November 2010
CompactFlash is not dead and SanDisk, Sony and... →
Today SanDisk, Sony and Nikon “announced the joint development of a set of specifications that address the future requirements of professional photography and video markets.” Those…
Weekly Nikon related news/links #86 →
Ikelite released a new underwater housing for the Nikon D7000. The price is $1,424.95 (cheaper than the Nauticam version).
Nikon rebates are now extended till December 11th…
Guest post: Shooting products with Nikon tilt... →
Hello, I’m Henk van Mierlo from www.noregt.com. I’d like to share with you why I use Nikon tilt lenses for product shoots. The most well known tilt lens is the PC-E Micro Nikkor,…
D3100 HD Videos
Been shooting a series of videos for my client recently, and thought be a good idea to test out how well the D3100 perform under all the possible artificial lighting. I am quite pleased to say that video flickers have indeed been properly addressed by Nikon. Nice work!
Being small in form factor, I also find that the shoot becomes less intimidating to your subjects! Another plus point in stark...
NEF RAW is Mandatory on D3100
Just in case if you are still wondering if you should just choose JPEG over RAW on the D3100, think again what you are really in for.
As far as my updated experience of attempting to “break” the camera goes, its not going anywhere promising. The D3100 has been developed for snap-snap who has probably been shooting compacts all their lives, and not for anyone who has been shooting with...
Update on the latest Nikon patents filed in Japan →
Patent application 2010-186640 is for a flash with built-in cooling fan:
“Problem to be solved: to provide a heat radiation device for easily installing on an existing lighting…
Nikon SB-700 flash to start shipping on November... →
According to Nikon Japan and Nikon Direct, the SB-700 flash should start shipping on November 26th, 2010 in Japan. This is the last product to be released to stores from the…
Nikon rebates update →
The new Nikon instant rebates program is active today and will expire on Saturday, November 27th, 2010:
Nikon D3000 rebates: $100 – $250 savings on selected Nikkor lenses
Nikon D3100…
More Nikon concept cameras →
The Japanese site burner-images.com has few more pictures of concept Nikon DSLR cameras:
The text on the black label from one of the pictures is the same as the text…
Is this the new Nikon EVIL camera? (breaking news) →
This camera was displayed at the Nikon Sapporo Showroom and the picture was just posted on DCHome forum. Is this the new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera from Nikon? The…
Weekly Nikon related news/links #85 →
Photojojo now caries the Nikon lens mug.
Two (funny) 30 second ads for the “Doritos Crash the Super Bowl” competition: “The Woodchipper” & “Eternal Dilemma” (both shot with…
New Theme - New Ways
Alright guys! Just thought of playing with a few suitable fresh theme for this blog and hope there’s no major problem navigating the site.
With this new theme, its all about mouse overs and looking for small arrows on the home page to click - in order for you to read the full article or look more intently on my shots.
Let me know what you think!
Rumors from Japan: new Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.2G and... →
The Japanese site digicame-info.com reported a rumor few days ago that Nikon is currently working on new AF-S 50mm f/1.2G and 28mm f/1.4G lenses that will be released in the near future. I…
The first Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G ships in Canada →
Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G N
Downtown Camera in Toronto got their first Nikkor Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G lens in stock today. No sings of shipments in the US or Europe yet.
In the US,…
Attacks of the Dusty Viewfinder
Its been a given fact and known gospel that the DSLR chamber and viewfinder gets dusty over time, no matter how hard you try to keep it out! Your zoom lens are probably major culprits who brings them in when you zoom in the first place.
Some say to use prime lens always, while sticking to the known fact not to swap them in the field, while other claims moderate amount of taping to ensure...
Tips for Better Images on the D3100
The Nikon D3100 is a very different machine to say the least, with output that requires scrutiny, re-shoot and re-caliberate. And each of the familiar settings you are already accustom to actually means something quite different altogether.
And a discussion today with my NPS support really shed more light into my quest to squeeze better images out of it. Four areas to note if you want anything...
Dusty D3100 View Finder
Ok. So I treat the D3100 as carelessly as the D300s and as a result has an extremely dirty viewfinder today. I do not recall doing the forbidden act of changing a lens while in the field with the camera and wonder how dust can so easily accumulate inside the penta-mirror construction of the camera.
Thankfully, the sensor is still spanking clean as new, and I guess it’s just a tool which I...
Nikon files patent applications for an... →
Nikon filed a patent application in Japan for a interchangeable/removable sensor. This patent application is not yet uploaded in the English…
Nauticam NA-D7000 underwater housing for Nikon... →
Nauticam announced their underwater housing for Nikon D7000. NA-D7000 has depth rating of 100m, it will cost $3,100 and will be available for sale at the end of November, 2010.
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Weekly Nikon related news/links #84 →
Nkon D7000 kit is in stock right now at B&H.
Continuation from last week: another alternative to the original Nikon MC-36 remote control for a fraction of the price - Pearstone…
Do you want to be a guest blogger on NikonRumors? →
I am going to try something new – I will start featuring guest posts on NikonRumors. If you have an interesting Nikon related topic, drop me an email and we will talk.
The trick is…
Do you want to be a guest blogger on NikonRumors? →
I am going to try something new – I will start featuring guest posts on NikonRumors. If you have an interesting Nikon related topic, drop me an email and we will talk.
The trick is…
Upcoming Fun Shoot II - Anime Festival Asia 2010
Keen on Japanese anime? Well, this will be a treat for you!
Again, happening over this weekend right here in the small Republic of the merlion…
Let’s see what we can get out of this fun session.
Looks like my weekend is packed again!
Upcoming Fun Shoot I - BMW World Singapore 2010
Yup. Will be just popping by the Sands Expo Center this weekend to see what can be so exciting about this automobile event!
Being a BMW owner once, I wasn’t exactly thrilled at their vehicle reliability from day one…just too many failing electronics and sensors and stuff. You ultimately became a slave to the car as opposed to the other way round.
Let’s see.
Nikon D7000 videos only for “personal and... →
According to the Nikon D7000 manual, the AVC (Advance Video Coding) can only be used for “personal and non-commercial use”:
This is above my pay grade and I am not sure how…
Fiber Optics Is Here...Finally!
So, the Republic’s catch-up game is in progress as the whole Island is laid with fiber channels.
And this move will promise as high as a 1GB bandwidth for some mystified home owners who may not understand how so much bandwidth is needed in the first place.
