Schneider-Kreuznach Confirms Xenon FF-Primes (T2.1/35mm, T2.1/50mm and T2.1/75mm)

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Schneider Kreuznach will soon launch a new series of lenses for full-frame sensors, called Xenon full-frame primes. These high-profile lenses are made for DSLR-videographers (support for 4K resolution) but are perfectly suited for still photography too. Three lenses will make up the initial line-up: T2.1/35mm, T2.1/50mm and T2.1/75mm.

Press release:

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Ten More Days Of Canon Rebates On DSLR, Lenses, and Bundles

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B&H extended the Canon Rebates to more gear, and the well known DSLR + Lens bundle rebates are are also live! Savings can go up to $500 for some bundles. Moreover, some bundles have free accessories with a value up to $100. Moreover, they raised the rewards to 4%. Shipping in US is free and you can save even more with the “buy together and save” option. Click here to check all the offered bundles. The program expires June 22nd.

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RAW Compatibility Update For Microsoft Windows Vista, Win 7 and Win 8

Microsoft released a Raw compatibility update for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8, adding support for the following Canon Cameras:

Canon EOS 650D, Canon EOS1100D, Canon EOS 6D, Canon Rebel T3i (EOS 600D/Kiss X5), Canon Rebel T4i (Kiss X6i/EOS 650D), Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Windows 8 users will get the update via the Windows Update system (KB2836187). Windows Vista and Windows 7 users need to go to the Microsoft Download Center.

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Pre-Order and Preview: Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS for Canon EF-S and EF-M Mounts (ships in August)

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B&H has the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS for both the Canon EF-S (click here) and EF-M (click here) mount available for pre-order. The expected shipping date is August 8 for the EF-S version and July 30 for the EF-M version. Price for both lenses is $479. Other brand names for the lens are Samyang/Bower.

  • Aperture Range: f/2.0-22
  • 25.6mm Equivalency in 35mm Format
  • Two Aspherical Lens Elements
  • One Extra-low Dispersion Element
  • UMC Lens Coating
  • Manual Focus

B&H posted a short preview of the lens with some sample images.

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Canon Direct Print and Scan For Mobile V2.0 (for Android Devices) Announced

Canon announced Canon Direct Print and Scan For Mobile V2.0 app for Android devices (Google Play | Amazon Appstore).

Canon USA press release:

Canon Direct Print and Scan For Mobile V2.0 Now Available For Android Devices

Mobile App Enables Direct Access to Print and Scan Capabilities of Compatible MEAP-enabled Canon MFPs1
MELVILLE, N.Y., June 10, 2013 – In response to the increase of mobile devices in the workforce and the demand for print and scan capability from device users, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the availability of the Canon Direct Print and Scan for Mobile V2.0 mobile client app for Android devices on Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. The app provides Android users with a mobile print and scan solution that easily integrates their Android devices with MEAP (multifunction embedded application platform) -enabled Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE and imageRUNNER multifunction products (MFP).

In addition to providing the ability to print from and scan to Android devices, the Canon Direct Print and Scan for Mobile V2.0 application incorporates a variety of new features including:

  • Authentication and tracking – by integrating with Canon MFP authentication methods, the app allows tracking and monitoring of users’ mobile printing activity.
  • Web page printing – provides users the ability to print directly from a website to a compatible MEAP-enabled Canon MFP. (The app utilizes a built-in web browser that is able to render a web page within the app and output the previewed page to the MFP.)
  • Wireless Network Connection Automation – allows automated connectivity to wireless local area networks directly from the user’s mobile device. (System owners can permit users to seamlessly transition from the network currently activated on the user’s device to the network on which a nearby Canon MFP resides. For added security, an automated password can be configured and embedded into the application eliminating the need for users to individually enter a confidential company code in order to access the network supporting the MFP.)2

Canon Direct Print and Scan for Mobile V2.0, coupled with a compatible Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE or imageRUNNER MFP, expands printing and scanning opportunities for mobile users. Customers will now be able to easily print from and scan to Android devices, and remotely manage Canon MFP print finishing features and scan options (e.g., select paper sizes, select scan resolution, enable duplex printing, choose color or black-and-white output, select number of prints, collate and more).

The Canon Direct Print and Scan for Mobile V2.0 application is supported by the combined functionality of two separate applications: 1) a MEAP application that runs on a compatible Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE or imageRUNNER MFP and 2) a mobile client app that resides on Android devices.

The mobile client app is available as a free download on:

For more information about the DPSM V2.0 MEAP application, please contact an Authorized Canon Dealer.