Imaging Resource sat down with Masaya Maeda, Canon’s Senior Managing Director and Chief Executive of Canon Inc’s Image Communication Products Operations. A lot of topics of interest were covered, including EOS M, EF-S and EF-M lenses, printers and more.</p>
<p>Maeda says Canon will be releasing new printers soon, first up will be the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/new-pixma-pro-printer-coming-cr2/" target="_blank">ImagePROGRAF Pro-1000</a> which will be coming next month for PhotoPlus last we heard. This is the 12 ink, 17″ printer they showed last week at the Canon EXPO in New York City.</p>
<p>When asked about EOS M:</p>
<blockquote><p>Going forward, and this would be a repeat of what I said before, but we will put more effort into mirrorless, and also, naturally, we will continue to expand the EF-M lens group. In the very near future, I think that Canon will come out with a mirrorless camera that you would really like.</p></blockquote>
<p>We can also expect new EF-S and EF-M lenses in the near future, unfortunately there was no mention of the EOS-1D X Mark II or EOS 5D Mark IV, probably the two most anticipated products by Canon users.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2015/09/16/canon-maeda-promises-eos-m-enthusiasts-more-aps-c-lenses-new-printers" target="_blank">Head over the Imaging Resource</a> for the rest of the interview.</p>

We’re getting various reports from Europe that the brand new Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II has started to ship and customers are picking their lenses up.</p>
<p>The EF 35mm f/1.4L II is slated to start shipping on September 21, 2015 in North America.</p>
<p><em>Thanks Evert</em></p>
<p><strong>Preorder EF 35 f/1.4L II $1799: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180801-REG/canon_9523b002_35mm_f_1_4l_ii_usm.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA35142.html?utm_term=UbK24x0al34oSlvW4eT8QxjoUkX3mDVXeWC-Ug0&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid64393&cvosrc=affiliate.64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1Uehm5w" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>

<strong>Details:

</strong>Firmware Version 2.0.8 incorporate the following fix.</p>
<ul>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon which occurs when the “Shutter button half-press” menu item, configured in “C.Fn5: Operation” > “Custom Controls Menu”, is set to metering start only; depending on when the shutter button is half-pressed, it may initiate AutoFocus.</li>
</ul>
<p>Firmware Version 2.0.8 is for cameras with firmware Version 2.0.7 or earlier. If your camera’s firmware is already Version 2.0.8, it is not necessary to update the firmware. The firmware update takes approximately seven minutes.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/digital_slr_cameras/eos_1d_x?WT.mc_id=C126149#DriversAndSoftware" target="_blank">Download Firmware 2.0.8 for the Canon EOS-1D X</a> </strong>(Canon USA)</p>
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Alex Cooke at Fstoppers has decided to try and tackle some of the myths and truths about sensor resolution and lenses. If you buy a Canon EOS 5DS, or EOS 5DS R, do you need to be aware of what lenses you use with them to get maximum performance?</p>
<p>It’s a tough question to answer and is difficult to quantify with any current testing methodology and in the end may be up to you.</p>
<p>From Alex Cooke:</p>
<blockquote><p>There’s also an added complication independent of the physics: we don’t normally see lower level glass paired with higher level bodies. This in itself has normally kept a certain level of separation, but now, as megapixel counts approach unforeseen levels, that gap is being closed. And so, we have to ask: if you buy a ultra-high-resolution camera, will even your good glass be rendered obsolete? Well, I can’t answer that for two reasons: first, it depends on your definition of “obsolete.” If you have a 50 megapixel sensor, are you willing to take a hit of 5 megapixels before you call a lens archaic? How about 10 megapixels? That’s up to you. Second, at this point in time, we don’t have data obtained from a publicly available, verified method to make that call. My suspicions say that indeed, the threshold of degradation may be starting to cross into lower level professional lens territory, but they’re just that: suspicions. <a href="https://fstoppers.com/originals/are-your-lenses-suddenly-obsolete-85888" target="_blank">Read the full article</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Lenses are going to be updated to the latest technology for both high megapixel DSLRs as well as 8K and beyond for cinema lenses. If you’re shooting an 50+mp camera, it can’t hurt to own the latest version of a lens, but don’t be worried about using older and less expensive lenses, they’re still going to give you great results.</p>

Nikon Rumors has posted what to expect next from Nikon. It looks like Nikon is going to continue updating a lot of lenses, as they’ve done in the last 18 months. We’re looking forward to seeing what sort of full frame mirrorless option Nikon comes up with, because we do believe Canon is going to do the same sooner than later.</p>
<ul>
<li>Nikon D5</li>
<li>Nikon D300s Replacement</li>
<li>Nikon 1 v4</li>
<li>Nikon 1 lenses</li>
<li>New Coolpix cameras</li>
<li>More Nikon telephoto lenses will be updated with flourite (FL) elements.</li>
<li>A full frame Nikon mirrorless camera system</li>
<li>A new “secret” product, perhaps an action camera.</li>
</ul>
<p>Read more in the source link below.</p>
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<strong>CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/</strong> – Epson is once again redefining large format commercial ink jet printing with the announcement of the SureColor® P-Series line-up. Incorporating the latest imaging technologies, including Epson’s PrecisionCore® TFP® printhead, the new P-Series printers deliver extraordinary performance for the professional printing industry along with unparalleled color matching capabilities. Leveraging Epson’s UltraChrome® HD eight-color ink set, the 24-inch SureColor P6000and 44-inch SureColor P8000 are designed for graphic designers, commercial printers and photographers. Successors to the award-winning Epson Stylus® Pro 900-Series, the 24-inch SureColor P7000 and 44-inch SureColor P9000 incorporate a reformulated Epson UltraChrome HDX 10-color ink set for both commercial and flexographic printers, as well as graphic designers, photographers, and fine art reproduction houses.</p>
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<p>Poised to set new industry standards for commercial and flexographic proofing applications, the SC-P7000 and SC-P9000 are available in a Commercial Edition featuring an all-new Violet ink for expanded color gamut delivering output matching 99-percent of the PANTONE® FORMULA GUIDE Solid Coated. In addition, the printers are configurable with an optional Epson SpectroProofer® UVS in-line spectrophotometer designed to provide automated color management and verification-related tasks for a range of proofing applications.</p>
<p>“Epson is committed to bringing the most advanced printing and proofing solutions to market for creative, graphic arts and printing professionals,” said Larry Kaufman, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. “The new SureColor P-Series family brings together the most sophisticated printing technologies available to deliver extraordinary results, whether for graphic design, contract proofing for commercial and flexographic printing, fine art, or photography.”</p>
<p><strong>More about the SureColor P-Series

</strong>The complete SureColor P-Series printer family – the SC-P6000, SC-P7000, SC-P8000, and SC-P9000 – redefine wide-format, aqueous imaging applications with a vast array of workflow solutions and robust media handling. All models seamlessly integrate with industry leading workflow software solutions to meet the needs of the proofing and graphic arts community. Additional features include:</p>
<p><strong>Epson UltraChrome HD and HDX Ink:</strong> The SC-P6000/P8000 leverage the eight-color UltraChrome HD ink and the SC-P7000/P9000 use the 10-color UltraChrome HDX ink. Both professional ink sets deliver outstanding color with improved black density; new Black ink is 1.5 times denser than previous ink formulation, providing significant improvements to overall contract ratio and optical clarity, and improved Resin Encapsulation Technology delivers superior gloss uniformity. All SureColor P-Series printers are designed to work exclusively with Epson UltraChrome HD and HDX ink1.</p>
<p><strong>Epson PrecisionCore TFP Printhead:</strong> The SureColor P-Series delivers consistent, high-performance with variable size ink droplet technology as small as 3.5 picoliters for remarkable print quality. New enhancements include a new wave form, improving dot placement and accuracy. User-scheduled cleaning cycles improve print head health.</p>
<p><strong>The Proofing Standard:</strong> Ideal for all commercial and flexographic proofing, the SC-P7000/P9000 Commercial Edition printers include an all-new Violet ink for expanded color gamut targeting improved spot color matching accuracy.</p>
<p><strong>Robust Media Handling:</strong> Supports virtually any media type in roll or cut-sheet, from photographic paper to 1.5 mm thick fine art media and poster board. New roll media handling offers user-selectable 3 mm top and bottom margins and improved guide rollers for reduced media surface impressions. High-speed rotary cutter included.</p>
<p><strong>Optional Internal Print Server:</strong> Internal 320GB print server boosts workgroup productivity by quickly transferring print jobs to free-up workstations; adds print queue management and print job save and reprint functionality.</p>
<p><strong>Optional SpectroProofer® UVS:</strong> Developed jointly with X-Rite, the in-line spectrophotometer provides automated color management and verification-related tasks for a range of proofing applications. It supports all current illumination standards for UV and UV-Cut measurement and is UV selectable between M0, M1 and M2.</p>
<p>The Epson SureColor P-Series will be on display at Graph Expo, Sept. 13-16, 2015 at McCormick Place in Chicago in Epson’s booth, #841, highlighting graphic design and commercial proofing applications.</p>
<p><strong>Support and Availability

</strong>The Epson SureColor P-Series will be available in October 2015 through authorized Epson Professional Imaging resellers:</p>
<ul>
<li>Epson SureColor P6000 24-inch – Standard Edition $2,995</li>
<li>Epson SureColor P7000 24-inch – Standard Edition (Light Light Black Starter Ink Set) $3,995</li>
<li>Epson SureColor P7000 24-inch – Commercial Edition (Violet Starter Ink Set) $3,995</li>
<li>Epson SureColor P8000 44-inch – Standard Edition $4,995</li>
<li>Epson SureColor P9000 44-inch – Standard Edition (Light Light Black Starter Ink Set) $5,995</li>
<li>Epson SureColor P9000 44-inch – Commercial Edition (Violet Ink Starter Set) $5,995</li>
</ul>
<p>The SureColor P-Series offer a standard Epson PreferredSM Limited Warranty, a one-year program that includes toll-free advanced telephone access Monday through Friday and usually next business-day on-site service in the unlikely event of any hardware failure. For additional information, visit <a href="http://www.proimaging.epson.com" target="_blank">www.proimaging.epson.com</a>.</p>

Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, has today announced user selectable Compressed and Uncompressed 14-Bit RAW image capture will be featured in the new α7S II once it arrives in stores this October.</p>
<p>Additionally, they have announced plans to add user selectable compressed or uncompressed 14-Bit RAW still image capture via firmware update to additional cameras beginning with the recently introduced α7R II full-frame mirrorless model.</p>
<p>“The voice of our α community remains the most important guiding force of our product development plans,” said Neal Manowitz, Deputy Vice President for Digital Imaging at Sony Electronics. “The addition of Uncompressed 14-Bit RAW processing is a direct result of customer feedback. Widely requested by photo and video enthusiasts, we believe the choice of RAW processing types will further elevate the performance of these extraordinary cameras.”</p>
<p>The α7S II and α7R II are compatible with Sony’s growing lineup of α -mount lenses, which now totals 63 different models including 12 native ‘FE’ full frame lenses. By early 2016, Sony will add an additional 8 new lenses to its FE full frame lineup, bringing the FE total to 20 lenses and the overall α -mount assortment to over 70 different models.</p>
<p><strong>Preorder the Sony A7S II: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1186034-REG/sony_ilce7sm2_b_alpha_a7sii_mirrorless_digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ISOA7SM2.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | Amazon</strong></p>

We’re told once again that Canon is actively working on an EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens. We’ve been told in the past that Canon was working on this during the time of the EF 24-70 f/2.8L II lens development.</p>
<p>One of the major reasons an IS version of the lens wasn’t released  was the size the lens would be with image stabilization, so Canon released a smaller EF 24-70 f/2.8L II instead.</p>
<p>We’re told that two or three prototypes exist, but no final design has been decided on. The IS being worked on for the lens will provide better performance than anything currently in the Canon lineup, along with more optical upgrades, one would assume a <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-develops-new-camera-lens-optical-element/" target="_blank">BR element</a> would be part of the development.</p>
<p>Do not expect this lens from Canon for 18-24 months at the earliest, as there’s no pressure to release it, even after <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/nikon-to-announce-24-70-f2-8-vr-24-f1-8-200-500-f5-6-vr/">Nikon recently announced a VR version of their 24-70 f/2.8</a>.</p>

Roger at LensRentals.com has written another in depth and entertaining article about something you (nor he) didn’t know you cared about.</p>
<p>Glass!</p>
<p>A Clear History of Glass by Roger Cicala</p>
<blockquote><p>I’ve written about glass, as in lenses, for years now. But I’ve never looked into the history of glass as just a substance, because, well, who cared? When I accidentally did some reading about early glass, though, I was rather amazed at just how important it was. So I thought I’d write about the history of glass from around the beginning of time, up until when we started using it to make awesome lenses.</p>
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<p>A strong argument can be made that the most important advances humanity ever made are fire, stone tools, the wheel, metalworking, the domestication of animals, and glass production. I know what you’re thinking and I agree; the wheel isn’t as important as the other 5. If you’re interested, read along and I’ll show you why making glass, drinking wine, and having bad vision are the three pillars that led to the development of science and Western civilization. Even if you don’t think you’re interested, read along. Glass is actually way more awesome than you think. <a href="http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2015/09/a-clear-history-of-glass" target="_blank">Read the full article</a></p></blockquote>
<p>It’s a good read.</p>

A lot of debate has hit the photography world since Apple announced the 12.9″ iPad Pro. Is it really the professional tool that Apples claims it to be, and can it compete with Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 for professional productivity.</p>
<p>Lee Morris at <a href="http://www.fstoppers.com" target="_blank">Fstoppers</a> has jumped into the debate between the two most popular large tablets, along with Wacom’s Cintiq.</p>
<blockquote><p>I have little doubt that the iPad Pro will be fantastic when it comes to its hardware. Sadly, the hardware is only half of the story. Without applications that are complete enough to pull us away from our desktops and laptops, I’m not sure that the iPad Pro will actually take off as a professional photographer’s work station. I’m sure photographers will be excited to edit their photographs on the iPad Pro in the beginning because they <em>can</em>, but if it isn’t easier or faster, they will quickly go back to their standard computers. <a href="http://Read the full article at F-Stoppers" target="_blank">Read the full article</a></p></blockquote>
<p>I have been eagerly awaiting the Surface Pro 4, as have a lot of people. I have been using an 11″ MacBook Air, which I think is the best laptop ever made for my purposes, but I want to have one device instead of carrying both an iPad and MacBook Air when I travel. Watching the Keynote for the iPad Pro, I quickly lost interest, as it will still not be able to do the things I need a laptop to do. Clearly, the software and accessories to mate with the iPad Pro will have to improve.</p>
<p>That said, the Surface Pro 3 isn’t the perfect solution either as professional photo software UI’s aren’t optimized for smaller screens. Although Microsoft is working on this with the Windows Continuum project. I will note that I have become used to the annoyances with the 11″ screen and software like Lightroom, but I would love a UI optimized for the smaller screens.</p>
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<p>The “professional” tablet space is definitely starting to heat up and here’s hoping software makes some major advancements over the next year or two to get us all on board.</p>
<p>Oh, and Microsoft, let’s see the Surface Pro 4 sooner than later.</p>

We’re told by a couple of people at Canon that the 120mp DSLR concept that was shown this week at Canon EXPO is at least 2 years away. That would put such a camera off until 2017 at the earliest.</p>
<p>I asked if the 120MP DSLR would be in a 1D or 5D body and was told that probably wouldn’t be decided for quite some time. Where such a camera would fit into the marketplace will dictate the ergonomic requirements in the end.</p>
<p>A source outside of Canon said to expect new lens development to be accelerated over the next few years in preparation for such a camera as well as “other projects” currently on the go. The same source also said there are a lot of new lens designs in the pipeline and not as many direct replacements as one might think there would be.</p>

A few weeks ago <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-eos-1d-x-firmware-2-0-8-spotted/">we reported that firmware version 2.0.8</a> for the EOS-1D X had been installed by Canon service on a few cameras in Europe. However, we still haven’t seen a downloadable firmware update for the camera.</p>
<p>A reader of the site sent us an image of the new firmware on his EOS-1D X, so I imagine we’re going to see a downloadable firmware soon.</p>
<p>We’re still unsure what’s been updated in the new firmware.</p>
<p><em>thanks mathias</em></p>