Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Nikon’s Instant Rebates for select DSLR and lens combos is set to expire on May 1 (that’s next Saturday) May 29 (updated). You can get some significant savings (up to $400) on these combos by taking advantage of the Instant Rebates. One of the best things about the new Instant Rebate approach that Nikon and other camera manufacturers are taking is that there are no forms to mail in and wait 6-8 weeks for your check to show up in the mail.
Here’s the list of deals: [Read more…]
The Nikon Coolpix P100 is a 10.3 megapixel camera with a massive 26x zoom range, covering an equivalent focal length of 26-678mm. The P100 is packed with features and cool shooting modes that help set it apart from other cameras on shelf. To see whether all these features add up to a camera that’s right for you, read on. [Read more…]
The above video was shot with a Nikon P100 at its highest video frame rate of 240 fps, which provides the cool slow motion effect. The apparent spontaneous exploding orange and water jug were courtesy of the impact from a 55 grain hollow point .223 caliber bullet traveling at approximately 3000 feet per second. Even the 240 fps frame rate is not fast enough to capture something traveling that fast. [Read more…]
While evaluating the autofocus performance of the Nikon D3S, I shot with it at a couple of recent Tennessee basketball games. I’m working on a more in-depth evaluation of the AF performance. In the mean time, however, here are a few of the resulting images. All of the following images were captured as NEF files and processed in Lightroom 2. [Read more…]
The PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 wireless TTL system has been available for Canon DSLRs for quite awhile now, with Nikon compatible units on the calendar for some point in the future. The future just got a little closer for Nikon shooters. [Read more…]
Tamron has announced the development of a new 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD for Nikon, Canon and Sony mounts. The new lens is the first from Tamron to incorporate Ultrasonic Silent Drive AF motor for faster autofocus. Additionally, the lens will include Tamron’s Vibration Compensation (except for Sony mount) to reduce shake-induced blur in images.
Tamron will release the Nikon mount version first, and then follow on with Canon and Sony versions. Tamron has not announced a price for the lens at this time; however, it matches up squarely against the Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f/4-5.6 VR and the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, both of which are in the $500 range.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
At PMA 2010, I’ve had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with a number of cameras. One of the most impressive new cameras that I’ve seen has been the new Nikon Coolpix P100. To see what makes this camera special, check out the big hands-on review below. [Read more…]
In the first comparison of the Canon 1D Mark IV and Nikon D3s, we looked at JPEG image samples that came straight from each of these cameras; however, I promised to deliver images processed from the RAW files of each camera as well.
As we are well aware by now, the Canon 1D Mark IV and Nikon D3s deliver impressive results at what were previously ridiculous sensitivity settings. To see the results of the various RAW conversion methods on images produced by these class-leading cameras, keep reading.
Nikon has released a firmware update for the D3S to version 1.01. The new firmware addresses the following issues: [Read more…]
Nikon has announced two new FX format lenses – the AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR and the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED. [Read more…]