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Canon Releases Software Updates for Multiple Cameras

Canon USA has issued a number of software updates for it’s DSLR and compact digital cameras on their site.

The updates vary by camera model and operating system, but includes the company’s Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, WFT Utility, Picture Style Editor and Original Data Security Tools applications. Almost all of the company’s EOS digital SLR models receive software updates, as do four of their compact cameras.

Links to the updates for each camera:

Equipment List Review for Today’s Runway Shoot

Shawn Duffy posted his gear list for today’s Flaunt Runway Fashion Show shoot today so I thought I’d learn a lesson and do the same. I spent last evening recharging batteries, checking my gear’s working order, and reviewing camera operations.

Camera
Canon EOX 40D
Canon EOS XS
Canon Powershot S5IS

Lenses
Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM (on the 40D)
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II (probably won’t use it but its small)
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 II/III USM (on the 40D for portraits)
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon (on the XS)

Light
Canon Speedlite 580EX II
Canon Speedlite 430EX II

Filters
72mm soft spot filter for 28-135mm lens

Miscellaneous Photo Gear
8GB and 4GB CF cards (40D)
Three 4GB SD cards (XS and Powershot)
Two cleaning cloths
14 AA Eneloop batteries with charger
1 Extra 40D battery with charger
1 Extra XS battery with charger
Power strip
Laptop with power cord and Canon sync cable
Tripod
Small notebook and pen
IPOD

Shawn’s list is much longer, I think he bought out one of the local Ritz Camera’s inventory. Between the two of us I think we’ll have every contingency covered.

Looking for Advice – Best “Affordable” Tabletop Studio

One of the secrets of successful bloggers is that they are authorities, or subject matter experts, in the subjects they blog about.  Surprise!  I do not fit in that category.  I’m writing this blog to share the information I learn from experience and research.  I don’t pretend to be an authority but only hope to learn from sharing.  What this blog does afford me is the opportunity to ask questions from the more experienced photographers that stop by.  I’m going to take advantage of that right now.

I’m researching desktop studios for macro photography and have come across a number of options.  I’m looking at purchasing one of the following options for my wife and I for Christmas and would love some advice. Continue reading »

My Ideal Camera Bag Inventory

I ran across a holiday gift guide at Photo.net today and it got me dreaming.  Since purchasing my Canon EOS Rebel XS I’ve been looking around for the best equipment to fit my style and skill level.  Another requirement is that the purchase of any lens does not break my bank.  If I could fill a camera bag tomorrow with Canon equipment for my XS, this is what would be in it. Continue reading »