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Here are some great shots taken with the Olympus E-PL1 by our friend Peter Ewen from his recent trip to Mexico. We thought the pictures really showcased the ability of this micro 4/3 camera from Olympus. Small, compact and full of features it’s a great camera to travel with. Feel free to leave a comment for Peter if you’d like. BTW, Peter’s day job is Director,  Product Marketing, DSLR for Olympus. Bergen County Camera has a full line of Olympus 4/3 cameras, lenses and accessories.

Canon 7D Firmware 1.2.1

Version 1.2.1 incorporates the following improvements and fixes. { from the Canon Website }

1. Extends the timing at which the high temperature warning indicator is displayed and the timing of automatic shut down of the camera due to a rise in internal temperature during Live View or EOS Movie functions.
2. Optimizes program shift when the ISO setting of the camera is set to AUTO.
3. Corrects a misspelling in the French-language menu. 
4. Corrects a phenomenon in which vertical magenta-colored banding appears in still images taken in movie-shooting mode.
   (This only occurs when in Manual exposure mode and when the ISO speed is set to “H”. Note that this phenomenon only affects units with Firmware Version 1.2.0)

Firmware Version 1.2.1 is for cameras with firmware up to version 1.2.0. If the camera’s firmware is already version 1.2.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Note that cameras with firmware Version 1.2.1, 1.2.0 cannot be downgraded to a previous firmware version (such as Version 1.1.0).

Be sure to read the instructions on the download  page before proceeding with the update.

We’ve received several phone calls starting today about Leica’s new firmware for the M9. Although this was a rumor earlier today, it is now confirmed as I just received the official announcement from Leica. The M9 firmware version 1.116 is now available for download for registered owners of the M9.

Leica M9 v1.116 firmware download    Full Firmware installation instructions

Leica M9 Downloads Index with full info about the camera, detailed instructions and available downloads. Please give us a call if you have any questions.

This firmware updates the following as taken from the Leica announcement:

The improvements in the Firmware Version 1.116 are:

Camera Performance:

• Faster zooming into the last picture taken.
• Speed of SD-card formatting enhanced.
• Image quality of “thumbnail” pictures improved.
• SD- Card compatibility improved*
• correction at ISO 2500, interpolated for intermediate ISO steps.
• New ISO setting-related vignetting correction: strongest correction at ISO 160, and lowest
• Magenta colour shift correction for the following wide angle lenses improved: M 18mm/f3.8 ASPH (11649), M 21mm/f2.8 ASPH (11135), M 24mm/f3.8 ASPH (11648), M 28mm/f2 ASPH (11604), M 28mm/f2.8 ASPH (11606)

Bug fixes:

• Transfer of large data amounts to a Mac in USB-Mass storage mode.
  Sensor cleaning mode with battery capacity <50%.
  Function “Deleting all images” while zoomed picture is shown on screen.
  Function “Deleting all images” from a SD card with non-M9 pictures on it.
  Interrupting a long exposure by switching off the camera.
  Zooming into pictures with “Vintage B+W” setting.
  Max aperture value” in EXIF data corrected for the following lenses: M 35mm/f1.4 (11869, 11870, 11860), M 50mm/f0.95 ASPH. (11602), M 50mm/f1.2 (11820), M 135mm/f3.4 APO (11889), M 135mm/f4 (11851, 11861)
  Wording issues in English, Japanese and traditional Chinese menus
  Various other minor bug fixes.
   

February 17, 2010 7:00pm-10:00pm – Tickets – $25

This event will take place at the Park Ridge Marriott, 300 Brae Blvd., Park Ridge (map and directions) Tickets are availabe from Bergen County Camera in Westwood or Englewood or by calling 201-664-4113. Tickets will not be available at the door.

This will be the third time we’ve hosted a Canon basic class at the Park Ridge Marriott. This class is always highly rated, and is a great way to learn more about your Canon EOS Digital SLR. Everyone who attends will receive a 100 page Canon basic guidebook to follow along with during class and to review afterwards.

Canon Digital Learning Center Class

Here’s the course description from Canon:
Enter the world of the digital SLR and learn about your camera, and how to make great pictures with it. We’ll take you out of “automatic”, but we won’t overload you with too much detail.  You’ll see many examples of great photography, and learn techniques to use exposure, composition, flash, and a variety of lenses to get the same types of results. Our Basic Discovery Day class is a three-hour investment in your EOS digital SLR that will pay dividends over and over as you grow with your camera system.
 
During this course you will:

• Become familiar with the operation and features of your EOS camera, and discover how and when to control them for dramatic results
• Learn to expand your creative options, using different camera features and photographic techniques to evolve your pictures from snapshots to photographs
• See actual examples of how Canon lenses and Speedlite flashes can be used to add impact to your pictures

Eager to learn more about your EOS Digital SLR before attending an EOS Discovery Day? Just stopy by Bergen County Camera or give us a call 201-664-4113 (Westwood) or 201-871-4113 (Englewood)

Nikon D700 DSLR

Firmware uprades are part of routine maintenance and give you all the latest and updated functionality for your camera. Bergen County Camera is always ready to assist you to upgrade your firmware. Many times when can do this on the spot, but it is always better to call ahead and let us know when you are planning to stop by. If you are more DIY, you can visit the Nikon D700 download page and choose the v1.02 firmware and follow the instructions. The process is pretty straightforward and takes less than 15 minutes.

Nikon’s list of fixes for this firmware update include:

Nikon’s download center for all digital products is located here