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Adobe Lightroom 4.4 (click here to download) and Camera Raw 7.4 (click here to download) have been released to the general public. Support for the Canon EOS-1D C (B&H | Adorama, or rent it here) has been added (among other cameras), and various bug fixes and tweaks are also delivered.
Adobe Lightroom price check: [shopcountry 2813]
They have been announced in 2012, now there is new information about the three cinema lenses Schneider-Kreuznach is going to release in the second half of 2013. Previously, a 2.1/25mm was announced, now it appears it has become 2.1/35mm. The lenses are designed for full-frame cameras and for 4k resolution gear. Canon mount will be available.
The press release (machine translated):
BAD KREUZNACH, 02 April 2013Schneider-Kreuznach starts with a brand new full-frame lens series “Xenon full frame prime lenses”. It is designed specifically for DSLR cameras with full frame sensors to capture video and can also be used for professional cine cameras. From the second half of 2013, the lenses will be available.
The series includes an initial three prime lenses: T2.1/35mm, T2.1/50mm and T2.1/75mm. All lenses can be connected to the corresponding F-and EOS-bayonets, not only to the full-frame DSLR cameras from Nikon and Canon, but also to the professional film cameras with a PL mount. The product range will be expanded soon to wide angle and telephoto focal lengths.
“The full-frame series is specifically designed for full-frame sensors and meets the rigorous requirements of the users with respect to optical performance and usability,” said Daniela Kesselem, Product Manager at Schneider-Kreuznach. The lenses are equipped at all focal lengths on a coordinated uniform color reproduction. Whether commercial or feature film, the xenon full frame Primes offer filmmakers in every situation the performance and reliability.
The full-frame lenses are designed for 4K resolution (4096 x 2304 pixels). Professional cine standard accessories such as Riggs with follow focus and matte box can be used with lenses. The features needed specifically for films such as minimized Breathing, harmonious bokeh and flare minimization are optimized with the xenon full frame prime lenses.
Additional product features of all xenon full frame Primes:
• All lenses have the same maximum aperture of T2.1 and the same dimension and the same position of the controls.• A circular aperture with 14 blades ensures a harmonious bokeh.• Robust cine-style mechanics• Manual, precise and reproducible distance setting with 300 ° angle of rotation• Splayed focus scale for easy focus adjustment even at great distances, both sides read• M95 filter thread• Interchangeable bayonet connection
[via photoscala.de]
Good overview about history and growth of Canon and Nikon, the two largest and oldest camera manufacturer, based on IDC data.
Canon has a global market of 19.6 Billion whereas on the other hand, Nikon has a global market of 6.7 Billion. Infact worldwide, Canon was at the top when it comes to the digital camera market shares as per the 2012 records are concerned. Nikon was on the third position of this list whereas Sony occupied the second spot.
Shane Hurlbut Talks the Art & Technology of Cinematography, Shooting ‘Need for Speed’ on Canon C500 –> read it here
Canon EOS SL1 (price & specs) camera bolsters the argument of a converging DILC market –> read it here
3D a proven failure, 4K unlikely to succeed – HBO –> read it here[shoplink 2160]
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The Canon Professional Network (CPN) published an interview with photographer Jeff Ascough. The talk is about the new Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II lens [shoplink 2160](price & specs)[/shoplink]. A lens that has outstanding optical performance and a rather hefty price tag.
Over the past few months Canon Ambassador Jeff Ascough has been photographing weddings in his distinctive documentary style, primarily with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR teamed with the EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM zoom lens. He spoke to CPN about his experiences shooting with the latest incarnation of an already much-loved standard zoom lens; one that is smaller, lighter, more durable and optically more sophisticated than its predecessor.
The lens is actually sold for around $2050 ([shopcountry 2160], rent it here). We featured lots of reviews (here, here, here). DxOMark called the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II a peerless performer.
CPN: The lens is more durable and is better weather-sealed than its EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM predecessor. What is your opinion on the build quality of the lens?
JA: “To be honest the old 24-70mm wasn’t the best made lens I’ve ever used. But this one seems a lot ‘tighter’ – that’s how I describe it – everything is more positive. It’s much more solid.
Ergonomically it’s much better – it’s a smaller lens and I’ve got quite small hands, so when you use it with a camera ergonomically it’s much nicer to use. The zoom ring is really nice because it’s not as wide as the other lens was in terms of the actual ‘throat’ of the lens – you haven’t got to move it so far to get it to zoom in and out. The focus is really nice as well – that’s just on the end of my scale with my fingers.”
Read the interview here.
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II lens price check: [shopcountry 2160], or rent it here.
[via The Digital Picture]
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