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Saturday, February 19, 2011
Nikon releases firmware update for D3100
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Nikon By D3S Review
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Based on a production Nikon by D3S, firmware version 1.0, 1.0 (note: As we were finalizing this test for publication, Nikon released a firmware upgrade for the by D3S to Firmware 1.0.1, which corrects some minor bugs relating to video performance. We did not experience the issues which the update is designed to fix, and all samples (and the majority of gallery images) taken for this this review were created with firmware 1.0) When the Nikon D3 was launched in August 2007, it had an immediate impact on the DSLR market, and not only in the professional sector. The D3 was Nikon's first DSLR with an FX (full frame) CMOS sensor, but its major selling point, in the minds of many photographers at the time, was its unparalleled image quality at high ISO settings. With the D3, photographers could shoot at ISO settings up to 6400 without a significant penalty in noise, and in a pinch, even go up to ISO 25,600 (equivalent)-unheard of at the time. This versatility, coupled with a very capable AF system and rugged, weatherproof build, did much to reverse Nikon's James fortunes in the professional DSLR market. Professional Canon users, many of whom were disillusioned by the seemingly endless problems that plagued the flagship EOS 1 d Mark III at the time, flocked to the D3 in large numbers. In the process, Nikon mounted a formidable challenge to Canon in the sports and action segment of the pro marketplace.
A little over two years later, and Nikon is trying to build on the foundations laid by the D3 's runaway success. Enter the by D3S. Ergonomically, very little has changed. In fact the by D3S and its predecessor are difficult to tell apart at a casual glance, but the by D3S does offer some significant improvements, not least in new 720x1280p video capture mode, and several minor tweaks designed to make the new camera more competitive. These include a new ' Quiet ' shutter release mode (first seen in the D5000), in-camera dust reduction, and a choice of four image area formats, including DX, and a new 1.2 x crop option. The by D3S offers the same resolution as the D3 at 12 million pixels, but its redesigned sensor can hit new heights of ISO performance, offering a ' native ' range of ISO 200-12,800, expandable up to ISO 102,400. Is the promise of even better low light performance enough to answer those critics that are clamoring for higher resolution? Read our in-depth test (which includes comparisons with the new Canon EOS 1 d Mark IV) to find out.
Note: Because of the active drawing between the by D3S and the older D3, (and to a lesser extent the D300S and D3X), especially as regards handling and certain key features, portions of this review, including some product images, are taken or adapted from from previous reviews. Model Launch Continuous highest (JPEG) LCD Video monitor
Based on a production Nikon by D3S, firmware version 1.0, 1.0 (note: As we were finalizing this test for publication, Nikon released a firmware upgrade for the by D3S to Firmware 1.0.1, which corrects some minor bugs relating to video performance. We did not experience the issues which the update is designed to fix, and all samples (and the majority of gallery images) taken for this this review were created with firmware 1.0) When the Nikon D3 was launched in August 2007, it had an immediate impact on the DSLR market, and not only in the professional sector. The D3 was Nikon's first DSLR with an FX (full frame) CMOS sensor, but its major selling point, in the minds of many photographers at the time, was its unparalleled image quality at high ISO settings. With the D3, photographers could shoot at ISO settings up to 6400 without a significant penalty in noise, and in a pinch, even go up to ISO 25,600 (equivalent)-unheard of at the time. This versatility, coupled with a very capable AF system and rugged, weatherproof build, did much to reverse Nikon's James fortunes in the professional DSLR market. Professional Canon users, many of whom were disillusioned by the seemingly endless problems that plagued the flagship EOS 1 d Mark III at the time, flocked to the D3 in large numbers. In the process, Nikon mounted a formidable challenge to Canon in the sports and action segment of the pro marketplace.
A little over two years later, and Nikon is trying to build on the foundations laid by the D3 's runaway success. Enter the by D3S. Ergonomically, very little has changed. In fact the by D3S and its predecessor are difficult to tell apart at a casual glance, but the by D3S does offer some significant improvements, not least in new 720x1280p video capture mode, and several minor tweaks designed to make the new camera more competitive. These include a new ' Quiet ' shutter release mode (first seen in the D5000), in-camera dust reduction, and a choice of four image area formats, including DX, and a new 1.2 x crop option. The by D3S offers the same resolution as the D3 at 12 million pixels, but its redesigned sensor can hit new heights of ISO performance, offering a ' native ' range of ISO 200-12,800, expandable up to ISO 102,400. Is the promise of even better low light performance enough to answer those critics that are clamoring for higher resolution? Read our in-depth test (which includes comparisons with the new Canon EOS 1 d Mark IV) to find out.
Note: Because of the active drawing between the by D3S and the older D3, (and to a lesser extent the D300S and D3X), especially as regards handling and certain key features, portions of this review, including some product images, are taken or adapted from from previous reviews. Model Launch Continuous highest (JPEG) LCD Video monitor
Newly redesigned 12.1 megapixel Full-Frame (36 x 24 mm) sensorISO 200-12,800 (ISO 100-102,400 including extension settings) 720 p/24 fps HD movie modeEleven frames per second in continuous and DX modeLarger buffer for more than 30 RAW frames in one burst multi-cam module Auto Focus sensor (51-point, 15 cross-type, more vertical coverage), fine-tuned for improved acquisition and trackingIn camera RAW-processingAlso supports DX lenses, viewfinder automatically masks (5.1 megapixels with DX lens) 14-bit A/D conversion, 12 channel readout Nikon EXPEED image processor Super fast operation (power-up 12 ms, shutter lag 41 ms, black-out 74 ms) Kevlar/carbon fibre composite shutter with 300,000 exposure durability Auto-focus tracking by color (using information from 1005-pixel AE sensor) Auto-focus calibration (fine-tuning) available (fixed body or up to 20 separate lens settings) Scene Recognition System (uses AE sensor, AF sensor) Dual Compact Flash card slots (overflow, back-up, RAW on 1/JPEG on 2, Stills on 1/Movies on 2, copy) Compact Flash UDMA support3.0? 922,000 pixel LCD monitor, Live View with either phase detect (mirror up/down) or improved (30% faster) contrast detect Auto Focus Virtual horizon indicates if camera is level, available on the LCD during video captureHDMI HD video output ' Active D-Lighting ' ' Extra High ' setting (adjusts metering as well as applying D-Lighting curve) Detailed ' Control Panel ' type display on LCD monitor, changes in dark conditionsButtons sealed against moistureDual battery charger as standard* 1 Also 8 fps in cropped mode (6.7 MP)
* 2 Up to 11 fps with DX format (5.1 MP)
* 3 Up to 7 fps with DX format (10.5 MP)
Nikon D3100 Review
An analysis based on a production Nikon D3100, Firmware 1.00 1.00 l, B 1002 Nikon has developed the habit of making very attractive entry-level DSLRs, they rarely are the best specified but cleverly designed so they are easy and pleasant to shoot with. The D3000 mounted this pattern perfectly sweet, an update of the D60 (which was itself a D40X slightly updated), it added usability features to make it a pleasant little camera to use, despite a specification that was starting to look pretty out-of-step with the rest of the market.The D3000 sold well, despite his age quite 10 Megapixels sensor and the lack of live view and video. However, there is only so long that intelligent product design and functionality integration can compensate for a specification that seems dated. So, with that in mind, Nikon has announced the D3100-probably the biggest upgrade of its offer entry-level because it really attacked the low-end market with the original D40.The D3100 is built around 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, bringing not only of live view, but also to capture Full HD video at entry-level Nikon for the first time. In fact, this is the first Nikon DSLR to offer movie recording of 1920 x 1080. You can only record clips up to about ten minutes long (due to a limitation of maximum file size of 4 Gb are shared by all DSLRs), but that still counts as an impressive feature in addition to this level.The body Gets a slight upgrade from a basic design that essentially goes back four years for the D40, gaining an extra button to the left of the screen, a mode switch to auto mode dial, a suspended lever to engage the live view and a direct film record button. Revisions were made also the characteristic-teaching, hand-holding ' driving Mode ' and an additional autofocus mode is designed to allow greater focus in live view and autofocus while shooting video.All this adds up to a DSLR camera that incorporates all the features of 2010 's "must have" but looks like the product of evolution, rather than dramatic innovation. And 2010 was the year during which the rest of the market has no foreseeable along those lines, not least during the expansion of large sensor, mirrorless interchangeable lens camera crowd.The creators of camera always try to emphasize that the mirrorless cameras are creating a completely new market, rather than competing with entry-level DSLR, but it's pretty obvious that many people planning to upgrade from their compact Point-and will consider both types of camera when taking their decision. So while the D3100 is unequivocally a DSLR (in a time where the line between mirrorless cameras and DSLRs is becoming increasingly hazy), its beginner mode-friendly guide puts it squarely in competition with many models which are equally eager mirrorless expansions frame your welcome. Many of these cameras, such as NEX-3 and 5, Olympus E-PL 1 and dei Famosi Panasonic, Sony offer interfaces accessible in the same way a smaller packages at competitive prices. Also, from conventional DSLR eshewing design, they are able to offer a shooting experience that is much closer to that of a compact camera-that even the best DSLR live view implementation cannot simulate easily at this time.So while the D3100 offers an enhanced feature set than a camera we liked, it remains to be seen whether these additions will be enough to make it stand out as well as his predecessor did 14.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor3 3.0 "LCD monitor (230,000 pixels) image sensor cleaning (sensor shake) 11 AF points (3D-tracking) IS0 range 100-3200 (6400 expanded) HD movies (720 p or 1080p, WVGA)
The D3000 D3100 Update substantially, by taking a specific Look rather obsolete-and turn it into one of the most competitive in its sector.
Higher resolution sensor (14 .2MP vs 10MP) ability to shoot Raw + fine JPEGSocket for unitOptional for Nikon GP1 GPS GPS wired remote socketNo optionLive moviesHDMI view1080p HD wireless remote outputWider ISO rangeFull-AF mode (AF-F in live view) Revised fire screen now (different AF point illumination)As you can see from the table below specifies the D3100 not only exceeds that of its predecessor, but also in some respects that of his brother larger more expensive.
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Nikon D7000 Review
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Review based on a production Nikon D7000 with firmware v1.00, 1: 00 pm, 1.002When it was announced in September the D7000 took a lot of people by surprise. Although a D90 successor had been on the horizon for some time, what wasn't expected was how close in specification terms the new room would turn out to be to the D300S. In some respects, in fact, the D7000 actually outguns its (supposedly) semi-pro cousin, and offers a compelling upgrade option to both D90 and D300S owners, whilst nominally sitting between the two in Nikon's current lineup.
The overall dimensions of the D7000 are very similar to the older D90, but the heavier, magnesium alloy body shell and thicker rubber on the hand grip lend it a "more ' serious ' feel. Higher resolution sensor (14 .2MP vs. 12 .3MP) Choice of 12-bit or 14-bit NEF (RAW) 1080p HD movie modeLimited movie functionalityAF editing possible during video shooting Live View switch (basically the same as D3100) Faster AF in live view mode.Twin SD card slotsNon-CPU lens data function (allows registration of up to 9-G lenses with manual apertures) Magnesium alloy body shellWider ISO span (100-25,600 including ' H1 ' and ' H2 ') Newly developed 39-point AF system ' Quiet ' single frame advance mode ' Proper ' mirror lock-up (as distinct from ' exposure delay mode ') Lockable lid drive mode dialHigher maximum frame rate (6 FPS) Continuous shooting with The option (1-5 fps) 100% viewfinderChoice of 12-bit or 14-bit NEF (RAW) recording in compressed or lossless compressed formatsUp to 9 ' ' non-CPU lenses can be registered (same as D300s/by D3s/D3X) New EN-EL 15 lithium-ion batteryNew MB-D 11 battery pack (magnesium alloy construction) and c. This article is Copyright 2010 and may NOT in part or in whole be reproduced in any electronic or printed medium without prior permission from the author.
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Review based on a production Nikon D7000 with firmware v1.00, 1: 00 pm, 1.002When it was announced in September the D7000 took a lot of people by surprise. Although a D90 successor had been on the horizon for some time, what wasn't expected was how close in specification terms the new room would turn out to be to the D300S. In some respects, in fact, the D7000 actually outguns its (supposedly) semi-pro cousin, and offers a compelling upgrade option to both D90 and D300S owners, whilst nominally sitting between the two in Nikon's current lineup.
Although, the ergonomically D7000 is a very close match for the D90, its overall ' feel ' is considerably more serious, thanks to a magnesium alloy body shell and slightly thicker rubber coating on the hand grip and rear of the room. At 3 .2MP the D7000 offers the second highest resolution of any Nikon DSLR, behind only the 24Mp D3X. All of these pixels are packed onto a newly developed CMOS sensor, which is almost certainly the same or very similar to that in the Sony Alpha SLT-55. As well As extra resolution, the new sensor also offers a higher standard ISO span of 100-6400, expandable up to the equivalent of ISO 25,600.
The D7000 's AF and metering systems are also new, and represent a significant upgrade to those used in the D90. The new camera boasts a 39-point AF array with 9 cross-type AF points and works in collaboration with a new 2016 pixel RGB metering sensor-to allow 3D AF tracking (essentially tracking by subject color, explained here). Other changes include the same combined live view/movie switch control as the 3100, and a significantly upgraded movie specification, up to ' full HD '-1920 x 1080 resolution at 24 fps. Unlike the D90, the D7000 can also maintain AF during live view shooting and movie, thanks to its AF-F (' full time ') AF mode. D90 owners have been waiting for a replacement camera for a while, and although the D90 isn't set for retirement quite yet, the D7000 certainly represents a compelling upgrade. It took longer than we'd hoped.?€ for a production D7000 to be supplied to us, but now that we've had one for a few weeks we've been able to produce an in-depth review. Read on to find out what we think of Nikon's newest DSLR ...16.2MP CMOS sensor1080p HD video recording with mic jack for external microphoneISO 100-6400 (plus H1 and H2 equivalent to ISO 12,800/25,600) 39-point AF system with 3D trackingNew 2016 pixel metering sensorScene Recognition System (see 2016 pixel sensor, above) aids WB/metering + focus accuracyTwin SD card slots3 8.0 inch LCD screenNew 921k dot Live View/movie shooting switchFull-time AF in Live View/movie modesUp to 6 fps continuous mode dialBuilt-drive shootingLockable in intervalometerElectronic virtual horizonShutter tested to 150 k actuationsThe D7000 sits above the D90 in Nikon's current lineup, and as befits its new position in the range, the D7000 combines elements of the D90 with elements of the D300S-Nikon's current APS-C flagship. The most obvious physical clue to its new position is a magnesium alloy body shell, which up to now has been reserved for Nikon's top-end APS-C and full frame cameras.
' Under the hood ' though the differences are legion-a new 4 .2MP CMOS sensor, dual card slots, new 39-point AF array, ' true ' HD movie mode with full-time AF and more customization options, some of which are inherited from Nikon's professional DSLRs. Like the D90, the AF with Nikon D7000 supports's older AF and AF-D lenses (lower-end models are limited to compatibility with AF-S and AF-s optics only) but additionally, because the D7000 has an To indexing tab on its lens mount, up to 9 ' ' non-CPU lenses can also be registered with the Chamber.
This allows the use of virtually any lens To specification or later to be used in aperture priority or manual mode with the D7000, with almost no loss of functionality (apart from AF). Novice DSLR users might never look beyond the horizons offered by their kit lenses, but for the enthusiast, legacy support like this could well be a deal-clincher.
The overall dimensions of the D7000 are very similar to the older D90, but the heavier, magnesium alloy body shell and thicker rubber on the hand grip lend it a "more ' serious ' feel. Higher resolution sensor (14 .2MP vs. 12 .3MP) Choice of 12-bit or 14-bit NEF (RAW) 1080p HD movie modeLimited movie functionalityAF editing possible during video shooting Live View switch (basically the same as D3100) Faster AF in live view mode.Twin SD card slotsNon-CPU lens data function (allows registration of up to 9-G lenses with manual apertures) Magnesium alloy body shellWider ISO span (100-25,600 including ' H1 ' and ' H2 ') Newly developed 39-point AF system ' Quiet ' single frame advance mode ' Proper ' mirror lock-up (as distinct from ' exposure delay mode ') Lockable lid drive mode dialHigher maximum frame rate (6 FPS) Continuous shooting with The option (1-5 fps) 100% viewfinderChoice of 12-bit or 14-bit NEF (RAW) recording in compressed or lossless compressed formatsUp to 9 ' ' non-CPU lenses can be registered (same as D300s/by D3s/D3X) New EN-EL 15 lithium-ion batteryNew MB-D 11 battery pack (magnesium alloy construction)
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and c. This article is Copyright 2010 and may NOT in part or in whole be reproduced in any electronic or printed medium without prior permission from the author.Thursday, January 27, 2011
Nikon delays launch of 3D my Picturetown service
Press release:
January 20, 2011: Nikon Corporation (Makoto Kimura, President) and Nikon Imaging Japan Inc. (Takao Nishioka, Chairman) have announced the launch of my Picturetown 3D services.
25 November 2010, it was announced that my Picturetown 3D services is scheduled for launch in late January 2011. However, the launch of the services will be delayed until the end of March due to circumstances relating to the production of NF-300i 3D digital photo frame.
More information regarding the launch of services will be announced on my Picturetown 3D official site (http://3d.mypicturetown.com/) as it becomes available.
We apologize to all potential users of the services and especially to those who have already applied for them, for the inconvenience. We are working hard towards the launch of my Picturetown 3D services and appreciate your continued patience.
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