Carl Zeiss Announces Semi-Pro Lens Line for Nikon

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

Carl Zeiss Announces Semi-Pro Lens Line for Nikon


Nikon Film Festival - 100K for 140 seconds!

Added by covey22 | November 14, 2009   6:05 PM | Comment | TrackBack

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!

Nikon Film Festival - 100K for 140 seconds!


Epson adds new range of fine art papers

Added by flashdeadline | November 4, 2009   8:26 AM | Comment | TrackBack

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.

Epson adds new range of fine art papers


DxO Labs unveils New DxO Optics Pro 6

Added by flashdeadline | November 3, 2009   3:36 PM | Comment | TrackBack

DXO_78.jpgDxO Labs has added to their automatic digital imaging enhancement software line-up with the introduction of DxO Optics Pro 6.

DxO Labs unveils New DxO Optics Pro 6


Think Tank Photo boosts Urban Disguise capacity

Added by flashdeadline | November 2, 2009   5:34 PM | Comment | TrackBack

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.

Think Tank Photo boosts Urban Disguise capacity


Nikon Inks Deal with WiLAN

Added by covey22 | October 29, 2009   7:18 PM | Comment | 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 Inks Deal with WiLAN


onOne Software Launches Plug-In Suite 5

Added by covey22 | October 27, 2009   1:01 PM | Comment | TrackBack

onOne Software launches Plug-In Suite 5, encompassing some of the most popular and latest add-on photo editing programs at very aggressive pricing.

onOne Software Launches Plug-In Suite 5


Nikonians News Flash #132

Added by flashdeadline | October 19, 2009   6:33 AM | Comment | TrackBack

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This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news pertaining to Nikon:
—It's here! Nikon's Steve Heiner tells us about the new Nikon D3s
—Nikon's new DX-format 85mm VR micro lens coming in December
—Cliff Mautner tests the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
—New products from Adobe and onOne Software add wireless phone features

Download Nikonians News Flash #132 (NPC-NF-2009-10-18.mp3; 5:56; 5.43MB; MP3 format)

Nikonians News Flash #132


Nikonians Rewards benefit alert

Added by flashdeadline | October 18, 2009   10:13 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Silver, Gold and Platinum members have a new discount available through their personal Nikonians Rewards coupons and vouchers section. Memador Photo Albums can be purchased through a special Nikonians Silver, Gold and Platinum discount (some up to 40%).

Nikonians Rewards benefit alert


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.

Nikon D3S Sample Photos Now Available


Nikon Photo Unit Beats Estimates for First Half of 2009

Added by covey22 | September 28, 2009   4:37 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Nikon's photo unit appears to be going against the tide of the global economic downturn. Despite being labelled as an "underperforming" share following the pessimistic August forecast, Nikon's latest sales figures out are reportedly "better than our estimate for the first half and the second half [of 2009]," according to a recent interview with Imaging Unit president Makoto Kimura. (via Bloomberg News)

Nikon Photo Unit Beats Estimates for First Half of 2009


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

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

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


Datacolor announces new Spyder3Studio SR calibration system

Added by flashdeadline | August 26, 2009   8:12 PM | Comment | TrackBack

datacolor-SR-_95.jpgDatacolor, recognized worldwide for their color management products, has introduced a new feature-packed bundle of hardware and software.

Datacolor announces new Spyder3Studio SR calibration system


Adobe Plug-Ins Support D300s and D3000

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

Adobe Plug-Ins Support D300s and D3000


Nikon D3X Takes Top Awards at EISA 2009

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

Nikon D3X Takes Top Awards at EISA 2009


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.

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


Epson R2880 Inkjet Review digs deep and has surprise ending

Added by flashdeadline | August 14, 2009   1:12 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Epson-R2880_95.jpgNikonians Platinum Member Thomas Berg (twberg) has just finished a detailed review of the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Ink Jet Printer. Thomas began his research by spending a day at the Epson Europe subsidiary in Meerbusch, Germany....

Epson R2880 Inkjet Review digs deep and has surprise ending


View NX 1.40 Updated with Nikon D300s, D3000 Support

Added by covey22 | August 6, 2009   5:05 PM | Comment | TrackBack

Nikon has updated the View NX utility to support the newly announced D300s, D3000 and the latest Coolpix models including the camera/projector S1000PJ.

View NX 1.40 Updated with Nikon D300s, D3000 Support


Nikonians Exclusive Savings on Datacolor's Spyder3Elite

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

spyder3elite.jpgHave 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.

Nikonians Exclusive Savings on Datacolor's Spyder3Elite


Nikon D300s Video In Action with Ami Vitale

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

Nikon D300s Video In Action with Ami Vitale

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