
ideal for camera operators who require superior quality in applications such as wedding and corporate videos, education films and documentaries.
The KJ20x8.2B KRSD offers an
impressive specification alongside a compact design that guarantees
advanced performance and operability. Its 20x zoom lens offers a 1.0
second maximum speed over its entire zoom range, alongside a Minimum
Object Distance of 0.9M (10mm with Macro). Focal lengths range from an
extra-wide angle 8.2mm (60.7 degrees angular field of view horizontal in
16:9 aspect ratio) to 164mm, combining with a f/1.9 maximum reflective
aperture to provide excellent operational capabilities – all in a
package weighing just 1.25 kg.
Optical performance that outperforms the rest
The new lens has been developed to
deliver superior optical performance within its category. With tighter
control of MTF across the entire image plane, a minimisation of
chromatic aberrations and the maximisation of image contrast, the lens
delivers superb levels of picture sharpness.
Contrast is maximised thanks to
substantial reduction of flare, veiling glare and internal reflections.
The lens offers tight control of the geometric distortion at wide-angle
settings, while spectral transmittance characteristic is to HDTV
colourimetric standards. With relative light distribution optimised for
more open aperture settings, uniform brightness, excellent picture
sharpness and high contrast, operators can be sure of producing vividly
clear HD pictures.
Advanced technologies for pristine imaging
The superior optical performance of
the Canon KJ20x8.2B KRSD can be attributed to a range of Canon technical
innovations. A new optical design includes the precision optical
element and multilayer coatings, as well as Canon’s Internal Focus – a
floating optical system that vastly improves control of chromatic
aberrations. The lens also incorporates Shuttle Shot, an advanced
digital drive system that allows operators to precisely zoom between
pre-programmed focal lengths, instantly and on-demand.
Solid, reliable, rugged and Earth friendly
The KJ20x8.2B KRSD’s has been
manufactured to exacting Canon standards. A range of user-friendly
design features have been included, such as a compact drive unit mounted
to the lens at an ergonomically designed 12.5 degree angle, to improve
comfort and balance during operation. Like all of Canon’s current
lenses, the lens is also designed with the environment in mind, with the
use of any materials and substances potentially harmful to the
environment completely eliminated. Its high-grade design also makes it
suitable for shooting in a wide range of situations – offering
outstanding flexibility to complement its advanced performance.
The KJ20x8.2B will go on sale at the end of February with a SRP of £4,090 + VAT.
Leica has released a firmware update for the Leica S2 digital SLR camera. Version 1.0.4.2 adds support for the new Leica Super-Elmar-S 24 mm f/3.5 ASPH.
and Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH lenses and optimises
the shutter priority exposure mode (T) based on user feedback.
Furthermore, the installation of the new camera firmware is a
precondition for the use of Leica S-Lenses with central (leaf) shutters.
Registered S customers can now download the files containing the
firmware upgrade and an installation guide from the owners’ area at the
website below.
Gli illuminatori a led non sono certo una novità. Il loro successo e
la loro diffusione sono andati di pari passo con le sempre più avanzate
funzioni di ripresa video delle reflex digitali di ultima generazione.
Ma sono utili anche per le riprese fotografiche, grazie al fatto di
poter previsualizzare l’effetto che l’illuminazione restituisce sul
soggetto.
Tra i tanti prodotti disponibili sul mercato spicca il nuovo Yongnuo YN-300,
non tanto per il notevole numero di led utilizzati, ben 300, ma
soprattutto per il fatto di avere incorporato un sistema fotometrico. In
questo modo l’intensità luminosa si adatta automaticamente alla luce
ambiente, evitando di doverla regolare manualmente di volta in volta.
In dotazione troviamo un telecomando ad infrarossi utile per controllare
il Yongnuo YN-300 a distanza, una serie di adattatori per collocare
l’illuminatore sulla slitta flash, sugli stativi o su un supporto a
mano, ed anche degli utili filtri di correzione colore. Purtroppo la
batteria di alimentazione ed il relativo caricabatterie non sono
forniti: devono essere acquistati separatamente. Il prezzo in ogni caso è
molto interessante: il Yongnuo YN-300 è già facilmente reperibile online su ebay, con prezzi sotto agli 80 Dollari.
Via | Lighting Rumors
A New Canon Ultrawide Zoom This lens comes up every now and then as something that will be
added to the Canon lineup. A couple of patents that have referenced
this optical formula are out there, which tells us it’s something that
is on the minds of the R&D team at Canon.
I was told today that the lens is in the pipeline and will be coming
in 2013 if there are no more delays with lens production. I was told to
expect availability to be in late 2013, but the announcement date was
unknown at this time. It makes perfect sense that this sort of lens
would be announced with the imminent large megapixel camera that Canon
will unveil in 2013.
There were a few lenses that were to be announced in 2012 that will
be pushed into 2013. A lot had to do with production delays with the new
supertelephotos as well as the EF 24-70 f/2.8L II.
It seems we had barely finished testing the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 lens
when the first shipment of Canon 35mm f/2 IS lenses arrived. I’d
describe my feelings as more interested than excited. This finishes (I
think) the Canon wide-angle IS consumer-grade lens trilogy.
We’d found the previous members, the Canon 24mm f/2.8 IS and Canon 28mm f/2.8 IS good lenses at premium prices. We had some interest in the Canon 35mm f/2 IS, although I have to admit that Sigma’s preemptive strike with an excellent 35mm f/1.4 at
almost exactly the same price had dampened that enthusiasm a bit. For
those of you who don’t have a scorecard handy, this is the current
autofocus lens lineup at 35mm if you’re shooting Canon.
For those who don’t mind manually focusing, there are also the Zeiss 35mm f/2 ($1117) and f/1.4 ($1843) lenses, and the RokiBowYang 35mm f/1.4 at $479. Nice to have choices, isn’t it?
OK, let’s start with a comparison shot in the Luxurious Lensrental’s
Lab (yes, that is indeed an authentic particleboard work table). The new
Canon 35 f/2 IS is a bit bigger than I expected, and has a plastic
barrel, but seems solidly made. I’m not sure it’s meaningful, but the 6
people here who’ve handled it to a person commented on the manual focus
ring feeling a bit different. Several said, “It feels like a Nikon lens”
which isn’t a bad thing, just different.
Left to right: Canon 35mm f/2, 35mm f/2 IS, 35mm f/1.4 L, and Sigma 35mm f/1.4
Today’s Testing
We did our usual Imatest work today, but also are going to look at some results from our new optical bench that we’ve been playing with testing. This gives us, in addition to our Imatest
results, the ability to evaluate lenses focused at infinity, test
without using a test camera, and access to some data we haven’t had
before.
Aaron, pretending he knows what he’s doing at the Wells bench.
As always, this isn’t a review; I’m not a lens reviewer. It’s the
results of putting the lens through our normal intake tests. Well, and
this time doing a few extra things in the name of further education.
Also, as always, my summary comes first, for those of you who have trouble reading more than 150 words without a picture.
This is a nice lens with a very nice IS system at a fairly high
price. If you need a 35mm Image Stabilized lens, this is the one for
you. If you don’t need an Image Stabilized lens, it’s not. Not when you
can get the Sigma for the same money. Or you can get the
still-surprisingly-good-and-a-real-bargain 35mm f/2 for less than half
the money.
On To the Tests
We had only 5 copies of the new Canon 35mm f/2 IS, and pulled 5
copies each of the Canon 35mm f/1.4 and Canon 35mm f/2 Canon lenses, as
well as the 35mm f/1.4 Sigma in Canon mount.
First I’ll put up our usual graph of Imatest results. These were all
shot at f/2 to equalize things. Center sharpness is the horizontal axis,
13 point average sharpness the vertical axis, measured in line pairs /
image height from 5D II raw files.
The biggest reason I included this graph was as an example that bad
lenses are really different then lens-to-lens variation. You can see one
of the 35mm f/1.4 lenses was bad, all alone down there at the bottom.
How bad? You would have passed it looking at an online-size jpg, but at
100% on a monitor it was clearly not sharp.
From a resolution standpoint it is pretty
clear that the Sigma 35mm has the best MTF50. The Canon 35 f/1.4 L shot
at f/2 maybe is a bit better than the new f/2 IS which is probably a bit
better than the old 35mm f/2. They’re all close, though, that may just
be hair splitting. But charting the numbers (throwing out the bad 35L,
of course, and replacing it with a good copy) provides a bit more
detail.
Center MTF50
Avg MTF 50
Corner MTF 50
Canon 35mm f/2
835
685
240
Canon 35mm f/2 IS
840
715
390
Canon 35mm f/1.4 @ 1.4
660
565
345
Canon 35mm f/1.4 @ 2
830
725
490
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 @ 1.4
775
665
445
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 @ 2
915
775
545
Showing 1 to 6 of 6 entries
Looking at the average (mean) for center,
average, and corners shows a bit more about the lenses. The old 35mm f/2
does quite well in the center and mid-lens areas, but it’s pretty awful
in the corners. The new 35mm f/2 IS and the classic 35mm f/1.4 L do
much better in the corners, with the 35 L (stopped down to f/2) clearly
better than the new f/2 IS. But the Sigma does better than any of them.
As always, remember these are just one measurement of resolution. There’s a lot more to a lens than resolution, of course.
Our new toys let us do some other
measurements as well. Chromatic aberration is low for the Sigma and the
new IS f/2 lens at 0.7% and 0.9% respectively at the lateral edges. The
Canon 35mm L is higher at 1.3% and the original 35mm f/2 far worse at
almost 2%. The Sigma also had the lowest distortion at 1% barrel, with
the 35L higher at 1.3%, and both the new and old 35mm f/2 versions at
1.4%.
One other thing that’s interesting is to
compare sagittal and tangential MTF lines from center to corner on the
lenses. Below are the measurements for Canon 35mm f/2 IS and the Sigma
35mm f/1.4. Notice that these show MTF30, not MTF50 as we reported
above, so the numbers are different. I didn’t put the graph of the Canon
35L up, but it’s nearly identical to the f/2 IS graph below.
Canon 35mm f/2 IS
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 @ 1.4
Notice the Canon horizontal and vertical lines are very equal and
even, while the Sigma shows much more astigmatism (this is true on
multiple copies, not just the one used in the example). I’m not the
world’s authority on such things, but this may well explain why some
people are finding the Sigma’s bokeh (out-of-focus highlights) less
attractive than the Canon’s. Hopefully some of the readers who are more
bokeh knowledgeable than I will comment on this.
On the other hand, here’s one of the interesting advantages of being
able to also test at infinity now. Below is a graph of MTF at various
frequencies from the optical bench, so this is at infinity, rather than
12 feet like Imatest result above was. This shows the Sigma (on the
left), with almost no astigmatism at infinity.
It will be interesting to see if bokeh appearance varies with
shooting distance with that lens. It may not, of course, there are lots
of other factors that contribute to bokeh.
Left to right: Sigma 35mm f/1.4, Canon 35mm f/1.4, Canon 35mm f/2 IS
Don’t ask me about the 35mm f/2 original version because I didn’t
check it. I really do have stuff I’m supposed to do besides play with
the testing equipment and new lenses.
Conclusion
I’m afraid this is a rather dull and boring post that doesn’t tell
you anything you probably hadn’t already assumed. If you like to shoot
35mm and need Image Stabilization for the type of shooting you do, this
will be a very nice lens and worth the money. Otherwise, you’re probably
better off with something else.
Roger Cicala and Aaron Closz
Lensrentals.com
December 2012
Canon has issued a firmware update for the Canon 6D,
which “Fixes a phenomenon which prevents movie files shot using Canon
EOS 6D Digital SLR cameras from being played back on YouTube.”
You can download the update on Canon’s website.
Panasonic has announced a delay in the launch of its new Lumix DMC-GH3 Micro Four Thirds camera
(body-only version). Originally scheduled for a December 13th release,
the Panasonic GH3 camera body’s launch has been pushed back to December
29th. Do note that this decision only affects the body-only
configuration; two kits - one with the 12-35mm f/2.8 lens and one with
the 14-140mm superzoom - are going on sale today in Japan, according to
schedule.
The HDRI Handbook 2.0
is a new book from Christian Bloch that updates the original HDRI
Handbook from 2007. It is a 672 beast of a book covering all things HDR.
“It has been completely rewritten and is packed with practical hints
and tips, background knowledge, reference tools, breathtaking artist
portfolios, and inspiring interviews. The book includes dozens of new
step-by-step tutorials, which are easy to follow with the material
provided on the DVD. Beginners will get a methodically solid
introduction and advanced readers will be able to refine their technique
to perfection.”
The HDRI Handbook 2.0 retails for $59.95; however, it is currently available for $31.62 on Amazon.com.
Adobe has released final versions of Lightroom 4.3 and Camera Raw 7.3, which are now available on Adobe.com. The update adds HiDPI support within the Lightroom Library and Develop modules for the MacBook Pro w/ Retina Display and includes additional raw file format support for 20 new cameras.
Lightroom 4.3 and Camera Raw 7.3 offer RAW support for the following cameras:
Bug fixes via Lightroom Journal for Lightroom 4.3 include the following:
Autolayout produces a Book with the correct amount of pages but
without any images added. Please note that this only occurs when the
filter is set to “Unused”.
Uploading large panorama images to Revel cased Lightroom to crash.
The “Unused” filter was not properly filtering images within the Book Module.
Lightroom hangs while changing the Exposure adjustment by typing in a
numeric adjustment. Please note that this only occurs when the Enter
key is not typed to confirm the adjustment and another Develop
adjustment is tried. Also please note that this only occurs on Windows.
After creating a new folder in Lightroom, attempting to undo that folder can sometimes cause a corrupt catalog.
An image can be simultaneously flagged as both a Pick and Reject at the same time.
Using multiple colors within a single text cell within the Book Module can cause Lightroom to crash.
Unable to post photos to Flickr when the image filename contains an apostrophe.
The active Develop slider, the one controlled with + and – keys, defaults to Exposure when moving from one photo to another.
Catalogs from Photoshop Elements 11 would not update in Lightroom.
Site titles longer than 70 characters created in the Web Module can cause Lightroom to freeze.
Cell padding linking lost between sessions.
Deleting the top image in a stack causes the entire stack to disappear.
Tethered capture fails when turning camera off and back on. This
also can occur if the camera goes to sleep and then wakes. This occurs
only with Canon cameras and on Mac only.
Cropping an image to a small size sometimes causes the image in Develop to become blurry.
AVCHD video formats are not properly importing into Lightroom. Please note that this only occurred on Mac.
Enable Profile Corrections does not auto find iPhone 4 profile.
Crop doesn’t update in second monitor if navigator panel closed. Please note that this only occurred on Mac.
TIFF files can experience tonal shifts within Lightroom.
Mask overlay are displayed in filmstrip and navigator. They should only be displayed in the Develop Loupe.
Video files created on an iPhone 4 flickers when played in Lightroom.
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