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Comparing Canon EF Lenses on the EOS M10 and Sony A5100

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In this video, I look at the new Canon EOS M10 and Sony A5100 and how well they both work with Canon EF lenses when paired with the Canon EF to EF-M Adapter and the Metabones EF – E Speed Booster Ultra (note: link is the newest version), respectively.

Lenses used on the M10 and A5100 in this video are the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM.

Canon has taken a lot of crap for its efforts in the mirrorless market (and in many ways, deservedly so). The EOS M10, although an entry-level model, is a step in the right direction. Sony isn’t slowing down and once it gets its own lens library built up, we’ll all stop asking questions about which adapter is the right one for your Sony mirrorless camera and Canon lenses.

Leica SL Firmware Update ver. 1.2

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Leica SL

Leica has released firmware version 1.2 for the new Leica SL with the following improvements:

  • Optimization of picture quality at ISO values from 50 to 400
  • Improvements to the image in the electronic viewfinder
  • Greater flexibility when entering WLAN passwords
  • Leica Log Gamma curve (L-Log) for video available for in-camera 8-bit recording

To access the firmware update, registered camera users can log into the Leica owner’s area of the Leica website and download the firmware version at: https://owners.leica-camera.com. Leica users can also take their camera to a Leica store and take advantage of the free update installation service.

Canon v. Gray Market Retailers: ‘Get It Digital’ Responds

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In the ongoing saga of Canon versus gray market retailers, we now have an Answer from one of the defendants.

As a quick recap, Canon USA filed suit in federal court against popular gray market retailers like Get It Digital, All New Shop, Big Value, Inc. and others. Canon USA used its trademark rights to assert that the actions of Get It Digital and others are essentially tarnishing Canon’s brand in the US. Specific examples include allegations of using counterfeit serial numbers, incorrect boxes and packaging, printed manuals and non-UL rated cables.

In the lawsuit, Canon is asking the court to award damages that may include profits from these gray market retailers as well as seeking an injunction against these retailers to prevent their sale of gray market Canon products. You can read the initial story and also get the latest update.

Get It Digital Answers

Get It Digital has responded with its Answer (that’s the official name of a defendant’s first response to a lawsuit). In the Answer, which I’ve embedded below, Get It Digital and All New Shop (I’ll collectively reference them as just “Get It Digital”) essentially deny all of the alleged wrongdoings that Canon asserts in the Complaint.

In the set up to Get It Digital’s defenses, however, they admit a few facts that are indisputable – such as the fact that Get It Digital is not an authorized Canon dealer and that the company sells Canon products online.

In addition to denying essentially all of the material facts, Get It Digital lays out three affirmative defenses that would kill Canon’s claims. [Read more…]

Canon Product Advisory for Speedlite 600EX-RT and ST-E3-RT Transmitter

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Canon 600EX-RT

Canon has issued a product advisory for the Speedlite 600EX-RT and the ST-E3-RT Transmitter. Problems can arise with certain units when 7 or more units are linked together.

See the complete product advisory below, including instructions for identifying whether it affects your own equipment. [Read more…]

First Nikon D5 Images Leak Out

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Nikon Rumors has published what appears to be the first photos of the upcoming Nikon D5.

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As Nikon Rumors points out, there is a new ISO button on the top plate and the video record button has been moved to the side. Additionally, there are mic holes added above the D5 label on the left side of the lens mount instead of on the right side.

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Again, we expect to see more of the Nikon D5 at or around CES 2016 early next month.