ON1 2018.1 Released


ON1 released their first major update for 2018 and they have some special pricing. You can get your copy here.

NEW IMPROVEMENTS

  • Debayering – The algorithms have been improved to increase the amount of micro detail while reducing aliasing, yielding photos that are noticeably crisper with less color artifacts.
  • HDR – HDR alignment and deghosting have improved, yielding sharper results with less ghosting, noise, and color fringe. Users now have the ability to select which frame is used for deghosting and can also adjust the amount of motion visible in water and clouds.
  • Faster Cataloging – The thumbnail and preview generation of images is now faster. Searching photos has also been improved.
  • Noise reduction – Improvements to reduce large noise from very high ISOs. Automatic hot-pixel removal has been added, and green and purple color aberration reduction has improved.
  • Sharpening – The sharpening algorithms have been improved to enhance micro details and provide sharper initial results.
  • Panorama – The panorama merge dialog now does a better job with vertical panoramas as well as really large ones. It can now stitch together up to 25 photos at a time. Blending of photos to compensate for differences in exposure and white balance have been improved.
  • Preview Quality – The preview window has been improved to more accurately reflect the details and sharpness in photos at different zoom levels.

NEW FEATURES

  • NEW Import – Get photos from your camera to your computer, choose where you want the photos to go, assign metadata, and more.
  • NEW Tethered Shooting – Get your photos to your computer instantly and apply import settings. Currently supports Canon and Nikon.
  • NEW Soft Proofing – Simulate what your photo will look like when it’s printed.
  • NEW Metadata Templates – Add metadata to a group of photos using presets. This allows you to choose and save only the information you want applied to your photos.
  • NEW Video Browsing & Organizing – Now supports viewing video files so you can organize those as well. Copy, move, name, add metadata, and more.
  • NEW Custom Sorting – This option in Browse allows you to put your photos in any order you choose.
  • NEW Batch Rename – Rename all of your photos in a batch to add unique information to filenames.
  • NEW Edit Capture Date – Adjust date and time on your photos so they match the actual date and time they were taken.
  • NEW Auto Advance – Automatically switch to the next photo during the culling process when rating or tagging photos.
  • Additional Camera & Lens Support — Added support for several new cameras and many new lenses.
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Cinema 5D Sigma Yamaki-san Interview

Sigma’s CEO Yamaki-san talks about the new Sigma lenses with Cinema 5D and while the new native FE lenses from Sigma are basically just their DSLR counterparts without the need for a Sigma MC-11 they now offer lens correction. The Sigma FE lenses might offer slightly better image quality than their adapted counterparts and are a great addition to the Sony lineup until Sigma starts making some custom glass just for Sony FE cameras.

14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art $899
20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art $899
24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art $849
35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art $899
50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art $949
70mm F 2.8 DG MACRO | Art New Design
85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art $1,199
105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art New Design
135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art $1,399

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Sony a7III: Mechanical Shutter vs Silent, Interview, Time-Lapse, Rolling Shutter and More

Camera Labs gives us our first look at how well the Sony a7III electronic shutter works and it’s not much better than other cameras so the Sony a7III electronic shutter should be reserved for subjects not in motion. So far I remain really impressed with how much Sony packed into the a7III, but they really need to put internal intervalometers in their cameras for time-lapse work, there is simply no excuse in 2018 not to have one.

Sony a7III: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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Manfrotto Befree Advanced Alpha Edition


If you are looking to accessorize your Sony alpha camera and do not have a tripod yet than the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Alpha might interest you. It’s an interesting design, but I kind of wish it was carbon fiber. You can see the details below and Manfrotto will sell it here soon.

Product Information:
The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Alpha travel tripod is a special version of the Befree Advanced Lever dedicated to all Sony α camera users who want maximum performance and stability in all shooting positions.

The plate is designed to match Sony α7 and Sony α9 camera bodies*, to ensure perfect grip, even in the most angled camera shots. The front jut of the plate physically blocks the camera, preventing any play both on tilt and rotational movements, always keeping the camera stuck to the head plate. The result is impressive camera stability, which takes image sharpness to the highest level. The plate is also fully compatible with the world’s most widespread standard head attachments: Manfrotto RC2and Arca-swiss style. With this aluminium plate fixed to the camera, all Manfrotto heads and almost all tripod heads on the market featuring Arca-style attachments can be set up rapidly and effortlessly, without disassembling components. Read More »

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Native Sigma FE Lenses Now Available For Preorder


Most of the Sigma Art lenses that were announced a few days ago are now available for pre-order at B&H Photo.

14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art $899
20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art $899
24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art $849
35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art $899
50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art $949
70mm F 2.8 DG MACRO | Art New Design
85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art $1,199
105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art New Design
135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art $1,399

Sony a7III: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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Sigma MC-11 Firmware Update 1.09


It has become compatible with the SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM | Art for SIGMA.

● With the SGV lenses*1 listed below, it has improved AF performance in the peripheral areas of the image as well as when the “Eye AF” function is selected.
● With lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11, it has corrected the release time lag which occurred during flash photography.*2
※ Before updating the MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh.
*1 SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art, SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art, SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art, SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
*2 Please note that this does not guarantee accurate operation with all the lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11.

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