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Blue Crane Digital – Canon EOS 60D in Brief Laminated Reference Card
A laminated reference card for your camera bag Foldable, laminated hinges allow the inBrief to lie flat in your camera bag Answers the most common questions about camera operation and customization Index and panels are color coded for quickly finding your answer Laminated 100LB card stock resists wear and weather If you decide to carry the user manual in your camera bag, you may discover that finding the answer to your question can be a time-consuming and frustrating experience. That’s why Blue Crane Digital developed an abbreviated field reference guide for your digital SLR. The inBrief reference card answers most camera operation questions quickly and easily. The information is arranged logically for ease of use, and the card is laminated Continue ReadingBlue Crane Digital – Canon EOS 60D in Brief Laminated Reference Card
CANON ANNOUNCES the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS
Canon unveils the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II – the ideal telephoto lens for aspiring photographers London, UK, 13th June 2011 – Canon today announces the launch of its latest high-quality telephoto zoom lens. The new EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II is a compact and affordable lens, offering powerful telephoto performance combined with high image quality, making it ideal for photographers wanting to get closer to the action. The versatile new lens enables photographers to shoot a variety of subjects due to its variable focal range. It’s ideal for shooting anything from portraits to longer-distance subjects, such as wildlife, sports, or even features within a landscape – ensuring the moment is always captured in impressive detail. The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 Continue ReadingCANON ANNOUNCES the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS
CANON EOS 60D FIRMWARE UPDATE Version 1.1.0
Download here. Changes: Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following fixes and improvements. 1. Fixes a phenomenon where the wireless built-in flash settings are reset to defaults when the battery is removed from the camera. 2. Fixes an intermittent phenomenon where image-rotation information is not recognized correctly when shooting with the camera in the vertical position depending on the timing of the shutter release. Firmware Version 1.1.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.9. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Autofocus Lens Preview Mfr# 2042B002
When I purchased my CANON EOS 60D I bought a CANON 50mm f1.8 lens to go with it. The performance from that lens is just amazing but what’s even more amazing is the price which is in the $100 range. The lens has suited my needs perfectly until recently. Since the first of the year my website work has included subjects that require a shorter focal length for wide angle shots. As an example I was taking pictures of some fishing rods and I had to move the tripod into the bathroom to get enough distance to get the rod completely in the lens. So after a bit of research I decided to try another inexpensive Canon lens. This Continue ReadingCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Autofocus Lens Preview Mfr# 2042B002
CANON EOS 60D 1.0.9 FIRMWARE UPDATE
March 24 CANON released the latest BIOS UPDATE for the CANON 60D. You can download it by clicking here. Firmware Version 1.0.9 incorporates the following fixes and changes. 1. Changes the name of the feature called “Art Filters” to “Creative Filters” (which is used in markets other than Japan) in the Japanese version to make the terms consistent. (This change only applies to the Japanese version and does not apply to other language versions.) 2. Fixes a phenomenon where the camera may operate abnormally when it is set to Quick Mode AF during Live View shooting immediately after capturing an image with the C.Fn II-1 Long exposure noise reduction setting set to [2: On] and a shutter speed setting of Continue ReadingCANON EOS 60D 1.0.9 FIRMWARE UPDATE