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Fuji Unveils M-Mount Adapter for the X-Pro1

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Fuji M-Mount Adapter for X-Pro1

Fuji had previously said it would bring an Leica M-Mount adapter to the X-Pro1 and, today, Fuji made good on that promise with the announcement of the $200 Fuji-labeled M-Mount adapter.

The camera side of the M-Mount Adapter features an array of electronic connections that automatically pass information to the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 body based on pre-registered lens profiles. With firmware version 1.10 or later, this information is transmitted by pressing the Function button on the side of the adapter, which allows users to access the M-Mount Adapter Settings menu on the rear LCD.

The adapter will be available in June.  Check availability at B&H Photo.

More details and images below. [Read more…]

 

Dave Hill Slow Motion BTS

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Check out the above behind-the-scenes video of a recent Dave Hill commercial shoot for the Fiat Abarth.  Motion elements for the shoot were captured with the super slo-mo Phantom Flex and Phantom Gold cameras, while the stills were shot with the Canon 5D Mark II and Hasselblad H3D-50.

The DP behind the motion side of the shoot was Brandon Lippard, who also shot one of Doritos Crash the Superbowl winning commercials back it 2010.  Remember this one? [Read more…]

Apple Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.13

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Apple Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.13

Apple has a released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.13, which adds RAW file support to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11 for the following cameras:

Download the update from Apple’s website.

Photoshop CS6: The Missing Manual – New Book

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Photoshop CS6: The Missing Manual

Photoshop CS6: The Missing Manual is a new book O’Reilly Media and author Lesa Snider, who explains what the book is made of.

“This edition features all new screen shots, new and updated practical techniques, as well as a new chapter on video editing… It’s simply the most comprehensive yet conversational, Photoshop book on the market and I’m incredibly proud to have it available upon ship date of the software.”

Photoshop CS6: The Missing Manual retails for $49.99, however, you can currently find it for $27.26 on Amazon.

 

Pentax K-30 Officially Unveiled

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Pentax K-30

The Pentax K-30 has been officially announced.  It features a 16MP CMOS sensor with full HD video capture at 24p and 30p, as well as 720p capture at 60fps.  The K-30 touts a weather resistant design with functionality in temperatures down to 14°F.

Additionally, the K-30 offers a new 11-point AF system with 9 cross-type AF points.  The viewfinder features 100% frame coverage at a 0.92x magnification.  The K-30 can capture 6 fps when shooting JPEG images and offers sensor-based image stabilization.

The K-30 should be available in July 2012 for $849.95 for the body only or $899.95 with an 18-55mm kit lens.  Check availability at B&H Photo.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]