Nik Collection 2 Deal, Save 30% (on other DxO software too)

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Until 12/31/2019 you can 30% discount on this Nik Collection 2 deal, and on other DxO software products.

Click here to see Nik Collection 2 deal and other discounted DxO software products.

Nik Collection 2 deal description:

Access 55 high quality photographic filters to achieve incredible photographic results. Color Efex Pro is known for its power and versatility. Years of imaging research and development and feedback from customers worldwide have resulted in a powerful feature set with unmatched control. Perfectly suited for all styles of photography, each filter provides control to satisfy discerning photographers.

Dozens of visual presets as starting points. If you like what you see, you’re done. If you want to go further, use an extensive set of global controls such as brightness, contrast, saturation, structure, film types, toning, and much more to craft your image.

You’ll discover that although black and white photography is nearly 200 years old, Silver Efex Pro gives you the very best of that legacy in one easy-to-use tool plus new capabilities that make it possible to do more than ever before. What will you do with it?

The Complete Nik Collection 2 by DxO includes all of the latest award-winning plugin software titles for Adobe Photoshop® and Adobe Lightroom® including: Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex Pro, Viveza, Analog Efex Pro, HDR Efex Pro, Dfine, Sharpener Pro and DxO PhotoLab 2 Essential Edition. All products feature Nik Software’s patented U Point® technology, giving photographers the most powerful tools for precise and natural photographic enhancements and corrections without the need for complicated selections or layer masks.

How to Protect Your Camera in Cold Weather (Canon infographic)

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Going out to take pictures in cold weather? You better protect your gear. The infographic below tells you how to protect your camera

Before You Head Out 

1. Never leave the house without wearing a pair of waterproof and insulated boots to keep your feet warm and dry, even after standing for long hours. 

2. Go out with fresh batteries and carry spare ones in your pockets. This ensures you’ll be able to quickly switch to fresh, warm batteries and continue shooting. Also consider using an additional battery grip for longer lasting power.  

3. Bring along a carbon fibre tripod as it handles the cold better and helps to lighten your equipment load. If you’re using an aluminum tripod, wear your gloves when touching it. Find out the basic equipment you’ll need to bring with 10 Things to Pack for a Photoshoot. 

Here is the infographic about how to protect your camera:

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Cold Weather Shooting Tips 

1. Clean and crisp winter air means sharper photos. With the sun lower in the sky, quality of light is better for more hours of the day. The shadows formed are also longer, which adds more interest to landscape shots.  

2. Snow can be tricky to shoot. Tip: Expose for the brightest portions of the scene and ensure your highlights don’t get blown to all white. Using a lens hood also keeps light from bouncing around.  

3. Use a circular polarising filter (CPL) to clear up any haze in your photos, and reduce glare on snow and ice.  

4. Limit your usage of the LCD screen to cut down on chimping, or checking every photo immediately after clicking the shutter button. Instead, use your camera’s viewfinder to help conserve battery life. 

5. Achieve a minimalist look in your images by keeping an eye out for details, such as a ski cabin that stands out on the mountainside, as the landscape becomes a blank canvas for you to get creative with.  

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Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L Review Sample Photos (D. Abbott)

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Dustin Abbott posted a set of Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L review sample pictures.

The Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L is one of the “boutique lenses” for the EOS R full frame mirrorless system, i.e. a lens made to show off the capabilities of the RF mount. No reviewer had ever to be unhappy with the performance of this lens.

Dustin Abbott says:

Canon has also started to deliver on what was clearly the greatest strength of the platform – the new RF mount and all its potential.  While the bargain lenses for the RF mount are still few (though thankfully some third party support has started to come), Canon has delivered a number of their very best lenses yet on the RF mount…and one of those is the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L, which is one of the best performing 50mm lenses, well, ever.  It’s large, heavy, and expensive, but is also one amazing piece of kit.

Click here to see Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L review sample pictures gallery over at Dustin Abbott’s site. We recommend you also have a look on his opinion about the Canon EOS R and the reasons he bought one.

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Hot Canon EOS R Deal Is Back, Get It With Flashpoint Speedlight And Adapter At $1499

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This exceptionally good Canon EOS R deal by authorised Canon retailer Adorama is back.

Get the Canon EOS R bundled with a Godox flash and the EF/RF adapter, all at at the new price of $1,499.

New Canon EOS R price at Amazon and B&H Photo (also has EOS R bundle deal).

More to check…

More hand-picked deals are listed here.

Authorised Canon retailer B&H Photo has discounted EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II bundles on offer for the holidays.

We offer 10% discount to subscriptions to Pixpa all-in-one platform for photographers.

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

Canon Europe stores have a cash back promotions going on:

Refurbished lenses and DSLRs at Canon Store (best deals to be found here)

Save $10 on Luminar 4 and/or Aurora HDR 2019 using our code “WATCH” at checkout.

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How To Use Rule Of Odds and Rule Of Symmetry In Photography (Canon Infographic)

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After the infographic about the rule of thirds and the golden ratio, here is another short infographic by Canon’s Snapshot site.

This infographic is about the rule of odds and the rule of symmetry. From Wikipedia:

There are numerous approaches or “compositional techniques” to achieve a sense of unity within an artwork, depending on the goals of the artist. For example, a work of art is said to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye if the elements within the work are arranged in a balanced compositional way. However, there are artists […] who aim to disrupt traditional composition and challenge the viewer to rethink balance and design elements within art works.

[…] The “rule of odds” suggests that an odd number of subjects in an image is more interesting than an even number. Thus if you have more than one subject in your picture, the suggestion is to choose an arrangement with at least three subjects. An even number of subjects produces symmetries in the image, which can appear less natural for a naturalistic, informal composition.

An image of a person surrounded/framed by two other persons, for instance, where the person in the center is the object of interest in that image/artwork, is more likely to be perceived as friendly and comforting by the viewer, than an image of a single person with no significant surroundings.

And without further ado, here is the infographic about the rule of odds and the rule of symmetry:

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Canon EOS 1D X Mark III Rumor: 4K With No Crop And DPAF, And Maybe 6K Video Too

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A new Canon EOS 1D X Mark III rumor emerged from the Internet.

Canon already announced the development of the Canon EOS 1D X Mark III but did not reveal all the features (as sensor resolution, for instance). No surprise we continue to get bits of Canon EOS 1D X Mark III rumor.

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark III (all rumors) is said to record 4K video without crop and with Dual Pixel AF, which is to expect from Canon’s next flagship DSLR. The other bit suggests Canon might feature 5.9K video on the Canon EOS 1D X Mark III, and that this decision is still not definitive. In other words: Canon execs are still discussing if they should feature 6K video from the beginning or maybe deliver it later via firmware (and maybe for a price). In any case, while 4K video is a sure thing I’d not bet on 5.9K. I mean, the EOS M6 Mark II has uncropped 4K video so why should the EOS 1D X Mark III not have it?

An authoritative source confirmed the Canon EOS 1D X Mark III will be released at the beginning of 2020, February being a good candidate. This is what we know for sure so far about the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III (all rumors):

  • All-new CMOS sensor
  • Dual-pixel 525-point CMOS AF with 90/100% coverage horizontally and vertically
  • New Digic Processor
  • 10-bit HEIF file capture (in addition to JPEG and Raw)
  • Max 16fps capture via viewfinder, and 20fps in live view (with AF)
  • Dual CF Express card slots
  • 10-bit, 4:2:2 4K/60 video with C-Log
  • Backlit buttons

We still have no reliable information about the sensor resolution. While both 20MP and 24MP are rumored, we think the latter is more likely.

Some sources claim IBIS (In Body Image Stabilisation) will be featured on the Canon EOS 1D X Mark III. We think this is highly unlikely. There is no reason to doubt that Canon is working on IBIS, given the remarkable collection of patent applications dealing with it and the fact that another Canon exec told the world about. But it’s likely that the first Canon camera to feature it will be a mirrorless, and not the flagship DSLR.

We are sure the next Canon EOS 1D X Mark III rumor will surface soon. Stay tuned. In the meantime there is an interview with the mastermind behind the EOS-1D X series to read.

Source: Canon Rumors