How To use Canon’s hdAlbum Download Designer Application (video tutorial)

Do you know Canon’s hdAlbum Download Designer Application? Learn how to create your own photo book.

The hdAlbum Download Designer Application allows you to create custom photo books to share your memories with family and friends. This application is best suited for advanced users who have previous experience using photo book software, or have desktop publishing experience. The functions and features of the Download Application are similar to popular photo editing software. Also, users who plan to create multiple books on their computer should consider using this downloadable software.

Canon’s hdAlbum is a great way for photographers, both hobbyists and professionals, to share their pictures. Even a busy soccer mom can look like a pro when they use hdAlbum to showcase snapshots of their family. This product can also be used by professional photographers and prosumers to meet their own photography portfolio needs as well as the custom photo book needs of their clients. Anyone who can appreciate the rich detail, vibrant color, and superb quality offered by hdAlbum photo books will benefit from this useful how to video.

hdAlbum photo books are printed using Canon’s DreamLabo 5000 production inkjet printer, utilizing Canon’s proprietary printing technology. The albums are printed on Canon premium photo paper and manufactured according to Canon’s strict quality standards, so you know you’re getting a high-quality product, every time. These books are meant to last, so you can share your memories for years to come.

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Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 available for pre-order at $1,399

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
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At a glance:

  • Canon EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/5 to f/40
  • Three Low Dispersion Glass Elements
  • eBAND, BBAR, and Fluorine Coatings
  • Ultrasonic Silent Drive Autofocus Motor
  • VC Image Stabilization
  • FLEX ZOOM LOCK, Zoom Lock Switch
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction
  • Removable Arca-Type Tripod Mount
  • Compatible with TAP-in Console

The new Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 lens can be pre-ordered at $1,399: Adorama | B&H Photo

A Bit of Everything (EOS 5D Mark IV, Dual Pixel RAW, G7X Mark II, C700, Milvus 100mm)

Above: Canon G7X Mark II Hands-On Field Test- TheCameraStoreTV

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

Subal Unveils Housing for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV – Dive Photo Guide

Canon 5D Mark IV Image Quality Comparison: Taking aim at the EOS 5D Mark III, D810, K-1 and A7R II – Imaging Resource

The Mighty Canon EOS 5D from Mark 1 to IV by Steve Huff – Steve Huff Photo

Canon 5D Mark IV brings dramatic dynamic range improvements to the 5D line – DPReview

Putting Image Microadjust to the test on the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV – DPReview

Introducing the EOS 5D Mark IV – Canon DLC

Good while it lasted: does the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV mark the end of DSLR video? – News Shooter

“Help, I Can’t Open These Raw Files!”: What Do When New Cameras are Released – LensRentals

Canon Goes for Gold with New C700 – No Film School

Forget subtle focus tweaks, Canon’s Dual Pixel RAW tech can give you an additional stop in the highlights! – Imaging Resource

Canon and Axis announce change of global sales and marketing framework for network video products and solutions – Canon UK press release

Canon Expands Professional 4K/UHD Display Lineup with Announcment of 24-Inch High-Luminance HDR Model and Industry-First 17-Inch 3840 X 2160 Model – Canon USA press release

Below: Canon 5D Mark IV Review – Real World Video Samples and First Impressions – Cinema5D

Below: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV RAW Files: Usable At 102,400 ISO? Download RAW files to find out – Fro Knows Photo

Below: Zeiss Milvus 2/100mm | Design, Handling, and Specs- Dustin Abbott

Datacolor Spyder5PRO Display Calibration System at $99.95 (reg. 179.95, today only)

Datacolor Spyder5PRO

At a glance:

  • Calibrate Laptops, Desktop Monitors
  • Includes Color Probe
  • 16 Calibration Choices
  • 3 Ambient Light Settings
  • Before and After Evaluation
  • Basic Display Analysis
  • Comes in a Reusable Box / Case

B&H Photo’s DealZone deal of today: the Datacolor Spyder5PRO Display Calibration System discounted and on sale at $99.95. Compare at regular $179.95.

B&H also has the Datacolor Spyder5ELITE on sale at $174. Compare at $279.

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Canon announce Canon EOS C700 4.5K Cinema Camera with global shutter

Canon EOS C700
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At a glance:

  • Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
  • Breech-Lock PL Mount
  • Up to 15 Stops of Dynamic Range
  • 4K up to 60 fps, 2K/HD up to 240 fps
  • Proxy Recording to SD Cards
  • Selectable Gamma and Log Curves
  • XF-AVC and ProRes Recording to CFast 2.0
  • Intuitive User Interface
  • Raw Recording Option

Canon announced he Canon C700. B&H Explora has an introduction to the C700 and Adorama Learning Center also has an introduction to the C700. There will be three versions of the C700, one of them coming with a global shutter.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. Introduces New Flagship EOS C700 Cinema Camera*

Ideal for Major 4K Cinema, Television, and On-Demand Streaming Productions

MELVILLE, N.Y., September 1, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the next step in the evolution of the Cinema EOS family of professional cinematography products with the new EOS C700, EOS C700 PL and EOS C700 GS PL cinema cameras.

Featuring a completely new, customizable, modular design, the EOS C700 meets the demands of today’s productions – from feature films to documentaries to episodic dramas. The EOS C700 and EOS C700 PL cameras feature a Super 35mm 4.5K sensor1 with wide dynamic range, and can be ideal for productions requiring 4K UHD TV or 4K DCI cinema deliverables. The EOS C700 GS PL features a Super 35mm 4K sensor with a global shutter to enable the distortion-free capture of subjects moving at high speeds. In addition to supporting the earlier XF-AVC2 recording format, the cameras also support Apple® ProRes.

Recognizing that customers today demand flexibility and the ability to respond to the changing needs of productions, the EOS C700 allows users to convert between EF mount and PL mounts, and between a standard CMOS image sensor and a global shutter CMOS image sensor at Canon service facilities3. The EF lens mount provides compatibility with Canon’s diverse lineup of over 70 interchangeable EF lenses as well as enabling use of Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. While the EOS C700 PL and EOS C700 GS PL allow use of industry-standard PL lenses and compatibility with Cooke /i metadata communication technology.

For those wanting to shoot and deliver High Dynamic Range (HDR)4 content, the EOS C700 and EOS C700 PL are ideal – providing 15 stops of latitude5, Canon’s proprietary Log Gammas (Canon Log3, Canon Log2 and Canon Log) and renowned color science. Additionally, these cameras seamlessly integrate with Canon’s professional 4K displays (DP-V2420, DP-V2410 or DP-V1770) for on-set color management and review that conforms to SMPTE ST 20846standards of HDR display.

To complement these powerful new acquisition tools, Canon has turned to its trusted partner Codex to provide a fully-integrated (no cables) recording and workflow option. The combination of the EOS C700 camera with the optional Codex CDX-36150 recorder allows for high-speed 4.5K RAW recording at up to 100FPS, 4K RAW at up to 120FPS, 4K ProRes at up to 60FPS, 2K ProRes at up to 240FPS and XF-AVC at up to 60FPS.

Canon’s new EOS C700, EOS C700 PL and EOS C700 GS PL are the first Cinema EOS cameras to support anamorphic shooting  by utilizing a “de-squeeze” function for monitoring7, making possible the creation of images with the 2.39:1 aspect ratio typical of cinema productions. Furthermore, enabling Full HD high-frame-rate recording at a maximum of 240 fps (crop8), the camera enables smooth playback, even when slowed down, for great emotional visual expression.

Along with the announcement of these cameras, Canon is also introducing optional accessories OLED 1920×1080 Electronic View Finder EVF-V70, Remote Operation Unit OU-700, Shoulder Support Unit SU-15, Shoulder Style Grip Unit SG-1 and B4 mount adapters MO-4E/MO-4P.

The EOS C700 and EOS C700 PL are currently expected to go on sale in December 2016, while the EOS C700 GS PL is currently expected to go on sale in January 2017. The EOS C700 and EOS C700 PL will have a list of $35,000.00 each** and the EOS C700 GS PL will have a list price of $38,000.00**.

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Canon announce XC15 4K UHD Video Camcorder

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Canon announced the Canon XC15 4K run-and-gun camcorder. B&H Explora has an introduction to the XC15 and Adorama Learning Center has also an introduction to the XC15. The XC15 will sell at $2,399, pre-order: Adorama | B&H Photo

Canon’s New Lightweight, Compact XC15 4K UHD Video Camcorder Ideal for News and Video Production

XLR Microphone Input Provides Audio Support in Addition to High-Quality 4K UHD Video Capture

MELVILLE, N.Y., September 1, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the XC15 4K Video Camcorder, a 4K UHD digital video camcorder for professional use that achieves high-image quality with a lightweight, compact body.

The new Canon XC15, which builds on the XC10 4K UHD digital video camcorder announced in April 2015, enables shooting with an external microphone through an XLR input and features the selection of visual-expression “Look” modes, including modes that allow it to match the look of other Canon professional cameras, making it ideal for use as a “B”-camera as well as for media and video-content productions.

The Canon XC15 ships with the MA-400 microphone adapter that, when attached, enables shooting with XLR-input microphones used in a wide range of media and content-creation applications. As a result, the camcorder supports the production of content that combines both high-image quality and high-sound quality with reduced noise. The MA-400 is also compatible with the EOS C300 Mark II camera.

Thanks to its high-sensitivity one-inch CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 5 image processing platform with high calculation-processing power, the new XC15 is capable of capturing high-image quality and low-noise 4K UHD video. Additionally, the camcorder features a compact, lightweight body design, measuring approximately 5.0 x 4.1 x 4.8 inches (WxHxD) and weighs approximately 2.1 pounds while also sporting a 10x optical zoom lens1, which facilitates shooting in confined spaces and environments that demand mobility.

The Canon XC15 4K UHD professional video camcorder is scheduled to be available in September 2016 for a list price of $3,000.00.* For more information, please visit usa.canon.com

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