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Nikon D40 and D40x Firmware Updates

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Nikon has released firmware updates for the D40 and D40x DSLRs.

Nikon D40 firmware updates:

The following issues has been resolved in A firmware version 1.12:

With firmware Ver. 1.11 and earlier, the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used was less than when an EN-EL9 was used. By upgrading A firmware to Ver. 1.12, EN-EL9a performance is maximized so that more images can be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a is used than when an EN-EL9 is used.

Number of shots possible (battery performance) with EN-EL9a (1,080 mAh)

  • Single-frame shooting mode: Approximately 510 shots (with testing according to CIPA standards*)
  • Continuous shooting mode: Approximately 2,400 shots (with testing according to Nikon standards*)

Download firmware v1.12 (Windows)

Download firmware v1.12 (Mac)

Nikon D40x firmware updates:

The following issues has been resolved in A firmware version 1.01:

With firmware Ver. 1.00 the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used was less than when an EN-EL9 was used. By upgrading A firmware to Ver. 1.01, EN-EL9a performance is maximized so that more images can be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a is used than when an EN-EL9 is used.

Number of shots possible (battery performance) with EN-EL9a (1,080 mAh)

  • Single-frame shooting mode: Approximately 510 shots (with testing according to CIPA standards*)
  • Continuous shooting mode: Approximately 2,400 shots (with testing according to Nikon standards*)

Download firmware v1.01 (Windows)

Download firmware v1.01 (Mac)

Nikon D5000 Pre-Order Availability

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Several online retailers are now taking pre-orders for the Nikon D5000.  Here’s quick rundown:

Amazon.com

Nikon D5000 (body only) – (sign up for notification only)

Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens

Ritz Camera

Nikon D5000 (body only)

Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens

Wolf Camera

Nikon D5000 (body only)

Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens

Camera World

Nikon D5000 (body only)

Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens

Nikon D5000 Announced

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The oft-rumored and poorly kept secret Nikon D5000 has finally been revealed by Nikon.  The final camera is basically what was expected by the numerous rumor-mongers out there.  The Nikon D5000 features 12.3 megapixels, a 2.7″ articulating LCD and, of course, HD video capture.

Check availability of the Nikon D5000 at Amazon.com.

Nikon D5000 Key Features

  • 12.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100-6400
  • HD video capture
  • 11-point autofocus
  • 100,000-cycle shutter

To see more details (including the official press release) and images of the Nikon D5000, visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D5000 Reviews and Resources.

Nikon AF-S 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED DX Lens

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The Nikon AF-S 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED DX lens is a new, wide angle lens for Nikon crop-sensor DSLRs – hence the DX designation in the lens name. The 10-24mm lens has 35mm focal length equivalent of 15-36mm. It will be available in May 2009 for a retail price of $899.95.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Review

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The Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom is one of the more recent additions to the popular Gorillapod line.  The previous Gorillapod SLR offered the ability to mount your DSLR and small lightweight lens onto it with a maximum capacity of 1.75 pounds.  The new Gorillapod SLR-Zoom allows you to drop a big lens on the camera (like the 70-200mm f/2.8 above) for a maximum capacity of 6.6 pounds. [Read more…]

Zacuto Gunstock Mount for DSLR Video

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Introducing the DSLR Gunstock Shooters from Steve Weiss, Zacuto USA on Vimeo.

Shortly after the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D90 cameras were announced last Summer, Zacuto brought us some really cool video accessories to turn these hybrid-DSLRs into pro-capable video cameras.

Well, Zacuto just made things a lot better with their new gunstock rigs for DSLRs.

The key here is not to encage with metal, keeping it light at 6.5 lbs. including camera & follow focus make it the only true portable capable of shallow DOF.

Steve Weiss, product designer, Zacuto USA

They also became much more reasonable in price, going from the $5k range down to the $2k range.

More details on Zacuto’s site.

Ricoh CX1 Firmware Update – Version 1.16

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Ricoh has released a firmware update for the CX1 digital camera.  The update addresses the following issues:

1. Modified the following phenomena.
• If you take pictures with the M-Cont. Plus, a MP file may be recorded with missing a partial frame(s).
• In the Focus-Bracketing, a self-timer feature may not work properly.

2. Corrected a part of the information on a file in the MPO / JPEG format to comply with the Multi-Picture Format.

Download Firmware Ver. 1.16 Update Here

More news and reviews available on Photography Bay’s Ricoh CX1 Reviews and Resources.