M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48 for Canon WP-DC48
INON INC. is pleased to announce official release of an accessory to support Canon digital camera PowerShot G15 / WP-DC48 (*1) and current product compatibility with the camera system.
・M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48
--Release date: December 26th, 2012
--JAN code : 456212143 748 7
・Optical D Cable Type L Double Hole Rubber Bush Set (*2)
--Available in the market
--JAN code : 456212143 561 2
・Optical D Cable SS Type L Double Hole Rubber Bush Set (*3)
--Available in the market
--JAN code : 456212143 563 6
・Grip Base D4
--Available in the market
--JAN code : 456212143 430 1
(*1)
Contact Canon Inc. for detail of camera/housing.
INON Inc. confirms product compatibility based on a camera/housing available in Japan.
(*2)
Fiber optics kit when using "Grip Base D4"/"Grip Base D4 Set".
(*3)
Fiber optics kit when using "Shoe Base Set".
■ PowerShot G15 / WP-DC48 Combination Example ■
・Canon PowerShot G15 + Canon WP-DC48
・M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48
・UWL-S100 ZM80
・M52-M67 Mount Converter for UWL-S100 ZM80
・LE700-W
・Single Light Holder LE
・Shoe Base
・Canon PowerShot G15 + Canon WP-DC48
・M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48
・UCL-165M67
・S-2000
・Color Temperature Conversion Filter (4900K) for S-2000
・Shoe Base Set
・Optical D Cable SS Type L/Double Hole Rubber Bush Set
・Canon PowerShot G15 + Canon WP-DC48
・M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48
・UWL-S100 ZM80
・Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
・M52-M67 Mount Converter for UWL-S100 ZM80
・Z-240
・Color Temperature Conversion Filter (4900K) (*with supplied "W40° Filter LE")
・Optical D Cable Type L/Double Hole Rubber Bush Set
・Stick Arm SS Set D
・Grip Base D4
・LE700-W (with supplied "Pink Filter LE")
・Shoe Base
・Single Light Holder LE
・Canon PowerShot G15 + Canon WP-DC48
・M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48
・UWL-S100 ZM80
・Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
・M52-M67 Mount Converter for UWL-S100 ZM80
・S-2000 x2
・-0.5(4900K) Diffuser for S-2000 x2
・Optical D Cable Type L/Double Hole Rubber Bush Set
・Optical D Cable Type L
・Grip Base D4
・D Holder
・Float Arm S x2
・Clamp III x4
・Z Adapter MV x2
・Direct Base III x2
・M67 Lens Holder for Float Arm
・UCL-165M67
・LE700-W x2 (with supplied "Pink Filter LE")
・Shoe Base Set
・Double Light Holder LE
■ INON Product Compatibility ■
The newly released accessory is exclusively designed for PowerShot G15 / WP-DC48 to benefit you to use following INON products.
•Dedicated wide conversion lens "UWL-S100 ZM80" (*5)(*6) specially designed for a wide camera which is wider than 28mm (35mm film equivalent) and super zoom camera to use with zooming (*4), and its super wide option "Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80".
•INON M67 Mount series close-up lens "UCL-165M67" "UCL-330" (*7).
•Easy, reliable and fully automatic external strobe shooting INON "S-TTL Auto" strobe.
(*4)
It is necessary to use with camera’s zoom setting at about 80mm (35mm film equivalent).
You can recall preset zoom setting by mode dial position [C].
(*5)
Optional "M52-M67 Mount Converter for UWL-S100 ZM80" is required.
(*6)
As the PowerShot G15 carries larger master lens, other INON wide lenses are not compatible.
(*6)
When using on land or using underwater with zoom wide end to middle setting will have vignetting. Zoom towards telephoto side to avoid vignetting.
■ M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48 features ■
INON "M67 Screw Mount" system compatible.
With "M67 Lens Adapter Base", compatible INON attachment lens can be mounted/detached underwater.
No vignetting on land/underwater even at zoom wide end setting when no attachment lens being used(*8) and no obstruction with housing strobe diffuser.
(*8)
When image stabilizer is deactivated at zoom wide end. You may observe vignetting when image stabilizer is activated depending on shooting condition. Set it to OFF or zoom towards to telephoto side to eliminate vignetting.
■ Strobe/LED flashlight Compatibility ■
Digital camera compatible "S-TTL" Auto strobe INON S-2000 / Z-240 / D-2000 is usable.
"S-TTL" auto of S-2000 / Z-240 / D-2000 series gives you correct and reliable exposure by simply pressing shutter release button.
INON LED flashlight LE700-W / LE700-S / LE350 is also usable to use as focus light or assisting light.
Thanks to collaboration between Canon and INON, recent Canon underwater housings are equipped with "accessory shoe" and "fiber optics mount" which also shades built-in flash light, to hold an INON strobe/LED flashlight and accept fiber optics connection by simply plug a rubber bush which comes with "Optical D Cable Type L Double Hole Rubber Bush Set".
There are two choices for strobe/light arm; "Shoe Base" / "Shoe Base Set" (*9) which directly holds compatible strobe/LED flashlight on standard "accessory shoe" of recent Canon underwater housings to support compact external strobe/flashlight set-up, or universal type "Grip Base D4" / "Grip Base D4 Set" which widely supports more than 100 underwater housings with loose-proof structure and broad expandability including supporting dual strobe configuration, different arm length/type depending on your shooting style.
INON provides "handy"/"compact" Shoe Base Set and "full-blown" set with Grip Base D4 to support every underwater photographers to suit to various shooting style, skill, attachment lens, subject and condition to realize your creative intent with flexible system.
(*9)
Optional "Accessory Shoe Spacer for Canon" (which comes with the Shoe Base from October 25th, 2012 shipping) is required to use the "Shoe Base". Please visit below link page for detail.
・"Shoe Base" modification
http://inonnews.blogspot.jp/2012/10/shoe-base-modification.html
■ PowerShot G15 / WP-DC48 sample images ■
Without wide conversion lens
--Subject/shooting distance :
Hampbacked scorpionfish/approx. 20cm(7.9in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (S-TTL),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
--Photo data :
Aperture priority mode, 1/40, F8, ISO200,
Zoom position 6.1mm (approx. 28mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Wannai" , Osezaki, Shizuoka, Japan
With UWL-S100 ZM80 wide conversion lens
--Subject/shooting distance :
Hampbacked scorpionfish /approx. 12cm(4.7in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (S-TTL),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UWL-S100 ZM80
--Photo data :
Aperture priority mode, 1/60, F8, ISO200,
Zoom position 18.8mm (approx. 86mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Wannai" , Osezaki, Shizuoka, Japan
With UWL-S100 ZM80 wide conversion lens +
Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
--Subject/shooting distance :
Hampbacked scorpionfish /approx. 10cm(3.9in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (S-TTL),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UWL-S100 ZM80 + Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
--Photo data :
Aperture priority mode, 1/60, F8, ISO200,
Zoom position 19.4mm (approx. 89mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Wannai2 , Osezaki, Shizuoka, Japan
--Subject/shooting distance :
Flat fish/approx. 30cm(11.8in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (S-TTL),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UWL-S100 ZM80 + Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
--Photo data :
Aperture priority mode, 1/60, F8, ISO400
Zoom position 18.8mm (approx. 86mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Wannai" , Osezaki, Shizuoka, Japan
--Subject/shooting distance :
Soft coral/approx. 70cm(2.3feet)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (Manual),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UWL-S100 ZM80 + Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
--Photo data :
Manual mode, 1/15, F8, ISO400
Zoom position 19.1mm (approx. 87mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Bitagane" , Atami, Shizuoka, Japan
--Subject/shooting distance :
Clown anglerfish/approx. 20cm(7.9in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (Manual),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UWL-S100 ZM80 + Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
--Photo data :
Manual mode, 1/1000, F8, ISO100
Zoom position 26.5mm (approx. 67mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Wannai" , Osezaki, Shizuoka, Japan
Without close-up lens
--Subject/shooting distance :
Lumpsucker/approx. 10cm(3.9in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (Manual),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
--Photo data :
Manual mode, 1/1600, F8, ISO200
Zoom position 8.7mm (approx. 40mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Kawana beach" , Kawana, Shizuoka, Japan
With UCL-165M67 close-up lens
--Subject/shooting distance :
Lumpsucker/approx. 15cm(5.9in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (Manual),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UCL-165M67
--Photo data :
Manual mode, 1/1600, F8, ISO200
Zoom position 30.5(approx. 10mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Kawana beach" , Kawana, Shizuoka, Japan
With 2x UCL-165M67 close-up lens
--Subject/shooting distance :
Lumpsucker/approx. 10cm(3.9in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (Manual),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UCL-165M67 x2
--Photo data :
Manual mode, 1/1600, F8, ISO200
Zoom position 30.5(approx. 10mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Kawana beach" , Kawana, Shizuoka, Japan
■ Relative Information on INON Website ■
・[News] Compatibility with Canon WP-DC48
http://inonnews.blogspot.jp/2012/11/compatibility-with-canon-wp-dc48.html
・[News] Release of Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
http://inonnews.blogspot.jp/2012/10/dome-lens-unit-ii-foruwl-s100zm80.html
・[News] Release of UWL-S100 ZM80 wide conversion lens
http://inonnews.blogspot.jp/2012/10/uwl-s100zm80.html
・M67 series attachment lens UCL-330 close-up lens
http://www.inon.jp/products/lens/ucl330/top.html
・M67 series attachment lens UCL-165M67 close-up lens
http://www.inon.jp/products/lens/ucl165m67/top.html
・Underwater “S-TTL” auto strobe S-2000
http://www.inon.jp/products/strobe/s2000/top.html
・Underwater “S-TTL” auto strobe D-2000
http://www.inon.jp/products/strobe/d2000/top.html
・Underwater “S-TTL” auto strobe Z-240
http://www.inon.jp/products/strobe/z240/top.html
・Underwater LED flashlight LE700-W
・Underwater LED flashlight LE700-S
・Underwater LED flashlight LE350
http://www.inon.jp/products/le_light/lineup.html
・Grip Base D4
http://www.inon.jp/products/armsystem/base.html#gripbase
October 18th, 2012
INON INC.
*Press release information is as of December 18th, 2012 and subject to change without prior notice.
・M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48
--Release date: December 26th, 2012
--JAN code : 456212143 748 7
・Optical D Cable Type L Double Hole Rubber Bush Set (*2)
--Available in the market
--JAN code : 456212143 561 2
・Optical D Cable SS Type L Double Hole Rubber Bush Set (*3)
--Available in the market
--JAN code : 456212143 563 6
・Grip Base D4
--Available in the market
--JAN code : 456212143 430 1
 |
| "M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48" on WP-DC48/PowerShot G15 (left) "M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48" (right) |
(*1)
Contact Canon Inc. for detail of camera/housing.
INON Inc. confirms product compatibility based on a camera/housing available in Japan.
(*2)
Fiber optics kit when using "Grip Base D4"/"Grip Base D4 Set".
(*3)
Fiber optics kit when using "Shoe Base Set".
■ PowerShot G15 / WP-DC48 Combination Example ■
・M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48
・UWL-S100 ZM80
・M52-M67 Mount Converter for UWL-S100 ZM80
・LE700-W
・Single Light Holder LE
・Shoe Base
・M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48
・UCL-165M67
・S-2000
・Color Temperature Conversion Filter (4900K) for S-2000
・Shoe Base Set
・Optical D Cable SS Type L/Double Hole Rubber Bush Set
・M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48
・UWL-S100 ZM80
・Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
・M52-M67 Mount Converter for UWL-S100 ZM80
・Z-240
・Color Temperature Conversion Filter (4900K) (*with supplied "W40° Filter LE")
・Optical D Cable Type L/Double Hole Rubber Bush Set
・Stick Arm SS Set D
・Grip Base D4
・LE700-W (with supplied "Pink Filter LE")
・Shoe Base
・Single Light Holder LE
・M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48
・UWL-S100 ZM80
・Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
・M52-M67 Mount Converter for UWL-S100 ZM80
・S-2000 x2
・-0.5(4900K) Diffuser for S-2000 x2
・Optical D Cable Type L/Double Hole Rubber Bush Set
・Optical D Cable Type L
・Grip Base D4
・D Holder
・Float Arm S x2
・Clamp III x4
・Z Adapter MV x2
・Direct Base III x2
・M67 Lens Holder for Float Arm
・UCL-165M67
・LE700-W x2 (with supplied "Pink Filter LE")
・Shoe Base Set
・Double Light Holder LE
■ INON Product Compatibility ■
The newly released accessory is exclusively designed for PowerShot G15 / WP-DC48 to benefit you to use following INON products.
•Dedicated wide conversion lens "UWL-S100 ZM80" (*5)(*6) specially designed for a wide camera which is wider than 28mm (35mm film equivalent) and super zoom camera to use with zooming (*4), and its super wide option "Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80".
•INON M67 Mount series close-up lens "UCL-165M67" "UCL-330" (*7).
•Easy, reliable and fully automatic external strobe shooting INON "S-TTL Auto" strobe.
(*4)
It is necessary to use with camera’s zoom setting at about 80mm (35mm film equivalent).
You can recall preset zoom setting by mode dial position [C].
(*5)
Optional "M52-M67 Mount Converter for UWL-S100 ZM80" is required.
(*6)
As the PowerShot G15 carries larger master lens, other INON wide lenses are not compatible.
(*6)
When using on land or using underwater with zoom wide end to middle setting will have vignetting. Zoom towards telephoto side to avoid vignetting.
■ M67 Lens Adapter Base DC48 features ■
INON "M67 Screw Mount" system compatible.
With "M67 Lens Adapter Base", compatible INON attachment lens can be mounted/detached underwater.
No vignetting on land/underwater even at zoom wide end setting when no attachment lens being used(*8) and no obstruction with housing strobe diffuser.
(*8)
When image stabilizer is deactivated at zoom wide end. You may observe vignetting when image stabilizer is activated depending on shooting condition. Set it to OFF or zoom towards to telephoto side to eliminate vignetting.
■ Strobe/LED flashlight Compatibility ■
Digital camera compatible "S-TTL" Auto strobe INON S-2000 / Z-240 / D-2000 is usable.
"S-TTL" auto of S-2000 / Z-240 / D-2000 series gives you correct and reliable exposure by simply pressing shutter release button.
INON LED flashlight LE700-W / LE700-S / LE350 is also usable to use as focus light or assisting light.
Thanks to collaboration between Canon and INON, recent Canon underwater housings are equipped with "accessory shoe" and "fiber optics mount" which also shades built-in flash light, to hold an INON strobe/LED flashlight and accept fiber optics connection by simply plug a rubber bush which comes with "Optical D Cable Type L Double Hole Rubber Bush Set".
 |
| "Accessory Shoe"(squared U-shaped metal plate) on the top of the housing and "Fiber Optics Mount"(detachable black component) which also blocks the built-in flash light. |
 |
| The rubber bush of the "Optical D Cable Type L Double Hole Rubber Bush Set" is directly plugged in the "Fiber Optics Mount". |
INON provides "handy"/"compact" Shoe Base Set and "full-blown" set with Grip Base D4 to support every underwater photographers to suit to various shooting style, skill, attachment lens, subject and condition to realize your creative intent with flexible system.
(*9)
Optional "Accessory Shoe Spacer for Canon" (which comes with the Shoe Base from October 25th, 2012 shipping) is required to use the "Shoe Base". Please visit below link page for detail.
・"Shoe Base" modification
http://inonnews.blogspot.jp/2012/10/shoe-base-modification.html
■ PowerShot G15 / WP-DC48 sample images ■
Without wide conversion lens
Hampbacked scorpionfish/approx. 20cm(7.9in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (S-TTL),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
--Photo data :
Aperture priority mode, 1/40, F8, ISO200,
Zoom position 6.1mm (approx. 28mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Wannai" , Osezaki, Shizuoka, Japan
With UWL-S100 ZM80 wide conversion lens
Hampbacked scorpionfish /approx. 12cm(4.7in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (S-TTL),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UWL-S100 ZM80
--Photo data :
Aperture priority mode, 1/60, F8, ISO200,
Zoom position 18.8mm (approx. 86mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Wannai" , Osezaki, Shizuoka, Japan
With UWL-S100 ZM80 wide conversion lens +
Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
Hampbacked scorpionfish /approx. 10cm(3.9in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (S-TTL),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UWL-S100 ZM80 + Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
--Photo data :
Aperture priority mode, 1/60, F8, ISO200,
Zoom position 19.4mm (approx. 89mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Wannai2 , Osezaki, Shizuoka, Japan
Flat fish/approx. 30cm(11.8in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (S-TTL),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UWL-S100 ZM80 + Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
--Photo data :
Aperture priority mode, 1/60, F8, ISO400
Zoom position 18.8mm (approx. 86mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Wannai" , Osezaki, Shizuoka, Japan
Soft coral/approx. 70cm(2.3feet)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (Manual),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UWL-S100 ZM80 + Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
--Photo data :
Manual mode, 1/15, F8, ISO400
Zoom position 19.1mm (approx. 87mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Bitagane" , Atami, Shizuoka, Japan
Clown anglerfish/approx. 20cm(7.9in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (Manual),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UWL-S100 ZM80 + Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
--Photo data :
Manual mode, 1/1000, F8, ISO100
Zoom position 26.5mm (approx. 67mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Wannai" , Osezaki, Shizuoka, Japan
Without close-up lens
Lumpsucker/approx. 10cm(3.9in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (Manual),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
--Photo data :
Manual mode, 1/1600, F8, ISO200
Zoom position 8.7mm (approx. 40mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Kawana beach" , Kawana, Shizuoka, Japan
With UCL-165M67 close-up lens
Lumpsucker/approx. 15cm(5.9in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (Manual),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UCL-165M67
--Photo data :
Manual mode, 1/1600, F8, ISO200
Zoom position 30.5(approx. 10mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Kawana beach" , Kawana, Shizuoka, Japan
With 2x UCL-165M67 close-up lens
Lumpsucker/approx. 10cm(3.9in)
--Equipment :
Canon PowerShot G15/WP-DC48, Z-240 x2 (Manual),
-0.5 [4600K] Diffuser 2(TTL/Manual),
UCL-165M67 x2
--Photo data :
Manual mode, 1/1600, F8, ISO200
Zoom position 30.5(approx. 10mm at 35mm film equivalent)
--Photo by :
R. Hattori (INON INC.)
at "Kawana beach" , Kawana, Shizuoka, Japan
■ Relative Information on INON Website ■
・[News] Compatibility with Canon WP-DC48
http://inonnews.blogspot.jp/2012/11/compatibility-with-canon-wp-dc48.html
・[News] Release of Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-S100 ZM80
http://inonnews.blogspot.jp/2012/10/dome-lens-unit-ii-foruwl-s100zm80.html
・[News] Release of UWL-S100 ZM80 wide conversion lens
http://inonnews.blogspot.jp/2012/10/uwl-s100zm80.html
・M67 series attachment lens UCL-330 close-up lens
http://www.inon.jp/products/lens/ucl330/top.html
・M67 series attachment lens UCL-165M67 close-up lens
http://www.inon.jp/products/lens/ucl165m67/top.html
・Underwater “S-TTL” auto strobe S-2000
http://www.inon.jp/products/strobe/s2000/top.html
・Underwater “S-TTL” auto strobe D-2000
http://www.inon.jp/products/strobe/d2000/top.html
・Underwater “S-TTL” auto strobe Z-240
http://www.inon.jp/products/strobe/z240/top.html
・Underwater LED flashlight LE700-W
・Underwater LED flashlight LE700-S
・Underwater LED flashlight LE350
http://www.inon.jp/products/le_light/lineup.html
・Grip Base D4
http://www.inon.jp/products/armsystem/base.html#gripbase
October 18th, 2012
INON INC.
*Press release information is as of December 18th, 2012 and subject to change without prior notice.
