Canon released a firmware update for the Canon EOS C70, which resolves an issue that emerged in July 2022.
Canon EOS C70 firmware 1.0.4.1 incorporates the following fix:
1. Fixes an issue, in which, in rare instances, the camera cannot be normally operated when operating the REC button with the camera set to the [Continuous Recording] function.
Venus Optics announced a new lens, the Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO, RF mount version available among other mount types.
The Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO sells at $499 and is available at Venus Optics.
Press release:
Anhui China, 22 September, 2022 – Venus Optics, the lens manufacturer that has been always endeavouring to invent unique lenses, is stoked to release the Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO. This mirrorless-designed macro lens offers a 40.9° angle of view on full frame sensors. And like many other Laowa macro lenses, it can focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity which makes it suitable for professional macro, portrait or a walk-around lens. It features an apochromatic (APO) design that chromatic aberration is compressed to the minimum. With 3 ED elements and 3 Ultra-High Refractive Index elements, the lens delivers an outstanding sharpness. Despite its metal housing, the lens only weighs 595g which is extremely portable. It comes with 4 mount options: Sony E / Canon R / Nikon Z / L mount and a price of USD499.
Up to 2x magnification
This new 58mm lens has the capability to focus from 2X magnification to infinity. The minimum focusing distance is 7.29” (18.5cm). Giving you more flexibility in subject selection. From tiny ant to larger dragonfly, you can capture it with one single lens.
More than a macro lens
Being able to focus infinity, the 58mm focal length (40.9° AoV) pair with the f/2.8 aperture give the lens more usage than just a macro lens. You can also use it for portrait, product photography or use as walk-around lens.
Apochromat (APO) design
The lens is engineered to suppress both longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration across in-focus & out-of-focus areas. Purple fringing and ghosting are controlled to the minimum throughout the aperture range. The APO design greatly reduces your post-editing time substantially especially in macro photography.
Outstanding sharpness and image quality
Specially designed for mirrorless system, the lens packed 3 ED elements and 3 Ultra-High Refractive Index elements. With a shorter flange distance, it is not only improving the image sharpness but also makes the lens more compact. It brings you a whole new macro shooting experience.
Deeper depth of field
The shorter focal length relative to 100mm would give greater depth of field. You can get more in-focus details from your subject under the same aperture. This gives you more control when creating unique visual narratives.
Smooth and Pleasant Bokeh
The 13 aperture blades would create smooth and pleasing bokeh. A stunning background can easily achieve.
Compact size
This lens weighs only 595g with the dimensions of Ø74 x 117mm, making it much smaller than other main-stream option in the market. You can carry it around without burden.
Internal Focusing
The internal focusing design avoids collision of the lens and your subject. It also reduces the chance for dust particles getting into the lens.
Two rather good deals at B&H Photo, but only for today. Lexar 128GB memory cards and a Sandisk 1TB SSD.
| Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x Memory Card (2-Pack) | SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD V2 |
| 128GB Capacity UHS-II / V90 / U3 / Class 10 Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s Max Write Speed: 260 MB/s Min Write Speed: 90 MB/s Records Full HD, 3D, and 4K Video Can Withstand Extreme Temperatures Built-In Write Protect Switch | 1TB Total Storage Capacity USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Up to 1050 MB/s Read Speed Up to 1000 MB/s Write Speed Bus Powered 256-Bit AES Hardware Encryption IP55 Water & Dust Resistance Carabiner Loop for Easy Transport |
Get the Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x Memory Card (2-Pack) on sale at $189.99 (reg. $349.99)
Get the SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD V2 on sale at $109 (reg. $249) – I own this one and can tell it is superfast, very small, and an excellent product. Highly recommended. Will soon get another one.
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Topaz Labs announced Topaz Photo AI, the company’s new flagship app.
Topaz Photo AI is the new “autopilot” for maximizing image quality. It offers AI-powered noise reduction, sharpening, and upscaling in one single, powerful app.
You can get Topaz Photo AI at the launch price and with additional 15% discount by using the code GETPHOTOAI.
If you want to learn more about Topaz Photo AI, I suggest the video below.
The press release:
Dallas, TX — September 15, 2022 — Topaz Labs is announcing Topaz Photo AI, which automatically detects and fixes image quality issues with deep learning, allowing photographers to focus on the creative editing process in much less time.
Autopilot for maximizing image quality
Topaz Photo AI will help photographers maximize image quality faster and more accurately than ever before by pairing its extensively trained AI models and deep learning capabilities with its brand new Autopilot inspector and improved RAW workflow options.
“Getting a clean, crisp, and high-resolution photo is really important, but the current process of increasing image quality is quite slow and error-prone. To solve this, we’ve built Topaz Photo AI to be an autopilot for image quality. It detects the unique problems in your image and intelligently applies the correct methods to maximize resolution, detail, and clarity,” says Eric Yang, CEO of Topaz Labs.
Topaz Labs has spent years training and refining its AI models to address some of the most common issues affecting the objective image quality of its users’ photos. With the Topaz Photo AI Autopilot, Topaz Labs is taking it a step further by automatically analyzing photos and applying the most appropriate models and optimal settings, freeing users up to apply the creative edits that make their photos uniquely theirs, which is something that no AI model can ever replace.
Canon ceased production of the Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro. The lens has been discontinued.
The Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro was released in 2017, hence it is not that old. Never the less, it appears that Canon has decided its end of life has arrived. If we are not wrong, this is the first TS-E lens that gets discontinued.
However, B&H Photo still has the Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro Tilt-Shift Lens in stock and ready to ship. Guess trhe “discontinuation process” starts in Japan, from where the here reported news is coming from.
[via asobinet]
TTArtisan launched a new inexpensive lens, the APS-C 25mm f/2, for RF and EF-M mounts.
At a glance:
Redefine “budget lens”. The TTArtisan APS-C 25mm f/2 sells at $55. More TTArtisan lenses are available at B&H Photo.
Free to carry, multi subject gear
The equivalence of a full frame is about 37.5mm, which is close to the natural field of human eyesight, and meets the shooting needs of various subjects from daily photography to visual art creation. The compact design improves portability, making it convenient for photographers to take it with them from time to time.
Large aperture increase creative fun
The maximum aperture can reach F2, which greatly enhances the degree of creative freedom – whether it is shooting in low-light environments or pursuing beautiful bokeh, the large aperture of F2 can meet your creative needs.
Excellent close-up function
The closest focusing distance is only 0.25 meters. Shooting scenes such as food, flowers, and small objects can show the details and beauty of these objects at a closer distance.
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