On 1st July 2008, besides D700, SB-900 and some other lenses, Nikon has also announced firmware update to their Nikon D3 and Nikon D300 DSLRs.
Nikon D3 and D300 Firmware Update
D3 firmware v2.00
Autofocus performance has been improved.
Auto white balance performance has been improved.
Images captured with Rotate Tall set to On in the playback menu are not automatically rotated for display immediately after capture (image review mode)
The following changes and additions have been made to custom function f4: Assign
TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the two new PC-E NIKKOR Perspective Control lenses, with tilt/shift function, for digital and 35mm-fomat film SLRs – the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D. Together with the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED, released in February 2008, the PC-E NIKKOR series now covers a range extending from 24mm wide-angle to medium telephoto 85mm.
The PC-E NIKKOR lens series features a tilt/shift mechanism that provides extraordinary control over the relationship between the optical axis of the lens and the image... [Read More]
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 1 July 2008 - Nikon Europe today introduced a brand-new flagship Speedlight - the Nikon SB-900 – that offers exceptional high-speed, high-power operation combined with an extended zoom range. The SB-900 incorporates a moving diffuser and light source that can zoom from 17mm to 200mm in just 1.2 seconds while maintaining an even light distribution. The versatile new flash provides a choice of three illumination patterns (centre-weighted/standard/even) that can be selected to suit a particular subject.
“Nikon Speedlights are widely regarded to be the best in the business” said... [Read More]
Nikon Announces D700
FX-mount DSLR with superior mobility
1st July 2008, TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest FX-format digital SLR, the Nikon D700.
The D700 features an FX-format first introduced with the Nikon D3. Highly praised for its outstanding features, the D3 established a new level of professional performance in terms of overall image quality, extraordinarily low noise, ISO sensitivity range, continuous high-speed shooting, color gradation, image crispness, durability, weather-resistant operation, system versatility and more.
The new D700 incorporates an extensive array... [Read More]
SAN DIEGO, Jun. 19, 2008 – Sony is expanding its a (alpha) system of accessories to include the new HVL-F58AM flash unit with exceptional features for versatile and flexible external lighting control.
Quick Shift Bounce and Expanded Versatility
This new flash features a new and innovative Quick Shift Bounce system. It offers more creative ways to achieve lighting, flash and bounce angles you may not have been able to experience before.
The flash head can pivot 90 degrees left and right on a horizontal... [Read More]
The Throne Room can be an awfully inspiring place. Sitting on my throne this morning, I remembered Stephen Covey’s enormously popular book written in 1989 about the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Covey argued that there were certain basic principles of character ethics that are common to successful people. He said that if we can develop those habits, we too can be equally successful. It got me wondering whether there were any universally sound practices in digital photography that a budding photographer could emulate, and make into a habit, such that his photography can continue to improve. I believe there are, and I’d like to share my thoughts with budding digital photographers in... [Read More]
As this month winner, hettilow will be walking away with a Canon Selphy ES-1 Printer, sponsored by Canon Malaysia and is entitled to enter the year end competition for Best of Year 2008 to win the grand prize of Canon EOS 40D... [Read More]
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