Month: August 2020

Canon EOS 1DX MK3 Firmware Update August 2020

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Canon has released a firmware update for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. The big item of note is the enhancement to AF for improved face and eye recognition at distance. What this means in practice will take some time to ascertain. With the current lock down it is difficult to get out to test.

Firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:

  • Enhancements when using Browser Remote:
    • The image list displayed will be refreshed automatically on the browser.
    • On the shooting screen of the browser, you can set the movie resolution and a high frame rate.
    • On the shooting screen of the browser, you can change the movie shooting mode.
    • On the shooting screen of the browser, Live View will be displayed as soon as you select the movie shooting button.
  • Enhances Auto Focus (AF) for improved face and eye recognition at greater distances.
  • Fixes a phenomenon that may occur during viewfinder shooting, in which the shutter may not be released or the camera may not operate in the following settings:
    • In One-Shot AF mode, when the AF Area Selection Mode is set as Zone AF, Large Zone AF or Automatic Selection AF.
    • In AI Servo AF, when direct AF point selection is made using the smart controller.
    • When the Register/Recall Shooting Function is assigned to the AE Lock button, in the Custom Controls.
  • Connectivity during FTP transmission has been improved.
  • Improves Wi-Fi connectivity when using the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9.
  • Fixes a phenomenon, in which the card access time may take longer when using certain CFexpress cards.

Download firmware v.1.2.0 for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III at Canon USA

COVID Update Antarctica Emperor Penguins Expedition Delayed until 2022

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As a direct result of the continuing COVID-19 crisis that originated in China and the continual travel bans and closure of countries around the world my 2020 November expedition to Gould Bay in Antarctica to photograph Emperor Penguins is being delayed until 2022. This expedition remains sold out. Full details are on my website in the Workshops link.

 

Post Production Video #2 Adobe Lightroom CC – Mongolia Pallas Cat

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Today I am releasing the second in a new series of videos on instructional photographic discussion and post production. These videos are something I have been meaning to to do for quite a while now but due to my extensive travels have not had time to shoot and edit. The silver lining in the current COVID crisis is that I have finally had the time to sit down and start to not only process some of my photographs, but also document the process and explain my post production step-by-step; as well as discuss a little of the back story behind the photographs and my thought process on the capture. If you enjoy this video please drop me a comment and let me know so that I can do more of them. It is my intention to share not only the post production process, but also my thoughts behind the actions as well as additional videos on printing and colour management. It also helps me if you hit the subscribe button in You Tube, which will mean you are always up to date on the latest video.

 

Fine Art Greeting Cards Now Available to Order Online

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By request, Fine Art Greeting Cards are now available through my online Melrakki Store. Greeting cards come as a set of four different Artist Cards complete with envelopes and are printed on archival MUSEO acid-free cotton-rag paper. Cards measure 5 1/2″ x 7 3/8″ in size, 220 GSM paper weight and are pre-scored and folded. The cards are blank inside to allow for custom hand written messages and are supplied with matching high quality envelopes. Photographs are printed onto the cards with the highest quality ink-jet printing to the same exacting standard as my Fine Art Limited Edition Prints – they are identical. The back of each card includes information about the photograph.

Cards are ideal for Birthdays, Christmas, Anniversary, Get Well or any other special occasion when you want to send only the best. Cards can be ordered online in sets of 4, 8, 12, 16 and a 20 and you can choose from Penguins, Wolves, Pallas Cat, Polar Bear, Arctic Fox, Snowy Owls, Namibia Desert or Icebergs. You can check out the full range and place your order online HERE. A few sample images included below from some of the card options.