by Kris Chmielewski | Apr 5, 2020 | General
We hope you read our message, and you are healthy and safe in this challenging time for the whole world.
A large part of us is forced to significantly reduce professional activity or even suspend it. This is a completely new reality, which unintended effect is our “free” time. We can also use it for education.
The Dental Photo Master team uses the possibility of remote work and remains in full readiness and efficiency working on new lessons.
As a leader in online education regarding dental photography, we do not slow down and carry out development work and prepare several facilities that may interest you.
- New free content on the site.
- 60% discount on full access to our educational resources until the end of April.
- Free webinar: Dental Photography From Theory to Practice – available now.
Remember that each of us has a real impact on the current situation. Let’s follow the COVID-19 epidemic prevention recommendations. Only united in these efforts can we win.
Kris Chmielewski
Educational Director Dental Photo Master
by ola@dentalphotomaster.com | Mar 26, 2020 | Equipment
Canon EOS R5 delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic
Canon Rumors reports that Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 are currently “both running at less than 1/4 of Canon’s manufacturing capacity.” Due to the Coronavirus Canon closed down some of its factories, so the previously planned production is unreachable.
The camera was supposed to make its public debut at this year’s The Photography Show in Birmingham. The show however has been postponed for September, so this is not possible.
What are the options for Canon? It is rumoured that the company takes two of them under consideration. The first is to launch the cameras as planned in June and July, but in limited quantities. Another option is to postpone the launch until fall, most likely October 2020, and release both cameras in sufficient quantity to meet the customers’ demand.
But this is not the only problem that Canon is facing at the moment.
Canon closes repair centres in the USA
Only a few days after the Nikon’s announcement about the repair suspension, Canon follows the competitor’s steps. The official statement says about shutting down its service centres in New Jersey, California, Illinois and Hawaii “until further notice.”
“Due to the ‘stay at home’ directives from authorities in California, New Jersey, Illinois, and Hawaii, as well as local ‘Shelter in Place’ orders, our Canon service facilities in those states are temporarily closed until further notice,” reads the announcement. “Products needing repair can be directed to our Factory Service Center in Newport News, Virginia.”
Walk-in service is not available, even at the Virginia location, so if you need to set up a repair, you should do so online using the button “Request Product Repair”.
“Again, we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to monitor the ongoing situation and follow the advice and guidance of federal and state authorities,” says Canon. “The health and well-being of our customers, clients, and employees remain our top priority during this difficult time.”
The Coronavirus has also influenced our activity. Check out how Dental Photo Maser is coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
by ola@dentalphotomaster.com | Mar 25, 2020 | Equipment
3 months of free access to Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher are available now. This tool is a new opportunity and alternative to the well known, Adobe Lightroom.
After the 90-day free trial, you can buy the access to this new postproduction tool with a special discount.
“The introduction of the 90-day free trial and deeply discounted pricing is done in the hope that this will make life a little easier for people who rely on creative software to make a living, but maybe stuck at home without their usual tools,” writes Serif. “Or for students who might not have access to their Affinity apps on their personal devices.”
Serif offers three major initiatives in the hopes of helping students and freelancers cope with the problems presented during the COVID-19 pandemic:
- A new 90-day free trial of the Mac and Windows versions of the whole Affinity suite
- A 50% discount for those who would rather buy and keep the apps on Mac, Windows PC, and iPad
- A pledge to engage more than 100 freelance creatives for work, spending the equivalent of our annual commissioning budget in the next three months (more details of this will be announced soon).
The Affinity Photo has quickly claimed a spot as one of the Adobe substitutes in the photography industry. For those who were considering working with a non-Adobe editor, this is a great opportunity.
by ola@dentalphotomaster.com | Mar 24, 2020 | Equipment
The Coronavirus influences Nikon repair services
Nikon USA has suspended repairs at its service facilities and is no longer accepting equipment, due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
For those that have already sent cameras or lenses to Nikon USA for servicing or repair, it is unclear how long it will be before the suspension is lifted or when your kit may be returned to you.
Please read the official statement (shared by Nikon Rumors) from Nikon president and CEO, Bo Kajiwara:
Dear Valued Customers, Partners, and Friends,
We are all experiencing unprecedented circumstances around the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the virus. Nikon’s top priority is the health and safety of our customers, employees and the communities we serve.
I am proud of the dedication of our Nikon team who are working remotely, and remain focused on providing the highest level of support possible at this difficult time. We are closely monitoring the situation and following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and federal/state/local health authorities.
Nikon Inc. has taken steps to ensure the safety of its employees by instituting office closings and remote work strategies in line with state and federal government mandates. These include the temporary closure of our repair service centers to prioritize the safety of our workforce and help limit the spread of the virus.
For information about our repair service center change or to get in touch with a remote support representative, please visit: https://nikonusa.com/support
In the interim, Nikon online resources for education are available on the Nikonusa website: https://www.nikonusa.com/learnandexplore.
We encourage everyone to take the necessary precautions to stay safe and to support their communities during this difficult time. We look forward to overcoming this global issue with great resolve and unity.
Dental Photo Master serivces are also changed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
