Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Photo Review has posted a review of the Nikon D5000.
Exposures were well-positioned, colours looked natural and saturation was slightly elevated but not to the extent that pictures looked excessively colour-rich with the default standard Picture Control setting.
For more news and reviews on the D5000, visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D5000 Reviews and Resources.
Trusted Reviews has posted a review of the Nikon Coolpix P90.
The Nikon Coolpix P90 is a superb camera, certainly one of the best super-zoom bridge cameras on the market, with plenty to appeal to the enthusiast while still retaining some ease of use for the novice.
PhotographyBLOG has posted a review of the Nikon D3x.
In comparison with the D3, viewing images from that and the D3x side by side, the former’s images are noticeably smoother and as we mentioned at that time of our initial review, more film-like while the D3x’s do reveal more clearly defined detail – particularly on close ups – when viewed at 100%.
For more news and reviews, visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D3x Reviews and Resources.
Here’s a short video from Nikon Austrailia that shows off the new Nikon D5000. More news and reviews on Photography Bay’s Nikon D5000 Reviews and Resources.
Digital Rev has a new, suggestive article entitled The Nikon D400 & D750 Revealed or Just Viral Marketing? While the title would lead you to believe that there’s been some kind of leak or specific promotion on the D400 and/or D750 (neither of which have been confirmed by Nikon), the post appears to simply be Digital Rev’s take on recent rumors, along with some fancy mockups and spec/wish list.
I’ve had several emails to this article, suggesting that it’s a leak of some sort. Upon second glance, it seems to just be a racy title with no evidence of either of these cameras being revealed by Nikon, or evidence of viral marketing on behalf of Nikon. In essence, it appears to simply be speculation.
We’re still waiting for something solid on the Nikon D400, Nikon D750 or Nikon D800. Stay tuned.
Amateur Photographer is reporting word from Nikon that the popular D40 has finally been discontinued, with the Nikon D60 and D5000 rounding out the bottom end of the Nikon DSLR lineup.
[via AP]
Nikon has released firmware updates for the D40 and D40x DSLRs.
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)
Download firmware v1.12 (Windows)
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)
Several online retailers are now taking pre-orders for the Nikon D5000. Here’s quick rundown:
Nikon D5000 (body only) – (sign up for notification only)
Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens
Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens
Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens
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.
To see more details (including the official press release) and images of the Nikon D5000, visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D5000 Reviews and Resources.
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…]