Leica has discovered a serious bug that owners of the new Leica Monochrom Type 246 should be aware of.</p>
<p>LEICA SERVICE ADVISORY</p>
<p>Today, Leica Camera has issued a notice regarding a compatibility issue with DNG files from new <a href="http://leicastoremiami.com/collections/leica-m-system-m-system-camera/products/leica-m-monochrom-typ-246-black" target="_blank">Monochrom (Typ 246)</a> and Apple’s Photos App. From Leica:</p>
<p><em>Leica Camera would like to inform you that the Leica Monochrom (Typ 246)’s DNG files are currently </em><em>incompatible with Apple’s ‘Photos’ App in Mac OS X Yosemite causing the library to crash and potentially lose all existing image files in the Apple Photos library.</em></p>
<p><em>As we will start shipping the new Leica Monochrom in the coming days, it is important that all dealers, sales personnel and customers are aware of this incompatibility issue.</em></p>
<p><em>With the new Apple ‘Photos’ App, when loading Monochrom DNG files from the new Monochrom, the library will crash continuously on loading. This may cause the Apple Photos library to be destroyed. This means that pictures previously taken with any other camera will be lost. <strong>As such, Leica Camera does not recommend using the Apple ‘Photos’ App for DNG files from the new Monochrom (Typ 246) until further notice.</strong></em></p>
<p><em>Leica and Apple are collaborating to resolve this issue and develop a solution so that the DNG files from the new Monochrom can be used with the ‘Photos’ App without any issues in the near future. It is anticipated that Apple will have this resolved in the next update for ‘Photos’.</em></p>
<p><em>Meanwhile, we recommend all users of the new Leica Monochrom to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC/6 for DNG files of the new Monochrom. The latest version of Adobe Photoshop is fully compatible with Mac and Windows PC. The JPEG files from the new Leica Monochrom work with all Apple applications.</em></p>
<p><em>Leica Camera Inc. will include a ‘Warning Notice’ regarding the Leica Monochrom (Typ 246)’s incompatibility with Apple’s ‘Photo’ App in all product boxes.</em></p>
<p>We always recommend using Adobe products to process Leica DNG files, but if you are using the Photos app in Mac OSX it is important to be aware of this issue. Please do not hesitate to call or <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Leica%20DNG%20File%20Compatibility">email us</a> with any questions.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.reddotforum.com/content/2015/05/leica-monochrom-typ-246-dng-files-currently-incompatible-with-apple-photos-app/" target="_blank">Red Dot Forum</a>]</p>

Pentax Australia has suggested that a full frame camera from the company will be addressed “closer to November” of this year on their Facebook page.</p>
<p>The Pentax digital medium format 645 is quite a good value and I suspect their first full frame camera will follow that same concept. Pentax has to do something that is feature rich and a great value if they want people to buy their 35mm DSLR.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pentaxfacebook.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-20362 size-medium" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pentaxfacebook-575x541.jpg" alt="pentaxfacebook" width="575" height="541" /></a></p>
<p>Source: [<a href="https://www.facebook.com/PentaxSnaps/photos/a.144462695614423.28162.130482700345756/936007586459926/?type=1&theater" target="_blank">Pentax Australia</a>]</p>

The specifications for the upcoming Panasonic DMC-G7 mirrorless camera have leaked.</p>
<p>SPECIFICATIONS</p>
<ul>
<li>4k 30p/24p video</li>
<li>DFD contrast AF</li>
<li>16MP Digital Livo MOS sensor</li>
<li>New Venus engine</li>
<li>360º panorama function</li>
<li>Shutter speed: 1/16,000</li>
<li>2.36 million dots organic EL EVF</li>
<li>104k dots LCD screen</li>
<li>Available in silver and black</li>
</ul>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2015/05/g7-1.html" target="_blank">DCI</a>] via [<a href="http://photorumors.com/2015/05/13/panasonic-dmc-g7-mirrorless-mft-camera-specifications-leaked-online/#more-71574" target="_blank">PhotoRumors</a>]</p>
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Sometimes it’s nice to get a new perspective on an older lens. The EF 50mm f/1.2L might be one of the most polarizing lenses in the Canon lineup, some can’t live without it, while others wish it never existed. The contrasting opinions of the lens are usually because of the focus shift that some photographers experience with it. Certain shooting styles make the issue more prevalent for some.</p>
<p>Friend of the site Dustin Abbott has completed his thorough review of one of my favourite lenses in the Canon lineup. I love the EF 50mm f/1.2L as well as the EF 50mm f/1.0L. I think I just have a fetish for fast 50’s!</p>
<p>Dustin has this to say about the 50L when compared to the competition:</p>
<blockquote><p>The biggest threat to the Canon 50L has been the release of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART lens. TheZeiss Otus 55 f/1.4 (review coming next week) remains the class leader since its introduction, but its dizzying price (nearly $4000) and lack of AF means that it will stay off most photographer’s radar. The Sigma, however, has image quality that charts much better than the 50L’s along with autofocus, although it can struggle with focus accuracy and consistency. It also retails for about a third less than the 50L (which retails for $1450 when not on sale). You can read my review of the Sigma here. Is it the better lens? It is certainly sharper and has better contrast, but I’m not convinced that it has as “magical” a drawing/look as the 50L.</p></blockquote>
<p>I agree with most of what Dustin says in his review and I’d recommend the EF 50mm f/1.2L to anyone.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://dustinabbott.net/2015/05/canon-ef-50mm-f1-2l-usm-review/" target="_blank">Read the full review</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/457680-USA/Canon_1257B002AA_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_2L.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>

<p>Firmware Version 1.0.4 incorporates the following fixes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera’s AF function may not operate properly at a focal length of approximately 100mm when used with the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens.</li>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon in which, in rare instances, the reduction of the flicker effect cannot be achieved when in AI servo AF mode, despite the “Anti-flicker shoot” function being set to “Enable”.</li>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon in which the Picture Style settings may not be applied to the captured image when the camera is set to custom shooting mode C1, C2 or C3.</li>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon in which, in very rare cases, the first still image captured in live view mode may not record the correct date and time.</li>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon in which, in very rare cases, image noise may appear in JPEG images when brightness or contrast is corrected by the Auto Lighting Optimizer function.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d_mark_ii#DriversAndSoftware" target="_blank">Download Firmware 1.04 via Canon USA</a></strong></p>

<p>We’re told that the new firmware for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II will be available for download tomorrow.</p>
<p>We were not given release notes for the new firmware.</p>

We were initially <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2015/02/new-50mm-70-300-coming-soon-cr2/" target="_blank">told about an update to the EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS at the same time</a> as the recently announced EF 50mm f/1.8 STM. At that time we assumed they’d be coming out together, but that turned out not to be true.</p>
<p class="p1">We’re told that the new EF 70-300 IS will have a new USM motor as well as “some feature that one of Canon’s competitors have announced recently”. What that “feature” is, we’re not sure. The source goes on to say that the lens, whenever it comes to market, is a very good upgrade to the current version.</p>
<p class="p1">The same source also confirms that the EF 35mm f/1.4L II will come in 2015 if all goes to plan.</p>
<p class="p1">More to come.</p>
<p class="p1">

Thank you for using Canon products.</p>
<p>Please note that the after-sales service period (service reception period) for this product will end on September 30, 2015. The free repairs are also scheduled to end on the same day.</p>
<p>We have discovered that, in rare instances, the main mirror of some EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras may detach due to deterioration in the strength of the adhesive. Accordingly, we would like to convey the details and our service policy concerning this phenomenon.</p>
<p>We offer our sincerest apologies to those customers who have been inconvenienced by this issue. Canon always strives to provide the highest quality products to our customers and we will spare no effort in our quality management to make sure our customers can use our products with confidence. We hope our efforts will earn your understanding.</p>
<p><strong>Phenomenon

</strong>The main mirror of the camera detaches and images cannot be viewed through the viewfinder.</p>
<p><strong>Affected products

</strong>EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras whose main mirror has detached.</p>
<p><strong>User Support

</strong>We will repair and reinforce the mirror portion of the affected products free of charge. If you own one of the affected products, please contact our Customer Support Center.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/EOS5D_Mirror_Detachment.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-20323 size-full" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/EOS5D_Mirror_Detachment.jpg" alt="EOS5D_Mirror_Detachment" width="486" height="200" /></a></p>
<p>We appreciate your patience, and we offer our sincerest apologies to the customers using these products who have been inconvenienced by this issue.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer?pageKeyCode=prdAdvDetail&docId=0901e0248004cd94">Canon USA</a>]</p>