<p>We’re told at least two new “big white lenses” are coming ahead of Photokina 2018. We’re not sure at the time of writing this what the new lenses will be.</p>
<p>Will we finally see the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-ef-600mm-f4-do-br-at-canon-expo/">EF 600mm f/4 DO IS</a>?</p>
<p>We weren’t expecting new big white lenses until 2019, but we may be getting a year long rollout of updated supertelephoto lenses. Optically, I’m not sure how these lenses can get much better, but they could certainly use some weight reduction in light of Nikon and Sony’s lighter offerings with certain supertelephoto lenses.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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<p><strong>Cupertino, California</strong> — Apple today updated MacBook Pro with faster performance and new pro features, making it the most advanced Mac notebook ever. The new MacBook Pro models with Touch Bar feature 8th-generation Intel Core processors, with 6-core on the 15-inch model for up to 70 percent faster performance and quad-core on the 13-inch model for up to two times faster performance — ideal for manipulating large data sets, performing complex simulations, creating multi-track audio projects or doing advanced image processing or film editing.</p>
<p>Already the most popular notebook for developers around the world, the new MacBook Pro can compile code faster and run multiple virtual machines and test environments easier than before. Additional updates include support for up to 32GB of memory, a True Tone display and an improved third-generation keyboard for quieter typing. And with its powerful Radeon Pro graphics, large Force Touch trackpad, revolutionary Touch Bar and Touch ID, dynamic stereo speakers, quiet Apple-designed cooling system and Thunderbolt 3 for data transfer, charging and connecting up to two 5K displays or four external GPUs, it’s the ultimate pro notebook.</p>
<p>“The latest generation MacBook Pro is the fastest and most powerful notebook we’ve ever made,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Now with 8th-generation 6-core processors, up to 32GB of system memory, up to 4TB of super fast SSD storage, new True Tone technology in its Retina display and Touch Bar, the Apple T2 chip for enhanced security and a third-generation quieter keyboard packed into its thin and light aluminum design with all-day battery life, it’s the best notebook for pro users.”</p>
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<p>The new MacBook Pro is now faster and more powerful, with 8th-generation 6-core Intel Core processors on the 15-inch MacBook Pro for up to 70 percent faster performance and 8th-generation quad-core Intel Core processors on the 13-inch model for performance that’s up to twice as fast.1 With the option to add up to 32GB of memory on the 15-inch MacBook Pro, users can run more apps simultaneously or load larger files into memory. And with up to a 2TB SSD on the 13-inch model and up to a 4TB SSD on the 15-inch, MacBook Pro gives customers the flexibility to work with large asset libraries and projects wherever they go.</p>
<p>With 500 nits of brightness and support for the P3 wide color gamut, the Retina display on MacBook Pro is the best Mac notebook display ever. Now with True Tone technology, the display and Touch Bar deliver a more natural viewing experience for design and editing workflows, as well as everyday tasks like browsing the web and writing email.</p>
<p><strong>Apple T2 Chip Delivers Enhanced Security and “Hey Siri” on Mac </strong></p>
<p>Also new to MacBook Pro is the Apple T2 chip, first introduced in iMac Pro. With the Apple T2 chip, MacBook Pro now delivers enhanced system security with support for secure boot and on-the-fly encrypted storage, and also brings “Hey Siri” to the Mac for the first time.</p>
<p><strong>15-Inch MacBook Pro Highlights</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>6-core Intel Core i7 and Core i9 processors up to 2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.8 GHz</li>
<li>Up to 32GB of DDR4 memory</li>
<li>Powerful Radeon Pro discrete graphics with 4GB of video memory in every configuration</li>
<li>Up to 4TB of SSD storage2</li>
<li>True Tone display technology</li>
<li>Apple T2 Chip</li>
<li>Touch Bar and Touch ID</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>13-Inch MacBook Pro Highlights</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Quad-core Intel Core i5 and i7 processors up to 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.5 GHz and double the eDRAM</li>
<li>Intel Iris Plus integrated graphics 655 with 128MB of eDRAM</li>
<li>Up to 2TB of SSD storage2</li>
<li>True Tone display technology</li>
<li>Apple T2 Chip</li>
<li>Touch Bar and Touch ID</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>New Leather Sleeves for MacBook Pro

</strong>First introduced with MacBook, Apple leather sleeves are now available for the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro in Saddle Brown, Midnight Blue and, for the first time, Black. Designed with high-quality leather and a soft microfiber lining for extra protection, the sleeves are a perfect complement to MacBook Pro for users on the go.</p>
<p><strong>macOS Mojave Coming This Fall

</strong>This fall, MacBook Pro can be updated with <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/06/apple-introduces-macos-mojave/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">macOS Mojave</a>, the latest version of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, with new features inspired by pros but designed for everyone. In macOS Mojave, a new Dark Mode transforms the desktop with a dramatic new look that puts the focus on user content. The new Stacks feature organizes messy desktops by automatically stacking files into neat groups. Familiar iOS apps, including News, Stocks, Voice Memos and Home, are now available on the Mac for the first time. FaceTime now adds support for group calling, and the Mac App Store gets a full redesign featuring rich editorial content and the addition of apps from top developers, including Microsoft and Adobe.</p>
<p><strong>Pricing and Availability

</strong>Starting at $1,799 and $2,399 respectively, the updated 13-inch MacBook Pro models with Touch Bar and 15-inch MacBook Pro models with Touch Bar are available today through select Apple retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers later this week.</p>
<p><a href="https://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2FG%2Fnew-macbook-pro-2018"><strong>You can preorder the new Macbook Pros at Adorama</strong></a></p>
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It’s rumoured that the upcoming full frame mirrorless camera from Canon will have a 30.4mp sensor, which is the same resolution as the EOS 5D Mark IV. It’s also been said that the camera will be an “EOS 5D Mark IV without a mirror”.</p>
<p>We’ve now been told by a couple of people that this will not be the case. The 30.4mp sensor (which we haven’t confirmed with certainty) will be “very different than what is found in the EOS 5D Mark IV”. We would expect as such, as marketing a new mirrorless camera with a 2 year old sensor would be extremely difficult and would give a presumption that the camera would be “dead on arrival”. Simply removing a mirror from a DSLR that one might actually own isn’t the kind of sales pitch that most Canon shooters would embrace. In an ideal world, Canon would like you to have both cameras in your kit.</p>
<p>We’re also told that the camera will have an articulating screen, which isn’t found on the EOS 5D Mark IV as well as the latest DIGIC processor. Dual SD card slots are also highly likely. One source has claimed that the camera will have DPAF 4K (pretty obvious), but that the crop will be “significantly different” than what is found on the EOS 5D Mark IV.</p>
<p>We have an update on an announcement date. We’re told that Canon will have announcements the second week of September from a very good source, this <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/announcements-coming-the-first-week-of-september-cr2/">contradicts the previous post that we’ll see announcements</a> in the first week of the month. It is highly possible that Canon will have multiple announcements ahead of Photokina, as we’re expecting a lot of cameras and lenses to be announced around that time. Photokina begins on September 26, 2018.</p>
<p>Please take all of this with a grain of salt, as the information coming in is quite vague.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/deal-canon-eos-5d-mark-iv-w-free-battery-grip-printer-and-mic/">The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV bundle is still live starting at $3099</a> (Reg $4113)</p>
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This firmware allows compatibility with Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function to enable correction matching the optical characteristics of each lens. It also corrects the phenomenon that abnormal images appear or operation errors occur when the function is enabled. This firmware also corrects the phenomenon whereby the continuous shooting speed decreases in certain combinations with some cameras when used with the 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM | Art for Canon, and the phenomenon whereby the AF speed occasionally becomes unstable when used with the 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for Canon.</p>
<p>For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK and applicable products listed below, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro. Before updating the firmware using the SIGMA USB DOCK, please ensure to update SIGMA Optimization Pro to Ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and Ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh.</p>
<p><strong>Applicable Products</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.adorama.com/sg1418eos.html?kbid=6493">SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM</a> | Art for CANON</li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorama.com/sg2014ca.html?kbid=64393">SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM</a> | Art for CANON</li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorama.com/sg2414ca.html?kbid=64393">SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG HSM</a> | Art for CANON</li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorama.com/sg1224aeos.html?kbid=64393">SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM</a> | Art for CANON</li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorama.com/sg50100oeos.html?kbid=64393">SIGMA 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM</a> | Art for CANON</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefits of the Update</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>It has ensured compatibility with Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function, which enables correction matching the optical characteristics of the attached lens.*</li>
<li>It has corrected the phenomenon that abnormal images appear or operation errors occur when Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function is enabled.</li>
</ul>
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<p><em>* Compatible Canon camera models:EOS-1DX mark II, EOS 5Ds, EOS 5Ds R, EOS 5D mark IV, EOS 6D mark II, EOS 80D, EOS 8000D(EOS Rebel T6s, EOS 760D), EOS 9000D(EOS 77D) , EOS Kiss x8i(EOS Rebel T6i, EOS 750D), EOS Kiss x9i(EOS Rebel T7i, EOS 800D), EOS Kiss x9(EOS Rebel SL2, EOS 200D)</em></p>
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<p><strong>Applicable Product</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM | Art for CANON</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefits of the Update</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>It has corrected the phenomenon whereby the continuous shooting speed decreases in certain combinations with some cameras.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Applicable Product</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.adorama.com/sg100400eos.html?kbid=64393">SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM</a> | Contemporary CANON</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefit of the Update</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>It has corrected the phenomenon whereby the AF speed occasionally becomes unstable.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/jp/download/lenses/sigma-optimization-pro/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Download SIGMA Optimization Pro to update lens firmware</a></strong></p>
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<em>With its Impressive NIKKOR 24-3000mm Equivalent Optical Zoom Lens and Advanced Shooting Controls, the New COOLPIX P1000 Brings Creative Possibilities Closer Than Ever</em></p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, NY (JULY 10, 2018 AT 12:01 A.M. EDT)</strong> – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the COOLPIX P1000, the new undisputed powerhouse of superzooms. With an incredible 125X optical zoom (24-3000mm equivalent) powered by high performance NIKKOR optics; the P1000 is the ideal companion camera for birding, sports, wildlife and celestial-photographers seeking superior performance from extreme distances. Beyond its incredible zoom range, the versatile 16-megapixel COOLPIX P1000 captures 4K UHD video and offers a myriad of manual controls, as well as user-friendly functions including built-in Wi-Fi<sup class="green">1</sup> and Bluetooth<sup class="green">2</sup> connectivity, letting photographers of all levels explore and share their creativity.</p>
<p>“The COOLPIX P1000 is the first of its kind for a compact digital camera,” said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President, Nikon Inc. “It raises the bar for superzoom cameras and is a testament to our commitment to delivering innovative tools that offer creative freedom to capture and allow users to share their unique visions of the world.”</p>
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<p><strong>Powerful Optics go the Distance</strong></p>
<p>The COOLPIX P1000 incorporates state-of-the-art NIKKOR technology, designed with ED and Super ED lens elements, boasts the world’s most powerful<sup class="green">3</sup> 125X optical zoom lens (24-3000mm f/2.8-8) and 250X Dynamic Fine Zoom<sup class="green">4</sup>, equivalent to a staggering 6000mm from macro to extreme distances. This powerful zoom range gives the P1000 the versatility to chronicle an adventure filled vacation, capture a favorite ballplayer from the top tier of a stadium or fill the frame with celestial objects like the moon, that normally only a telescope could reach.</p>
<p>To handle such extreme distances, the camera is equipped with the latest Nikon EXPEED image processing system and Dual Detect Optical VR technology for 5-stops<sup class="green">5</sup> of camera shake compensation that help capture sharp images and reduce blur. Featuring a 16-megapixel back-side illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor and expanded ISO range up to 6400, the P1000 affords users the versatility to capture superior image quality even under challenging lighting conditions. The COOLPIX P1000 also boasts a variety of high-speed features including a quick start-up and fast Autofocus (AF) system, making it an ideal choice for capturing action from the sidelines of your kid’s soccer game or from an adventure-packed safari. Additionally, whether capturing a ballplayer sliding into home plate or photographing a bird in flight from afar, users will feel confident finding, tracking and capturing these far-away subjects using the camera’s snap-back zoom feature which temporarily expands the field of view for super-telephoto shots.</p>
<p><strong>Versatility Ignites Creativity</strong></p>
<p>The COOLPIX P1000 makes it easier than ever for photographers to express their personal creativity. Through its host of manual functions and RAW (NRW) image output, the P1000 is great for advanced users seeking precise control from point of capture to post-production. The COOLPIX P1000 offers an innovative control layout complete with a function button, command dial and mode dial to bring frequently used functions to a photographer’s fingertips.</p>
<p>Additionally, the camera includes a focus mode selector that can be used to change the focus mode and a control ring that allows for the adjustment of settings such as the white balance and manual focus. Photographers will find the camera’s built-in 2.3-million dot OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF) helpful when composing their shot, while the Vari-Angle 3.2-inch 921K-dot TFT LCD display is ideal for capturing challenging angles like framing a performer on a concert stage.</p>
<p>The COOLPIX P1000 offers numerous picture controls, creative modes and filter effects to help photographers bring their creative vision to life. Whether capturing the night sky or a bird perched on a tree branch, users can take advantage of the camera’s designated scene modes, such as Moon Mode and Bird Watching Mode, to automatically adjust settings to deliver brilliant results in a variety of environments. While amazing for extreme zoom, the COOLPIX P1000 also supports versatile shooting scenarios like capturing macro images from as close as 1 cm away. Beyond mastering still photography from both near and far, the P1000 is also capable of incredible 4K UHD video with stereo audio recording and time-lapse effects to further expand artistic expression. Lastly, with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, images will transfer automatically to a photographer’s compatible mobile device so family and friends can view stunning vacation moments or epic shots of the night sky in real time.</p>
<p><strong>New Accessory: Bluetooth Connected Remote</strong></p>
<p>The new COOLPIX P1000 is equipped with an accessory terminal and an accessory shoe that supports a wide variety of compatible devices, including external Nikon Speedlights. To bring more capabilities and creative control to photographers, Nikon also announced the new ML-L7 Bluetooth connected remote as another optional accessory available for the COOLPIX P1000. The ML-L7 Bluetooth connected remote control expands the shooting possibilities of the P1000 by enabling users to trigger various camera functions, including video start and smooth zoom control, remotely.</p>
<p><strong>Price and Availability</strong></p>
<p>The COOLPIX P1000 will have a suggested retail price (SRP) of $999.95<span class="green">*</span> and will be available in September 2018. The new ML-L7 Bluetooth connected remote control will also be available in September 2018 for a SRP of $49.95<span class="green">*</span>. For more information on COOLPIX P1000 and other Nikon products, please visit <a href="http://www.nikonusa.com/">www.nikonusa.com</a>.</p>

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The-Digital-Picture has completed their review of the brand new Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II.</p>
<p><strong>From the Review:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>… Full frame f/4 results from the II are impressively sharp from corner to corner over the entire focal length range. Stopping down the aperture does not improve sharpness and no improvements are needed. Describing the image sharpness of a high-performing lens is simple. That makes my job easier and the results are very fun to look at.</p>
<p>… Need a light, compact, high-quality telephoto zoom lens? Most kits do and telephoto zoom lenses do not get much better than this one. The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens is one that everyone can find uses for, none will tire of holding, a significant percentage of photographers can afford and I expect all will be extremely happy with the image quality this one produces. This is simply a great little lens. Your kit will be better with this lens in it! <a href="https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-4L-IS-II-USM-Lens.aspx">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p>The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II is in stock and shipping from <a href="https://www.adorama.com/ca7020042.html?kbid=64393">Adroama</a>.</p>
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Canon has released firmware v1.0.4 for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II.</p>
<p><strong>Firmware Version 1.0.4 incorporates the following fixes:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Corrects a phenomenon in which in rare instances, the operation buttons and some touch panel functions do not respond.</li>
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<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-6d-mark-ii/eos-6d-mark-ii/?subtab=downloads-firmware">Download Firmware v1.0.4</a></strong> | <strong><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/deal-canon-eos-6d-mark-ii-bundle-w-free-battery-grip-printer-and-mic-starting-at-1949/">Canon EOS 6D Mark II Bundle at Adorama</a></strong></p>
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We’re told that photo gear related announcements from Canon will be coming the first week of September, it is expected that Canon will announce at least one mirrorless camera.</p>
<p>Other product announcements are also expected around the same time leading into Photokina, which begins September 26, 2018.</p>
<p>The full frame mirrorless camera from Canon is being described as an “EOS 5D Mark IV in  a mirrorless body” internally by at least one retail insider. We think we’re going to get more than  a mirrorless version of a two year old camera.</p>
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<iframe width="728" height="409" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q_1XKDkjGu4" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><a href="https://dronedj.com/2018/07/06/breaking-news-dji-mavic-2-photo-leaked-online/">DroneDJ</a> has gotten their hands on images and specifications for the highly anticipated DJI Mavic II drone. There is also a possibility that we’re going to see a “non Pro” version of this drone as well.</p>
<p>DJI originally had an event scheduled on July 18, 2018 to announce the new drone(s), but that has been delayed with no rescheduled date as of yet.</p>
<p><strong>From DroneDJ:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Improved form factor</strong> – The new <a href="https://dronedj.com/2018/06/15/dji-would-like-you-to-see-the-bigger-picture-on-july-18th-possible-mavic-pro-2-announcement/">Mavic 2</a> drone is sleeker and more aerodynamic than its predecessor, something we expected all along. At the same time, it is very much recognizable as a DJI Mavic Pro. Same color, same shape and the same folding mechanism it seems. Battery mounted on top and towards the back. Similar to original Mavic and not like the Mavic Air.</p>
<p><strong>What’s in a name</strong> – The drone is labeled Mavic 2, which may mean that there still will be a Mavic Pro 2. The bands on the legs of the original Mavic Pro are gold colored. The one shown in the photo is silver, which may mean the advanced (or basic) model if you go by previous DJI drones (Phantom).</p>
<p><strong>Two different sensor sizes</strong> – The photo seems to show two different sensor sizes. The one mounted on the drone in grey could be a 1-inch sensor, and the one in black on the table perhaps a 1/1.7 sensor? A big sensor will surely help you to “See the Bigger Picture”.</p>
<p><strong>Gimbal</strong> – The photo also seems to show a removable gimbal, a la the GoPro Karma. If you look at the picture closely, it seems that the gimbal might just slide into the drone and thus can be used separately as well. To the left, on the table, you can see the second gimbal with what appears to be a significantly smaller camera/sensor size and a small screen. There is also a lighting connection presumably for charging. The gimbal mounting system seems to be a lot more sturdy and durable than what we currently have in the Mavic Pro.</p>
<p><strong>Motors</strong> – The motors seem to be of a larger size than the original Mavic Pro</p>
<p><strong>Propellers</strong> – Are not the ‘quiet’ ones we have seen on the DJI Mavic Pro Platinum and Phantom 4 Pro V2.0. Maybe DJI will reserve that option for later in the product lifecycle of the Mavic 2?</p>
<p><strong>360-degree obstacle avoidance</strong> – The new Mavic 2 seems to have at least front and side obstacle avoidance cameras/sensors. Very likely it will feature the same at the bottom and at the back of the drone. Not at the top, however.</p>
<p><strong>Foldable legs</strong> – We can’t see the rear legs of the drone but the front legs seem to fold sideways like they do on the original Mavic Pro.</p>
<p><strong>Zoom lens?</strong> – When you look closely at the lens of the camera it does not seem to resemble the lenses OsitaLV showed earlier today. Unless the gimbal had been removed. <a href="https://dronedj.com/2018/07/06/breaking-news-dji-mavic-2-photo-leaked-online/">Read more…</a></p></blockquote>
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