Lexar Card Capacity Graphical Tool
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Lexar has a useful graphical tool for showing the capacities of their memory cards, based upon whether you're storing photos, music files or video. Be sure to click on the details link to the left of the tool display, to show the basis by which the the storage is being calculated. If your device or files are much larger than the baseline being used, you can expect less capacity than displayed.
Lexar Card Capacity Graphical Tool
Imaging Resource: D3X Test Shots
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December 21, 2008 3:40 AM
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For Nikonians with visions of D3X cameras dancing in their heads, our colleagues at Imaging Resource have more content for you: initial test shots with the latest high-megapixel full-frame DSLR. See their samples page to view the Multi-target, Still Life and Viewfinder accuracy frames.
Imaging Resource: D3X Test Shots
Nikon D3x preview
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Our Nikon D3x preview is now available. You find this and other of our Nikon reviews and previews at www.nikonians.org/nikon
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LetsGoDigital Nikon D300 underwater housing review posted
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November 30, 2008 8:19 PM
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Our friends at LetsGoDigital.org have made available a comprehensive underwater housing review which should be of interest to our Nikon D300 owners with scuba diving interests.
LetsGoDigital Nikon D300 underwater housing review posted
The Veil Slips: Nikon D3X 24MP Outed in Nikon Pro Mag
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The veil finally slipped this week as several UK subscribers to this month's Nikon Pro magazine found an article about the long-speculated replacement to Nikon's FX full-frame camera and alerted us about it.
The Veil Slips: Nikon D3X 24MP Outed in Nikon Pro Mag
Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Firmware Update
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Nikon has released update 5.02 for the SB-900 Flagship Speedlight. The fixes include:
- Improved continuous shooting performance that previously resulted in overexposure
- Fixed mode persistence problems with TTL-A use on CLS/iTTL equipped bodies
Nikon D3 and D300 owners need to make note of the caveats that they should have the latest firmware loaded on their camera bodies before using an SB-900 equipped with this version update. The Speedlight firmware is available for Mac and Windows (NikonUSA Support Site).
Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Firmware Update
Canon Rebate Blues
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November 19, 2008 6:18 PM
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Recent purchasers of Canon equipment may be waiting a while for their rebates. In posts made at popular camera forums, it appears the camera maker's supplier that processes the rebates has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. In contrast, NikonUSA supposedly processes their own rebates in-house but has received mixed reviews regarding turnaround times. See the official Canon statement here.
Canon Rebate Blues
Nikon D90, can it really make a movie?
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November 18, 2008 7:30 AM
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Numerous happy D90 users report of its great performance, even above that of the D300. Knowing a little about the Nikon Engineering philosophy, this is not surprising.
So what else can we ask from this camera? Well... can the D90 really make a movie?
See for yourself
NIkon D90: The Thom Hogan Review
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Thom weighs in on the long-awaited enthusiast replacement DSLR, the Nikon D90. While the still camera functions are a clear improvement over the few flaws of the D80, the HD video function is a long way from displacing current camcorder offerings.
NIkon D90: The Thom Hogan Review
Nikon Breaks Into Interactive Media with the UP Headset
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October 8, 2008 12:27 AM
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Nikon has entered the Interactive Media market with their Media UP headset. A combination A/V media player that fits on your head - it can play videos and music, display images and connect wirelessly through the Internet. Nikonians seeking this latest breakthrough in personal entertainment will have to make the trek to Japan though. The unit will be sold exclusively through NIkon's dedicated store.
Nikon Breaks Into Interactive Media with the UP Headset
Nikon D700: The Thom Hogan Review
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Thom renders judgment on Nikon's newest FX sensor camera and finds his closest match to his film days.
I've now had the chance to shoot with the D300, D700, and D3 on extended trips. Which would I pick? Well, it's looking like the D700, as that's the way my Ready Kit is packed. For the first time in a long time I'm close to where I was when I was shooting film.Nikon D700: The Thom Hogan Review
Pentax: No Longer Made In Japan
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Hoya has ceased production of all Pentax brand cameras and lenses in Japan. The manufacturing operations will move to existing factories in the Philippines and Vietnam. This completes the off-shoring of all camera equipment, as DSLR, lenses and compact camera manufacturing was previously sent to the aforementioned countries and Taiwan. (JPEA International via PMA Newsline)
Pentax: No Longer Made In Japan
Nikon and HP Create Fine-Art Repro System
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September 25, 2008 7:53 PM
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Nikon and Hewlett-Packard have joined forces to create a fine-art reproduction system featuring the full-frame sensor D3 digital SLR, StudioPrint RIP software and the DesignJet Z3200 photo printer. The venture aims to put a capture-to-print system for that is superior in workflow and efficiency to large-format DFA offerings. (via WebWire)
Nikon and HP Create Fine-Art Repro System
Long Overdue - the Nikon 50mm f1.4 Silent Wave Lens
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On the eve of Photokina, Nikon revealed one more gift to the faithful - the long-awaited 50mm f1.4 G lens with Silent Wave motor. This prime will beautifully match up to the new FX sensor D3 and D700, giving the classic "normal" perspective of 35mm SLRs, while providing a fast, short "tele" for DX body owners. Nikon has tweaked the optical formula and applied the Super Integrated Coatings on the elements. Not so hot: the price. This is one of the lenses D40 and D60 shooters have been clamoring for, but the USD440 MSRP may give a lot of owners pause if they're looking for bang-for-the-buck.
Long Overdue - the Nikon 50mm f1.4 Silent Wave Lens
Canon Returns The Volley: EOS 5D Mark II with HD Video
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September 17, 2008 3:13 PM
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Canon finally reveals the much anticipated EOS 5D Mark II, and this time it's got HD Video with Stereo sound. The new model also trumps the D90 with a maximum movie time of 29 minutes. The tiering positions the EOS 5D Mark II to be a direct competitor to the D700, but the feature set of the video functions are definitely beginning to encroach upon entry-level movie cameras.
Canon Returns The Volley: EOS 5D Mark II with HD Video
Sony's Response - A900 24MP Full-Frame DSLR
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Sony has hit the Photokina announcement circuit hard with the premiere of the A900 - a 24MP full-frame DSLR. As befitting a flagship product, the camera delivers high-end features such an all-glass 100% viewfinder, image stabilization, dust removal, 5fps rate and a relatively light-weight mag-alloy body.
Sony's Response - A900 24MP Full-Frame DSLR
Tamron's Nikon Goodness
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September 2, 2008 10:53 PM
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As part of the continuing wave of Pre-Photokina product announcements, Tamron has unveiled two lenses - one is a refresh of the AF 90mm f2.8 1:1 Macro lens with a built-in motor that will appeal to D40 and D60 owners, and a new AF 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 wide-angle zoom designed exclusively for digital SLRs.
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The D300 Competition: Canon 50D Unveiled
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August 26, 2008 2:26 PM
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Canon has fired it's first shot of Photokina with the announcement of the 50D. The direct successor to the 40D and presumed competitor to the Nikon D300 sports a 15 MP CMOS sensor, a top ISO range of 12,800 and 6.3 fps.
The D300 Competition: Canon 50D Unveiled
Nikon Sets Up Shop in Moscow
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July 31, 2008 3:53 PM
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Good news for our members in the Russian Federation - Nikon has established a sales unit in Moscow aimed at strengthening digital imaging sales. Nikon (Russia) LLC was capitalized at just under USD2M and has a staff of thirty employees. (via Japan Corporate News)
Nikon Sets Up Shop in Moscow
Tamron Previews 18-270mm Di VC LD Long Zoom
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Tamron has put out a development notice regarding a new long zoom that finally gives the Nikon 18-200mm DX some competition. The 18-270mm Di VC LD features Tamron's proprietary Vibration Control image-stabilization technology and will be available in Canon and Nikon mounts. No release date was named at this time.
Tamron Previews 18-270mm Di VC LD Long Zoom
