Nikon D3X

Posted on April 20, 2008 by jonathanb

Nikon D3XThe Nikon D3 is the camera to get for shooting sports, news, events or action with its rapid-fire image capture and high ISO range, while the Nikon D3X will be the best Nikon for portrait and landscape photography.

Some clever hackers are reporting to have found reference to the D3X deep within the updated (and now terminated version 1.10) firmware of Nikon’s D3. The reference includes a list of resolutions available for the upcoming D3X (see below) which refers to the Nikon D3X being 24.4 megapixel with a resolution of 6048×4032 pixels. Continue reading →

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Nikon D3 Firmware Version 1.10 Problems

Posted on April 20, 2008 by jonathanb

Nikon D3A couple of days ago Nikon announced the release of firmware update version 1.10 for the D3. However it has been confirmed that when certain settings are applied with the updated firmware, image data may, in some rare cases become corrupted. Therefore Nikon have terminated this firmware update download, and a new update is expected in late April. See the press release below for more details.

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Nikon D3 Firmware Update Version 1.10

Posted on April 16, 2008 by jonathanb

Nikon have released the first firmware update (version 1.10) for the flagship D3 DSLR.

The following changes have been made in version 1.10:

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Nikon D40 Firmware Update

Posted on April 16, 2008 by jonathanb

Nikon D40Nikon have released a firmware update for its D40 6.0 megapixel DSLR.

This firmware (Version 1.11) is a minor update that addresses the following issue: Shooting times were not always accurately recorded within the image data for images captured in bursts of continuous shooting.

You can download the update file here

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Canon EOS 40D Firmware Update

Posted on April 16, 2008 by jonathanb

Canon EOS 40DCanon has released a new firmware update for the EOS 40D 10.1 megapixel DSLR. The firmware update (version 1.0.8) fixes the following issues:

  1. Fixes a phenomenon in which Image Stabilization operation emits a sound when certain buttons are pressed, with the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens attached to the camera.
  2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the Image Stabilization operation emits a sound from the lens when IS lenses are attached to the camera.
  3. Fixes a phenomenon in which a part of the image looks unnatural when reviewed on the LCD.
  4. Corrects errors in the Spanish and Norwegian menu screens.

You can download the update file here

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Samsung Full Frame DSLR

Posted on April 15, 2008 by jonathanb

Samsung Full Frame DSLRAmateur Photographer are reporting that Samsung is working on developing a full frame professional digital SLR camera. Canon and Nikon already have full frame imaging sensors in their DSLR line-up and Sony has also announced a full frame prototype in January at the PMA show. If Samsung is to become a serous player in the DSLR market is makes sense follow the big players with a full frame sensor. Samsung has made it clear they have an ongoing relationship with Pentax, which may mean we could see two very similar Samsung and Pentax cameras featuring full frame sensors released around the same time, like we have with the current Pentax K20D and Samsung GX-20 (pictured) cameras. Continue reading →

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Nikon Coolpix P80

Posted on April 11, 2008 by jonathanb

The Nikon Coolpix P80 is a compact digital camera featuring a massive 18x optical zoom nikkor lens (27 – 486mm equivalent), a 2.7 inch LCD monitor with 230,000 pixel resolution, and a 10.1 megapixel CCD image sensor with Nikon’s EXPEED digital image processing technology.

The Nikon P80 also features VR optical image stabilization, ISO sensitivity up to ISO 6400, face priority auto focus, in camera red eye fix, and sports continuous shooting mode allowing as many as 30 consecutive pictures at 13 fps.

Nikon Coolpix P80

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Nikon Coolpix S52c

Posted on April 11, 2008 by jonathanb

The Nikon Coolpix S52c is a 9.0 megapixel slim and compact point and shoot digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens (38 – 114 mm equivalent) and 3.0 inch LCD monitor.

The Nikon S52c has the same features as the S52 but includes the addition of Wi-Fi allowing images to be sent directly to the computer or email via its Wi-Fi connection, as well supporting my Picturetown, Nikon’s photo sharing and storage service. Like the S52 the S52c also features optical lens shift image stabilization, ISO sensitivity from 100-3200, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, and is available a range of colours including Silver and Purplish Black.

Nikon Coolpix S52c

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Nikon Coolpix S52

Posted on April 11, 2008 by jonathanb

The Nikon Coolpix S52 is a 9.0 megapixel slim and compact point and shoot digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens (38 – 114 mm equivalent) and 3.0 inch LCD monitor.

The Nikon S52 also features optical lens shift image stabilization, ISO sensitivity from 100-3200, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, and is available a range of colours including Gloss Silver and Purplish Black, Coral Pink, Beige Gold.

Nikon Cool Pix S52

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Canon EOS 1Ds MKIII vs Nikon D300 vs Nikon D3

Posted on April 8, 2008 by jonathanb

Luminous-Landscape compares the Canon 1Ds MKIII VS Nikon D300 VS Nikon D3 and write: “Sad to say, D300 is not in the same low noise league as either the D3 or the 1Ds MKIII. Noise is more apparent, and though the exposure was 1/50th second vs the D3’s 1/60th second (essentially identical), the image was overall quite a bit darker, indicating that the ISO was likely not what the camera indicated it was; maybe ISO 1000 in reality, and the apparent dynamic range somewhat less as well. The D3 Nikon is now back in the IQ game. Canon has enjoyed a deserved reputation for high image quality, especially at high ISO. But now with the D3 Nikon has upped the ante, producing a camera that appears to offer lower noise than Canon (at least against the flagship 1Ds MKIII), and higher available speeds as well.”

Read more about the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

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Read more about the Nikon D3

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