Any reason going manual focus?
Added by bgs | October 26, 2017   10:30 AMIs there really any reason for going manual focus when our autofocus (AF) systems are just getting better and better?
Yes, maybe there is. In this weeks newsletter I am shortly looking into one good reason.
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Nikon announces newest 70-300mm zoom
Added by flashdeadline | July 11, 2017   11:48 PMHere are some of the topics and news items we're tracking for our community this week. --- Members react to new Nikkor 70-300 - Wide angle choices for DX on a trip - Airline camera carry-on bans easing up--- PLUS more....
Two new Nikon DSLR's
Added by flashdeadline | April 4, 2017   10:32 PMHere are some of the topics and news items we're tracking for our community this week.---
Those "new" cameras PLUS contest updates, big filters advice and much more....... Read more of Two new Nikon DSLR's
Your Nikon can co-habitat with your drone
Added by flashdeadline | March 9, 2017   7:27 AMSo-- You own a Nikon DSLR and a sophisticated drone, and your next shoot will require extensive travel.
Wouldn't it be nice if someone came up with a high quality transport bag that could carry your drone and your camera gear?
Think Tank introduces Video Workhorse bags
Added by flashdeadline | May 18, 2016   4:56 PMOur friends at Think Tank Photo have just released the first three in a new series of bags built specifically for professional video.
The largest of the new Video Workhorse series, the Video Workhorse 25, holds professional camcorders or video camera rigs up to 25" (63.5cm) long and 9.1" (23cm) tall, which could include a camera body, lens, monitor, viewfinder, 4K recorder, audio recorder, medium LED lightpanel, shotgun mic, lavaliere mics, rails, follow-focus, matte-box, shoulder mount, top handle, and cables.
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Underwater with the Nikon D500
Added by flashdeadline | May 15, 2016   6:57 PMUnderwater photography enthusiasts are more than happy to know that the new Nikon D500 already has a promise of a housing.
This comes from Dive Photo Guide:
"After announcing plans to release a housing for the Nikon D500, this week Subal shared a teaser image on Facebook promising to deliver the product within a matter of weeks.
The prototype of New Subal ND500 for Nikon D500 is finished and tested," reads the Facebook post.
The company believes the housing will begin to be delivered on June 10th, 2016.
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California members, watch your inbox
Added by flashdeadline | February 12, 2015   1:44 AMAttention Nikonians in California: Are you interested in increasing your lighting skills?
Be on the lookout for an email from us within the next few days.
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Profoto takes cordless to new heights
Added by flashdeadline | September 30, 2014   10:41 PMProfoto's release of the Air Remote TTL-N, made the Profoto B1 become the world?s first off-camera flash to accomodate TTL with Nikon cameras.
Nikon shooters attach the Air Remote TTL-N to their camera?s hotshoe. If you are using a Canon you can use the Air Remote TTL-C.
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Nikon releases new FX-format D750
Added by flashdeadline | September 12, 2014   7:46 AMNikon has announced their first FX-format D-SLR with a tilting Vari-Angle LCD, along with a new Speedlight and fast wide angle prime lens.
The new Nikon D750 will be available in late September with a suggested retail price of $2299.95 USD (body only). The AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED will carry a suggested retail price of $799.95 and the SB-500 Speedlight comes in at $249.95 (both due on the street by late September).
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Nikon D810 Service Advisory
Added by flashdeadline | August 26, 2014   11:36 PMNikon issued a Service Advisory last week for the brand new Nikon D810.
The advisory warned that the D810 had a problem where, "noise (bright spots) are sometimes noticeable in long exposures, and in some images captured at an Image area setting of 1.2? (30?20)."
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Berger Bros. Camera lands D4S
Added by flashdeadline | March 7, 2014   5:56 PMBrad Berger tells us the new Nikon D4S is now in stock at Berger Bros. Camera.
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Retro Nikon debuts -- Nikonians react
Added by flashdeadline | November 5, 2013   5:11 PMNikon's newest Digital Single-Lens Reflex is creating quite a buzz in our forums. The newly announced Nikon Df is an FX (full-frame camera) with 16.2 million effective pixels. It uses a standard 36x24 mm CMOS sensor (36.0 x 23.9 mm).
This may not be the camera you absolutely need -- But for many Nikon enthusiasts with warm memories of the good old days -- it is destined to become the camera they absolutely want.
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Nikon announces newest FX-format camera
Added by flashdeadline | October 8, 2013   11:02 AMThe new Nikon D610 FX-format camera features a continuous quiet mode, allowing you to shoot sequence shots with a minimum of mirror-slap noise. It should be available in late October with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1999.95 USD for the body only.
Our members are discussing the new camera right now.
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Nikon 1 cameras gain underwater brother
Added by flashdeadline | September 19, 2013   8:02 PMNikon has announced the Nikon 1 AW1, the world’s first waterproof and shockproof interchangeable lens camera. This version allows for underwater photograph by snorkeling and scuba enthusiasts.
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Papal announcement draws tuna
Added by flashdeadline | March 15, 2013   6:31 PMThe 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 PMOur friends at Think Tank Photo have just announced three new photography accessories for you.
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Nikon announces COOLPIX expansion and 2 new FX-format lenses
Added by flashdeadline | January 29, 2013   6:40 PMThe 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.
Nikon unveils Nikon 1 V2, New Gen 70-200mm VR lens and new Speedlight
Added by flashdeadline | October 24, 2012   9:07 AMNikon 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.
Touch-screen Sekonic light meters debut at Photokina
Added by flashdeadline | September 23, 2012   7:06 AM 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.
Nikon announces D600 FX-format DSLR
Added by flashdeadline | September 13, 2012   6:11 AMNikon'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.
Nikon announces three new COOLPIX cameras
Added by flashdeadline | August 22, 2012   6:29 AMEasy 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.
New Firmware Version 1.10 for Nikon CX Lenses
Added by covey22 | August 21, 2012   3:47 PMNikon 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 PMNikon 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 PMUpdated: 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
New 800mm super telephoto lens
Added by pkuzmin | July 13, 2012   11:55 AM
Polarizing filter in digital photography
Added by pkuzmin | June 23, 2012   12:35 PM 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.
Filters in digital photography
Added by pkuzmin | June 16, 2012   2:24 PM 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.
Monster Nikkor extreme fish eye lens for sale
Added by pkuzmin | April 24, 2012   7:42 AM
Ilford Galerie Pro Limited Edition 40 Pack
Added by covey22 | April 20, 2012   8:32 PMAs 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 PMNikonians 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 PMTamron 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 AMNikonians 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 PMBeing 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 PMApple 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 PMNikon 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
Holiday specials and Gift Ideas from our Photoproshop
Added by hendric | December 8, 2011   11:15 AM
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 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 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 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! |
Nikon SB-910 Speedlight: Pre-order at Berger Brothers
Added by covey22 | December 6, 2011   9:49 PMJust 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"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 PMPhotoBert, 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 PMPocketWizard 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 PMHoodman 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 PMOld 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 AMNikon 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 PMNikon 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...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 PMThink 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 PMIn 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 AMOur 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 AMLowepro 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 PMRoberts 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!
- Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f3.5-5.6 ED VR
- Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f4.0 ED VR
- Nikon AF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 ED VR II
Epson Stylus Pro 4900 - The Nikonians Review
Added by covey22 | May 6, 2011   6:41 PMNikonians 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 PMLowepro 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 PMPhaseOne'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 PMRussian 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 PMOur 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 PMAfter 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 PMOur 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 PMAccording 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 PMNikon 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 PMOur 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 PMUpdate 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 PMGood 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 PMThink 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
Nikon Issues Updated Notice on Operations in Japan
Added by covey22 | March 22, 2011   5:45 PMNikon 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 PMNikon 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 PMBert 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 PMNikon 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 PMNikon 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 PMNikonians 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 PMFor 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 PMFor 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 PMNikon 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 PMJust 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 AMTamron 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 PMNikon 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 PMNikon 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 PMBeing 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 PMNikon 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 PMBerger 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 PMTamron 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 PMHave 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 PMNikon 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 AMThe 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 PMSigma 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 PMThe 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.
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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 PMThinkTankPhoto'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 AMEpson 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 PMWe 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).
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New Cinema Kit Pro by Hoodman
Added by joef | April 8, 2010   3:29 PMHoodman 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 PMDuring April, Berger Bros. offers Nikonians Silver-, Gold and Platinum members Hot Deals for their Bogen and Manfrotto tripods (10%) and for several filters (25%)!
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Design Awards for Nikon cameras
Added by joef | April 1, 2010   2:01 PMNikon 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 PMTamron 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.
Nikon D3S firmware update 1.01
Added by covey22 | February 9, 2010   2:40 PMNikon 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 PMTwo 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 PMNikon 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 PMNikon 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.Read more of Nikon Responds to "Rough" 70-200mm f2.8 VRII Internals
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.
Nikon D3 Firmware 2.02 Released
Added by covey22 | January 6, 2010   3:05 PMNikon 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 PMThe 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).
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Holiday Savings: Hot Nik Plug-Ins and Great Used Gear
Added by covey22 | December 12, 2009   2:51 AMThe 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 PMNikon 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 PMCarl 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 PMNikon 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.
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Nikon D3S Sample Photos Now Available
Added by covey22 | October 15, 2009   2:24 PMNikon 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 PMAdobe 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 PMTamron 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 PMRoberts 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 PMAdobe 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 PMThe 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 PMIn 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 PMHave 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 PMIn 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 PMIn 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 PMThink 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 PMNikon 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 PMIn 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 PMNikon 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 PMResponding 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 PMAn 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: https://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.
Adobe ACR v.5.4 RC with D5000 Support
Added by covey22 | May 26, 2009   12:41 AMAdobe 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 AMCongratulations 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 PMGood 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 AMNikon 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 PMNikon 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 AMAs 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 AMNikon 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 PMAs 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 PMNikonians 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 PMAs 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 PMNikon 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 PMOur 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 PMImages 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 PMNikon 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 PMOlympus 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 AMSigma 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 PMIn 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 AMNikon 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 PMThe 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 PMA 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 PMThe 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 PMNikonians 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).
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Nikon D3X Leads DxOMark Rankings
Added by covey22 | January 15, 2009   8:24 PMDxO 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 PMThom 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 PMUK 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)
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Sony Cyber-shot G3 Integrates WiFi and Web Browser
Added by covey22 | January 9, 2009   3:49 PMThe 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 PMLexar 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 AMFor 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 PMOur Nikon D3x preview is now available. You find this and other of our Nikon reviews and previews at www.nikonians.org/nikon
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LetsGoDigital Nikon D300 underwater housing review posted
Added by flashdeadline | November 30, 2008   8:19 PMOur 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 AMThe 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 PMNikon 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 PMRecent 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.
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Nikon D90, can it really make a movie?
Added by jrp | November 18, 2008   7:30 AMNumerous happy D90 users report of its great performance, even above that of the D300. Knowing a little about the Nikon Engineering philosophy, this is not surprising.
So what else can we ask from this camera? Well... can the D90 really make a movie?
See for yourself
NIkon D90: The Thom Hogan Review
Added by covey22 | November 16, 2008   2:55 AMThom 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 AMNikon 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 AMThom 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.Read more of Nikon D700: The Thom Hogan Review
Pentax: No Longer Made In Japan
Added by covey22 | October 1, 2008   10:52 PMHoya 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 PMNikon 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 PMOn 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 PMCanon 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 PMSony 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 PMAs part of the continuing wave of Pre-Photokina product announcements, Tamron has unveiled two lenses - one is a refresh of the AF 90mm f2.8 1:1 Macro lens with a built-in motor that will appeal to D40 and D60 owners, and a new AF 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 wide-angle zoom designed exclusively for digital SLRs.
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The D300 Competition: Canon 50D Unveiled
Added by covey22 | August 26, 2008   2:26 PMCanon 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 PMGood 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 PMTamron 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 AMOur 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 PMA 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 PMThom 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 PMIn 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.
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D700 Extreme Weather Photos
Added by covey22 | July 9, 2008   4:19 AMExtreme 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 PMHot 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 PMNikonians 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.Read more of Inside Nikon's Scene Recognition System
New Lowepro Inverse AW beltpack and Nova AW bags
Added by covey22 | May 22, 2008   2:50 PMLowepro 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 PMMore 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 PMTamron 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 PMNikon 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 PMSkyTop 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 PMNikon 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 PMFor 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 PMCongratulations 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 PMNikon 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 PMRichard 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.
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Nikon D3 Firmware Update Version 1.10
Added by covey22 | April 15, 2008   6:48 PMNikon 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 PMWith 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 PMNikon'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.
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Nikon D40 Firmware Update Version 1.1.1
Added by covey22 | April 9, 2008   5:23 PMNikon 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 PMAs 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 PMThe 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 PMAt 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 PMJust 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 PMSigma 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 PMMuch 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 PMThe 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 PMNikonians 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 PMThink 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 PMPop 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 PMFantasea 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 PMFor 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 PMPopular Photography reviews the Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 G AFS, the wide-angle golden child that even Canon shooters crave.
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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.
CompactFlash Rebooted: CFast Is Coming
Added by covey22 | February 26, 2008   3:34 PMThe 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 PMOur 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.Read more of Nikon D300: A Rare Dave's 5-Star Pick
Head To Head: S700 versus SD870 IS
Added by covey22 | February 15, 2008   4:58 PMWe 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 PMOur 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 PMNikon 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.Read more of Nikon D300 Firmware Updated
Sigma Fills The Gap With Multiple Lenses
Added by covey22 | January 31, 2008   5:44 PM
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 PMPopular 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.Read more of Middleweight Bout: Nikon D300 vs Canon 40D
PMA 2008 Updates for 30-January
Added by covey22 | January 30, 2008   7:30 PMSony 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 PMThe 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 PMOn 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 PMKlaus 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 PMSunex 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 PMNikon 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 PMWith 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 PMSigma 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 PMTamron 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 PMNikonians 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 PMSigma 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 PMAs 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.Read more of Reichmann's Take on the D3 and D300
CNET's Best of CES Show Nominees
Added by covey22 | January 9, 2008   9:08 PMCNET 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 PMThe 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 PMBjorn 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."
CNN Money Rates Picture Scanning Services
Added by covey22 | January 7, 2008   4:40 PMCNN'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 PMOur 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 PMProfoto 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 PMWe 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 PMEven 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 PMAs 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 PMPopular 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 PMSome 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 PMFantasea 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 PMWith 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 PMTamron 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 PMThe 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 PMSigma 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 PMWant 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 PMPhotographers 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 PMNikonians 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 PMAs 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 PMNikonians 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 PMNikonians 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 PMRob 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 PMTokina 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 PMSigma 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 PMThe 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.Read more of Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 AFS: The Photozone Review
Voightlander's Newest Lenses for Nikon
Added by covey22 | November 6, 2007   10:16 PMThe 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 PMFor 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 PMTamron 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 PMNikonians 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 PMAfter 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 PMGeo-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 PMThird-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 PMNikon 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.
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Nikon D3 High ISO Samples Released
Added by covey22 | September 29, 2007   9:29 PMHigh-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 AMFor 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 PMNikon 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 PMNoted 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 PMCarl 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 AMIn 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 PMSamples 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 PMNikon 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 PMIt 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 PMFor 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.
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No Surprise - One Time Digital Cameras Are Awful
Added by covey22 | August 21, 2007   5:46 PMThe 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 PMFor 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 PMThe 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 PMCanon 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 PMThink 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 AMThe 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 AMFor 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 AMOur 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 PMOur colleagues at Imaging-Resource bring to light details of a Nikon RGB imaging sensor very similar to the Foveon X3.
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NASA Eyes Multiple D2Xs, Lens Purchase
Added by covey22 | August 5, 2007   8:43 PMNikon 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 PMCongratulations 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."
New Sigma HSM 18-50mm and 17-70mm Lenses
Added by covey22 | July 26, 2007   6:50 PMSigma 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 PMNikon 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 PMA 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 PMGreat 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 PMOur 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.
Flaghead: Ring-flash on a Budget
Added by covey22 | July 11, 2007   3:50 PMMacro 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 PMPopular 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 PMA 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 PMOur 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 AMSigma 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 AMSigma 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 PMSigma 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 PMAs 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.
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Kodak Unveils Low-Light Sensor Technology
Added by covey22 | June 14, 2007   7:18 PMKodak 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 AMPhotozone.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.
Nikon UK Cashback Offer on D40/D40X
Added by covey22 | June 1, 2007   11:16 PMGood 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 PMLetsGoDigital.org has published their much anticipated Fujifilm S5 Pro review.
The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is not a product for the masses, but will undoubtedly be loved by photographers that want to get the most out of their daily digital workplace.Read more of Fujifilm S5 Pro: The LetsGoDigital.org Review
Coolpix Concept Provides 360 View
Added by covey22 | May 30, 2007   12:14 AMAn entry in the Photography Press site shows off a very neat Coolpix conceptual camera that allows you to rotate the body to take full 360-degree photographs rather than rotating the camera on a specialized tripod head.
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Free Capture NX with D200 Purchase
Added by covey22 | May 20, 2007   9:12 PMOur members in the UK will be pleased to hear that Nikon is offering full versions of Capture NX free with every D200 purchased between 18-May and 13-July of 2007.
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Geotagging for Nikon and Fuji Digital SLRs
Added by covey22 | May 17, 2007   9:41 PMGood news for photographers who want to "geotag" their photos - the di-GPS add-on product allows easy recording of physical location and time/date of each frame.
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Olympus Retail Location Opens in India
Added by covey22 | May 14, 2007   5:09 PMJapan's Olympus Imaging Company has opened it's first official retail store in New Delhi today, marking a departure from the use of reseller channels.
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One Hour Digital Camera Repair in Japan
Added by covey22 | May 9, 2007   4:53 PMNewsline International reports that two of Japan's popular photographic retailers are opening competing one-hour repair services of digital cameras.
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Fantasea D40/D40X and Coolpix L10/11 Housings
Added by covey22 | May 8, 2007   9:35 PMFantasea has announced their latest DSLR housing, this time for the D40/D40X - rated to 200 feet (60 meters) and is customized to fit the camera with the Nikkor 18-55 DX. Also new to their line-up are cases for the Coolpix L10 and L11, with complete access to all controls.
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Lexar ExpressCard SSD
Added by covey22 | May 4, 2007   4:06 PMLexar has rolled out a new expansion card based on the recently-announced Solid State Drive (SSD) memory technology. The Expresscard SSD will be a boon to mobile electronics users; it can be used as both a large scale memory cache and a portable storage device.
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Samsung's 16GB NAND Flash
Added by covey22 | May 2, 2007   4:17 PMThe capacity and performance bars were raised once more today by Samsung; with their announcement of mass-producing a sixteen (16) Gigabyte NAND flash chip. The icing on the cake? The chip's MLC (multi-level cell) design has doubled the read and write speeds over current technology. Expect to see this in the form of camera media cards soon.
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Fujifilm Firmware Version 1.06 for the S5 DSLR
Added by covey22 | May 1, 2007   5:25 AMFujifilm has posted another firmware revision for the S5 Pro Digital SLR.
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Sigma Posts Nikon D40 Compatible Lens List
Added by covey22 | May 1, 2007   2:18 AMSigma has released a compatibility list of lenses that will autofocus with the Nikon D40.
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D40X is TIPA's Entry-Level DSLR of the Year
Added by covey22 | April 27, 2007   1:15 AMCongratulations are in order to Nikon on winning the TIPA award for best entry-level Digital SLR with the D40X.
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Sony Enters CompactFlash Market
Added by covey22 | April 18, 2007   7:01 PMSony makes a late entrance to the CompactFlash market with two tiers of memory cards; a 66x set with 1GB to 4GB capacities and a professional set of 133x 2GB and 4GB cards backed by Sony's Image Recovery Service.
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Flash Memory Vending Machines
Added by covey22 | April 15, 2007   9:33 PMThey're everywhere - lines of automated machines selling sodas, chips, candy and sometimes even small meals, but flash memory? Memory maker Kingston Technology has partnered with UK retailer MyMemory Ltd to provision the first-ever Flash Memory vending machine at Gatwick Airport in London.
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Real Estate Digital Camera
Added by covey22 | April 13, 2007   5:00 AMOur colleagues at LetsGoDigital report on a dedicated real-estate digital camera; with a 22mm f2.0 lens and 90 degree FOV, internal memory of up to 400 shots and 640x480 resolution, it promises to be a "simple to use and download" solution for on the go realtors.
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Ansmann D40/D40X and D80 Vertical Grips
Added by covey22 | March 29, 2007   7:06 PMBattery and lighting product-maker Ansmann has announced two new vertical grips for popular Nikon Digital SLRs.
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Think Tank Photo rotation360 Wins DIMA Award
Added by covey22 | March 28, 2007   5:30 AMCongratulations go out to our Corporate Partner, Think Tank Photo, for winning a 2007 DIMA Award for Innovative Digital Products with their rotation360 Backpack! This innovative rucksack with it's rotating beltpack has become very popular among photographers. Be sure to check out Nikonians member Steven Kennard's review of this fabulous product.
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Think Tank Photo Releases 23 New Bags
Added by covey22 | March 28, 2007   4:50 AMOur corporate partner Think Tank Photo has announced no less than 23 new bags in several series to meet the ever-changing needs of today's photographers.
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Lowepro Announces New Bag Product Lines
Added by covey22 | March 28, 2007   4:33 AMLowepro has been busy cooking up a variety of new camera bag product lines, including the Vertex series of professional backpacks, the Napoli family of pouches for compact digital cameras, and to celebrate their 40th Anniversary, an innovative Primus All-Weather backpack that claims to be composed of 51% recycled materials.
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LetsGoDigital D40X Test Images
Added by covey22 | March 27, 2007   8:08 PMOur colleagues at LetsGoDigital took the new D40X and the 55-200mm VR lens for a spin at the Artis Zoo in Amsterdam. Be sure to check out the images here.
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Pixinfo Dust Removal Shootout
Added by covey22 | March 26, 2007   11:02 PMNikonians who feel a bit of tech-envy at digital cameras with built-in sensor cleaning should wander over to the Hungarian website Pixinfo and read their shootout results.
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Nikon Boosts Labor in Thailand Factory
Added by covey22 | March 21, 2007   3:02 AMA recent CNET blog cites a Merrill Lynch analyst stating Nikon has added 6,000 more workers at a factory in Thailand that produces Digital SLRs and lenses. Of significant interest were the type and quantity of photographic equipment that the plant generates in a month: 100,000 D80, 80,000 D40, 90,000 D40X and 230,000 lenses!
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Fujifilm Updates S5 Pro DSLR Firmware to v1.04
Added by covey22 | March 20, 2007   2:29 PMFujifilm has released an updated firmware for the new S5 Pro Digital SLR.
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Tokina Announces 35mm f2 Macro ATX Pro DX
Added by covey22 | March 18, 2007   5:41 AMMore of our eagle-eyed Nikonians have spotted a product announcement by Tokina for 35mm f2 ATX Pro Macro specifically for APS-C Digital SLRs. The new lens will be displayed at Tokyo's PIE2007 Imaging Show later this month.
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PMA 2007 Interview with Nikon
Added by covey22 | March 18, 2007   5:32 AMThanks to Nikonians Jeff Zhang, we are able to read a translation of a DCWatch interview with Nikon held at PMA 2007. The camera maker executive comments on the new D40, Anti-Dust, in-body VR and the future of the Coolpix line.
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CompactFlash Tech in Hard Drives
Added by covey22 | March 14, 2007   11:41 PMSanDisk is bringing the reliability of solid-state technology used in digital media cards to laptop hard drives.
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Doctor Jay Meets Sigzilla
Added by covey22 | March 12, 2007   4:59 PMThe buzz around Sigma's monstrous lens unveiled at PMA 2007 is growing daily. Jason Odell, co-host of the popular Image Doctors 'podcasts, gets up close and personal with the "Sigzilla" and gets the scoop on some details which many have been curious about.
"Weight is currently 28 lbs for the lens, 7lbs for the hood. I suggested they use a Carbon Fiber hood..."Read more of Doctor Jay Meets Sigzilla
PMA Booth Reports
Added by covey22 | March 12, 2007   5:53 AMUnable to attend PMA this year? No problem - see what the floor looked like thanks to Imaging Resource's Booth Reports. Ogle at the hardware and behold the glitz and glamour at Nikon, Fujifilm, SanDisk and of course, Sigma with their monstrous 200-500 f2.8!
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D40X Goes Under with Fantasea Housing
Added by covey22 | March 12, 2007   5:27 AMOur colleagues from LetsGoDigital got a sneak peek at the new D40X underwater case from Fantasea. Product details were not available at press time, but it's sure to be just as popular as the camera it's intended to house.
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SanDisk Rolls Out 8 GB SDHC Media Card
Added by covey22 | March 9, 2007   4:09 AMSanDisk introduced an 8GB SDHC media card at PMA. The Ultra II rated memory card can hold an approximate 4,000 images or 15 hours of MPEG-4 video, while reading and writing at approximately 9Mbps. Bundled with the package is a matching USB2.0 card reader.
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Tamron Joins The Image-Stabilization Club
Added by covey22 | March 8, 2007   5:43 PMTamron has joined Canon, Nikon and Sigma in the image-stabilization club with the release of the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI VC Aspherical zoom lens.
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Sigma Unveils a Monstrous Lens
Added by covey22 | March 8, 2007   4:45 PMSigma unveils at PMA one of the largest zooms in recent history - a gigantic 200-500mm f2.8 that easily displaces the so-called "Bigma" or the 50-500mm f4-6.3 for the bulkiest lens in their line-up.
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Nikon D40X and Nikkor 55-200 DX AFS VR
Added by covey22 | March 6, 2007   5:15 AMNikon surprised the community by rolling out an update to the popular D40 entry-level digital SLR at PMA 2007. Updated with a 10MP sensor and a few other features, the D40X appears to be a refresh move to bring the hot-selling camera into parity with it's larger resolution competitors. Accompanying the new camera was yet another hardware refresh - the much anticipated 55-200mm DX AFS lens with Vibration Reduction.
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PMA Pre-Show Announcements: 05-March-2007
Added by covey22 | March 6, 2007   1:10 AMThe pre-show announcements continue to roll in - we're seeing Olympus refreshing their DSLR line including a much long-awaited successor to the E-1, and Vituri rolls out a wide variety of colorfully designed camera bags for the fashion-conscious shutterbug.
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PMA Pre-Show Announcements: 01-March-2007
Added by covey22 | March 1, 2007   7:52 PMPMA updates are starting to pour in; the pre-show frenzy is underway. For today's roundup - Corel and Lexar continue their bundling of PSP 10 Pro and Snapfire, Quantum announces a very portable softbox and XRite's latest i1 calibration device features an ambient light sensor.
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New Nikon Site on Vibration Reduction
Added by covey22 | March 1, 2007   3:53 PMThanks to some of our eagle-eyed members, Nikon has posted a new website showing the benefits of their Vibration Reduction capability.
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Coolpix: Ten Years and Eight New Models
Added by covey22 | February 20, 2007   5:41 PMNikon celebrates the Tenth anniversary year of the Coolpix digital camera line by releasing eight new models that will appeal to everyone - from the casual snapshooter to the enthusiast-pro.
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Lexar Launches 300x UDMA CompactFlash Line
Added by covey22 | February 20, 2007   5:17 PM
Lexar has launched two significant product releases today; a new line of 300x UDMA Compactflash cards and two new professional grade card readers that accept UDMA cards as well as SDHC media.
Pogue Praises the 18-200 VR
Added by covey22 | February 9, 2007   4:42 AMThe New York Times Technology writer sings effusive praises of Nikon's popular superzoom in his latest "Circuits" e-mail column.
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Thom Hogan D40 Review is Up
Added by covey22 | February 9, 2007   3:56 AMThom Hogan has posted his much-anticipated review of the D40. Does he like it? Bottom-line: it seems likely to be able to hold it's own against the rest of the 8 and 10MP pack. Read the review for details.
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Nikon Launches LCD Substrate Unit
Added by covey22 | February 9, 2007   3:50 AMNikon has entered yet another market - this time, glass substrates, a component heavily used in LCD televisions. The camera maker has spent a little under USD20 million to build a new facility near Tokyo. The outlook for glass substrates is seen to be very profitable given the popularity of flat-screen TV sets.
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Zink "Inkless" Printer
Added by covey22 | February 8, 2007   1:35 PMOur colleagues at Imaging Resource report on the invention of an inkless printer. The product is called Zink and is the creation of a startup that heavily leveraged Polaroid technology - the ink is actually embedded in the paper rather than stored in the printing device, and is activated by heat.
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Coolpix CCD Failures Part Deux
Added by covey22 | February 1, 2007   3:21 PMNikon's troubles with CCD failures rears it's ugly ahead again in 2007.
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New Firmware for Nikon D80, D40
Added by covey22 | January 30, 2007   4:41 PMNikon has published firmware updates for both the D80 and the D40.
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LetsGoDigital Previews the Fujifilm S5 Pro
Added by covey22 | January 30, 2007   3:20 PMAs the anticipation grows, more and more details of the Fujifilm S5 Pro are being revealed. Our colleagues at LetsGoDigital have a very detailed preview of this latest D200 variant.
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The Veil Lifts A Little Higher on Fuji S5
Added by covey22 | January 25, 2007   4:15 AMOur eagle-eyed members have spotted a Fuji S5 "preview" online comparing high ISO performance to the D2X.
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Nikon Interchangable Size Fisheye
Added by covey22 | January 17, 2007   12:21 AMNoted photographer, software developer and pundit Jarle Aasland posts on his vintage DSLR site about his latest discovery: Nikon filed for a patent two years ago for a fisheye lens that would work on both full-frame and APS sized sensor cameras.
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Letsgomobile is Launched
Added by covey22 | January 15, 2007   4:42 PMImaging Network launches the multilingual, informative and interactive mobile phone Web site; LetsGoMobile (www.letsgomobile.org). After several successful years with the multilingual digital photography Web site LetsGoDigital, Imaging Network has decided to broaden its expertise by launching LetsGoMobile. The new mobile imaging Web site is available in four different languages; English, German, Dutch and Turkish.
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Hoya and Pentax Merger Announced
Added by covey22 | December 21, 2006   4:26 PMHoya has announced the merger of Pentax into a new corporation to be called Hoya Pentax HD Corporation. Good news for shutterbugs - Pentax's imaging division will live on to contine providing high quality cameras and lenses. The announcement details can be found here. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).
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Crumpler Bags for the Discriminating Nikonian
Added by covey22 | December 5, 2006   7:23 PMWell-attired Nikonians (are there any other type?) can now add yet another brand item to their equipment closet. Popular bag manufacturer Crumpler has teamed up with everyone's favorite camera maker to create the humorously named "This" and "That" camera bags, suitable for housing your digital SLR, two lenses, a Speedlight and sundry accessories.
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Vivitar Sold to HDTV Maker
Added by covey22 | November 22, 2006   12:23 AMIn a little publicized move, high-def TV maker Syntax-Brillian has purchased optics and photographic manufacturer Vivitar. Brillian is known in the US for it's Olevia brand of LCD televisions. The press release states that Brillian intends to use Vivitar's established sales channels overseas to introduce it's television and other product lines to European markets.
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Toshiba Ups the SDHC Ante
Added by covey22 | November 21, 2006   5:29 PMOur Nikon D50 and D80 owners can rejoice with an early holiday gift. Toshiba has raised the High-Capacity Secure Digital bar with their release of an 8GB model capable of writing at speeds of 4MB per second, a first-in-class for this memory card format. The specs indicate the spacious card can hold up to 190 minutes of standard definition video and write speeds up to a potential 6MB per second.
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D70 Armor Skin
Added by covey22 | November 14, 2006   12:48 AMThanks to some of our eagle-eyed members, you can now purchase an armor "skin" for your digital SLR camera.
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Nikon 70-300 VR: More Details
Added by covey22 | November 13, 2006   1:08 AMOne of our Belgian members had the recent pleasure of checking out the highly anticipated 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 VR AF-S at a Dutch photo show.
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Trimble Rolls Out Nikon Compatible Mapping System
Added by covey22 | November 7, 2006   4:16 PMTrimble, popular makers of handheld GPS and other Geographical Information System (GIS) applicances, has rolled out Trimpix technology - making it easier to map high-resolution images to GIS features using selected Nikon cameras wirelessly, including the newer Coolpixes.
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Phoenix Releases iTTL Compatible Flash
Added by covey22 | November 4, 2006   5:22 AMThird-party maker Phoenix has released the rather awkwardly-named DZBIS-112iTTL, with a guide number of 112 and compatibility with iTTL equipped Nikon bodies such as the D200 and the D80. Availability is expected later this month.
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Fantasea Updates D50 and D70 Housings
Added by covey22 | November 2, 2006   1:39 PMUnderwater case maker Fantasea has updated two more of their popular SLR housings, this time for the D50 and the D70. Both feature full integrity seals good to 200 feet (60m) as well as access to all controls.
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Quantum Introduces QNexus Flash System
Added by covey22 | October 27, 2006   1:23 AMPhotoPlus Expo 2006 Quantum Instruments Inc., of Hauppauge, New York, is introducing three major new products, as well as numerous new accessories and upgrades. This marks the largest one-time line expansion in the company's history and reinforces its role as an essential supplier of professional photographic instruments:
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Nikon Establishes Australian Subsidiary
Added by covey22 | October 17, 2006   5:59 PMOur members Down Under will now have access to a direct subsidiary of Nikon locally. Nikon has announced the establishment of NIKON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD as an official sales and service channel provider with offices in Lidcombe, a suburb of Sydney. It's unclear at this time what the status of the relationship is with Maxwell Optical Industries Pty Ltd, the longtime presence of Nikon on the continent since 1959.
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Nikon 70-300mm VR Release Moved To December
Added by covey22 | October 17, 2006   2:28 AMNikon has pushed back the release of the much-anticipated 70-300mm/4.5-5.6 VR AFS to December 7th. A rough translation cited "orders exceeding expectation" as the cause.
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Coolpix S Owners Score Free Zac Posen Cases
Added by covey22 | October 16, 2006   12:35 AMFor the discriminating Coolpix owner, Nikon has teamed up with popular designer Zac Posen to offer free cases for owners of S7c and S9 models.
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Fantasea Housings for Nikon Coolpix S5 and S8
Added by covey22 | October 13, 2006   1:37 AMFantasea will be releasing a new housing on October 20th for the Nikon Coolpix S5 and S8. The FS-5 casing is rated to 130ft/40m and features full access to all camera controls, plus a built-in Flash Diffuser and Anti-Glare screen for the LCD. MSRP is USD200.
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Firmware Updates for Nikon D200, D2X and D2Hs
Added by covey22 | October 3, 2006   9:28 PMNikon has released awaited firmware updates to the top-end Digital SLRs: the D200, D2X (not Xs) and D2Hs.
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Photokina Day One Updates
Added by covey22 | September 26, 2006   3:12 PMAs we noted earlier, updates have been coming in fast and furious from the show floor. It would seem some vendors have been waiting for Day One to reveal some of their best stuff. While not a comprehensive report, here's what's been seen to date, courtesy of our colleagues at LetsGoDigital and Imaging-Resource.
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Photokina 2006 Updates T Minus 1
Added by covey22 | September 25, 2006   4:29 PMWith one day to go before the official opening of Photokina 2006, a last burst of announcements has hit the streets.
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Seitz Produces 300MB Scan Back for Panoramas
Added by covey22 | September 22, 2006   4:10 PMSeitz Phototechnik AG will be showing three new products at Photokina 2006: a 300MB D3 Scan Back that claims to be 100x faster than the competition, and two cameras; a 6x17 Digital and the Roundshot D3 Panoramic. The makers claim the D3 will revolutionize digital panoramic captures, with speeds of one second for a 160-million pixel 6x17 and two seconds for a 470-million pixel 360 pan.
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More Zeiss Goodness for Nikon
Added by covey22 | September 21, 2006   4:04 AMZeiss has released four more ZF mount prime lenses compatible with the Nikon F mount: a 25mm/f2.8 that close focuses to an amazing 2.4"/6cm, a 35mm/f2.0, a 50mm/f2.0 normal optic and a very fast 100mm/f2.0 macro featuring a 1:2 magnification ratio. The latter is also the very first ARRI/ZEISS Master Prime brand optic - a set of lenses well-known for gracing some of the finest movie-making cameras in Hollywood.
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Wither Olympus and Fujifilm?
Added by covey22 | September 19, 2006   7:57 PMMissing from the latest round of DSLR/major camera announcements are Olympus (not counting the E-400) and Fujifilm. True to the rumor mill, Olympus claims they will be showing a prototype of the E-1 successor at Photokina. The Fujifilm S5 (apparently the S4 title is a victim of superstition) has been rumored as well, with a potential pairing of a Nikon D200 body with the latest chipset that improves on the S3's performance.
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Leica's One-Two Punch: M8 Digital and Digilux 3
Added by covey22 | September 15, 2006   4:32 PMLeica's latest announcements deliver a one-two punch that lands very solidly, just in time for the last week of pre-show disclosure frenzy leading to the opening of Photokina 2006. The previews are courtesy of our colleagues at Imaging-Resource.
LetsGoDigital's Olympus E400 Preview
Added by covey22 | September 14, 2006   3:08 PMContinuing their pre-Photokina coverage, our colleagues at LetsGoDigital have had an opportunity to preview the latest arrival to the 10MP DSLR scene; the Olympus E400.
To get down to business: the Olympus E-400 is small, super small even, and combined with its weight of merely 380 grams for the housing, this ensures the new Olympus E-400 is the smallest and most light-weight digital SLR camera in the world.
The preview is also available in German, Dutch and Turkish.
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Olympus Expands Product Recall of Film Cameras
Added by covey22 | September 12, 2006   5:41 PMOlympus is adding two more models to it's previous recall notice for the same overheating and burn danger due to a faulty circuit affecting the built-in flash. In March of this year, Olympus announced a voluntary recall of the following models: the Infinity Twin, AF-1 Twin, Infinity Zoom 200 series, AZ 200 series, and Quantary Infinity Zoom 222 Olympus-brand 35mm film cameras. Added to this list are the Infinity Zoom 76 and the Promaster Infinity Twin models. The model names can be found on the face of the camera and were sold through major department, electronic/camera stores as well as mail-order retailers between January 1989 and December 1995. Affected consumers should contact Olympus at (800) 480-1247 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to www.olympusamerica.com for information on receiving a free repair or, if necessary, replacement.
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Zigview Detachable DSLR Viewfinder
Added by covey22 | September 11, 2006   4:47 PMThe Zigview-R revolutionized DSLR use by creating a high-fidelity remote-angle viewfinder using a 1.9" TFT LCD display that could be positioned to the photographer's convenience. Now, Seculine has upped the ante with the Zigview S2 Digital Angle Finder - featuring a 2.5" LCD that can be separated from the camera up to 33 feet (10m) via optional cables. The Zigview S2 retains the same remote and intervalometer firing capabilities of the -R, as well as adding remote monitor relay feed via TV output. Availability is expected in October 2006.
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Accidental Exposure? ZF 35mm/f2 Revealed
Added by covey22 | September 8, 2006   7:52 PMA case of accidental exposure or yet more subliminal advertising? A recent blog posting by well-known industry pundit Herbert Keppler at Popular Photography's website shows a previously unannounced 35mm f2 for ZF Nikon mount shown side-by-side with a ZM equivalent lens for Zeiss' latest Ikon. Perhaps more word will be heard at Photokina 2006...
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Coolpix Connect: Send Your Photos Wirelessly
Added by covey22 | August 30, 2006   8:55 PMNikon and T-Mobile have partnered to provide a new service called Coolpix Connect; aimed at Nikon Coolpix S7c owners that allow photos taken to be sent wirelessly using T-Mobile's HotSpot nation-wide network.
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The SD14 Teaser Ad
Added by covey22 | August 30, 2006   8:41 PMApparently the demise of Foveon is premature; witness the latest marketing teaser ad for the Sigma SD-14 Digital SLR. While the style of the site appears to be similar to the Nikon D80 multi-week campaign, no specifications were mentioned. You can expect to to see the camera at Photokina in September.
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Coolpix S10 - The LetsGoDigital Preview
Added by covey22 | August 26, 2006   9:30 PMFollowing the slew of newly announced Coolpix cameras, our colleagues at Letsgodigital have a preview of one of the arrivals, the Nikon Coolpix S10, whose appearance harkens back to the days of the swivel 950 and 995.
"In practice, the Nikon Coolpix S10 is a handy digital camera to work with. I liked it and although the Nikon S10 is not the smallest Megazoom camera on the block, the format and features are such that the camera adds up to a very interesting combination. I have pleasant memories of the useful innovations with which Nikon scored top points in the past and it reminds me of a time when creativity gained more importance in digital photography."
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The Mill Starts Up Again: Canon DSLR with Anti-Dust?
Added by covey22 | August 23, 2006   4:17 PMPhotokina is still over a month away, but the products rumor mill is already starting to grind. Our colleagues at LetsGoDigital are reporting the existence of a 10MP Canon EOS 400D with a dust-removal system. This, of course, begs the question - WWND - What Will Nikon Do? Nikonians will keep you posted on the latest developments...
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Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 EX DC HSM
Added by covey22 | August 15, 2006   3:42 PMSigma continues building it's lineup of DC (Digital SLR only) lenses with the new 50-150 f2.8 EX DC HSM. Providing a 75-225mm field of view with an APS-C sensor, the latest lens is half the weight of the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX DG HSM full-frame lens and takes smaller 67mm filters.
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Criminals Beware: Fuji Introduces S3 Pro UVIR
Added by covey22 | August 11, 2006   6:22 AMEvildoers and miscreants be warned: law-enforcement could be watching you through the new Fujifilm S3 Pro UVIR, a dedicated Digital SLR capable of taking photos in the Ultra-violet and Infrared spectrums without special filtration equipment.
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Letsgodigital and Nikonians: The D80 Preview
Added by covey22 | August 9, 2006   8:45 AMLetsGoDigital - the premier online magazine for digital photography has released an extensive preview of the new Nikon D80 and they have asked us to provide our Nikonians perspective.
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Good News for D200 Owners: FCC Approves WT-3
Added by covey22 | August 7, 2006   7:09 PMWe have some great news for D200 owners: the much-awaited WT-3 wireless controller/transmitter accessory just received FCC approval. This may be the final hurdle that Nikon was waiting to complete before sending this add-on out to store shelves.
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Next Virus Threat: Your Coolpix?
Added by covey22 | August 6, 2006   1:01 AMThe online publishing firm Informit.com has a fascinating but technically-laden article on how Wi-Fi enabled Coolpixes can be used as a potential entry-way for viruses and other malicious programs to enter your computer.
Editorial Note: It would appear that the greatest vulnerabilities are at the point of establishing the picture transfer. The camera shares the benign nature of it's non-Wi-Fi equipped peers in picture-taking mode. But the article does show the greatest issue with gadgets today: interoperability between appliances sometimes requires more security and safety oversight.
SanDisk Buys M-Systems for $1.5 Billion
Added by covey22 | July 31, 2006   6:04 AMSanDisk has acquired M-Systems, makers of several popular flash and storage products, as part of an all-stock transaction worth USD 1.5 billion. A conference call is scheduled for 0500 AM PDT on Monday 31-July to discuss the merger.
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Letsgodigital Article on Nikon DSLR Night Vision Adapter
Added by covey22 | July 27, 2006   8:53 PMLetsGoDigital has details on the AstroScope 9350NIKS-3PRO, a adapter that sits in-between your Nikon Digital SLR and any of your lenses; automatically making them night-vision capable. Very neat!
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Are You Ready? New Nikon DSLR in 20 Days
Added by covey22 | July 20, 2006   3:04 PMA pleasant mid-summer surprise for Nikonians: Nikon Japan has started a marketing teaser for a new 10.2MP DSLR, with a countdown timer of 20 days. English readers can see an equivalent ad at Nikon Europe. Intel on the newest addition is scarce; so get the latest buzz on the camera at our forums.
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SanDisk Ups The Ante with Extreme IV CF Card Line
Added by covey22 | July 20, 2006   12:13 AMOn the heels of Lexar's 8GB 133x announcement, SanDisk ups the ante with the release of an entirely new line of Extreme IV CompactFlash cards. The line tops out at 8GB with 40 MB/sec read/write speed. A new FireWire card reader that matches the media's performance was also announced.
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8GB Speed Boost: Lexar Jumps to 133x
Added by covey22 | July 18, 2006   3:39 PMLarge Capacity and High-Speed Data Transfer Rate Benefits Professionals and Advanced Amateurs Shooting in RAW Format
Fremont, Ca., July 18, 2006 Lexar Media, Inc., a leader in advanced digital media and accessories, today announced that it has increased the performance of its popular Professional 8GB CompactFlash memory card to 133X. This performance improves the digital imaging workflow for both professional and advanced amateur photographers working with and managing large files. Lexar's new card is capable of a minimum sustained data write speed of 20MB per second and is currently available in CompactFlash Type I flash memory card format, the most popular format for today's digital SLR cameras.
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SanDisk's Large Capacity SD Card
Added by covey22 | July 17, 2006   7:04 PMSanDisk has launched a new Secure Digital card with 4 Gigabytes capacity, with the potential to store up to 2,000 photos, 1,000 audio files or eight hours of MPEG-4 video. The card is the first in the new SDHC (High Capacity) standard that was formalized earlier this year. While not currently usable with any popular Nikon digital still camera, we're likely to see newer devices coming out with SDHC compatibility in the near future.
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Panasonic/Matsushita L1 Arrival Announced
Added by covey22 | June 21, 2006   7:06 PMPanasonic/Matsushita's entry into the DSLR fray now has a date; the much-anticipated L1 will be released in Japan on July 22nd and in the US in September. The camera is based on Olympus' E330, but is paired with a new Leica Autofocus 14-50mm/f2.8-3.5 short zoom equipped with optical image stabilization. The arrival will heat up the competition in the desirable entry-level DSLR market currently dominated by Canon and Nikon.
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GPS and the D2X
Added by covey22 | June 12, 2006   11:13 PMThanks to a recent thread in our D200 forum, we were led to a Microsoft Pro Photo article from late 2005 showcasing the usefulness of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in photography.
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Metz Flash Rebates from Bogen Imaging
Added by covey22 | June 8, 2006   6:22 PMBogen Imaging US is offering rebates until the end of July 2006 on three of it's most popular Metz flashes for both digital and film cameras. Save USD76 on the Metz 76 MZ-5, USD50 on the Metz CL-4 Digital and USD40 on the Metz 54 MZ-4.
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Bob Atkins Reviews the Tamron SP AF17-50mm f2.8 XR Di
Added by covey22 | June 7, 2006   4:52 AMBob Atkins has tested the much awaited Tamron SP AF17-50mm f2.8 XR Di-II and appears to have found a keeper.
If you're after high optical quality, a fast lens which can blur backgrounds and stop action but you don't want to spend more than about $500, the Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] is a lens you could be very happy with.Read more of Bob Atkins Reviews the Tamron SP AF17-50mm f2.8 XR Di
Sigma 8mm f3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye
Added by covey22 | June 5, 2006   4:52 PMSigma launches their 8mm f3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye this summer, with coating and lens power improvements to better support Digital SLR cameras. The lens will be available in Nikon, Canon, Sigma, Pentax and Sony Alpha mounts.
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Letsgodigital and Nikonians: The D2Xs Preview
Added by covey22 | June 1, 2006   8:00 AMLetsGoDigital-the premier online magazine for digital photography and Nikonians-worldwide home for Nikon owners, have published a first joint preview on the new Nikon D2Xs.
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D2Xs Upgrade Announcement In The Wind?
Added by covey22 | May 29, 2006   4:01 PMMay 29th was named by many sources as the day Nikon would unveil the D2Xs upgrade. Fotografi.no has a release indicating Nikon Norway has shown the camera to members of the press, with only the hints to specifications that "improve workflow." According to other sources there is an information embargo in place until Thursday 1 June when Nikon Global will roll out all specifications. So the wait continues...
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Reid Reviews: Zeiss ZF 50/1.4 T Planar lens
Added by covey22 | May 25, 2006   11:02 PMImaging Resource has an excerpt from Reid Reviews on the new Zeiss 50mm/1.4 Planar T for Nikon.
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Markins Review on the Q3 Emille Ball Head
Added by bgs | May 25, 2006   7:00 PMNikonians has published a new review on the latest ball head from Markins, the Markins Q3 Emille.
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Pentax K100D and K110D Hit the Street
Added by covey22 | May 23, 2006   5:56 PMPentax has announced the latest additions to their digital SLR camera line-up: the K100D and K110D. At first glance, the 6.1 MP seem at first to be a rehash of existing models in a rapidly saturated market catering to point-and-shoot owners, but Pentax has chosen this line to introduce their version of image-stabilization called Shake Reduction.
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Gepe Card Safe Extreme: The Nikonians Review
Added by covey22 | May 22, 2006   10:15 PMNikonians Team Member Chris Gray (wpgf100) takes the Gepe Card Safe Extreme on a field tour and discovers just how robust this memory card container really is.
"Suddenly I started to slip and slide on some rocks in the 12" deep water. I managed to get the tripod to stand up by its own in what was a safe position. But my 280 pound frame was not. My feet came out from under me. I landed on top of a large submerged rock, right on my Gepe."
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Microtek ArtixScanDI 2020 Duplex Scanner
Added by covey22 | May 19, 2006   3:30 PMCarson, CA (May 16, 2006) Microtek, a world-leading manufacturer of digital imaging products, has announced that it is shipping the ArtixScanDI 2020 flatbed scanner in the U.S. through its North American subsidiary, Microtek Lab, Inc. The new ArtixScanDI 2020 is designed to dramatically increase office efficiency by significantly reducing the amount of time and effort involved in high-volume scanning.
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Apple Rolls Out MacBook
Added by covey22 | May 17, 2006   3:30 PMCUPERTINO, California May 16, 2006 Apple today unveiled the newly designed MacBook, the world's most advanced consumer notebook featuring the Intel Core Duo processor and a gorgeous new 13 inch glossy widescreen display, all in a sleek design that is up to five times faster than the iBook and up to four times faster than the 12 inch PowerBook. Together with the 15 and 17 inch MacBook Pros, the new MacBook completes Apple's Intel-based portables lineup and replaces both the iBook and the 12 inch PowerBook.
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PrintFIX PRO Color Management Suite gains TIPA honors
Added by flashdeadline | May 11, 2006   4:34 PMProfessional photographers have been watching the results of the recent Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) awards, which have already recognized Nikon's D50, D200 and the new 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor We can now add the ColorVision PrintFIX PRO Suite to our list of those to be congratulated.
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Muzzle That Shutter
Added by covey22 | May 10, 2006   4:33 PMRob Galbraith reports on a relatively inexpensive sound-suppressing housing for SLRs called Camera Muzzle. While not considered a replacement for silent housings like SoundBlimp which is used in studio settings, "for practically any other situation we can think of, the Camera Muzzle will do a superb job of taming camera noise without overly reducing camera usability."
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Markins Q3 "Emille" pre-orders are ready
Added by flashdeadline | May 5, 2006   11:58 PMThe new Markins Q3 Emille is a high performance professional ball head ideal for monopods and lighter tripods, retaining the highest load-to-weight ratio in its class.
Q3 Emille comes with the new Markins QS-48 quick release with integrated bubble level, and is compatible with Arca Swiss, RRS, Kirk and similar systems. The Q3 retail price is $269.99 USD - (260.99 EUR)
We are taking pre-orders for the Q3 Emille right now and expect to ship the first batch in the coming week. As with all Markins products, it comes with a three year warranty.
For more information see our Q3 Page in the Pro Shop.
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Fujifilm USA Halts S3 Pro Buffer Upgrade
Added by covey22 | April 24, 2006   10:43 PMThanks to member Harry Amloian, Nikonians has confirmed that Fujifilm USA has halted the S3 Pro Buffer Upgrade that we had originally reported in March.
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Sigma Launches DG Filter System
Added by covey22 | April 21, 2006   8:05 PMSigma has launched a new line of multi-coated filters optimized for use on digital SLR cameras.
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Letsgodigital SanDisk Memory Chart
Added by covey22 | April 5, 2006   9:37 PMLetsgodigital has updated their memory chart with all available SanDisk flash cards, including individual capacity information based upon compressed and uncompressed images.
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ZF Mount Lenses Now Available Online
Added by covey22 | April 3, 2006   8:52 PMThe Zeiss Online Store is now open for business and the much-awaited ZF-mount lenses are available for purchase.
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New Tokina Lens Mockups
Added by covey22 | April 2, 2006   8:00 AMAt the recent Photographic Imaging Expo in Tokyo, Tokina showed off the latest mockups of their lens lineup for this year, including the new 50-135/2.8 DX and the 16-50/2.8 DX. Those images are now available on their news page.
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Free Lenshoods!
Added by covey22 | March 27, 2006   8:06 PMFree lenshoods? Well, yes, but it's definitely DIY (do it yourself). It seems a bit too early for an April 1st joke - nonetheless, it doesn't seem to be too challenging even for folks who consider themselves less than mechanically inclined...
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Sony ups Compact Vault Line to 8GB
Added by covey22 | March 17, 2006   4:54 PMSony has released an update to their 5GB Compact Vault drive.
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Sigma UK Offering Lens Hire Program Discounts
Added by covey22 | March 17, 2006   4:45 PMFor our members across the Atlantic, Sigma UK is offering a "try before you buy" option through the Cameraworld retail chain.
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Carl Zeiss Takes On Sales & Distribution
Added by covey22 | March 17, 2006   4:27 PM
Carl Zeiss has announced that starting April 2006, the Camera Lens Division will take full responsibility for global distribution of it's product line, including ZM Leica mount and the recently announced ZF Nikon mount optics.
Sigma EM-140 iTTL Update
Added by covey22 | March 15, 2006   4:26 PMFor our members using Sigma's EM-140 Flashgun, a new firmware update has been announced that will ensure compatibility with D2X, D2H, D2Hs and D200 models.
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Olympus Film Camera Recall
Added by covey22 | March 15, 2006   4:20 PMThe US Olympus subsidiary is issuing a recall on 1.2 million cameras because of a potential for overheating flash circuits.
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Letsgodigital - The Nikon D200 Review
Added by covey22 | March 14, 2006   3:52 PMLetsgodigital has put up their Nikon D200 review, and they're very impressed.
Summing up all of the above, we can conclude that Nikon has caused an earthquake in the current d-SLR market with the arrival of the Nikon D200. A camera of this excellence with such a staggering amount of functions and outstanding image quality, in combination with its price-tag, is truly unheard of.Read more of Letsgodigital - The Nikon D200 Review
Get them while they're cool
Added by flashdeadline | March 8, 2006   7:02 PMNikonians in the Color Slide and Print Film forum have been discussing Fujifilm's shift from the internationally hailed favorite Fujichrome Velvia 50 to the new 100 ISO versions. While some have made favorable comparisons, today's announcement by Fujifilm UK should serve as a final notice for those who want to stock up on the last batch. By the way, Fujufilm was not too happy with reports that they were dropping out of the film business.
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Interview with Sigma COO Kazuto Yamaki
Added by covey22 | March 4, 2006   11:42 PMLetsgodigital has an interview conducted at PMA 2006 with Sigma Chief Operating Officer Kazuto Yamaki. Yamaki comments on the latest developments with the newest 70-200 Macro, the future of Four-Thirds and continuing use of Optical Stabilization (OS).
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FujiFilm Lowers S3 Pro Price
Added by covey22 | March 1, 2006   9:27 PMFujifilm USA has lowered the price of the S3 Pro to USD1699. This price includes the AC adaptor and the HS-V2 Hyper Utility RAW converter. Both items were previously optional. While this may be a sign of an impending S4, it may also be repositioning by FujiFilm to make the product more competitive.
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PMA 2006: Epson Perfection 6400dpi Scanners
Added by covey22 | March 1, 2006   9:00 PMEpson introduced today two new 6400 dpi scanners: the V700 Photo and V750M Pro. The scanners feature Dual Lens System that enables the new scanning resolution.
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PMA Day 1: Digital SLR Roundup
Added by covey22 | February 27, 2006   6:53 PMDay 1 is nearly over at PMA; and there have been a flurry of unveilings on the hot category - Digital SLRs. It seems an appropriate time for a quick summary.
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Lexar's New 90x 8GB CompactFlash
Added by covey22 | February 27, 2006   6:16 PMPMA 2006 - Lexar has boosted their 8GB Type I CF card to 90x speed - a sizzling 13.5MB/sec rate. The card comes bundled with Image Rescue 2.0, PSP 9.0 and a trial version of Photo Mechanic. Availability is set for April of this year.
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DIMA 2006 Printer Shootout Winners
Added by covey22 | February 26, 2006   10:37 PMAt PMA 2006 in Orlando, DIMA announced the winners of this year's Printer Shootout. Notably, Epson ran away with three awards in the 8.5 to 17 inch inkjet space, HiTi in the heavily contested 4x6 dye-sub category and Ilford for 8.5x11 media.
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Pentax Announces 10MP SLR and 645 Digital
Added by covey22 | February 26, 2006   10:24 PMWhile not a complete surprise, Pentax has announced their yet-unnamed 10MP SLR. Specifications are currently unavailable, but the camera prototype was seen under glass. It is currently set for an Fall 2006 release. Also announced was a 21mm f3.2 DA AL wide-angle lens for digital Pentax SLRs only
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New Sandisk 8GB CF and 2GB SD Plus Cards
Added by covey22 | February 26, 2006   7:26 PMContinuing our coverage from PMA, Sandisk has announced the latest addition to their memory card lineup: an 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash rated at 20MB/sec and a new 2GB Secure Digital Card in the Ultra II range that writes at 9MB/sec and features a built-in USB2.0 connector that eliminates the need for a card reader.
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Sigma's New 70-200 DG HSM Macro
Added by covey22 | February 26, 2006   7:00 AMSigma announced at PMA a new 70-200 DG HSM with Macro capability. Photos of the new lens were not available at press time, but the lens appears to be close in dimension and weight to the current non-Macro DG lens. The only difference is the addition of new style tripod mount/grip similar to the one found on the Sigma 50-500 DG HSM. The new lens has a minumum focusing distance of 39.4 inches and a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:3.5. Availability is yet to be announced.
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Hamrick Will Continue to Support KM Scanners
Added by covey22 | February 17, 2006   4:34 PMGood news for our members using Konica-Minolta scanners: Ed Hamrick, author of the famous and very practical Vuescan scanning software, has declared support for KM scanners after March 31st, 2006. That is the date that KM will cease support for their scanning programs.
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ZF Mount Lens Prices Revealed
Added by covey22 | February 16, 2006   9:07 PMThe list prices for Zeiss' latest ZF mount lenses for Nikon were revealed today in an article on the PEN News Weekly, as reported by Newsline International. Per sources at Cosina, The ZF 50mm/1.4 Planar T* will list at USD490 and the ZF 85mm/1.4 Planar T* clocks in at USD970.
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Tamron Lens Flurry
Added by covey22 | February 15, 2006   4:29 PMTamron's been busy in the kitchen cooking up new lenses. The company has rolled out a brand-new 17-50/f2.8 just in time for PMA 2006 at the end of the month. This is a DSLR-only lens for APS-C sized sensors. They've also announced Di updates to the 28-200/f3.8-5.6 XR Macro superzoom and the long-running 70-300/f4-5.6 LD Macro.
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IR Digital Camera Conversion
Added by covey22 | February 3, 2006   2:50 PMLuminous Landscape has a new article for those interested in purchasing an IR-enabled digital camera or having one converted.
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Rob Galbraith Q&A Session with Zeiss
Added by covey22 | February 1, 2006   3:43 PMRob Galbraith has a Q&A session with Zeiss regarding the new ZF mount lenses. The conversation confirms they are not "chipped" and the two remaining "mystery" lenses (currently thought to be a wide-angle Distagon and a Makro-Planar) will be revealed at Photokina 2006 in September.
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It's Official - Zeiss Lenses for F-Mount
Added by covey22 | January 18, 2006   2:12 PMFollowing several weeks of "teaser ads," Zeiss has finally made it official - they will be producing high-quality full-frame lenses for the F-Mount. First up is a Planar T* 50mm/f1.4 ZF, followed by a Planar T* 85mm/f1.4 ZF. Although not a surprise to shutterbugs who follow the news closely (the teaser ads were downplayed by unintended releases of information in the form of lens images), everyone is still wondering what these highly-touted lenses might cost. The Zeiss press release simply states "competitive with similar items in the Nikon F-system." The new lenses will be sold through a separate sales organization.
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Lexar's New 133x Professional Line
Added by covey22 | January 17, 2006   4:47 PMLexar has raised the bar yet again on high-performance flash cards with their new 133x Professional line. Featuring a 20MB/sec minimum sustained write speed and available in CompactFlash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD) formats, the cards will come bundled with Image Resuce Pro 2.0, a trial of Photo Mechanic 4.0 and Corel Paint Shop Pro 9. In addition, the 2GB SD card versions will come with a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed reader to proactively address any compatibility issues with the larger capacity. These cards are currently available now at all major retailers.
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Sigma announces 17-70/2.8-4.5 DC MACRO
Added by covey22 | January 17, 2006   4:43 PMSigma Japan announces the newest lens to the DC lineup - a 17-70mm/2.8-4.5 Macro exclusively for use with APS-C sized Digital SLRs.
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S3Pro Upgrade Now Available in USA
Added by covey22 | January 17, 2006   3:39 PMFujifilm has announced the availability of the memory upgrade for S3Pro users in the USA. The upgrade will cost USD379.95 plus applicable taxes, and the website mentions a possible discount if certain conditions are met. In addition to previously announced features, the upgrade now includes a "wake-up" feature for the camera's vertical shutter.
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The End of the Tale? Sigma Flash Woes with D200
Added by covey22 | January 12, 2006   4:19 PMSigma has posted yet another incompatibility service notice with the D200, this time with their flashgun products.
To our valued customers,Read more of The End of the Tale? Sigma Flash Woes with D200Responding to enquiries received recently regarding the Nikon NA-iTTL version of the Sigma EF500 DG Super, Sigma EF500 DG ST and the EM140 DG when used with the Nikon D200 DSLR. We would direct you to the compatibility chart on our website which states that these flashguns do not support either the D2X, D2H or D200 i-TTL system.
To overcome this, we will be supplying a free-upgrade service to our customers. This free upgrade aims to respond to the demand of our customers by providing greater compatibility with Nikon fit flashguns (EF-500 DG SUPER NA-iTTL, EF-500 DG ST NA-iTTL, EM-140 DG NA-iTTL).
This firmware update service will allow the above mentioned flashguns to be compatible with the i-TTL systems of the D2Hs, D100, D1X, D1H, D1 and D200.
We will post further information regarding service procedure and time-scales in due course.
SDHC Specs Nearly Complete
Added by covey22 | January 6, 2006   4:18 PMThe SD Card Association announced at the CES convention that it is hoping to finalize the specifications by February 2006. This will allow increases beyond the current 2GB storage limit as well as improvements in speed and security.
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Kodak and Lexar Team Up on Hi-Performance Cards
Added by covey22 | January 4, 2006   5:43 PMOn the heels of recent announcements, Lexar has also teamed up with Kodak to produce a line of high performance memory cards suitable for digital still and video camera use. Initially available in SD format, the cards will come in 512MB and 1GB capacities with more formats and sizes anticipated later on in 2006.
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Lexar Updates Platinum Line; Bundles Corel
Added by covey22 | January 3, 2006   5:04 PMIn separate announcements, Lexar will be showcasing the Platinum II line of professional memory cards at CES 2006 and will also bundle select Corel products - Paint Shop Pro 9 and Photo Album - across various memory card lines.
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Holiday Product Updates
Added by covey22 | January 3, 2006   4:45 PMA collection of updates have crossed our news desk over the holiday season - the Epson P-4000 has a new firmware upgrade to 4.51 which includes support for 2GB SD cards among other improvements, Apple's Aperture goes to 1.01 including fixes for WB accuracy, and Bibble Labs has updated Bibble Pro to version 4.5 to include support for the Nikon D200.
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Fujifilm Europe: 256 MB Upgrade for S3 Now Available
Added by covey22 | December 31, 2005   10:00 PMFujifilm announces the availability of the 256MB Buffer Upgrade for the S3 Pro to the European market. Previously available only in Japan, the upgrade will cost 390 Euros and will commence in January 2006. For details see the press release in English and German.
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AnandTech 1GB CompactFlash Roundup
Added by covey22 | December 23, 2005   3:12 PMAnandTech posts a roundup on 1GB CompactFlash cards. Interestingly enough, the roundup does not involve read/write operations on a digital or video camera. Rather, the test is strictly focused on read-write operations on a PC. They also rate the "Endurance" factor of the cards.
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ATP Announces ProMax Line of CF Cards
Added by covey22 | December 23, 2005   3:03 PMATP Electronics has announced their ProMax line of CF cards. In addition to it's 150x speed rating, the cards are water and shock resistant. Available in 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB versions. A 4GB capacity card will be made available in 1Q 2006. ATP will display these cards at CES 2006 in Las Vegas from January 5-8.
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Seagate Buys Maxtor for 1.9B USD
Added by covey22 | December 21, 2005   9:08 PMIn one of the last big merger moves of 2005, hard drive manufacturer Seagate has purchased it's closest rival, Maxtor, to the tune of USD 1.9B. The merger is expected to close in the 2nd half of 2006 and the new company will continue to operate under the Seagate brand and management. Digital photographers contemplating additional storage options (and who isn't - given the prolific nature of digital), may want to take this development into consideration when making their purchase decisions.
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Transcend Releases 120x 8GB CompactFlash Card
Added by covey22 | December 19, 2005   2:32 PMTranscend USA has announced the release of their latest 120x 8GB CompactFlash card, capable of storing up to 500 pictures in RAW mode or 4,000 7MP JPEGs.
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Creative Reveals The ZEN VISION:M
Added by covey22 | December 9, 2005   3:54 PMSINGAPORE - December 8, 2005 - Creative Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: CREAF), a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products and the number one manufacturer of MP3 players with music subscription support, today introduced the Zen Vision:M, Creative's premier 30GB video player, photo viewer and MP3 player. Designed with a stunning, 2.5-inch, high-resolution 262,144 color LCD screen, the Zen Vision:M displays rich, vibrant digital video, and photos, full-color menus and album art. The Zen Vision:M will be available in gorgeous high-gloss black, white, blue, green or pink this month for US$329.99 at www.asia.creative.com.
The full press release for the Zen Vision:M can be found here.
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Breakthrough Chip Delivers Better Digital Pictures For Less Power
Added by covey22 | December 8, 2005   3:51 PMThe next advance in cameras is becoming a reality at the University of Rochester. Imaging chips revolutionized the photography industry, and now the chips themselves are being revolutionized. A pair of newly patented technologies may soon enable power-hungry imaging chips to use just a fraction of the energy used today and capture better images to bootâ€â€all while enabling cameras to shrink to the size of a shirt button and run for years on a single battery. Placed in a home, they could wirelessly provide images to a security company when an alarm is tripped, or even allow mapping software like Google's to zoom in to real-time images at street level. The enormous reduction in power consumption and increase in computing power can also bring cell-phone video calls closer to fruition.
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PHASE ONE P 30 - 31.6 MP Digital Back Shipping
Added by covey22 | December 7, 2005   11:57 PMPhase One A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark (December 6, 2005):
Phase One(R), the world leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce the shipment of their newest addition to the P-series - the P 30 digital back with an amazing and unmatched 31.6 Million Pixels.
Panasonic to Pilot 50GB Blu-Ray DVDs
Added by covey22 | December 6, 2005   4:20 PMTorrance, CA (December 5, 2005) Panasonic has modified its existing pilot production line for single-layer Blu-ray Discs, called BD-ROM, so that it is able to replicate dual-layer BD-ROM discs with 50 gigabytes (GB) of storage capacity. The new pilot replication line is housed within the Panasonic Disc Manufacturing Corporation of America, which is located here in Torrance, Calif. Single-layer Blu-ray Discs have 25 GB of storage capacity for holding video and other data, while current DVD discs have 8.5 GB of storage at most.
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Trade In Your GretagMacbeth EyeOne
Added by covey22 | December 6, 2005   4:13 PMFor photographers in the UK, ColorConfidence is running a customer loyalty upgrade program for existing GretagMacbeth owners. Trade-in discounts will be on a sliding scale based upon the age of the original system.
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Quantum Introduces Turbo AC
Added by covey22 | December 2, 2005   4:43 PMALL-DAY, CONTINUOUS POWER FOR QFLASH, SHOE & HANDLE MOUNT FLASH AND DIGITAL CAMERAS
Quantum's new Turbo AC (TAC) supplies photographers with reliable power for all-day studio and location shooting wherever AC power is available. Small and lightweight, take the Turbo AC anywhere in the world, it can be adapted to AC mains power from 100 to 240 VAC.
Mounting is fast and easy; the Turbo AC has a self-contained thread that screws into the socket on the bottom of a camera, and it accepts tripod threads for mounting to a tripod. An included Quantum clamp allows for mounting to a tripod or light stand leg.
Use the Turbo AC in the studio to power your Qflash, shoe or handle mount flash and digital camera simultaneously, with one power source. For location work, leave your studio lights home and pack light with Qflash and Turbo AC units. Use the Turbo AC for the Qflash room lights and your Turbo, Turbo 2x2 and Turbo Compact Batteries for the portable Qflash, shoe or handle mount flashes.
QUANTUM INSTRUMENTS PRODUCES QUANTUM BATTERIES FOR LONG LASTING FLASH POWER, QFLASH(R) PROFESSIONAL FLASH, QPAQ(R) PORTABLE POWER PACKS, RADIO SLAVE, AND PHOTOMETERS. DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.QTM.COM, AT PROFESSIONAL PHOTO DEALERS, BY FAX 631 656 7410, OR BY CALLING 631 656 7400.
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Jobo Introduces the GIGA Vu Pro Evolution
Added by covey22 | December 1, 2005   11:01 PMGummersbach - JOBO AG Germany introduces with GIGA Vu PRO Evolution the next generation of mobile storage devices with exciting photo features for every consumer and prosumer. The resolution of digital cameras increases day by day. As technology advances, camera manufacturers offer higher and higher resolution at lower and lower prices. However, along with this advance in resolution and quality comes the need for more digital storage capacity. Fast, large memory cards work for today but soon even their storage capacity is too small.
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Lacie Introduces The Brick - Stackable Hard Drives
Added by covey22 | November 25, 2005   6:54 PMLaCie introduces a playful new set of stackable hard drives in vibrant white, red and blue colors: the LaCie Brick Desktop Edition (3.5" from 160-500GB) and Mobile Edition (2.5" from 40-120GB). For this unique range, LaCie teamed up with renowned designer Ora-Ito to create colorful building block-shaped hard drives, making everyday storage and backup not only functional, but fun.
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Out-of-the-Box: Plenoptic Cameras
Added by covey22 | November 23, 2005   8:38 PMImagine a camera where you could shoot wide open and yet could specify any focus point after you took the photograph. It's called a Plenoptic camera. If this technology becomes mainstream, it will change the way you take photos...
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Fantasea FD-50 Housing for Nikon D50
Added by covey22 | November 23, 2005   8:23 PMFantasea Line Releases the FD-50 Housing for Nikon D-50 Digital Camera
Fantasea Press Release Fantasea Line, distributor of the world's most popular and affordable underwater photographic products, announces the release of the FD-50 waterproof camera housing for the Digital SLR Nikon D-50. The Fantasea FD-50 is a compact, lightweight, injection molded polycarbonate housing with ergonomically designed handles, making it easy to hold and use. The FD-50's interchangeable port system accommodates a wide variety of SLR lenses, allowing photographers to capture the widest variety of superior underwater images.
Lexar LockTight Security for the Nikon D200
Added by covey22 | November 21, 2005   4:08 PMFREMONT, Ca., November 21, 2005 Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a world leader in advanced digital media technologies today announced that its LockTight(TM) technology will be supported in the Nikon D200 creating an ideal solution for photographers who want to fully utilize the advanced feature set in this new camera, including security functionality and burst mode shooting. Lexar Professional LockTight CompactFlash is a unique security technology that allows photographers and organizations to control access to information stored on the user’s memory cards. Following full support in the Nikon D2X and D2Hs digital SLR cameras, the new Nikon D200 is the most affordable digital camera that includes built-in LockTight functionality.
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Kingston Announces 15-In-1 High Speed Media Reader
Added by covey22 | November 18, 2005   4:30 PMFountain Valley, CA *November 17, 2005* Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of its new Kingston 15-in-1 Hi-Speed Reader.
Designed to support 15 popular types of Digital Memory cards using four media ports, this USB 2.0 Hi-Speed reader delivers up to 480 Mbps data transfer rates for high-resolution images, data and more. Kingston’s 15-in-1 Reader installs quickly and easily with its plug-and-play design and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 specification standards. It is the essential reader to suit faster speed cards currently offered in the market, including Kingston's SD Ultimate memory card with 133x write speed.
More information can be found in the press release.
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Quantum's New Wireless TTL System
Added by covey22 | November 18, 2005   3:50 PMQUANTUM PRESS RELEASE: Introducing Quantum's new wireless TTL system, Qflash 5d, and FreeXWires FW7Q, FW8R, FW9T:
Quantum's new "QTTL(TM)" system links Qflash 5d series flashes to digital and film cameras wirelessly. Get wireless TTL for Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Hasselblad, Mamiya, and Contax cameras. Quantum's QTTL(TM) Adapters with a FreeXWire FW9T Transmitter will send commands to one or more remote FreeXWire receivers connected to Qflashes.
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Sigma Updates 135-400/4.5-5.6 Telephoto
Added by covey22 | November 14, 2005   3:23 PMSigma has updated their venerable 135-400mm/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens to DG standards. According to the manufacturer, "The new multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, and also creates an optimum color balance and better picture quality through the entire zoom range."
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Intemos Launches DigiCamClean
Added by covey22 | November 10, 2005   4:31 PM8th November 2005 - Intemos, the same company that make DSLRClean, the revolutionary Digital SLR Sensor cleaning kit, have launched DigiCamClean - the only cleaning system specifically designed to clean small lenses such as those found in mobile phone cameras and digicams.
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Zigview-R Introduced
Added by covey22 | November 10, 2005   4:23 PMSeculine's ZIGVIEW-R - the world's first TTL Motion Sensor shutter release, Interval & Exposure Timer, based on the original Zigview Digital Angle Finder.
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Digital Surveillance: One More Step To Big Brother?
Added by covey22 | November 10, 2005   3:47 PMCNet has a great column on the both the practical and societal implications of shrinking imaging technology.
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Cypress Announces 9 MP APS-C Sensor
Added by covey22 | November 9, 2005   5:44 PMCypress Semiconductor announced on Monday the availability of commercial samples of it's new 9MP CMOS APS-C sized sensor. Cypress previously created the 14MP APS-C CCD that is found in Kodak Digital SLRs. The chip, along with other offerings, will be showcased at Vision 2005 in Stuttgart, Germany from November 8th through the 10th.
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Firmware Upgrade for D2X, D2Hs Cameras
Added by drjay32 | November 8, 2005   4:16 PMNikon appears to be rolling out the first firmware upgrade for its D2X and D2Hs digital SLR cameras. Read more of Firmware Upgrade for D2X, D2Hs Cameras
Ilford Brings Back B&W Disposable Camera
Added by covey22 | November 4, 2005   3:47 PMIn response to great demand, Ilford Photo, Paramus, N.J., USA, has reintroduced the Ilford Black-and-White Single-Use Camera. The easy-to-use Ilford Single-Use Camera offers the opportunity to take black-and-white images. It has a built-in flash effective up to 10 feet, an f/9·5 30mm lens and a shutter speed of 1/100sec. It is focus free and gives sharp pictures starting from from 3 feet. A frame counter shows the number of pictures remaining, while safety interlocks prevent double exposures or blank frames.
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Allsop Introduces Photo CD Maintenance Line
Added by covey22 | November 4, 2005   3:40 PMAllsop Inc. - Bellingham, Wash., USA, a provider of CD/DVD cleaning and maintenance accessories, introduces a new Photo CD Maintenance line, specifically targeting the growing number of consumers now storing their memories as digital images.
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Sharp Unveils Smallest 10MP CCD
Added by covey22 | November 3, 2005   5:02 PMSharp Electronics has revealed their latest creation: the world's most compact 10MP CCD. With a form factor of 1/1.7" and 2.05 mu thickness, the chipset also features a sustained 25fps frame rate for video purposes. While this chip will most likely not find it's way into Coolpixes (due to the current alliance with Sony), it will be interesting to see how well it handles noise and what ISOs it will be rated for given it's pixel density. Sharp expects to begin shipping the sensor en masse in January 2006.
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Microtek Shipping ScanMaker i800
Added by drjay32 | November 1, 2005   2:15 AMMicrotek USA, a world-leading manufacturer of digital imaging products, is shipping the ScanMaker i800, a high-resolution scanner that combines professional features, versatility, power and convenience at a great price.
"Our customers have told us that they want technology that lets them tackle whatever scanning tasks come along," says Michael Ford, product manager at Microtek. "The ScanMaker i800 brings together all of the professional scanning features that users have come to expect--with an affordable price tag of $399.99."
The unit can handle multiple film sizes including 24 frames of 35mm filmstrips , 12 mounted 35mm slides, two 4" x 5" transparencies, and medium format up to 6 x 17 cm panoramic. The scanner, which features 4800 x 9600 dpi optical resolution, allows users to create poster-size images from photos and film. The ScanMaker i800 also features a large 8.5" x 14" reflective scanning area to accommodate legal-size documents and batch scanning of photos or film.
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Microtek Launches ScanMaker 1000XL Pro Large-Format Scanner
Added by drjay32 | November 1, 2005   1:54 AM12" x 17" scanner features 3200 x 6400 resolution, reflective and film scanning, and
Digital ICE Photo Print Technology
CARSON, CA, Microtek announced the availability of the 3,200-dpi ScanMaker 1000XL Pro, the highest-resolution tabloid-size flatbed scanner for photo and film scanning on the market today.
Designed for professional applications, the ScanMaker 1000XL is ideal for production environments in corporations, advertising agencies, photographic studios and labs, publishing houses, medical laboratories for X-ray imaging, and service bureaus. This large-format scanner is now available in two models-- the ScanMaker 1000XL Pro with Transparent Media Adapter (TMA 1000XL) for dual reflective and transparency scanning, and the ScanMaker 1000XL for reflective media scanning only. Both models feature Kodak DIGITAL ICE Photo Print Technology for automatically restoring damaged photos.
Sony Announces CompactVault 5GB
Added by covey22 | October 31, 2005   3:21 PMNew CompactFlash(TM) Type II hard disk drive with unique Cybercapture (TM) technology delivers increased storage capacity for all photo enthusiasts and professionals
Sony Europe's Recording Media & Energy (RME) division today announced the launch of its first 5GB CompactFlash(TM) Type II media, under the new COMPACTVAULT(TM) brand. The new COMPACTVAULT provides the latest addition to Sony's removable media range, enabling storage of up to 1600 images or four hours of MPEG 4 recording. The one-inch hard disk drive boasts a native transfer rate of up to 96.7Mbps, which is further maximized when the COMPACTVAULT is used in conjunction with future Cybercapture enabled products, providing even faster recording of images and higher quality of videos, in what is termed AV mode.
The new COMPACTVAULT media is compatible with all products with a CF Type II slot. Once the images have been recorded onto the COMPACTVAULT media, they can easily be transferred onto computers running Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, either directly through a PC's CompactFlash Type II slot or in the case of many laptops via a PCMCIA adapter.
"The COMPACTVAULT is the next step in the development of our removable media family", said Celine Haffner, Product Manager, Sony RME. "It offers high storage capacity for state-of-the-art digital cameras, such as the new Sony Cybershot R1. In addition, we expect to see devices becoming available in the future that take full advantage of our Cybercapture technology. By moving the file system from the hardware device onto the hard disk drive itself, the Cybercapture technology will allow an even higher recording rate of still pictures in multi-shot mode as well as higher quality recording of moving pictures, on a COMPACTVAULT running in AV mode."
The 5GB COMPACTVAULT will be available from November 2005. (link not active as of 0930H EST 10-31-05).
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