<em>Company Launches First-Ever EXPO Virtual Tour to Provide an Insider’s Look into the Future of Imaging Technology </em></p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., September 17, 2015</strong> – Although Canon EXPO 2015 New York may be over, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that it will extend the excitement to those unable to attend, via the first-ever virtual tour on the Canon EXPO Website. This site will provide rich online content that recaps being at the company’s five years in the making EXPO, recently held September 10-11 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.</p>
<p>Revealing Canon’s vision into the future of imaging technology, Canon EXPO 2015 New York featured more than 100,000 square feet of exhibition space, showcasing a combination of current and future Canon products and highlighted how powerful and innovative imaging technologies enhance homes, universities, businesses, hospitals, stadiums, movie sets and more.</p>
<p>Andy Slawetsky, with Industry Analysts, said of his first-hand experience at EXPO, “Canon is one of the largest annual patent recipients in the world and attending a show like this is just awesome. Technology everywhere. While I really only focus on a small part of Canon’s portfolio, it’s a treat to see everything they do under one roof.”</p>
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<p>Visit the Canon EXPO website for a virtual tour including:</p>
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<li>The Stadium Zone, an impressive recreation of Yankee Stadium, where visitors can find information on the cameras and lenses professionals choose to capture the action and bring memorable events to life.</li>
<li>The Imaging Journey Zone highlights the evolution of imaging including a 4K projector capable of 8K projection, under development, as well as museum quality printing technology.</li>
<li>The Professional Printing Zone provides visitors with information on a range of large format printers including the Oc‚ Arizona Series flatbed printers, the Oc‚ varioPRINT i300, and the award-winning Canon imagePRESS C10000VP Digital Press, which sets a new quality benchmark in its class by delivering robust productivity of up-to-100 images per minute.</li>
<li>The Home Zone allows visitors to experience modern home imaging solutions for the always-connected generation.</li>
<li>The Enterprise Zone shows how Canon supports businesses worldwide and spotlights Canon’s new Rich Collaboration System, an innovative communication platform under development, allowing businesses to connect virtually to enhance communication.</li>
<li>The Film Production Zone highlights new ways to help professional storytellers bring their visions to life. Cinematographers, videographers, photographers, production companies, broadcasters and networks can benefit from Canon innovations designed to achieve greater levels of depth, detail and dimension.</li>
<li>The Customer Experience Zone provides access to information on Canon’s Live Learning programs, professional imaging services as well as its commitment to top-notch customer service.</li>
<li>The University Zone demonstrates ultra-high zooming capabilities when utilizing a 250 megapixel CMOS sensor as well as optical technology behind the Subaru Telescope.</li>
<li>The Advanced Industry Solutions Zone features a glimpse into Canon’s MREAL Solution demonstrations.</li>
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<p>Canon EXPO will visit Paris and Tokyo later in 2015 and Shanghai in 2016.</p>
<p><strong>For more information visit: <a class="bold_text underlink" href="http://expo2015ny.com/virtualtour" target="_blank">Expo2015NY.com/virtualtour</a></strong></p>

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Firmware Version 1.4.0 incorporates the following improvements and fixes:</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Firmware Version 1.4.0 includes all improvements and fixes provided in previous firmware versions.</p>
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<p>Notes:

▪ As a result of this fix, cameras with Firmware Version 1.3.9 (or later) will not be able to read the “camera settings file” created with cameras running Firmware Version 1.3.5 (or earlier). If you require the “camera settings file”, please create it after updating to firmware version 1.3.9 (or later).</p>
<p><strong>Support</strong>

Canon USA will perform this firmware update on the EOS-1D C Cinema EOS Camera free of charge. Shipping and handling charges may apply. Please contact the Canon Customer Support Center for details.</p>
<p>This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.</p>
<p>Please <a class="rebecca" href="https://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/registration/professional/professional_cameras/35mm_slr_cameras/eos_1d_c" target="_blank">register</a> the EOS-1D C. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when future firmware updates become available for download. If you already registered, please ensure you are opted-in to receive the notification.</p>
<p>Thank you,

Customer Support Operations

Canon U.S.A., Inc</p>

We’ve received a lot of mentions in regards to a replacement of the EOS 70D, which was announced in July of 2013. None of the specifications lists we’ve received seem all that likely, so we’re writing those ones off.</p>
<p>What we do know is we should expect a big megapixel increase over the 20.2mp of the Canon EOS 70D. We’ve been told by a good source that the camera will likely sit between 28 – 34mp when the final specs are decided upon. It appears that in the last 6 months, Canon has decided megapixels matter again. The same source said we could see an announcement in late 2015.</p>
<p>I think the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/patent-canon-ef-s-15-53mm-f2-8-4/">recent patent for an EF-S 15-50 f/2.8-4 IS</a> could potentially bring a faster kit lens option to the next releases of APS-C camera bodies.</p>
<p>A lot of the the other information we’ve received come from unknown sources that mention features like, silent electronic shutter mode, color top LCD that can display information like the histogram, and voice control. All of these seem unlikely, but may make their rounds around the web.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>

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>
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<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>