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Posted by lhfoo @ Tue 10 Feb, 09, 12:39AM under Talk - Nikon
Press release: Nikon Inc. today announed the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G lens, which is the first fixed focal length, fast-aperture DX-format lens that affords photographers superb image quality along with the creative possibilities and versatility of the classic 50mm focal length (FX-format equivalent of 52mm). When mounted on a DX-format camera body, it enables photographers to document their world with a lens that produces a picture angle similar to the field of vision as seen through the human eye. Whether new to D-SLRs or a seasoned enthusiast, users will appreciate the extreme low-light performance and the expanded ability to dramatically separate the subject and background with the new 35mm DX lens’ wide f/1.8 aperture. My comment: It is a bit disappointing that this new prime lens is DX lens. Are we going to see more prime lens made for APS-C sensor? Well, maybe it is a trend ... and other competitors e.g. Canon will follow suit ... we'll see.
Posted by lhfoo @ Tue 20 Nov, 07, 01:17PM under Talk - Nikon
Extracted from: NikonPro is published three times a year and distributed to Nikon Professional Services (NPS) members across Europe. Now, NikonPro is available (Spring and Summer) at only RM 20 per copy (while stocks last). Limited one copy per person (Limited copies available) You may purchase a copy in our Nikon Service Center at the following address: Nikon (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd For enquiries, kindly contact our Customer Service at +603-78093688 ext. 621, 627 or 628 from 8.30am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri) or email to Consumer.Products@nikonoa.net
Posted by lhfoo @ Fri 21 Sep, 07, 12:13PM under Talk - Nikon
Here is the full preview of Nikon D300 from DPReview:
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond300 http://a.img-dpreview.com/previews/NikonD300/Samples/Videos/d300liveview_2.swf
Posted by lhfoo @ Wed 30 May, 07, 06:17PM under Talk - Nikon
Well, what a surprise. The Nikon D40 was announced just under four months ago, and yet Nikon came out with a new version of that camera. The D40X has the same compact lightweight body and easy to use control layout which is exactly the same as D40. In fact the only external physical difference is the badge. Well, technically under the hood, Nikon has swapped out the D40's six megapixel CCD for a ten megapixel CCD. Nikon has also added a lower base sensitivity of ISO 100. Continuous shooting frame rate has gone up from 2.5 fps to 3.0 fps. Based on the specs and features, this camera is clearly aiming to knock the EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi) off its pedestal. For Phil Askey full review, go to the following link: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40x
Posted by lhfoo @ Thu 27 Jul, 06, 05:52PM under Talk - Nikon
New 10.2 MegaPixel Nikon dSLR is going to be announced 9th August ... you can see the teaser at Nikon homepage. Check it out at: Is this going to be the successor of D70 and D70s? Well, looks like we need to wait a few more days to find out. And the rumours say it is Nikon D80 .... check out the posted pix.
Posted by lhfoo @ Fri 02 Jun, 06, 01:04PM under Talk - Nikon
Thursday, 1 June 2006 06:05 GMT Nikon has today announced the new D2Xs, a subtly upgraded D2X. Some of the key points improvement are a larger 2.5" LCD monitor, electronic masking of the focusing screen in high-speed crop mode, modified metering in high-speed crop mode, a longer lasting battery, black and white mode, Adobe RGB in all color modes, up to 3 custom tone curves, 1/3 step ISO boost options, in-camera trim function, image authentication system compatible and save/load settings between cameras. Is this something that everyone should jump about??? Probably no ... :P.
Anyway, here is the summary of new D2Xs improvements:
If you are still interested, you can read more about the press release & D2Xs specification at DPReview.
Posted by lhfoo @ Wed 18 Jan, 06, 02:12PM under Talk - Nikon
Excerpt from: http://www.zeiss.com/c12567a8003b58b9/Contents-Frame/d10916e347d1265ac12570f8003e3839 ZEISS Lenses for Nikon F MountCarl Zeiss AG of Oberkochen, Germany is about to introduce ZF, a new range of interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras, both analog and digital. ZF lenses bring the highly acclaimed Carl Zeiss image quality to the Nikon SLR camera system, which has been the preferred equipment of millions of professional and ambitious amateur photographers for decades. ZF lenses can also be used on the Sinar m professional digital camera and a multitude of industrial video cameras. ZF lenses provide Nikon F-mount cameras with the creative potential and phototechnical performance available so far only in the Contax system. In addition, ZF lenses incorporate new technical advances from the ZEISS Ultra Prime®, Master Prime® and DigiPrime® lenses for motion picture cameras. Results have been seen in feature films like "Lord of the Rings", "Alexander", "King Arthur", "Air Force One", "Collateral", "King Kong" and many commercials and music clips. Like the ZEISS lenses for motion picture, ZF lenses feature unusually high mechanical quality, fixed focal length, very precise manual focussing, reliability, and exceptional durability. Special attention is paid to guarantee absolute color matching throughout the whole range of lenses resulting in state-of-the-art image quality. The first ZF lens will be the Planar T* 1,4/50 ZF, which, in its Contax RTS version, was rated the world's best fast standard lens by "Popular Photography" in 1999. It will be followed by the Planar T* 1,4/85 ZF, which in its Contax RTS version became known as a great portrait lens and story-teller. Both lenses will become available in spring 2006. The Pricing will be suitable competitive with similar items in the Nikon F-system. Several more ZF lenses will be introduced during 2006. With the introduction of ZF lenses, Carl Zeiss will set up a new international distribution network and will announce information on availability of the ZF lenses at www.zeiss.com/photo.
COMMENT: Thanks to KHPoh for sharing this news. Hmmm ... I wonder when they are going to make one for the Canon EF mount .... wait a minute ... well, even if they do, I probably won't be able to afford it anyway ... :P.
Posted by lhfoo @ Tue 17 Jan, 06, 08:30AM under Talk - Nikon
Excerpt from: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011201nikon_news.asp Nikon UK has made an interesting announcement titled 'Nikon prepares to strengthen digital line-up for 2006' that signals the beginning of the end of nearly 60 years of Nikon fllm cameras. Nikon Corp has made the decision to 'focus management resources' on digital cameras in place of film cameras, and is discontinuing most film camera bodies, manual focus lenses and accessories, and all large format and enlarging lenses. In Europe only the flagship F6 film camera will remain on sale. Press Release: Nikon prepares to strengthen digital line-up for 2006Wednesday January 11, 2006 Following the success of our digital line-up over the last seven years, which has resulted in more than 95% of Nikon’s UK business being within the digital area, Nikon Corporation has made the decision to focus management resources on digital cameras in place of film cameras. This decision will allow Nikon to continue to develop products that match the demands of an increasingly competitive market place. Despite this growing competition Nikon Corporation has continued to outperform the market, and has recently reported positive financial results which saw group net profit climb by 20% in the fiscal first half which ended in September. Group sales also increased by 9.8% to 342.85 billion yen in the same period. Sales of high end digital SLR cameras and the success of products like the D70s and D50 have helped contribute to these positive figures. As the film camera market shrinks and the popularity of compact digital cameras increases, demand for products that offer advanced features and extra value is continuing to grow. High performance digital SLR cameras are performing well as users shift from film-based SLR cameras or upgrade from compact digital cameras to digital SLR cameras. As a result of the new strategy Nikon will discontinue production of all lenses for large format cameras and enlarging lenses with sales of these products ceasing as soon as they run out of stock. This also applies to most of our film camera bodies, interchangeable manual focus lenses and related accessories. Although Nikon anticipates that the products will still be in retail distribution up to Summer 2006. In recognition of Nikon’s commitment to professional photographers we will continue to manufacturer and sell the F6, our flagship film model, as well as a number of manual interchangeable lenses. Sales of the manual FM10 will also continue outside Europe.
Comment: Well, does that me the end of film photography??? ... someday, our children may not know how a film looks like. It's just like it's our children have never seen how those 5.25" floppy disk looks like .....
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