August 25, 2007

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Nikon, ProPhotoShow

Need some help?

Nikon just recently launched a new project with Flickr.  It’s a site that allows users to get free advice.  Yes, that’s what they claim.

It’s touted as the Nikon Digital Learning Center on Flickr.

More from the release: 

“Complementing an interactive educational site on Nikon’s USA Web site, the launch of this new program on Flickr is revolutionary for a camera manufacturer. As an extension of Nikon School, this online resource provides Flickr members with tutorials, practical photography tips and advice from Nikon photo professionals to assist them in taking the photos they’ve always dreamed of capturing.”

Check it out and let us know how extensive it is OR if it’s a waste of time!

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August 23, 2007

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Dennis Zerwas, news, Nikon, ProPhotoShow

Rumors No More: Nikon Announces D300 and D3

Well it looks like both Canon and Nikon shooters got their much rumored gear this week! Nikon officially announced their newest DSLR camera bodies the D300 and the D3 today. Here is a quick run down of some of the specs.

D3

D3
body only price of $4999 will be available in November:

  • 12.1-megapixel FX format (full frame) CMOS sensor
  • 3-inch, 190,000-pixel VGA viewfinder with a 170-degree viewing angle and live view
  • 51-point autofocus system with 15 cross-type AF points
  • 200-6400 ISO range. When set to Hi 2 Mode has an ISO equivalent of 25,600. That is just insane (and probably extremely noisy! We’ll have to wait and see.)
  • dual CF cards slots

D300

D300
body only price of $1799 will be available in November:

  • 12.3 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor
  • 3-inch, 190,000-pixel VGA viewfinder with a 170-degree viewing angle and live view
  • HDMI support with 1080i playback
  • 200-3200 ISO range

You can learn more about each of these cameras on Nikon’s Press Center page on their website. Here are the direct links for the D300 and the D3.

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August 21, 2007

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news, ProPhotoShow

What an assignment!

I don’t know what is more difficult, hitting a round baseball with a round bat OR photographing the bat making contact. 756
Both require practice and an excellent eye.

This is the story of John Burgess, photographer for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat and his efforts to snap Barry Bonds’ record breaking home run. As the article states, it took him 16 days, 13 games, trips to Los Angeles and San Diego and one postponed family vacation.

For the photos, click here and tell us – which one is the best?

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August 20, 2007

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Canon, news, ProPhotoShow

THE Canon 40D IS HERE!!!!

40D

CANON HAS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THE 40D!

The Overview from Canon:

Welcome to the next generation of digital SLR photography-the Canon EOS 40D. The EOS 40D combines Canon’s tremendous know-how in both the digital and photographic worlds, creating a camera that not only does everything one would expect of a traditional digital SLR, but one that incorporates staggering leaps forward in technological innovation. With new features like Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a more powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD monitor and more, the EOS 40D elevates digital photography to new heights, enhancing the shooting experience, and delivering images one could only expect from a Canon.

There also a full preview on it at DPReview.

This little beauty is pricing in at $1400.00 at Amazon This price does include an EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens. And also at 1299.00 for the 40d Body Only. You can pre order them today

Until next time,
Jarrod Michael

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August 19, 2007

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Canon, Gavin Seim, ProPhotoShow

Canon's 21mp Monster, The 1Ds Mk3 details from Amazon

Wanna blow up picture the size of your house? As is there weren’t enough rumors floating around today it seems that Amazon has also leaked information on the Canon EOS 1Ds MK3 (not to be confused with the regular 1D MK3)

According to engadget This megapixel monster has a 21 megapixel sensor, shooting at 5FPS. At a cool 8 grand it won’t the the camera for most of us, but should help put a stop to purists who still say that film is better, and they only will shoot medium format.

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