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In addition to the D1X and D1H digital SLR's (above) Nikon today also announce four lenses; Nikkor AF 28-80mm G, Nikkor AF 70-300mm G Silver, Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8D II and Nikkor 45mm f/2.8 P. A new speedlight flash, the SB-50DX and the FM3A manual-focus, auto exposure 35mm film SLR (batteries not required!).
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| AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G. Available in black or silver. [6 elements in 6 groups] | |
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| AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II
(lightweight version of AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens). This lens is now 540 g lighter at 2,560 g. Also available in light grey. [11 elements in 8 groups] |
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| AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G lens now in a silver-colour version. | Nikkor 45mm f/2.8 P, ultra-compact, ultra-thin manual-focus silver-coloured lens. 17mm thin, 120g. [4 elements in 3 groups] |
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Press release:
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the Nikon SB-50DX Speedlight.
The new Nikon SB-50DX has a variety of flash functions in its compact body, and is designed especially for users of Nikon SLRs with built-in Speedlights.
The SB-50DX can fire flash light with a camera’s built-in Speedlight for greater flash power. It also offers various features that are not possible with built-in Speedlights, such as bounce flash capability, close-up shooting, built-in wide flash adaptor for 14mm wideangle coverage, TTL wireless slave flash, and an infrared remote commander. In addition, the SB-50DX fires Monitor Pre-flashes for 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Nikon SLRs, including the D1-series digital SLR cameras.
The Nikon SB-50DX is a significant addition to the Nikon Speedlight lineup, offering photographers enhanced flash shooting flexibil-ity for a wide range of applications.
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| Flash duration | Approx 1/800 sec at manual full output | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bounce capacity | Flash head tilts up to 90° or down to -18° with click stops at 90°, 75°, 50°, 0° and -18°. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power switch | ON/OFF button is provided;
pressing the ON/OFF buttonfor approx. 0.3 sec. turns the SB-50DX on
or off. • When the SB-50DX is not used for approx. 40 sec., the standby function activates and the SB-50DX automatically turns off to conserve battery power. |
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| Power source | Two CR123A or DL123A-type 3V lithium batteries | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recycling time and number of flashes (Manual flash mode) | Minimum recycling time:
approx. 3.5 sec. with fresh batteries. Number of flashes and recycling time: 260 times or more with 3.5 to 30 sec. recycling time (With AF-Assist Illuminator activated, Power Zoom function activated, LCD panel illuminator not activated.) |
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| AF-Assist Illuminator | Automatically fires
LED beam toward subject when per-forming autofocus in dim light or in the dark with Nikon AF cameras. |
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| Ready-light | Lights up when SB-50DX is charged and ready to fire. Blinks when flash fires at its maximum output, indicating light may have been insufficient (in TTL auto flash mode). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FLASH button | Pressing FLASH button
performs test firing. • Pressing the button turns the SB-50DX on again after the unit has been automatically turned off by the standby function. |
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| Wide-flash adaptor | Allows the SB-50DX to be used with 14mm lenses. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diffuser | Attach diffuser to the camera’s built-in Speedlight for double-flash (bounce) operation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound monitor | The SB-50DX emits a
single beep when it is charged and ready-to fire in TTL wireless multiple flash operation The SB-50DX emits three beeps after it has fired at maxi-mum output or improperly fired in TTL wireless multiple flash operation in the Auto Slave Flash mode |
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| Light sensor | Senses light received
from the master Speedlight in wire-less multiple flash photography. Auto Slave Flash - Effective range ~ 7m Manual Slave Flash - Effective range ~ 40m |
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| Infrared Filter SW-9IR | Enables you to use the SB-50DX as an infrared remote commander | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lock lever | Prevents the SB-50DX from accidentally slipping off the camera | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LCD panel illuminator | Turned on and off every time the SLAVE button is pressed; automatically turns off after approx. 16 sec. when the SB-50DX is not in use. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Backside indications | Light-condensing paint is applied to characters and symbols. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | Approx. 63 x 107 x 105mm (2.5 x 4.2 x 4.1 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight (without batteries) | Approx. 235g (8.3 oz) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessories supplied | Soft Case SS-30, Infrared Filter SW-9IR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ok, so we don't normally report on film cameras but this completes the full list of product announcements. Batteries not required.. imagine that!
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Press release:
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the Nikon FM3A 35mm (135) format manual-focus SLR camera, designed as the successor to our popular Nikon FM2.
The new FM3A inherits most of the FM2’s features, like durable metal body construction and a classic centre-weighted meter. And the world’s first hybrid shutter control system enables mechanical shutter speed control to be operated without batteries at any shutter speed, while in A mode the shutter speed is electronically controlled for Aperture-Priority Auto operation. In addition, TTL (through-the-lens) flash control, DX-coded film speed settings and new bright view focusing screens are also available. These features provide an unprecedented degree of flexibility in a manual SLR with the added benefits of selected automation.
The FM3A offers photographers access to the Nikon System, which includes the professional AF-S Nikkor lens lineup and many other AF and manual Nikkor lenses, in addition to a range of accessories.
With its classic exterior, simple operation and compact body design, the FM3A is the ideal camera for gaining entry into the world of pure, per-sonal SLR photography.
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