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Tamron Announces Issues With 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD and 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Lenses, SONY E-Mount

Notice about 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) Operation
 
Dear Tamron product users and potential purchasers. Thank you for your interest in Tamron products.
 
We would like to announce that we found some issues with our new lens, 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) for SONY mirrorless cameras, which will be released on May 14, 2020.
 
Symptom
 

• A malfunction of Inner body image stabilizer occurs when used at about 70-85mm focal length and at more than 5.5m of object distance.

Applicable camera models: a7 II
 
Please turn the inner body image stabilizer function “OFF” when you use this lens at less than an 85mm focal length.
 

• When you use flashes, there is a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the shutter and the flash release.

Applicable camera models: a7, a7 II, a7R, a7R II, a7S, a7S II, a5000, a5100, a6000 a6300, a6500, NEX-3N, NEX-5R, NEX-5T, NEX-7, NEX-F3, NEX-6
 
We are currently working on the cause of the error and expect this to be solved with a firmware update. Early June is the target date for the release of the firmware update.
 
Regarding the firmware updating process, please be assured that the process is accomplished directly through the SONY camera and supported by the Sony firmware updating function. As soon as the process is finalized, we will explain the process in detail on our website.
 
We sincerely apologize to all users and potential purchasers for any inconvenience this issue may cause.
 

Notice about 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046) Operation
 
Dear Tamron product users and potential purchasers.
 
Thank you for your interest in Tamron products.
 
We would like to announce that we found an issue with our 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046) for SONY mirrorless cameras.
 
Symptom
 

• When you use flashes, there is a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the shutter and the flash release.

Applicable camera models: a7, a7 II, a7R, a7R II, a7S, a7SII, a5000, a5100, a6000, a6300, a6500, NEX-3N, NEX-5R, NEX-5T, NEX-7, NEX-F3, NEX-6
 
We are currently working on the cause of the error and for the solution to this matter. We expect this issue to be resolved very shortly and we will release a firmware update at that time.
 
Regarding the firmware updating process, please be assured that the process is accomplished directly through the SONY camera and supported by the Sony firmware updating function. As soon as the process is finalized, we will explain the process in detail on our website.
 
We sincerely apologize to all users and potential purchasers for any inconvenience this issue may cause.

Notice about 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) Operation
Notice about 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046) Operation

Nikon posts an impairment loss of 5.7 billion yen (About $53 Million) for the fixed assets held by Imaging Product Business.

Nikon Releases Notice Regarding Recognition of Extraordinary Losses and Reversal of Deferred Tax Assets

From Nikon on May 12, 2020:

NIKON CORPORATION (hereinafter “the Company”) expects to post extraordinary losses and to reverse a part of deferred tax assets in its non-consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with Japanese GAAP, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.

Using the future plan that reflects the impact and more caused by the spread of COVID-19 to business activities, the Company has assessed an indication that fixed assets may be impaired, performed valuation of financial assets, and examined the recoverability of deferred tax assets.

As a result, the Company has decided to post an impairment loss of 5.7 billion yen for the fixed assets held by Imaging Product Business. And for Nikon Metrology NV, the Company’s consolidated subsidiary, a loss on valuation of the investments in subsidiaries and affiliates and provision for loss on business of subsidiaries and affiliates will be recognized 6.7 billion yen and 9.2 billion yen, respectively. The Company has also decided to reverse a part of deferred tax assets and post deferred tax expenses of 20.6 billion yen. However, the losses associated with the subsidiary mentioned above will have no impact on the consolidated financial results, as those losses will be eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

Nikon PR (PDF)

Duplicating Graphics, Effortlessly in Photoshop

A new #PHOMO episode Paul Trani teaches a little known step-and-repeat trick, duplicating graphics, effortlessly in Photoshop. From Adobe YT channel

Nintendo Introduced Direct Mini today, a surprise

A new Nintendo Direct Mini is here! Watch now to see more than 25 minutes of news on a selection of Nintendo Switch games coming this year. 
00:23 - Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition
04:26 - 2K Games 
06:09 - MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order 
07:20 - Shinsekai: Into the Depths 
08:23 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons 
09:44 - Good Job! 
10:48 - Catherine: Full Body 
11:43 - Ring Fit Adventure 
13:13 - King's Bounty II 
14:10 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 
14:47 - ARMS 
15:24 - BRAVELY DEFAULT II 
19:42 - Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics 
21:33 - Ninjala 
22:47 - Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy 
23:14 - Panzer Dragoon: Remake 
23:40 - What's Coming to Nintendo Switch? 
25:15 - Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass 

 Please note, while the presentation mentions a "Ver.1.1.0 Update" for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you will need to connect to the internet and download the latest update data on April 1st to enjoy the Bunny Day event. Here is how to upgrade

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Offering Free Access To Online Classes

If you are looking to while away your time during these hard time, Perhaps it is better invest your time to learn something, Photography. PPA is offering more than 1100 opportunities.

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Provides Free Access to Over 1,100 Online Classes

From PPA:

Unlock all of PPA's Education

Make the most of your downtime; over the next few weeks we are unlocking all of our education.

Times are tough - we need to be at our best. More kindness. More patience. More giving. And we at PPA want to pitch in to make things a little easier. What better way to spend your time at home than preparing your business for when things kick back into high gear?

That’s why PPA is opening ALL of our online education to ALL photographers and small business owners worldwide for the next two weeks.

All you need to do is create a free account to access over 1,100+ online classes. If you already have a PPA account, login to access all of PPA's education.

Paris Museum Collections Releases Images of 100,000 Artworks For Public Use

Paris Musées is a public entity that oversees the 14 municipal museums of Paris, including the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Petit Palais, and the Catacombs. Users can download a file that contains a high definition (300 DPI) image, a document with details about the selected work, and a guide of best practices for using and citing the sources of the image.

“Making this data available guarantees that our digital files can be freely accessed and reused by anyone or everyone, without any technical, legal or financial restraints, whether for commercial use or not,” reads a press release shared by Paris Musées.

Paris Art Deluge