Nikon president Makoto Kimura talks
4 September, 2010 – 10:27 pm | No Comment

Nikon president Makoto Kimura in a new interview has dropped hints again at an in-between camera. He told Reuters the company wanted a camera “different from SLRs and compacts” and hoped to create a new category. It wouldn’t be like typical mirrorless models, although Kimura wasn’t clear on whether it would still be mirrored or occupy a pro point-and-shoot space like the Canon G11.

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Pentax K7 wins Readers Choice Award
30 November, 2009 – 2:36 pm | 2 Comments

Small, rugged, innovative digital SLR camera is praised by photographers, has been selected over seven other digital cameras as the most important camera of the year with 55% majority of online voters. The Pentax K-7 is the winner of Adorama’s first Reader’s Choice award.

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The Wrap – 30 Nov 09
30 November, 2009 – 1:27 pm | Comments Off
The Wrap – 30 Nov 09

The Wrap up of weekly specials, external reviews, and other bits of information.

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Interview with Jasin Boland
28 November, 2009 – 12:33 pm | Comments Off

A quick interview with Hollywood Photographer and Nikon Ambassador Jasin Boland.

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Nikon Podcast #16: Rob Van Petten and the D3X
28 November, 2009 – 12:15 pm | Comments Off

Here is an interesting video with professional photographer Rob Van Petten.

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Sample Excerpts from the Creative Lighting System DVD
28 November, 2009 – 12:11 pm | Comments Off
Sample Excerpts from the Creative Lighting System DVD

Here is a preview of the upcoming upcoming Creative Lighting System DVD from Nikon. This will be a great DVD even if you don’t have Nikon equipment.

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Amazon Black Friday Deals
27 November, 2009 – 8:35 pm | Comments Off
Amazon Black Friday Deals

Plenty of companies are showing their Black Friday Deals. I’ll post some as I find the good bargains. Check back regularly. Amazon have some fantastic deals going on at the moment.

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Great Deal on Nikon D3000
27 November, 2009 – 1:26 pm | Comments Off
Great Deal on Nikon D3000

For those think of picking up an entry level SLR camera, you really can’t go past the Nikon D3000. Adorama has a fantastic deal on the D3000 with a with an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6GVR Lens for $499.95.

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The Wrap – 26 Nov 09
26 November, 2009 – 7:40 pm | Comments Off
The Wrap – 26 Nov 09

The Wrap up of weekly specials, external reviews, and other bits of information.

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Nikon details Snow Leopard compatibility
19 November, 2009 – 5:34 pm | Comments Off
Nikon details Snow Leopard compatibility

Nikon USA has posted a on its support website detailing planned compatibility with Apple’s Mac OS X 10.6 operating system, otherwise known as Snow Leopard.

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Challenge #2: Boats
19 November, 2009 – 4:16 pm | Comments Off

For this challenge, I want to to see some creativity with the colour orange. The boat should be the main subject and dominate the scene. It should be a NEW photo.

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The Wrap – 16 Nov 09
17 November, 2009 – 12:09 am | Comments Off
The Wrap – 16 Nov 09

A wrapup of weekly events in the camera industry.

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Photojournalism – American Soldier
16 November, 2009 – 11:50 pm | Comments Off

This is quite a brilliant photojournalism piece and a real must read.

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Nikon Ambassadors Announced
12 November, 2009 – 10:44 pm | Comments Off
Nikon Ambassadors Announced

Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the Nikon Ambassador Program – a selection of Australia’s top professional photographers.

Nikon Australia has consistently acknowledged the fine work of its top professional photographers from the Nikon-Walkley Awards to the extraordinary photography of the Nikon Professional Services (NPS) members.

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Adobe Releases Elements 8
11 November, 2009 – 11:16 pm | Comments Off
Adobe Releases Elements 8

Adobe has released the 8th version of it’s Elements series. Adobe Elements is the little brother to the full Photoshop version. Photoshop is really the de facto standard in image editing.

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Nikon D300s deal
11 November, 2009 – 11:14 pm | Comments Off

Adorama has a great deal on the D300s body kit.

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Toshiba produces 14MP back-illuminated CMOS
11 November, 2009 – 11:11 pm | Comments Off

Toshiba has announced the development of a back-illuminated CMOS sensor suitable for compact digital cameras. The technology, as used by Sony in its Exmor R sensors, will now be used in a 14.6MP, 1/2.3″ sensor.

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Ricoh GXR interchangeable unit camera
10 November, 2009 – 10:24 pm | Comments Off

Ricoh has unveiled its first digital system camera, the GRX. The system takes a novel approach by offering interchangeable slide mount ‘lens units’ – sealed modules containing both optics and sensor, meaning it can switch from a large (APS-C) 12 MP CMOS with a fast prime lens to a tiny 10 MP CCD (with a 24-70mm lens).

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Nikons Interchangeable 85mm f1.2 lens
6 November, 2009 – 1:07 am | Comments Off

Oh yes. You read it correctly. Nikon will be introducing an 85mm (equivalent) f1.2 lens for their mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC).

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