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Canon’s EOS M6 Mark II finally gets a 24p video mode via new firmware update

01 Apr

As it had assured consumers back in October 2019, Canon has released a firmware update for its EOS M6 Mark II camera that adds a 24p (23.98fps) mode that was inexplicably missing from the camera until now.

Canon has already released firmware for the other camera systems it promised 24p modes for, including the EOS 90D and EOS RP, so the new 1.1.0 update for the EOS M6 Mark II wraps up its response to customer feedback regarding the lack of a 24p mode when shooting video.

In addition to adding the 24p mode, the update also fixes an issue wherein the focus position of the lens returns to the home position if the camera powers off while in ‘Auto Power Off’ is turned on during ‘Interval Timing’ shooting as well as an issue that, ‘in rare cases’ would cause the camera to not focus at the edges of the image area.

The 1.1.0 firmware update is currently available to download (40MB) for both macOS and Windows computers on Canon’s EOS M6 Mark II product page.

Changelog:

Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following enhancement and fixes:

  1. The option to capture movies in the frame rate of 23.98p has been added.
  2. Fixes the phenomenon where the focus position of the lens returns to the home position if the camera powers off due to the “Auto Power Off” setting during Interval Timing shooting.
  3. Fixes the phenomenon in which, in rare cases, the camera may not autofocus at the edges of the image area.

Firmware Version 1.1.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.1. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

When updating the firmware of the camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.

Notes: You can download the latest version of the instruction manual from our Web site.

Q&A: Preparations for a firmware update: After the downloaded compressed file (.dmg file) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.

*Extracting the downloaded file: The downloaded folder is automatically extracted, and a firmware folder is created. If the download folder cannot be automatically extracted, double-click the folder.

The extracted folder contains the firmware (File name: M6200110.FIR, File size: 37,013,792 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese).

Before starting the firmware update operations, please confirm the contents of the download, and carefully read through the firmware update procedures.

(The following is the history of past firmware updates) Changes in Version 1.0.1:

  1. Corrects a PTP communications vulnerability.
  2. Corrects a vulnerability related to firmware update.

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Loupedeck’s latest software update adds new Profile Creator tool for custom profiles

28 Mar

The company known for its video and image editing consoles, Loupedeck, has announced a software update that enables users to create custom profiles for third-party applications. With the new Loupedeck Profile Creator, Loupedeck CT owners can create various custom profiles for all of the software they use, including for applications like Davinci Resolve, Logic Pro X, Capture One and more.

According to Loupedeck, creators don’t need any programming skills to create custom profiles for their favorite applications. Profile Creator can be used for adjustments and actions using everything from mouse movements to shortcuts, macros, keys, run applications, links and text. The new capability is found in software version 3.2 and higher.

Users can find a series of custom profiles for popular applications available to download on the Loupedeck website here. The company’s Founder and CEO Mikko Kesti explained, ‘The possibility for all users to create custom profiles is an important step in delivering an increased level of functionality and flexibility the digital creator community requires with their editing tools.’

In addition to announcing the Profile Creator’s Custom Profiles feature, Loupedeck has also revealed that its Creative Tool now has native integration for Streamlabs, a live streaming app that is popular with creators. Going forward, Loupedeck CT owners will be able to use the console to directly control their stream, including the ability to adjust audio, quickly mute and skip content, hide and unhide sources, and more.

Kesti calls the native integration a ‘natural addition’ to the company’s Creative Tool, which is available to purchase for $ 549. Users who are new to the device can download its companion software from Loupedeck’s website, where the company also offers User Guide downloads for everything from general usage to using Loupedeck CT with specific photo and video applications like Photoshop and Lightroom.

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Fujifilm releases major firmware update for X-T30, minor updates for X-T3, 16-80mm F4 lens

27 Mar

Fujifilm has released firmware updates for its X-T30 and X-T3 camera systems, as well as its XF 16–80mm F4 R OIS WR lens. While the updates for the X-T3 and XF 16–80mm F4 are extremely minor, the X-T30 gains a number of much-anticipated features.

Starting out with the smaller updates, firmware version 3.21 for the X-T3 and firmware version 1.03 for the XF 16–80mm F4 both address minor bugs. No specific bugs are mentioned and no other information is given about the updates.

Moving onto firmware version 1.20 for the X-T30, Fujifilm has added a list of new features and functionality. First and foremost, Fujifilm has added improved autofocus performance. According to Fujifilm, the tracking performance of the eye AF frame has been improved, the face-detection has been improved when there are different-sized faces in the same frame and autofocus on foreground subjects has been improved when there is a mix of foreground and background subjects in an image.

Fujifilm has also improved gimbal and drone support when the X-T30 is used with supported rigs over USB. Specifically, firmware version 1.20 adds functions for starting and stopping video recording, adjusting exposure settings for video and adjusting manual focus for video.

Also added is the ability to save up to 9,999 photos into a single folder on an SD card; previously the X-T30 was limited to only 999 shots per folder.

You can download the latest updates for the X-T30 (version 1.20), X-T3 (version 3.21) and the XF 16–80mm F4 lens (version 1.03) on Fujifilm’s respective support pages.

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Capture One Pro 20 update adds support for 7 new camera bodies, 6 new lenses

04 Mar

Capture One has announced an update that adds support for seven new camera bodies from Fujifilm, Nikon, Canon and Olympus as well as six new lenses from Sony, Nikon and Pentax. A handful of bugs have also been squashed along the way.

As for new camera body support, Capture One version 20.0.3 now supports the Fujifilm X-T4, Fujifilm X100V, Nikon D780, Nikon D3500, Canon EOS M100, Canon EOS M200 and the Olympus TG-6. Capture One emphasizes in its press release (embedded below) the new support for the Fujfilm X-T4, saying it is the first company to offer ‘official support’ for Fujifilm’s newest APS-C camera system.

Below is a list of the lenses the update adds support for:

  • Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM (SEL24F14GM)
  • Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS (SEL600F40GM) + 1.4X Teleconverter (SEL14TC)
  • Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS (SEL600F40GM) + 2X Teleconverter (SEL20TC)
  • Nikon AF NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8D
  • Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
  • Pentax D FA 150–450mm F4.5–5.6 ED DC AW

In addition to new camera and lens support, Capture Pro One 20 also addresses a number of smaller bug fixes across both the macOS and WIndows versions. You can find a full list of the fixes within Capture One’s release notes.

Capture One version 20.0.3 for macOS and Windows is now available in multiple versions. Capture One Pro 20 can be purchased with a perpetual license for $ 299 or as a subscription starting at $ 20.99 per month. Capture One Pro (for Sony) and Capture One Pro Fujifilm are available to purchase with a perpetual license for $ 129 or as a subscription starting at $ 9.99 per month.

Capture One has a complete list of supported cameras and lenses on its website. You can download a free 30-day trial of any version of Capture One Pro if you want to take it for a spin before buying or subscribing.

Capture One update brings first Fujifilm X-T4 support

Fujifilm’s newest flagship APS-C camera is now officially supported by Capture One 20 in a release that also brings further fixes & hardware support

COPENHAGEN, March 3rd, 2020: Capture One, the leading name in photo editing software, celebrates the release of Capture One version 20.0.3 which sees the company offer the first official support to the Fujifilm X-T4 – plus support for additional new cameras and lenses from other brands. Since 2018, Capture One and Fujifilm have enjoyed a unique collaborative relationship; working together to further develop the software, and to enable Fujifilm users to get the most out of the X-Trans sensors. This service release also includes bug fixes for Capture One 20.

Capture One offers Fujifilm photographers a suite of tools unmatched by other photo editing software, including the ability to utilize Fujifilm’s critically acclaimed and globally beloved Film Simulations such as Acros, Provia, and Classic Chrome. With Capture One, these Film Simulations are not restricted to JPEGs, but can be used with RAW files, allowing for the most powerful and flexible image processing ability, and one that is distinctly Fujifilm.

The collaboration also allows Capture One and Fujifilm to support the photographic community by providing full tailored support to Fujifilm’s newest cameras upon launch. From the moment it is released, X-T4 owners can rely on Capture One 20’s industry-leading image quality, tethering, and precise lens correction.

Unlike other RAW processors, Capture One’s camera profiles are individually measured, a process that requires the use of the camera in and out of the controlled lab in Copenhagen, where a team of specialists engage the camera in numerous different scenarios. The team then evaluates performance parameters such as color, sharpness, and noise across hundreds of images and uses that data and experience to provide a truly tailored profile, ultimately providing the best post-processing experience possible, and one that is distinctly Fujifilm.

New camera and lens support

New camera support:

      • Fujifilm X-T4
      • Fujifilm X100V
      • Nikon D780
      • Nikon D3500
      • Canon EOS M100
      • Canon EOS M200
      • Olympus TG-6

New lens support:

      • Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM (SEL24F14GM)
      • Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS (SEL600F40GM) + 1.4X Teleconverter (SEL14TC)
      • Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS (SEL600F40GM) + 2X Teleconverter (SEL20TC)
      • Nikon AF NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8D
      • Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
      • Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW

For a complete list supported cameras, please go to: www.captureone.com/features/supported-cameras

Pricing and Availability

Capture One 20.0.3 for Mac and Windows is now available in several versions and free to current Capture One Pro 20 customers.

For new customers Capture One is committed to providing customers a choice when it comes to how they acquire their software, so Capture One Pro 20 is available for purchase, or via subscription. The perpetual license for Capture One Pro 20 is available for $ 299, with upgrade pricing from previous versions starting at [add correct price]. Capture One Pro (for Sony) and Capture One Pro Fujifilm are available for $ 129.

For those who prefer subscription models, Capture One Pro 20 is available for plans as low as $ 20.99 per month, and Capture One Pro (for Sony) and Capture One Pro Fujifilm subscription plans start at $ 9.99 a month.

For a complete list of all products and licensing options, please visit: www.captureone.com/store to learn more.

A 30-day fully-featured free trial of Capture One 20 is available. Download the trial here: www.captureone.com/download

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The Sigma fp will get new features, functionality in major 2.0 firmware update due out ‘Summer 2020’

03 Mar

Sigma has announced it will be publishing a major firmware update for the Sigma fp in ‘Summer 2020’ that will bring along a number of new features and functionality.

According to the announcement, the update will add CinemaDNG 120/100 fps (FHD 8-bit) shooting, cinemagraph functionality, still capture during live view and movie shooting in Cine mode, HDR shooting, a Director’s Viewfinder recording function and Sigma’s software development kit (SDK), which should open up a realm of possibilities for developers to access certain functions of the camera.

In the meantime, Sigma says it’s also developing firmware version 1.02 (the latest firmware currently available for the Sigma fp is version 1.01), which will correct card errors when using specific SD cards and adds in-camera lens aberration correction processing. Firmware version 1.02 will be released on March 18, 2020, according to Sigma.

The current version 1.01 firmware and future firmware releases can be downloaded from the Sigma fp support page.

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Affinity Photo 1.8 update adds CR3 support, improved plugin support, better metadata handling and more

27 Feb

Serif has announced an update to its Affinity suite of software, including a version 1.8 update to Affinity Photo. Although not a major overhaul, the update does bring a number of much-requested features and changes.

One of the most welcomed changes in the Affinity 1.8 update is the addition of CR3 support. Now, Canon users can open images captured in Canon’s newest Raw file format. The update also improves lens correction tools, which includes the ability for manual correction override and better functionality when correcting Raw images captured with fixed focal length lenses. Serif has also added improved plugin support within Affinity Photo, including support for Nik Collection 2.5 from DxO.

Support for Canon’s CR3 files has been one of the most-requested features for Affinity Photo.

Other updates include new template functionality, a unified toolbar for macOS users and improved metadata handling that allows you to both edit IPTC data and import XMP metadata files for batch editing. The iPad version of Affinity Photo also gains customizable keyboard shortcuts, bringing it more in line with the desktop version of Affinity Photo.

From Affinity: ‘New support in Affinity Photo for user-editable fields in image metadata, including the IPTC standard for copyright and other information. Plus, save and import metadata files (XMP), batch whole folders of images and tag with appropriate ownership info, and more.’

Affinity Photo 1.8 should be available as an update across your desktop and mobile devices that already have it installed. To find out more or to purchase Affinity Photo, which is available on iPadOS, macOS and Windows devices, head over to Serif’s website.

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Nik Collection 2.5 update adds new color film emulations and Affinity Photo support

27 Feb

DxO has released an update for its Nik Collection 2.5 standalone app and plugin, bringing with it new film stock emulations and updated support.

Nik Collection 2.5, which DxO is teasing as the ‘Legendary Color Films Revival,’ brings along five new film stock emulations: Agfa Precisa 100, Fuji FP100C, Fuji Instax, Fuji Provia 400X and Lomo RedScale 100. In addition to the new film stocks, the update also adds support for the latest version of Serif’s Affinity Photo editing program, which we covered earlier today.

The 2.5 update works with Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Lightroom Classic CC, DxO PhotoLab 2 Essential Edition, Affinity Photo 1.8 and as a standlone app. It’s available for free to all current owners and is available to purchase for $ 149. The collection includes Analog Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro, Dfine, HDR Efex Pro, Viveza, Silver Efex Pro, Sharpener Pro and DxO PhotoLab.

Author’s note: The unaffiliated coupon code ‘GET-15-NOW’ should get you 15-percent off the collection, based on a pop-up that was shown to me on the DxO website while looking at the details of this update.

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Adobe releases substantial update to the desktop and mobile versions of Photoshop for its 30th birthday

20 Feb

Today, on the 30th anniversary of Adobe Photoshop launching, Adobe has released an update for its desktop and iPad app, bringing substantial improvements to a few key features, as noted in its announcement blog post.

Adobe Photoshop CC 2020 (Desktop)

Adobe kicked off the updates with an impressive improvement to its desktop iteration of Photoshop with an improved Content-Aware Fill workspace, updates to the Lens Blur tool, a slightly updated UI and a number of bug fixes. We’ll take a look at the details of the updates in the sections below.

Content-Aware Fill

Previously, if you needed to make multiple Content-Aware Fill edits, Photoshop required you to make the edits one at a time. Now, with this new update, you can make multiple selections and apply multiple fills within the Content-Aware Fill workspace without needing to exit every time. This not only reduces the number of clicks, it also allows you to preview edits in real-time when more complicated scenes require multiple edits at once.

Lens Blur

Another major improvement in this update is to the Lens Blur tool, which now relies on the GPU of your computer, rather than the CPU. As seen in the comparison images below, offloading the processing of the Lens Blur tool to the GPU dramatically improves the realism of the edit through more refined edges, more accurate bokeh (thanks to specular highlights) and an overall sharper image that looks more pleasing than edits process with the CPU.

Lens Blur tool processed using CPU Lens Blur tool processed using GPU

‘The results are created by an algorithm the [Photoshop engineering] team built by studying first the principles of physics and how light interacts with objects in the real world,’ says Photoshop Project Manager Pam Clark in the announcement post. ‘It is carefully tuned to simulate a 3D environment to create the most realistic results possible, while also consuming the least amount of computing power so you don’t burn up your machine.’

UI and Performance

Adobe has also added support for the new dark mode in macOS Catalina, with all of the new system dialogs matching the light/dark mode settings you have turned on at the system level.

Other improvements throughout Photoshop CC 2020 include improved mouse control, with better responsiveness when panning and zooming across an image, particularly with larger documents.

Photoshop for iPad

Moving onto the more mobile version of Photoshop, Adobe has brought its Object Selection tool and improved Text settings to Photoshop for iPad. Above is a quick promo video shared by Adobe alongside the update.

Object Selection

The Object Selection tool, which was first released for the desktop version of Photoshop, makes it easier to select multiple objects within an image to isolate them. Unlike the Select Subject tool, which is meant for images where there is a single, large subject, Object Selection is refined for more precise edits where multiple, smaller objects need to be isolated.

Type settings

Adobe has also updated the Type settings within Photoshop for iPad, bringing a number of controls over from the desktop version. Specifically, Adobe has added type layer, character and options properties within the Type settings. ‘This includes tracking, leading, scaling, and formatting things like all/small caps, super/subscript,’ reads the announcement. Adobe says Kerning will ship in a future update.

The updated versions of Photoshop should be live for Creative Cloud subscribers. If you’re not seeing the updates, try restarting your device and checking for updates again within the Creative Cloud app or iOS App Store.

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Nikon releases major firmware updates for its Z6 and Z7 cameras, minor update for the Z50

18 Feb

Nikon has released a trio of firmware updates for its Z6, Z7 and Z50 mirrorless cameras. Aside from the Z50, the Z6 and Z7 updates bring a number of major new and improved features, including expanded CFexpress, animal-detection autofocus (AF) and more.

Firmware version 3.00 for both the Nikon Z6 and Z7 are identical across the board in the new features and functionality they bring to the camera systems. First, Nikon has added support for ProGrade and Lexar CFexpress (Type B) memory cards. Nikon has also added a new animal-detection AF, meaning the Z6 and Z7 ‘can now detect and focus on the faces and eyes of dogs and cats,’ even in movie capture mode.

Subject-tracking AF has also been improved, with the ability to activate it using the Fn1 or Fn2 buttons on the camera body or barrel of the lens when using compatible Z-mount lenses. Nikon has also changed the behavior of the camera when subject-tracking AF to make it more resemble the experience of shooting with Nikon’s signature 3D-tracking options found on Nikon’s DSLRs. In Nikon’s own words:

‘Subject tracking for still shooting in AF-C mode has been modified to provide a more familiar operational feel similar to that of 3D-tracking feature built into Nikon DSLR cameras. To enable the feature, users can hold the AF-ON button or half-press the shutter-release button to initiate. Subject tracking disengages when users take their finger off the button, causing the camera to switch back to the original focus point before subject tracking began. Additionally, the transition from the Auto-area AF display to the subject selection display can be assigned to a custom control button, allowing for a more customized user-experience.’

Other changes include a new custom settings, support for the focus limit switch on select Z-mount lenses (only the Nikkor Z 70–200mm F2.8 VR S offers it at this time), and improved responsiveness when switching to manual focus ‘when the focus or control ring on a Z mount lens is rotated during autofocus.’ Fixes have also been made for viewfinder brightness issues, Bluetooth connection issues on iOS and a rare phenomenon wherein horizontal lines could appear across photographs captured with the device.

Moving onto firmware version 1.10 for the Z50 mirrorless camera, Nikon has added the same focus limit switch option as it did on the Z6 and Z7, and movies shot in self-portrait mode are now filmed using full-time autofocus (AF-F), regardless of what option is selected for the current autofocus mode.

You can download the latest firmware updates for the Z6, Z7 and Z50 on Nikon’s website.

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Adobe releases February update for its suite of photography-centric applications

12 Feb

Adobe has announced the release of its February updates for its collection of photography programs, including Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom Classic and Lightroom for macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android and ChromeOS.

Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom Classic

Starting with Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom Classic, Adobe has improved the Raw Default setting. Specifically, Adobe has made it easier to configure the default develop settings within the ‘Preferences -> Presets’ submenu. The default options can be applied universally or customized based on the camera model and serial number.

In a similar vein, Adobe has made it easier to use the picture styles or profile settings within your camera when editing images, rather than using the Adobe Color profile that was previously standard. Adobe says ‘With the new raw default settings, you can now use Camera Settings as the default to preserve the “as shot” look and reduce your edit time.’

Both Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom Classic have also received performance improvements. Now, both programs have full GPU acceleration for Lens Correction and Transform adjustments, and Enhance Details can now make use of external GPUs (eGPUs) on macOS 10.15 ‘Catalina.’

Lightroom Classic has also added support for PSB files. Starting with this update, you can import, catalog and edit Large Document Format (.psb) files within Lightroom Classic. Other improvements specific to Lightroom Classic include improved secondary display selection tools, auto-sync improvements and the ability to import Photoshop Elements 2020 catalogs into Lightroom Classic.

Lightroom for Mac, Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS, and ChromeOS

Moving onto Lightroom for Mac, Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS, and ChromeOS, Adobe has brought a number of features to various platforms and overall improved the performance across nearly all devices.

Now, on Lightroom for Mac and Windows, you can export images in the DNG format. Previously, this functionality was limited to Lightroom on Android and iOS. Lightroom for Mac and Windows also receives improved Shared Albums support, which allows you to control what metadata is shared when uploading photos to other shared albums and allows you to export photos from other contributors who have uploaded photos to a specific shared album.

Other changes to Lightroom for Mac and Windows include dedicated shortcuts for creating HDR (Ctrl + Shift + H) and Panorama (Ctrl + Shift + M) images via Photo Merge and improve importing options that include the ability to import to a specific album using drag-and-drop functionality.

Moving onto mobile, Lightroom for Android and iOS have an improved ‘Learn and Discover Content’ views that make it easier to browse through various artwork. Lightroom for Android has also gained the ability to import presets and profiles; Adobe says Lightroom for iOS will gain this functionality ‘soon.’

Lightroom for iPadOS has also gained support for split-screen view that makes it possible to browse, sort, edit and export photos while also having another application open on the screen of your iPad.

You can read more about all of the updates on Adobe’s blog post. The updates should be available through the Creative Cloud desktop app and the respective app stores for Android and iOS.

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