Tag: Canon
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Aperture v3.1.1, with more RAW support
This new update to Apple Aperture software addresses overall stability and performance issues, and also includes specific fixes that: address compatibility with the iLife Media Browser improve reliability when upgrading existing Aperture libraries address issues with publishing photos to MobileMe, Facebook and Flickr It should be complemented with the new update to Digital Camera RAW…
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Canon EOS 60D firmware v1.0.8
Canon offers a new firmware (v1.0.8) for the Canon EOS 60D. It fixes a phenomenon in which captured images may become overexposed when using the camera’s built-in flash or an external Speedlite in combination with the lenses listed below: a) EF300/4 L IS USM b) EF28-135/3.5-5.6 IS USM c) EF75-300/4-5.6 IS USM d) EF100-400/4.5-5.6 L…
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The real anatomy of the Canon 5D MkII
According to Mads Peitersen, inside the body of a Canon 5D MkII, you should not find a magnesium allow structure, but this is what you should see. Mads Peitersen creates paintings of this kind for several objects from our geek life.
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Dial locked on Canon SLR’s
Canon first proposed it in Japan, It comes to the United States now. On the Canon EOS 7D and EOS 5D MkII, it will soon be possible to return the camera to Canon repair services to have a new dial installed with a central lock button. What seems pretty simple could well be a revolution…
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New Canon firmware for EOS 7D & EOS 550D (T2i)
Canon just announced new firmwares for both cameras. Canon EOS 7D Firmware Update Version 1.2.3 Fixes a phenomenon in which the settings of the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 revert to the default settings when both the camera and the ST-E2 are set to auto power off. Fixes a phenomenon in which the Macro Ring Lite (MR-14EX,…
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A Canon 400mm f/2.8 prototype stolen
photo © 2007 Paul Friel | more info(via: Wylio)According to QueSabesDe.com, a photographer of the Reuters press agency who was currently testing the newly announced (but altogether unavailable) Canon 400 mm f2.8 EF L IS II USM saw it stolen from his hotel room. I’m nearly hoping that it will re-appear in the hands of…
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Delay for the Canon tele-lenses
In August, Canon had announced its newest lines of high-end pro tele-lenses (EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM) and a EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM zoom. Small issues with the manufacturing, with planned process improvements. Nevertheless, it will take us up to March 2011… We will have to be…
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Firmware v2.0.8 for the 5D Mark II
A firmware update (version 2.0.8) for the Canon EOS 5D Mk II. Fix for not using the user mode (C1, C2, C3) in video capture Fix for not releasing the shutter when Auto Power is set to “on” Fix for an over-exposure in LiveView mode when ISO setting is on L Fix for resetting the…
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Opinion: Canon EOS 5D MkII vs. Nikon D700
Allister Freeman is a photographer who recently switched from Canon to Nikon. In this post on his blog (Canon 5D Mark 2 versus Nikon D700 – My thoughts), he tries to give a hands-on experience report to support his switch. Actually, the most important of his issues was with ISO sensitivity and general behavior of…