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Camera Raw support for EOS 400D

The Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw plug-in provides fast and easy access to Canon's RAW image formats. By working with these 'digital negatives', you can achieve the results you want with greater artistic control and flexibility while still maintaining the original RAW files.

Support for the EOS 400D has been added to Camera Raw 3.6 Public Beta. As the name indicates, this is a beta version, which means that it is still being tested. If you don't need EOS 400D compatibility, you should use the latest certified version - Camera Raw 3.5. This is compatible with the following EOS models:
EOS 1D
EOS 1D Mark II
EOS 1D Mark II N
EOS 1Ds
EOS 1Ds Mark II
EOS 5D
EOS 10D
EOS 20D
EOS 20Da
EOS 30D
EOS 300D (Digital Rebel/Kiss Digital)
EOS 350D (Digital Rebel XT/EOS Kiss Digital N)
EOS D30
EOS D60

For further information and downloads go to Adobe downloads and click on Adobe Photoshop Updates (under the Digital Imaging heading near the bottom of the list). This will give you the option of WIN (Windows) or MAC (Macintosh) system updates - both the Camera Raw 3.5 update and the 3.6 Beta update. You need Adobe Photoshop CS2 to use the Camera Raw plug-in.

EOS 30D firmware update

Firmware for the EOS 30D has been updated to version 1.0.5.

This firmware update incorporates the following additional functions and corrections.:
1. When making camera-direct prints, a semi-gloss paper can be newly selected in the camera settings.
2. Corrects the phenomenon wherein the displayed number of continuous shots that can be taken increases when images that have been taken are deleted.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions up to 1.0.4 installed. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.0.5, it is not necessary to perform this update.

To download the update, and for full installation instructions, go to EOS firmware downoad

Free classified adverts

For the next couple of months (until 31 December 2006) adverts on our classified site are free of all charges. You can place up to ten adverts at a time, with or without images, at no cost.

Basic adverts have always been free to EOS magazine subscribers, but we've extended this benefit to everyone for the Christmas period - and are waiving all image charges, too.

Take advantage of this offer to sell your unwanted cameras, lenses and accessories.

EOS Classifieds

Shop talk

We have cut the prices of some of the Canon-branded clothing available on our website. Stocks are limited, so check out the offers before they disappear.

When the October-December 2006 issue of EOS magazine went to press, we only had Hoodman FlipUp LCD Caps for the EOS 5D, 300D, 350D, 10D and 20D. We now have the FlipUp LCD Cap for the EOS 30D, as well, at £26.99.

Now is also the time to be thinking of making your own photo Christmas cards. You will find starter kits and other accessories on our website.

EOS Discovery

EOS Discovery is your chance to get the inside story on EOS – the ultimate camera system. Sign up to any one of the free Discovery shows and learn from celebrity photographer Andy Earl and other photography experts as they share their stories, techniques and tricks.

Gain insights into how the pros work with EOS in nature, fashion, sports and reportage, and find out how to improve your own D-SLR skills.

Two shows are offered. The Amateur sessions will appeal to photographers of all levels looking to improve their skills. The Advanced shows have the same structure and content but with slightly more emphasis on commercial photography.

For those interested in the latest post-production tools, Apple will run same-day sessions around the EOS Discovery event times. Information will be provided with your EOS Discovery registration confirmation.

For details of locations, and to register for an event, go to EOS Discovery

John Lewis in-store demonstrations

Go along to selected John Lewis stores on 5 or 12 November 2006 and meet the Canon staff who will be demonstrating the latest range of PIXMA printers. See how to print T-Shirt transfers and CDs, or just learn more about the single-ink tank systems incorporated into selected models.

For details or participating stores go to John Lewis Demos

Latest Canon Europe promotions

Canon EOS 30D
Purchase a Canon EOS 30D between 15 March 2006 and 31 December 2006 and apply for a free 256/512MB CompactFlash card.

EOS Extra Promotion Cash Back Offers
Purchase an EOS 400D, 30D, 350D or 5D between 15 March and 31 December 2006 to qualify for cash back offers on a range of Canon accessories.

For full details and terms and conditions of all these offers, visit Canon promotions.

Super sites

Don't forget to visit our three websites:

EOS magazine main site
News and information about EOS cameras and accessories, plus our ever-expanding online shop. You can also subscribe to EOS magazine online, and renew your subscription.

EOS magazine forums
The place to chat to other EOS enthusiasts about everything EOS. There are currently nearly 48,000 posts on the site from over 3000 members.

EOS magazine classified adverts
Buy, sell or exchange camera equipment on our latest site.