Canon has released a new firmware update for the EOS 1D X. Firmware version 2.0.7 incorporates the following fixes and improvements: [Read more…]
Canon EOS M Firmware Update Version 2.0.2
Canon has released new firmware for the EOS M. Firmware version 2.0.2 is supposed to address the AF speed issues that are so detrimental to the enjoyment of an otherwise good camera (read my EOS M Review). Additionally, it adds support for the new EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens.
Specifically, firmware version 2.0.2 adresses the following issues: [Read more…]
Nikon ViewNX 2.7.5 and Capture NX 2.4.2 Updates Available
Nikon has released ViewNX 2.7.5 and Capture NX 2.4.2, which fix a bug with Nikon D600 files as described below.
When RAW images captured with a D600 running C firmware Ver. 1.01 at an Image area setting of DX (24×16) 1.5× and any Active D-Lighting setting other than Off were opened in Capture NX 2, a bright (whitish) diagonal line was visible. This issue has been resolved.
You can down the updates from Nikon’s website at the following links: ViewNX 2.7.5 | Capture NX 2.4.2
Canon Issues Product Advisory for 5D Mark III and 1D X re: Autofocus Speed with Speedlite AF Assist Beam
Following the recent forum posting by a moderator in Canon’s official forums, Canon has issued a product advisory concerning the slow AF speed for the 5D Mark III and 1D X when using a Speedlite AF assist beam.
Firmware updates to address this issue are expected for the 5D Mark III and 1D X in April 2013 and May 2013, respectively.
The full product advisory from Canon is reproduced below. [Read more…]
Photoshop 13.0.4 and 13.1.2 Update Fixes “Trial Screen” Error
Earlier this week, I tried to open Photoshop CS6 and received a message that I could continue with a free trial or put in my serial number. Even though I had been using Premiere Pro CS6 all day and they are both part of the same Creative Cloud subscription, Photoshop just wouldn’t open for me. After two hours of troubleshooting and a call to Adobe customer support, I was finally able to use Photoshop again.
As it turns out, this was a bug and an update is available to fix this problem for both Creative Cloud users and boxed-copy users with serial numbers. Details from Adobe on the update below. [Read more…]
Nikon D700 Firmware Update Version 1.03
Nikon has released a new firmware update for the D700. The new firmware version 1.03 provides the following fix:
An issue that, in some very rare cases, caused images to be extremely under-exposed has been resolved.
You can download the update from Nikon USA’s website.
Apple Aperture Updated to Version 3.2.2
Apple has updated Aperture 3 to version 3.2.2, which “resolves an issue that could prevent auto-imported Photo Stream images from being displayed in the library after your Photo Stream hits 1,000 images.”
The update is recommended for all Aperture 3 users.
[via Apple Support]
Adobe Lightroom 3.4.1 and Camera Raw 6.4.1 Updates Available
Adobe has released an incremental update for Lightroom 3 and Camera Raw 6. This update is geared toward a fix for a rare bug related to JPEG files from the HP PhotoSmart R607 digital camera. Additional details about the bug are available on Adobe’s Lightroom Journal.
Download instructions for the updates on Adobe’s website.