A Bit of Everything (Canon News and other stuff)

Above: ‘The Shot’ by Canon Master Krystle Wright

An average image doesn’t cut it for Adventure Photographer Krystle Wright. In ‘The Shot’ she pushes herself and her gear to absolute extremes to capture something exceptional.


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Master your Canon: Photographing a wedding with your Canon DSLR – Amateur Photographer

77 photography techniques, tips and tricks for taking pictures of anything – TechRadar

Photographing People & Pets for the Advanced Amateur or Aspiring Pet Photographer – Canon Digital Learning Center

Canon XC10 Firmware Update – Improved AF Test – NewsShooter

The Canon 1DX mkII 4K video DSLR reviewed by Jon Roemer – NewsShooter

Field Test: Bird Photography with the Canon 7D II and 300mm f/2.8 II – PetaPixel

Meyer-Optik Will Make Rare, Special Edition Gold-Plated Trioplan 100mm – PetaPixel

7 Reasons Why I’m Still a Nikon DSLR User, by Thom Hogan (editors note: the article discusses the benefits of DSLR over mirrorless cameras. What is said perfectly applies also to Canon gear) – PetaPixel

Canon EOS 80D Review – Fenchel & Janisch


Below: How to use manual selection of Auto-Focus points part 1 & part 2


Below: Canon Explorers of Light – Sam Abell

Canon refreshes its PIXMA range with two new All-in-One home printers (MG3050 and MG2550S)

Canon press release:

London, UK, 12 July 2016 – Canon today unveils two new All-in-One PIXMA inkjet printers – the PIXMA MG3050 series and PIXMA MG2550S. Designed for the home, both new models are perfect for printing high quality documents and photos, and the compact, sleek design, means they easily fit into any study or home workspace.

Photo enthusiasts can enjoy bringing their pictures to life in vivid, vibrant colours on the new PIXMA MG3050 series and PIXMA MG2550S with Canon’s hybrid ink system, using dye and pigment based inks together for beautiful photos, as well as crisp, sharp text in documents. For photo-lab quality prints and fine detail in an instant, the FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) cartridge ink lets you create virtually grain free, smooth prints, while XL cartridges allow you to print more pages.

Connected printers for a connected world
Using Wi-Fi connectivity, the PIXMA MG3050 series enables wireless printing from laptops and PCs as well as smartphones and tablets using the Canon PRINT app, while cloud printing means you don’t need to be in the home to get your prints started – you can print from services and social media platforms including Instagram™, Facebook™, Google Drive™ and more. Quickly connect devices at home with Access Point Mode to wirelessly use the printer without even needing to be on the same Wi-Fi network. For days when you’ve no time to spare, documents can be scanned and sent directly to your mobile device so you can take them with you.

Freedom to be creative
For creative inspiration, the PIXMA MG3050 series and PIXMA MG2550S include My Image Garden for Mac or PC, which organises all photos in one easy-to-use location before creating unique photo layouts automatically, making beautiful displays and prints possible in an instant. The printers also come with access to CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM, an online service for Canon genuine ink users featuring inspirational designs and projects from professional artists and photographers.

With the PIXMA MG3050 series, photo enthusiasts can create new 5×5” square style photo prints, perfect for framing and displaying in the home or even printing as gifts for friends and family. You also have access to Easy-PhotoPrint+ from a tablet, PC or Mac, helping you get creative using images stored on mobiles or in the cloud, with templates including greeting cards, calendars and more.

PIXMA MG3050 series key features:

  • Smartphone and cloud printing with the Canon PRINT app
  • High-quality printing, copying and scanning
  • 8 ipm mono, 4 ipm colour
  • Easy-PhotoPrint+ for creative printing
  • Simultaneous Wi-Fi and Access Point Mode connectivity
  • Optional XL cartridges for lower print costs

 

PIXMA MG2550S key features:

  • High-quality printing, copying and scanning
  • 8 ipm mono, 4 ipm colour
  • My Image Garden software
  • Auto Power On when you start printing
  • Quiet Mode for reduced noise during operation
  • Optional XL cartridges for lower print costs

Canon USA Announces New Executive Appointments

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Canon press release:

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 11, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced the recent promotion of Mr. Nobuhiko Kitajima to vice president and general manager of the business imaging solutions group as well as the appointment of Mr. N. Scott Millar as vice president and general manager of corporate human resources.

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A Bit of Everything (Canon News)

Above:Miami Derezzed [4K Hyperlapse & Aerial] by Oliver KMIA

Today’s Gold Box deals at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, B&H Photo, eBay and Adorama

Flying with legends: Life in the clouds with John Dibbs – Canon Professional Network

Macro Photography Projects for a Rainy (Or Hot) Day – Canon Digital Learning Center

Sheffield Doc Fest 2016: Nick Read on shooting cinematic feature docs with the Canon C300 – NewsShooter

This YouTube Channel is All About DIY Repairs on Cameras and Lenses – PetaPixel

Canon Said My Lens Was Dead… So I Fixed It Myself for $140 – PetaPixel

Canon Announces Filmmaker Anna Akana as Its Next Rebel With A Cause, Continuing a Year-Long Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Canon EOS Rebel SLR Camera – Canon USA

Photography Myths and Stereotypes | Can UV Filters Actually Ruin Your Images? – SLR Lounge

What Is Canon’s Ultimate Portrait Lens: 85mm, 100mm, 135mm, or 200mm? – Fstoppers


Above: Mind-Blowing Experiments with Infrared Cinematography – No Film School


Above: 1,000 Hours and 300,000 Photos Went Into This Timelapse of Europe – PetaPixel

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II firmware 1.0.2 released (Sandisk CFast memory cards issue)

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Canon released a firmware update for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II to address the issues with Sandisk CFast cards. Download the update here.

Changes:

Firmware Version 1.0.2 incorporates the following functional improvements and fixes.

1. Incorporates countermeasures for a phenomenon in which the bottom part of still images recorded to SanDisk CFast cards become corrupted.

2. Enhances communication reliability between the camera and CFast cards.

If you are using the affected CFast cards, after having updated the camera firmware to Firmware Version 1.0.2, please make sure to use the camera to format the CFast card.

The Version 1.0.2 firmware being released at this time is for cameras with Firmware Version 1.0.0. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.0.2, it is not necessary to update the firmware. When updating the firmware of your camera, please first go over the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware. The firmware update takes approximately six minutes.

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