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Sony NEX-5R Kit with Google Nexus 7 Tablet for $687.99 – Deal Alert

Eric Reagan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:00:41 PDT

Adorama has a deal on the Sony NEX-5R with 18-55mm kit lens bundled with a Google Nexus 7 32GB 7-inch tablet for $687.99 (reg. $997). Retail on the NEX-5R kit alone is $748. Check it out here at Adorama.

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Canon EOS M Firmware Upgrade Might Just Make it an Awesome Camera

Eric Reagan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:38:25 PDT

The Canon EOS M had all the potential in the world to be a market leader; however, Canon utterly failed in producing a competent AF system. Accordingly, the EOS M has been highly criticized for its sluggish performance and sales appear to have been equally sluggish.

While Canon has blamed the poor lens selection for the EOS M’s failure to fly off store shelves, the rest of the photographic community knows that it’s the slow AF system that keeps people from buying in. I love the EF-M 22mm f/2 lens that Canon includes as a kit lens for the EOS M – it’s compact, a great focal length as a walkaround lens and it has a nice, fast aperture. But, again, the AF speed is unacceptable.

When Canon announced the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens earlier this month, the company also revealed that a firmware update would be forthcoming for the EOS M and will improve the system’s AF performance. Now, it appears we have video proof of just what firmware version 2.0.2 for the EOS M will do.

First up, what the below video to see what a Canon EOS M and EF-M 22mm lens will do with firmware version 1.0.6.

A whole lot of lens pumping during the AF acquisition. It is so very frustrating for a camera that could otherwise be a knockout.

Speaking of knockouts, look how much better the EOS M performs with the same lens using what is apparently the upcoming firmware version 2.0.2. See below.

If this is legit and firmware version 2.0.2 changes the AF acquisition time this drastically, then we may very well have a solid little mirrorless camera on our hands. Every other criticism of the EOS M is minor compared to the AF issues. If Canon fixes this with a firmware upgrade, then it can skip a new EOS M model release this year and just market this one as the EOS M that works.

[via Photo Rumors]

Westcott 50″ Softbox for $169.90 – Deal Alert

Eric Reagan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:07:21 PDT

B&H has the Westcott Recessed mega JS Apollo 50″ x 50″ softbox for $169.90 (reg. $249.90). Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Zeiss Touit Lenses for Sony NEX Cameras Now in Stock

Eric Reagan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:28:59 PDT

Adorama has the new Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 and the 32mm f/1.8 lenses in stock for Sony NEX at $1,250 and $900, respectively, with free shipping. Check them out at Adorama via the following links

Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8

Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8

Domke Rolling Propack 217 for $84.99 – Deal Alert

Eric Reagan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:03:18 PDT

B&H has the Domke Rolling Propack 217 camera bag for $84.99 (reg. $199.99) now through June 30. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Canon 1D X and 1D C Product Advisory Due to AF and Viewfinder Problems

Eric Reagan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:26:33 PDT

Canon USA has issued a product advisory for the Canon 1D X and 1D C cameras due to wear caused by insufficient lubrication. The wear can result in AF failures and blurry images in the viewfinder.

Read the full product advisory from Canon below.

Thank you for using Canon products.

This notice is to proactively inform our customers of the details of the phenomena described below along with Canon’s support actions. Because we value the trust our customers have placed in us, we are dedicated to continuously improving product quality and delivering industry-leading service and support. We offer our sincerest apologies to any customer who may be inconvenienced.

Affected Products
EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera
EOS-1D C Cinema EOS Camera

Phenomena
In some units of the models listed below, there is a possibility that the following phenomena may occur due to wear caused by insufficient lubrication within the camera’s driving mechanism.

1. AF searches but does not lock in on the subject.
(Caused by minute particles produced by wear mentioned above.)
2. The image shown in the viewfinder is “blurry” or “not steady”.
(Occurs if wear progresses.)

Potentially Affected Products
1. EOS-1D X: If the sixth digit of the serial number is “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6” or “7”, the phenomena described above may occur.
2. EOS-1D C: If the sixth digit of the serial number is “1”, the phenomena described above may occur.

NOTE: If the camera’s battery compartment contains one of the markings illustrated below, the camera is NOT affected by the
phenomena described above even if the sixth digit of the serial number is one of the numbers mentioned above.

Markings of UNAFFECTED cameras


An “A” mark	A black mark on the silver bracket

Support
Potentially affected cameras will be inspected and repaired free of charge. If you own one of the potentially affected cameras please contact our Customer Support Center.

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.

Please register the EOS-1D X and the EOS-1D C. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when service updates are available.

Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc

Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera
Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone:	1-800-OK-CANON
	1-800-652-2666
TDD:	1-866-251-3752
Email:	carecenter@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: www.usa.canon.com/support

Canon EOS-1D C Cinema EOS Camera
Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone:	1-855-CINE-EOS (toll free)
	1-855-246-3367
TDD:	1-866-251-3752
Email:	CinemaEOS@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: pro.usa.canon.com/support

Lowepro SlingShot 102 AW for $49.95 – Deal Alert

Eric Reagan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:33:26 PDT

Adorama has the Lowepro SlingShot 102 AW for $49.95 (reg. $79.99) when you use the coupon code S4595955 at checkout. Find the SlingShot 102 AW here at Adorama.

Canon EF-S 18-200mm IS Lens for $379 & Free $50 Gift Card – Deal Alert

Eric Reagan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:26:50 PDT

Adorama has the Canon EF-S 18-200mm IS lens refurbished for $379 (reg. $499) and they’re throwing in a $50 gift card. Check it out here at Adorama.

MacBook and iMac Deals up to $950 Off

Eric Reagan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:54:04 PDT

B&H has several Mac deals going on right now, including a Retina MacBook Pro at $950 regular pricing. Check them all out here at B&H Photo.

More Proof Adobe is Going to Offer Lower Priced Photoshop

Eric Reagan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:33:49 PDT

A couple of days ago, evidence surfaced that Adobe is considering offering Photoshop CC at a price of $9.99/mo and also providing permanent CS6 licenses to customers who make a 3-year commitment to Creative Cloud for $29.99/mo. Additional support for these moves was suggested in today’s 2Q earnings call for shareholders.

In the company’s earnings call today, Adobe revealed that Creative Cloud now has over 700,000 subscribers and a second quarter revenue of $1.011 billion. While Adobe says the majority of its customers are happy with what Adobe is doing on the Creative Cloud, the company acknowledged that there has been some negative kickback, which Photography Bay readers are well aware of by now.

Adobe President and CEO Shantanu Narayen had the following to say:

Our decision to discontinue perpetual licensing of new versions of our desktop products has caused concern with some customers. While we will continue to offer CS6 on a perpetual basis, the feedback from our community is important and we are evaluating additional options that will help them with the transition. Our goal is to over-deliver on customer expectations, which we believe will make the entire community ultimately embrace Creative Cloud.

There was no mention of when these “additional options” would go live; however, I would expect it Adobe to make the rounds with hype surrounding the Creative Cloud new products launch that kicked off yesterday before we hear any further specifics as to what these options will be.