Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Nikon D3100,
an entry level Nikon DX-format digital-SLR camera. The camera is
equipped with a new CMOS image sensor developed by Nikon and a new
image-processing engine that enable capture of high-definition images
exhibiting superior image quality, and a Guide mode that allows users to
capture images just as they intended.
Nikon announces two new full frame wide-angle lenses in their lens line-up: the 16-35mm f/4 VR and 24 f/1.4!
The 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is using the VR II technology giving it a four stop hand holding ability as well as nano crystal coating!
The 24mm f/1.4 with a 77mm filter thread size has nano crystal coating as well to reduce flare and ghosting!
The AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is scheduled to ship in late February 2010 at an expected street price of US$1259.95 in the U.S. The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED is slated for release in late March 2010 at an expected street price of US$2199.95 in the U.S.
Nikon has updated the ViewNX to support Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6.2. Previously it was extremely buggy. Do take a look and let us know how you find it.
In addition Nikon has updated the WT-4 setup utility, camera control utility as well as the thumbnail selector.
Follow a link below for more information and to download:
Nikon
has released v2.2.4 of its Capture NX2 software for Mac. The latest
version, released last month for Windows, fixes minor bugs and extends
support to Mac Snow Leopard (v10.6.2).
Follow a link below for more information and to download:
When comparing camera bodies, one of the key comparison feature would be the noise levels at different ISO points. Neutralday.com has posted a side by side comparison of the the two. Well what's the verdict? Seems like Nikon wins the day!
Rob Galbraith has posted his first look at Nikon's new gadgets - the D3S and the 70-200mm f2.8 lens. And here's what he says in a gist:
"As you'll see in the downloadable files, the answer
is yes. The high ISO image quality improvements in the D3S are real,
and they're substantial. Based on what we shot that evening it's safe
to expect at least a one stop improvement, maybe more. In other words,
overall image quality at ISO 6400 on the D3S is at least as good as ISO
3200 on the D3. And perhaps better, as you'll notice if you look at the
photos we shot with both cameras at ISO 1600 and up."
Nikon announces two new full frame wide-angle lenses in their lens line-up: the 16-35mm f/4 VR and 24 f/1.4!
