Get 25% off Capture One Upgrades, 20% off Style Kits
Phase One are offering 25% off the price of the regular upgrades available to existing Capture One Pro license holders. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade to version 12, now is the time. Note that this offer is not available to Pro for Sony or Pro for Fujifilm versions. Simply enter your email here and you’ll receive a one-time code to upgrade. In addition, Phase One are running a similar campaign for Style Kits where by entering your email here you’ll receive a one-time code for 20% off a Style Kit of your choice. Both offers run until April 24, 2019.
Capture One Pro 12.0.3 released provides support for Sony A6400, Panasonic S1 and S1R and Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4
Phase One, the company behind Capture One Pro RAW conversion and processing software has made a service release available for version 12. The latest version 12.0.3 adds RAW file support for a number of recently released, high-profile cameras including the Olympus OMD E-M1X, Sony A6400 and the full-frame Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and S1R. The addition of lens correction profiles continues unabated with the continuation of support for Fujinon XF and Leica SL lenses after several were added from both ranges in the last release. Profiles for five popular models from Tokina are also included in this release, while Nikon Z users will also be pleased to see that support has…
Zeiss Otus 1,4/100 specs leak
Serial leaker Nokishita Camera has published the specs of a long-rumoured Zeiss Otus 1,4/100 for Canon EF and Nikon F-mount bodies. Besides the already mentioned focal length and high-speed f/1.4 maximum aperture, the specifications leaked include: Mount: ZE (for Canon EF), ZF.2 (for Nikon F) Lens construction: 11 groups 14 elements Minimum focusing distance: 1.0m Maximum magnification: 1: 8.6 Filter size: 86mm Maximum diameter: 100.7mm Focus ring diameter: 90.0mm Length (including the lens cap): ZE: 152.3mm ZF.2: 150.1mm Length (not including the lens cap): ZE: 128.8mm ZF.2: 126.5mm Weight: ZE: 1405g ZF.2: 1336g Following the 28, 55 and 85 mm models released so far, the 100mm lens will be the fourth…
X-Rite announces new ColorChecker Passport and Calibration solution using ICC profiles for Capture One Pro
Colour management and measurement specialists X-Rite have introduced a new ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 target that has four targets (instead of three, previously), including a new 18% Grey Balance target and new software for the creation of custom ICC camera profiles for use with Capture One Pro or any other workflow that uses ICC profiles. Lightroom users have not been left out, as the new software solution will also create custom DNG profiles as per the original offering. The addition of LCC profiling for Capture One Pro (profiling is not compatible with the Capture One version bundled with Sony and Fujifilm cameras) should be welcomed by any professional or…
Save 50% on Capture One Pro for Sony and Fujifilm licenses till end of April
Prices for Capture One Pro (for Sony) and Capture One Pro (for Fujifilm) licenses are reduced by 50% till the end of April, saving £110 ($110) on perpetual licenses that are normally, £219 ($219). If you prefer a subscription (see our article here), Capture One Pro for Sony or for Fujifilm models can be purchased for the equivalent of £8.00 ($8.00) per month when buying an annual plan (paid monthly). To find out more, including savings on Style Packs when buying the full version of Capture One Pro (which includes support for a wide range of camera brands, not solely Sony or Fujifilm), visit the official Capture One store.
Sigma introduce MC-21 Mount Converter for L mount bodies
Sigma has introduced the MC-21 mount converter for mirrorless L-mount bodies, at the time of writing includes the Leica SL/TL and the new Panasonic S1 and S1R. There are two versions of the converter, the £249.99 EF-L allows Canon EF mount lenses, including Sigma lenses with EF mount to attach to L mount bodies. Priced at just £99, the second, SA-L version, allows Sigma lenses with the SA mount to fit the same bodies. Sigma has confirmed the new converter has compatibility with 29 Sigma full-frame and APS-C lenses with the latter automatically enabling the auto-crop feature on full-frame bodies. Other models are not guaranteed to be fully compatible. Lens…
Lee Filters introduce new filter holder for 100mm filters
Update: Read our review here Lee Filters have updated its venerable filter holder for the Lee100 system – the maker’s main filter system for small- and medium-format cameras. The new filter holder has been redesigned using lightweight, composite materials, and filter guide blocks clip onto the filter holder, so you no longer have to unscrew them when reorienting or when adding more guides to allow additional filters to be inserted. There’s also a new locking system. Like its predecessor, the locking system allows simple unimpeded rotation of the filter holder around the filter ring but a new twist-lock option allows additional locking to prevent accidental movement of the filter holder…
Purchase Capture One Pro and save on Styles Packs
Valid through to January 31, 2019, you can purchase Capture One Pro 12 and save up to $276 on Capture One Styles packs. In order to qualify for the offer, you must purchase the Capture One Pro license and Styles Packs together directly from Phase One’s official Capture One store. The offer is available on the following Capture One Pro 12 licenses (single user, perpetual) and Styles Packs: Capture One Pro 12 + 3 Styles Packs, save $138 / £138 Capture One Pro 12 + 6 Styles Packs, save $276 / £276 Capture One Pro 12 Fujifilm + 3 Styles Packs, save $138 / £138 Capture One Pro 12 Fujifilm + 6…
Capture One Pro 12.0.1 service release announced
Phase One has introduced the first service release for Capture One Pro 12. In addition to a number bug fixes and stability improvements, 12.0.1 adds support for the new Canon RF 50mm F1.2L lens. All of the fixes are listed in the support notes that accompany the download. You can download Capture One Pro 12.0.1 from the Phase One website.
Pink Lady Food Photography of the Year competition closes soon
The Pink Lady Food Photography of the Year competition closes for entries in just under three weeks time on 10 February, 2019. Now in its eighth year, the event is a highlight in the photo-competition calendar and a must to enter if you’re interested in food photography. You can find more information, including the different categories and prizes at the Pink Lady Food Photography of the Year website.
