Product Advisory: Some Sigma Lenses have problems with Canon EOS Rebel T6s Live View Mode

Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Sigma released a product advisory for some of their lenses. Issues with Canon’s new EOS 760D/Rebel T6i live view mode have been observed. A free firmware update is on its way.

Notice to our Canon mount lens users

Thank you for purchasing and using our products.
We have found that Live View Mode cannot be used on the EOS8000D (RebelT6s /760D) and EOS KissX8i (RebelT6i /750D) released on April 17th 2015 by Canon Inc. with some of SIGMA’s Canon mount interchangeable lenses. For those who own the lenses, we are going toprovide a firmware update free of charge.

[Phenomenon]
When the Live View Mode button on the camera body is pressed, the operation stops without displaying images on the rear LCD monitor.

[Products and Serial Numbers that require the firmware update]

Current models

17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM　　　　　　No. 12651501 or later
18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM　　　　　　No. 13044001 or later
APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM　　　　　　No. 12713001 or later
APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM　　　　　　No. 12902001 or later
120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports　　　　　　No. 50064494~ 50347793
APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM　　　　　　No. 12669751 or later

Discontinued models

17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM　　　　　　No. 12665001 or later
18-200mm F3.5-6.3ⅡDC OS HSM　　　　　　No. 12851001 or later
18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM　　　　　　No. 12656101 or later
APO 50-150mmF2.8 EX DC OS HSM　　　　　　No. 12839001 or later
APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM　　　　　　No. 12676440 or later
APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM　　　　　　No. 12971601 or later

[via Sigma Rumors]
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Adobe Lightroom 6 is official (comes as CC and standalone version)

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Adobe just released Lightroom 6/Lightroom CC. All new features are listed on Adobe’s page, a comparison between Lightroom versions is here (LR CC, LR 6, LR 5), the new version can be downloaded here. The new Lightroom will come as a standalone product, and as part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud plan.

Adobe Lightroom 6: Adorama | B&H Photo  – if you’re looking how to update from LR4/LR5 to Lightroom 6 have a look here.

Support for the following Canon cameras has been added:

  • Canon EOS 5DS
  • Canon EOS 5DS R
  • Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i, Kiss X8i)
  • Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s, Kiss 8000D)
  • Canon EOS M3

Among the highlights of Lightroom 6 are HDR imaging, Panorama Merge, facial recognition, new slide shows, and more. Watch the Lightroom 6 introduction videos below to learn more.





KIPON announce world’s first Canon EF-MFT autofocus electronic adapter

Lotsa exciting news today, here is another one.

Kipon announced a new Canon EF-MFT autofocus electronic adapter. An excerpt from the press release:

Five years ago, KIPON developed out world first mechanic adapter with built-in iris, to use Canon EF lens on MFT(m4/3) body, to solve the problem for only electronic iris control of Canon EF lens. Today still KIPON, we bring to market a new world first full Auto-focus adapter, to use Canon EF full frame and EF-S Apsc lens on MFT(m4/3) body.
This adapter equipped with electronic contact and built-in circuit board with chip, besides auto-focus and stability function, also can transmit precise EXIF information to the camera body.
The market price for this adapter is 285USD,will be on sale from May 10, 2015.

Kipon adapters are available on eBay.

[via 43 Rumors]

Adobe Lightroom CC listed at Adorama, and first article

Today Adobe will launch Lightroom CC/Lightroom 6. It is already listed at Adorama for $149, and there is a first LR CC article at PC Magazine:

Lightroom CC is now available as part of an Adobe Creative Cloud Photography subscription ($9.99 per month) or as the equivalent standalone $149 perpetual-license Lightroom 6 application. But the single purchase option won’t include syncing photos to Adobe’s mobile apps, such as Lightroom Mobile, Slate, and Voice. Adobe uses a smaller-footprint version of the photo file called Smart Preview for transmitting to Web and devices, so bandwidth and storage aren’t taxed unnecessarily.

The new Lightroom will come as a standalone product, and as part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud plan. Stay tuned, he release will happen in a few hours.

 

Canon Named Leader in IDC MarketScape on Smart Multifunction Peripheral Assessment Report

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Canon Named as a Leader in IDC MarketScape on Smart Multifunction Peripheral Assessment Report

Report recognizes Canon’s strategy for growth and commitment to research and design in managed print and document services

MELVILLE, N.Y. – April 20, 2015 – Canon, U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, for another year ,has been positioned as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: U.S. Smart Multifunction Peripheral 2014-2015 Vendor Assessment, doc #254761, March 20151 report, for being innovative and excelling in the pace and productivity of its research and development efforts with respect to managed print and document services. The report cites Canon’s achievement in demonstrating strengths in all of IDC’s key requirements to help ensure MFP market success, including a broad product portfolio, leading MFP market share, support for a wide range of customer targets, pricing models that fit customer requirements and a solutions/services model to help drive value-added differentiation.

“The evolution of today’s market requires MFPs to no longer be simply copy/print-focused devices, but high-performance business information systems,” said Keith Kmetz, vice president, Hardcopy Peripherals Solutions and Services, IDC. “As in the past, Canon’s strategy for growth, including investments in software platforms, software applications and services delivery, has helped ensure that its MFPs provide for the market’s requirements.”

“Canon takes great pride in our deep understanding of customer requirements and long-standing reputation for technology leadership,” said Junichi Yoshitake, senior vice president and general manager, Marketing, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A. “We are honored to be recognized as a leader and look forward to continuing the Company’s commitment to research, design and innovation.”

For more information about Canon technology, visit www.usa.canon.com.

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Canon Improves XF205 Functionality with Free Firmware Update

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Canon Improves XF205 Functionality with Free Firmware Update

London, UK, 21 April 2015 – Canon today announces new firmware for its popular XF205 Full HD camcorder, which improves the camera’s noise ratio in low light conditions¹ and enables live streaming of content over IP networks. Developed following feedback from a variety of XF205 users – from broadcasters to wedding videographers – the new firmware also enhances the XF205’s standard of performance and recording modes.
Improved low light performance, reduced noise – a new image quality setting

The first firmware update, available now, will enable a new image-quality setting, allowing users to record footage with reduced noise, even in low-light conditions. The new update gives operators the freedom to choose their preferred image quality based on their shooting requirements. Users can select from the current default setting, which prioritises the camera’s high-resolution shooting, or the new setting, which gives priority to capturing video footage with reduced noise.

 

Support for live IP streaming
An additional firmware update, available from late June 2015, will enable the XF205 to steam video footage over IP networks, a practice widely used by the broadcasting industry. By enabling this feature, users will be able to transfer live footage to news programmes and video-sharing websites. Additionally, the new firmware will allow the XF205 to work with Fujitsu’s video transmission equipment – the Fujitsu Network IP-900IID and IP-920D HD/SD Compact Video Decoders² – as well as software³ supporting IP streaming. With this new feature, users will be able to stream video over an IP network without having to alter existing video-capture and editing workflows, such as those employed at broadcasting stations.

Enhancing XF205 functionality
In addition to the IP video streaming functionality, the new firmware will also enable XF205 users to take advantage of two new recording features. Firstly, when recording in MP4 format, videographers will be able to use slow and fast motion recording – slowing down action up to 40 percent, or speed up video by up to 250 percent. Additionally, when choosing Wi-Fi settings on the XF205, the selection menu will feature an improved user interface, delivering intuitive and easy to understand operability.

¹The new image quality setting results in a slight decrease in resolution compared to the image quality setting originally employed in the XF205

²The Fujitsu Network IP-900IID and IP-920D are trademarks of Fujitsu Limited, registered in Japan and other countries. The Fujitsu Network IP-900IID and IP-920D are scheduled to support the XF205 from April 2015. The Fujitsu Network IP-900IID and IP-920D HD/SD Compact Video Decoders may not be available/sold in all regions

³Details regarding tested software are scheduled to be made available in late June 2015 on Canon’s Japanese-language professional digital video camcorder homepage: canon.jp/prodv
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