Nikonians News & Blogs: Interviews, Talkshows, News and More

Papal announcement draws tuna

Added by flashdeadline | March 15, 2013 6:31 PM | TrackBack

The Zoom-Nikkor 1200-1700mm f/5.6-8P IF-ED lens was put to good use when Roman Catholic cardinals selected their new Pope.

Our members in the Manual Focus Lenses forum are discussing the legendary Zoom-Nikkor 1200-1700mm f/5.6-8P IF-ED lens with links to images of this monster chunk of glass on the scene. At 888mm (just short of 3 feet long) and weighing 16 kilograms (35 pounds) it has earned the nickname "tuna."

If you are interested in the history behind this lens, check the Nikon Recollections page featuring comments by the two men who were responsible for its optical design and its mechanical design.

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Hot from Think Tank Photo

Added by flashdeadline | March 2, 2013 8:29 PM | TrackBack

Our friends at Think Tank Photo have just announced three new photography accessories for you.

Nikon announces COOLPIX expansion and 2 new FX-format lenses

Added by flashdeadline | January 29, 2013 6:40 PM | TrackBack

The Nikon COOLPX line has added seven new models. These cameras cover long zoom requirements, GPS and Wi-Fi enhancements, rugged harsh outdoor environments, and even modest budget needs.
The Nikkor FX-format lens category has also expanded, with a hefty 800mm fixed focal length lens and an 18-35mm wide-angle zoom designed for Nikon's ultra-high-pixel-count D-SLR cameras.

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Nikon unveils Nikon 1 V2, New Gen 70-200mm VR lens and new Speedlight

Added by flashdeadline | October 24, 2012 9:07 AM | TrackBack

Nikon has announced the newest addition to the Nikon 1 System, the Nikon 1 V2.
The Nikon 1 system will also have a new speedlight in January, designed for connection to the Nikon 1 V2 i-TTL hot shoe.
Nikon also announced the new AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR telephoto zoom lens, featuring five stops of VR image stabilization.

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Touch-screen Sekonic light meters debut at Photokina

Added by flashdeadline | September 23, 2012 7:06 AM | TrackBack

Sekonic Corporation, manufacturers of professional photographic light meters for over 50 years, unveiled their LITEMASTER PRO L-478 series light meters at Photokina 2012, in Cologne, Germany.

Sekonic describes the new meters as the world's first touch-screen operated light meters with unique features for both still photographers and motion imagers.

Smartphone users will quickly adapt to the color 2.7-inch LCD monitor, which enables simply touching or sliding a finger over the touch screen to make settings.

The units are basically identical with built-in Pocketwizard support added to the L-478DR model. This is a highly useful function for wireless flash triggering and power control over multiple lighting units from a single location.

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Nikon announces D600 FX-format DSLR

Added by flashdeadline | September 13, 2012 6:11 AM | TrackBack

Nikon's newest FX-format camera has been unveiled.
The Nikon D600 features a full frame 24.3-megapixel CMOS sensor alongside an EXPEED 3 image processing engine that allows for outstanding low-light ability and sharpness.
The new camera will be available on September 18, 2012 for a manufacturer's suggested retail price (SRP) of $2,099.95 (USD) for body only or $2,699.95 kitted with the AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens.

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Nikon announces three new COOLPIX cameras

Added by flashdeadline | August 22, 2012 6:29 AM | TrackBack

Easy on the budget and heavy on features, Nikon’s latest COOLPIX cameras include Wi-Fi connectivity, long-reaching zooms with vibration reduction (VR) and touchscreen operation.
The three new cameras range in price from $179.95 USD to $499.95 USD (suggested retail) and one of them will be an interesting link for social networking enthusiasts familiar with the Android operating system.

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New Firmware Version 1.10 for Nikon CX Lenses

Added by covey22 | August 21, 2012 3:47 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has released Version 1.10 firmware for the 10-30mm and 30-110mm CX lenses. The update allows Nikon J2 cameras to be shut off by collapsing the lenses to their carry position.

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Nikon J2, 11-27mm CX Lens and WP-N1 Housing Announced

Added by covey22 | August 9, 2012 3:17 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has announced an update to the popular J1 mirrorless camera - the Nikon J2. The latest arrival update the rear LCD screen to 921k dots resolution and adds a scene mode setting to the dial for making photos appear as panoramas, miniatures, soft color, backlighting and more. The new camera lists at USD549.99 starting cost with a kit lens.

A new CX kit lens was also announced - an 11-27mm f3.5-5.6 (MSRP USD190). Notably, this is without VR. The J2 will continue to be sold with the 10-30 and/or 30-110 kit options, with the latest addition sold separately.

Finally, an underwater housing, WP-N1, rated to 131m/430f, will accomodate either the J1 or J2 and the CX 10-30mm. The case lists for USD750 and is compatible with the Sea & Sea YS-D1 underwater flash.

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Firmware Update 1.2 for Nikon J1 and V1

Added by covey22 | August 8, 2012 2:53 PM | TrackBack

Updated: Nikon USA links now available.

Nikon has released version 1.2 firmware for both the J1 and V1 mirrorless cameras. Improvements include a fix to the "low shutter speed" threshold in Still Image Mode, Auto White Balance enhancements, exposure fixes when using the optional SB-N5 Speedlight at certain ISO ranges and error messages encountered during interval shooting and power-on using the lens barrel switch.

Nikon Europe Links:
Nikon J1 Firmware 1.2
Nikon V1 Firmware 1.2

Nikon USA Links:
J1 Firmware 1.2
V1 Firmware 1.2

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New 800mm super telephoto lens

Added by pkuzmin | July 13, 2012 11:55 AM | TrackBack

Yesterday must have been birthday, Christmas, Independence Day and Diamond Jubilee all together for every sport, wildlife and press photographer as well as for wealthy voyeurs and stalkers, because Nikon announced they are developing brand new Nikkor 800 mm f5.6 super telephoto lens.

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Polarizing filter in digital photography

Added by pkuzmin | June 23, 2012 12:35 PM | Comment | TrackBack

As have been said in article about filters in digital photography last week, polarizing filter is a must have accessory for every photographer. Firstly because it has got usage across all fields of photography and secondly because its effect is very difficult, if not impossible, to reproduce in Photoshop.

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Filters in digital photography

Added by pkuzmin | June 16, 2012 2:24 PM | Comment | TrackBack Do you know what is most underrated and at the same time also overrated accessories? And what do photographers very often search for straight after they purchase a camera and lens? Well, that is probably tripod, but filters are following closely. But choose the right filter and more important, choose the filter you will actually need and use is not that easy.

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Monster Nikkor extreme fish eye lens for sale

Added by pkuzmin | April 24, 2012 7:42 AM | TrackBack

Are you looking around for some new gear you can splash your cash on? Do you like to shoot wide? I mean really, really wide? Than this lens is made for you. Let me introduce you to the mother of all wide angle lenses, the Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 fish eye lens.

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Ilford Galerie Pro Limited Edition 40 Pack

Added by covey22 | April 20, 2012 8:32 PM | TrackBack

As featured in our last newsletter, the Nikonians Pro Shop is now carrying the Ilford Galerie Professional Limited Edition 40 Pack. The TIPA-award winning package features ten (10) A4 size pages of fabulous stock including Lustre Duo and Gold Fibre Silk.

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Nikon D4 Digital SLR - The Nikonians Review

Added by covey22 | April 20, 2012 8:26 PM | TrackBack

Nikonians Team Member Martin Turner takes the flagship D4 for a spin -

"...with an optical rating by DxO labs above almost every Hasselblad ever built, top ISO in excess of 200,000 and essentially noise-free at 25,600, this may well be the last camera you will ever need to buy."

Get the full review after the jump.

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Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 with Image Stabilization

Added by covey22 | April 11, 2012 2:38 PM | TrackBack

Tamron announces the world's first full-frame fast-aperture 24-70mm f2.8 zoom lens with integrated image stabilization. The SP 24-70 f2.8 Di VC USD features an entire gamut of the latest optical technology. It is equipped with the silent and fast-focusing Ultrasonic Drive, the extremely effective three-coil Vibration Compensation, moisture-resistant construction and a nine-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh. The lens will be initially available in Canon mount in late April, with the Nikon mount to follow shortly thereafter. Hit the link for more details.

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Profoto Light kit passes Hagen test with flying colors

Added by flashdeadline | April 4, 2012 7:00 AM | TrackBack

Nikonians Academy director Mike Hagen recently proved the reliability of the Profoto D1 Studio Kit by taking it straight to an important shoot two hours after he unpacked it for the first time.

Mike’s adventure resulted in a successful series of images and a Profoto D1 Studio Kit Review, now available in our Resources at Nikonians® pages

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D4, D800 & D800E hands-on report

Added by hrbaan | February 23, 2012 9:48 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Being a Nikon Professional has its advantages, besides shooting with great equipment (Nikon), you sometimes get to see products before they are available on the market.

Today I was at Nikon NL to preview the new Nikon flagships, the D4, D800, and D800E. Together with a presentation listing the highlights of these new cameras and their underlying technique, I was able to actually play with them. Very exiting and quite unique as these previews are only available to a select group of Nikon professionals. What makes the event even more unique is the fact that I was holding the only D4, D800 and D800E cameras in the Netherlands!

The rest of the report can be found on my own blog page.

Feel free to comment/ask questions. And yes, you'll want to start saving to be able to buy one of these cameras, they're really that good :-)

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Lion OS-X Update Now Supports Nikon Series 1

Added by covey22 | February 3, 2012 2:43 PM | TrackBack

Apple has released an update to the Lion Operating System that reads the new Nikon Series 1 camera RAW files.

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Nikon Refreshes Coolpix Line for 2012

Added by covey22 | February 1, 2012 2:36 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has refreshed the Coolpix digital compact camera line for 2012. Many of imager sensors got a boost to 16MP and Nikon has continued down a safe but predictable route by reiterating the best features of previous models. Notable entries include:

P510 - the updated flagship superzoom features an enormous 24-1000mm zoom (42x), a 5 frames per second burst shooting rate and integrated GPS to keep track of where your photos were taken.

P310 - heavily based upon the previous P300, the new model retains the fast f1.8 (at wide) 24-100mm zoom range, a new 16MP CCD sensor and full 1080 video with stereo support.

S9300 - the upper end travel camera has a 25-450mm zoom range and a collapsible lens design for convenient pocketability.

Other models in the refresh include the S4300, S3300, S30, L810 and the L26. More details can be found at Nikon USA's Coolpix site.

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CES 2012 - International Technology Exhibition

Added by pkuzmin | January 25, 2012 8:55 PM | TrackBack CES logo.png

1.681.000, 153.000, 34.000, 20.000, 3.100. Those are the numbers of what has been declared as the largest annual show in U.S. history. CES International Technology Exhibition 2012 was the largest event in it's 44 year history with 1.681.000 sq feet (or if you like 173.000 sq meters) of exhibit space, where 153.000 visitors, from which 34.000 came from abroad saw 20.000 new products launched by the 3.400 exhibitors. Oh, and it all happened in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 10. - 13. January. Just in case you are wondering what "CES" stands for, it's Consumer Electronics Show. Simple as that. Together with less important brands such as Ford, Google, eBay, Wall-Mart and Facebook there were also camera manufacturers. So let's have a look what CES 2012 has brought to us, photographers.

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Holiday specials and Gift Ideas from our Photoproshop

Added by hendric | December 8, 2011 11:15 AM | TrackBack

Once again we approach that time of year when the urge to give is the strongest. All of us at the Nikonians Photoproshop wish you — your family and friends a Happy Holiday Season!

We traditionally double check our inventories and look for great deals to make your gift shopping more affordable, and this year we invite you to check our Holidays Specials:

Lightsphere II flash diffusers, leg wraps, camera holsters and tripod bags, assorted camera plates and more are now featured. Offers are valid until stocks last.

You will enjoy the addition of white cross-out lines on our prices during this special, indicating your savings potential.

Make sure you scroll through the three pages of specials (nearly 50 at last count).

SPECIAL NOTE for our Nikonians members using the Photoproshop in Europe. Most of the items mentioned in this newsletter are also available "across the pond." Simply click on the Nikonians Photoproshop map for your chosen region.

Gift Giving
For fast reference we have also prepared a Gift Giving Ideas page with items ranging in price from less than $20.00 USD to $100.00.

These are the items guaranteed to put a smile on the face of a fellow Nikon enthusiast or Nikonians member.

They include the popular hot-shoe mount bubble levels (in both two and three axis models), our top selling Nikonians Pro Strap for your camera and the tiny digital single-lens-reflex camera in the shape of a Nikon which is actually an 8GB USB flash drive in disguise. These flash drives were great stocking stuffers last year.

Check the top of the page and have a look at our brand new Nikonians 2012 Calendar!

If you want to leave the purchasing decision up to your gift receipient, we have you covered.

Check out our gift vouchers in increments of $25, $50 and $100 USD.

Want to go large with that order?

We're getting enthusiastic response to some of our specialized items such as the Solmeta Geotagger N3 GPS Receiver. This is a 3-axis smart camera GPS unit, with very quick and highly accurate GPS lock.

It is compatible with Nikon D3, Nikon D3X, Nikon D3S, Nikon D700, Nikon D300, Nikon D300s, Nikon D200, Nikon D90, Nikon D2X, Nikon D2Xs, Nikon D2Hs, plus Nikon D3100, Nikon D5000, Nikon D5100 and Nikon D7000.

Another popular item is our line of MAGICA products.

Nikonians co-founder J. Ramón Palacios spent many years researching the ideal tripod and he used the expertise of fellow members of the community to narrow that search down to MAGICA.

You can read his story on the search and results and judge for yourself.

---and Now-- the Hubs---
The collaboration between Markins and Nikonians on advanced camera support since 2004 has led to many innovations in the industry and now Markins brings us a new product, reducing the final weight of a MAGICA for added convenience in the field, improving the ability to pack it inside luggage for airplane travel by reducing its top diameter, while maintaining its vibration absorption quality.

The Markins TH-200 and TH-300 Hubs replace the platform hub reducing weight and top diameter of Series 2 and Series 3 carbon fiber tripods respectively, whether a Mountaineer or a Systematic model, providing a slim profile while keeping the sturdiness and vibration dampening of the previous TB base plate based MAGICA.

Protect your investment
We now have an expanded catalog of LensCoat protection for your lenses and DSLR bodies.

These lens covers camouflage your 14mm to 800mm lens in a variety of patterns. They are manufactured from 100% closed-cell neoprene and offer protection from bumps, jars and nicks.

They also provide a thermal barrier, protecting your hands from cold lenses in lower temperatures. They are easy to install and remove, sliding on like a sleeve and leaving no residue on the lens. LensCoat™ lens covers are waterproof, providing protection in harsh conditions.

Other features include clear, flexible UV plastic windows over the AF/VR controls and the distance-scale window. The cover has custom holes revealing your alignment for lens changes to be made without removing the cover. They are available for a wide variety of lenses and for teleconverters.

Your purchases help sustain the growth of the Nikonians community. We thank you for your support!

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Nikon SB-910 Speedlight: Pre-order at Berger Brothers

Added by covey22 | December 6, 2011 9:49 PM | TrackBack

Just in time for the holidays, our corporate sponsor Berger Brothers is offering exclusive pre-orders on the flagship replacement Nikon SB-910 Speedlight. All Nikonians members can take advantage of this special offer, so why wait? Join now and get exclusive access to this deal and other great advantages!

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"The Nikonians" iPad App Updated

Added by covey22 | December 5, 2011 3:02 PM | TrackBack

"The Nikonian" eZine app for the iPad has been updated to Version 1.1. You'll get access to our exclusive newsletters, packed full of equipment reviews, great photos from our ANPAT trip, updates of our Academy classes, and of course, exclusive Nikonians offers! Grab the app now!

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PhotoBert Fall Sale - 10% Off All Products!

Added by covey22 | November 10, 2011 9:41 PM | TrackBack

PhotoBert, makers of the popular CheatSheets and the amazing Helicon Pro focus-stacking software, is slashing prices by 20% off of CheatSheets and 10% off of everything else (accessories & HeliconFocus). This offer won't last long, so head on over to start your holiday shopping! Your discount code can be found at the Nikonians Rewards page.

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PocketWizard ControlTL Promotion for Nikon Users

Added by covey22 | November 4, 2011 3:35 PM | TrackBack

PocketWizard is offering a USD25 rebate in the US only for their innovative MiniTT1 and Flex TT5 Wireless Flash Triggering Systems for Nikon. The mail-in rebate runs through 30-November-2011. Visit Nikonians Rewards to claim your rebate today!

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Hoodman Lens Cleanse: Be Clean and Green!

Added by covey22 | October 11, 2011 3:01 PM | TrackBack

Hoodman announces their new Lens Cleanse series of cleaning cloths - equipped with specially formulated enzymes to break down grime on lenses and other optical equipment without being harmful to the environment.

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Nikon mirrorless camera in September 2011

Added by bgs | September 8, 2011 3:40 PM | TrackBack

Old and new rumors has it that a Nikon mirror-less camera will be launched in September. Let's wait and see! This is something we discussed back in 2006.

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COOLPIX line adds six — including new All-Weather series

Added by flashdeadline | August 24, 2011 7:30 AM | TrackBack

Nikon has introduced six new COOLPIX digital cameras with two standing out from the crowd.

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Nikon Ending D3 Buffer Upgrades

Added by covey22 | June 20, 2011 4:51 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Nikon has announced an end-date for offering the buffer upgrade for the D3 DSLR. The buffer upgrade enhances the performance of the camera by increasing the number of photos it can temporarily store before having to stop and write them out to the memory card. The buffer upgrade will only be available until July 20th 2011, so if you've been holding off on this update, get it now while you can!

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Nikon D90...Going...Going...

Added by covey22 | June 15, 2011 3:22 AM | TrackBack

...Almost Gone!

One of Nikon's best-selling camera models, the D90, has been discontinued, replaced by the newer D7000. This model is prized for having set many new standards within the DSLR family, low weight, excellent noise characteristics, superb image quality, all at a very reasonable price. B&H Photo Video still has a few units left, so grab them while you can!

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Think Tank Speed Convertible Series Arrives June

Added by covey22 | May 28, 2011 7:49 PM | TrackBack

Think Tank Photo is revamping three of their popular "Speed" bags into the new Speed Convertible series starting in June. The Speed Convertibles are shoulder bags that can quickly and easily convert to Beltpacks on the fly, all while enjoying professional features such as hinge top flaps that open away from the photographer, multiple compartments for a variety of accessories, a secondary main compartment entry and padded shoulder straps.

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Nikon Launches Patent Lawsuit against Sigma

Added by covey22 | May 26, 2011 2:03 PM | Comment | TrackBack

In a brief statement on Wednesday, Nikon filed a lawsuit against Sigma Corporation, maker of third-party lenses, over infringements regarding "interchangeable lenses with vibration reduction for single-reflex cameras." Per industry reports, the suit is worth approximately USD154 million.

Editorial Comments: This could be the beginning of the end for the various "gentlemen's agreements" that have characterized Japanese manufacturing for decades. Any infighting between makers about infringements and technology sharing are traditionally settled internally and privately. This could also mean the price of Sigma lenses with Optical Stabilization may become more volatile until the lawsuit and terms are settled.

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Unbelievable Savings from Nikonians Sponsors!

Added by covey22 | May 19, 2011 4:07 AM | TrackBack

Our Director of Good Deals for You has arranged for some unbelievable savings on some of the hottest photography hardware and software, and they're exclusive to Nikonians members only!

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Lowepro Compact Courier Series for ILCs

Added by covey22 | May 19, 2011 3:21 AM | TrackBack

Lowepro unveiled its latest pouch for ILC cameras and other smaller-bodied models like the Nikon Coolpix. With capacity for a single camera and minimal extras, or a larger option for an additional pancake lens, the Compact Courier line offers two carry-styles in one pouch. Users can either use the included shoulder strap or remove that and thread the case through a belt for all day comfort.

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Roberts Imaging: Three Hot Nikon Lenses in Stock Now!

Added by covey22 | May 11, 2011 8:20 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Roberts Imaging has three hot Nikon VR lenses available now! Due to the crisis affecting the Japanese electronics industry, it could be a while before you see these lenses in plentiful stock; they're the latest versions in the most popular of focal length ranges, so get yours now while you can!

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Epson Stylus Pro 4900 - The Nikonians Review

Added by covey22 | May 6, 2011 6:41 PM | TrackBack

Nikonians Team Member Ernesto Santos (esantos) extensively reviewed the latest 17" wide-carriage Epson Stylus Pro 4900 printer and proclaims it be just about perfect:

"Whether you are looking to upgrade your old and tired 17" pro printer or this is your first venture into the world of wide format printing the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is an excellent choice to consider."

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Lowepro: Two New Bags Series for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Added by covey22 | May 4, 2011 5:24 PM | TrackBack

Lowepro has announced two new camera bags series for outdoor enthusiasts. The Photo Sport AW Series is designed for outdoor adventurers that like to bring photo gear along when skiing, biking, or snowboarding, and the Optics Line meets the unique needs of bird photographers and nature observers venturing into the wilds.

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CaptureOne Enhances Tethered Shooting Options

Added by covey22 | May 4, 2011 4:30 PM | TrackBack

PhaseOne's CaptureOne suite has been enhanced for compatibility with tethered shooting using Nikon DSLRs. The D7000 and preliminary support for the D100 is now available. And our own Martin Turner has a full review on the CaptureOne Version 6 package.

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Nikon Image Authentication System Hacked

Added by covey22 | April 28, 2011 3:19 PM | TrackBack

Russian security research firm Elcomsoft has reputedly hacked Nikon's Image Authentication system. Specific Nikon digital cameras write a special key or code to each photo they take. With a special software and hardware solution from Nikon, users can confirm if the photo has been altered since capture.

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Lowepro X200 Roller Case: The Nikonians Review

Added by covey22 | April 27, 2011 9:26 PM | TrackBack

Our own Martin Turner puts the LowePro X200 Roller Case through it's paces.

"For when you need to move the maximum amount of kit around without calling attention to yourself, destroying half the things around you, or looking like you are working for the military, the Lowepro X 200 Pro Roller may well be the ultimate bag."

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Nikon 50mm f1.8 AF-S Officially Announced

Added by covey22 | April 27, 2011 2:16 PM | TrackBack

After an April 13th mis-step, Nikon officially announces their refresh of the classic 50mm f1.8, now with Silent Wave motor and an Aspherlcal element. The new lens will be available on June 16th, 2011 at the MSRP of USD219.95.

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Tamrac 3536 On Sale But It Won't Last Long

Added by covey22 | April 21, 2011 4:19 PM | TrackBack

Our corporate sponsor Roberts Camera continues their sizzling sales by slashing prices on the versatile Tamrac 3536 camera bag. Normally USD45.00, Roberts has it on sale for USD29.97, but stock is limited so get yours today.

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Nikon D7000 On Sale at Roberts Camera

Added by covey22 | April 21, 2011 4:04 PM | Comment | TrackBack

According to the calendar, it's only Spring, but it might as well be Summer, because the sales are sizzling hot at our corporate sponsor Roberts Imaging. They've got the insanely popular Nikon D7000 (body-only) on sale for USD1299.97.

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Nikon Capture NX2 Updated to 2.2.7

Added by covey22 | April 19, 2011 4:50 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has released the 2.2.7 update to Capture NX2.

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Roberts Now Accepting Pre-Orders for Nikon D5100

Added by covey22 | April 15, 2011 3:02 PM | TrackBack

Our corporate partner Roberts Camera is now accepting pre-orders for the newly announced Nikon D5100 Digital SLR. The USD 899.97 camera kit comes with the versatile 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AFS VR. A USD 799.97 body-only kit is also available.

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Leaked: Nikon 50mm f1.8 G Silent Wave

Added by covey22 | April 13, 2011 5:53 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Update 1: Looks like it was an accidental publication - both the Japan and USA sites have pulled the page.

With a lack of suprising fanfare, Nikon has announced a new 50mm f1.8 G AF-S lens, which replaces the hard-working AF 50mm f1.8D.

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Nikon Production Restart and Additional Aid

Added by covey22 | April 1, 2011 3:45 PM | TrackBack

Good news - Nikon has announced the restart of production among the impacted Sendai manufacturing plants, although levels will be hampered by the lack of consistent electricity and the unknown factors of component supply.

Last week, Nikon also provided it's expertise to the recovery efforts by donating a thousand compact digital cameras and flash cards (models unspecified) as well as two hundred binoculars. Those optical items will be used to document damage and aid in finding survivors.

Ed. Note: Gambaro, Nihon. (Hang in there Japan)

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Useful Pouches and Holders from Think Tank Photo

Added by covey22 | March 24, 2011 12:54 PM | TrackBack

Think Tank Photo has released several useful pouches and holders designed to address specific photographer needs:

Credential Holder

AA Battery Holder

Passport Holder

Travel Pouch - Large

Travel Pouch - Small

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Nikon Issues Updated Notice on Operations in Japan

Added by covey22 | March 22, 2011 5:45 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has published an additional notice on the state of manufacturing operations in Japan. Unfortunately, they report at least one employee fatality and several missing from the Sendai plants. In addition, one of their manufacturing factories appears to be heavily damaged. The statement did not indicate when a potential return to normal operations could be expected.

Editorial note: Several business news sources have indicated Nikon is exploring moving part of their camera lens manufacturing to Malaysia. A firm called Notion VTEC Berhed currently supplies Nikon with cam barrel parts and is the likely candidate for a facility relocation.

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Nikon Notice on Northern Japan Earthquake

Added by covey22 | March 14, 2011 1:16 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Nikon has posted an official comment on the state of their operations in Japan. As many Nikonians are aware, the town of Sendai closest to the earthquake is the home of Nikon's professional camera manufacturing factory, outputting models such as the D3 and the D700. For now, operations are shut down, and unfortunately some employees are reported to have been injured. Nikon has also committed 100M Yen (approx. 122MM USD) to the Japanese Red Cross Society in support of relief efforts in the country.

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New SB-700 CheatSheet from PhotoBert

Added by covey22 | January 5, 2011 7:23 PM | TrackBack

Bert Sirkin (PhotoBert) has updated his handy CheatSheets series with the inside scoop on the latest Nikon Speedlight, the SB-700. Nikonians Silver members and above get an additional 20% off this newest product at Nikonians Rewards. Get your copy today!

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Coolpix P7000 Firmware Update Version 1.1

Added by covey22 | December 14, 2010 4:11 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has released Firmware Version 1.1 update for the flagship Coolpix P7000 camera. (Nikon UK Europe for now - Windows and Macintosh)

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Nikon Acknowledges Hot-Pixels Issue with D7000

Added by covey22 | December 3, 2010 3:55 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has acknowledged the existence of the hot-pixels issue on the D7000 and promises a fix shortly. (Translation via TruPhotos)

"The issue of visible hot pixels appearing in videos taken in low light with the D7000 was brought to our attention from a handful of our customers. Although this issue will not cause problems from a practical standpoint, in order to achieve a greater level of customer satisfaction, we have decided to offer a firmware update to reduce such occurrences.

Details will be announced at a later date.

For any enquiries, please contact the Nikon Customer Support Centre.

We look forward to your continued patronage.”

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Nikonians Exclusive Discounts - ScanCafe and Berger Brothers

Added by covey22 | October 27, 2010 2:01 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Nikonians Members get two exclusive deals for the Fall season; first up - USD30 off any and all services at ScanCafe, so start preserving those films and emulsions! And Berger Brothers is offering a 10% discount for any Manfrotto and Gitzo tripods for the month of November only! Remember, you can only get these vouchers at Nikonians Rewards!

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Nikon D7000 DigiTutor Site is Up

Added by covey22 | October 13, 2010 4:23 PM | TrackBack

For our members looking to get a head start on operating the latest DSLR arrival, Nikon has now put up the D7000 Digitutor site for your perusal. Enjoy!

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Tamron SP70-300 Di VC USD: The Nikonians Review

Added by covey22 | October 4, 2010 2:16 PM | TrackBack

For most photographers, a telephoto lens is like a specialized tool; you don’t often have need for it, but when you do, you want it to work right the first time. Tamron’s latest telephoto zoom, the SP 70-300 f4-5.6 Di VC USD, is exactly that – a very useful lens that gets you the shot you want when you need it.

Editor's Note: The Samples Gallery is now available.

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Nikon P90 Firmware Updated to 1.1

Added by covey22 | September 29, 2010 4:36 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has released the first firmware update for the Coolpix P90 compact camera.

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Fall Harvest of Nikon Coolpixes: P7000, S80 and S8100

Added by covey22 | September 8, 2010 5:25 PM | TrackBack

Just in time for the Fall Season, Nikon has announced several new Coolpixes; the flagship P7000 with a 28-200mm zoom reach, the enhanced S8100 with back-lit CMOS sensor and the slim-line OLED S80 compact.

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Tamron's Sixty Days of Giveaways!

Added by covey22 | September 6, 2010 12:22 AM | TrackBack

Tamron celebrates it's 60th Anniversary by giving away sixty copies of it's newest telephoto zoom lens; the award-winning SP 70-300mm Di VC USD, plus other great prizes during the months of September and October!

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Nikon Lens Trifecta: AF-S 85mm f1.4 G, AF-S 24-120mm f4 VR, AF-S 28-300mm ED VR

Added by covey22 | August 19, 2010 4:20 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has announced a trio of lenses that update old classics and bring new capabilities to full-frame (FX) cameras: the AF-S 85mm f1.4 G, the AF-S 24-120mm f4 G ED VR and the AF-S 28-300mm f3.5-5.6 G ED VR.

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Nikon Announces D3100 DSLR and AF-S 55-300mm ED VR

Added by covey22 | August 19, 2010 3:27 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has announced the latest update to their DSLR line, the D3100 and a matching 5x telephoto zoom, the AF-S DX 55-300mm f4.5-5.6 ED VR.

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Nikonians Membership has Rewards

Added by covey22 | August 17, 2010 8:03 PM | TrackBack

Being a contributing member of Nikonians is positively Rewarding! Here's a sample of our exclusive arrangements with top-notch photography suppliers:

Get USD150 rebate on the Epson Stylus Photo R1900 and free shipping at B&H Photo-Video
Deep discounts on popular software from Lasersoft, Topaz Labs, Oxford Eye, Phase One, ImageNomic, and PhotoRecovery
Enjoy personalized photo products and service from LiveBooks, Nations Photo Lab, ScanCafe, Liberty Photo and ImageRights
Access the latest hardware and accessories from ThinkTank Photo, Berger Brothers, Photobert, Datacolor and buyGPSnow
Display your pride with Nikonians-branded items and software from our own ProPhotoShop
Expand your skills with the best photo instructors at Nikonians Academy

All of this and more is available only to contributing Nikonians Members. Click here to claim your Rewards!

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New Coolpix S5100 and S1100PJ Cameras

Added by covey22 | August 17, 2010 5:22 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has announced two new Coolpix models - the 12MP S5100 equipped with a 28-140mm lens and featuring EXPEED C2 processing engine which promises excellent image quality at higher ISOs, lens-shift VR and optimization for handheld-night time and natural fill-flash shooting. The 14MP S1100PJ expands on the unique merging of a digital compact camera and a powerful projector. The new model features 40% brighter projection power, a 3-inch LCD touch panel and can double as a personal computer projector when not being used as a still camera.

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Berger Brothers Nikonians Discounts on Lighting Kits

Added by covey22 | August 17, 2010 5:10 PM | TrackBack

Berger Brothers is offering contributing Nikonians exclusive discounts on select Westcott and ProfFotolighting kits - perfect for members looking to upgrade or expand their studio and portable sets. Get your Discount Code and many other valuable savings at the Nikonians Rewards Page!

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Tamron Releases 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di VC USD Telephoto Zoom

Added by covey22 | August 14, 2010 10:50 PM | TrackBack

Tamron has released their new 70-300mm f4-5.6 telephoto zoom. This new version is equipped with Vibration Compensation, featuring a four-stop advantage in hand-holding. Premiering as well is Tamron's coreless motor implementation, called Ultrasonic Silent Drive, which delivers fast and quiet focusing. LD and XLD elements in the optical formula prevent chromatic aberration and provide greater contrast and sharpness. The lens is available now in NIkon mount with a street price of USD449, making it very competitive to Nikon's own 70-300 VR. We'll have a review of this lens up soon.

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Nikonians Review: Tamron 60mm f2.0 and Think Tank Hydrophobia

Added by covey22 | August 5, 2010 4:38 PM | TrackBack

Have you seen the latest Nikonians equipment reviews? This month, Thomas Berg gets up close with the Tamron SP AF60mm f2.0 Macro, and Team Moderators Victor Newman and Martin Turner get under the covers with Think Tank's latest weatherproof shield, the Hydrophobia.

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Nikon Posts Possible Light Leak Notice on 24-70mm f2.8 AFS

Added by covey22 | July 21, 2010 2:55 PM | TrackBack

Nikon USA confirmed today through a notice that a potential light-leak issue could occur with their flagship mid-zoom 24-70mm f2.8 AFS G.

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iPad is disruptive to photography

Added by bgs | June 28, 2010 10:27 AM | Comment | TrackBack

The Apple iPad, meanwhile over 3 million units sold in a few months, is changing business. I am also convinced it is changing the way photographers will work.

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Sigma Posts Firmware Update for Telephoto Zooms

Added by covey22 | June 16, 2010 2:43 PM | TrackBack

Sigma Photo has posted a firmware update affecting the latest batches of popular telephoto zoom lenses. Lenses affected include the new 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM, the 150-500mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM and the 50-500mm f4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM

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A Nikon Odessey

Added by covey22 | June 14, 2010 3:52 PM | TrackBack

The Associated Press brings word of a Nikon lost at sea, and found after an apparent stunning six month journey from Aruba to the coast of Florida. Be sure to check out the accompanying photos and video recovered from the camera.

Data Safe for photographers

Added by joef | May 27, 2010 11:50 AM

Safety is what the developers of LaCie had in mind when they designed their new Rugged Safe all–terrain hard disk. It comes in two versions: 500 Megabyte ($189.99) and one Terabyte ($299.99). Read more of Data Safe for photographers

TTP launches new shoulder bag series

Added by joef | May 20, 2010 12:26 PM

ThinkTankPhoto's new bag series is called "Retrospective." It honors the great photographers of the past who made history while having their gear slung over their shoulders in beaten canvas bags.

While the outside of the bags look intentionally innocuous, the inside was specifically created to help field photographers carry their gear safely and access it quickly.

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New Photo Scanners from Epson

Added by joef | May 6, 2010 11:53 AM

Epson has launched two new affordable photo scanners with impressive parameters. Both Perfection V33 and Perfection V330 deliver perfect image quality and exclusive scanning tools for $89 and $119 (USD).

They feature 4800 x 9600 dpi optical resolution and include a 180-degree lid for scanning oversized objects.

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New Compact Prime Lenses from Zeiss

Added by joef | April 19, 2010 12:51 PM

The trend of filming in high definition using a digital SLR camera is unstoppable. Carl Zeiss now introduces the world’s first set of cine lenses designed especially for HD-SLR cameras: the Compact Prime CP.2 lenses. Read more of New Compact Prime Lenses from Zeiss

New 24mm Nikkor lens in stock

Added by joef | April 16, 2010 3:48 PM

We would like to inform you that BorrowLenses now has the new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED in stock. It is designed primarily for Nikon's FX format, currently consisting of D3-series and D700 digital SLR cameras.

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Rent hardware and save 5%

Added by joef | April 9, 2010 3:34 PM Borrowlenses, online rental service for camera gear and partner of Nikonians, is offerings a 5% discount to all Gold, Silver and Platinum members.

Cameras, accessories, lighting, water housing and more can be rented for interesting prices. A Nikon D3s for three days costs $251 (regular price).

New Cinema Kit Pro by Hoodman

Added by joef | April 8, 2010 3:29 PM

Hoodman adds a hot shoe mount for using the HoodLoupe 3.0 during DSLR video capture. The new mount is called HoodCrane.

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Hot Deals at Berger Bros.

Added by joef | April 6, 2010 1:52 PM

During April, Berger Bros. offers Nikonians Silver-, Gold and Platinum members Hot Deals for their Bogen and Manfrotto tripods (10%) and for several filters (25%)!

Design Awards for Nikon cameras

Added by joef | April 1, 2010 2:01 PM

Nikon has announced that they have received reddot design awards for their COOLPIX S1000pj and the D5000 cameras.

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Super performance by Tamron

Added by joef | March 9, 2010 2:33 PM | Comment

Tamron today introduced its latest lens, the SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005).

It features a new Tamron developed USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) motor and a Vibration Compensation (VC) that enables the photographer to shoot at a shutter speed that is an extra four stops slower without having to worry about blurring.

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64GB Flash Card from SanDisk

Added by joef | March 1, 2010 11:10 AM

SanDisk last week announced that it has begun to ship its latest flash card SanDisk Ultra® SDXC™.

The Class 4 card has a read speed of 15 MB/s and a capacity of 64 Gigabyte. It uses the new SDXC format which can easily deal with High Definition videos.

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Nikon D3S firmware update 1.01

Added by covey22 | February 9, 2010 2:40 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Nikon has released firmware update 1.01 for the D3S digital SLR. Notable fixes include inadvertent movie playback stalls and memory card "CHA" errors.

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New Wide Nikkor Lenses: 16-35mm f/4 VR and 24mm f/1.4

Added by covey22 | February 9, 2010 2:11 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Two highly anticipated FX-format lenses were officially confirmed by Nikon today; bringing VR to a popular zoom range and updating a wide-angle classic.

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Nikon Updates Coolpix Line with Seven New Models

Added by covey22 | February 3, 2010 2:05 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has updated the Coolpix product line with seven new models spanning the Performance, Life and Style classes, including a superzoom with a new CMOS backlit sensor and the slimmest in-class 10x pocket camera.

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Nikon Responds to "Rough" 70-200mm f2.8 VRII Internals

Added by covey22 | January 21, 2010 8:24 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has posted an official response to customer inquiries about a "rough textured" internal element visible from the front of the lens.

The AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens features a component in the lens design which may appear to have surface irregularities or a rough texture when viewed through the front lens element. This rough surface appears in a very small confined area within the lens barrel and is caused by air holes remaining in the metal portion of the lens during component construction. Due to the magnifying effect of the front element this rough surface will appear greatly enlarged when viewed through the front of the lens.
This component’s function is to reduce and remove internal reflections and this textured surface will have no effect on the lenses performance or operation. Nikon would like to assure customers that the lenses optical performance remains unchanged and that this component will not release any dust or particles into the lens itself.

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Nikon D3 Firmware 2.02 Released

Added by covey22 | January 6, 2010 3:05 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Nikon has made available a new firmware version for the D3 Digital SLR. Version 2.02 (Windows & Mac) include improvements to Auto White Balance and closer integration of camera functions when using an off-board GPS system. Cautions are noted for users of Nikon Camera Control Pro 2.7.0 - some features of the program will be unavailable when used with D3 cameras using the new firmware. Nikon promises to address this in Control Pro 2.7.1 to be released at a later date. (links are to Nikon UK)

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Nikon D3S in Orbit

Added by covey22 | December 21, 2009 8:56 PM | TrackBack

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced today that the Nikon D3S digital SLR and the Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8 optics will be used to photographically document missions and activities aboard the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station (ISS).

Holiday Savings: Hot Nik Plug-Ins and Great Used Gear

Added by covey22 | December 12, 2009 2:51 AM | TrackBack

The Nikonians Rewards for the holidays keep getting better and better with great discounts on the hottest software tools and outstanding used camera gear!

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Two Useful Lens Tools from Nikon

Added by covey22 | December 10, 2009 5:12 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has made available two very useful tools for shooters looking for guidance on their next lens acquisition - a graphical chart of all the current lens lineups and a simulator tool showing the effective field-of-view of a particular lens or focal length.

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Carl Zeiss Announces Semi-Pro Lens Line for Nikon

Added by covey22 | November 16, 2009 9:06 PM | TrackBack

Carl Zeiss has announced a line of lenses for "the semi-professional" market. Labelled ZF.2, this family of manual-focus lenses will mount and meter with Nikon F-Mount 35mm camera bodies.

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Nikon Inks Deal with WiLAN

Added by covey22 | October 29, 2009 7:18 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has signed a licensing agreement with WiLAN Inc., thereby gaining access to an extensive portfolio of wireless technology. WiLAN boasts an impressive collection of patented inventions and counts Cisco, Panasonic, Samsung and RIM among it's current licensees. The terms of the agreement are confidential, but it's no secret that the deal will result in some form of improved and embedded wireless functions making their way into the camera maker's next generation of digital imaging devices.

Nikon D3S Sample Photos Now Available

Added by covey22 | October 15, 2009 2:24 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Nikon has made additional full-size sample photos from the new D3S flagship DSLR available for scrutiny. See the samples here.

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PhotoShop on the Go: New iPhone Mobile App

Added by covey22 | October 14, 2009 9:52 PM | TrackBack

Adobe has posted a version of PhotoShop usable on the iPhone. The new program is sure to be a hit with the rapidly growing base of Apple device users. Using the popular finger gesture interface, users can crop, rotate, apply effects, adjust color and more. As a plus, users can also load their images up to their Photoshop.com account for web publication or to ensure backup. Get the free mobile app here.

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Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 - Now Image Stabilized

Added by covey22 | September 1, 2009 8:51 PM | TrackBack

Tamron took the wraps off their latest iteration of the popular 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di lens - now featuring Vibration Compensation (VC). VC is Tamron's implementation of Nikon's Vibration Reduction, and makes this fast and light lens even more versatile for hand-held shots.

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Nikon D300s Now Available At Roberts Imaging

Added by covey22 | August 30, 2009 3:16 PM | TrackBack

Roberts Imaging now has the new Nikon D300s (body only) in stock, available for delivery. Customers get free shipping for orders over USD300.

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Adobe Plug-Ins Support D300s and D3000

Added by covey22 | August 23, 2009 5:19 PM | TrackBack

Adobe has provided interim support for the Nikon D300s and the Nikon 3000 in the form of release candidate plug-ins for Camera Raw 5.5 and DNG Converter 5.5. Download the RCs here.

Editor's note: Release Candidate status means these plug-ins are interim and are not yet fully production supported.

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Nikon D3X Takes Top Awards at EISA 2009

Added by covey22 | August 17, 2009 4:03 PM | TrackBack

The Nikon D3X has taken the top award as the 2009-2010 Professional Camera of the Year according to the prestigious European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). Following the camera's previous win at TIPA for best D-SLR in the Professional Category, this latest honor reinforces the ground-breaking innovation and features of Nikon's flagship model. Congratulations to Nikon!

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D5000 Advisory Redux: Twice is not Nice; Affected Camera Pool Grows

Added by covey22 | August 14, 2009 4:03 PM | Comment | TrackBack

In a potential double-whammy, many Nikon D5000 cameras are subject again to "additional and enhanced procedures," despite having just completed the first round of repairs as noted in the July advisory.

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Nikonians Exclusive Savings on Datacolor's Spyder3Elite

Added by covey22 | August 4, 2009 3:57 PM | TrackBack

Have you ever looked at your prints and your monitor and wonder why the colors might sometimes not match? Or even viewing your online photos on two different computers, they seem to be off? Just walk into any technology store and look at the rows of monitors for sale - they all have different color renditions, hues and saturations.

Many of our enthusiast and professional members know the answer - color management. In order to successfully manage your color - you need a colorimeter, such as DataColor's Spyder3.

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Nikon D300s Video In Action with Ami Vitale

Added by covey22 | August 4, 2009 3:19 PM | TrackBack

In the latest issue of Nikon World, renknowned photo-journalist Ami Vitale explores the power and flexibility of the new Nikon D300S' video capabilities.

When Nikon asked her to check out the new camera and see how video would fit with the way she works, she was enthusiastic. "I think multi-media is the direction we're all moving," Ami says. "It's another way to tell stories, and for me it's absolutely essential."

See the compelling video, stunning still images and accompanying text on the Nikon World website.

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Nikonians Exclusive: Epson PhotoViewers Allow Tethered Shooting

Added by covey22 | July 31, 2009 4:43 PM | TrackBack

In a Nikonians exclusive tip, we have learned that Epson will update their popular P6000 and P7000 viewers to allow tethered shooting from select Nikon and Canon digital SLR cameras.

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Still and Video? Think Tank Can Handle Both!

Added by covey22 | July 31, 2009 3:42 PM | TrackBack

Think Tank Photo fully unveils it's new line of Multimedia Wired Up bags specifically designed for both digital and video cameras, as well as the new hybrid Digital SLRs that have extensive video capability.

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Nikon D5000 Service Advisory

Added by covey22 | July 16, 2009 4:07 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has issued a service advisory for the D5000 digital SLR camera. Some components related to the power controls have been identified as faulty and may prevent proper operation.

UPDATED - Nikon has provided an applet page where you can enter your camera's Serial Number to see if it is affected.

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Cosina Announces micro4/3rds Adapter for F Mount Lenses

Added by covey22 | July 14, 2009 5:24 PM | TrackBack

In a clever move designed to capture the photographer market seeking the ultimate carry-around camera, Cosina (makers of the Voightlander rangefinder) announced a Voightlander lens adapter that will let manual focus Pentax K and Nikon F lenses mount on MicroFour-Thirds cameras.

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Nikon Teams Up with Fujitsu for Camera Firmware

Added by covey22 | July 2, 2009 3:28 PM | TrackBack

Nikon announced today that it will collaborate with Fujitsu Broad Solution and Consulting Inc. to form Nikon Imaging Systems Inc. The new venture is solely intended to create firmware for Nikon digital cameras.

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Nikon Rechargeable Batteries for Coolpix L100

Added by covey22 | June 9, 2009 3:23 PM | TrackBack

Responding to "consumer demand," Nikon has updated the firmware for the popular Coolpix L100 camera to support rechargeable lithium batteries.

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Service Advisory: Nikon CL-L2 Lens Case for 200-400 VR

Added by covey22 | May 26, 2009 9:31 PM | TrackBack

An urgent service advisory has been released by Nikon regarding the CL-L2 lens case, which is standard issue for the super telephoto 200-400mm VR AFS. Certain batches of the case may fail completely, causing the lens to fall out unexpectedly and be damaged. Nikon will replace qualifying cases free of charge.

The relevant passage of the e-mail advisory is as follows:

This issue does not apply to CL-L2 Semi-soft cases with a "T" (in one of 2 variations) imprinted on the bottom of the case. These products meet Nikon quality and durability standards, and replacement is not needed.

To obtain a replacement CL-L2 Semi-soft case:
If you own a CL-L2 Semi-soft case affected by this issue (without a "T" imprinted on the bottom of the case), please follow the return information available from our website at: http://www.nikonusa.com/cl-l2 or contact the Nikon Customer Relations Department toll-free at 800-645-6687. Calls will be received Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6am-4pm, PDT.

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Adobe ACR v.5.4 RC with D5000 Support

Added by covey22 | May 26, 2009 12:41 AM | TrackBack

Adobe has let a Release Candidate for Camera Raw out the door. The beta version 5.4 is likely due to pressure for supporting a number of popular camera models, including the Nikon D5000, Canon EOS 500D, Olympus E-450/E-620 and the Sigma DP-2 digital rangefinder.

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Nikon Takes Top Camera Awards for TIPA 2009

Added by covey22 | May 26, 2009 12:32 AM | TrackBack

Congratulations are in order for Nikon - our favorite camera maker won the "Best Professional Digital SLR" award for the high-end, rugged D3x and the "Best Advanced Digital SLR" for the popular D90 model.

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Sigma USA Extends Warranties on Non-EX Lenses

Added by covey22 | May 4, 2009 8:51 PM | TrackBack

Good news for Nikonians who enjoy third-party lenses - Sigma Corporation USA announced today that it is extending it's standard one-year International Warranty on all non-EX lenses for two more years, as long as the optics was sold through an US authorized dealer. Previously, only the higher-end EX lenses enjoyed a three-year extended warranty from time of purchase.

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Nikon: Building a Better Battery Meter

Added by covey22 | April 30, 2009 2:12 AM | TrackBack

Nikon has filed for a battery meter patent that changes the game in terms of estimating battery life and efficiency - instead of just measuring shots taken over the life of the charge, the camera will actually report back what different functions were being conducted. The patent reads "different operating modes," presumably meaning actions as zooming in and out (in a compact digital), Menu and LCD use, card formatting, etc. It then presumably applies values to those actions and applies it against the expected battery life to give a more accurate estimation of remaining power.

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Nikon Camera Control Pro 2.5 Now Available

Added by covey22 | April 29, 2009 6:25 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has updated their remote camera control suite to Version 2.5. Changes include:

Support for the new D5000 digital SLR
No backwards compatibility for OSX 10.3.9
Fixes to AutoDX Crop settings and File Transfer behavior

The update is available on Nikon's Knowledgebase Portal for Windows and Macintosh.

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Nikon D5000 Available Starting April 27th

Added by covey22 | April 25, 2009 1:31 AM | TrackBack

As noted on several major retailer sites, the newly announced Nikon D5000 will be available for purchase starting Monday, April 27th.

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Nikon D40 and D40X Firmware Updates

Added by covey22 | April 17, 2009 1:47 AM | Comment | TrackBack

Nikon updates the firmware for the popular D40 and D40X digital SLRs to improve compatibility with the EN-EL9a battery, thereby increasing the theoretical number of shots per battery charge. (link to Nikon USA firmware page).

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Ritz Camera to Close 300 Stores

Added by covey22 | April 3, 2009 4:41 PM | TrackBack

As a follow-up to our earlier story on Ritz Camera's restructuring, the photo retailer chain has announced today that they will close 300 stores with a liquidation sale starting 4-April and continuing until all inventory is sold. A detailed list of stores affected is available here (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).

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Capture One 4.7 Now with Nikon D3X Support

Added by covey22 | April 3, 2009 4:21 PM | TrackBack

Nikonians Corporate Partner Phase One has released their latest iteration of the Capture One 4.7 photo-processing workflow.

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Capture NX2 Version 2.2 Now Available

Added by covey22 | April 1, 2009 3:43 PM | TrackBack

As reported earlier here, Capture NX 2 Version 2.2 with Coolpix P6000 NRW support is now available for download (Nikon USA links).

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Capture 2.2 Coming in April, Supports NRW

Added by covey22 | March 28, 2009 12:43 PM | TrackBack

Nikon will be offering Capture 2.2 as a free upgrade to current 2.x users in April. The new version's features and system specifications are available for perusal. Most notably, Coolpix P6000 NRW support is included, likely in response to earlier feedback from owner communities.

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Nikon Coolpix 6000: The LetsGoDigital Review

Added by covey22 | March 23, 2009 12:19 PM | TrackBack

Our colleagues at LetsGoDigital have completed their review of the current flagship Coolpix camera, the P6000, and the results are mixed. Overall, the camera has some significant advantages over over models, but the lack of RAW workflow really impacts the shot-to-shot performance times.

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Nikon eXtreme Concept Coolpix

Added by covey22 | March 12, 2009 6:41 PM | TrackBack

Images of a very sleek and futuristic concept Coolpix camera are floating around on the Internet, made by designer Camillo Vanacore. No specifications are currently available and it's unclear if the concept is even endorsed by Nikon, but the curvy and cutting-edge design is certainly compelling. (via Behance Network).

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Nikon Coolpix P6000 Firmware 1.2

Added by covey22 | March 9, 2009 2:21 PM | TrackBack

Nikon has updated the firmware for the popular P6000 Coolpix digital compact camera. Version 1.2 (Windows and Mac) addresses JPEG corruption and enhances power consumption among other fixes.

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Olympus Declares "No Mas!"; Saying 12 MP is Enough

Added by covey22 | March 6, 2009 9:02 PM | TrackBack

Olympus is withdrawing from the Megapixel wars, declaring 12 MP to be enough. In a recent interview, SLR planning honcho Akira Watanabe wants to focus instead on improving higher ISO performance, dynamic range and color reproduction. While knowledgeable photographers are applauding this development, it remains to be seen how this will impact Olympus' sales, and if that message can reach a large consumer audience indoctrinated to believe "more pixels is better." (via CNet)

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Sigma Releases New Trio of DC HSM Lenses

Added by covey22 | March 3, 2009 4:15 AM | TrackBack

Sigma unveils it's latest optics in time for PMA 2009 in Las Vegas. Leading the trio of new lenses is a 18-50mm f2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM that will appeal to DX shooters looking for a mid-range zoom, an improved 10-20mm DC HSM super wide-angle but at a constant f3.5 and a light consumer telezoom 50-200mm f4-5.6 DC OS HSM.

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Ritz Camera file for Chapter 11

Added by covey22 | February 24, 2009 2:26 PM | TrackBack

In another sign of tough economic times, Ritz Camera, one of the largest photographic specialty retailers in the U.S., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. While citing requirements by lenders to boost reserve cash as the pirmary motivation, the store chain also suffered from losses through it's 100+ chain marine supply store Boater's World. Not surprisingly, listed among the largest unsecured creditors of Ritz are Nikon with USD26 million in claims, with Canon a close second at USD13 million. (via Reuters)

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Nikon NAS-L1 Microscope Attachment for DSLR

Added by covey22 | February 5, 2009 5:04 AM | TrackBack

Nikon has announced the Fabre Photo EX portable microscope designed for field or industrial inspection use; it has viewing elements but can also mount the NAS-L1 mounting ring to take photos using a DX or FX sensor camera body. An additional FSB-U1 kit will allow similar attachment of certain Coolpix models. The microscope and both attachments will be released on February 20th, 2009. (via TechOn Japan)

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New Wave of Coolpix Cameras Arrives

Added by covey22 | February 3, 2009 3:33 PM | TrackBack

The pre-show annoucement rounds of PMA 2009 have begun, and Nikon has rolled out their latest refresh wave of eight Coolpix Cameras.

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Nikon D700 Hacked To Shoot Video

Added by covey22 | January 28, 2009 3:10 PM | TrackBack

A photography enthusiast has supposedly managed to get a Nikon D700 to emulate it's D90 sibling's ability to shoot video clips through use of the Nikon official Software Development Kit. The not so good news - it's less than 480p in resolution and will require the camera remain tethered to a PC.

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New Firmware Updates for Nikon D3 and Nikon D700

Added by covey22 | January 20, 2009 5:48 PM | TrackBack

The first firmware fixes of the new year have arrived: the flagship Nikon D3 gets updated to 2.01, notably with fixes for compatibility with the GP-1 geotagging unit and image quality concerns when using Long Exposure Noise Reduction. The D700 gets it's first update to 1.01 with changes to Focus Tracking behavior and fixes to the MB-D10 battery pack.

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Save 10% on a ColorSpyder

Added by bgs | January 20, 2009 2:05 PM | TrackBack

Nikonians from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxemburg and Netherlands can save 10% on their purchase of a Datacolor product from our partner Globell. You find the voucher codes for this time limited offer in your User Menu (limited to Silver members and higher).

Nikon D3X Leads DxOMark Rankings

Added by covey22 | January 15, 2009 8:24 PM | TrackBack

DxO Labs has completed a review of the Nikon D3X and declared it leader of the pack for image quality according to their comprehensive DxOMark rating system.

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New Year, New Surprises - Thom Hogan's D3X Review

Added by covey22 | January 13, 2009 4:32 PM | TrackBack

Thom weighs in on the flagship Nikon D3X and his bottom-line may surprise some:

Should You Get a D3x? Well, Nikon's not going to like my answer this time around. My answer is "no, most of you shouldn't."

Discuss this article in our Nikon D3 and D3X forum.

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Nikon UK Price Hike Sheet

Added by covey22 | January 13, 2009 3:55 PM | TrackBack

UK Nikonians enjoyed an all too-brief period of time where equipment was cheaper to buy locally than abroad thanks mostly to the weaker dollar, but the good times have come to an end. Nikon UK, citing currency volatilities, has released their price hike sheet. Notable among them is a nearly ten percent jump on the flagship D3X. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

Sony Cyber-shot G3 Integrates WiFi and Web Browser

Added by covey22 | January 9, 2009 3:49 PM | TrackBack

The integration of digital still cameras and the Web took another step forward today, with the announcement of the WiFi-enabled Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 at the 2009 Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

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Lexar Card Capacity Graphical Tool

Added by covey22 | January 5, 2009 5:51 PM | TrackBack

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.

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Imaging Resource: D3X Test Shots

Added by covey22 | December 21, 2008 3:40 AM | TrackBack

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.

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Nikon D3x preview

Added by bgs | December 1, 2008 12:29 PM | TrackBack

Our Nikon D3x preview is now available. You find this and other of our Nikon reviews and previews at www.nikonians.org/nikon

LetsGoDigital Nikon D300 underwater housing review posted

Added by flashdeadline | November 30, 2008 8:19 PM | TrackBack

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.

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The Veil Slips: Nikon D3X 24MP Outed in Nikon Pro Mag

Added by covey22 | November 30, 2008 3:20 AM | TrackBack

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.

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Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Firmware Update

Added by covey22 | November 19, 2008 6:32 PM | TrackBack

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).

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Canon Rebate Blues

Added by covey22 | November 19, 2008 6:18 PM | TrackBack

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.

Nikon D90, can it really make a movie?

Added by jrp | November 18, 2008 7:30 AM | TrackBack

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

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NIkon D90: The Thom Hogan Review

Added by covey22 | November 16, 2008 2:55 AM | TrackBack

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.

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Nikon Breaks Into Interactive Media with the UP Headset

Added by covey22 | October 8, 2008 12:27 AM | TrackBack

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.

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Nikon D700: The Thom Hogan Review

Added by covey22 | October 2, 2008 3:57 AM | Comment | TrackBack

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.

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Pentax: No Longer Made In Japan

Added by covey22 | October 1, 2008 10:52 PM | TrackBack

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)

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Nikon and HP Create Fine-Art Repro System

Added by covey22 | September 25, 2008 7:53 PM | TrackBack

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)

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Long Overdue - the Nikon 50mm f1.4 Silent Wave Lens

Added by covey22 | September 22, 2008 3:32 PM | TrackBack

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.

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Canon Returns The Volley: EOS 5D Mark II with HD Video

Added by covey22 | September 17, 2008 3:13 PM | TrackBack

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.

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Sony's Response - A900 24MP Full-Frame DSLR

Added by covey22 | September 9, 2008 9:43 PM | TrackBack

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.

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Tamron's Nikon Goodness

Added by covey22 | September 2, 2008 10:53 PM | TrackBack

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.

The D300 Competition: Canon 50D Unveiled

Added by covey22 | August 26, 2008 2:26 PM | Comment | TrackBack

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.

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Nikon Sets Up Shop in Moscow

Added by covey22 | July 31, 2008 3:53 PM | TrackBack

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)

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Tamron Previews 18-270mm Di VC LD Long Zoom

Added by covey22 | July 30, 2008 8:22 PM | TrackBack

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.

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Nikon Coolpix P80: The LetsGoDigital Review

Added by covey22 | July 20, 2008 4:10 AM

Our colleagues at LetsGoDigital take the newest Nikon compact megazoom for a spin around Barcelona.

The Nikon Coolpix P80 has stirred up some mixed feelings inside of me. It is a camera that seems to have everything going for it and seems remarkably interesting. Besides that, it is the new Megazoom camera of the Nikon brand continuing the successful Coolpix 8xxx series. However, it just doesn't hit the spot.

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New Wireless Transfer Technology Consortium

Added by covey22 | July 18, 2008 3:19 PM

A group of top-tier imaging companies, including Nikon, have launched a consortium to bring about the next generation of wireless transfer technology.

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Nikon D3: The Thom Hogan Review

Added by covey22 | July 17, 2008 4:04 PM

Thom reviews Nikon's current flagship DSLR - the D3 and finds it to be pretty much everything it's touted to be; a high-performance camera that will deliver in the right hands. And he hints that the D700 is NOT the last word in Nikon's lineup change this year.

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Vivitar in Limbo

Added by covey22 | July 9, 2008 8:26 PM

In a sign of both a tough economy and a rapidly shrinking photography market, the parent of Olevia LCD tv maker and the Vivitar camera company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

D700 Extreme Weather Photos

Added by covey22 | July 9, 2008 4:19 AM

Extreme weather photographer Jim Reed field-tested the Nikon D700 in the months prior to launch, and came back with an amazing collection of images from the 2008 storm season in the Mid-West United States.

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Nikon Updates D3 and D300 Firmware

Added by covey22 | July 2, 2008 2:44 PM

Hot on the heels of the D700 announcement, Nikon pays homage to it's installed userbase of DSLR owners by releasing new firmware updates for the popular D3 and D300.

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Inside Nikon's Scene Recognition System

Added by covey22 | May 27, 2008 7:29 PM

Nikonians wishing to know more about the ground-breaking Scene Recognition System (SRS), first introduced in the Nikon D3 and D300 Digital SLRs, will want to read this interview with designer Hiroshi Takeuchi.

"Until now, we have been improving AE, AF, and AWB technologies independently, but when these technologies matured, there was no technology capable of linking them. The Scene Recognition System is thus a core technology that links the superior aspects of these three technologies.

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New Lowepro Inverse AW beltpack and Nova AW bags

Added by covey22 | May 22, 2008 2:50 PM

Lowepro has released two new bags in their all-weather (AW) line - the Inverse AW beltpack, which features a 360-degree swivel harness and the more traditional Nova AW shoulder bag, which comes in six sizes to accommodate photographers of all skills and interests.

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Nikon D3 Lands 2008 Grand Prix Award

Added by covey22 | May 21, 2008 9:02 PM

More kudos for the Nikon D3; hot on the heels of the TIPA awards, Japan Press Club has named the full-frame Digital SLR their choice as Camera of the the Year in the 2008 Camera Grand Prix. Nikon beat out over 170 competitors to land the distinguished rating.

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Release Dates for Latest Tamron Lenses

Added by covey22 | May 19, 2008 5:37 PM

Tamron has published release dates for some of their highly anticipated lenses. The 70-200mm f2.8 Di, the 28-300mm XR Di with Vibration-Compensation (VC) and a new version of the 28-75mm f2.8 XR Di now sport built-in AF motors for compatibility with Nikon cameras like the D40 and D60; all three are scheduled to be available on store shelves in Japan on 30-May 2008. Global distribution is expected to follow shortly thereafter.

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Picture-In-Picture Viewfinder for Nikon?

Added by covey22 | May 15, 2008 3:21 PM

Nikon has filed for a patent that allows a "picture-in-picture" viewfinder - in the diagrams with the filing, the viewfinder would be able to show a digital wide-angle view using a CCD or CMOS with the center section showing the actual view based on the current focal length in use. Like many patents, this may or may not ever come to fruition, but it's certainly an appealing concept to sports and action shooters. (Via Gizmodo)

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A New Holster Option For Nikon DSLRs

Added by covey22 | May 6, 2008 5:44 PM

SkyTop Trading has a very unique and stylish option for Nikonians who like to "quick-draw" their digital SLRs. Caution: these carry bags will definitely get attention, including that of law-enforcement - at least at the first glance. (Thanks to member Scott Chapin for this find).

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Revised Nikon D3 Version 1.11 Firmware

Added by covey22 | May 1, 2008 3:42 PM

Nikon has released the revised D3 firmware that addresses corruption generated by Version 1.10. The version 1.11 release is available for Windows and Macintosh platforms (Nikon USA links).

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Tokina Distributor in Canada Now Open

Added by covey22 | April 29, 2008 3:25 PM

For Canadian members seeking Tokina products, you no longer have to order across the border. Daymen Photo Marketing in Ontario officially began selling the popular third-party optics as of 15-April as the exclusive national distributor.

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Nikon Tops 2008 TIPA Awards

Added by covey22 | April 25, 2008 6:33 PM

Congratulations are in order for Nikon in topping two of the most coveted slots in the Technical Image Press Association's (TIPA) 2008 Awards.

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Nikon Confirms new D3 Firmware V1.10 Corrupted

Added by covey22 | April 18, 2008 6:31 PM

Nikon USA confirms that the recent D3 Firmware v1.10 release is corrupting photos.

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Your Portrait From Space

Added by covey22 | April 17, 2008 6:32 PM

Richard Garriott, famous maker of the computer game Ultima, is shedding his online identity as Lord British and becomes a portrait shooter from space with the help of a Nikon D3 digital SLR.

Nikon D3 Firmware Update Version 1.10

Added by covey22 | April 15, 2008 6:48 PM

Nikon has released their first firmware update for the flagship D3 digital SLR.

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Eye-Fi and CompactFlash Adapters

Added by covey22 | April 14, 2008 5:05 PM

With the success of the Eye-Fi combo wifi adapter and media card, many owners of cameras with CompactFlash slots have been feeling left out. The manufacturer offers a small section of advice if you're planning to use the card with CF adapters.

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New Flagship Coolpix P80

Added by covey22 | April 10, 2008 2:41 PM

Nikon's latest addition to the Coolpix line packs a 10MP punch with an 18x optical reach. The Coolpix P80 harkens back to the days of the CP5700 with it's styling, but there's nothing retro at all about this camera.

Nikon D40 Firmware Update Version 1.1.1

Added by covey22 | April 9, 2008 5:23 PM

Nikon has released a firmware update for the D40 digital SLR. The updates are currently available for European users in Windows and Mac platforms (US technical support gateway will be updated shortly).

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Ray Flash: The Ring Flash Adapter Now in U.S.

Added by covey22 | April 7, 2008 2:40 PM

As we reported in early 2007, an innovative ring flash adapter that uses a normal hot-shoe flash to generate illumination was first made available in Europe. Now re-named Ray Flash - the adapter is now available in the U.S. via ExpoImaging, the distributor of the ExpoDisc.

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FotoNation on The Wall Street Journal

Added by covey22 | March 28, 2008 7:54 PM

The little company that made smile and other face attribute-detection in cameras a reality has hit the big-time. Today's electronic edition of the Wall Street Journal focuses on FotoNation and it's founder Eran Steinberg.

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Sony Ups the Ante - 25 MP Full-Frame Sensor

Added by covey22 | March 24, 2008 10:44 PM

At PIE 2008 in Japan, Sony let the veil covering their upcoming flagship DSLR slip a bit more. The massive A900 appears to be a direct response to the Nikon D3 and the Canon 1D Mark III series, but with a twist: a whopping 25MP Full-Frame sensor. Will will see this on a future D3X? (Courtesy of masterchong.com).

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USPS Sees Green: Electronics Recycling Pilot

Added by covey22 | March 19, 2008 3:44 PM

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the United States Postal Service has launched a pilot recycling program that will allow owners to safely dispose used, broken or obsolete electronic items through the mail.

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Sigma Takes The High Ground: 50mm f1.4 HSM

Added by covey22 | March 19, 2008 3:06 PM

Sigma has seized the high ground that many Nikonians have been eyeing for a while: the release of a coreless focusing, high-speed 50mm full-frame lens suitable for use with the D40 and D60 series cameras.

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Nikkor 16-85mm DX VR: The Photozone Review

Added by covey22 | March 17, 2008 2:28 PM

Much to everyone's surprise, Photozone put up a comprehensive review over the weekend on the new Nikkor 16-85mm DX VR lens that has generated a lot of buzz.

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Nikon D300: The Thom Hogan Review

Added by covey22 | March 11, 2008 11:16 PM

The review that everyone's been waiting for has been posted. Thom Hogan weighs in on the new prosumer DSLR and the results are surprising.

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Quantum and Metz: Better Together

Added by covey22 | March 10, 2008 3:10 PM

Nikonians using Metz flashguns can now enjoy the high-refresh cycles of belt-pack batteries.

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Spring Releases: Think Tank's Latest Additions

Added by covey22 | March 10, 2008 2:44 PM

Think Tank Photo has released a slew of fifteen new items in time for Spring; additions to the Airport roller line of bags, the Skin modular set collection and more.

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Nikon P50: The Popular Photography Review

Added by covey22 | March 4, 2008 7:04 PM

Pop Photo reviews the new Coolpix P50, one of the first compact cameras in Nikon's line-up to have the same EXPEED image processor as found in the higher-end D3 and D300 digital SLRs.

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Fantasea Housings for the D60 and new Coolpixes

Added by covey22 | February 29, 2008 8:39 PM

Fantasea has released new underwater housings; one for the latest Coolpix L-series (15,16 and 18), the S210 and the D60 digital SLR. The D60 housing will also be price-bundled with a special housing to take an SB-800DX flash unit as well. All units are waterproofed to 200 feet (60m) and come with one year flooding insurance in case of failure.

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Spring is in the Air with Nikon UK Cashback

Added by covey22 | February 26, 2008 4:22 PM

For our UK members, Nikon has launched their Spring Cashback offer, focusing on the D40 and D80 plus lens combos for savings up to 100 Euros.

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Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 AFS: The PopPhoto Review

Added by covey22 | February 26, 2008 4:09 PM

Popular Photography reviews the Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 G AFS, the wide-angle golden child that even Canon shooters crave.

Though expensive, this lens will prove well worth its price to any Nikonian who needs maximum wide-angle views with a minimum of optical distortion.

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CompactFlash Rebooted: CFast Is Coming

Added by covey22 | February 26, 2008 3:34 PM

The ubiquitous CompactFlash format is scheduled for a technology makeover in 2009; and the good news is that CFast will be incredibly speedier, larger in capacity and less likely prone to damage from the notorious pin interface. The bad news? It won't work in older CF 1.0 cameras. (From CNet.com)

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Nikon D300: A Rare Dave's 5-Star Pick

Added by covey22 | February 15, 2008 5:08 PM

Our colleagues at Imaging Resource have completed their Nikon D300 review and the popular camera has garnered a rare Dave's 5-Star Pick status.

I could go on and on, but the bottom line is this: If you need a great digital SLR camera and the price is no issue, the Nikon D300 will exceed your needs.

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Head To Head: S700 versus SD870 IS

Added by covey22 | February 15, 2008 4:58 PM

We recently caught a head-to-head comparison of two stylish compact cameras; the Nikon S700 and the Canon SD870 IS.

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Cocoon Creations Releases SOFTalk 2000 Code

Added by covey22 | February 14, 2008 3:15 PM

Our film-loving members have a great Valentine's Day gift from Cocoon Creations.

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Nikon D300 Firmware Updated

Added by covey22 | February 13, 2008 10:56 PM

Nikon has updated the D300 digital SLR's firmware to Version 1.02.

An issue that, in rare cases, caused vertical bands (lines) to appear in images captured at shutter speeds slower than 8s has been resolved.

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Sigma Fills The Gap With Multiple Lenses

Added by covey22 | January 31, 2008 5:44 PM

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Sigma unloaded a few jabs aimed at Nikon's existing lens gaps with some long-awaited announcements. First up is the revisions to some classic lenses - namely the new 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM and the new 150-500mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM supertelephoto zooms.

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Middleweight Bout: Nikon D300 vs Canon 40D

Added by covey22 | January 31, 2008 5:34 PM

Popular Photography conducts a hands-on comparison of the reigning middleweight kings; the Nikon D300 and the Canon EOS 40D.

...we found them to be more evenly matched than we expected.

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PMA 2008 Updates for 30-January

Added by covey22 | January 30, 2008 7:30 PM

Sony has announced a 24MP full-frame (24x36) CMOS Sensor with an analog-to-digital converter allowing it to capture up to 6.3 frames per second. Given the history of Nikon-Sony collaboration, it is only a matter of time before this chip makes its appearance in a new Nikon Digital SLR. The question still remains - will it be the heart of a D3X as many Nikonian faithful are clamoring for?

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Unofficial Samples from Nikkor 16-85mm DX VR

Added by covey22 | January 30, 2008 2:35 PM

The virtual ink has barely dried on yesterday's Nikon announcements at PMA and a site has already posted unofficial samples of the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR lens.

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Tamron Updates 17-50mm f2.8 with Internal Motor

Added by covey22 | January 28, 2008 8:10 PM

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On the heels of their refresh to the 70-300mm tele macro, Tamron turns their focus to one of their most popular stablemates, the 17-50mm f2.8 Di. The new model A16N II will now have a built-in lens motor allowing full auto-focus compatibility with cameras such as the Nikon D40 and D40X.

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Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8: The Photozone.de Review

Added by covey22 | January 28, 2008 3:18 PM

Klaus Schroiff's much anticipated review of the new ultra-wide Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8 is online.

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Sunex SuperFisheye Lenses for DSLR Cameras

Added by covey22 | January 28, 2008 2:53 PM

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Sunex is not the first name that comes to mind with third-party lens makers, but their new DSLR SuperFisheye lens and accompanying software for stitching and perspective correction are intriguing. The lens is listed at USD799 MSRP and they'll be on display at PMA 2008.

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Nikon D80 Firmware 1.10 Released

Added by covey22 | January 27, 2008 5:31 PM

Nikon Europe has released D80 firmware updating the camera to version 1.10.

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PMA 2008: The Heat is Turning Up

Added by covey22 | January 24, 2008 3:23 PM

With only seven days to go before PMA 2008's opening in Las Vegas, manufacturers are turning up the heat with their pre-show product announcements. Read on to get the scoop about the latest salvos in the camera wars!

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Sigma Issues Fix for Nikon D3 Auto DX Crop

Added by covey22 | January 23, 2008 3:04 PM

Sigma has issued a fix for certain lenses that don't automatically support the Nikon D3's Auto DX Crop function. The upgrade is free but likely requires return of the lenses for maintenance. Popular models affected include the Sigma 10-20mm DC HSM, the 30mm f1.4 DC HSM and the APO 120-300mm f2.8 EX DG HSM among others.

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Tamron Updates Tele Macro for Nikon D40

Added by covey22 | January 22, 2008 4:39 PM

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Tamron has announced an update to their popular 70-300mm f4-5.6 LD Di Macro lens. The refreshed A17N2 tele macro will now have a built-in lens motor specifically for compatibility with Nikon cameras such as the D40 and D40X digital SLRs. The lens is expected to be released in Japan in February.

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MacBook Air - The Thinnest Notebook Yet

Added by covey22 | January 17, 2008 5:00 PM

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Nikonians who can't get enough of Macintosh equipment are undoubtably entranced by Steven Jobs' latest creation: the ultra-thin, ultra-light MacBook Air laptop.

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Pricing for Sigma 4.5mm f2.8 DC Fisheye

Added by covey22 | January 11, 2008 4:03 PM

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Sigma USA has announced MSRP pricing for their innovative ultra-wide lens. The Sigma 4.5mm f2.8 DC fisheye will debut at USD1400, with actual street-pricing expected to be at a lower amount.

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Reichmann's Take on the D3 and D300

Added by covey22 | January 9, 2008 9:38 PM

As we reported earlier, noted industry pundit and stated Canon user Michael Reichmann partly returned to the fold with the purchase of a Nikon D3. He now turns his attention to the details of the feature-rich camera and it's high-ISO performance.

We now have a bit of a sea change happening. Nikon has flexed its considerable muscle and with the D3 produced a camera that sends a clear challenge to Canon's nearly decade-long dominance of the digital arena. The D300, though in many ways simply a logical progression from the D200, is a much better camera than its predecessor, and along with its superior sensor offers the pro and advanced amateur a set of features and functionality that is unmatched at the moment in Canon's line up.

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CNET's Best of CES Show Nominees

Added by covey22 | January 9, 2008 9:08 PM

CNET has generated their list of nominees for best in category drawn from the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Notable in the digital photography section is Sony's priced-to-move A200 Digital SLR.

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Lexar Boosts SDHC Capacity to 8GB

Added by covey22 | January 8, 2008 4:04 PM

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The High-Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC) card format just got a bigger boost thanks to Lexar. This card family now boasts an immense 8GB size and will span the brand's Professional (133x), Platinum II (60x) and Standard product lines. Availability is expected in late January.

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Nikon D3: The Bjorn Rorslett Review

Added by covey22 | January 8, 2008 3:54 PM

Bjorn Rorslett recently posted his initial review of the Nikon D3 over the holiday break. True to form, he has focused on the practical uses of the camera and renders judgement on it's suitability for some of his speciality applications, such as IR and UV photography.

"For me the arrival of the D3 is the final nail in the coffin for "35mm" silver-halide reflex cameras. Of that I'm certain."

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CNN Money Rates Picture Scanning Services

Added by covey22 | January 7, 2008 4:40 PM

CNN's Money Magazine rated six of the more popular print and negative scanning services available and put ScanCafe on the top of the list. This is a great quick reference guide for shutterbugs who have been putting off the digital conversion of their albums and scrapbooks.

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LetsGoDigital and the Nikon D80 Go Shark Diving

Added by covey22 | December 14, 2007 4:48 PM

Our adventurous colleagues at LetsGoDigital took the Sea & Sea DX-D80 underwater housing (designed for the Nikon D80 digital SLR) for a dive in shark-populated Carribean waters. Be sure to check out the amazing shots in the article, including one about a tiger shark who wanted his own camera for the holidays!

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Profoto AcuteB Free Flash Head Offer

Added by covey22 | December 14, 2007 4:30 PM

Profoto is running a great holiday offer - buy a Profoto AcuteB 600 or 600R battery pack and receive a matching flash head free (USD699 value).

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PhotoBiz Blog: D3 and 1Ds Mark III Shootout

Added by covey22 | December 13, 2007 3:05 PM

We stumbled across an interesting Nikon D3 versus Canon 1Ds Mark III shootout. While the methodology isn't as detailed as some of the usual hardware review sites, the results speak for themselves.

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14-24mm f2.8 G ED AFS: A Canon Must Have

Added by covey22 | December 12, 2007 3:32 PM

Even Canon users cannot resist using Nikkor optics, and this is certainly true of the new Nikon 14-24mm f2.8G ED AFS, which promises to deliver stunning images on full-frame cameras like the 5D and 1D series. Canon EF to Nikon AF mount converters have been available for a while, and this initial report at 16-9.net shows the amazing results.

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Update: Tamron AF28-300 XR VC with Built-In Motor

Added by covey22 | December 12, 2007 3:05 PM

As we reported in October, the Tamron AF28-300 XR with Vibration Compensation has successfully re-launched according to the manufacturer. The Nikon version is still forthcoming, but the additional details on the specifications page now indicate that Tamron will continue the trend to include built-in motors that started with the 2nd generation AF18-250 announcement. These lenses are clearly aimed at appealing to the large community of Nikon D40/D40X owners.

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Qflash Academy Available Online and on DVD

Added by covey22 | December 11, 2007 8:47 PM

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Popular lighting manufacturer Quantum has established the Qflash Academy; a series of short video lessons on how to use Qflash, Turbo Batteries, the wireless FreeXwire system and Qnexus. The lessons are available online or a free DVD will be sent on request.

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Snippets from Newsline International 10-Dec-2007

Added by covey22 | December 10, 2007 8:40 PM

Some interesting snippets from today's Newsline International:

CompUSA, a national chain of technology stores across the US, will shutter an undisclosed number of stores after the holidays. The downsizing follows the recent sale of the conglomerate to the Gordon Brothers group.

Fujifilm aficionados will be pleased to hear about the revival of Velvia 50 in 35mm format, at least in Japan. Availability is expected after 16-December.

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Fantasea Coolpix L14 Housing

Added by covey22 | December 10, 2007 4:34 PM

Fantasea updates it's family of underwater housings, this time for the Coolpix L14. It features a 46mm front thread port, removable flash diffuser and is rated to 200 feet or 60 meters (January 2008 availability).

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Nikon D3 Unboxed and Sample Shots

Added by covey22 | December 5, 2007 4:24 PM

With word of the Nikon D3 arriving in store shelves over the past few days, we'd like to whet your appetite for the new FX camera by seeing what it looks like unboxed and a gander at some of the sample shots (including ISO 25600) by our colleagues at Imaging Resource.

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Tamron Debuts 18-250mm Di with Built-In Motor

Added by covey22 | December 4, 2007 9:04 PM

Tamron has joined the ranks of manufacturers building coreless drive lenses (i.e., Silent Wave, Hypersonic Motor) with the announcement of a 2nd-generation 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II.

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Nikon D3/D300 Online Manuals

Added by covey22 | December 4, 2007 6:29 PM

The online manuals for the Nikon D3 and Nikon D300 are now available, as are approved Compactflash card lists (D3,D300).

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Sigma Updates 50-150 f2.8 DC and 70-200 f2.8 EX

Added by covey22 | December 4, 2007 3:32 PM

Sigma has slightly updated the 50-150mm f2.8 EX DC HSM and the 70-200mm f2.8 EX DG Macro HSM (both new lenses distinguished with a Generation "II" label). The digital-only lens receives an additional SLD element in the Macro receives an improved close focusing ability.

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A Useful Third Hand - Quik Pod for DSLRs

Added by covey22 | November 29, 2007 4:19 PM

Want a self-portrait but don't have a tripod or someone to take the photo for you? Quik Pod for DSLRs is your answer.

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Nikon D3 and D300 Digitutors

Added by covey22 | November 27, 2007 5:37 PM

Photographers seeking more information on the hot new cameras of the season should check out the Digitutor sessions on the Nikon D3 and the Nikon D300.

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Weak US Dollar Lowers Nikon Canada Prices

Added by covey22 | November 26, 2007 8:21 PM

Nikonians north of the US border are seeing benefits thanks to the weak US Dollar - lower prices on many digital cameras and accessories. And to add icing to the cake, Canadian members are reporting the D300 is now available on the shelves.

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Wall Street Journal Reviews the Eye-Fi

Added by covey22 | November 26, 2007 7:09 PM

As a follow-up to our October report on the Eye-Fi card, the Wall Street Journal's Mossberg Solution column recently ran the card through it's paces and was suitably impressed. Bottom-line: this is a must-have for the shutterbugs on your holiday shopping list.

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Nikon D300 and Capture NX 1.3 Hit Store Shelves

Added by covey22 | November 23, 2007 4:23 PM

Nikonians have been reporting the arrival of the much anticipated D300 in both pre-orders and store shelves. Capture NX 1.3 has also been released, so it should be a very festive time for all. And if you have D300 questions, be sure to join our forum to get answers!

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Need a Nikon D3 in Canada? Prove It!

Added by covey22 | November 19, 2007 9:24 PM

Nikonians have been following an interesting pre-sale development as the release dates for the D3 and the D300 approach. Nikon Canada has taken the unique step of requiring a certification letter to prove that a pro photographer will take possession of the camera and the intent is not to resell.

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Rob Galbraith: Nikon D3 ISO Samples

Added by covey22 | November 16, 2007 5:08 PM

Rob Galbraith has posted a very nice summary article featuring Nikon D3 samples ranging from base ISO200 all the way to the stunning ISO25600. While many of the photos have been seen piecemeal across the Internet, Rob puts it all together in a very readable format along with full details about how the photos were taken and what in-camera options and post-processing were used.

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Tokina Posts New Fast Wide and Macro Lenses

Added by covey22 | November 16, 2007 4:10 PM

Tokina has announced a new 11-16mm f2.8 DX and a 35mm f2.8 DX macro lens. Both are designed specifically for Digital SLRs with less than full-frame sensors (APS-C). Pricing outside of Japan was yet to be announced, but initial availability was expected at the end of December 2007.

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Sigma Announces Digital Only Fisheye Lenses

Added by covey22 | November 14, 2007 3:57 PM

Sigma has announced two new fisheye lenses specifically designed for digital SLR cameras. The 4.5mm f2.8 EX DC Circular Fisheye HSM provides an enormous 180 degree FOV down to 5 inches close focusing. Complementing the Fisheye is the 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM which projects a fisheye perspective into a rectilinear format, and close focuses to 5.3 inches. Both lenses feature Super Multilayer Coating minimizing flare and ghosting, as well as Super-Low Dispersion elements and full-time manual focusing thanks to the HyperSonic Motor. Prices and release dates were not available at press time.

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Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 AFS: The Photozone Review

Added by covey22 | November 13, 2007 2:39 PM

The new mid-range fast zoom from Nikon has hit the streets and PhotoZone has a review up. Nikonians eager to add the lens to their line-up will be pleased to hear the verdict:

The Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED exceeds the already very good performance of its predecessor. The center quality is nothing short of outstanding matching or beating the resolution of a 10mp APS-C sensor.

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Voightlander's Newest Lenses for Nikon

Added by covey22 | November 6, 2007 10:16 PM

The popular third-party manufacturer Cosina has created two new manual focus 35mm format lenses for Nikon AIS and Pentax KA mounts.

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DSLR WiFi for the Rest of Us: The Eye-Fi SD Card

Added by covey22 | October 30, 2007 9:16 PM

For our members who look on enviously at the professional Nikon Digital SLRs equipped with WiFi; the Eye-Fi levels the playing field. It's a combination 2GB SD card equipped with an 802.11g transmitter capable of uploading images to a local PC or to select online photo services such as Flickr, Photobucket or Shutterfly. The card will be available via Amazon as early as Tuesday this week.

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Tamron 28-300mm XR Di VC Re-Launch

Added by covey22 | October 22, 2007 4:01 PM

Tamron sees a November re-launch for it's first Vibration Compensation (VC) lens, the 28-300mm XR DI. Canon users will get first crack, with the Nikon mount available in Spring 2008.

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Fujifilm S5 Price Drop and Free MB-D200

Added by covey22 | October 19, 2007 8:59 PM

Nikonians thinking about buying the Fujifilm S5 Pro now have two more reasons to pull out their wallets: a USD200 price drop and a FREE MB-D200 grip plus a FREE Huey Pantone Color Calibration device. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required to view the promotional flyer)

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Olympus Debuts E-3 Digital SLR

Added by covey22 | October 17, 2007 10:22 PM

After a long hiatus, Olympus has re-entered the professional level Digital SLR market with the 10MP E-3.

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GeoPic II: Low-Power Dedicated Geotagger

Added by covey22 | October 15, 2007 8:16 PM

Geo-tagging, or the practice of overlaying your photos onto a geographical map to show where it was taken, has been quite popular for some time now. GeoPic II is one of the first commercial releases to claim both a dedicated role as a geo-tagging device and features low power consumption. With a small physical format and easy integration with Nikon DSLRs such as the D200, D300, D2, D3 and Fuji Finepix Pro series, the GeoPic II works with both JPEG and RAW formats and easily communicates with Picasa, Google Earth and Adobe Lightroom.

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Sigma 18-200 OS Now With HSM

Added by covey22 | October 8, 2007 9:28 PM

Third-party lens maker Sigma has updated their popular digital-only 18-200mm lens with both Optical Stabilization and HyperSonic Motor. Nikonians now have a closer choice between the Sigma and the Nikon 18-200 DX VR.

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Nikon Sendai Plant Photos

Added by covey22 | October 8, 2007 7:13 PM

Nikon has provided some press photos showing the assembly line at the Sendai plant, where the top-end digital SLRs such as the Nikon D3 are being produced.

Nikon D3 High ISO Samples Released

Added by covey22 | September 29, 2007 9:29 PM

High-ISO samples for the Nikon D3 Digital SLR have been released. Included among the JPEG examples are action photos at 3200 and 6400 by noted photographer Dave Black.

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Epson Storage Viewer Travel Pack

Added by covey22 | September 27, 2007 12:15 AM

For our members who own Epson portable storage viewer devices, the new Travel Pack will be of interest.

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"America At Home" - The Nikon S51C Campaign

Added by covey22 | September 21, 2007 2:59 PM

Nikon is arming 100 preeminent photojournalists with Nikon S51C Coolpix cameras and sending them out to capture a week in the life of American households across the nation. "America at Home" is the latest mass-photojournalism project from the producers of "America 24/7" and "One Digital Day." Thousands of amateur photographers will be participating as well and the entire workflow is digital - only digital still cameras and cameraphone images are allowed.

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Nikon Digital Live 2007 Campaign in Japan

Added by covey22 | September 19, 2007 4:16 PM

Noted in Newline International's 18-September edition: Nikon will be hosting a seven-city tour in Japan for the next two months, showcasing the new Nikon D3 and D300 digital SLR cameras.

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Carl Zeiss Introduces Distagon T* 28mm f2

Added by covey22 | September 19, 2007 3:54 PM

Carl Zeiss introduces the Distagon T* 28mm f2 lens for both Nikon ZF and Pentax K mounts. The latest addition to the lens family closes the gap between the wide-angle 25mm f2.8 and the 35mm f2.

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Kenko Enters Nikon Mount SLR Market

Added by covey22 | September 17, 2007 4:38 AM

In an little advertised development, Kenko has announced that they will be selling a Nikon F-mount fully manual film SLR.

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Nikon D300 Digital SLR Samples Available

Added by covey22 | September 13, 2007 10:35 PM

Samples for the highly anticipated Nikon D300 digital SLR are now available. While Nikonians are eager to see how the camera's high ISO performance will compare to the recent stunning images from it's big brother Nikon D3, none of the photos were taken at above the base rating of 200.

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Nikon D3 Digital SLR Samples Available

Added by covey22 | September 12, 2007 6:01 PM

Nikon has released official samples showing the Nikon D3's image capabilities, including a stunning ISO6400 ambient light photo of a trumpet player. The quality shown reinforces how much Nikon is determined to counter industry comments about lack of high-ISO performance.

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Sony Responds: The A700 Digital SLR

Added by covey22 | September 6, 2007 3:02 PM

It was only a matter of time before Sony put out their own DSLR using the 12MP CMOS sensor that was announced for the Nikon D300. The A700 is the latest pro-sumer offering that significantly marks the departure of the design from Minolta and brings more Sony-ness into the product family. New features include an 11-area AF sensor with two central cross-hairs, a large 3.0" LCD, improved Dynamic Range Optimizer logic, glass pentaprism and 5 fps advance rate. See the preview at our colleague site Imaging-Resource.

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Nikon D300 Overview

Added by covey22 | September 1, 2007 8:29 PM

For our members hungry for more information following last week's announcement, Nikon has published a flash presentation on the new features of the D300 digital SLR.

No Surprise - One Time Digital Cameras Are Awful

Added by covey22 | August 21, 2007 5:46 PM

The Washington Post recently ran a comparison of one-time use digital cameras sold at CVS, RiteAid and Ritz Camera and found the devices to be awful, both in use and in the prints that resulted. Ritz appeared to have the best prints but had inconsistencies with providing a CD that would work across multiple computers.

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Finally: The Thom Hogan Fujiflm S5Pro Review

Added by covey22 | August 20, 2007 10:58 PM

For our members who have been on the fence for a while, Thom finally publishes his much-awaited perspective on the Fujifilm S5Pro.

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The Curtain Rises Slowly: Sony's New 12MP APS-C Sensor

Added by covey22 | August 20, 2007 7:44 PM

The curtain is beginning to rise slowly on potential Nikon announcements which have been stirring the pot on all the digital forums. Sony's announcement of a new 12MP APS-C sensor, capable of 10 FPS, matches one of the more reliable intelligence reports that the upcoming D300 will have a imager in that size.

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Canon's Broadside - the new 40D and 1Ds Mk. III

Added by covey22 | August 20, 2007 3:10 PM

Canon fired a serious broadside this week in the digital SLR wars. The Canon 40D 10MP is equipped with the dust-reduction system introduced on the Rebel XTi and a boosted 6.5 per second frame rate. But the heavy-hitting shell comes in the form of the updated 1Ds Mark III with a stunning 21MP full-frame sensor at 5fps equipped with dual DIGIC III processors to keep performance at peak. Canon states that they will sell the camera at the same prices as the Mark II model it replaces.

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"Change Up" Combination Bag from Think Tank

Added by covey22 | August 15, 2007 9:35 PM

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Think Tank Photo has come up with yet another unique design for working pro shooters - the Change Up combination Beltpack and Shoulderbag.

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Imaging-Resource: How To Choose Your Second Lens

Added by covey22 | August 13, 2007 5:41 AM

The crew at Imaging-Resource have rolled out a very relevant article in light of the increasing number of new DSLR owners, entitled "How To Choose Your Second Lens."

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Toshiba Expands Laptop Battery Recall List

Added by covey22 | August 13, 2007 5:33 AM

For our members using Toshiba laptops, yet another recall is underway; this time affecting Satellite A100, Satellite A105 and Tecra A7 units. Toshiba issued a warning earlier in June and a full-blown recall in July.

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LetsGoDigital: The Bogen, Manfrotto and Gitzo Factory Tours

Added by covey22 | August 13, 2007 5:15 AM

Our colleagues at LetsGoDigital have a visual-rich report on their recent tour of some of the world's most popular camera support makers.

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Nikon's RGB Sensor Patent

Added by covey22 | August 10, 2007 4:27 PM

Our colleagues at Imaging-Resource bring to light details of a Nikon RGB imaging sensor very similar to the Foveon X3.

NASA Eyes Multiple D2Xs, Lens Purchase

Added by covey22 | August 5, 2007 8:43 PM

Nikon continues to be one of the premier suppliers of digital equipment to the U.S. Space Program. A recent solicitation detailed by Spaceref.com outlines the lot purchase of 28 Nikon D2XS bodies, 27 12-24mm DX lenses, 12 10.5mm DX fisheyes and 31 SB-800 Speedlights among other items.

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Nikon D200 Wins 2006 DIWA Platinum Award

Added by covey22 | August 5, 2007 8:25 PM

Congratulations to Nikon - the D200 was recently selected as the 2006 DIWA Best Digital System Camera winner.

The DIWA citation noted: "The Nikon D200 outperforms most of its rivals, even those at a much higher price. The Nikon D200 is not only an extraordinary camera on paper. It also performs like a pro. Even our demanding DIWA test procedure was an easy match for the Nikon D200. The international group of DIWA experts found it to be one of the finest cameras ever made."

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New Sigma HSM 18-50mm and 17-70mm Lenses

Added by covey22 | July 26, 2007 6:50 PM

Sigma continues expanding their Hypersonic-Motor (HSM) equipped line of lenses with revised models of the popular 18-50mm f2.8 DC Macro and the 17-70mm f2.8-4.5 DC Macro specifically for the Nikon mount.

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Coolpix P1, P2 and S6 Upgrades: Caution

Added by covey22 | July 20, 2007 3:47 PM

Nikon has pushed out firmware updates for the P1/P2 and S6 Coolpix models. Members should exercise caution though; the P1 and P2 updates enable Wireless Utility support for Windows Vista at the expense of XP and Mac OS. Similarly, the update for the S6 enables wireless utility support for Windows Vista and Intel Mac, but not for other Windows versions or Macs that are PowerPC enabled. Bizarre? You bet.

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EU May See Higher Digital Camera Prices

Added by covey22 | July 18, 2007 3:16 PM

A recent Reuters article indicates the EU is preparing to reclassify certain digital cameras into high tariff categories normally reserved for video cameras. Most digital stills cameras (DSCs) will likely be exempt. The intended target is very high-end - the camera must be able to sustain 800x600 at 23fps for 30 minutes, a performance which most consumer DSCs are unlikely to match.

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Nikon UK Extends Digital Warranty to Two Years

Added by covey22 | July 13, 2007 10:30 PM

Great news for our members in the UK - the Nikon subsidiary there has extended the warranty for digital camera products from the global one-year period to an amazing two years.

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Nikon Coolpix S500: The LetsGoDigital Review

Added by covey22 | July 12, 2007 3:41 PM

Our colleagues at LetsGoDigital have posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix S500.

Whoever is looking for an excellent performing compact camera and who has no ambitions to use the camera for extensive digital photographing, will find an ultimately decent camera in the Nikon S500.

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Flaghead: Ring-flash on a Budget

Added by covey22 | July 11, 2007 3:50 PM

Macro and close-up shooters hankering for a ring-flash but have a limited budget may want to consider this adapter from Flaghead. The unique design reflects the light from a standard hot-shoe external flash, routing it down a series of mirrors and prisms and exiting in a ring-light centered around the lens. Not so good news, it's only available in the UK. Perhaps we'll see it being offered overseas soon.

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Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 For Nikon DSLRs

Added by covey22 | July 11, 2007 3:33 PM

Popular third-party flash maker Metz has introduced a new model designed specifically for Nikon and Canon digital SLRs.

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Nikon Plans Expansion to Meet Digital Camera Demand

Added by covey22 | July 6, 2007 2:49 PM

A brief entry in the 05-July edition of the Bangkok Post reveals that Nikon is planning to expand manufacturing capacity to meet the world-wide growing demand for digital cameras.

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LetsGoDigital: Nikon S500 at Arches N.P.

Added by covey22 | July 5, 2007 3:31 PM

Our colleagues at LetsGoDigital have been putting the Nikon Coolpix S500 through it's paces in a recent visit to picturesque Arches National Park in the United States.

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Lenses on the Lam: Sigma UK Burglary

Added by covey22 | July 5, 2007 2:41 AM

Sigma UK recently revealed that their offices had been broken into and a significant number of lenses, flashes and tele-converters had been stolen. The serial numbers are available and the list is extremely extensive - seven pages long. The company requests that the public be on the lookout for Sigma inventory that might be priced unusually low and to contact them at 01707 329 999 for any suspicious transactions.

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Sigma Launches Two New HSM Lenses Suitable for D40/D40X

Added by covey22 | June 28, 2007 3:24 AM

Sigma introduces two new lenses suitable for all Nikon digital SLRs, including the D40 and D40X

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Sigma Releases Details on 18-200 OS

Added by covey22 | June 22, 2007 7:11 PM

Sigma USA has released details on the much-anticipated 18-200 F3.5-6.3 DC OS (Optical Stabilizer), a direct competitor to the Nikon 18-200 DX VR.

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Fantasea FP5000 Housing

Added by covey22 | June 18, 2007 7:18 PM

As a perfect complement to the Nikon Coolpix P5000, Fantasea has created a new and affordable underwater housing, complete with a 46mm filter ring, anti-glare LCD hood and double O-ring seals to ensure watertight integrity.

Kodak Unveils Low-Light Sensor Technology

Added by covey22 | June 14, 2007 7:18 PM

Kodak has announced a breakthrough in sensor technology that could potentially increase low-light sensitivity dramatically in digital cameras.

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Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 AT-X Pro DX: The Photozone.de Review

Added by covey22 | June 8, 2007 12:38 AM

Photozone.de has a review of the much-awaited Tokina AF 16-50mm f2.8 AT-X Pro DX.

The Tokina AF 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX is a long awaited lens but does it really live up to the high expectations ? Well, partially.

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Nikon UK Cashback Offer on D40/D40X

Added by covey22 | June 1, 2007 11:16 PM

Good news for our members in the UK; in celebration of Nikon's 90th Anniversary, buyers of select D40 and D40X digital SLR kits will get up to 90 GBP back in cash for purchases made between now and 31-August-2007.

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Fujifilm S5 Pro: The LetsGoDigital.org Review

Added by covey22 | May 30, 2007 4:57 PM

LetsGoDigital.org has published their much anticipated Fujifilm S5 Pro