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Do It Yourself (DIY), How To... and a lot of Photography tips.<br><i>By Rui M. Leal</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger304125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-52534017351237430212016-03-07T20:02:00.004+00:002020-09-16T18:26:18.099+01:00CamFi Wireless Camera Controller<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The WiFi camera market is finally expanding and bring more and more products so we can relieve our-self's from the hassle of carrying cables everywhere to connect our cameras to external bigger monitors and iDevices and even can control them.<br />
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Although most of the cameras, that are coming recently into the market, are starting to bring the WiFi functionality available there are still a lot of cameras out there that do not incorporate this kind of technology and since most of us do not upgrade our cameras constantly, for obvious reasons, there is a lack of these devices in the market for a reasonable price.<br />
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Is well known that you can always buy the branded ones but that will make you spend a lot of money into a small device that maybe for many do not even got out of the box that frequently and then become almost a non buy at first purchases and gear choices.<br />
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Although this is a very specific device it does not mean it's not something you should have in your bag. Consider having this if you plan on having your camera tethered to a computer or any iDevices via WiFi connection and cable free. It could also make you share your photos on the moment to anywhere and also be seen by your client during the photo sessions Last but not least you could even use such device to help you on your tabletop photography and remote camera connections since you have the possibility to see the photos on a larger screen and evaluate if you have the right focus and in the case of the remote camera you can trigger and adjusting it by just pressing a button or in conjunction with a Pocket Wizard for really far remote control.<br />
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On my previous post I also talked of another device that came into the market that you can also control remotely but that one is more of a multi trigger system with different options than this one that is much more toward the remote camera control itself. <br />
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Ivy Pan from <a href="http://www.cam-fi.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">CamFi</a> sent me through Barry of <a href="http://digitrading.nl/" target="_blank">DigiTrading.NL</a> this really awesome unit to test and review.<br />
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So let's start up from the beginning, as you all know, by now, I really like to make my reviews shine with lot's of images so they better illustrate the product than a lot of words telling you what you want to read or not or even what the seller what you to read so you can run and buy them only to find they are not like that after all.<br />
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This is the package, let's open this baby up.<br />
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Great package and well conditioned.<br />
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The outside box of the <a href="http://www.cam-fi.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">CamFi</a>.<br />
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Open this up and you also find a Quick Start Up Guide to walk you through the connections and some basic settings.<br />
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What's inside the box:<br />
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- 2 USB to Mini USB cables (Allow you to connect them to the camera and the longer one to connect to a computer so you can recharge the battery).<br />
- Hot Shoe Adapter.<br />
- CamFi unit.<br />
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Here is a comparative photo with my Eye-Fi card, that I use on my Canon 5D MarkIII SD slot.<br />
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Here is the detail of the hot-shoe adapter.<br />
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Here is the hot-shoe adapter connection, you just need to screw this in and you are in business.<br />
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Detail of the connection, you can use this on a studio support stand with a 1/4'' pin has it's a universal thread.<br />
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On one side you have the Reset hole and the 5V battery connection. I do feel that this kind of internal battery could cause some problems in outdoor situations where you do not have a USB connection to plug it in (either a computer or a small charger) although it said it lasts 6 hours running. I do think that a small USB wall charger could be included with the unit so it could give you a little more freedom out in the field.<br />
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On the opposite side you have the USB camera connection and the LAN Port. I also miss a RJ45 LAN cable with it so it could be ready out of the box for a LAN connection. Although this is a more WiFi approach device nevertheless it could include this cable.<br />
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I attached it to a studio 1/4'' pin.<br />
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Here I attached the hot-shoe adapter to the <a href="http://www.cam-fi.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">CamFi</a>. The adapter have to screws one to fix it to the device and the other one to attach it securely to your camera.<br />
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Another image of it. I think this is a good option and a good compromise between this and a fixed one since you can always remove it leaving the <a href="http://www.cam-fi.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">CamFi</a> much easier to carry or put it in some other place besides your camera.<br />
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Here is the <a href="http://www.cam-fi.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">CamFi</a> attached and connected to the Canon 5D MarkIII USB mini port.<br />
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Detail of the adapter attached.<br />
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Connection is made through the small cable that comes with <a href="http://www.cam-fi.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">CamFi</a>.<br />
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You just plug the USB into the unit and the USB mini to the Camera.<br />
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Then I decided to use the LAN cable so I can try first the connection by this method and if this would be a much faster option, to transfer and see photos, than the WiFi connection.<br />
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You jut plug an RJ45 LAN cable between the <a href="http://You just plug the USB into the unit and the USB mini to the Camera." target="_blank">CamFi</a> and your computer (Mac or Win). <br />
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Just <a href="http://www.cam-fi.com/en/download.html" target="_blank">download</a> the software for your computer and iDevice and you are rolling.<br />
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When I mounted to the camera I had the cables pointing at me and since I was not looking through the rear camera monitor it was no big problem until I needed to do so. As you can see on the above image that is not a very good solution.<br />
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Then I decided to rotate the cables towards the front of the camera, also not a very good solution as you can see on the photo below since the cables can get in the way of the lens or the focus system. <br />
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Here you can see that the cable was messing with the focus system making it not to work properly.<br />
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Then I decided to move it to the left side of the camera since this is the side where all the connections are at. At this point I was thanking that the Hot-Show adapter is loose since this way you can really rotate it to fit your shooting needs and your best camera position since there is not a right or wrong way to fit it in.<br />
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This image is just to illustrate that you can have <a href="http://www.cam-fi.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">CamFi</a> on Live View at the computer while having it also live view on the camera monitor if you want and need it to.<br />
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Here is a quick image I captured via <a href="http://www.cam-fi.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">CamFi</a> Live View while having the camera on tripod.<br />
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I did no correction to the image and since I was using the modeling lamp of the studio lights, for this review, they came a little bit warm but I think it serves the purpose to illustrate this review.<br />
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I also took the time to catch some screenshots from the computer, iPad and iPhone so you can have an idea of what features are included in this version I reviewed.<br />
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On a MAC this is what you will get connected via LAN cable.<br />
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Here are the screenshots.<br />
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Live View mode.<br />
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White Balance options available.<br />
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Quality available (This depends on the camera you have attached and basically are the modes you can choose on your camera).<br />
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Settings options. You have the possibility to name your network (SSID Name) and choose a Password for extra security.<br />
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Then you have your network settings.<br />
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Image Transfer options. Here you can choose the directory where you want your images to go to, select the quality and also what type of images you want to transfer while shooting if just the raw or jpg or even both.<br />
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And then you have the software version and firmware version.<br />
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You can even record remotely by pressing on the Record option and then hit the Record button to start recording video remotely. (Tested with a Canon 5D MarkIII and works). <br />
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Screenshot for the Bracketing options available.<br />
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Timelapse feature and options available.<br />
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You can have a Grid. Although I found it very difficult to see the Grid in this yellow color I did not found a way to change it, maybe on a software update since it's very difficult to see under certain light conditions.<br />
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The focus options when active you can point with cursor or your finger where you want your focus point and the CamFi will focus for you.<br />
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Just tap on screen (iDevice) or click with the mouse on another location of your image to focus.<br />
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Rotation, while in Live View, is also possible making this a very nice feature if you need to make a photo that requires this method.<br />
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Rotation left or right while in Live View.<br />
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You can also change your Metering Methods as available in your camera.<br />
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When you want to Browse for reviewing some images this is what it looks like.<br />
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Although my Olympus cameras are not available has part of their CamFi software I decided to test my OMD EM5 MarkII and see what I could get out of it.<br />
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For my surprise I could get the camera to be identified by CamFi but could not changed a setting or even trigger it... maybe in a future update.<br />
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iPad connections and menus<br />
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CamFi app icon<br />
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WiFi connection settings.<br />
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As soon as you connect the CamFi to any device it will automatically scan for new software and firmware and updates as needed.<br />
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Connecting CamFi over Wifi.<br />
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CamFi connected, app main screen.<br />
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Live View connection.<br />
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Focus Stacking options.<br />
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Advanced Bracketing options available.<br />
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White Balance otions.<br />
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Quality camera options.<br />
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Manual Focus options.<br />
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Grid, as you can see now the grid has a more grayish line making it more easy to see and read.<br />
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Time options.<br />
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Browse option to review your images.<br />
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When in browse option you chose an image and press the info button this is the screen you have for the image information's.<br />
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Then you have this options to save or share your images.<br />
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Settings menu options.<br />
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Wireless settings.<br />
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Network settings.<br />
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Transfer Settings options.<br />
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Camera information.<br />
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I made the same thing for the iPhone so you can have an idea of the size and positions on the screen of the menus and options.<br />
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You can also video record camera remotely over WiFi (Canon 5D MarkIII tested). This could be a very interesting feature to use.<br />
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I did not have any issue or failure with this device and I found it to be very solid with no hiccups either by LAN or WiFi.<br />
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It's very fast transfer and responsiveness are ideal for everyday situation either studio or outside, just amazing. <br />
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Technical Details about CamFi<br />
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CamFi can be used for self portraits, time-lapse, remote triggering and even to show your images on a TV set, Share your images on social networks, transmit your raw files fast and easily and even print directly (windows option only) <br />
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You can download the CamFi English versions of the User Manual (<a href="http://www.cam-fi.com/files/CamFiUserGuide_en.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>) and the Quick Start Guide (<a href="http://www.cam-fi.com/files/QuickStartGuide_en.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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CamFi works up to 50m, I have not tested this ability since I believe one will not need so much distance to trigger the camera otherwise a Pocket Wizard system could be used in conjunction to help with distance problems.<br />
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CamFi is available for purchase at around 150,00 euros and I definitely think this is a great solution for the price it is offered. Consult the list of places where you can buy it (<a href="http://www.cam-fi.com/en/purchase.html" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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If you live in Portugal you can get it directly and securely through <a href="http://www.digitrading.nl/store/camfi-wireless-camera-controller-for-dslr-cameras.html" target="_blank">DigiTrading.nl</a>.<br />
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Thank you all for the continuous support.<br />
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Enjoy.<br />
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+++ NEWS UPDATE 2016-08-12 +++<br />
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<b>CamFi connects DSLR to Dropbox in real time</b><br />
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CamFi, the vendor of the wireless camera controller, announces a new version of an iOS app, which can transmit photos to Dropbox, while the photographer is shooting in real time. It is especially useful for reporters, who like to send photos to the newspaper office as soon as possible.<br />
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To send the photos over the internet, it needs a MiFi (or another phone) as a hot spot. When the CamFi connects to the MiFi with the bridge mode, the user can connect to the internet and use the CamFi at the same time.<br />
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The image data from the camera will be sent to CamFi with a USB cable, at first. CamFi will transmit the data to the phone via Wi-Fi. Then, the phone will send the data to Dropbox via MiFi network. After that, Dropbox will sync these photos across all of the client’s devices.<br />
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The Dropbox feature can be also applied for Windows. It only needs install of a Dropbox Windows client and set the path of the receiving folder of CamFi to the Dropbox sync folder. The version for android and Mac will be released in a few days.<span><a name='more'></a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9Lisbon, Portugal38.7222524 -9.139336599999978738.6231754 -9.3006980999999787 38.8213294 -8.9779750999999788tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-61890560073620877532015-06-22T23:42:00.000+01:002015-06-24T00:33:11.958+01:00MIOPS Smart Multi Trigger System<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://miops.com/" target="_blank">MIOPS</a>, previously named NERO started this multi trigger system some years ago in 2012, back then I had a unit for review (can be read <a href="http://lightingmods.blogspot.pt/2012/06/nero-multi-trigger-reviewed.html" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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The basic system did not change a lot from the previous model in features except the fact that the name has changed and also the packaging and product durability.<br />
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What started has a more rust and crude assembly, of the NERO unit, it evolved to a more mature version and the culprit for that was the release of a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerotrigger/miops-smartphone-controllable-high-speed-camera-tr" target="_blank">Kickstarter project</a> letting anyone who would be interested to get along, participate and have awesome multipurpose trigger tool come to life, the project has ended with great success, 1,773 backers pledged $377,035 to help bring this project to life, I'm also very glad and happy they could make this new improved version.<br />
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For you that could not figure out what to do with a device like this or even for what purpose you would need such a device when there are so many phone apps available, well let me tell you what you can do with this small credit card alike device.<br />
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The <a href="http://miops.com/" target="_blank">MIOPS Smart</a> multi trigger is compatible with almost all DSLRs and Micro 4/3rds cameras on the market and all you need is the right type of cable for your DSLR or m4/3 that <a href="http://miops.com/" target="_blank">MIOPS</a> could supply you with. If you have a DSLR or a m4/3 camera that does not have a remote shutter release port, don't worry you can even trigger it via infrared.<br />
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There are 7 different modes that can be selected:<br />
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1) Lighting – for shooting lightning storms. You can set different levels of sensitivity to capture small lightning bolts or only the large and powerful ones.<br />
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2) Laser – for detecting laser beams. You could set up a laser beam and if anything goes through the beam, the trigger will fire your camera. You could use this mode for photographing water drops or other fast-moving action.<br />
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3) Sound – for photographing high-speed action in a controlled studio environment. You can connect the device to external flashes and when sound event is detected, the trigger will fire your flashes. This can be very useful for photographing flying bullets, breaking objects, etc.<br />
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4) Time-lapse – you set the parameters and the <a href="http://miops.com/" target="_blank">MIOPS Smart</a> does the rest for you. If the time-lapse sequence is very long, the energy saving features of the device will turn off the LCD and the device can last for days without recharging.<br />
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5) HDR – if you are in love with high dynamic range photography, you will love the built-in HDR features of the <a href="http://miops.com/" target="_blank">MIOPS Smart</a>. Again, all you have to do is set up the parameters and the <a href="http://miops.com/" target="_blank">MIOPS Smart</a> will do the rest for you.<br />
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6) External Port – if the above are not enough for you, you can even connect external sensors to the <a href="http://miops.com/" target="_blank">MIOPS Smart</a>. With all kinds of temperature, pressure, humidity, motion and other sensors on the market, you will have all kinds of opportunities for photographing event-based action coming from an external sensor.<br />
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7) SCENARIO - you can create a custom scenario with up to five different steps that can utilize different sensors. So if you are in a storm zone and want to keep yourself out, you can set up the <a href="http://miops.com/" target="_blank">MIOPS</a> Smart for a custom scenario and have it trigger your camera based on a certain event. For example, if you know that there will be a heavy storm in your area, you could set up the <a href="http://miops.com/" target="_blank">MIOPS</a> Smart to capture a time-lapse sequence of the storm build-up, then photograph each lightning strike separately – all without being present on location. And if you want to stay in your car while this happens, simply connect to the device via your smartphone and control all the settings.<br />
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This is basically what you can do with a device like this, now let's get started.<br />
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Emir Bayraktar, from <a href="http://miops.com/" target="_blank">MIOPS</a>, was kind enough to send me a unit to test and review, has I did with the previous model NERO Trigger, so let's not waist anytime and let's see what new things are coming in this brand new unit.<br />
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The package arrived directly from Turkey and got a little delayed at customs, so as from my previous reports on the older model "NERO Trigger" there is definitely something to pay attention when buying this units are the additional customs charges depending on your country.<br />
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Anyway, better check for a local seller in your region <a href="http://miops.com/reseller/" target="_blank">HERE</a> as I'm certain it would be a lot easier.<br />
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It came very well packed in a card box and Emir previously did asked me what type of cameras I was using so the cables came for my Canon and Olympus systems, just perfect!! <br />
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I got a match orange cable versions that consists of Cable-C1 replaces Canon RS-80N3, Cable-O1 replaces Olympus RM-UC1 and Cable-Flash 3.5mm PC Sync and the unit itself inside a very nice packed box.<br />
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When I took this pictures I did not even opened the box but there is a USB cable, inside and under the unit, that you can connect to your PC to update firmware (no MAC support on this) and also the same cable is to charge the unit.<br />
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Here is a side by side view of the previous boxed unit NERO Trigger and the new one MIOPS Smart.<br />
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I know that boxes do not mean anything but the new packaging for the MIOPS Smart Trigger is much appreciated has you can see in the images below.<br />
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These are the extra cables that need to be ordered separately (Cable-C1 replaces Canon RS-80N3, Cable-O1 replaces Olympus RM-UC1 and Cable-Flash 3.5mm PC Sync). <br />
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Back part of the package, here you can read 6 of the 7 modes that the unit is able to work with, only missing is the HDR description but it's a very informative of the modes and tells you what you can come up with each one. <br />
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On one side you have the description for the mobile devices control app.<br />
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And on the other side of the package is a small description saying that it's compatible with most cameras in the market.<br />
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When you open the package you can see the unit, the battery and underneath the unit there is the USB connection cable that also charges the battery (BL-5C 1020 mAh 3.7V 3.8Wh.).<br />
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I wish they maintained the AAA or AA battery system (that could fit perfectly) has this could be a pain to go out in the field and have your battery drained and no possibility to recharge it via USB unless you have an extra USB power supply bank, but even with that if the batteries are drained you will have to wait for them to recharge and will not be able to use the unit while if they were normal AAA or AA would be a lot easier.<br />
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But don't let this disappoint you has there is a lot of great features in this unit and I'm pretty sure that the battery that comes along (BL-5C 1020 mAh 3.7V 3.8Wh.) will give a lot of juice for quite some time while in the field.<br />
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It even comes with an App for <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gd/app/miops/id955244303?mt=8" target="_blank">iPhone</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miops" target="_blank">Android</a> that you can download and use it paired with the Bluetooth 4.0 of your system (Check compatibility <a href="http://www.bluetooth.com/Pages/Bluetooth-Smart-Devices-List.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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Let's take a closer look at the packaging of the previous unit NERO Trigger and the new MIOPS Smart.<br />
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The MIOPS Smart does not come with printed manual, at least in the version I got, but you can download it from <a href="http://www.miops.com/MIOPS_Smart_User_Manual.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <br />
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Since the previous unit NERO Trigger had AAA batteries and there was no slot open so you can easily install them you will need a screw driver in the field to open it and that could be a pain.<br />
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The new unit MIOPS Smart uses a replaceable Li-On (BL-5C 1020 mAh 3.7V 3.8Wh.) rechargeable by USB cable. It's less cumbersome and more easy to charge and perhaps you will get 2 of them just in case ;)<br />
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Here is how you install the Li-On battery (BL-5C 1020 mAh 3.7V 3.8Wh.).<br />
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Close the lid and you're ready to go.<br />
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Toggle the top left small orange button to the right (on/off switch) and the MIOPS Smart unit will light up.<br />
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Mine has already the new Firmware version to date v1.6 (04-04-2015) and you can check for new ones <a href="http://miops.com/download/" target="_blank">HERE</a> just in case your unit do not came with the latest one.<br />
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The MIOPS Smart comes with 6 orange rubber buttons that control the functions of the unit.<br />
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On the middle left is the menu option and the middle right is the start/stop action button. The other ones around are selection buttons that can be used inside the menu.<br />
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I wish they could make the buttons transparent and illuminated, this would make it a lot easier to see when in the dark but as I said before this would not stop you from making great images besides you only need to remember and press 2 buttons for it to work. <br />
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Left and Right BIG orange buttons makes the selection of the menu items from Lighting, Sound, TimeLapse, Laser, HDR, DIY and Scenario.<br />
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<b>Lightning Mode</b><br />
<i>Ideal for Lightning Strikes</i><br />
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Even this mode is called lightning, there is actually so much more about it. Lightning is only one of the events that MIOPS Smart can detect with its light sensor. When the lightning strikes, MIOPS Smart detects in a few nanoseconds and triggers your camera. There is virtually no delay other than the lag time of the camera.<br />
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Up and Down BIG orange buttons enters you into the menu of that specific item.<br />
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In this case Lighting has just one setting that is Sensitivity that can be increased or decreased, once inside that menu option by the Left and Right BIG Orange buttons.<br />
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Select sound option.<br />
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<b>Sound Mode</b><br />
<i>Popping Ballons, Breaking Glasses</i><br />
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When it is all about high-speed photography, sound mode is the mode where things get serious. This is the essential mode to take high-speed pictures in a controlled studio environment. MIOPS Smart can trigger your flash unit or your camera.<br />
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Here are the options for the Sound.<br />
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You can choose Sensitivity, Delay and Lock.<br />
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Menu Timelapse.<br />
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<b>Timelapse Mode</b><br />
<i>Create Timelapse Videos</i><br />
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MIOPS Smart benefits from the electronics and software to take sequential pictures within a time period with equal time difference between each of them. Specify the exposure of the pictures just per your wish. After you have adjusted parameters, MIOPS Smart will take care of the rest. You can do the adjustment on MIOPS Smart itself or you can also use the smartphone application to configure MIOPS Smart.<br />
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Inside you have Interval, Exposure and Limit.<br />
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Laser menu option.<br />
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<b>Laser Mode</b><br />
<i>Exploding Items, Water Droplets</i><br />
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MIOPS Smart can detect laser beams as well. The idea is very simple. If the laser beam is broken, then there must be something happened. And most of the time something happens in milliseconds, but it is not a big deal for MIOPS Smart. The laser beam is so thin, even a water drop can break it.<br />
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You can change Treshold. Delay and Frame.<br />
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HDR menu option.<br />
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<b>HDR Mode</b><br />
<i>High Dynamic Range Photos</i><br />
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MIOPS Smart does here again a fantastic job by achieving highest precision and providing the best time savings. After you have specified the center exposure and step up/down numbers, MIOPS Smart triggers your camera exactly per the settings. You don’t need to do anything manually.<br />
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You can choose and change Center, EV (+-) and Frame.<br />
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DIY menu option.<br />
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<b>DIY Mode</b><br />
<i>External signal sources</i><br />
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By utilizing the dedicated DIY port on MIOPS, you can use external signal sources to trigger your camera. DIY mode offers great flexibility by letting you choose the exact definition of the event to trigger the camera.<br />
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You can change Treshold., Delay (ms) and Mode in 3 ways Falling, Rising and Change.<br />
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Scenario mode.<br />
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<b>Scenario Mode</b><br />
<i>Combination of Multiple Sensors</i><br />
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The app brings the functionality of MIOPS Smart to the ultimate level. On top of the basic modes, it adds a very cool feature called “Scenario”. What does this mean? In this mode you can create a custom scenario with up to five different steps. In each step, MIOPS Smart can use either the same or a different sensor.<br />
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In this you will have 3 setup options you can choose from or pre program to use later in the field and via phone app.<br />
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Connectors.<br />
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This is the rubberized side of the unit that hides all the connectors. <br />
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From left to right you can connect:<br />
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- External source jack 3.5mm<br />
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- Flash PC Sync Cord 3.5mm<br />
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- Camera Remote Cable mini 2.5mm<br />
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- USB mini port connection. <br />
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On the front side of the MIOPS Smart you have the plastic optical lens and a tiny hole, underneath it, with a microphone to capture the sound.<br />
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The hot shoe is well built and also have a hole so you can attach it to a stand or a tripod.<br />
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Miss a way to be able to lock this to the camera, although it's a little tight to put in/out of the camera I'm pretty sure then when in use it eventually would come more loose, so some kind of lock mechanism would be wise.<br />
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It sit comfortably in the hot shoe of my Olympus OMD-EM1 with a 17mm f1.8 fixed lens.<br />
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Another view on the Olympus OMD-EM1 with a 17mm f1.8 fixed lens.<br />
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Backside view of the Olympus OMD-EM1 with a 17mm f1.8 fixed lens and the MIOPS Smart trigger on top and attached via supplied cable.<br />
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I also mounted it on my Canon 5D MarkIII with a 16-35 f2.8 L lens so you can have an idea.<br />
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Another vie of the MIOPS Smart with Canon 5D MarkIII with a 16-35 f2.8 L.<br />
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Backside view of the MIOPS Smart with Canon 5D MarkIII with a 16-35 f2.8 L.<br />
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Pairing the unit with a Bluetooth device is quite easy, first download the MIOPS app for <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gd/app/miops/id955244303?mt=8" target="_blank">iPhone</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miops" target="_blank">Android</a> then start it, bring the unit closer to the mobile phone and it will show then you just tap on the unit and voilá!! <br />
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Here is what the app looks like on an iPhone. Just simple and straight forward.<br />
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You can choose your options by scrolling around in that circle with your finger and it will increase or decrease the value.<br />
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Choose stat to send the info to the MIOPS Smart unit and press Stop to stop.<br />
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That easy!! <br />
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Cable release option you just tap to take a photo.<br />
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All settings can be adjusted with on the phone and send to the unit without you having to be next to it. As long as you are in Bluetooth range everything works nice and smoothly.<br />
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When you press start the MIOPS Smart unit will give you a message saying that the mode is running.<br />
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Here is the unit on top of the m4/3 camera alongside with my iPhone. <br />
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I did not have too much time to test the unit, besides it's summer time and not much thunder and lighting at the moment.<br />
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But I wanted to try out the MIOPS Smart and used the Lighting mode with a lighter to see if it could catch the lighting while I light the lighter... and BOOM !!! It Worked.<br />
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Perfect!! <br />
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Since the <a href="http://www.miops.com/firmware/firmwareUpgrade.zip" target="_blank">firmware upgrade tool</a> does not have a Mac version I install it on a PC and grab screen shot so you can see how it looks like when you need to upgrade it.<br />
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MIOPS, a Mac version of the firmware software would be very welcomed as well as an app alert when new one would be available to download!! <br />
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Leave you also the manual for a more specific information about the MIOPS Smart you can click <a href="http://www.miops.com/MIOPS_Smart_User_Manual.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Some last thoughts on this marvelous unit.<br />
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The MIOPS Smart enters in sleep mode in about 30 seconds if you do not touch it, a red icon will appear on top of the unit and the LCD will go black to save power, to wake it up just press any button.<br />
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I wish that they could implement, in the next firmware version, a better battery charging option. I mean when you are charging the battery via USB you have no indicator whatsoever if the battery is charging, how much percent or even when the battery if completely full. I'm pretty sure that something could be made in a firmware option that could show a large battery colored icon blinking, on the LCD, while charging and indicating the percentage charged. This would be awesome!!<br />
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Besides this minor issue I think this is the perfect unit to have with you all the time and to capture great moments.<br />
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MIOPS have a forum where you can post all your photos, go have a look in <a href="http://miops.com/forum/awesome-photos-with-miops/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <br />
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And if you want to take a look at some wonderful photos taken with this device go check them out at their page also.<br />
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THANK YOU once again to the wonderful team at MIOPS for letting me test and review this unit as they did a wonderful job since the previous version.<br />
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Congratulations!!<br />
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Hope you enjoy this review and see you next time around.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Rui<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-65122982437724306062015-05-17T22:59:00.003+01:002020-09-16T18:25:53.814+01:00DIY: DJI Phantom 3 Vision ND Filters for Lens<div style="text-align: center;">
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This post is all about the new DJI Phantom 3 Vision quadcopter/drone.<br />
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After I got my Phantom 3 I noticed, for now, that there are not much accessories available to it because it's a brand new model and also there is a new camera into it that is really step up from the previous version (Phantom 2+) and none of the accessories from that one will fit on this one. :(<br />
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Even thought I did not had any previous models there was always one concern that buzzed me that is the "jello" affect and the dark corner propellers that this quad copters could produce under certain circumstances.<br />
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Much has been said that an ND filter could gradually reduce this "jello" and the propellers dark corners effects and also could improve video quality by lowering the camera's auto exposure, creating a much more pleasing videos and photos.<br />
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In search of such a filter, for the new DJI Phantom 3 camera with no success up to the date of the writing of this article, I decided to create my own simple DIY (Do It Yourself) ND filter version. After taking a closer look at it's camera design I noticed that this could be a simple and easy thing to make.<br />
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DJI probably, in a near future, would offer us the same attachment has the clear glass (that comes with the Phantom 3) but with Polarizer and maybe some different ND filters options to attach to the camera, but at the moment, I could not find one that would fit in it without stressing the camera or the gimbal and at a reasonable price.<br />
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So let me present you my own, very simple and FREE solution for this, and if you, like me, could not find an ND filter and are in a desperate need of one and do not want to pay a lot of money for it, so this is for you!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17164216894" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5333/17164216894_82e2264166.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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This is what you will need to complete this simple DIY:<br />
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- Scissors<br />
- A Marking Pen<br />
- Small Coin<br />
- Sample pack of Rosco Cinegel, Rosco e-color gel or Lee filter gel<br />
- Small plastic bag<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17599168490" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7777/17599168490_a0fc5fc5ed.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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So let's start by gently unscrewing the lens protective cover. <br />
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Just has a precaution, I let the gimbal with the transparent plastic cover protection just in case... also it's easier to remove it and attach it later.<br />
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Some maybe get a little too tight up but they are not difficult to unscrew and eventually will come out, the first time you try to unscrew it will be a little stiff due to the inner rubber pressure you just need to apply a little twist two finger force but not much.<br />
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Secure the camera facing right and with your left hand holding the camera body, twist anti-clockwise
while the phantom 3 is standing in it's feet, and unscrew the cover
downwards (anti-clockwise). Apply some gentle 2 finger force (thumb and index fingers) in simple small movements anti-clockwise to
release it, is that simple.<br />
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Mine was also a little stuck at the beginning, because of the round rubber pressure,
but then it came loose. There is nothing there to broken except you need to be
careful with the gimbal, preferably use the plastic guard while trying
to unscrew it.<br />
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After the first time you unscrew it will be much easier and eventually will come out more easily.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17783972292" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8850/17783972292_c51a346ea8.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Here is the lens unscrew... who knows maybe in a near future we will see some third-party attachments with ND and polarizer filters on them. But for now just a few on the market and quite expensive.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17600435419" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5337/17600435419_3b7088233b.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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When you got it unscrewed there is a sensitive plastic round rubber that protects the interior of the cover as well as give some extra protection to the mount.<br />
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Remove it carefully.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17599152010" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8839/17599152010_51bcf630c0.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Now choose a coin that fits inside the cover, this will be used has measure to draw the lines for the filter. I found this easier to cut than having to measure it all around... but you can do has you please.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17760386536" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5453/17760386536_65c503dee8.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Has you can see my coin just barely touches the edge of the cover.<br />
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When I cut the filter round I also needed to trim it so it can fit nicely inside the cover, try to get no bends on the gel while inside the dome or it could ruin the all purpose of this and create some weird bounce lighting effects.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17760374566" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8807/17760374566_8822018859.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Now grab the sample pack of Rosco or Lee filters choose the ND filters you want to cut and use the coin to draw a circle to cut it out.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17599123960" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7749/17599123960_a77537d6ca.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Here are the cuts I did on this Rosco Cinegel Sample Pack.<br />
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I've cut 1/2 a Stop, 1 Stop, 2 Stops and 3 Stops just in case.<br />
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This way if I need more stops I can attached them together.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17598843208" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5441/17598843208_4be63c19bd.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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After cutting and aligning with no gel bending it looks like this. <br />
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Does not need to be a precise full circle has the lens, when this cover is completely attached, will barely see the edges of the filter, but cut it has close to the edges has possible and leave no bubbles or bends for a much better look and performance.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17781937492" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7704/17781937492_b12c2c208c.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Here is the final look after I put it inside the adapter.<br />
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Has you can see, even if the cut is not too precise, it will fit nicely and look awesome too.<br />
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NOW is the time to test it, under a bright light, for reflection, bubbles or bending. It has to lay down flat so It will not cause any performance issues when screwed to the lens. <br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17781932952" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5340/17781932952_462e3110d6.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Next, do not forget to gently put the rubber in to seal it off.<br />
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Again look for any light imperfections and correct them, if needed by cutting a little bit more the filter.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17164292743" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7692/17164292743_f07708f8cb.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Close it, perfect.<br />
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Just AWESOME!!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17162151544" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7725/17162151544_5d547d8807.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Here is the final look of it when screwed in the lens.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17781918732" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7798/17781918732_4b626f4581.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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I also did cut a couple more from other FREE sample gels packs I had.<br />
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Just in case I needed to replace or maybe damaged one when exchanging them in the field. <br />
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Since I already got them for my small flashes why not use them now for the DJI Phantom 3 ;)<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17598363339" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7684/17598363339_fdf95cbf58.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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I also noticed that each pack has a different color temperature so bear that in mind when you start to cut yours.<br />
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One's are cooler than others so this will get you different results on photos and movies, although you can always correct them in post, for sure it will be a lot easier than the "jello" effect or the dark propellers on the corners of your videos.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17598358579" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="500" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7769/17598358579_1d81dd2d2d.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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I even put mine on a small little bag (see the different tones each one produce? take that in attention before cutting them).<br />
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Test them on a white surface before you cut and mount them. <br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17598354409" title="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 DIY ND filters" height="375" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5457/17598354409_f77f36fc7e.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Finally I had, lying around, a glasses cloth so I can clean them on the road and it also serves a purpose to not let them touch each other avoiding any scratches.<br />
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Hope you enjoyed this simple trick for creating an ND filter for your recently purchased DJI Phantom 3 Vision.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17789564931" title="DJI Phantom 3 Professional Aerial View by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 Professional Aerial View" height="375" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8748/17789564931_bcf3c1de1c.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Here is a sample shot with the 2 Stop ND filter on it.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/17762839656" title="DJI Phantom 3 Professional Panorama by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DJI Phantom 3 Professional Panorama" height="100" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5447/17762839656_d1546f0c9a.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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And a Panorama I took.<br />
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As you notice the photos came out a little bluish, nothing I could not correct in post, but this was due to the ND filter I used, it was more towards the cooler tones, so take that in mind when choosing yours.<br />
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Now, DJI only needs to make a mass production for these screw in adapters with ND and Polarizer filters without having to increase the weight on the Phantom 3 and... charges us a lot of money for them ;)<br />
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Hope you have some great flights and enjoy this DIY tip. I'm pretty sure this would help, for now, on getting the ND's you so much needed ;)<br />
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Fell free to give me some comments or your ideas and share this at will.<br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">P.S. - DJI please send me the protective plastic cover for my lens. I miss this a lot!!!</span></i> <br />
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<br /><span><a name='more'></a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-12748367898373736852015-02-03T23:26:00.002+00:002015-02-04T00:51:02.076+00:00DIY: Umbrella Softbox Reinforcement<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello 2015!! Hope you all have a wonderful year with lot's of assignments and great stuff to photograph.<br />
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It's been quite a while that I did not post anything here on the blog, time flies and so do things. The world spins so quickly these days that you almost do not have time to spare on something else than shooting and family. For me traveling been an easy and wild ride that most of the time I don't have a moment to spare with the blog and unfortunately started to be left behind<br />
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Well, enough of this and the post I bring you today is an easy one and I been planning on writing on this for quite sometime, that the time has come ;)<br />
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More and more I've been traveling for assignments and getting myself with the same dilemma: Travel=Lightweight. <br />
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This means less things to bring onto a shoot and travel lighter either by having a small camera and lenses or having to choose lighter lighting gear and all portable. So I decided to give it a go to my Umbrella Softboxes I had in the closet, first because they are easy to travel with and also very quick to assemble on location, you just pop them open like an umbrella and there you have it a self contained softbox.<br />
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My last acquisition was the <a href="http://www.phottix.com/index.php/en/softboxes/phottix-easy-up-umbrella-softbox-with-grid-90x90cm-35x35inch.html" target="_blank">Phottix 90x90cm</a> with grid, man this thing is BIG (not bulky), very portable and not very expensive. Excellent for on location shooting and travel! Not a BIG MAMMA but BIG and good for portraits and small group shots.<br />
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The thing is, I had already noticed that the interior of this type of boxes were not well attached together and can sometimes cause it to have disruption at the metal parts, either by letting her fall on the floor by wind blowing, by mistake or simply by opening it up and closing it to many times. <br />
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The 4 tissue attachments that came in are not suffice to make this thing steady (I also noticed the same thing on some other different sizes Umbrella Softboxes from this same brand).<br />
Well they hold it together great but if you make some heavy duty work with it then this DIY solution maybe something that you would like to consider done to yours.<br />
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It's simply adding some inexpensive Nylon Cable Ties to join the 2 metal pieces together. This way you will have a stronger softbox, just by doing this DIY (Do It Yourself) on all metal bars that hold the softbox together.<br />
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Let's see how: <br />
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First what will you need to make this DIY happen:<br />
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- Wire Cutter<br />
- 24x White Nylon Cable Ties (200mm) 0,50€ a pack of 50<br />
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You can choose whatever color you want on the Cable Ties, I preferred the white ones so it can be neutral, since the background of the box is silver and because visually it pops less to your eyes ;)<br />
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Here is one of the 4 tissues that attach the metal bars together on each side of the softbox.<br />
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Here you have one of the Nylon Cable Ties firmly securing the metal bars together next to the tissue one. <br />
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Grab the 2 bars together, here you have to take some attention for not letting the bars cross before you zip in the Nylon Cable Tie, otherwise you will end up with a distorted bar..<br />
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Zip in the Nylon Cable Tie and move on to the next. I zipped in 6 Nylon Cable Ties on each metal bar.<br />
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Here is the distance I've done of each Nylon Cable Tie near the top center shaft.<br />
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I did not push the zip too much on the closest to the center so it will not bend the metal bars. Tight it a little but not too much.<br />
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Here is another image of the distance between the first two Nylon Cable Ties.<br />
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Cut the long edge of the Nylon Cable Tie and you are ready to go.<br />
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Here is the final image of my box.<br />
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The Red circles are the Nylon Cable Ties I had and the Green ones are the tissued ones that came already in the box.<br />
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I used 6 Nylon Cable Ties on each of the 4 metal parts of the box. I think 6 will suffice but you are able to attach more if you want to. <br />
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By making this simple DIY you are making the 4 metal parts more rigid and durable since now they are secured to each other instead of floating around. <br />
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Hope this would help you on getting a more steady Umbrella Softbox so it could last a little longer.<br />
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Until next post... stay safe and THANK YOU for the support!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-60343070463898313352014-06-15T22:30:00.001+01:002014-06-24T17:41:42.026+01:00DIY: Spring your batteries on Olympus OMD-EM5 Battery Grip Holder HLD-6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Received a call today from Olympus European Service Center that is located in Coimbra, Portugal and they have informed me, that after reading my DIY, that in fact there may be some kind of random grips out there that may miss the spring but they assure me that the Olympus Battery Grip Holder HLD-6 have in deed the spring at the bottom.</div>
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They asked me to return my Battery Grip Holder HLD-6 so they could apply the missing spring at no charge.</div>
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Once again KUDOS for Olympus on fast solving this issue and their excellent Service Center Support, just wish Canon was like this when I had several problems with cameras and lenses while on Platinum CPS.</div>
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If your Olympus Battery Grip Holder HLD-6 is missing the spring call it in so they can add it... meanwhile use the DIY as a rescue option.</div>
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It's been quite a while since I posted anything here on the blog... the lack of time has made me left out writing and DIY postings on the blog as well as some bumps here and there.</div>
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Anyway, today's post it's about something that have been annoying me for quite some time on my Olympus OMD-EM5 battery holder the HLD-6.</div>
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I do not know if this also happens to you or is a random case, I've never have report it to Olympus, that's a fact, but that's is very annoying it is.</div>
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Let me explain this... When I got the grip my batteries came out quite easily. I have some from Olympus and some from a "white" brand since they are much less expensive and can take the same charge as the branded ones also the chargers have a travel plug that easier to put in the bag than to have to carry the cable around.</div>
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After some travels and bumps the grip got some kind of a malfunctioning problem while sometimes it will work and others simply won't responded even after removing the batteries and putting them back on. So I send it to service and while still on guarantee Olympus service center (that is in Coimbra, Portugal) was kind enough to replace the bad parts and the service was so good that I recommend it greatly to anyone using their services. UPS will pick up and will deliver with a great service.</div>
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Things started to be a bit more difficult to remove the battery just when I got it back from the service center. It looks like the bottom metal plate is nor a little curved or not well positioned and the batteries are less easily removed. </div>
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I now have to use a small knife to remove them because of how tight they are and has you can imagine this is a little bit difficult to do when on assignment.<br />
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So I decided to have a small paper clip with me and use it to remove the
batteries, but sometimes even with the paper clip to help this can take
sometime and when you and to be fast to remove the grip battery it can
take forever and when in a dim light situation you can sometimes go
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In order to fix this I decided to look why was this happening since when
I bought the OMD-EM5 I never remembered this has ever happened and the
battery after pressing the release button it will pop out so easily. <br />
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Here is the answer... the OMD-EM5 have a small spring inside near the
battery connectors that makes the battery pop out when you press the
orange release button.<br />
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Hey!! no spring on the battery grip HLD-6, very strange has it seems to have some kind of attachment inside where a spring should fit easily. Could it be mine or Olympus simply forgot to put the spring inside the HLD-6?
Fear Not Not I will teach you how easy is to make a replacement one for your HLD-6.<br />
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<i>Here are some things you will need: </i><br />
- Scissors<br />
- Some gaff tape<br />
- Broken radio or a small spring<br />
- Long tweezers<br />
- Small spanner (to make a small hoke on the gaff tape)<br />
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So let's start.
Remove the spring form the radio or other accessory you have at hand
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Here is the spring out of the radio.
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Here is the size in cm so you can have an idea of how small it is.<br />
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Now cut a small square of a gaff tape, more or less like so. This you have to take in attention has the room inside the battery holder HLD-6 has not a lot of parts where you can glue this to... so take that in attention but this was the size I cut mine.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/14243754628" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Olympus OMD-EM5 Battery Grip Holder HLD-6P spring by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Olympus OMD-EM5 Battery Grip Holder HLD-6P spring" height="375" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2913/14243754628_b88b4d458e.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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With a small spanner I made a very small hole so that the spring can roll inside of it. Do not make a very big hole or the spring will not hold.<br />
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With the help of the tweezers I put the spring inside the hole and twist it a little bit so it won't come out so easily.<br />
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This is how much I have roll it in the back of the gaff tape.<br />
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Then with the help of the long tweezers I carefully glued it inside the bottom of the battery holder HLD-6. Use the tweezers to press the gaff tape to the bottom of the grip holder.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/14427006891" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Olympus OMD-EM5 Battery Grip Holder HLD-6P spring by Rui M. Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Olympus OMD-EM5 Battery Grip Holder HLD-6P spring" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3850/14427006891_dff21a6627.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Now when you press the orange release button...<br />
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The battery will pop out has it does on the OMD-EM5.<br />
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<b>Some things you have to take in consideration when making this DIY. </b><br />
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The spring eventually will be loosen has the gaff tape will not hold the rest of the battery grip holder life. This is because the glue with the heat may come out and the spring will get loosen but until it does I'm pretty sure it will take a couple of months.<br />
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When popping the battery out always double check to see if the spring is still there and in the correct position before you put another battery in, this will help you on not having problems when that gaff tape start to loose it's magic ;)<br />
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Hope you enjoy this and I will tag Olympus on this post maybe they will have a permanent replacement, in the future, for this DIY fix.<br />
I'm pretty confident that this will be very easy to fix at factory level since there is some kind of attachment already inside the grip but for unknown reason they are not using it and I do not see how a small spring could affect the price increase of the future grips.<br />
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Let's hope Olympus will service this and give us a small spring for our grips.<br />
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Thank you for following and hope you have enjoyed and if you make one just let me know how it went.<br />
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Stay safe,<br />
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Let me just start from the beginning...<br />
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I sold my 70-200 L IS USM II lens has it was used and needed a replacement, also was hopping on getting the "newer one" with the newer lens cap and a new serial number. In fact that was never an issue but my lens get so much use than from now and then it is better to sell them and buy new ones than to send them back to repair.<br />
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That was the case for this lens. It had a lot of mileage so it went in for Canon CPS Portugal to get a clean and was sold.<br />
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I ordered a new one and for my surprise it did not arrived with the new lens cap although the serial number was a newer one.<br />
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I took it for an assignment and start to noticed that between the zoom range 90mm-110mm it produced some kind of a strange flare, well not a flare but more of an Halo. First I thought it could be something related to the front filter but since that is also a Canon Protect I thought it was a little odd and decided to test it without the filter on a new assignment.<br />
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That's what I did and for my surprise it produced the same Halo thing all over again :(<br />
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Tested with a friend's 70-200 L IS USM older model and none of his happened.<br />
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I started to scratch my head and ask for a replacement on the shop I bought it, they replace it in no time. The new one arrived with a different and newer serial number and this time with the new pinch lens cap.<br />
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So I guess this one should be in great conditions and since it had the new lens cap then I thought it would be a newer model, unfortunately it came with dust already deep inside the front lens, contacted the seller that informed me that this is somehow normal has it would be impossible to keep a little speck of dust out of while on manufacturing the lens (for me this has to do with lower quality control on manufacturing) and I never thought of buying a lens that came already with free dust inside.<br />
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Anyway, after a couple of tests the lens came with the same problem and this one with even worst than my previous one. When you point it to a bright backlight light situation it creates this horrible flares either on the left/right/up/down side of the lens and always at the same mm, that's between 90mm and 110mm and when zooming slowly at those positions the effect of that reflection ruins completely the photo.<br />
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I decided to investigate the problem, has I never had such a problem on my previous six 70-200 lens I had in the past neither I've heard anyone complaining of something of this kind, either photo or video.<br />
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So this what I did to test the lens out with Lens Hood on it.<br />
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Then check if you got the results I show in the images below.<br />
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It's very subtle the effect on the right and left side. This is because the lens that I have at the moment is not too evident on the halo effect, but on previous one's I had this was a quick way to detect it and has you can see it's still there. It is normal that the lens creates the Flare effect but not this halo thing.<br />
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So I decided to investigate and tried to find out why this halo reflection occurs and I got to the conclusion that has to do with a inner black part that is reflecting back the light. This part should be completely black to avoid any kind of reflection but instead is a dark grey that when light hits it it creates that halo reflection with the lines.<br />
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Let me show you what I'm talking about...<br />
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Is this piece inside the lens, just look how bright it is under the lamp light.<br />
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As you can see I got a lamp above the lens and that inner piece is reflecting back the light as showed in the red arrows.<br />
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If you take a closer look it's reflecting all the light that enters the lens and that will reflect back and back in again while zooming the lens between 90mm and 110mm that's when the blades cross.<br />
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Let me show you some good example of the fantastic photo you can grab with this NORMAL Canon effect. I call this NORMAL has Canon replied me that this is a NORMAL thing this lens produces.<br />
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Enjoy the photos with this new effect...<br />
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The videos below (with no audio due to copyright issues) were recorded while on assignment for a client with full front stage access with 70-200 f.2.8 L IS USM II with it's lens hood on it (as I never use any of my lens without the lens hood) with a 5D MarkIII, that allow me to capture on movie the problem I'm having with this lens that Canon refuses to acknowledge the problem.<br />
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One example of the halo problem caught on video that occurs every time you have a back light situation. This would be either on the right side or left just depends on where the lens is pointing at and does nothing to do with normal and typical lens flare that could be produce in situations like this.<br />
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Here is another example of the halos produced by the lens when pointed at bright lighting situations where you cannot avoid and if you need to zoom in you will get horrible lens reflections.<br />
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And another example...<br />
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I have already replaced mine for 3 other with the same problem (all of them completely new).<br />
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Contacted Canon Germany and was informed this was not a malfunction it was a NORMAL procedure with this lens under this lighting condition as per information of Canon Inc. Tokyo. <br />
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Strange I have never had this before on many of my older 70-200 only with the new ones that were recently manufactured with the new pinch lens cap, so I guess this could be somehow related to bad control quality issues due to rush sales and market demand for this lens.<br />
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Check if yours have this problem and report back.<br />
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This usually happens between 90mm and 110mm range in back light situations. This also mess with photos as they all come with this halo problem either on right or left and if you slowly zoom in and out will get critical ruining your photo and maybe even make you loose a couple of clients. <br />
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Here goes the serials of the ones I had so far with this exact same problem:<br />
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- 9420006293<br />
- 0330001231<br />
- 0120004900<br />
- 6150005393 (new v.2 lens from 2018 with same problem) <br />
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At the moment I'm using one with this problem has Canon refuses to acknowledge the problem and replacing it with a non defective one... Hey!!! but it looks like they no longer produce such a fine 70-200 L IS USM II lens... so we're screwed :(<br />
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Leave your comments and share this if you feel you've been cheated by Canon on such an expensive lens... also report the problem to Canon maybe they will address this in the future upgrade of this lens.<br />
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Hope this helps someone with the same problems!!<br />
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<b><i>Test yours ASAP and if you also find that your lens produces such thing please report it here with serial number so we can deal with Canon, the more reports the better so they could gives us a solution on this problem in such an expensive lens. </i></b><br />
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DIY Photography got some interest comments in it's <a href="http://www.diyphotography.net/possible-halo-effect-canon-70-200-f28-l-usm-ii" target="_blank">page</a>, have a look.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>--//-- Update 12-09-2013 --//--</b></span><br />
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I've tried today this same setup with my older 70-200 L IS USM II, serial 119011, that I had sold to a friend and was bought on the same supplier as the ones that are coming with this problem but it did not produce this kind of problem.<br />
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Sent also today a personal email to <span class="gI">Mike Owen (Canon UK), Guido Krebs (Canon Germany) and Jose Antas (Canon Portugal) talking about this all mess and will report back when I got some more answers about this. </span><br />
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<span class="gI">Reported this to several lens rental houses in the UK, USA, Australia, Germany and France, some have replied saying that none of their costumers report this on the 70-200 L IS USM II that were rented. </span><br />
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<span class="gI">Meanwhile test yours to see if you also got any of this problems and report them here.</span><br />
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We are much strong if we are all together!!</span><br />
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</span> <span class="gI">--//-- --//--</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>--//-- Update 25-09-2013 --//--</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Got email from Canon Portugal with a great answer to this problem. And unfortunately so far nothing new... checkt it out.</span><br />
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<span lang="PT" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Estimado Sr. Rui Leal,</span></div>
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<span lang="PT" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Agradecemos o seu contacto e a questão colocada aos nossos serviços relativos à sua nova EF 70-200 2.8L IS U II.</span></div>
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<span lang="PT" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lamentamos que a sua nova objetiva não esteja a corresponder às suas expectativas.</span></div>
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<span lang="PT" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Informamos que após análise técnica ao modelo em questão, não foi detetado nenhum defeito de fabrico no mesmo. A situação reportada não se trata de um defeito do produto, mas sim de uma limitação, que eventualmente poderá ocorrer em situações raras e apenas na conjugação de vários fatores.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Com os melhores cumprimentos,</span></div>
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<u><i><span style="font-size: small;">Translation:</span></i></u><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Dear Mr.</span> <span class="hps">Rui</span> <span class="hps">Leal</span>,<br />
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<span class="hps">Thank you for your</span> <span class="hps">question</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">contact</span> <span class="hps">to our services</span> <span class="hps">related to</span> your<span class="hps"> new</span> <span class="hps">EF</span> <span class="hps">70-200</span> <span class="hps">2.8L</span> <span class="hps">IS</span> <span class="hps">U II</span><span class="hps"></span>.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Sorry</span> <span class="hps">that your new</span> <span class="hps">objective</span> <span class="hps">is not</span> <span class="hps">meeting your</span> <span class="hps">expectations</span>.<br />
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<span class="hps">Please be advised that</span> <span class="hps">after</span> <span class="hps">technical analysis</span> <span class="hps">to the model</span> <span class="hps">in question</span>, <span class="hps">was not</span> <span class="hps">detected</span> <span class="hps">any manufacture defect</span><span class="hps"></span>. <span class="hps">The situation</span> <span class="hps">reported</span> <span class="hps">it is not</span> <span class="hps">a product defect</span>, <span class="hps">but rather</span> <span class="hps">a limitation which</span> <span class="hps">may possibly</span> <span class="hps">occur in</span> <span class="hps">rare instances</span> <span class="hps">and only on the</span> <span class="hps">combination of several</span> <span class="hps">factors</span>.<br />
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<span class="hps">Grateful for</span><span class="hps"> your</span> <span class="hps">best attention</span>.<br />
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<span class="hps">Yours faithfully</span>,</span> </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Leave to your attention to comment a spread the word around on this very serious lens problem that Canon keeps ignoring. Thanks</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="gI">--//-- --//--</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>--//-- Update 30-10-2013 --//--</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">No more news from Canon about this problem. They keep insisting it's a normal procedure of the lens and that it should work like this.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: small;">Apparently this only affects the full frame sensors has they cover a larger area of the lens. Never happened to me before on my previous versions of this lens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">So the best and only way that Canon have is to say that this is a normal thing so they don't have to recall all their defective lens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Shame on Canon support and German CPS service center.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>Canon, Thank God this is a normal lens feature ;)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="gI">--//-- --//--</span> </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>--//-- Last Update 04-2018 --//--</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Got a new 70-200 f2.8 L IS USM II serial </span><span style="font-size: small;">6150005393 it has the same problem after all these years they still did not bother to silently fix this. It's a shame for such an expensive lens!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="gI">--//-- --//--</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>--//-- Last Update 06-2019 --//--</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Got the new 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM III serial </span><span style="font-size: small;">761000601 and apparently this lens did not only got the new white color (that apparently does not look as white as people have named it, well at least my version), noticed some improvements on the IS stabilisation system (not much but is sound more smooth and lens noisier and now when you shake the lens you can see it stabilising well it's not much and can't be measured in stops but something has changed and they did not tell us about), noticed the lens is sharper at the corners just like the new 24-70 USM II and finally the new lens coat that I believe this is what makes the difference after all. Tested it under heavy controlled light environment and even pointed a flashlight to it, like I did on previous models, and now you got this nice flare as it was supposed to. THANK YOU Canon finally after all these years you got it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Do not know if this would be something to upgrade your old 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM II but for me this was definitely the best thing that happened in a long time and only for this, for me personally, it's a well deserved update for sure.</span><br />
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Having this e-book is almost like being there at Andy’s class, because
the exercises that he takes his class participants through have been
distilled here.<br />
<br />
Unlike a regular book, it’s designed to quickly get you up to speed with
basic photography principles, and provides a platform for you to
experiment and refine your techniques. This is not another e-book on
photography theory. Instead, Andy provides plenty of hand-holding using
easy-to-understand conversational language.<br />
Learn to take better pictures in 4 hours with this e-book!<br />
<br />
We
start off with a section of ‘Photography Exercises’ to familiarize you
with the basic techniques of photography, using a show-and-tell
approach. This breakthrough approach has been proven time and again to
be effective in getting beginners to start experimenting intelligently
with photography. Andy’s approach emphasizes deep understanding, and
strives to make photography simple.<br />
<br />
In the accompanying section called ‘Analyzing The Shot’ Andy takes
you through his thought process with the photographs that he has taken,
describing how he arrived at the combination of settings used for each
shot, and further advice on how you can apply these techniques to your
own photographs.<br />
<br />
Lastly, great care has been taken to design an e-book that is easy to
use, elegantly crafted and most importantly effective in teaching you
photography. This e-book is horizontally laid-out, which maximizes your
screen area for reading (instead of the portrait orientation that many
e-books use). Paragraphs are narrower for easier reading, and
diagrams/photos are used throughout to illustrate each point.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.simpleslr.info/SimpleSLR_EBOOK_SampleChapters.pdf" target="_blank">Preview this e-book</a> by checking out a few sample pages. This will give you a good idea what to expect when you purchase it.<br />
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This series of guides aims to help photographers master a key aspect
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Available light does not always mean natural light, because available
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<b>SimpleSLR Portrait Lighting</b> is the anchor guide that
will help you create portraits at the speed of light. I will show you
simple lighting techniques that create powerful results, which can be
put together very quickly using the most basic equipment. This is the
first guide you should purchase as it contains foundation skills for
using speedlights effectively.<br />
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<b>Portrait Recipes Vol.1</b><br />
<i>Indoor Portrait Photography</i><b> </b><br />
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In VOLUME 1 of the 3-volume companion guides <b>Portrait Recipes</b> (available individually or as a bundle), various portrait scenarios in indoor portrait photography are illustrated, and <b>8 different detailed lighting setups are revealed.</b><br />
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Detailed diagrams showing placement of lights (be it speedlights or
available light) accompany each scenario, with EXIF settings shown, and
my thought process described.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Portrait Photography Lighting Tips</span></h1>
These are the 8 scenarios in this volume of Portrait Recipes. Each
scenario comes with its own set of challenges, and I will reveal
portrait photography lighting techniques that include:<br />
<ul>
<li>how to solve indoor portrait photography lighting challenges on a case-by-case basis</li>
<li>change the look of the portrait easily without tedious post-production</li>
<li>how a speedlight-lit portrait compares to one that was shot entirely with available light</li>
<li>quick guerrilla-style lighting techniques that deliver results with a basic set of equipment</li>
<li>portrait photography with speedlights</li>
</ul>
With these tips, you can create natural looking photography with
flash, and confidently tackle any lighting situation during your next
portrait or wedding shoot!<br />
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<b>Portrait Recipes Vol.2</b><br />
<i>More Indoor Portrait Photography</i><b> </b><br />
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In VOLUME 2 of the 3-volume companion guides <b>Portrait Recipes</b> (available individually or as a bundle), various portrait scenarios in indoor portrait photography are illustrated, and <b>8 different detailed lighting setups are revealed.</b><br />
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Detailed diagrams showing placement of lights (be it speedlights or
available light) accompany each scenario, with EXIF settings shown, and
my thought process described.<br />
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These are the 8 scenarios in this volume of Portrait Recipes. Each
scenario comes with its own set of challenges, and I will reveal
lighting techniques for portrait photography that include:<br />
<ul>
<li>how to solve indoor portrait photography lighting challenges on a case-by-case basis</li>
<li>change the look of the portrait easily without tedious post-production</li>
<li>how a speedlight-lit portrait compares to one that was shot entirely with available light</li>
<li>quick guerrilla-style lighting techniques that deliver results with a basic set of equipment</li>
<li>portrait photography with speedlights</li>
</ul>
With these tips, you can create natural looking photography with
flash, and confidently tackle any lighting situation during your next
portrait or wedding shoot!<br />
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<b>Portrait Recipes Vol.3</b><br />
<i>Outdoor Portrait Photography</i><br />
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Detailed diagrams showing placement of lights (be it speedlights or
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<h1>
<span style="font-size: small;">Portrait Photography Lighting Tips</span></h1>
These are the 8 scenarios in this volume of Portrait Recipes. Each
scenario comes with its own set of challenges, and I will reveal
lighting techniques for portrait photography that include:<br />
<ul>
<li>how to solve outdoor portrait photography lighting challenges on a case-by-case basis</li>
<li>change the look of the portrait easily without tedious post-production</li>
<li>how a speedlight-lit portrait compares to one that was shot entirely with available light</li>
<li>quick guerrilla-style lighting techniques that deliver results with a basic set of equipment</li>
<li>portrait photography with speedlights</li>
</ul>
With these tips, you can create natural looking photography with
flash, and confidently tackle any lighting situation during your next
portrait or wedding shoot!<br />
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<b>Hands-On Photography Guide</b><br />
<i>Learn to Take Better Pictures in 4 Hours</i><br />
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This is the electronic version of Andy Lim’s <a href="http://www.simpleslr.com/" target="simpleslr">SimpleSLR PhotoClass</a>.
Having this e-book is almost like being there at Andy’s class, because
the exercises that he takes his class participants through have been
distilled here.<br />
<br />
Unlike a regular book, it’s designed to quickly get you up to speed with
basic photography principles, and provides a platform for you to
experiment and refine your techniques. This is not another e-book on
photography theory. Instead, Andy provides plenty of hand-holding using
easy-to-understand conversational language.<br />
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Learn to take better pictures in 4 hours with this e-book!<br />
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We start off with a section of ‘Photography Exercises’ to familiarize
you with the basic techniques of photography, using a show-and-tell
approach. This breakthrough approach has been proven time and again to
be effective in getting beginners to start experimenting intelligently
with photography. Andy’s approach emphasizes deep understanding, and
strives to make photography simple.<br />
<br />
In the accompanying section called ‘Analyzing The Shot’ Andy takes
you through his thought process with the photographs that he has taken,
describing how he arrived at the combination of settings used for each
shot, and further advice on how you can apply these techniques to your
own photographs.<br />
<br />
Lastly, great care has been taken to design an e-book that is easy to
use, elegantly crafted and most importantly effective in teaching you
photography. This e-book is horizontally laid-out, which maximizes your
screen area for reading (instead of the portrait orientation that many
e-books use). Paragraphs are narrower for easier reading, and
diagrams/photos are used throughout to illustrate each point.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.simpleslr.info/SimpleSLR_EBOOK_SampleChapters.pdf" target="_blank">Preview this e-book</a> by checking out a few sample pages. This will give you a good idea what to expect when you purchase it.<br />
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Nowadays with so much gear floating around and also with lot's of other eye of the beholder peaking around the corner the streets are now less safer than before and when carrying your gear you MUST HAVE an insurance to cover it at.<br />
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Your Precious!!!<br />
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They are never safe even if insured, and when you lost them and get stolen you rush to foruns and friends databases to try and keep track to them.<br />
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It's always a pain and in most cases you will never get them back, even after spending several hours reporting them to the police and insurance company.<br />
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I know that most of the online databases where you could mostly try to find your gear by serial number (Flickr or Google) aren't our best friends but then came <a href="https://www.lenstag.com/" target="_blank">Lenstag</a>.<br />
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Well you can say puff!! it's an online free service and no one would care about this.<br />
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Well let me explain you something!!<br />
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<a href="https://www.lenstag.com/" target="_blank">Lenstag</a> was created by Google engineer <a href="https://plus.google.com/105828064874423799969/posts" target="_blank">Trevor Sehrer</a> and is an online equipment registry that makes it easier to report and track stolen cameras and lenses.<br />
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Let’s take a look at how the service works. It starts with a simple one
step sign in/up form. Enter your email and password, and you’ll soon
find yourself looking at a main registry in which you can list out all
the gear you own. <br />
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After you sign in to your account you will your account. At this moment you will not have much there except a link to Share your gear list with your friends, that is very useful and you can customize as you please in the settings area. <br />
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Let's Start to add gear. You can register any gear you would like but some are already in there, for the most used gear anyway. As you start to type a list will show you the options, but if your gear is not in the list you can add it manually. <br />
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The same for your lenses and other accessories. <br />
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Here is a list of some gear I set and are now ready to be verified by ticking the blue icon or removed by clicking on the red trash icon. <br />
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<br />
After you have registered all your gear online, it's time to verify if it's really yours. <br />
<br />
This may be the part where you will back away just because it will take you a little longer to have all your gear photographed.<br />
<br />
Don't get yourself carried away by this step, this will really make a proof the gear is yours and is a great safety precaution to have it registered. Not like on Canon CPS or Nikon NPS where you can have all your old lens and cameras even the ones you have already sold so that you can have that Platinum membership.<br />
<br />
Don't be LAZY go and take pictures of all your registered gear and make this happen ASAP!!!<br />
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<br />
If you have sold some gear or want to transfer it to someone else this is also possible, just follow the steps. <br />
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Then if you have some stolen gear that was already registered you can report it stolen, just that simple. <br />
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<br />
This is the message that will pop up after you report it stolen. Once this report is filed, your gear will be marked as stolen in the <a href="https://www.lenstag.com/" target="_blank">Lenstag</a> system.<br />
<br />
For example, a photographer buying a lens on Craigslist will now have
an easy database to query for figuring out whether they’re buying
stolen wares. Police departments and pawn shops can also use the Lenstag
registry for easy lookups.<br />
<br />
In addition to providing the information through a <a href="https://www.lenstag.com/" target="_blank">Lenstag</a> search,
the site attempts to make the stolen gear report show up in Internet
searches. Each stolen piece of gear has its own public web page that
lists it as a stolen item.<br />
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And you can also check the online gear that was already reported stolen. This way you can buy your 2nd hand gear on ebay or somewhere else with "some" safety. I say "some" has this will not contemplate for the moment all the stolen gear that are out there but it's a good starting point.<br />
<br />
This page is indexed by search engines such as Google. What this means
is that you won’t need to do any special searches on the <a href="https://www.lenstag.com/" target="_blank">Lenstag website</a>
— a simple search on Google for a serial number and a keyword (e.g.
“stolen,” “lenstag”) will do.<br />
<br />
Larger businesses have already begun partnering with <a href="https://www.lenstag.com/" target="_blank">Lenstag</a> in order to
keep a handle on their gear. These include two large equipment rental
companies, <a href="http://lensrentals.com/">LensRentals</a> and <a href="http://borrowlenses.com/">BorrowLenses</a>, who are now utilizing the system to reduce theft and speed up equipment recovery.<br />
<br />
There is another place where you can look for stolen cameras and we talked about that in this Lighting Mods article "<a href="http://lightingmods.blogspot.pt/2011/04/stolen-camera-finder-helps-you-find.html" target="_blank">Stolen Camera Finder, helps you find your camera</a>".<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-34327962520437754862013-06-19T16:27:00.000+01:002013-06-19T16:29:36.397+01:003 Basic Lighting Setups for Great PhotosSo, you have some great photography lighting equipment but you
aren’t sure how to best use it. Or, you’re still looking for<a href="http://www.thelashop.com/photography-lighting/" target="_blank"> photography lighting equipment</a>, but you don’t know what you need for
what you’ll be doing. Don’t sweat it! In this article, we’ll be
looking 3 basic lighting setups for great photos that you can use
to help you get the best pictures that you can snap.<br />
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<br />
1. Paramount lighting. Paramount lighting is a style of lighting
setup that is used with females due to the high cheekbones and
good skin tones that are focused on – it makes men look hollow.
The main light is high and directly in front of the subject’s
face, the filler light is under the main light, and the overhead
light opposite the main light should only hit the hair, not the
forehead or face. This creates a very “highlighted” look and can
make some amazing portraits. <br />
<br />
2. Rembrandt Lighting. The Rembrandt Lighting setup makes a small
highlight on the shadowed cheek of the person you’re
photographing. The main light is down and to the side of the
subject. The overhead lights are closer to the subject, and the
background light should be put overhead. This creates highlights
on the cheeks that make the eyes and cheekbones stand out on the
subject – it’s more commonly used in males, but females are also
featured.<br />
<br />
3. Profile Lighting. Profile lighting provides a very stunning
look that focuses on the features of the subject’s face. As
suggested by the name, the subject’s face will be turned 90
degrees from the camera. It makes the features on the subject’s
face look more elegant. The main light is placed behind the
subject so that it makes the face “pop” out in the image. The hair
and neck will also stand out, which means you need to be careful
how the main light is positioned. The background light is
positioned to the side of the subject, depending on how they are
sitting and what way their head is tilted. <br />
<br />
So what sort of setup will you use? What are you looking for in
your studio that will make it different than other photography
studios? How will you setup your room so that you can get the best
portraits and pictures with your lighting setup? Most setups call
for anywhere from 3 to 5 lights, so consider that when you’re
setting up your studio. <br />
<br />
Setups are quite simple to do without a lot of hassle and strain
on what you are already doing. They can be placed in different
areas of the room and not take up any space if you do it
correctly. There are a variety of photography lights out there to
choose from, and each of them have their own pros and cons when it
comes to whether you should use them or not. Do your research and
determine which lights you want to purchase and what sorts of
setups you are going to use. </div>
If you’re looking for a great place to buy photography lighting
equipment, consider <a href="http://www.thelashop.com/" target="_blank">TheLAShop</a>. They have
all of the photography lighting equipment that you will ever need,
and they will help you choose exactly what you need for your
studio or other purposes. Check out The LA Shop today. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-5197303050487935622013-05-09T22:19:00.001+01:002013-05-09T22:25:19.334+01:00eBook: The Beauty Collective<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-83271591991295310502013-04-30T04:36:00.000+01:002013-04-30T19:18:11.726+01:00Canon EOS 5D MarkIII Firmware update 1.2.1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Canon 5D Mark III firmware update v1.2.1 with uncompressed HDMI output and improved AF center point to f/8.0 is now available. <br />
<br />
<b>Changes
</b><br />
<br />
Firmware Version 1.2.1 incorporates the following functional improvements and fixes.
<br />
<br />
1. Uncompressed HDMI output is now enabled.
<br />
2.
Enables the center AF point to autofocus when the camera is used with
Canon EF lens/extender combinations whose combined maximum aperture is
f/8.
<br />
3. Improves the speed of the camera's acquisition of focus when using a Canon Speedlite's AF-assist beam.
<br />
4.
Fixes a phenomenon in which the LCD monitor may freeze and display Err
70 or Err 80 when a still photo is taken during Live View or in movie
shooting mode.
<br />
5. Fixes a phenomenon that may occur when the
continuous shooting priority setting is enabled for multiple exposures,
such that, after the sixth image is taken, there is a slight pause
before the remainder of the sequence is completed.
<br />
6. Fixes a phenomenon in which the viewfinder display shows incorrect information during AEB shooting.
<br />
7. Communication with the WFT-E7 Wireless File Transmitter has been improved.
<br />
8.
When images have been successfully transferred with the WFT-E7 Wireless
File Transmitter through the FTP protocol, an "O" will be displayed.
When images have not been successfully transferred with the WFT-E7
Wireless File Transmitter through the FTP protocol, an "X" will be
displayed.
<br />
9. Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera may not function properly when an Eye-Fi card is used.
<br />
10.
Fixes a phenomenon in which the focal length value listed in the Exif
information is not displayed correctly for images shot with the EF
24-70mm F4L IS USM lens.
<br />
11. Fixes a phenomenon in which the lens firmware cannot be updated properly.
<br />
12. Corrects errors in the Arabic language menu.
<br />
13. Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera changes the AF microadjustment value to -8.
<br />
14.
Fixes a phenomenon in which the on-screen guidance cannot be fully
displayed when setting the maximum limit value for the "Setting the ISO
Speed Range for Auto ISO" option.
<br />
<br />
* Items No.1 through 12 have been incorporated into firmware version 1.2.0.
<br />
* Items No.1 through 14 have been incorporated into firmware version 1.2.1.
<br />
<br />
Firmware Version 1.2.1 is for cameras with firmware version 1.2.0 or
earlier. If the camera's firmware is already version 1.2.1, it is not
necessary to update the firmware.<br />
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<b><br />Preparations for the Firmware Update:
</b><br />
<br />
Macintosh/Windows
<br />
After the downloaded compressed file (.dmg file) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.
<br />
<br />
*Extracting the downloaded file:
<br />
The downloaded folder is
automatically extracted, and a firmware folder is created. If the
download folder cannot be automatically extracted, double-click the
folder.
<br />
<br />
The extracted folder contains the firmware (file name: 5D300121.FIR /
file size: 17,933,996 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update
procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French,
Spanish, and Simplified Chinese).
<br />
<br />
Before starting the firmware update operations, please confirm the
contents of the download, and carefully read through the firmware update
procedures.
<br />
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Notes:
<br />
・ Once the EOS 5D Mark III camera is updated to version
1.2.1, it cannot be restored to a previous firmware version (Version
1.0.7 through 1.1.3).
<br />
<br />
・ It is recommended that the latest application software*1 be used,
once the EOS 5D Mark III is updated to the new firmware version 1.2.1
from older firmware (versions 1.0.7 through 1.1.3). Certain previous
versions of these applications do not support functions which are added
by the new firmware.
<br />
<br />
・ In order to use EOS Utility software with the updated EOS 5D Mark
III, the EOS Utility software must be updated to the latest version.
<br />
<br />
You can download the latest application software from Canon Web site.
<br />
*1: EOS Utility Version 2.12.11 or later (Supported OSes: Windows 7 / 7 SP1 / VistaSP2 / XP SP3, Mac OS X v10.6 / 10.7)
<br />
*1:
Digital Photo Professional Version 3.12.52 or later (Supported OSes:
Windows 7 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3, Mac OS X v10.6 / 10.7)
<br />
<br />
When cameras, or images taken with cameras, have been updated to the
new Firmware Version 1.2.1 (or 1.2.0), and are used with the old
version application software*2, the following phenomena will occur.
<br />
*2: EOS Utility
<br />
・
The "HDMI output" function, "HDMI output setting" or "HDMI output frame
rate setting" cannot be registered to My Menu of the camera.
<br />
・ The lens aberration compensation data cannot be registered to the camera.
<br />
*2: Digital Photo Professional
<br />
・
If the Lens Aberration Correction Window is chosen when working with a
RAW image taken with a camera running Firmware Version 1.2.1 or 1.2.0,
the adjustment window will automatically shut down and the adjustment
(correction) cannot be made.
<br />
<br />
・ Due to the differences in the camera firmware versions, the following phenomena will occur.*3
<br />
*3:
RAW images taken with a Firmware Version 1.2.1 (or 1.2.0) camera cannot
be processed on cameras with Firmware Version 1.1.3 or before.
<br />
*3:
When images taken with a camera running Firmware Version 1.2.1 (or
1.2.0), are read by a camera running Firmware Version 1.1.3 or older,
Direct print is not possible.
<br />
<br />
・ Accompanying the enhancements to the functions, the instruction
manual has also been revised. Users are asked to download both the
latest firmware and the instruction manual. You can download the latest
instruction manual from our Web site.
<br />
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<i>(The following is the history of past firmware updates.)
</i><br />
<br />
Q: Are the previous versions of firmware included in version 1.1.3?
<br />
A: Yes, the following improvements from the previous versions are included:
<br />
<br />
Changes in Version 1.1.3:
<br />
1. Supports the single focal length EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens that is to be released at the end of June, 2012.
<br />
2.
Fixes a phenomenon in which an image may become underexposed when
using the Auto Lighting Optimizer for continuous Auto Exposure
Bracketing (AEB) shooting.
<br />
3. Fixes a phenomenon in which the backlight of the LCD monitor may not turn off depending on the camera settings and timing.
<br />
4.
Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera's power may not turn on when a
super-telephoto lens*1) is mounted to the camera with an extender*2).
<br />
*1) EF 300mm F2.8L IS II USM / EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM
<br />
*2) Extender EF 1.4X III / Extender EF 2X III
<br />
5. Corrects mistakes in the Dutch, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, and Swedish menu screens.
<br />
<br />
Changes in Version 1.1.2:
<br />
1. Supports a new accessory, GPS receiver GP-E2.
<br />
2.
Fixes a phenomenon where a pink cast may develop over the image when
the shutter is completely pressed with the camera's power turned off (by
the auto power off setting).
<br />
3. Fixes a phenomenon where the camera operation stops after one shot when shooting in High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode.
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4.
Fixes a phenomenon where the Shooting Date/Time in the EXIF data of the
image shows a later time than the actual shooting time.
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5. Fixes the time zone for the Samoa Islands.
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6. Corrects errors in the Finnish menu screen.<br />
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Download it directly from Canon Service Centers <a href="http://www.canon-europe.com/Support/Consumer_Products/products/cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_5D_Mark_III.aspx?type=download&page=1" target="_blank">Europe</a>, <a href="http://support-au.canon.com.au/P/search?model=EOS%205D%20Mark%20III&filter=0&menu=download" target="_blank">Australia</a> and <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_5d_mark_iii#DriversAndSoftware" target="_blank">USA</a>.<br />
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Or alternate links for <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?a1ux32w89em7398" target="_blank">Mac</a> / <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?n3fsu87yl9ko46a" target="_blank">Win</a> install files.<br />
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Also check for some other new updates, <a href="http://support-au.canon.com.au/P/search?model=EOS%205D%20Mark%20III&filter=0&menu=download" target="_blank">here</a>, for some other Canon software such as DPP, EOS Utility, etc.<br />
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EnjoyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-5582647393373447962013-04-25T18:01:00.003+01:002013-04-25T18:12:10.289+01:00eBook: The Art of Baby Belly Photography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://zelbel.com/" target="_blank">Michael Zelbel</a> brings another great exciting eBook to his collection. This time combining beauty, pregnancy and awesome simple lighting setups for everyone.<br />
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With this eBook will provide you with everything you need know in order to become excellent at<br />
<h2>
portraying female beauty during pregnancy</h2>
<ul>
<li>Posing her for charming pictures with belly</li>
<li>Lighting setups which work for bump and beauty</li>
<li>Our best photo ideas from cliché to creative </li>
</ul>
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What you will find inside the great PDF book<br />
<h2>
Tips, tricks and 5 actionable steps</h2>
We like our readers to follow us through 5 steps of baby belly photography in order to master it on all levels:<br />
<ol>
<li>Essentials like the choice of gear and the timing of baby belly photo shoots</li>
<li>Lighting the way which brings the best out of her</li>
<li>Do’s and don’ts of posing a pregnant model</li>
<li>Clothing and why pregnancy trousers are out</li>
<li>Shooting ideas for the perfect picture</li>
</ol>
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This is just a simple and easy 65 page ebook that you can always have with you during your sessions on you iPhone or iPad and that will help you improve your sessions.<br />
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You also get a lot of Lightning Diagrams to help you out on each of the presented situations.<br />
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The entire course is nicely packed into a handy eBook in PDF format. You
are free to keep a copy of it on all of your devices. It's working
great on PC, Mac, Linux, iPad, Android, Nook, Kindle and any device
which can display a simple PDF.<br />
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100% recommended, go get it NOW!!!<br />
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<br />
<i><b>About Michael Zelbel</b></i><br />
<br />
Michael is a fantastic German fellow photographer with studio in
Dusseldorf that started is passion for Boudoir with his Chinese wife
(the one you can contemplate in this eBook). <br />
<br />
He started in 2005 and since then he been growing as a photographer and a
passionate into Boudoir and Fashion photography. He is also a share and
writer photographer about it's experiences with small portable flashes
in his great blog <a href="http://smokingstrobes.com/" target="_blank">SMOKING STROBES</a> where you can learn some great tips and how to videos about his lighting and compositions.<br />
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Take a look at his work and follow him over the links below:<br />
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<a href="http://zelbel.com/" target="_blank">Personal Webpage (Michael Zelbel)</a><br />
<a href="http://smokingstrobes.com/" target="_blank">Smoking Strobes</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MichaelZelbel" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/michaelzelbel" target="_blank">Twitter</a><br />
<a href="http://blip.tv/smokingstrobes-learn-beauty-photography" target="_blank">How to Videos </a><br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/FreePhotographyTips?feature=watch" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-58152242492605549372013-03-14T23:20:00.000+00:002013-03-15T11:56:30.983+00:00dri+Cap is a MUST have for your Lens and Cameras<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557373289/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="150" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8557373289_1e4ac98a46.jpg" width="200" /></a>It's been a while since I did not write anything here, this doesn't mean that I've completely forgotten the blog and all you out there, but it's due to the fact that I've been moving from one place to the other with some work that I did not have time to pause to write a few words in here.<br />
Been working on several projects at the same time so time is not on my side for the moment.<br />
<br />
Been also struggling with Canon because of focus issues with my cameras and that has drive me crazy for sometime now... but that's story for another long post soon ;)<br />
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Meanwhile and back to today's announcement.<br />
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A lot of people been writing me for a couple of times asking me some of my technical questions to make this, avoid that, build something and one of them that often gets in is about Fungus and humidity.<br />
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Quite frankly I never had any problems with that in the digital world, maybe due to the fact that my cameras never have the time to rest in one place for some time or even due to the fact that I never let them rotten in direct sun exposure nor inside my bags.<br />
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One thing I learn to do over time and after each assignment is to get all the equipment out of the bags (clean it properly if it was under heavy dust or rain) and put it inside a normal cabinet with many drawers I have with lots of small silica bags.<br />
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Been doing this for almost 10 years and no arm has come to my lens and cameras.<br />
<br />
So my first advise is to take proper care of your gear and have it clean after every use, you will see that it will last much longer. A small thing for a heavy cause.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/2916397778/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Photokina 2008_154 by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Photokina 2008_154" height="133" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3251/2916397778_32d23af7b5.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/2915551675/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Photokina 2008_156 by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Photokina 2008_156" height="133" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3066/2915551675_9e1bfd63d6.jpg" width="200" /></a>A couple of weeks ago I received an email from my friend Jim Lee from <a href="http://www.brnollc.com/" target="_blank">BRNO</a> company about his new product, me and Jim we met at Photokina 2008 where he was showing another of his own creation and also a wonderful product the <a href="http://www.balens.ca/" target="_blank">baLens</a> a White Balance lens cap.<br />
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The product he talked is called dri+cap (Dry Cap) this is a dehumidifier for your lens and body, I found it so interested that he told me he would send me a sample so I can try it out and check for myself the difference it would make on my lens and body.<br />
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I decided to give it a try has this humidity thing is always something that you never plan when doing assignments abroad and this lens cap can save the day.<br />
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First, and before we talked about the product itself, let's talk about what this could be helpful for.<br />
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Has you may know excess of humidity can be a pain to cameras and lenses and in some cases can destroy them completely if you just forget about this factor.<br />
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Fungus can forms between the lens elements and under the lens coating in dark humidity environments and can be very expensive to remove them, sometimes even impossible to remove, after they have been detected. <br />
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With this system the idea is to keep your equipment under proper RH levels that is considered to be between 35% and 45% under storing environment.<br />
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The dri+Cap absorbs the damaging moisture that can turn into mold, protects from ambient RH fluctuations while traveling in climates with heavy changes in temperature, even if you are moving from cold air conditioning into a hot humid environment and can avoid the build of moisture into the lens and body. <br />
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The idea is to carry them on your gear replacing your original lens cap with this ones.... Bam!!! Just that simple.<br />
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Let's take a look at the product itself...<br />
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If you opted to buy both the back lens cap and the body cap then they would come in a package like this (chose the brand of your equipment accordingly, micro 4/3 caps are planned but may take some time) with a set of instructions on the back of the package.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8558481542/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8558481542_e1a5f7453e.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Inside you will find the back lens cap and the front camera cap as well as 8 silica gel well wrapped in this silver plastic protective bag.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557373139/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8557373139_0613035564.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here is the front body cap.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557373289/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8557373289_1e4ac98a46.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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...and here the rear Lens cap.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557373429/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8107/8557373429_f0ac8386d2.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here is how they look from the inside part when removed from the back protective plastic.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8558482090/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8237/8558482090_c732240aa7.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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They both have a protective orange rubber that seal it against the body and lens.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8558482214/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8090/8558482214_83567f3254.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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A see through to show you the holes that the rear lens cap have.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557373793/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8231/8557373793_2a8e8128c8.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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A view from the other side where you will attach the cap with the silica gel (front of the cap).<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557373931/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8557373931_78dca35463.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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The same view for the body cap.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557374063/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8519/8557374063_3550fc03e6.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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You immediately see that the body cap has a lot more holes in it to cover a wider gamut to cover the all body camera hole.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557374169/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8242/8557374169_145e583bf6.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here is the silica gel pack when removed from the protective silver cover.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8558482852/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8241/8558482852_a370791af9.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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It's very easy to install has you just have to press it against the cover and screw it in.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8558482980/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8250/8558482980_89ef008a75.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Just like this ;)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557374575/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8376/8557374575_63b778db39.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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After you screw it in this is what it will looks like with the silica gel already inside the cap and ready to use.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557374743/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8107/8557374743_ab5b42c6a2.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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The the silica gel will changes it's color from orange to green when you need to change it. This is very practical as it will let install it and forget about it until it changes color and for that you just have to take a look through the holes. FANTASTIC!!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8558483420/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8507/8558483420_30a8f5fe0b.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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For some, the size may be a problem (I do not believe it will matter that much consider what it will save you in protecting your gear) so here is a side-by-side with the original Canon lens caps. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557375061/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8242/8557375061_4f9f8e01af.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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I match the body cap against the Canon original and a AAA battery and a CR2 battery. For the body cap it's the same size as the CR2 and it's half the size of a AAA.<br />
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So it's almost 2 Canon original front body caps on top of each other.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8558483670/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8558483670_544ee6f110.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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I also matched the rear lens cap against the Canon original and a AAA battery and a
CR2 battery. For the rear lens cap it's a little bit taller than the CR2 and it's
little bit more than a half size of a AAA. I also matched 2 of a normal Canon lens cap on top of each other and they almost match the BRNO lens Cap.<br />
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So it's almost 2 Canon original rear lens caps on top of each other.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557375253/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8248/8557375253_a945b49a21.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here is what it will look like on the lens itself.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557375369/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8109/8557375369_4f588b3980.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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View from closer look.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8558484066/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8089/8558484066_bcddd6cb86.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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BRNO dri+Cap rear lens cap.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8558484470/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8106/8558484470_bef35a3419.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Canon original rear lens cap.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557376031/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8246/8557376031_a203c00abb.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here is how it looks in the body.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8558484920/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8250/8558484920_04df3e63cd.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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The original Canon body cap.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8558484744/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8376/8558484744_2b97f18372.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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From another point of view.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557376395/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8557376395_19e8d0d195.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Front view of the original Canon body cap.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557376531/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8557376531_14307948b1.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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BRNO dri+Cap front lens cap view.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8557376645/" title="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="BRNO Dri Cap dehumidifier cap review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8513/8557376645_5079d6e414.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Well, I was very impressed with this dri+Cap system and I'm sure I will have it on all my lens and bodies from now on.<br />
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This will replace my originals Canon lens caps, that no longer screw in conditions, and also would have a great protection from humidity and dust since they are rubber sealed.<br />
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You can get them through our <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/lighmods-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=121" target="_blank">LightingMods Amazon store</a>, and if you live in Portugal the official retail store is <a href="http://www.niobo.pt/shop/" target="_blank">Niobo</a>.<br />
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Prevent your cameras from getting Fungus and other humidity problems by replacing them with this magnificent product.<br />
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The official BRNO page <a href="http://www.balens.ca/" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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EnjoyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-24988861135283049722013-01-27T21:16:00.001+00:002013-01-27T21:25:30.718+00:00DIY: Sensor Brush Visible Dust Motor Replacement<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/2231406498/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Arctic Butterfly 724 Kit for Cleaning the Sensor by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Arctic Butterfly 724 Kit for Cleaning the Sensor" height="132" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2383/2231406498_a84b774bcd.jpg" width="200" /></a>Not much have changed since I bought my "Never Leave Home Without it" Visible Dust <span id="fullpost"><a href="http://visibledust.com/products3.php?pid=700" target="_blank">Arctic Butterfly 724 and The Sensor Loupe</a> kit and the way I clean my sensors.</span><br />
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<span id="fullpost">In a previous 2008 post I taught you how to clean your sensor (<a href="http://lightingmods.blogspot.pt/2008/02/cleaning-dust-bunnies-with-butterfly.html" target="_blank">Cleaning Dust Bunnies With a Butterfly</a>), I know that back then we were in 2008 and cameras were not so evolved in auto cleaning sensor technology now in 2013 a lot has changed but since then the only real factor that changed was an upgraded the Arctic Butterfly new version the <a href="http://visibledust.com/products3.php?pid=3" target="_blank">724 (Super Bright)</a>
which now is equipped with 2 super bright LEDs Sensor Brush and changed it's color to a marine blue ;) </span><br />
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<span id="fullpost">This Arctic Butterfly been traveling with me all over the place</span>, from dusty environments to some splashy ones and well... a couple of weeks ago the brush motor just got it's last days and at a certain point it stopped rotating completely.<br />
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So I decided to make my hands dirty and find a replacement for it.<br />
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It's been a while that I did not post anything here on the blog on DIY (Do It Yourself) matter so here goes this post, to the fans of DIY, that I hope it would help you save a couple of bucks on buying a new one.<br />
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I will take you step by step on how to simply replace the motor with a much better and quite one ;)<br />
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Enjoy<br />
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Well first it took me a couple of days to really find a replacement unit for the motor itself. Just because I did not have any clue or idea what kind of motor or what type and RPM the guys at Visible Dust were using for theirs.<br />
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Luckily I found, here in Europe, <a href="http://robotshop.com/" target="_blank">RobotShop.com</a> and these guys have almost any kind of motors for... well just take a look at their page and you will see what I'm talking about.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421350302/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8421350302_e4804cc448.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Well first let's start with the gear we need to make this simply replacement.<br />
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This is an easy procedure and what we need is:<br />
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- Damaged Arctic Butterfly ;)<br />
- New motor <a href="http://www.robotshop.com/solarbotics-standard-motor-rm1a.html" target="_blank">Brushed DC Motor (RM1A) RB-Sbo-48</a><br />
<span id="fullpost">- Small knife to open the plastic case (nothing special here) and actually do not even need to cut.</span><br />
<span id="fullpost">- Welding Iron</span><br />
<span id="fullpost">- Some soldering</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8420257567/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8358/8420257567_4e4eb6fb95.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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<span id="fullpost">First let's start with the new motor that I happily found at RobotShop and that you can safely order has they ship very quickly to any place in Europe</span><br />
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<span id="fullpost">Here is the direct reference for the motor </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.robotshop.com/solarbotics-standard-motor-rm1a.html" target="_blank">Brushed DC Motor (RM1A) RB-Sbo-48</a><br />
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It's not the same motor as the original Arctic Butterfly but it fits perfectly.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421354188/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8503/8421354188_2f3fa543bb.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here you can see the back part of the new motor RM1A with the connections. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421354336/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8509/8421354336_a3ed47c743.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here is the label order :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8420258333/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8049/8420258333_83cd2f4008.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Then I just attached the brush to see if it fit's the hole and it works, Excellent !!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421354596/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8421354596_8543f473b1.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Next Step, you just open the battery cover of the Arctic Butterfly, remove the batteries and put the brush inside the protective cover so it won't get contaminated with oil or dust.<br />
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REMEMBER that the bush tips cannot touch anything or else it will contaminate your sensor with dust or oil particles. This is a tool that needs to always be clean, just remember that.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421354940/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8098/8421354940_12ba24d9e9.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Now lets carefully open the Arctic Butterfly by starting near the button switch. This would be a much easier place to start open it up as soon has you lift it it will pop open. Not too much pressure needed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421355184/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8421355184_107e647e1c.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here it is... this is what looks inside.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8420258937/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8186/8420258937_7ac84fac34.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Now let's remove the button switch and put it aside so you don't loose it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421355550/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8469/8421355550_6dba3ee3ed.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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This is the switch button and you can see the hole where it connects to the switch inside the cover and this is, when you assemble it later on, the part that goes down inside the hole.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421355786/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8378/8421355786_8a16e9bc40.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Next you carefully lift the motor. You can see here that my motor had already a couple of visible damage and time corrosion and also some kind of oil inside??? (go figure...)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421356040/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8378/8421356040_ee200475c7.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Closer look at the motor.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8420260001/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8085/8420260001_f439b11597.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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At this point you can clearly see that it has 2 soldering connection one by the red cable and the other on the yellow cables that goes also connects to the 2 front led's. Also notice that at the yellow junction is an iron part connected that comes from the battery connector and also needs to be soldered with the yellow cables.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8420260337/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8420260337_00328d3ab7.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Let's Start by unsoldering the red cable has this would be much easier to start from.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421357172/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8421357172_b422ff72bf.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Now to the other side we unsolder the yellow connection cables.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8420261079/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8237/8420261079_d909a06b4f.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here is the connected silver iron that I talked earlier and that also needs to be soldered with the yellow cables so the motor can have it's power.<br />
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(This iron piece can be easily removed and later on put it to place with no problem).<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421358030/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8089/8421358030_3a31c6ff7f.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Let's take a look at a side-by-side on the motors. On the right you have the new one and at left the older model.<br />
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You can see now that they are different and also the connections are on a different position but the new one fits almost perfectly in the cover.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8420261815/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8333/8420261815_2c47185b48.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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This is what looks like when you remove the old motor. You see that the box it's full of some kind of oil that later on I've cleaned before putting the new motor. Maybe this happens because the motor is opened... well who knows...<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421358420/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8503/8421358420_a6994dcb72.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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To make it easier to solder I just put some solder on the tips before I started the procedure this way it will ensure me a quick solder of the parts. I've solder the + side to the red wire.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421358712/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8048/8421358712_208910ab1e.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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You can see that I've also removed the battery connect iron part so I can solder it better with the yellow connections.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8420262507/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8192/8420262507_e8a26dbc8a.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here in detail after putting the iron part to place. I also had to bend it a little bit has the connections were a little apart from the old motor one's.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421359022/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8356/8421359022_693aebb469.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Side by Side of the motors.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421359260/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8375/8421359260_2049b67ddc.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Another side by side view of the motors.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8420263089/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8463/8420263089_ea172b131b.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Let close this thing up by first putting the button switch into place.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421359616/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8352/8421359616_de4d506291.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Put some batteries and pray...<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8420263533/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8464/8420263533_32bc77da9a.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Insert the brush...<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421360120/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8188/8421360120_8929226fd6.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Ups... I noticed that something wasn't right has I tested the motor before closing and everything was working good but when I put the brush it did not worked :(<br />
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Fear not... quick and closer look revealed that at some point when closing the shaft the mother been pressed to one side and now the brush is touching one of the parts of the case.<br />
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Let's open this again and check out what is going on... <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421360336/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8050/8421360336_db2be659ff.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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GOT IT!!!<br />
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Since the motor has a closer connections to the body part it touches this plastic mount at far back.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8421360568/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8421360568_3f2a8f3979.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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I just use an x-act to cut the tips of the plastic so that the motor connections would not touch it.<br />
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I did not unsolder the motor I simply and carefully moved it aside so I can cut this.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8420264359/" title="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Arctic Butterfly Motor Replacement" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8473/8420264359_2e51c2df75.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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And after this last step I have my working and trusty Visible Dust Artic Butterfly working again.<br />
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What I noticed from the older model is that this one is a much more quite one and does not zuuummmbbb that much.<br />
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Hope this could help you save a couple of bucks when yours stop working.<br />
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If you want to know how to use it please also read my 2008 article <a href="http://lightingmods.blogspot.pt/2008/02/cleaning-dust-bunnies-with-butterfly.html" target="_blank">Cleaning Dust Bunnies with a Butterfly</a> <br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-85312841280992455962013-01-20T00:11:00.001+00:002013-01-27T02:14:45.030+00:00PictureDefense Helps when Dealing With Photo Theft<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/8319794897/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Road Alone... by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Road Alone..." height="200" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8356/8319794897_e5e5123c6b.jpg" width="200" /></a>I'm pretty sure it has happen to you before so today's post goes directly to you who has been robbed or have been dealing with photo theft recently.<br />
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<a href="http://picturedefense.blogspot.com/" target="_new">PictureDefense.com</a> website is a page that you will want to keep track of and have it always at hand. Had it to your favorites, blog about it, share all over the place...<br />
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This is something that you eventually will need right now or in a near future and if you are dealing with your photos all over the place posted by another person.<br />
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<b>READ IT RIGHT NOW !!!</b><br />
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What PictureDefense.com has to offer you?<br />
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On their free website they will address what to do if you found your photo on...<br />
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- Someone's Facebook profile, fan page, or group<br />
- Any website hosted and owned by Google. Like Blogger, Blogspot, YouTube, and Google+
- Any website owned by Yahoo like Flickr.com<br />
- Another photographer's free standing website<br />
- Used in a web advertisement on a business website
Hope this could give you a starting point to track and remove down your photos from those posers out there.<br />
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To have an idea on how this could help you out, here is a great video explaining it and posted by James Beltz from PhotoTips.<br />
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Happy New 2013 everyone!!<br />
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Today I wanted to call your attention to Star Ratings and Color Labels crossing information between Photo Mechanic and Adobe Lightroom & Bridge that I hope you will find interesting.<br />
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One thing that has been bugging me around for quite some time has been the Color Label synchronize settings between Photo Mechanic, Adobe Bridge and Adobe Lightroom.<br />
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By now most of you been laughing at this but I find it quite a bit disturbing and annoying why the same company would keep Adobe Lightroom and Bridge with different settings on these matter. It took me quite a while to figure it out how they could simply match and sync the Star ratings but not the Color Schemes.<br />
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Simply frustrating for people who want to have the Star Ratings for one thing and then Color label them to do another thing, maybe have the Star Ratings for the client and Color labels for internal purposes or something that one could find it useful.<br />
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I contact Photo Mechanic team has they have been so great on support and also on beta testing that Bob Russel promptly sent me an answer saying that Photo Mechanic has its IPTC/XMP to match Adobe and some other software both in Star Ratings and Color Label schemes.<br />
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WOW, the answer came fast... but after trying out their solution to the problem I still could not find a away to get them to sync. I changed Colors, I moved to Bridge and nothing, Lightroom on the other hand indicated that something has been changed in the xmp file and needed to import the new files but when I did so the Star rating would appear but not the color :( it just simply gave me a white square on the right corner, in Library module, of the photos I did change the Color labels. Damn!!!<br />
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So I decided to investigate since the square had changed, there must be something to configure or something was not playing right between these applications.<br />
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And here are my findings:
In fact they work pretty well altogether and they go nicely you just need to configure them properly and here is what you will need to do to each one of them.<br />
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Go to Photo Mechanic preferences and on the General tab you will get the Color Classes (has they called them) by default you should get something like this:<br />
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So, with this settings I went to Photo Mechanic and set Star Rating and Color Label to Red for one of my testing photos (see that I have already checked the Synchronize tag for Color Class with IPTC/XMP).<br />
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Then opened Adobe Lightroom and went into the folder that I previously have imported and got the sign message on the top right of the photo that something has changed.<br />
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Click on the icon on top right and you will get the Import dialog showing you that something has been changed in that xmp file.<br />
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After import this is what the photo looks like in Adobe Lightroom.<br />
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You can see that the Star Rating is correct but the color should be red around the photo and not represented by a white dot on the right corner...<br />
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Did the same thing on Adobe Bridge and this is what happened.<br />
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Exactly the same thing :(<br />
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<b><i>So how do you configure this to work between them and correctly?</i></b><br />
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Simple and here is how...<br />
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First you need to configure Photo Mechanic to use the same Color Labeling system has Adobe Bridge.<br />
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And why Adobe Bridge you may ask??<br />
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- Well to tell you the truth I match them all to Bridge because I did not seem to find a way to relate Adobe Bridge with the other two so I decided that Adobe Bridge would be the main sync for the others.<br />
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So go into Photo Mechanic preferences and into General tab and set your Color Classes as follow:<br />
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You can save it (on that thunder icon above the To Do on the right) has Adobe Bridge Default for a later reference. <br />
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Afterwards you move into Adobe Lightroom and you can find the Color Label settings in the menu. Look at image below:<br />
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Set it to Bridge Default or you can edit it with your own settings. Take a look at the editing menu below:<br />
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When you go through all the Presets you can see that they already have one for Adobe Bridge Default, Lightroom Default and a Review Status that have some other Color Labeling. At this point you can create whatever Color Labels you want for your work but have to remember if you want to have them all 3 in sync you have to choose the Bridge Default.<br />
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And that's it!! Well it took me a while to figure this out so I decided to share it so that if anyone would encounter this would not take time and loose their patience over this simple thing.<br />
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I've also created 3 presets for Photo Mechanic that I've saved and gave them the names to each program so you can always reference and change them later has you please.<br />
This would make your life much easier.<br />
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<b>Download them <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?2c0xdlu9ckcsfzl" target="_blank">here</a>.</b><br />
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I do not understand why Apple did not sync Adobe Lightroom with Bridge and created instead a different way to sync them. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that you can create different Color Labels in Lightroom for different situations of your work.<br />
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I'm also hoping that Adobe would fix the re-import of the xmp files after been altered in Photo Mechanic as this would cause the lost of all the editing.<br />
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Did you noticed that in Adobe Lightroom Develop module the only slider that does not have scale is the Exposure slider, did they forgot or is this done on purpose and all the sliders get the darken part on left except for the contrast?? LOL <br />
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Hope you enjoy this tip, and see you for the next round.<br />
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Cheers 2013!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-51232884451422878372012-12-27T20:03:00.002+00:002012-12-27T20:06:57.008+00:00Educate yourself<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Season Greetings to everyone,</div>
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I know that I've been a bit lame with the blog lately but running around from one place to another doing assignments and not having too much time for anything else been putting this blog a little bit behind.</div>
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It's something that I just can't avoid and and has you may all know time is money.</div>
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I just want to wish you all a Great Season Greeting to you and all yours and that the nest year may bring you all that you have deserved and wish for.</div>
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It's never too late!!! </div>
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Today's post it's all about education. I've decided to put out a couple of pages that I've been following regularly with some great teaching techniques that I'm certain it will help you learn and evolve.</div>
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Starting is <a href="http://www.shutha.com/" target="_blank">shutha</a> project where you can find out for example what is stock photography, types of markets, stock photo licensing, book publishing, publishing rights, fine art prints, decorative and commercial prints, editorial assignments, commercial assignments, selling photographs, selling video and a lot of more interesting information.<br />
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You also have some Free courses from Business, Image Workflow, Digital Imaging and Multimedia.<br />
<h2>
Who is behind Shutha? </h2>
<span style="font-size: small;">Shutha is one of the outputs of the <a href="http://www.roadto2010.com/" target="_blank">Twenty Ten: African media on the road to twenty ten (and beyond)</a> project. The project is a partnership between <a href="http://www.worldpressphoto.org/" target="_blank">World Press Photo</a>, <a href="http://www.freevoice.nl/news/?language=en" target="_blank">Freevoice</a> (now rebranded as Free Press Unlimited), <a href="http://www.africamediaonline.com/user" target="_blank">Africa Media Online</a> and <a href="http://www.lokaalmondiaal.net/" target="_blank">lokaalmondiaal</a> and is funded by the <a href="http://www.postcodeloterij.nl/" target="_blank">Dutch Postcode Lottery</a>. Shutha benefits from this funding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Next one is <a href="http://dpbestflow.org/" target="_blank">dpBestFlow.org</a> and this is a terrific place to get some very good teach<span style="font-size: small;">ing and resources from Workflow to est Practices.</span></span><br />
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What is dpBestflow.org? </h2>
dpBestflow.org is a rich web resource which includes a series of
on-line educational seminars, software & hardware solutions,
workflow guides and book references, designed to match a wide variety of
working styles.<br />
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Now, by accessing the web site, photographers and
others in the visual arts community have real-world solutions for
preserving the quality and integrity of digital images, proven best
practices that have been shown to produce superior results, and
guidelines for streamlined production workflows.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Then came <a href="http://project52.org/" target="_blank">project</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://project52.org/" target="_blank">52</a>,</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> created by Don Giannatti,</span></span> this is basically a page with lots of online <span style="font-size: small;">assignments and Audio/Video critics about your sent photos that <span style="font-size: small;">will help you develop your photography senses.</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;">Y</span>ou can a<span style="font-size: small;">lso</span> subscr<span style="font-size: small;">ibe de Pro service and have a couple more benefits.</span></span></span><br />
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Real World Assignments</h3>
What does “real world assignments” mean? It means you will be given
assignments that are similar in scope and diversity as any commercial
photographer in a small town. It means authentic work that is exactly
the kind you will get the day your shingle gets posted. We work hard to
make assignments that both challenge the creative, and produce work that
could end up in your portfolio.<br />
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Audio/Video Critiques</h3>
Each week we will review the previous assignment. There is a two
week assignment completion schedule, so we are not critiquing the work
of the previous weeks assignment, but that of two weeks prior. I am sure
that will be less confusing as we get into the program. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">And the last one I would like to mention is <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.creativelive.com/" target="_blank">creativeLive</a> that has been putting it's claws around the photography community with lots of great and fant<span style="font-size: small;">astic </span>online te<span style="font-size: small;">aching</span> video a<span style="font-size: small;">s <span style="font-size: small;">well as some Live Feed with all the best photographers of our decade</span></span></span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">You can stream the cou<span style="font-size: small;">rses has they are live on <span style="font-size: small;">location or you can purchase<span style="font-size: small;">,</span> the full course, later on to <span style="font-size: small;">view it as you please and how many times you would like.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The teachings run from photography, busin<span style="font-size: small;">ess<span style="font-size: small;">, software, design and video&film with some <span style="font-size: small;">the biggest in their business.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ju<span style="font-size: small;">st to n<span style="font-size: small;">ame a few... Zack Arias</span></span>, Sue Bryce, Vincent La<span style="font-size: small;">f</span>oret<span style="font-size: small;">, Lesa Snider<span style="font-size: small;">, Tamara Lackey </span>and Ramit Sethi.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are<span style="font-size: small;">, of course, a lot of more places where you can get yourself educated <span style="font-size: small;">and that is a good thing, just wanted to name a few that I found important to keep your <span style="font-size: small;">eyes at.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Happy Season and see you in 2013. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-72795605086224132362012-12-13T18:25:00.002+00:002012-12-13T18:27:49.992+00:00Adobe Lightroom 4.3 and Camera Raw 7.3 Final Releases Available<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fJjs8sE2dkU/UMody92mvkI/AAAAAAAAF9Q/8MQdswDXo0s/s1600/adobe-lightroom-4-3-icon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fJjs8sE2dkU/UMody92mvkI/AAAAAAAAF9Q/8MQdswDXo0s/s1600/adobe-lightroom-4-3-icon.jpg" /></a>It's here and just before Christmas time the Adobe Lightroom 4.3 and Camera Raw 7.3 as a final releases on <a href="http://adobe.com/" target="_blank">Adobe.com</a> and
through the update mechanism in Lightroom 4.<br />
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The goal of this releases
is to provide additional camera raw support, lens profile support and
address bugs that were introduced in previous releases of Lightroom.<br />
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<b>Bugs Corrected in Lightroom 4.3:</b></h2>
The following bugs that were part the Lightroom 4 releases have been
corrected. The team appreciates the very detailed feedback the community
has provided on Lightroom 4 and we’re excited to correct a number of
issues experienced by our customers. These issues have been FIXED:<br />
<ul>
<li>Autolayout produces a Book with the correct amount of pages but
without any images added. Please note that this only occurs when the
filter is set to “Unused”.</li>
<li>Uploading large panorama images to Revel caused Lightroom to crash.</li>
<li>The “Unused” filter was not properly filtering images within the Book Module.</li>
<li>Lightroom hangs while changing the Exposure adjustment by typing in a
numeric adjustment. Please note that this only occurs when the Enter
key is not typed to confirm the adjustment and another Develop
adjustment is tried. Also please note that this only occurs on Windows.</li>
<li>After creating a new folder in Lightroom, attempting to undo that folder can sometimes cause a corrupt catalog.</li>
<li>An image can be simultaneously flagged as both a Pick and Reject at the same time.</li>
<li>Using multiple colors within a single text cell within the Book Module can cause Lightroom to crash.</li>
<li>Unable to post photos to Flickr when the image filename contains an apostrophe.</li>
<li>The active Develop slider, the one controlled with + and – keys, defaults to Exposure when moving from one photo to another.</li>
<li>Catalogs from Photoshop Elements 11 would not update in Lightroom.</li>
<li>Site titles longer than 70 characters created in the Web Module can cause Lightroom to freeze.</li>
<li>Cell padding linking lost between sessions.</li>
<li>Deleting the top image in a stack causes the entire stack to disappear.</li>
<li>Tethered capture fails when turning camera off and back on. This
also can occur if the camera goes to sleep and then wakes. This occurs
only with Canon cameras and on Mac only.</li>
<li>Cropping an image to a small size sometimes causes the image in Develop to become blurry.</li>
<li>AVCHD video formats are not properly importing into Lightroom. Please note that this only occurred on Mac.</li>
<li>Enable Profile Corrections does not auto find iPhone 4 profile.</li>
<li>Crop doesn’t update in second monitor if navigator panel closed. Please note that this only occurred on Mac.</li>
<li>TIFF files can experience tonal shifts within Lightroom.</li>
<li>Mask overlay are displayed in filmstrip and navigator. They should only be displayed in the Develop Loupe.</li>
<li>Video files created on an iPhone 4 flickers when played in Lightroom.</li>
</ul>
<h2>
<b>New Camera Support in Lightroom 4.3:</b></h2>
<ol>
<li>Canon EOS 6D</li>
<li>Canon PowerShot S110</li>
<li>Canon PowerShot G15</li>
<li>Canon PowerShot SX50 HS</li>
<li>Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000</li>
<li>Casio Exilim EX-FC300S</li>
<li>Leica M-E</li>
<li>Nikon 1 V2</li>
<li>Nikon D5200</li>
<li>Nikon D600*</li>
<li>Olympus PEN E-PL5</li>
<li>Olympus PEN E-PM2</li>
<li>Olympus STYLUS XZ-2 iHS</li>
<li>Panasonic DMC-GH3</li>
<li>Pentax K-5 II</li>
<li>Pentax K-5 IIs</li>
<li>Pentax Q10</li>
<li>Sony DSC-RX1</li>
<li>Sony NEX-VG30</li>
<li>Sony NEX-VG900</li>
</ol>
* Please note that preliminary support was available in Lightroom 4.2. This release adds full support for the Nikon D600.<br />
<h2>
<b>New Lens Profile Support in Lightroom 4.3:</b></h2>
<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 388px;">
<colgroup>
<col width="281"></col>
<col width="107"></col></colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td height="15" width="281"><span style="color: black;">Lens Name</span></td>
<td width="107"><span style="color: black;">Lens Mount</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Apple iPhone 4S</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Apple</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Apple iPhone 5</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Apple</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Canon</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Canon</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC A009E</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Canon</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Macro Di VC USD F004E</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Canon</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-ELMARIT-R 180 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-MACRO-ELMARIT-R 100 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-R 90 mm f/2 ASPH.</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-R 180 mm f/2</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 280 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 280 mm f/4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 400 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 400 mm f/4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 560 mm f/4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 560 mm f/5.6</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 800 mm f/5.6</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA ELMARIT-R 19 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA ELMARIT-R 28 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA MACRO-ELMARIT-R 60 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA SUMMICRON-R 35 mm f/2</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA SUMMICRON-R 50 mm f/2</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA SUMMILUX-R 35 mm f/1.4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA SUMMILUX-R 50 mm f/1.4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA SUMMILUX-R 80 mm f/1.4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-R 28-90 mm f/2,8-4,5 ASPH.</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Leica VARIO-ELMAR-R 80-200 mm f/4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Leica VARIO-ELMAR-R 35-70 mm f/4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Leica VARIO-ELMAR-R 21-35 mm f/3,5-4 ASPH.</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Leica VARIO-APO-ELMARIT-R 70-180 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Nikon</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">PENTAX 06 Telephoto Zoom</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Pentax</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Sigma</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Sigma DP1 Merrill Compact Digital Camera</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Sigma</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>
Download Links</h2>
<a href="http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=5521" target="_blank" title="Windows">Windows</a>, <a href="http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=5520" target="_blank" title="Mac">Mac</a><br />
<br />
Camera Raw 7.3 is now available as a final release through the update
mechanism in Photoshop CS6. <br />
<br />
Customers of
previous versions of Photoshop can utilize DNG Converter 7.3 for raw
file support for newly added cameras.
<br />
<h2>
<b>New Camera Support in Camera Raw 7.3:</b></h2>
<ol>
<li>Canon EOS 6D</li>
<li>Canon PowerShot S110</li>
<li>Canon PowerShot G15</li>
<li>Canon PowerShot SX50 HS</li>
<li>Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000</li>
<li>Casio Exilim EX-FC300S</li>
<li>Leica M-E</li>
<li>Nikon 1 V2</li>
<li>Nikon D5200</li>
<li>Nikon D600*</li>
<li>Olympus PEN E-PL5</li>
<li>Olympus PEN E-PM2</li>
<li>Olympus STYLUS XZ-2 iHS</li>
<li>Panasonic DMC-GH3</li>
<li>Pentax K-5 II</li>
<li>Pentax K-5 IIs</li>
<li>Pentax Q10</li>
<li>Sony DSC-RX1</li>
<li>Sony NEX-VG30</li>
<li>Sony NEX-VG900</li>
</ol>
* Please note that preliminary support for Nikon D600 was available
in Camera Raw 7.2 Full support for Nikon D600 was added in Camera Raw
7.3.<br />
<h2>
New Lens Profile Support in Camera Raw 7.3:</h2>
<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 388px;">
<colgroup>
<col width="281"></col>
<col width="107"></col> </colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td height="15" width="281"><span style="color: black;">Lens Name</span></td>
<td width="107"><span style="color: black;">Lens Mount</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Apple iPhone 4S</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Apple</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Apple iPhone 5</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Apple</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Canon</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Canon</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC A009E</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Canon</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Macro Di VC USD F004E</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Canon</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-ELMARIT-R 180 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-MACRO-ELMARIT-R 100 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-R 90 mm f/2 ASPH.</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-R 180 mm f/2</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 280 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 280 mm f/4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 400 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 400 mm f/4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 560 mm f/4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 560 mm f/5.6</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA APO-TELYT-R 800 mm f/5.6</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA ELMARIT-R 19 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA ELMARIT-R 28 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA MACRO-ELMARIT-R 60 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA SUMMICRON-R 35 mm f/2</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA SUMMICRON-R 50 mm f/2</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA SUMMILUX-R 35 mm f/1.4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA SUMMILUX-R 50 mm f/1.4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">LEICA SUMMILUX-R 80 mm f/1.4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-R 28-90 mm f/2,8-4,5 ASPH.</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Leica VARIO-ELMAR-R 80-200 mm f/4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Leica VARIO-ELMAR-R 35-70 mm f/4</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Leica VARIO-ELMAR-R 21-35 mm f/3,5-4 ASPH.</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Leica VARIO-APO-ELMARIT-R 70-180 mm f/2.8</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Leica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Nikon</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">PENTAX 06 Telephoto Zoom</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Pentax</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Sigma</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="15"><span style="color: black;">Sigma DP1 Merrill Compact Digital Camera</span></td>
<td><span style="color: black;">Sigma</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>
These items have been FIXED in Camera Raw 7.3:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Lens correction does not auto find iPhone 4 profile</li>
<li>TIFF files can experience tonal shifts within Lightroom</li>
<li>Bridge is unable to show TIFF files</li>
</ul>
<h2>
Download Links</h2>
Camera Raw 7.3 – Please use the update mechanism in Photoshop CS6<br />
DNG Converter 7.3 - <a href="http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=5519" target="_blank" title="Windows">Windows</a>, <a href="http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=5518" target="_blank" title="Mac">Mac</a><br />
<br />
<br />
Enjoy!!! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-82487284080868551492012-08-09T18:44:00.001+01:002012-08-09T18:44:29.408+01:00Adobe Configurator 3.1RC must have tool<div class="columns-2-Abb-A">
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0eYPzqj9u6s/UCP1Ibz-YaI/AAAAAAAAFz0/2Xox80FpADQ/s1600/Configurator31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0eYPzqj9u6s/UCP1Ibz-YaI/AAAAAAAAFz0/2Xox80FpADQ/s1600/Configurator31.jpg" /></a></div>
Recently I discovered this wonderful tool for my Photoshop/InDesign tools and panels.<br />
<br />
The Adobe® Configurator is a utility that enables the easy
creation of panels (palettes) for use in Adobe Photoshop® CS5.x/CS6 and
Adobe InDesign® CS5.x/CS6.<br />
<br />
It makes it easy to drag and drop
tools, menu items, scripts, actions, and other objects into a panel
design, then export the results for use in Photoshop or InDesign. <br />
<br />
Distribute and share panels with other Creative Suite 6 users via the <a href="http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/exchange/">Adobe Exchange</a>, also available on Adobe Labs.<br />
<br />
This is the kind of tool that can help you when you just need a couple of buttons/panels on your setup and do not want the all panel. If you normally just use a couple of tools then you can configure it to your best purpose and the most important of all... makes you work faster.<br />
<br />
You can <a href="http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/configurator.html" target="_blank">download Adobe Configurator 3.1 here on Adobe Labs</a> for CS 5.x or CS6 users. <br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-83645988517263654662012-07-25T17:41:00.004+01:002012-07-25T17:41:33.831+01:00Kipon adapter for Canon EF on NEX and m4/3 Mirrorless<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is some excellent news, has <a href="http://www.dl-kipon.com/" target="_blank">KIPON</a> just announced they will be releasing "soon" an electronic adapter so we can use our Canon EF glas on Micro 4/3 and NEX cameras.<br />
<br />
I've already got their adapter for EOS to m4/3 with manual aperture ring control and it's a must if you have the Olympus OM-D E5 and need some longer distances. It's manual focus but it's very easy to control since Olympus got a zoom function that actually works and make manual focus a sweat.<br />
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You can get this manual aperture ring adapter at their page <a href="http://www.dl-kipon.com/en/product.asp?id=95" target="_blank">KIPON</a> or do an ebay seach for it has there are plenty of them for different kind of lenses.<br />
<br />
Let's wait and see the availability of the new ones and also for what prices are they shipping in.<br />
<br />
-- Press release --<br />
<br />
KIPON developed electronic adapters through the co-operation with
Japanese engineers,using Canon EF mount lens on NEX or m4/3 mirrorless
cameras, through the dial ring or button to control the iris of original
Canon EF lens, let those who bought mirrorless cameras can enjoy the
Canon EF lens.<br />
<br />
Listing specific dates and prices to be determined.<br />
<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="300" src="http://spreaditfast.com/iframes/non-profits-activism-video-380x214-lYG3Prti.html" width="460"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-74678256676422844462012-07-02T23:53:00.000+01:002012-07-02T23:54:17.286+01:00Nori - Rethinking The Collapsible Reflector<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It came into my attention this great and different collapsible reflector that company NORI has put up in the market.<br />
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I've been seeing a lot of refletors but this one with it's unique shape could be useful when you are alone on location or when you need to move fast from one place to another while having your assistant holding it and also great for video.<br />
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Check for yourself at NORI page <a href="http://squarebounce.com/Home.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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Here are some more images of the product:<br />
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It comes in a package of 2 units a Silver and a White one and they collapse like an umbrella which is great for when you need t pack light.<br />
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And also comes with a great carrying bag.<br />
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Check them out and leave your thoughts...<br />
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Demo Video<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1Ul-vmBHBcc" width="560"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-43745911580606615072012-06-06T23:34:00.003+01:002012-06-06T23:53:10.395+01:00NERO multi-trigger reviewed<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0gtTTdNJ-9BEDPoVSDx9ZMpNz_g-owAK9yptM-omOGIk_icAVAmKFCekoxkw1UIljzj_2FJcG68wD4qJgSKvl2MyYMiQTwYY69xsgOESa97aIIhJHyiaqX3IuXW0iOL5uFkRbvvI23oP/s1600/nero_trigger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0gtTTdNJ-9BEDPoVSDx9ZMpNz_g-owAK9yptM-omOGIk_icAVAmKFCekoxkw1UIljzj_2FJcG68wD4qJgSKvl2MyYMiQTwYY69xsgOESa97aIIhJHyiaqX3IuXW0iOL5uFkRbvvI23oP/s320/nero_trigger.jpg" width="320" /></a>A couple of days ago I was contacted by the creator of Nero triggers and asked to make a review of their acclaimed product for camera multi-trigger and they sent me a unit to test.<br />
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They assured me this was a production unit but the hot-shoe mount was not yet completely finished so they had to replace it with a hand made one which fits perfectly on my Canon cameras.<br />
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This is a multi-trigger system for sound, light and moving objects as well as time lapse and laser triggering.<br />
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This can work with any camera with the dedicated cable. I was able to test this with Canon 1D MarkIV, Canon 5D MarkII, Canon 5D MarkIII, Canon Powershot G12 and Olympus OM-D E5 all with great success.
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<i><b>About the device:</b></i><br />
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<a href="http://nerotrigger.com/" target="_blank">NERO</a> is a versatile device for photographers to take special photographs by triggering their SLRs or external flashes.<br />
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The device has been designed based on microcontroller technology. It is equipped with built-in light, laser and sound sensors, also incorporates a timer for flexible control of timelapse photography.<br />
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<i>The Nero MultiTrigger has 10 built-in functions listed below</i>:<br />
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- Lightning Trigger
- Sound Trigger<br />
- Sound Trigger with Lock<br />
- Time Lapse (1-10 secs)<br />
- Time Lapse (1-10 mins)<br />
- Laser Trigger with Delay<br />
- Laser Trigger with MultiShot<br />
- Long Exposure<br />
- Super Bulb<br />
- Manual Trigger<br />
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So here are my thoughts about this great product that I've been testing day in day out on it's functionality.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263164196/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7263164196_75ebd47fc2.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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The box come in well packed and delivered very fast by DHL express service.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263164334/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7230/7263164334_d1b3777423.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Inside the box you will have a full booklet with the instructions on how to use the unit. You can also download it directly from the NERO page <a href="http://www.nerotrigger.com/User_Manual.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263164500/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7245/7263164500_72d9ab6599.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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It came with a Canon cable that was under the unit box.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263164720/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8005/7263164720_bf6872864b.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here is in detail the connection for the 5D and 1D Canon series.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263164870/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7072/7263164870_5f3b4ca010.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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After power the unit it looks like this with a bunch of lights that represent the mode settings.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263165060/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8162/7263165060_fc817b3efa.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here is set to Timelapse Trigger (mins). Each bar represents a mode of the 10 the unit have available.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263165170/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8006/7263165170_ce6ec25626.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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On one of the sides you have the mode button (M) and the selector button for the active function (C) and a wheel to change the sensitivity of the mode you have chosen.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263165312/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8003/7263165312_ae98abb9f4.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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On the other side of the panel you have the On/Off switch, the Flash input to plug and trigger external flashes and the SLR input to trigger DSLR or other cameras.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263165456/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7263165456_25568c98d4.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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On the front of the unit you have the light trigger sensor.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263165596/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7263165596_2532ecd789.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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On the base of the unit you have the hot-shoe mount.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263165752/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/7263165752_98a3fc1e1b.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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This unit came with a hand made hot-shoe but the manufacturer assured me that this was a temporary situation and that the shipping units are coming with a well built hot-shoe. Although this was not a problem to mount it on the camera I did found that was a disappointment to have such a hot-shoe mount for the price you pay for the unit.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263165872/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7238/7263165872_657fa49bbf.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here are the cables I used to test it. Canon 1D & 5D, Canon Powershot 50D/60D and Olympus trigger (Left to Right).<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263166076/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/7263166076_41409af350.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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The one shipped with the NERO unit is the one on the bottom and it worked perfectly with my Phottix trigger that takes separate cables to work.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263166236/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/7263166236_508406bb95.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here is the Phottix unit reversed (Phottix TC-501) so you can order cables from other places in case you have different cameras.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263166392/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7263166392_aa392be365.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Here is a size measure of the unit in my hand so you will get a feeling how small this unit is.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263166562/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/7263166562_1f03ce4a63.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Another measure of the unit compared with 3 standard AA batteries although the unit takes 2 AAA batteries to operate.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263166722/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7239/7263166722_28b53615b6.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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The unit needs a Philips screwdriver so you can replace the batteries has they are inside the sealed plastic cover.<br />
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This can be an inconvenient when out in the field and batteries needed to be changed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263166940/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8145/7263166940_2b9b7a3670.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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When unscrewed the 4 screws here is what you will see.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263167108/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7105/7263167108_235baf8bd0.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Let's take a closer look...<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263167232/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7214/7263167232_a463db5a52.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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When I opened the unit for the first time I also noticed that it was covered with dust and some metal parts were already with rust. Do not know if this is because of the sample unit or if all the production units will come like this.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263167426/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8167/7263167426_e6ea257114.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Take the batteries out and as you can see the unit is a little rusty and with no care for dust. I had to blow the unit out of dust who also led me think that these are made one by one in a hand made in a no sealed environment. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263167600/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7231/7263167600_fd85ecc4ea.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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A closer look at the battery contacts and you can see the rust and dust particles all over.<br />
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After a few rocket blown the dust disappeared but the rust still remains, let's see how long it will take before the unit stop working. Only time will tell... hope they will take this in attention for the next built units.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/7263167750/" title="Nero Trigger review by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Nero Trigger review" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7092/7263167750_217269dc49.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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After cleaning the unit it was time to close things up and make it to test.<br />
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The unit performed with excellent results for every camera I tested and under the situations it was build to.<br />
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I found out, and after playing with it for a while, that the bar system is a little complicated to memory leading you to almost frustration in the field in case you forget the instruction manual, also the fact that you cannot replace batteries on the fly is another inconvenient. <br />
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I also wish they could have implemented an external input so you can add and use your own inputs. <br />
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<i>I contact NERO about this and they told me that they are preparing another unit with an LCD and an easy access to replaceable batteries without removing the cover.</i><br />
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Hope this will come soon than later has there is another unit on the market with some of this functions and with an LCD.<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: candara; font-size: small;"><b>Features of the unit:</b>
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<li class="first"><span style="color: black; font-family: candara; font-size: small;">Multi-Cable / Camera Capability is now STANDARD. No
need to buy another trigger if you have two cameras or when you upgrade
to a different model/brand
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: candara; font-size: small;">It is possible to trigger Flash or DSLR with standart 2.5 and 3.5 mm interfaces<b> (unique NERO feature)</b>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: candara; font-size: small;">Extremely sensitive optical sensor to detect lightning events
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: candara; font-size: small;">Day or night detection of fast lightning events
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: candara; font-size: small;">Allow for Image Review after Every Shot
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: candara; font-size: small;">Response (lag) time in milliseconds level
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: candara; font-size: small;">10 level sensitivity adjustment and display
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: candara; font-size: small;">Optical isolated output to fully protect DSLR from any potential harms
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: candara; font-size: small;">Hot shoe mount for most SLR/DSLR cameras
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: candara; font-size: small;">Includes Duracell 2xAAA battery
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<li class="last"><span style="color: black; font-family: candara; font-size: small;">Microcontroller-based design </span></li>
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The price of the unit starts at US 117,00 and goes up depending on what functionality you would like on the unit. <br />
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You can also buy dedicated cables at their web page for Nikon and Canon models look them <a href="http://www.nerotrigger.com/products_new.php" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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This is an excellent product for a specific kind of photography and it's one of the smallest I came across also the price is very good considering the number of things you can do with it.<br />
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Extremely recommended!!!<br />
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Check out the <a href="http://www.nerotrigger.com/gallery.php" target="_blank">photo gallery</a> of what you can do with this baby.<br />
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<i>Here are some example videos:</i><br />
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<b>Lightning Trigger mode</b><br />
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<i><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IaCwkf2C6yY" width="420"></iframe> </i><br />
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<b>Sound Trigger mode</b><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Q2fOUVguoEI" width="420"></iframe><br />
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<b>Time Lapse mode</b><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YNcal86gurQ" width="420"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-56221165617447013462012-05-29T00:59:00.001+01:002012-05-29T00:59:50.294+01:00Inside a Canon 1D MarkIV, Cleaning the PentaprismI would like to share with you the guts of a Canon 1D MarkIV.<br />
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Would like to thank <a href="http://tech-photographer.com/" target="_blank">Perci Mui</a> (The Tech-Photographer) for these great pictures and he also explains how to get to the Pentaprism so you can attempt to clean it from dust bunnies.<br />
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Now you know what it takes to clean out that Pentaprism.<br />
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Grip and terminal views, external.<br />
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Back cover opened. Also front cover and back eyepiece has been removed.<br />
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Various connectors in the back assembly. These are for the power, a/d cards, etc.<br />
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Power supply card and the top of the prism assembly.<br />
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Top of prism assembly and the front of the body.<br />
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Back end of the body, different views.<br />
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Focusing screen and pentaprism.<br />
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Bottom and top views of the pentaprism.<br />
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<a href="http://tech-photographer.com/" target="_blank">Perci</a> also explains how he removed the pentaprism for cleaning: <br />
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<i>"THIS is the target area. Note the curved surface in the center of the
picture. This is the condenser lens, and the surface above it is the
flat area of the pentaprism. The area in between these two is not
accessible with standard or even semi thorough cleaning. Yes, I've
tried removing the focusing screen and looking for access points for
purified air to blow and clean the area - there are none. <br /><br />
What you have to do is remove the pentaprism, take out the lower LCD display and then you have access to this area. </i>
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Dust will definitely creep into this area when changing lenses. It
doesn't matter if you're holding the camera face down, or are very
careful changing lenses, it will eventually happen. There is enough of
an air gap to cause problems. If you have a EOS 1 series camera, look
at the very top of the mirror bumper (two foam pieces). Now look ALL
the way up - you'll see a thin gap. This is more than enough for the
junk to get into.</i>
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The pentaprism area isn't sealed with silicone around the edges. If Canon did this, there wouldn't be any problems."</i>
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Back view of the eyepiece. Other pic is of the power supply.<br />
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Pic of the top LCD interface board. Note the finger wheel and shutter
release contacts. Other pic is of the underside of the top cover where
the LCD panel resides. Note that the shutter release assembly is gold
plated. Bottom of the contacts have a "scrubber" to remove oxidation.
Take a look at the area above and to the left of the finger wheel.
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Media card interface. Look on the right hand side for the silver area.
That's the shielding for the card reader. Other pic is of the copper
shielding for the microphone. Note the area next to it - it's a
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If you enjoy this please take sometime to check it's web page <a href="http://tech-photographer.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983945462069753880.post-13658476716938497972012-05-02T20:31:00.001+01:002013-05-23T20:50:45.047+01:00How to Educate Yourself about Photography<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/6507320539/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Technicolor film by Rui M Leal, on Flickr"><img alt="Technicolor film" height="200" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6507320539_1a78d62993.jpg" width="200" /></a>Photography is a very enjoyable and rewarding activity.<br />
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You can capture a moment in time and share it with others.<br />
You can use your creative energy to produce something of emotion, beauty and inspiration. You can bring out the detail in subjects and events that you might not otherwise notice in real time.<br />
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Many people think that taking photographs is just a simple procedure of point and click. While this is obviously part of the process, it takes a lot more to take a quality photograph that is both moving and memorable.<br />
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Below are some guidelines for educating yourself about photography. If you are interested in pursuing a career in photography, find out more information on photography degree programs <a href="http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/degrees/art/photography" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<li> <b>Learn Basic Visual Composition</b> – For learning visual composition, this involves such principles as the "<a href="http://www.silverlight.co.uk/tutorials/compose_expose/thirds.html" target="_blank">rule of thirds</a>," using leading lines and simplicity. These techniques help improve the quality of your photo. It is important to not to just point and click at scenes of interest, but also take the time to look through the viewfinder in the camera and assess the scene. Put in the time and practice taking hundreds of photos using the basic visual techniques and compare the differences in the photos.</li>
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<li> <b>Learn Camera Settings and Functions</b> – As you are learning to take photographs, it is crucial to become familiar with all of the buttons and controls of a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. A SLR camera is preferable to an automatic camera as it will enable you learn photography more quickly and it gives you much more control in taking a shot. The controls on the camera that are especially important to know pertain to exposure. This includes shutter speed, aperture, and ISO (<a href="http://www.iso.org/iso/en/ISOOnline.frontpage" target="_blank" title="ISO">International Organization of Standardization</a>). These controls affect how much light is let into the camera. Incorrect use of these features lead to overexposed or underexposed shots. Once you become more proficient with these controls, you can be more creative with your photography.</li>
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<li> <b>Look at Professional Photographs</b> – Closely observe the features in these photographs and compare them with your own. There are also many how "how-to" photography books that show examples of photographs and the techniques used to take them.</li>
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<li> <b>Formal Education</b> – While not all professional photographers are formally educated, it would be helpful to enroll in a photography degree program or take classes at an art school.</li>
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<b>Sources</b></h3>
<a href="http://phototechniques.info/how-to-teach-yourself-photography/" target="_blank">PhotoTechniques</a> (2012)<br />
<a href="http://benjam.wordpress.com/2009/05/25/how-to-teach-yourself-photography/" target="_blank">Benjam</a> (2012)<br />
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A lot of talk has been made about this 2 formats. Since the Digital era started to arise a couple years ago many would say that JPEG was the killer but many defended the RAW as the true pure film equivalent.<br />
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What is what and what the advantages and disadvantages of each one?<br />
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Well <a href="http://www.slrlounge.com/raw-vs-jpeg-jpg-the-ultimate-visual-guide" target="_blank">SLR Louge</a> created this great in-depth visual guide so you can decided for yourself what will go and what will not fit on your photographic profile.<br />
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Excellent read is all I have to say, take a look at their page link <a href="http://www.slrlounge.com/raw-vs-jpeg-jpg-the-ultimate-visual-guide" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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