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Lightroom 3.3 and Camera Raw 6.3 Release Candidates Available

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Adobe has made release candidates of Lightroom 3.3 and Camera Raw 6.3 available for download in Adobe Labs.  These versions add RAW file support for the following cameras:

A number of new lens profiles have also been added, along with several bug fixes.  Additional release notes are indicated on the respective download pages for each product.

Remember, these are release candidates, which means they’ve been pretty well tested and Adobe thinks they are ready for full release; however, it’s recommended that you keep production work to prior versions until the official releases drop.  Expect those to come soon though.  Release candidates mean that the final versions are just around the corner.

Lightroom 3.3 release candidate can be downloaded here.

Camera Raw 6.3 release candidate can be downloaded here.

 

Sony A77 with 24MP Sensor

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Sony A700 Replacement

A new rumor puts a prosumer Sony A77 SLT in the pipeline for next year.  Sony Alpha Rumors received word that the new Sony A77 will feature a 24-megapixel APS-C sensor and still maintain noise control on as good as or better than Sony’s current crop of APS-C cameras in the 14-16MP range.  The Sony A77 should have the same translucent mirror technology as found in the recently released Sony A55 and A33.

This looks to be the Sony A700 replacement that everyone has been waiting for (like, forever) and should offer 1080p and 720p video capture in AVCHD format.

[via SonyAlphaRumors]

Canon vs. Nikon Debate Turns Violent at Wedding

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These guys were apparently shooting a wedding when something went very, very wrong.

Since they are apparently speaking Russian, I can only speculate as to the source of the disagreement; however, I’m pretty sure it originated with a derogatory comment from the Nikon D700 user about the Canon 5D Mark II user’s autofocusing capabilities.

Save that stuff for the forums guys.

[via DigitalRev]

The Digital Photography Workflow Handbook – New Book

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The Digital Photography Workflow Handbook is a new book from Juergen Gulbins and Uwe Steinmueller that focuses on the art of digital photography workflow.  “This book provides a step-by-step guide through the photographic workflow, from image capture, editing, and asset management, all the way to the perfect photographic print.”

The Digital Photography Workflow Handbook carries a retail price tag of $49.95; however, it can currently be found for $33.71 on Amazon.com.

More details below. [Read more…]

MicroSync Flash Radio Trigger Review

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The 4-channel MicroSync radio triggers let you wirelessly trigger your remote strobes or speedlights.  The basic transmitter and receiver kit will only set you back $100 and you can buy the components separately from there.  Depending on how you use your off-camera lighting kit, the MicroSync kit could be just the right fit. [Read more…]

Neoprene Lens Guard Protects Lenses from Mishaps and Drops

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Camera accessory manufacturer, DeluxGear, has created a thick neoprene Lens Guard that fits over the ends of lenses that helps protect from drops and other mishaps.

“The Lens Guard can be used with or without filters or lens caps. It is available for both the lens front and rear in three sizes that will fit a wide range of lenses from 2.5” to 4” in diameter. A built in tether connects the Lens Guard to your lens, camera strap or camera body.”

A single Lens Guard runs $14.99, and a two-pack is $24.99.

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

Firmware Friday: Sony NEX-3, NEX-5, Canon SX130, Rebel XS

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Camera Firmware Update

Below you will find this week’s firmware updates.  Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware.

Canon Rebel XS / 1000D version 1.0.7 – “Fixes a rare phenomenon in which “Cannot create folder” is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor, after which shooting is no longer possible with the SD card in your camera.” [Canon Website]

Canon SX130 IS version 1.0.1.0 – “Fixes a phenomenon in which the audio and video get recorded out of sync when shooting movies with the image quality set to high definition (1280×720 pixels).” [Canon Website]

Sony NEX-3 / Sony NEX-5 version 03 – “Autofocus is now supported when using the NEX-5/NEX-3 with 14 lenses from the full range of A-mount optics by Sony and Carl Zeiss that includes telephotos, primes and zooms. Aperture settings can be maintained during HD movie recording, and system menu operation has been streamlined alongside other usability improvements. Registered NEX-5/NEX-3 owners will be advised of the free update via email.” [Sony Website]