Canon 5D MKIII: light leak issue “officially” over
Canon has published a new product advisory notice about the light leak phenomenon on the Canon 5D MKIII. Looks like there is nothing to worry about anymore.
Phenomenon
In extremely dark environments, if the LCD panel illuminates, the displayed exposure value may change. However, based on the results of extensive testing this change in exposure value will not noticeably affect the captured image.
Affected Product
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera
*Products whose sixth digit in the serial number is 1 or 2 are affected.
For example, “xxxxx1xxxxxx” or “xxxxx2xxxxxx” ([x] represents any optional number.)
Support
Under almost all shooting conditions (including dark environments) this phenomenon will not affect your captured images. However, if you would like Canon to inspect your camera, we will provide this service free of charge upon request beginning in mid-May. Please contact Canon using the information below to request service.
This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
Please register the EOS 5D Mark III. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when service updates are available. If you already registered, please ensure you are opted-in to receive the notification.
Canon 5D MKIII
Finally has arrived. Thanks to the help of Thierry and Fabrizio from Sabatini distributor I was able to put my hands on my new Canon 5D MKIII.
The Camera looks really good and it plays even better. From the first tests I made, shooting some simple pics, the performance at high iso are really good.
I also love the beautiful 3.2-inch 1,040,000 pixel LCD display and the new magnesium body.
The buttons are also well placed and the ergonomy is good.
Another great improvement is the autofocus. Finally the Mark III focuses VERY fast. I really had major problems with the MK II in this area when was dark or the subject was moving fast.
Installed Cinestyle and it works fine also with the MK III. The videos at 6400 iso looks nothing less than stunning.
I was able to prove that the Rolling shutter issue has been significantly minimized.
I’ll make some more specific tests in the next day. Probably I will also use it for an assignment on Thursday and share some more feelings about it.
Fuji X100 Focusing Tips
I’ve been shooting with the X100 for several months and it became my favourite street photography camera. Few weeks ago I used it in a Masterfile stock production and gave it to the models to simulate a couple playing around. At a certain point the male model told me he has some difficulties to focus correctly the girl in front of him.
I had the same problems in the beginning using this camera and I thought that may be useful to share few simple tips I found on Steve Huff Blog on how to increase your X100 experience.
Love this Guy :) An open letter to Canon
An open letter to Canon from safetyhammer on Vimeo.
And if you have time have a look to the other video he posted on his Vimeo Channel: http://vimeo.com/safetyhammer
Best Camera Ad Ever: Fuji X100 for Japanese market
0:06 – Like a Stray dog, I take pictures here and there
0:18 – If you call a photograph a record, I say It’s more of a memory
0:27 – The story, Someday will be gone
0:31 – But the memory will remain forever
0:35 – The by-gone days will be felt close-by
0:44 – A Picture, those who take, and those taken through the work of the lens,
0:50 – furthermore, add the camera, That is a threesome right?
1:08 – I wonder If this world is just a graveyard
1:27 – I wonder if Im still alive.
Another walk with the Fuji X100
This morning another short walk to the market near my flat to buy some shells for lunch. I took with me my new Fuji X100 to test it.
I took a portrait of a woman that was selling vegetables just next to the fish market. Iso 800 1/200 f2. I love this camera 
Click on the image to see a larger version.
Fuji X100: First test in Rome
Today I went in town to test my brand new Fuji X100. After reading several reviews and followed a couple of well informed forums I decided to buy it. Really enjoyed the experience.
Remind me very old film cameras and I really love the viewfinder. Here we have a couple of pics I took during my walk. Click on the image to see a larger version.
Workbench
A shot of my workbench.
Lumix GH2 Street Photo test
Some street photography with my friend Alessandro, in the center of Rome to test my new Panasonic Lumix GH2 with 14-140 lens (28-280 equivalent).
Panasonic Lumix GH2
I’m a Canon guy, but i’ve been looking for a while for a lightweight camera to carry always with me (5DMKII or 7D with a decent lens are quite heavy). I tried the G12 for a while but i was not happy. Then I tried the GH2 and after a couple of hours I decided to go for it. Its a wonderful camera with really incredible video too.