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Canon 5D Mark III Firmware Update Version 1.2.3

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Canon 5D Mark III EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM Kit

Canon has issued firmware update for the 5D Mark III. Firmware Version 1.2.3 incorporates the following improvements and fixes.

  1. Fixes a phenomenon in which the flash may not fire depending on the timing of when the shutter button is pressed.
  2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the AF microadjustment value may change.*
  3. Fixes a phenomenon in which the LCD monitor may show a line of false color along boundaries of high contrast.
  4. Fixes a phenomenon in which the histogram of a LiveView image is incorrectly displayed when an HDMI cable is connected.
  5. Enables the brightness of the camera’s LCD monitor to be adjusted even when an HDMI cable is connected.

*The phenomenon listed in 2 was addressed with Firmware Version 1.2.1, and has been further improved with Firmware Version 1.2.3.

 

Sony Releases New Workflow Guides for Working with RAW and XAVC 4K Footage

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Sony Workflow Guide

Sony has released version 2 of its RAW, XAVC, and HDCAM SR File workflow guide for Sony CineAlta cameras. The workflow guide addresses every stage of production, including on-stage look management, footage transfer and backup, dailies, edit and color grading. The workflow guide looks at just about every popular third-party solution and doesn’t just stick with Sony’s own. [Read more…]

Nikon ‘Pure Photography’ Teaser #3 Continues Nikon DF Unveil

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Nikon continues its tease in epidsode 3 of its ‘Pure Photography‘ series featuring the upcoming retro, full frame stills camera, rumored to be called the Nikon DF. A little more of the camera is visible in this video, as you can see from the screenshots below. [Read more…]

Canon Firmware Ver. 2 Upgrades for the 1D X and 1D C Coming Soon

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Canon 1D X

Canon has announced that it will provide firmware upgrades for the 1D X and 1D C cameras starting in January 2014 and November 2013, respectively. The firmware updates for each of the cameras provide several new features. For the 1D X, firmware version 2.0 adds a number of AF improvements as well as other refinements. The 1D C firmware update adds lens communication enhancements as well as audio line-in recording.

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