Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Canon 7D Mark II Firmware Version 1.5

Canon 7D Mark II Firmware Version 1.5

Canon has released a firmware update for the EOS 7D Mark II. Firmware version 1.5 provides the following fixes:


  • Improves AF accuracy when used in combination with the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM lens or EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens.
  • Fixes a phenomenon in which, in very rare cases, the “Peripheral illumination correction” is applied inconsistently.
  • Fixes a phenomenon in which, while performing an EF lens firmware update, the progress bar displayed on the LCD monitor may freeze at 100% even though the update has been completed.
  • Fixes a processing error in relation to the leap second for the “Geotag information appended to image” and “Log data” GPS functions.
  • Fixes a phenomenon, where at the time of shooting in very rare cases “Err 70” occurs, or the shutter does not release.

You can download the firmware update here on Canon’s website.

Monday, September 28, 2015

SALE Bowens Mosaic Solo On-Camera LED Light

Tom and I use LED lights a LOT in our photography. We use LED lights for flowers, macro, frogs, and to create light and shadows during our urban exploration photography.

SALE Bowens Mosaic Solo On-Camera LED Light

Part Number: VB1400
Web Price: $149.00
Availability: In-Stock
SPECIAL PROMOTION Promotional Price: $89.95

The compact and lightweight Mosaic Solo, with 72 high-powered, long-life, daylight balanced LEDs is the perfect light for interviews, vox pops and piece to camera video shots and is also ideal for portrait and product photography.

The size and weight of this versatile light makes it great for use on HD-DSLR and video cameras alike and its wide format design creates a broader spread of light that provides the wider cover required for typical 16:9 framing.

The compact and lightweight Mosaic Solo, with 72 high-powered, long-life, daylight balanced LEDs is the perfect light for interviews, vox pops and piece to camera video shots and is also ideal for portrait and product photography.

The size and weight of this versatile light makes it great for use on HD-DSLR and video cameras alike and its wide format design creates a broader spread of light that provides the wider cover required for typical 16:9 framing.
Multiple power options mean that high-quality daylight is achievable in or out of the studio with the light positioned on or off-camera or even hand-held. The beautiful daylight output of the Solo creates a flattering soft light with accurate skin tones. Light output can be steplessly altered to suit your needs with the built-in dimmer or with the diffuser and filter set included with this kit.

Features:
Go Anywhere Lighting.

Lightweight yet durable body.
Runs from readily available AA batteries.
Can be powered by AC adaptor or from the supplied D-Tap power cable.

Long-life LED bulbs. Low power LEDs for long battery life.

Versatility.
Mount Horizontally or Vertically using the hotshot swivel mount provided.
Standard 1/4" screw mount fits most lighting stands.
Small and light enough to be hand-held.

Your subject in the best light.
Daylight balanced with wide 70ยบ beam angle.
Steplessly variable dimmer from 100 - 0%.
Opal diffuser and Tungsten filters included.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

PPA Super 1 Day Applying Textures to Photographs

PPA Super 1 Day Applying Textures to Photographs

Super 1 Day Photography Workshops
Super 1 Day Photography Workshops. For two weeks in October, dozens of studios across the country will invite attendees to join daily workshops featuring portrait and wedding photography, posing and lighting, digital retouching and workflow, and sales and marketing strategies. It's a chance you won't want to miss—a full day of photography education brought to you by fellow professional photographers. All photographic classes will be held October 5-19, 2015, so you'll be able to find one that fits your educational needs and your schedule! Register for a $99 Super 1 Day class online by September 29, 2015. After September 29th, registration must be done on-site (space permitting) for $120. FYI, 100% of the payment goes to PPA, not to me :-)

Hamden CTApplying Textures to Photographs
Click here to register.

Course #CT01
Lisa Cuchara
Texture is that extra something, that signature trademark that can really set a photo apart. In this workshop, Lisa Cuchara discusses how to use texture as a great photographic tool to enhance your images.

Watch and learn as Lisa shows you how to apply various textures to your own images and discover the difference they can make! Explore the different moods, feeling and emotions you can elicit from a photo just by using this technique. Discuss the differences in the textures, what blending can do and how your selections can make the picture warmer, softer, more antiquated, grungier – whatever direction you want to take the image!

This workshop is a great experience for intermediate level photographers who want to go delve further into the concept of texture. You'll learn how to collect and use your own textures, how to remove them from part of an image, and how to manipulate color within a texture. Gets hands-on as you take photos to use as textures and walk the process all the way through from beginning to end.

Course Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Items to Bring: camera, laptop with Adobe Photoshop installed, Wacom tablet (recommended by not required)

Location: 
BREA Studios
2911 Dixwell Ave
Suite 108
Hamden, CT 06514
203-288-8151
Instructor Contact:
breaphotos@comcast.net
203-288-0885
Instructor Website:
http://www.BREAphotos.com

Saturday, September 26, 2015

TIME will be livestreaming Sunday's lunar eclipse

TIME will be livestreaming Sunday's lunar eclipse

This information was copy pasted from http://time.com/4044307/supermoon-lunar-eclipse/

"Three decades have passed since the last time Earth was witness to the triple crown of lunar events — a full moon, a lunar eclipse, and a lunar perigee all at the same time — and now people in north America will be able to see a “supermoon eclipse” this weekend. A lunar eclipse is when the Earth comes between the full moon and the sun. Although completely in the Earth’s shadow, the moon still receives a bit of reddish sunlight. Unlike a solar eclipse, there’s no special equipment needed to view it. A supermoon is when the moon is in perigee, or the closest point to the Earth it will reach. Sunday’s moon will be about 14% larger than normal, according to NASA. There have only been five times since 1900 where the supermoon has coincided with a total lunar eclipse— and the next won’t happen for another 18 years. Begin looking to the moon around 8 p.m. EDT on Sunday Sept 27, with the total eclipse setting in around 10 p.m. But if there’s cloud cover or you’re unable to get to a clear patch of sky then a livestream will be on TIME.com, hosted by Slooh. The stream will be hosted by Paul Cox and Bob Berman."

Supermoon and Harvest Moon to Coincide With Lunar Eclipse in Rare Celestial Event Sunday Night

Sunday's lunar Eclipse -- watch the lunar Eclipse on Sunday, live or streamed.
Where will you be in 18 years for the next one???

Penumbral Eclipse begins Sep 27 at 8:11:47 PM
Partial Eclipse begins       Sep 27 at 9:07:13 PM
Full Eclipse begins             Sep 27 at 10:11:12 PM
Maximum Eclipse             Sep 27 at 10:47:09 PM
Full Eclipse ends                Sep 27 at 11:23:05 PM
Partial Eclipse ends          Sep 28 at 12:27:05 AM
Penumbral Eclipse ends   Sep 28 at 1:22:31 AM

A spectrum of lunar events will occur Sunday evening in an event that won't happen for another 18 years. A lunar eclipse will coincide with a supermoon on Sept. 27 at 9:07 p.m. EDT. As the moon will be in its closest proximity to Earth, it will appear up to 14 percent larger. This supermoon, also called a harvest moon due to its occurrence falling at the beginning of the autumn season, will have an extra characteristic.
Known as a blood moon, the moon will pass behind behind the Earth into its shadow, resulting in a red tint across its surface.

TIME will be livestreaming Sunday's lunar eclipse

When the Eclipse Happens Worldwide

Lunar eclipses look approximately the same all over the world and happen at the same time.
The times displayed are accurate to around 2-3 seconds.
Event
UTC Time
Time in New Haven*
Visible in New Haven
Penumbral Eclipse begins
Sep 28 at 12:11:47 AM
Sep 27 at 8:11:47 PM
Yes
Partial Eclipse begins
Sep 28 at 1:07:13 AM
Sep 27 at 9:07:13 PM
Yes
Full Eclipse begins
Sep 28 at 2:11:12 AM
Sep 27 at 10:11:12 PM
Yes
Maximum Eclipse
Sep 28 at 2:47:09 AM
Sep 27 at 10:47:09 PM
Yes
Full Eclipse ends
Sep 28 at 3:23:05 AM
Sep 27 at 11:23:05 PM
Yes
Partial Eclipse ends
Sep 28 at 4:27:05 AM
Sep 28 at 12:27:05 AM
Yes
Penumbral Eclipse ends
Sep 28 at 5:22:31 AM
Sep 28 at 1:22:31 AM
Yes
* The Moon is above the horizon during this eclipse, so with good weather conditions in New Haven, the entire eclipse is visible.
The magnitude of the eclipse is 1.276.
The total duration of the eclipse is 5 hours, 11 minutes.
The total duration of the partial phases is 2 hours, 8 minutes.
The duration of the full eclipse is 1 hour, 12 minutes.

Friday, September 25, 2015

2 Lil Owls some awesome textures on sale this week

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