It looks like Tamron continues to put resources into developing APS-C superzoom lenses, they must be a good revenue stream for the company. The latest patent shows an optical formulas for a 13-200mm f/3.5-6.3 VC and a 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 VC, which would easily be the widest APS-C superzooms on the market. I doubt both concepts would get made, but there’s a good possibility that one will.</p>
<p>Patent Publication No. 2015-118214</p>
<ul>
<li>Published 2015.6.25</li>
<li>Filing date 2013.12.18</li>
</ul>
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<p>Read the whole patent at the source link below.</p>

Windows 10 launches on July 29, 2015 and it appears Nikon didn’t realize the beta has been going on for a while.</p>
<p>FROM NIKON</p>
<p>We plan to examine Windows 10 compatibility for the software applications listed below. We will announce our findings once testing is complete. We cannot guarantee the compatibility of these applications with Windows 10 until we have completed testing.</p>
<p>– Capture NX-D

– ViewNX-i (including ViewNX-Movie Editor)

– Picture Control Utility 2

– Camera Control Pro 2

– Nikon Message Center 2

– Wireless Transmitter Utility (originally named WT-4 Setup Utility)

– NEF codec

– NRW codec

– ViewNX 2

– Capture NX 2

– Short Movie Creator

– IPTC Preset Manager

– GP-N100 Utility</p>
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We do not intend to provide compatibility for the following applications.</p>
<p>– Capture NX Ver. 1.x

– Camera Control Pro Ver. 1.x

– Nikon Capture series

– ViewNX Ver. 1.x

– Nikon Scan series

– Nikon Transfer Ver. 1.x

– PictureProject

– Nikon View series

– PC-PJ Transfer

– PictureProject COOLPIX Remote Control

– Thumbnail Selector

– WT-3 Setup Utility

– Wireless Camera Setup Utility

– Wireless Connecting Utility

– Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0

– Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0 Complete Edition

– my Picturetown Utility

– USB driver for GP-1

– Image Authentication Software

– UP Link software

– Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0 Select Edition</p>
<p>In addition, we do not plan to provide compatibility for other software, or SCSI- or serial-connection products. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information regarding this matter, please contact <a href="https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/contact_us" target="_self">Nikon Customer Support</a>.</p>

RØDE Microphones is extremely proud to announce its acquisition of legendary audio technology manufacturer, <a href="http://www.aphex.com/" target="_blank">Aphex</a>.</p>
<p>RØDE founder and Managing Director, Peter Freedman, today announced the purchase of the US based company, well known for its range of audio signal processing equipment that features various proprietary technologies including the iconic “Aural Exciter”.</p>
<p>Founded in the mid-1970s, Aphex (then known as Aphex Systems) has since become one of the music and broadcast industries’ most revered brands, contributing to nearly every commercially successful record for decades. Today, Aphex products and technologies are used in a wide range of applications for music, film, video, theatre, gaming and communications.</p>
<p>The company’s legendary “Exciter” technology was inducted into the TEC “TECnology” Hall of Fame in 2013, in recognition of its contribution to improving decades of music and voice for countless artists, albums, movies, TV and radio shows around the world.</p>
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<p>Aphex is regarded as an innovation leader, holding numerous patents, and licensing to a wide range of brands around the world. With its expertise in manufacturing, RØDE Microphones’ acquisition of Aphex heralds a giant leap for both companies.</p>
<p>“Growing up in professional audio as I did, I have always had incredible respect for Aphex.” commented Mr Freedman. “They’ve always been the best in the business at enhancing the recorded audio experience, and that is as true today as it was when the company was founded forty years ago”.</p>
<p>“I am so excited about creating the next chapter in the Aphex story, bringing the company’s game-changing technology to a wider audience, and improving the audio of hundreds of thousands of artists, engineers and content creators around the globe”.</p>
<p>Aphex will continue to trade as usual. For a list of authorised retailers, or to find more information, visit <a href="http://www.aphex.com/" target="_blank">www.aphex.com</a>.</p>

The brand new Canon PowerShot G3 X is now shipping from major retailers.</p>
<p class="fs16 OpenSans-600-normal upper product-highlights-header">PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS</p>
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<li class="top-section-list-item">20.2 MP 1″ High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">DIGIC 6 Image Processor</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">25x Optical Zoom f/2.8-5.6 IS Lens</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">24-600mm (35mm Equivalent)</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">3.2″ 1.62M-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">High-Speed AF with 31 Focus Points</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Full HD Video at 60p; HDMI Output</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">ISO 12,800 & 5.9 fps Continuous Shooting</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Control Ring, Wheel, and Physical Dials</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Canon PowerShot G3 X: <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICAG3X.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1120052-REG/canon_0106c001_powershot_g3_x_digital.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x649451" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1VAsBIS" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>

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DXOMark has completed another Canon lens review, and this time it’s the EF 11-24mm f/4L.</p>
<p>From DXOMark</p>
<blockquote><p>While traditionally strong in its telephoto lineup, Canon has always been rather weak in offering a range of ultra-wide-angle lenses. When introduced a few years ago, theEF 8-15mm f4L USM Fisheye zoom helped redress the balance, but it didn’t go far enough. Now with this new lens, Canon has proved it can compete with its long-term rival Nikon as well as with new challengers, such as Sigma, who offer some very specialized models at accessible prices. Sure, the EF 11-24mm f4L USM lacks the fast f2.8 aperture of the Nikon, but Canon traded that for wider coverage and didn’t make any concessions with image quality. Even the price is relatively accessible… <a href="http://www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-11-24mm-F4L-USM-lens-review-Ultra-wide-champ" target="_blank">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM $2999: <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=http://www.adorama.com/CA11244.html" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119028-REG/canon_9520b002_ef_11_24mm_f_4l_usm.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3ERXKE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00T3ERXKE&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=SKIW33AKPAGADHBN" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>

We were told previously that the next L lens would be a prime, and it looks like it’ll be the EF 35mm f/1.4L II. We expect it to be announced on August 14, 2015 if the announcement date rumors are true.</p>
<p>Now we’re told the next L lens will be a fast zoom (most likely f/2.8), but not until early 2016. An EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II replacement is the odds on favourite at present. Prototypes of an EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS exist, but whether or not it will become a product anytime soon is anyones guess.</p>
<p>While the source was confident that’s what we’d see, they did say it was possible a development announcement for a new supertelephoto could be on the horizon. While there’s lots going on in development of a new long focal length lens, there is nothing imminent.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>

Costco Wholesale Corp (<span id="symbol_COST.O_0"><a href="http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=COST.O">COST.O</a></span>), Sam’s Club (<span id="symbol_WMT.N_1"><a href="http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=WMT.N">WMT.N</a></span>) and a handful of other large retailers have disabled their online photo printing stores in recent days, on concerns about a possible data breach at PNI Digital Media, which manages and/or hosts photo services sites.</p>
<p>Last week CVS Health Corp (<span id="symbol_CVS.N_2"><a href="http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=CVS.N">CVS.N</a></span>) disabled its <a class="vglnk" href="http://cvsphoto.com/" rel="nofollow">CVSphoto.com</a> site, and the week before Walmart Canada’s (<span id="symbol_WMT.N_3"><a href="http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=WMT.N">WMT.N</a></span>) walmartphotocentre.ca took a similar action after it was informed that customer credit card data had been potentially compromised.</p>
<p>Other photo printing sites that might have been recently affected included Rite Aid Corp (<span id="symbol_RAD.N_4"><a href="http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=RAD.N">RAD.N</a></span>) and British supermarket chain Tesco’s (<span id="symbol_TSCO.L_5"><a href="http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=TSCO.L">TSCO.L</a></span>).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/21/us-cyberattack-retail-idUSKCN0PV00520150721" target="_blank">Read more at Reuters</a></p>
<p>Photo Credit // REUTERS/RICHARD CLEMENT</p>

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A lens we’d all like to see happen has appeared in a patent, a 600mm f/4 DO IS. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a patent for DO lens with a longer focal length than 400mm.</p>
<p>Patent Publication No. 2015-11171 (Google Translated)</p>
<ul>
<li>Published 2015.1.19</li>
<li>Filing date 2013.6.28</li>
</ul>
<p>Example 2</p>
<ul>
<li>Focal length 588.30mm</li>
<li>Fno. 4.12</li>
<li>Angle of view 2.11 °</li>
<li>Image height 21.64mm</li>
<li>Lens length 397.80mm</li>
<li>BF 2.02mm</li>
<li>Positive ShiboTadashi</li>
<li>Inner focus</li>
<li>Vibration control</li>
</ul>
<p>Canon recently updated the 400mm DO lens and solved a lot of the issues some photographers experienced with the first one. If a 600mm variant could cost less than a house, there’d be a pretty good market for it I think.</p>