Nikonians News - Photography & Imaging News and Podcasts http://blog.nikonians.org/ Nikonians - The Worldwide Home for Nikon Photographers - Photo News & Podcasts en Copyright 2009 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:50:49 +0100 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://podcasts.nikonians.org/index.xml Shoot yourself -- win a Nikon and $100K Your_Day_80.jpgWell, you don't really have to shoot yourself literally. All you need to do is submit a video of 140 seconds or less with the theme "Your Day" and you can win.

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/shoot_yourself.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/shoot_yourself.html Announcements Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:50:49 +0100 7-Week New Members Photo Contest has started Our recently completed photo contest which awarded prizes to new members was so popular that we're launching an extended seven-week Phase V which will last for the rest of this year.

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/7week_contest_begins.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/7week_contest_begins.html Announcements Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:33:57 +0100 Carl Zeiss Announces Semi-Pro Lens Line for Nikon 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.

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/carl_zeiss_zf2.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/carl_zeiss_zf2.html Announcements Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:06:45 +0100 Forum updates in the coming days We are updating the forums and the reviews sections on Nikonians in the coming days.
More details will be posted as the updates are rolled out.

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/forum_updates_reviews_updates_nikonians.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/forum_updates_reviews_updates_nikonians.html Announcements Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:59:38 +0100 Berger Brothers Nikonians Deal Berger Brothers is offering a great deal for Nikonians Members on the hot selling Nikon D3s and the latest Nikkor lenses like the 85mm f3.5 VR and the revised models of the 70-200mm f2.8 VR II and 18-200mm VR DX II. With every purchase of any of these items, you get the Joby GorillaPod Tripod free - a USD50 value. All these items ship free, so get started on your holiday shopping today!

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/berger_brothers_joby.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/berger_brothers_joby.html Announcements Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:58:46 +0100 Nikonians News Flash #136 News-Flash.png

This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news pertaining to Nikon:
-It's coming-The D4
-Canadian prices decline
-D3S orders starting to ship, 70-200 VRII lenses also
-D3 no longer available everywhere
-EyeFi adds FTP support
-Nikon announces DSLR Video contest
-Nikonians eZine 43 ready for download
-Get a free Nikonians cap

Download Nikonians News Flash #136 (NPC-NF-2009-11-15.mp3; 4:26; 4.06MB; MP3 format)]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/nikonians_news_flash_136.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/nikonians_news_flash_136.html Podcasts Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:42:45 +0100 Kids capture photog's eye and contest win NPOY_Oct-Win_78.jpg
Congratulations to Nikonians Gold Member Voltaire Malazarte (Alaz), of New York, USA, winner of the Best of Nikonians - 2009 Images Photo Contest October segment with his image "Children of lesser God."

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/best_of_nikonians_october_winner.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/best_of_nikonians_october_winner.html Contests Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:52:22 +0100 Nikon Film Festival - 100K for 140 seconds! Now who wouldn't want to get paid big bucks for 140 seconds of work? The Nikon Film Festival celebrates outstanding media created using the latest hybrid cameras like the D300s, D90, D5000 and the D3s flagship. The winning video will garner USD100K (the audience favorite gets a consolation USD25K), but you've only got until 15-December, so get your best clips together and mind the time limit!

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/nikon_film_fest.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/nikon_film_fest.html Industry News Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:05:12 +0100 Nikonians eZine 43 features ANPAT Photographer_78.jpgOur latest edition of THE NIKONIAN is available for free download and it focuses on the biggest event of the Nikonians year, the Annual Photo Adventure Trip (ANPAT).

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/nikonians_ezine_43_features_anpat.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/nikonians_ezine_43_features_anpat.html Announcements Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:05:07 +0100 ID#104: The Image Doctors It's time for Rick and Jason's annual Holiday Gift Ideas episode! Sit back and relax as the "doctors" fill your head with photographic pleasantries.

Download The Image Doctors #104 (NPC-ID-2009-11-12.m4a; 52:47; 12.9 MB; MP4 format)

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/id104_the_image.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/id104_the_image.html The Image Doctors Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0100 Nikonians News Flash Extra #2 NewsflashExtra.jpgIn this second Nikonians News Flash Extra, Ray interviews Nikonians Academy faculty member Michael Mariant:

Download Nikonians News Flash Extra #2 (NPC-NF-2009-11-11.mp3;
16:33; 15.1MB; MP3 format)

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/news_flash_extra_2.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/news_flash_extra_2.html Nikonians Main Page Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:55:54 +0100 Nikonians News Flash #135 News-Flash.png

This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news pertaining to Nikon:
-Coolpix S100PJ in top 10 products of 2009
-D300S prices take a dip
-Photoshop releases mobile app
-New ThinkTank bag released
-Epson announces four new fine art papers
-Free shipping from Blurb
-PhotoProShop Thanksgiving Sale continues
-Ray models his Nikonians attaire
-Michael Mariant announces an extraordinary Nikonians Workshop experiance

Download Nikonians News Flash #135 (NPC-NF-2009-11-08.mp3;
6:27; 5.91MB; MP3 format)

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/nikonians_news_135.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/nikonians_news_135.html Nikonians Main Page Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:20:09 +0100 Epson adds new range of fine art papers Epson-Logo_78.jpgEpson has announced four new fine art papers. The new papers are described as photo and museum grade and will be available in cut sheets this month and rolls in early 2010.

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/epson_adds_new_fine_art_papers.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/epson_adds_new_fine_art_papers.html Announcements Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:26:54 +0100 DxO Labs unveils New DxO Optics Pro 6 DXO_78.jpgDxO Labs has added to their automatic digital imaging enhancement software line-up with the introduction of DxO Optics Pro 6.

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/dxo_labs_unveil.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/dxo_labs_unveil.html Announcements Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:36:52 +0100 Think Tank Photo boosts Urban Disguise capacity Think Tank Photo has just released a major addition to their Urban Disguise line. The Urban Disguise® 70 Pro is a huge shoulder bag that can carry up to a 70-200 f2.8 lens attached to any camera body.

]]> http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/think_tank_pro_70.html http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2009/11/think_tank_pro_70.html Industry News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:34:48 +0100