| New
links added January 25-30, 2010 |
| Nikon digital SLRs used to capture stunning timelapse photos of Vancouver - RobGalbraith |
Coolpix S570 review at Steve's Digicams
"The Nikon CoolPix S570 is a mixed bag of slowness and great images, ease of use and and image distorting LCD." |
Coolpix S570 review at TrustedReviews
"Although the Nikon CoolPix S570 has a fairly average specification and lacks a number of useful and popular features, it is very well made, easy and fun to use, and handles extremely well. It has above average performance, works well in low light, and the image quality is also better than most others in its class. All in all, the S570 is excellent value for money." |
| How would you change Nikon's D300S? - Engadget |
Thom Hogan's latest comments (Jan 29)
Another round of Nikon bashing, this time on software, as well as speculation about what Nikon might do for PMA. |
D3S review at PopPhoto
"In the field, this Nikon performed flawlessly. The Matrix metering did a great job of choosing the right exposure, being fooled only by the toughest scenarios. The 51-point Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus system worked wonderfully with the 3D Color Matrix Metering II system to track subjects by shape and color." |
| 50mm f1.4G AF-S video review by Moose Peterson |
Nikon UK Takes the Stand at Focus On Imaging - PhotographyBLOG
"Nikon UK is preparing for its annual appearance at the Focus On Imaging photography show which will be held at the NEC, Birmingham from 7th-10th March. Visitors to the show will have the chance to check out Nikon’s complete range of products on the Nikon stand..." |
NIKON FESTIVAL CROWNS TOP TWO WINNERS FROM MORE THAN 1,200 VIDEOS
"Actor Rainn Wilson, Photographer Chase Jarvis and Internet Personality “iJustine” Select 140-Second Video $100,000 Winner in Celebration of HD Video" |
Nikon updates ViewNX, WT-4 apps - RobGalbraith
With download links to Canada, USA and Europe |
D-Town TV Episode 26
- Scott shows how to get added control from a strip bank softbox with an eggcrate grid
- Larry Becker shares a tool that allows you to turn one light bulb socket into four
- Matt has a tip on creating great black and white photos using Nik's Silver Efex Pro
- Scott shows off a great grip bag for taking photo gear on location
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D3000 review at Shutterbug
"For beginners it’s a competitive model with most of the features you’ll enjoy and need to make very good images, and there’s no doubt that it and the system surrounding it will yield a decided advantage over a point-and-shoot model in a similar price range." |
| 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G AF-S VR II review Hans Braakhuis (NikonLinks' Dutch language editor) - Dutch language site |
| Thom Hogan's latest comments (Jan 25) |
A Unique Photo Shootout Featuring David Bergman and Robert Caplin: Canon 1D Mark IV Versus Nikon D3S
"So who wins the shootout? When it comes to high ISO, both cameras excel, but the Nikon D3S edges out the Canon. Autofocus performance is excellent on both cameras, with the Canon being slightly more responsive." |
Coolpix S570 review at CameraLabs
"The most oustanding thing about the COOLPIX S570 is its picture quality which in our outdoor real-life tests and gallery shots proved to be every bit as good as the more expensive cameras it was up against. The COOLPIX S570 has some significant shortcomings though, the most important of which is the ineffectiveness of its electronic VR (Vibration Reduction) technology which processes photos in the camera to reduce the effects of camera shake." |
Coolpix S640 review at TrustedReviews
"Although it doesn't live up to Nikon's extravagent marketing claims, the CoolPix S640 is still a very competent camera. Build quality is good, it handles well, performs briskly and takes a decent picture in a wide range of situations; low light performance is especially good. It's not quite a bargain, but it is a nice little camera." |
| Interview with Tetsurô Gotô, Nikon's Director of R&D at Focus-Numerique (French language page) |
Camera Raw Tricks and Underused Features at EarthboundLight
"From the moment it was first released as an add-on to Photoshop 7 back in 2003, Adobe Camera Raw has been a popular choice for converting raw images. With each new version since, Adobe has expanded the list of supported cameras added new features. Lately, I've noticed that all these features mean that some get missed. As such, here is a selection of tips and tricks for ACR. Hopefully you'll be able to pick up something new to you." |
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| New
links added January 18-22, 2010 |
Choosing a Fisheye lens: Nikon 10.5mm vs 16mm by Terry White
"I'm happy with my choice of the Nikon 10.5mm Fisheye Lens." |
| Coolpix S1000pj review at DKamera (German language review) |
| Thom Hogan's latest comments about Capture NX2 for Mac and the 70-200 baffle issue (Jan 20 post) |
43-86mm f3.5 AI review by Fredrik Rasmussen
"Without a doubt the worst lens I've tried so far, at least on the FX format. The performance of this classic Nikkor lens is so bad it's almost indescribable. It's like you have to try it to see how bad the lens is." |
Sigma 18-50mm f2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM review at ePhotozine
"Overall, this lens isn't a bad performer and will suit those looking either for a replacement upgrade to their standard 18-55mm kit lens, or a solid starter lens that covers the standard focal ranges." |
Final D3S review at ePhotozine
"It is a thoroughly inspirational piece of kit to use and that in itself justifies its price tag immediately. Its high ISO sensitivity means you can carry on shooting in the poorest ambient light and without using a tripod. That would count for nothing if the results from using the high ISOs were poor and unusable, but they are not." |
Nikkor Lens Guide at CameraLabs
"How to choose your next Nikkor lens: what kind of photos do you want to take?" |
Nikon Capture NX2 v2.2.4 for Mac released - RobGalbraith
With links to Nikon Canada, USA and Europe |
Nikon Reinforces Digital Camera Business with Capital Investment to Notion VTec Berhad (Malaysia)
"Nikon Corporation has invested capital in Notion VTec Berhad, located in Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia, in order to strengthen and expand the relationship between the two companies. This will help Nikon to increase its presence even further in the digital camera market through the utilization of Notion's machining technologies in the production of Nikon products, and development of a framework that will achieve a stable supply of highly competitive digital cameras." |
18-200mm f3.5-5.6G AF-S VR II review by Peter K. Burian
"I have tested many “all-in-one” lenses and the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II model been the best of the group. It’s certainly not inexpensive but this one deserves my Best Value award in the 18-200mm category." |
Shooting the 16Fish by Moose Peterson
"It’s 180 degrees uncorrected coverage is just amazing! You might think such a lens more gimmick then tool, but it’s gorgeously sharp. One of more common uses of the 16Fish is for the landscape. This is a great lens for that purpose." |
Coolpix S1000pj Review at PhotographyBLOG
"Discounting that one big trick, it is a fairly average point-and-shoot camera with so-so image quality, mostly undersized buttons, no proper manual control over exposure or focusing, and a rather disappointing video mode. Having a 28mm equivalent wide angle lens is a nice touch, though a lot less of a rarity than it used to be." |
Solving Monitor Profiling Problems by EarthboundLight
"There are a number of hardware/software monitor profiling packages on the market from vendors such as X-Rite and DataColor. Most users are amazed at the improvement the first time they use one. But occasionally I hear from someone for whom things didn't go so well. If you've had problems profiling your monitor, here are some possible fixes." |
Why Nikon as Video Cam Doesn’t Stand Up to Canon as Video Cam by Scott Bourne
"This is a post describing why Canon DSLRs have the lead in the fusion space. Comparing the video from a D3s to a Canon 1DMKIV, serious video/filmmaker types (and those who aspire to be serious like me) prefer the Canon." |
X-Rite ColorChecker Passport by NikonLinks Editor
"Seeing what the X-Rite ColorChecker Passport did for my recent hockey photos has me sold on the merits on using custom camera profiles wherever and whenever practicable. It lays waste to my previous attitude and assumptionof merely clicking on a white portion of an image or using a WB card to set the WB as an utterly ignorant method of getting the most from my RAW files. After seeing the results above, there's no going back to my previous way of editing." |
The Photocrati Fund
The Photocrati Fund offers $5000 grants to non-professional photographers to undertake important humanitarian and environmental photography projects. Our goal is to identify outstanding, up-and-coming photographers and give them the resources necessary to pursue projects that will have a tangible and positive effect on the world.
We will offer one grant in 2010. The application deadline is March 15, 2010, and the award will be announced in June 2010. Awardees become Photocrati Fellows for the calendar year from the announcement of their award until the announcement of the following year’s award. Award decisions will be made by the Photocrati Fund Board, a prestigious panel that includes some of the world’s best-known environmental and cultural photographers. The Photocrati Fund Board and judges for the competition are:
- Steve McCurry
- Michael “Nick” Nichols
- Art Wolfe
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links added January 11-16, 2010 |
14-24mm f2.8G AF-S review at ePhotozine
"This lens is one of a kind. In terms of resolution, handling and even its resistance to flare and ghosting this lens is excellent, and it outperforms primes in the same focal range." |
Tamron SP AF 90mm f2.8 Di Macro review at ePhotozine
"The Tamron 90mm Macro is a superb performer, producing high resolution images with bags of contrast and detail. For its price it represents excellent value for money." |
| Tech Profile of Joe McNally at TerryWhite |
| Nikon Camera Control Pro 2 updated to v2.7.1 - RobGalbraith |
D-Town TV: Episode 25: The 2nd Season
"Scott has a tip on using neutral density filters to shoot with fast lenses during the day. Matt heads to Ybor City to share multiple new tips on shooting HDR. Joe McNally drops by with a tip on getting usable light from an on-camera flash.Plus tips on shooting sports and landscapes." |
It’s “Guest Blog Wednesday” featuring Laura Heald! at ScottKelby
"To get a job as an assistant you don’t have to know everything about photography, you just have to be open minded and willing to learn. You have to listen to instruction and be willing to take chances. Most of all you have to want to work and be flexible." |
GPS for your Camera – di-GPS Pro L Review by Terry White
"Hands down these are the best on camera GPS units that I've used." |
Soft Proofing Isn't Hard by EarthboundLight
"The idea behind soft proofing is use your printer profile in a way to let you see on your monitor how an image will print, without actually printing it. If you haven't already figured it out, that means you need to have a printer profile specific to your printer model together with the type of paper you plan to print on." |
Chase Jarvis Interview at KelbyTV
"Photographer and author Chase Jarvis sits down with Scott and goes through a twitter-based Q&A. He discusses the benefits of blogging, marketing techniques, editing composites, and action photography." |
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| New
links added January 1-8, 2010 |
| The Guts: Nikon D3's Viewfinder - PopPhoto |
Nikon releases firmware updates for D300S, D700, D3, D3X - RobGalbraith
With download links to Nikon Canada, USA and Europe |
A Gift Waiting at Every Corner: Notes from a Life in Photography by Peter Turnley at the TOP
"When I review my life as a photographer, I feel blessed and fortunate to have experienced so many wonderful emotions, the most significant being the sense of being alive, powerfully alive." |
It’s “Guest Blog Wednesday” featuring Bill Frakes! at ScottKelby
"For me using new stuff to make my work easier is just being lazy. I need to use it to make the storytelling better. I carry Nikon cameras that can see in the dark. I’m amazed at how wonderful they are." |
70-200mm f2.8G AF-S VR II review at SLRGear
"There's little doubt that the lens represents some of the best optical engineering to date, and that the purchase of the lens represents an investment that's not likely to lose its value." |
Epson adds Tethered Shooting to their P6000/P7000 Backup Units by Terry White
"In the latest firmware for the Epson P6000/P7000 you can now shoot tethered directly to the device. I downloaded and installed the necessary firmware updates to bring my P6000 up to the latest version. Then I connected a USB cable from my Nikon D700 directly to the P6000. I turned on both devices and enabled tethered shooting on the P6000." |
How does FPS & Buffer Effect Your Photography? by Moose Peterson
"What I did at the Reno Air Races is go back to the “old” way of making the image in order to get the amazing image quality of the D3x to produce one of a kind aviation 24×30 prints. I sacrificed the ease of blasting away to make the shot to the stressful one click get the shot method." |
| Nikon SP rangefinder to be given away by Jarle Aasland in effort to raise funds to buy a Leica M9 |
January 2010 Rangefinder articles:
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A Visual Interview with Peter Turnley at the TOP
"...the portfolio you're about to look at doesn't do any one story justice. It's not a "greatest hits," either. Rather, it's a linked sequence meant to sketch the broad range and reach of Peter's work and concerns over many years." |
Chase Jarvis interview at CameraLabs
"During some of his rare downtime, I caught-up with Chase to find out about the equipment he uses, his love of social networking and the demands of becoming and being a successful commercial photographer." |
Bless Me Father Bob…..by JoeMcNally
"You know, it’s a new year, and it’s time to download the card, freshen up the pixels, clean the lens elements and confess all those photographic sins, which for me, really, are too numerous to count or catalog. As 2009 faded in the rear view mirror, I figured it was time to see Father Bob." |
Fixing a Clogged Printer by EarthboungLight
"If you've owned an inkjet printer any length of time, no doubt you've experienced a clogged print head at least once. Some people seem to have more problems than others, but no one seems to be immune. Sooner or later, it's going to happen." |
| Thom Hogan's latest comments (Jan 4) |
D3X review at DigitalCameraReview
"Given the D3x's cost and specifications, it's clear that this is a highly specialized camera that will appeal to professionals who need or want large image files.
However, photographers whose work demands highly detailed images (or advanced amateurs with a hefty bank account) won't be disappointed with the D3x's image quality and highly sophisticated feature set." |
SB-400 flash review by Fredrik Rasmussen
"If you are a casual shooter and you want to get rid of those rather ugly shadows that the built in flashes make, the SB-400 is perfect." |
New Nikon D3s by Dave Black
"The NEW Nikon D3s camera is well worth the money and a definite improvement over the D3. A new standard of high ISO has been set and the D3s is the undisputed king. Not only are its clean High ISO levels 1 and 1/3 higher than a D3, but I believe the D3s handles the shadow areas cleaner and with more edge detail as well. The ISO setting of 6400 is now a cleaner and almost noiseless reality, and compares closely to the quality of the D3 camera at ISO2500. ISO12,800 looks great and is very similar to the ISO of 4000 on an older D3." |
