Roger over at Lensrentals.com has written a nice piece about circular polarizers.</p>
<p><em>My Not Nearly Complete, But Rather Entertaining, Circular Polarizer Filter Article by Roger Cicala</em></p>
<p>So, a while back I wrote <a href="https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/06/the-comprehensive-ranking-of-the-major-uv-filters-on-the-market/">a not quite complete article on UV filters</a>. To do that, I had to buy new testing equipment and learn to test filters. This was not what I wanted to do when I grew up. But somebody has to do it, and I did get to buy new toys.</p>
<p>More importantly, Tyler (Who handles the purchasing) asked me why, many years ago, I chose the <a href="http://www.pntra.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJGRk5HSklCRkpOSkVN?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensrentals.com%2Fsearch%3Ffilters%3D%257B%2522checked%2522%253A%257B%2522Item%2BType%2522%253A%257B%2522type%2522%253A%2522string_values%2522%252C%2522selected%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522id%2522%253A%2522%2522%252C%2522values%2522%253A%255B%2522Accessory%2522%255D%257D%255D%257D%252C%2522Accessory%2BType%2522%253A%257B%2522type%2522%253A%2522string_values%2522%252C%2522selected%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522id%2522%253A%2522%2522%252C%2522values%2522%253A%255B%2522Filter%2522%255D%257D%255D%257D%252C%2522Filter%2BStyle%2522%253A%257B%2522type%2522%253A%2522string_values%2522%252C%2522selected%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522id%2522%253A%2522%2522%252C%2522values%2522%253A%255B%2522Circular%2522%255D%257D%255D%257D%252C%2522Filter%2BType%2522%253A%257B%2522type%2522%253A%2522string_values%2522%252C%2522selected%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522id%2522%253A%2522%2522%252C%2522values%2522%253A%255B%2522Polarizing%2522%255D%257D%255D%257D%257D%252C%2522range_for_range%2522%253A%257B%257D%252C%2522range_for_value%2522%253A%257B%257D%257D%26reload_filters%3Dtrue%26q%3D%26sort_by%3Dpopularity">Circular Polarizing filters</a> that Lensrentals stocked. A better person than me would have confessed that I’ve never known the first thing about Circular Polarizers; that I just bought the most expensive to be our ‘best’ and the cheapest to be our ‘basic.’ But instead, I just said, “Well, we should do some scientific-type testing and a more thorough evaluation now.”</p>
<p>Like a metaphor for my life, the results ended up being the opposite of what I expected. I thought if we found tons of differences testing simple clear and UV filters, there would be many more differences in more complex polarizing filters. So today, instead of showing you amazing differences between the various brands, I’ll just save you some money on your next CP filter purchase. That should work out for both of us: you save money, I get a shorter blog post.</p>
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<p>I should mention our methodology has improved somewhat since we did our first filter article. I used a red laser to measure transmission then, and several people made the very reasonable suggestion that a green laser might be a better choice, being in the middle of the spectrum and all. Other people said I should get a spectrometer and measure the entire spectrum. So I did both of those things.</p>
<p>This should give you some hints about me as a person. If someone asks me to test a lens at a different aperture, I have a screaming fit about testing taking up a few hours of my time. Someone suggests I spend $15,000 on new equipment, and I’m like, “Yeah, great idea, that would be cool to have.”</p>

<p>Finally, I had no intention of testing every polarizing filter on the market. I did what I usually do; bought the ones B&H Photo had in stock in 77mm size. So we’re going to compare, in no particular order, except alphabetical, with the current price for a 77mm:</p>
<ul>
<li>B&W XS-Pro High-Transmission Circular Polarizer MRC-Nano         $102</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pntra.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJGRk5HSklCRkpOSkVN?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensrentals.com%2Fsearch%3Ffilters%3D%257B%2522checked%2522%253A%257B%2522Brand%2522%253A%257B%2522type%2522%253A%2522string_values%2522%252C%2522selected%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522id%2522%253A%2522%2522%252C%2522values%2522%253A%255B%2522Heliopan%2522%255D%257D%255D%257D%252C%2522Item%2BType%2522%253A%257B%2522type%2522%253A%2522string_values%2522%252C%2522selected%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522id%2522%253A%2522%2522%252C%2522values%2522%253A%255B%2522Accessory%2522%255D%257D%255D%257D%252C%2522Filter%2BType%2522%253A%257B%2522type%2522%253A%2522string_values%2522%252C%2522selected%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522id%2522%253A%2522%2522%252C%2522values%2522%253A%255B%2522Polarizing%2522%255D%257D%255D%257D%257D%252C%2522range_for_range%2522%253A%257B%257D%252C%2522range_for_value%2522%253A%257B%257D%257D%26reload_filters%3Dtrue%26q%3DHeliopan%2BCircular%2BPolarizer%2B%26sort_by%3Dpopularity">Heliopan Circular Polarizer</a>                                                                          $200</li>
<li>Marumi EXUS Circular Polarizer Filter                                                     $140</li>
<li>Sigma Water Repellent Circular Polarizing Filter                                   $150</li>
<li>Tiffen Ultra Pol Circular Polarizing Filter                                                 $103</li>
<li>Zeiss T* Circular Polarizing Filter                                                               $180</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>So, About the Polarizing Part</strong></p>
<p>If you’re thinking about buying a circular polarizing filter, you probably want to know which ones polarize the best and which ones the worst, right? I know I did. Now we could have just gone outside and taken pictures in the bright sun and said this one’s good and that one’s bad. But we never do anything simple when we can complicate the crap out of it.</p>
<p>So what we did was take our laser transmission set up and modified it a bit. Primarily, this shines a laser into a power meter and gets a reading. Then we can stick mostly transparent stuff in the beam and see how much it reduces the power reaching the meter. Excellent lasers are almost entirely polarized, but I have a budget, and that budget didn’t include (much to my sorrow) $10,000 for the lab-grade, steel-melting laser I wanted. I got a little 5-<em>m</em>watt green (530 nm) diode laser.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.pjtra.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJGRk5HSklCRkpOSkVN?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensrentals.com%2Fblog%2F2017%2F09%2Fmy-not-nearly-complete-but-rather-entertaining-circular-polarizer-filter-article%2F">Read the rest of the article at Lensrentals.com</a></strong></p>
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<strong>September 15, 2017, Saitama, Japan</strong> -Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the development of a new ultra-telephoto 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD zoom lens (Model A035) for full-frame DSLR cameras. The advanced optical design of Model A035 includes 3 LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements for greater aberration reduction and Tamron’s original eBAND Coating for superior anti-reflection performance. At 1,115g (39.3 oz) the new lens is the lightest weight in its class* and features magnesium material in key areas of the lens barrel to improve weight reduction, strength and portability. The Model A035 delivers fast and precise autofocus performance and consistently powerful VC (Vibration Compensation) benefits thanks to the high-speed Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) control system that is found in the latest Tamron lens models.</p>
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<p class="bodytext">Model A035 is fully compatible with Tamron’s 1.4X tele converter that multiplies the lens’s focal length, and the Tamron TAP-in ConsoleTM which enables lens customizations for focus adjustments, VC mechanism adjustments and more. Additionally, an Arca Swiss compatible tripod mount is available as an optional accessory.</p>
<p class="bodytext">This combination of features and optional accessories join to create a lens that photographers everywhere will enjoy using in various shooting situations, including low-light conditions that require handheld operation as well as those where convenient attachment to a tripod is preferred.</p>

<p class="bodytext">* Among 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 lenses for 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras (As of September 15, 2017; Tamron</p>
<p class="bodytext"><strong>PRODUCT NAME</strong></p>
<ul>
<li class="bodytext">100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035)</li>
<li class="bodytext">For Canon and Nikon mount</li>
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<p class="bodytext"><strong>DATE OF LAUNCH</strong>

Launch planned by the end of 2017</p>
<ol>
<li>3 LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements effectively compensate for axial chromatic aberrations, a potential issue for ultra-telephoto lenses, and other various aberrations</li>
<li>eBAND　(Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency) Coating, with superior anti-reflection performance to eliminate flare and ghosting, provides flawless, crystal clear images</li>
<li>High-speed Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) control system delivers quick and highly responsive autofocus performance and outstanding vibration compensation</li>
<li>Lightest weight (1,115 g / 39.3 oz.) lens in the ultra-telephoto zoom lens category</li>
<li>Optional accessory tripod mount is Arca Swiss-compatible</li>
<li>MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 1.5 m (59 in) and maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.6</li>
<li>Moisture-Resistant Construction and fluorine coating for enhanced weather protection</li>
<li>Fully compatible with tele converters and TAP-in ConsoleTM</li>
</ol>
<p class="bodytext">* Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.</p>
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<em>The art of expression. The science of color.</em></p>
<p><strong>COPENHAGEN, September 13, 2017</strong> – Phase One today announced the Phase One IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Digital Back, based on a new CMOS sensor designed to capture color as perceived by the human eye. The new sensor technology in the IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Digital Back is the brainchild of a longstanding collaboration between Sony and Phase One. The result is astonishing color definition – with which champions of photography are able to create and express their artistic visions more accurately than ever before.</p>
<p>In this way, Phase One’s latest product brings unsurpassed color quality to the hands of the finest photographers across the globe.</p>
<p>The 100MP CMOS sensor in the IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Digital Back incorporates new Bayer Filter color technology, the result of Phase One’s close working relationship with Sony. Available exclusively through Phase One, this new technology transforms digital color capabilities to render color more authentically than ever – giving the world’s foremost photographers 101-megapixels of unprecedented creativity.</p>
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<p>Click on the following link to learn more about the Phase One IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Digital Back: <a href="http://www.phaseone.com/trichromatic">www.phaseone.com/trichromatic</a></p>
<p><em>“</em><em>As a photographer, one of the things that excites me the most is having the opportunity to use color to evoke emotion. The Trichromatic Camera System itself becomes a true extension of my vision, and what my eye sees and what my eye wants to express – the camera delivers.</em><em>”</em> – Tony Hewitt, Fine Art Photographer</p>

<p>This pioneering sensor design has also established the lowest and therefore cleanest base ISO of any medium format CMOS sensor. At an impressive ISO 35, the results of the IQ3 100MP Trichromatic are crisp and clean, providing the absolute lowest digital noise for any CMOS system of its size.</p>
<p><em>“The ability to capture an image that reflects exactly what you see the moment you press the shutter button, with little interpretation or conjecture, is a fantastic leap for photography and more importantly, for the integrity of image quality,”</em> said Niels Knudsen, Phase One Image Quality Professor.</p>
<p><strong>Availability and Pricing:

</strong>The IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Digital Back is available now through Phase One Partners: <a href="http://www.phaseone.com/partners">www.phaseone.com/partners</a>. Contact your local Phase One Partner to arrange a demo.</p>
<p>The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for the IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Digital Back is $44,990 USD.</p>
<p>The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for the XF IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Camera System, including XF Camera Body, free Prime Lens choice and a 5-year warranty is $49,990 USD.</p>
<p>All Phase One XF IQ3 Camera Systems are supplied with a free lens of choice from the Schneider Kreuznach Blue Ring Prime Lens range, valued up to $6,990 USD.</p>
<p>Phase One also announced their Feature Update #4 today, which is available immediately for downloaded free of charge for all XF Camera System owners at <a href="http://www.phaseone.com/Feature-Update-4">www.phaseone.com/Feature-Update-4</a></p>
<p>For more details, please go to: <a href="http://www.phaseone.com/">http://www.phaseone.com</a> or book a demo on: <a href="http://www.phaseone.com/DemoSignup">www.phaseone.com/DemoSignup</a></p>
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We missed this announcement earlier in the week as we were only paying attention to <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-launches-three-new-compact-and-lightweight-4k-uhd-video-camcorders-the-xf405-xf400-and-vixia-gx10/">Canon’s new 4K camcorders</a>.</p>
<p>You’ll be able to see the Canon MM100-WS tomorrow at <a href="https://show.ibc.org/">IBC 2017</a> in Rotterdam, Netherlands.</p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., September 12, 2017</strong> – Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., is leveraging the Company’s celebrated and longstanding optical and sensor technologies to develop a new Multi-Purpose Module Camera, the MM100-WS, designed to provide business imaging solutions for new and established companies. Canon Inc. plans to have the new multi-purpose module camera on display in the Canon booths at upcoming tradeshows and events.</p>
<p>The Canon MM100-WS Multi-Purpose Camera features a compact body size of approximately 1.57 in (w) x 1.57 in (h) x .85 in (d). The multi-purpose module camera has a highly customizable body designed to accommodate various module solutions and features a high-level of dust and moisture resistance and durability needed for a wide range of applications. In addition, the camera is capable of capturing images in low-light environments with as little as 1 lux of illumination¹.</p>

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<p>Upon request, Canon will make available the camera’s Application Programming Interface (API)², further expanding the customization capabilities of the MM100-WS for a wide range of solutions. Due to its compact body and high scalability, the MM100-WS is an excellent option for video content creation for professional and industrial applications, such as monitoring in narrow spaces, piping inspections, automotive industry, and as a support tool for numerous varieties of verticals.</p>
<p>In the future, to help support businesses utilizing the camera, Canon will develop various modules, accessories and software for the camera to be further customized, helping to meet the needs of end-users and a variety of applications.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2-hiRes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-31398" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2-hiRes-728x293.jpg" alt="" width="728" height="293" srcset="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2-hiRes-728x293.jpg 728w, http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2-hiRes-768x309.jpg 768w, http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2-hiRes-225x91.jpg 225w, http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2-hiRes-610x245.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px" /></a></p>
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We <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-ef-600mm-f4-do-br-at-canon-expo/">learned about the development of the EF 600mm f/4 DO IS</a> way back  in September 2015 at the Canon EXPO in New York City.</p>
<p>We’re being told that one or two additional DO lens is being developed alongside the EF 600mm f/4 DO IS and the plan is to announce them in late August 2018 ahead of Photokina 2018 in Cologne, Germany.</p>

<p>We’re not sure how well the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS sold, but I haven’t seen too many of them in peoples kits over the years. A replacement doesn’t make too much sense to us. It definitely wasn’t a bad lens, but I don’t think it was good enough or small enough to justify a purchase once the space saving 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS was announced.</p>
<p>As always, lenses can be hard to nail down as far as announcement time frames go, but we’ll keep asking.</p>
<p><em>More to come….</em></p>
<p><em>image credit // <a href="http://www.popphoto.com/canon-is-working-on-600mm-do-br-telephoto-lens-with-its-latest-optical-tech">popphoto</a></em></p>
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We’ve <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/patent-tamron-100-400mm-f4-5-6-3-vc/">seen the patent</a>, and soon we’ll see the lens. Tamron is going to join Sigma and Canon with their own 100-400mm lens. The Tamron will be faster than the Sigma at the short end with an f-stop of 4.5 and slower than Canon at the long end at f/6.3. The new lens will obviously be image stabilized and no doubt it’ll be priced aggressively.</p>

<p>Now that Tamron and Sigma are both stepping on Canon’s 100-400mm toes, it’s time Canon get stepping on theirs with a 150-600mm zoom lens. Do you agree?</p>
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We’ve already heard a lot of rumbling about an imminent replacement for the PowerShot G1 X Mark II. We’ve reported that the flagship PowerShot will receive a 24mp APS-C sized sensor, instead of the 1.5″ sensor found in the current version.</p>
<p>We’ve been told that the PowerShot G5 X is also receiving a Mark II version shortly, but that the camera will retain the 1″ sized sensor. The new sensor is rumored to be 20.2mp, which is the same resolution of the current camera. The new sensor should be upgraded in image quality and and be equipped with DPAF. We do not know if the camera lens is going to remain 24-105mm (35mm equivalent).</p>

<p>We have moved the PowerShot G5 X to a “don’t buy” along with the PowerShot G1 X Mark II in <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/buyers-guide-category/powershot/">our Buyer’s Guide</a>. We’re still waiting to hear if the PowerShot G3 X will be getting a Mark II version shortly.</p>
<p>While have been unable to confirm an announcement date for the refreshed PowerShot cameras.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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<em>Sleek new camera brings legendary Kodak style to the instant print camera game; prints beautiful, ready-to-share photos</em></p>
<p><strong>Rochester, NY and EDISON, NJ, Monday, September 11, 2017 —</strong></p>
<p>Today Eastman Kodak Company and its licensee C+A Global unveiled the KODAK PRINTOMATIC Camera, a brand-new instant print camera. The stylish new point-and-shoot camera instantly prints high-quality, full color photos right from the camera body, making it the ideal all-in-one solution for capturing and sharing beautiful, vibrant prints instantly.</p>
<p>The KODAK PRINTOMATIC Camera is the ultimate catalyst for a good time that can be shared instantly. Every day is a special occasion with the KODAK PRINTOMATIC Instant Print Camera – from graduations to family gatherings to relaxing getaways with loved ones. A perfect accessory for event planners, scrap-bookers, vacationers and partygoers, instant photography is the utilitarian-meets-fun solution for custom gifts and mementos. Wedding guests can snap candid photos of the ceremony and have them printed and framed before the reception starts. Creating custom scrapbooks is hassle-free when photos print immediately with adhesive backing ready to be added to the page. Events become more fun, weekend get-togethers are enriched, and moments that once were forgotten on a smartphone are cherished forever.</p>
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<p><em>“The KODAK PRINTOMATIC is a contemporary camera with a wonderful balance of digital and analog technology,”</em> says Steven Overman, President of Kodak’s Consumer and Film Division and Kodak Chief Marketing Officer. <em>“It’s an accessible device for anybody who wants to create a lasting memory in a tangible, colorful way.”</em></p>
<p><em>“We feel honored to partner with</em> <em>Kodak, a company that has established itself as a leader and storied brand in color technology used the world over,”</em> comments Chaim Pikarski, CEO of C+A Global<em>. “This release is another step for Kodak entering into the growing instant digital camera market. The KODAK PRINTOMATIC Camera is the first of the full product lineup to be launched in 2017 and continue into 2018. The KODAK PRINTOMATIC Camera brings back the nostalgia of capturing and sharing KODAK MOMENTS, putting the print in the palm of your hand, the moment it happens.</em>”</p>
<p>With a maximum resolution 10-megapixel camera and no computer connection or even Wi-Fi needed, the KODAK PRINTOMATIC Camera produces 2×3” photo prints with no ink cartridges, toner or film necessary. Photo prints are durable, water- and tear-resistant with an adhesive back. Fun, fast and easy to use, the compact and fashionable KODAK PRINTOMATIC Device fits right in your back pocket and is perfect for sharing vibrant, smudge-free photos with friends and family, anywhere, anytime. Keeping up with all the fun, the camera can even shoot a new photo while still printing the previous shot, so you’ll never miss a special moment.</p>
<p><strong>KODAK PRINTOMATIC Instant Print Camera Highlights and Benefits:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Maximum resolution of 10-megapixel camera</li>
<li>Built-in flash</li>
<li>Built-in lithium ion battery</li>
<li>Two picture modes: vibrant color, black & white</li>
<li>Low battery indicator</li>
<li>Printer status indicator</li>
<li>MicroSD™ card indicator</li>
<li>MicroSD™ card slot</li>
<li>Slots for neck strap</li>
<li>Comes in grey or yellow</li>
</ul>
<p>The KODAK PRINTOMATIC Instant Print Camera will be available in late September for $69.99 USD at major retailers and online including Amazon. The camera comes with a USB cable, a Quick Start Guide, a 10-pack of KODAK ZINK Photo Paper and a memory card. KODAK ZINK Photo Paper comes in 20 and 50 packs, and is sold separately.</p>
<p>More information is available at <a href="http://www.kodak.com/go/printomatic">www.kodak.com/go/printomatic</a>.</p>
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We just posted that we didn’t have  any in-depth specifications for the upcoming Canon video products, and voila, we then got some.</p>
<p><strong>Canon XF400/XF405 Specifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>1″ CMOS</li>
<li>Dual pixel AF</li>
<li>Wide dynamic range</li>
<li>3 built in ND Filters</li>
<li>Dynamic IS</li>
<li>MPEG4</li>
<li>XF-AVC</li>
<li>4K UHD</li>
<li>4:2:0 8bit 60p 50p 24p onto 2 SD Cards</li>
</ul>
<div>More to come as we hear more.</div>
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<strong>From Sigma:</strong></p>
<p>The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce a chargeable service for installing the Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 on the SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for Canon.</p>
<p>From September onwards, the dedicated service staff for Sigma products will be able to install the Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 on SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for Canon.</p>
<p><!--more-->The Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 is an accessory exclusively designed for the SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for Canon, and it enables photographers to use a filter sheet with the lens.By attaching it to the rear of the lens, it will allow more freedom of expression.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-31291" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sigma-Rear-Filter-Holder-for-14mm-f-1.8-Art-Lens.jpg" alt="" width="604" height="276" srcset="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sigma-Rear-Filter-Holder-for-14mm-f-1.8-Art-Lens.jpg 604w, http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sigma-Rear-Filter-Holder-for-14mm-f-1.8-Art-Lens-225x103.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px" /></p>

<p>For details of cost and the commencement of the service, please contact your nearest <a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/en/about/world-network/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor</a>.In case it is not convenient for your environment to use the installation service and you prefer to do it by your own effort, the necessary parts can be sold.Please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor for further information. Customers who do not own the appropriate tools or who do not feel confident in attaching the filter holder themselves may take advantage of the chargeable installation service.</p>
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<em>Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | Art & Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for Sigma / Canon / Nikon </em></p>
<p><strong>Benefit of this firmware update </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>It has corrected the phenomenon that the Manual Override (MO) function will be disabled after adjusting the settings of focus mode switch on SIGMA Optimization Pro (Macintosh ver.).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sigma Mount Converter MC-11 SA-E / EF-E </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Benefit of this firmware update </strong></p>

<ul>
<li>It has corrected the phenomenon which may occur with the combination of SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 and some of SIGMA’s interchangeable zoom lenses on Sony a9 (ILCE-9) that when using AF-S mode and shooting in telephoto range, it could occasionally display the shot as in focus, although it may not be correctly locked on the subject.</li>
<li>It has become compatible with the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA (Firmware Ver.1.02), CANON (Firmware Ver.1.02), as well as the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for SIGMA (Firmware Ver.1.02) and CANON (Firmware Ver1.03).</li>
</ul>
<p>The above firmware updates are available for installation in <a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/en/download/lenses/sigma-optimization-pro/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sigma Optimization Pro</a> via the <a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sigma-Dock.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sigma USB Dock</a>.</p>
<p>In addition to firmware updates detailed above, Sigma announced today that they are now offering a rear filter holder installation service for the otherwise incompatibile-with-front-filters 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens.</p>
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Do you need a larger than full frame sensor kit to compliment your Canon setup? Well, Hasselblad has you covered! You can save about $1000 USD buy buying these items as a kit instead of individually, plus you get a free Pelican case.</p>
<p>This is definitely a loved camera by the select few who have had a chance to shoot with it.</p>
<p>For the record, this camera does not shoot 4k video.</p>
<p><strong>The Hasselblad X1D Field Kit

</strong>Within the comprehensive package, photographers will find all the equipment they need for a variety of photographic conditions, including the X1D-50c and 3 XCD lenses (30mm, 45mm, and 90mm), which deliver edge-to-edge sharpness in a compact form to elegantly match the slim build of the body.</p>
<p>The inclusion of cleaning equipment (a cleaning cloth, dust blower, and lens pen) ensures that photographers can easily keep their kit in perfect condition, so it’s always clean and ready whenever creativity strikes.</p>
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<p><strong>Rugged Pelican carrying case

</strong>The rugged pelican case has a custom cut foam insert that protects your gear. The foam layout is also made for easy access, so that you quickly can get your hands on the equipment you need when you’re out there.</p>
<p><strong>X1D Field Kit contents

</strong>The package includes the following items:</p>
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<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2gQCSWN">X1D-50c Camera</a> (silver) $8995</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2xeC4SD">XCD 3,5/30mm Lens</a> $3995</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2gPip4M">XCD 3,5/45mm Lens</a> $2695</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2xeUPp2">XCD 3,2/90mm Lens</a> $3195</li>
<li>Rugged Pelican carrying case</li>
<li>2 camera batteries</li>
<li>Shoulder and wrist strap</li>
<li>USB cable</li>
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<p><strong>Availability

</strong>The X1D Field Kit is now available for order online and will begin shipping on September 20th 2017.</p>
<p><strong>Preorder</strong>

<a href="https://bhpho.to/2xeAOPp">You can preorder the Hasselblad X1D Field Kit from B&H Photo</a></p>
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<em>Rotolight to enhance its product range with integrated Skyport Wireless Protocol</em></p>
<p><strong>Pinewood Studios, London, 31st August 2017:</strong> Rotolight, an award-winning British LED lighting manufacturer, has teamed up with Elinchrom one of the world’s best known photographic lighting systems manufacturers, to integrate its unique Skyport Protocol across its product range, starting with NEO 2 to be unveiled at a major launch event on September 4th.</p>
<p>Rotolight has collaborated with Elinchrom to integrate its Skyport 2.4Ghz high speed sync (HSS) wireless flash receiver into NEO 2, eliminating the need to purchase a standalone flash receiver, while also providing rock-solid reliability, range, flexibility and control for multiple off camera lighting setups. Skyport enables users to wirelessly control up to 10 lights, in four groups, at a distance of up to 200m(656ft) with the new Rotolight HSS transmitter (capable of 1/8000th), which has been optimised for Rotolight by Elinchrom. It is available on launch for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and Panasonic camera systems (with Fuji to follow next year), and is compatible with all other Elinchrom Skyport devices.</p>
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<p><i>“Elinchrom Skyport represents the best in class wireless HSS triggering technology, and its combination with Rotolight’s pioneering LED product range, will provide creative imagemakers with a unique innovative feature set, and unrivalled consistency and reliability” said Rod Aaron Gammons, Managing Director of Rotolight.</i></p>
<p>Rotolight recently announced the world’s first continuous LED lights with HSS flash capability, providing a game changing product to photographers and filmmakers who want an all in one solution. Unlike traditional strobe/flash, AEOS and the upcoming NEO 2 have no recycle time, which ensures users never miss a shot, making them the perfect choice of light for today’s modern high-frame-rate-capable cameras.</p>
<p><i>“Rotolight is a highly innovative company, with a unique set of industry first products, and we were very excited to work with them when they approached us to integrate the Skyport technology into their product range. The integration is great for both companies, and for Rotolight’s customers, they gain a rock solid, ultra- reliable, state of the art, High Speed Sync wireless triggering technology” said Simon Whittle, CEO of Elinchrom.</i></p>

<p>Filmmakers will also enjoy the benefits of the Skyport integration, providing them with wireless remote control of colour temperature, brightness, and remote triggering of Rotolight’s CineSFX, an award-winning suite of customizable cinematic lighting effects, such as lightning, fire, gunshot, paparazzi and TV flicker to enhance video productions.</p>
<p><b>Simon Whittle, CEO of Elinchrom said:</b> <i>“Our ambition is for Skyport to become an industry standard technology, eliminating the need for expensive, proprietary trigger systems that prevents photographers from working with their lights of choice. We are extremely excited to be working with Rotolight, a disruptive innovator in the lighting industry with a unique set of industry first features. This collaboration between both companies will provide creative imagemakers with a state of the art solution that is uniquely versatile, whilst also being rock solid and consistent”.</i></p>
<p>For more information visit www.rotolight.com</p>
<p>Image Resources for this release are available from: <a title="Link URL" href="https://goo.gl/Fod3wp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Image Folder Link</a></p>
<p><strong>About Rotolight</strong></p>
<p>Rotolight, based in Pinewood Studios, UK, is a leading manufacturer of award winning on-camera, studio and location LED lighting systems for photography, broadcast and cinematography. Rotolight’s products are regularly used on blockbuster motion pictures and are in high demand by discerning professionals worldwide. The company’s passion for innovation and excellence, coupled with a relentless quest for accurate colour, quality and consistent performance, sets it apart in the market. Rotolight has recently created some of the most talked about products in the industry, and will keep delivering inspirational products that help its customers’ creativity blossom. Visit</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.rotolight.com/mailshots/press/elinchrom2017/index.html#">www.rotolight.com</a></strong></p>
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