Author: John Tworsky

Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 7.1 Release Candidate

John Tworsky

Adobe Labs has released Adobe Camera Raw version 7.1 RC on May 5th (release candidate – the final step before production and one step past beta) to accommodate several newer digital cameras and lens profiles. This is an Adobe Labs beta product so there can be some issues but for someone who’s just purchased a new camera without current Adobe Camera Raw support, you may want to give it a try. Rest assured though a full tested version will be released soon. If you’d like to try the beta software visit the Adobe Labs Camera Raw page for this download. Please feel free to offer you feedback on this beta product by using the link from the Adobe Labs Camera Raw page listed above. ACR 7.1 RC was recently released and will expire when the official version in released.

Here’s the list of newly supported cameras.

  • Canon EOS 1D X
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • Canon EOS 60Da
  • Canon PowerShot G1 X
  • Fuji FinePix F505EXR
  • Fuji FinePix F605EXR
  • Fuji FinePix F770EXR
  • Fuji FinePix F775EXR
  • Fuji FinePix HS30EXR
  • Fuji FinePix HS33EXR
  • Nikon D4
  • Nikon D800
  • Nikon D800E
  • Olympus OM-D E-M5
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
  • Pentax K-01
  • RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
  • Samsung NX20
  • Samsung NX210
  • Samsung NX1000
  • Sony Alpha NEX-VG20
  • Sony SLT-A57

Additional Lens Profiles added

Canon EF 35mm f/2 Canon
Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Canon
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D Nikon
Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Nikon
Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Nikon

Photo Excursions May and June

John Tworsky

Additional information is available by clicking on any trip name listed below.

All classes include:

  • Informational session Thursday evening before the trip – photography suggestions and event preparation
  • Trip themed focus session on the Saturday before the trip – suggestions on how and what to shoot
  • Photo Critique and trip roundup at a Saturday focus session a week or two after the trip

Bronx Zoo – Sunday May 20, 2012
$129.99 Register

Bronx Zoo Trip

New York Botanical Gardens Bronx, NY – Sunday, June 10, 2012
Early bird pricing through May 19, 2012 $99.99 – After May 19: $129.99 with registration required. Register

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Please give us a call or send an email if you have any questions about our photo excursions. Hope you can join us!

 

Free Saturday Focus Sessions – May – June

John Tworsky

Focus sessions are free and take place in the Westwood store from 9:30 am – 10 am and our Englewood location from 10:30 am – 11:00 am. All sessions will allow for questions and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about.

Hit the “Like Button” to let your friends know. Have suggestions for future focus sessions? Feel free to leave a comment.

Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

May 5th – Outdoor Sports

May 12th – Eastern State Penitentiary Trip Review

May 19th – Landscape Photography

May 26th – Memorial Day – No Focus Session

June 2 – Bronx Zoo Review

June 9 – Flower Photography / NY Botanical Garden Trip Photography

June 16 – Flash Diffusers

June 23 – New York Botanical Garden Trip Review

June 30 – Fireworks Photography

These are free events – bring a friend along if you’d like. Share with your friends on Facebook – Click the Like button below. Hope you can join us!

Photo Excursions April – June

John Tworsky

Additional information is available by clicking on any trip name listed below.

Eastern State Penitentiary – Sunday, April 29, 2012
$159.99 Register

Eastern State Penitentiary

Bronx Zoo – Sunday May 20, 2012
Early bird pricing through April 28, 2012 $99.99 – After April 28: $129.99 Register

Bronx Zoo Trip

New York Botanical Gardens Bronx, NY – Sunday, June 10, 2012
Early bird pricing through May 19, 2012 $99.99 – After May 19: $129.99 with registration required. Register

Register Now

Please give us a call or send an email if you have any questions about our photo excursions. Hope you can join us!

 

Free Saturday Focus Sessions – April – May

John Tworsky

Focus sessions are free and take place in the Westwood store from 9:30 am – 10 am and our Englewood location from 10:30 am – 11:00 am. All sessions will allow for questions and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about.

Hit the “Like Button” to let your friends know. Have suggestions for future focus sessions? Feel free to leave a comment.

Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

April 21st – Video with Your DSLR

April 28th – HDR Photography Intro

May 5th – Outdoor Sports

May 12th – Eastern State Penitentiary Trip Review

May 19th – Landscape Photography

May 26th – Memorial Day – No Focus Session

These are free events – bring a friend along if you’d like. Share with your friends on Facebook – Click the Like button below. Hope you can join us!

Adobe Camera Raw 6.7RC

John Tworsky

Adobe Labs has released Adobe Camera Raw version 6.7 RC on March 5th (release candidate – the final step before production and one step past beta) to accommodate several newer digital cameras and lens profiles. This is an Adobe Labs beta product so there can be some issues but for someone who’s just purchased a new camera without current Adobe Camera Raw support, you may want to give it a try. Rest assured though a full tested version will be released soon. If you’d like to try the beta software visit the Adobe Labs Camera Raw page for this download. Please feel free to offer you feedback on this beta product by using the link from the Adobe Labs Camera Raw page listed above. ACR 6.7 RC was recently released and will expire when the official version in released.

*Note – Lightroom 4 ships with a brand new Camera Raw version 7 so there is no need to update Lightroom 4. ACR 7 will be available later in the year.

Here’s the list of newly supported cameras.

  • Canon EOS 1D X
  • Canon EOS 5D Mk III
  • Canon PowerShot G1 X
  • Canon PowerShot S100V
  • Fuji FinePix F505EXR
  • Fuji FinePix F605EXR
  • Fuji FinePix HS30EXR
  • Fuji FinePix HS33EXR
  • Fuji FinePix X-S1
  • Nikon D4
  • Nikon D800
  • Nikon D800E

Additional Lens Profiles added

Lens Mount Lens Name
Canon Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 (IF)
Canon Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX II 12-24mm f/4 (IF)
Canon Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8 (IF) ASPHERICAL
Canon Tokina AT-X 535 PRO DX  50-135mm f/2.8 (IF)
Canon Tokina AT-X M35 PRO DX 35mm f/2.8 Macro
Canon Tokina AT-X M100 AF PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Canon Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Nikon Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 (IF)
Nikon Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX II 12-24mm f/4 (IF)
Nikon Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8 (IF) ASPHERICAL
Nikon Tokina AT-X 535 PRO DX  50-135mm f/2.8 (IF)
Nikon Tokina AT-X M35 PRO DX 35mm f/2.8 Macro
Nikon Tokina AT-X M100 AF PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Nikon Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Nikon Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Leica LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-M 75 mm f/2 ASPH.
Leica LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-M 90 mm f/2 ASPH.
Leica LEICA APO-TELYT-M 135 mm f/3.4 ASPH.
Leica LEICA ELMAR-M 24 mm f/3.8 ASPH.
Leica LEICA ELMARIT-M 28 mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Leica LEICA ELMARIT-M 90 mm f/2.8
Leica LEICA MACRO-ELMAR-M 90 mm f/4
Leica LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH.
Leica LEICA SUMMARIT-M 35 mm f/2.5
Leica LEICA SUMMARIT-M 50 mm f/2.5
Leica LEICA SUMMARIT-M 75 mm f/2.5
Leica LEICA SUMMARIT-M 90 mm f/2.5
Leica LEICA SUMMICRON-M 28 mm f/2 ASPH.
Leica LEICA SUMMICRON-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH.
Leica LEICA SUMMICRON-M 50 mm f/2
Leica LEICA SUMMILUX-M 21 mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Leica LEICA SUMMILUX-M 24 mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Leica LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Leica LEICA SUMMILUX-M 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Leica LEICA SUPER-ELMAR-M 18 mm f/3.8 ASPH.
Leica LEICA SUPER-ELMAR-M 21 mm f/3.4 ASPH.
Pentax Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC HSM
Pentax Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sony Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Sony Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC B011
Sony Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC HSM
Sony Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

 

Upcoming Photo Excursions

John Tworsky

Additional information is available by clicking on any trip name listed below.

Lakota Wolf Preserve in Columbia, NJ – Sunday, March 18, 2012
Price: $275 with registration required. Register
Our friends from Tamron will be joining us for this event. They will have an assortment of Tamron lenses to borrow and try during the trip.

Eastern State Penitentiary – Sunday, April 29, 2012
Early bird pricing through March 10 $129.99 – After March 10: $159.99  Register

Eastern State Penitentiary

Bronx Zoo – Sunday May 20, 2012
Early bird pricing through April 28, 2012 $99.99 – After April 28: $129.99 Register

Bronx Zoo Trip

New York Botanical Gardens Bronx, NY – Sunday, June 10, 2012
Early bird pricing through May 19, 2012 $99.99 – After May 19: $129.99 with registration required.  Register

Register Now