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Notice: Tamron issues product advisory for its 70-180mm F2.8 Sony E-mount lens

10 Jun

Tamron has issued a product advisory noting that select units of its 70–180mm F2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) lens for Sony E-mount cameras were shipped without proper calibration of the internal floating optics, which could result in decreased image quality.

The internal floating optics are designed to correct for chromatic aberration when properly calibrated, but according to Tamron’s notice, ‘some lenses have already been shipped out without the value being optimized.’ Tamron says affected units that have shipped will be inspected and adjusted or exchanged for entirely new units.

Tamron doesn’t specifically say what set of serial numbers are potentially affected, but they have set up a dedicated website for entering your unit’s serial number to verify whether your unit is affected. Above is a graphic on where you can locate the serial number of your lens.

Tamron ends the notice saying it ‘sincerely apologize(s) to all users and potential purchasers for any inconvenience this issue may cause […] We appreciate your continued support for our products.’

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Tokina issues compatibility notice for Nikon Z owners using its F-mount lenses via adapter

23 Jan

Tokina has published a compatibility noticed for Nikon Z-series owners, regarding a few issues the company came across while ‘thoroughly’ testing the functionality of its F-mount lenses when used on Z-series cameras with Nikon’s FTZ adapter.

The notice highlights four lenses that can’t use autofocus with Nikon’s FTZ adapter and one lens that has slightly slower autofocus when used with the adapter.

The four lenses without autofocus functionality are the Tokina AT-X 70–200mm F4 FX VCM-S, Tokina AT-X M100 AF PRO D, Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX NH Fisheye and Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX Fisheye. When put in manual focus mode, however, all of these lenses will work without issue, according to Tokina.

Tokina notes its opera 50mm F1.4 FF lens works when autofocus is on, but notes that when ‘Compared with general conditions depending on aperture value AF speed might be slower.’

Compatibility notice:

Tokina Compatibility Notice for Nikon Z-Series Mirrorless Camera Owners

Thank you for using Tokina products.

We have thoroughly tested all current Tokina interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount) with the Nikon Z 6, Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 50 mirrorless camera using the Nikon mount adapter FTZ.

The results confirm that current Tokina lens models showed no issues in general operations with the following exceptions:

Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF Issue: Compared with general conditions depending on aperture value AF speed might be slower. Tokina AT-X 70–200mm F4 FX VCM-S Issue: AF communication error. However, the lens will operate normally in manual focus mode.

Please, note that due to mount adapter FTZ specifications, the following Tokina lenses do not AF but will operate in manual focus mode:

Tokina AT-X M100 AF PRO D Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX NH Fisheye Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX Fisheye

For any question about compatibility of Tokina interchangeable lenses with Nikon Z 6, Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 50 mirrorless camera contact us via contact form.

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FAA releases ‘Notice of Proposed Rulemaking’ for Remote ID on drones

28 Dec

Remote ID, the concept that drones should have a digital license plate, has experienced numerous delays. As promised, though, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finally announced their Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems on Thursday. The 319-page document will be published on December 31st. From there, the general public will have 60 days to post comments for the FAA’s consideration. Those interested in reading through the NPRM, to prepare their comments, can download the unpublished PDF version.

‘The widespread adoption of Remote Identification is expected to clear a path for routine use of drones in more complex and beneficial operations, such as flights over people, at night or beyond the pilot’s line of sight,’ states an announcement from DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer. The new rules proposed by the FAA would require almost every drone owner, both commercial and recreational, operating an unmanned aerial vehicle weighing at or over 0.55 pounds (0.25 kilograms), to broadcast their location along with their identity via radio frequency when flying. Two years after the regulations are implemented, new drones would be required to include tamper-resistant tracking devices.

Under the new proposed rules, remote pilots would have the option to eschew radio broadcasting and upload their information to the Internet. On the downside, that would limit them to flying their aircraft at a maximum distance of 400 feet. If you aren’t able to connect to the Internet, a strong possibility in rural areas, you won’t be able to take off at all unless you’re operating ‘within an FAA-recognized identification area,’ according to one section of the NPRM.

The current NPRM for Remote ID is subject to change based on how the FAA takes comments from industry stakeholders and the public into consideration. Once finalized in an estimated 12-18 month period, it is expected to take 3 more years to implement. Alphabet’s Wing and Amazon Prime plan on rolling out drone delivery networks nationwide and finalized rulemaking for Remote ID is the key to making it possible. Over a 10-year span, the costs to drone operators and the industry, as a whole, are expected to exceed over $ 500 million dollars. ‘As we review the FAA’s proposal, we will be guided by the principle, recognized by the FAA’s own Aviation Rulemaking Committee in 2017, that remote identification will not be successful if the burdens and costs to drone operators are not minimized,’ Schulman said in an emailed statement to Bloomberg.

To date, the FAA has registered over 1.5 million drones. As of June 2019, over 8,700 reports have been filed with the FAA regarding rogue drones operating unsafely and/or illegally. Two collisions between a drone with a helicopter and a hot air balloon have been confirmed by the National Transportation Safety Board. ‘Remote ID technologies will enhance safety and security by allowing the FAA, law enforcement, and federal security agencies to identify drones flying in their jurisdiction,’ said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao in a press release.

Some industry stakeholders have already expressed their frustration over the lengthy time period expected from the moment of finalization to actual implementation. Lisa Ellman, partner at international law firm Hogan Lovells and Executive Director at the Commercial Drone Alliance, states ‘our main concern is the implementation period, which is needlessly up to 3 years. Until Remote ID is implemented, the American public will be deprived of many of the vast safety, humanitarian and efficiency benefits of commercial drones…We need implementation yesterday, not 3 years from now.’

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Sigma updates lens compatibility notice for Canon EOS R after further testing

17 Jan

Sigma has made a number of amendments to its lens compatibility notice for Sigma lenses when used on Canon’s EOS R mirrorless camera.

After further testing, Sigma has concluded both autofocus and optical image stabilization (for applicable lenses) work ‘without any issues’ on the following lenses when used with Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras via the EF-EOS R mount adapter or Control Ring EF-EOS R mount adapter:

DG Lens
– SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art
– SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art
– SIGMA 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
– SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
– SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
– SIGMA 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
– SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
– SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
– SIGMA APO 200-500mm F2.8/400-1000mm5.6 EX DG
– SIGMA APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
– SIGMA 8mm F3.5 EX DG CIRCULAR FISHEYE
– SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 15mm F2.8 EX DG DIAGONAL FISHEYE
– SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports
– SIGMA 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO | Art
– SIGMA MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM ?
– SIGMA APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM ?
– SIGMA APO MACRO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM ?

DC Lens
– SIGMA 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM ?
– SIGMA 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM ?
– SIGMA 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM ?
– SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary ?
– SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art ?
– SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary ?
– SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM ?
– SIGMA 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary ?
– SIGMA 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art ?
– SIGMA 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC CIRCULAR FISHEYE HSM ?
– SIGMA 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM ?
– SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art ?

*Camera’s “Scene Intelligent Auto mode” cannot be used.

Sigma notes when Digital Lens Optimizer, located within the EOS R settings menu, is switched to ‘OFF’ but peripheral illumination correction, chromatic aberration correction and distortion correction are turned on, those corrections will be made for each lens, specific to their optical characteristics. ‘This is applicable to DG and DC lenses from Contemporary, Art and Sports line listed below which were released after March, 2018, or those of which firmware has been updated to Ver.2.0 or later,’ says Sigma in the press release.

Sigma also clarifies that any DC lenses where the image circle is made to match APS-C sensors is used, the EOS R won’t automatically switch to its built-in 1.6x crop shooting mode, meaning it will have to be set manually. A future firmware update, expected to be ‘announced at a later date,’ will make this switch automatic and add support for the EOS R’s Scene Intelligent Auto mode.

Testing also confirmed three lenses had the potential to show ‘some phenomena’ that required special handling. The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM, 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM and 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM all experienced a problem wherein on particular occasions the camera battery needed to be taken out and put back in place if the lens was removed while the optical stabilization is running.

Likewise, the 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM and 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM experienced an issue where autofocus would stop working from infinity to closer focus distance while shooting video.

Upcoming firmware updates to address these issues for these three lenses are expected ‘at a later date.’

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Sigma service notice advises of Canon 750D and 760D Live View issue

23 Apr

Sigma has issued a service notice advising that some of its Canon mount interchangeable lenses cannot be used with Live Mode on the Canon EOS Rebel T6s (760D) and the Canon EOS Rebel T6i (750D). Lens owners will receive a free firmware update to fix the problem, though the company has not provided a timeframe for when the update is expected. Both current and discontinued lens models are affected by this issue. Read more

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7 Ways of Marketing Your Photography to Get People to Notice You

01 Jan

Irony is hard at work in photography: Taking pictures appears to be the easiest aspect of working in the industry, yet the business side of photography is what confounds many a photographer. What’s going on here? Surely, not every photographer has mastered taking good shots, so how can he find that easy while finding it hard to take a business Continue Reading

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4 Quick Tips to Notice the Supporting Cast of Your Landscape Scene

22 Aug

Recently I took a stroll through my photo archives as a way of bench-marking my progress as a photographer and something dawned on me – I’ve begun to overcome a very troublesome disorder for photographers known as Single Subject Blindness.

Single Subject Blindness

Have You Ever…

Come home from photographing something spectacular only to have ever photograph you upload be of that one spectacular subject? I mean there’s nothing wrong with this problem – after all you are still getting a photograph of one spectacular subject, but could you have gotten more? Done something else? Seen the scene differently?

So when you think back to some of your recent photo adventures – Have you ever photographed a dramatic sunset and walked away with photographs of only the sunset? Have you ever hiked deep into a forest to photograph a waterfall to walk away with only photographs of the waterfall itself? This is what I’m calling single subject blindness and it is something I’d like to mention today and talk about how I avoid it.

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There’s Nothing Wrong With Main Characters – But They Aren’t The Full Story

I do want to mention that there’s nothing wrong with capturing the main characters of your scene, the sunset, the waterfall, the expansive mountain range etc, but I do think that if that’s all you’re photographing when you go out on a shoot you’re missing a big part of the scene around you – the supporting cast!

I’ve done this myself for many years – I’ll get caught up in a scene and return to my computer to see what I’ve captured only to find every photo looks the same. Lately I’ve begun to catch myself doing it in the field and I’ve found a couple of ways to break the habit.

It’s not easy though – The thing is just like in the movies, a great book, or a dramatic play the main characters draw your attention, and keep it. The supporting cast is there to move the story along, but not necessarily be the story – however, they can make for very compelling and interesting subjects when isolated and taken separately. So while we can still photograph our main subjects I think it’s also important to find ways to steer our focus from the obvious subjects to those which are more subtle.

So How Do You Steer Your Focus?

There’s no denying that it’s hard to ignore the main character of your photo shoot – after all many times it’s the reason where there in the first place. If you want to have a chance to photograph the supporting cast of your scene you have to find the strength to divert your focus, even if only for a moment, from that main event. Here are four quick tips that I use to get myself noticing the smaller details of a scene – if you can think of more tricks leave them in the comments below!

Supporting Cast

4 Quick Tips to Notice the Supporting Cast of Your Scene

  1. Step back – It’s no secret that stepping back from you camera from time to time can be a huge benefit in improving your photography. It can help you see the entire scene as a whole, it can help you see different compositions of the subject you’re photograph, and yes it can even allow you to find and isolate the supporting cast of your scene which you might have otherwise missed with your eye glued to the viewfinder. 
  2. Close Your Eyes – Take a minute or two and close your eyes. I love doing this when I’m in the middle of no where, sometimes I’ll even spin myself in a couple circles and really try to disorientate myself (make sure you can find your way home before you try this though). The reason this works is because it causes you to really focus in on your location when you open your eyes to find your bearings. You’ll have a new view of your surroundings and this will help you see something that you didn’t notice before.
  3. Don’t Get Caught Up – I once woke up an hour before dawn in the middle of winter after a snow storm and drove to a frozen lake to photograph sunrise. I took nearly 150 shots during the 45 minutes I was there and ended up with one photograph – the one of the dock above. Of the photographs I took 95% of them looked exactly like the one above. I was cold, tired and very disappointed I didn’t make an effort to photograph other subjects during that shoot, but realized it wasn’t that I didn’t make an effort it was simply that I was caught up in photographing one subject instead of diverting my attention to other smaller details in the scene before me.
  4. Set an Alarm – If you know you’ll have a problem with number three try setting a timer. Allow yourself only a predetermined amount of time to get the shot you want from your main subject, and then once that time is up, spend the rest of your shoot looking for interesting supporting characters. This tip works wonders and it has a two fold effect – one due to the time crunch to capture the shot of your main subject you’ll find yourself working harder to get the shot you want in as short amount of time as possible, two it gets you looking for other interesting details in the scene you’re photographing.

Have You Ever Been Afflicted With Single Subject Blindness? What have You Done to Fix It?

I’d love to hear your own take on this and what you’ve done to avoid the problem in the comments below!

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Pentax releases service notice for K-5 DSLR

30 Jan

Pentax is offering a free service to users of K-5 DSLRs that have been affected by the widely reported ‘stained image sensor’ issue. The company believes the problem occurred during the manufacturing process of the first batch of K-5’s and cannot be resolved by ordinary sensor cleaning methods. Affected camera owners can contact the company’s customer service center to send their cameras for the repair.
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