Nikon launches AF-S 35mm F1.8 DX prime: "
Pre-PMA 2009: Nikon has announced the launch of a 35mm F1.8 prime lens with autofocus compatible with the D40, D40X and D60. The AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8 G is a completely new design for Nikon-mount DSLRs with APS-C sized sensors (or the ability to work in crop mode). The manufacturer suggested retail price is just €243/£199/$199, making it a modern alternative to the traditional 50mm lenses as used on 35mm film bodies."
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
The Nikon Creative Lighting System: "Those looking to brush up their flash photography can check out the newest book from Rocky Nook, The Nikon Creative Lighting System (Rocky Nook, $34.95 USD). Author Mike Hagen, gives tips on setting up and using the newest Nikon iTTL flash units and specifically teaches how to use the SB-600, SB-800, and SB-900 strobes. You can order the book from Amazon."
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
Nikon has announced the Fabre Photo EX portable microscope designed for field or industrial inspection use; it has viewing elements but can also mount the NAS-L1 mounting ring to take photos using a DX or FX sensor camera body. An additional FSB-U1 kit will allow similar attachment of certain Coolpix models. The microscope and both attachments will be released on February 20th, 2009.
(via TechOn Japan)
Canon and Nikon update firmware: "
Canon and Nikon have released firmware updates for the 40D, D3 and D700 DSLRS. All three updates correct rare errors and make minor changes to camera behavior. The 40D is updated to firmware v1.1.1. The Nikon D3 moves to v2.01 and the D700 to V1.01. Full details of all the issues resolved are made on the relevant company's websites. Click here for direct links to the downloads."
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Nikon D3x Scores High on DxOMark Sensor scale: "The Nikon D3x, takes the lead on the DxOMark Sensor scale with a 6-point gain above all other camera bodies currently evaluated on the dxomark.com website. According to DxO Labs, the D3 achieves more than 12-bit depth of effective image information and hence takes full advantage of its 14-bit Analog/Digital (A/D) converter. Complete image quality data can be accessed by heading towards http://www.dxomark.com."
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
Nikon releases SB-900 firmware update ver. 5.02: "Nikon releases firmware update version 5.02 for the SB-900. The following improvements have been made in version 5.02 - With uninterrupted shooting with the SB-900 set to i-TTL mode, images captured just before the flash ceased firing were sometimes overexposed. - When the SB-900, set to TTL auto flash mode, is used with a camera supporting the Creative Lighting System, flash mode automatically changes to A mode according to camera communication status. The Nikon D3 or the D300 can be used to upgrade SB-900 firmware..."
(Via DCVIEWS Digital camera and photography news.)
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Nikon Capture NX 2.1.1: "Another new update released by Nikon is the Capture NX 2.1.1. Nikon Capture NX 2.1.1 adds support for RAW images taken by the newly announced Nikon D3X DSLR, and now also supports Mac OSX 10.5.5. Windows Download Mac Download"
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
Nikon Camera Control Pro Version 2.4.0: "The new version of the Nikon Camera Control Pro is now available for download. Version 2.4.0 has the following changes: Support for the D3X has been added. - Windows 2000 is no longer supported. - In some rare cases, when images with file sizes of 14 MB or larger were transferred, the transferred images were corrupted. This issue has been resolved. Mac users can download the upgrade from here and Windows users need to go here."
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
