News tagged with "nikon"
Dec27
Ok, good news Nikontech USA have also posted the 1.3 firmware,
so it's now available for all 950's (PAL or NTSC).
UPDATED
Dec14
Dec6
Thanks to poster Furrukh who posted these links to the Nikon
Europe manuals for the Nikon D1. He posted on our new Pro Digital Forum
which has proved to be very popular since its creation a few days ago. Included
is the D1 fast track, D1 reference, Nikon View DX for D1 and Nikon Control
for D1 manuals. Thanks Furrukh.
Dec1
Thanks to Rob Galbraith for this pointer, Nikon Europe have
posted an early D1 FAQ and Hints & Tips page, I'm sure this will be
of interest to owners or prospective owners.
Nov16
Nov8
So-net's DCX webzine have posted initial results of the
difference between images taken as JPEG FINE and CCD-RAW then converted
using "Nikon Capture" (an optional accessory package for the D1
which allows you to use the CCDRAW mode of the D1).
Kazuhisa Nishikawa likes the Nikon D1, and has posted a
gallery of photographs of Yumi and Tama, this time his comments are: "Nikon
D1 was used for all the shooting, custom settings were "Contrast: LOW",
AF+AE Lock, 2fps. An IBM Microdrive was used for storage, JPEG FINE mode
(about 1:4) was chosen for storage offering up to 250 images on one battery."
Nov6
Thanks
to a reader for this item, details of the Coolpix 950 firmware 1.2 update
which were included on the CD-ROM which came with his new 950 (which was
pre-loaded with 1.2). Seq Xfer bug fix, support for larger CF cards, new
sensitivity operation and improvements of LCD brightness.
UPDATE: NikonTechUSA post PDF file.
Oct29
I noticed over on the Nikontech webpage that there
will be another firmware update "during the last week of
November" for the ever popular Coolpix 950, this time the
firmware will be revision 1.2, no details on the contents of the
update yet, suffice to say as soon as it's available you'll find
all the info right here.
Oct26
The
guys over at the excellent Imaging Resource have posted a full review
of the Nikon Coolpix 800 (a camera I'm reviewing right now.. nice).
Here's what Dave had to say in his conclusion "The
Coolpix 800 is a great camera for those wanting many of the features
of the 950 model, at a lower price point. We miss the rugged all-metal
body of the 950 but understand that costs have to be cut somewhere.
"
Oct14
Nikon
have just launched the Coolpack accessories set & bag for the
Coolpix 950, it includes: A set of four 28mm filters -- a UV, Circular
Polarizer, Neutral Density 4 and a Neutral Density 8 -- all in a handy
wallet that attaches to the camera strap; four rechargeable Energizer�
AA NiMH batteries that can be recharged up to 1,000 times; and a battery
charger with a five hour quick charge and LED indicator. The Coolpack
comes in a ruggedly handsome beige canvas carrying case with a fully
adjustable interior, lots of pockets, and places for assorted gear.
Sep29
Thanks to Derek W who posted this
link to a Nikon official list of D1 Set Contents and package pricing."The
Nikon D1 Set will be sold in the United States by Nikon Inc. through
Authorized Nikon Professional Digital Products Dealers and Authorized
Value Added Retailers. The D1 Set will include the D1 camera body,
EN-4 Battery Pack, MH-16 Quick Charger, Video Cable, Nikon View DX
Browser Software, Nikon D1 Neck Strap, and Nikon's One Year Limited
Warranty. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the Nikon
D1 Set is $5,580.00. Local prices may vary. "
Sep27
Nikon
today announce the Coolpix 800, a half-way ground between the
Coolpix 700 and Coolpix 950. The 800 features the same proven
2.11 megapixel CCD with an all new 2x optical zoom lens (38-76mm,
35mm equiv) in a similar small package to the Coolpix 700. The
800 also has a couple of new interesting (if questionably useful)
features. Competition to the upcoming Canon S10 ? MSRP $700.
Sep21
These samples, taken by their resident pro photographer
Yamada were taken using what PC Watch call a "production body"
in RAW format then compressed back into JPEG for viewing in a web
browser. Note: my D1 gallery contains combinations of straight JPEGs
and RAWs exported from Nikon View DX as JPEG.
Sep19
Sep14
A very short item this one, but I've had a rumour (and
I don't normally publish unconfirmed rumours but this one is just
TOO interesting). The rumour is that the D1 will indeed have an interchangeable
CCD, that means that in its current configuration it'll be 2.74 megapixels.
Nikon would then in the future release upgrades (probably only installable
by their service centers) which would allow you to always be on the
cutting edge of image resolution. If this is true it makes the D1
a very, very economical purchase and almost future-proofs it (especially
if the firmware is user-upgradeable which we can assume it will be).
Sep7
PC
Watch's resident pro photograph Yamada reports on the digital cameras
on show at the special preview day of World PC Expo 99, Chiba, Japan.
Sony and Nikon steal the show, Sony with a 40:1 scaled-up model of
the DSC-F505, Nikon give visitors opportunity to have hands-on with
the D1 (still prototype).
Aug24
Nick over at PixelZone has published the first samples from
the Nikon D1 courtesy of Nikon Canada (note: they are scans of prints from
the D1).
