In the lead up to PMA 2008 Nikon has announced its new consumer level Digital SLR - the D60. It appears to be the replacement to the D40x and will have a very similar look and feel. It features 10.2 effective megpixels with EXPEED image-processing as well as a 3 fps burst rate, in camera editing and high ISO sensitivity. Another interesting feature is the double dust reduction system with an “Airflow Control System channels dust out of the image path and a vibrating, self-cleaning sensor”. Read on for more details.
Press Release:
Nikon Europe Debuts D60 Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
User-friendly Nikon D60 offers 10-megapixel resolution, in-camera editing
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 29 January 2008 - Nikon Europe today announced the debut of the Nikon D60, a digital SLR designed for the consumer who wants to combine top technology with user-friendliness and creative features. The D60 provides a resolution of 10.2 effective megapixels, Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED image-processing concept, in-camera editing functions and a 3-area auto focus system. The camera offers continuous shooting at 3.0 fps, near instant power-up in just 0.19 seconds and high ISO sensitivity, all in a compact, lightweight body with a user-friendly ergonomic design.
The Nikon D60 is designed to simplify camera operation and allow the photographer to concentrate on taking pictures. The camera’s simple, user-friendly design includes a reduced number of buttons and a combined monitor and information display. A 2.5-inch LCD screen presents information using an easy to understand graphic user interface, with three types of presentation style to suit all users. The symbols and numbers in the display rotate through 90 degrees, presenting information in the correct orientation according to how the camera is being held. The D60 also includes a new feature that turns off the LCD monitor screen automatically when the viewfinder is in use. Read the rest of this entry »
Nikon ViewNX version 1.0.3 has been announced today with a number of bug fixes and improvements. A number of advancements have been made to the way movie files are viewed while the interface has become more intuitive. A number of bug fixes regarding the installation on Windows have also been introduced. Another important improvement is automatic compensation to correct for loss of marginal lumination of RAW images for the Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED and Nikkor 80-200mm f / 2.8D IF-ED. More information can be found below & the download is available via the Nikon Knowledge Database.
More information and download Nikon ViewNX 1.0.3 (Windows)
More information and download Nikon ViewNX 1.0.3 (Mac OS)
Updated Features and Modifications:
Modifications enabled with Ver. 1.0.3 for Windows:
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A thumbnail of the first frame of .MOV, .AVI, .WMV, and MPEG-1 movie files recorded by Nikon digital cameras, or created with a Nikon application, is now displayed in Thumbnail Grid mode. In addition, an icon indicating that the file is a movie is displayed at the bottom of movie thumbnails.
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Playback of .MOV, AVI, WMV, and MPEG-1 movie files recorded by Nikon digital cameras, or created with a Nikon application is now possible in the image view area.
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When images are selected and drag and drop operation is performed holding right mouse button down, a menu displaying Copy Here, Move Here, and Cancel options is now displayed at the destination.
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Images displayed in Full Screen mode can now be moved to the Recycle Bin by pressing the DELETE key on the keyboard.
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New Folder, Delete, and Output (Convert Files…, Email…, Print…, SlideShow…) options have been added to the Thumbnail area context menu* in Thumbnail Grid and Image Viewer modes.
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Delete, Output (Convert Files…, Email…, Print…), Next, and Previous options have been added to the Image View area context menu* in Image Viewer mode. Read the rest of this entry »
A new version of the Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 superzoom with a built in AF motor has been announced. It is aimed at users of the D40 and D40x which lack legacy lens support for mechanical focus coupling. Nikon has been criticized for this omission which has meant that many users have had a limited selection of lenses that are compatible with their D40. It will be available from December 13th with price and worldwide availability yet to be announced.
Tamron’s Press Release:
Tamron announces the launch of the popular AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II with built-in motor for Nikon (Model A18N II)
A Compact, Lightweight and Ultimate High Power Zoom Lens Boasting the 13.9X Zoom
Power Designed Exclusively for APS-C Sized Digital SLRs
Mr. Morio Ono, of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced that the company will release the AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro, a lightweight, compact and ultra high power zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized image sensors with a built-in motor for Nikon (Model A18N II).
The AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is the ultimate high power zoom lens boasting the world’s greatest zoom ratio* of 13.9X, a milestone that Tamron, the pioneer of high power zoom lenses, has achieved by commanding its technologies to further expand the capabilities of high power zoom lenses.
*As of November, 2007. Based upon Tamron’s research of lenses for exclusive use with digital SLRs equipped with APS-C sized image sensors
Nikon has made the ‘Picture Controls’ of it’s superseeded model - the D2X(s) - available to users of the D3 and D300. Nikon have cleverly done this, knowing that a number of users of the D2X have / will be upgrading to these models and it could act as a incentive to do so for those who were slightly reluctant. These downloads will emulate the colour controls found on the D2X and emulate the original color modes I to III. The major benefit is to photographers upgrading cameras who will save time setting up their new DSLR to fit with their existing workflow. Downloads are available below via the Nikon Asia customer help centre.
Download from Nikon:
The following is an eZine article that I found quite an informative brief review of the acclaimed Nikon D40. I have only heard good things about this camera and this article proves it really does give you back for your buck. Read on…
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
Devastating its predecessor the Nikon D50 Digital SLR camera, the all new compact and affordable point-and-shoot Nikon D40 Digital SLR camera comes at a significantly lower price. With a subtly different set of features Nikon has trimmed some of the ‘less important features and have included a range of new features including the custom Auto ISO feature available on the Nikon D80 Digital SLR cameras.
Nikon appears to have concentrated on what makes a good camera. A solid viewfinder,a short shutter lag, and an exceptionally short viewfinder blackout. On the negative side the Nikon D40 Digital SLR camera does not have an internal focus drive motor and as a result no mechanical focus drive pin. Rather it has CPU contacts allowing Auto Focus only with AF-S and AF-I lenses which have built-in focus motors. This means the Nikon ’standard’ lenses the Nikkor 50 mm F1.8D and the F1.4D will be manual focus only on the Nikon D40 Digital SLR camera. Read the rest of this entry »
Nikon has announced a new version of its Nikkor 18-55mm kit lens to include Vibration Reduction (VR) and its Silent Wave Motor (AF-S). The new lens also features Super Integrated Coating and hybrid aspherical elements (11 elements in 8 groups). The going price for this new lens will be about $199 US (£179.99 / €270.00) and will be available soon.
Nikon’s Press Release:
NEW NIKON AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6G VR LENS INCLUDES THE BENEFITS OF VIBRATION REDUCTION IN A COMPACT AND AFFORDABLE ZOOM
MELVILLE, N.Y. (November 19, 2007) – Nikon Inc. today introduced the new versatile AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens that offers Nikon’s proprietary Vibration Reduction (VR) technology to help consumers snap sharper photos than ever before, even while shooting handheld. Compact and lightweight, this affordable lens is an optimum lens to use with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras and is the ideal focal length as a “first lens” to faithfully capture life’s day-to-day moments, or a welcome addition to a Nikon D-SLR photographer’s already-established lens assortment.
From family gatherings to sunny vacation beaches, the NIKKOR 18-55mm VR lens produces stunning results with vivid color and incredible sharpness. The 3x optical zoom offers users of Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras including the D40, D40x, D80 and new D300 with a versatile picture angle perspective ranging from wide angle for dramatic landscapes and interiors, to moderate telephoto that is ideal for flattering portraits. Read the rest of this entry »
Capture NX with D3 and D300
London, United Kingdom - Nikon UK is pleased to announce that for the first time its new professional Digital SLR cameras, the D3 and D300, will be accompanied by Capture NX, Nikon’s award winning software package.
The latest version of the software, Capture NX v1.3 will give professional photographers the creative freedom to develop and enhance shots, particularly when shooting in RAW format. Initial shipments of the new cameras will come with a product key that will unlock a downloaded trial version of NX available from the web site. A CD ROM version will be bundled with D300 and D3 from December. Read the rest of this entry »
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