Version 1.4.0 of Nikon Transfer Now Available: “Version 1.4.0 of Nikon Transfer is now available to both Mac and Windows users. Mac users need to go here to download and PC users here.
Modifications enabled with Ver. 1.4.0
- When the andlsquo;Transfer new photos only’ checkbox in the Preferences panel of the Options dialog is checked and all image files displayed in the transfer queue have been transferred, the andlsquo;Disconnect Automatically after transfer’, andlsquo;Shut down computer automatically after transfer’ and andlsquo;Quit Nikon transfer automatically after transfer’ operations are no longer performed, even if these options have been enabled.
- When andlsquo;Date Transferred’ is selected with the Index pull down menu (between prefix and suffix) in the Folder Naming dialog, a checkbox called andlsquo;Do not add trailing number’ is now displayed. If the checkbox is not checked, a trailing number of the form of ‘YYYYMMDD_001′ will be added as with previous versions.
- andlsquo;Original name+New name’ and andlsquo;New name+Original name’ options have been added to the prefix and suffix portions in the File Naming dialog.
- An andlsquo;Add XMP/IPTC rating as my Picturetown favourites option has been added to the my Picturetown panel in the Options dialog.
- When andlsquo;Verify my Picturetown account’ in the my Picturetown panel of the Options dialog is clicked, the total amount of storage used is now displayed as a percentage of the total capacity available.”
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
Just posted! Sigma 10-20mm lens review: “
Just posted! Our latest lens review focusing on Sigma’s 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM ultra-wideangle zoom. A firm favourite with the more budget-conscious APS-C user since its introduction four years ago, this lens is now challenged by some new young pretenders intent on stealing its market share. So can this old warrior still fight off its challengers, or is age beginning to take its toll?”
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
DxO Optics Pro v5.3.3 Released: “The DxO Optics Pro v5.3.3 application is now available and supports cameras like the Nikon D3x (DxO Optics Pro Elite Edition) and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 (DxO Optics Pro Elite Edition). 43 new DxO Optics Correction Modules are also made available for a variety of cameras including the Sony Alpha DSLR A700 and A900, the Nikon D40x, D80, D90, D300, D700, D3, D3x, and the Canon 400D/DIGITAL REBEL XTi, 450D/DIGITAL REBEL XSi, 50D and 5D Mark II.
For more information, visit DxO Labs website at www.dxo.com”
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
Adobe releases Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3: “
PMA 2009: Adobe has released Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3. These are final versions of updates which were originally posted as release candidates on the Adobe Labs site, and are now available for immediate download. Both provide additional Raw support for Nikon D3X and Olympus E-30 DSLR’s. Lightroom is also now available in 8 new languages.”
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
You know what they say, good things are worth waiting for. Being one of the first to connect a Garmin 1+ migrating to the 5+, then one of the first with the Di-GPS, embedding Lat/Long in my metadata has been a priority in my photography.
When Nikon finally came out with their own unit, I was quite excited to get the integration. The first thing that impressed me about the GP-1 is its size, it’s much smaller than I thought it would be. As you can see here, it’s much smaller than the prism of the D3. At first I thought the cord was a bit too long for my taste. Once I attached it to the camera and put one loop in it, the stiffness of the cord took care of the length problem. Nikon includes with the GP-1 the GP1-CL1 which is a cool clip that securely goes onto your camera strap so you can attach the GP-1 there rather than the hot shoe. That’s pretty cool.
The next thing you’ll notice is there is no On/Off switch on the GP-1. It turns on and off via the camera’s actuation. With your GPS Auto meter off Enabled in the settings for the camera, you conserve battery power but you must make sure the GPS icon appears in the camera’s LCD prior to shooting to record the GPS info.
The GP-1 has a red light (means no satellite signal) and green light (blinking means 3 sates, solid green means 4 or more sates found). If you have a red light on the back, no GPS data will be recorded; a green light, good to go. I have to admit, I’m impressed by the GP-1’s speed of acquisition as well as ability. I’m sitting at my desk in the corner of our office and while the other GPS units I have cannot find a signal, the GP-1 has blinking green light in 5secs, a solid green light within 15secs.
Now here’s the ticker to me. I was hoping 1 of the 3 connectors seen in the original product shots from Nikon, one would turn out to be a connector for the MC-36 remote. Nope, that’s not the case. You need to buy the MC-DC2 remote to use the GP-1 and remote at the same time. Even with this little goofy, the GP-1 is by far the best GPS unit I’ve have for my cameras in 30yrs so I’m quite pleased to finally have it.
Moose Peterson
http://www.moosenewsblog.com/
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Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 and 18-250mm OS lenses: “
PMA 2009: Sigma has also announced the availability of the 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM and 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM lenses. Announced during Photokina 2008, both lenses will start shipping now and will be available in Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony mounts.”
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Sigma announces 10-20mm f3.5 EX DC HSM lens: “
PMA 2009: Sigma has announced an ultra-wide angle zoom, the 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM. This new design’squeezes a relatively fast F3.5 constant maximum aperture into a body about 10% larger in each’dimension than the company’s popular 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM. The lens has a minimum focus distance’of 24 cm (9.4 inches) throughout the zoom range, and features two Super-Low Dispersion glass’and two Extraordinary-Low Dispersion glass elements for the correction of chromatic aberrations. It is’designed for cameras with APS-C/DX’sensors, and will be available in mounts for Sigma, Canon, Nikon,’Sony and Pentax DSLRs.”
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Sigma releases 50-200mm f4-5.6 DC OS HSM lens: “
PMA 2009: Sigma has released an image-stabilized version of its budget telezoom lens, the 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM. This’ features the same new optical stabilization unit as seen on the 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 EX DC HSM also announced today, which is compatible with Pentax and Sony bodies with in-body anti-shake systems. The new lens also includes a number of user-friendly features rarely seen at this level, including a’ hypersonic motor for fast, silent autofocus, and an internal-focusing design with a non-rotating front’ element. It will be available in mounts for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax DSLRs, and is designed for cameras with APS-C/DX sized sensors only.”
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Sigma unveils 18-50mm f2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM lens: “
PMA 2009: Sigma has unveiled a new large aperture image-stabilized standard zoom, in the shape of the 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM. This lens features a new Optical Stabilization unit which Sigma claims will work on Sony and Pentax bodies with in-body stabilization systems. It also boasts a larger maximum aperture than the kit zooms typically supplied with most DSLRs, and incorporates Sigma’s Hypersonic motor for fast silent autofocus. Designed for DSLRs with APS-C/DX sized image sensors, it will be available in Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax mounts.”
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
