Software News

Fujifilm have released firmware v1.02 for the Fujifilm X100S compact system camera. The firmware update addresses a problem whereby the viewfinder’s frameline brightness did not automatically adjust when using ISO 1600 and above. At the same time, Fujifilm have also released firmware updates for the following cameras: Z2000EXR HS50EXR F820EXR F900EXR Download the Fujifilm X100S [...]

Good news for all Fujifilm X-Trans and EXR-Sensor based compact camera users, as Fujifilm announce their continued work with Adobe to bring better support and processing of RAW files in Adobe Camera RAW and Adobe Lightroom software. In a statement issued today, 3 April 2013,  Adobe group manager Tom Hogarty said “We worked closely with [...]

24 October 2012 The sublime Canon EOS 5D Mark III digital camera is getting a firmware update to enhance video capabilities, video output and auto-focusing for still images, Canon has announced. But don’t rush to get it just yet though; the firmware update won’t be available until April 2013. Full details below (or visit our [...]

Following the recent announcement from Canon that they are working on a V2 firmware update for the Canon EOS 7D APS-C DSLR, the firmware is now available for download. The firmware introduces new features and functionality to the EOS 7D, so grab it now. Full details of the firmware are below, including links to the [...]

11 July 2012 – Olympus have released firmware v1.2 for the excellent OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds digital camera. Here are the improvements the firmware brings: Improved sleep recovery operation. AF target is indicated when using C-AF+TR while shooting sequential images using Sequential L setting. Added function to automatically move focus to the following zoom [...]

28th June 2012 – In an unprecedented move, Canon have added new features to the Canon EOS 7D digital camera with the introduction of firmware v2. Previously, firmware updates would mainly address camera issues (bugs) or introduce minor updates and improvements to not very exciting matters, such as languages for example. However, Canon has bucked [...]

19th June 2012 – Canon has released firmware v1.1.1 for the Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 60Da astrophotography digital cameras.  Firmware v1.1.1 incorporates the following fixes: 1. Fixes a phenomenon where the camera’s serial number that is displayed in the shooting information of the image does not display the correct serial number. *1) 2. [...]

19 June 2012 – Canon has released firmware version 1.1.3 for the Canon EOS 5D Mark III digital camera. Firmware Version 1.1.3 incorporates the following improvements and fixes: 1. Supports the single focal length EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens that is to be released at the end of June, 2012. 2. Fixes a phenomenon in which [...]

Good to see Fujifilm supporting their excellent Fujifilm X100 digital camera with the announcement today of a wide-angle conversion adapter lens, named as the WCL-X100. X100 owners will also be pleased to learn that there is also a new firmware v1.30, required to make use of the WCL-X100 adapter lens. The WCL-X100 is available is [...]

May 1, 2012 Adobe has released what is most likely the last Adobe Camera Raw update for Adobe Creative Suite 5 or Adobe Photoshop CS5 software. Microsoft Windows users Click here to download ACR 6.7 from the Adobe website. Mac users Click here to download ACR 6.7 from the Adobe website. ACR 6.7 extends digital [...]

April 26, 2012 Adobe has announced Adobe Lightroom v4.1 release candidate 2, which includes new Defringe controls to help address chromatic aberration. Defringe is available as part of the Lens Correction panel. This update also provides the ability to read 16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit HDR files. You can download Adobe Lighroom v4.1 release candidate 2 [...]

Adobe has announced Creative Suite 6 (CS6) and Adobe Creative Cloud, a cloud-based subscription model which allows you to download and install every Adobe Creative Suite 6 application for a monthly fee. Adobe is offering current Adobe Creative Suite customers one year full membership for a reduced price of $29.99/month, $49.99 for new customers. Click [...]

27 April 2012 Canon has released a firmware update for the Canon 5D Mark III digital camera. The firmware update incorporates the following fixes and improvements: Supports a new accessory, GPS receiver GP-E2. Fixes a phenomenon where a pink cast may develop over the image when the shutter is completely pressed with the camera’s power [...]

Fujifilm has released a firmware update for the Fujifilm X-Pro1 digital camera. Firmware v1.01 addresses lens chattering noise, amongst other fixes. Full details of the firmware and download locations can be found below. [...]

Canon has updated it’s Digital Photo Professional software to version 3.11.26. The update addresses several issues, and in particular, an anomaly when dealing with Canon 5D Mark III RAW files.   [...]

Olympus has released a firmware update for it’s OM-D E-M5 digital camera. The firmware is a minor update release, with the following fixes:  the focal length display for powerzoom lenses has been improved and operation with SDXC cards larger than 48Gb is now more stable. Check prices at Amazon UK [...]