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Just posted! Nikon 50mm F1.4G lens review: “Just posted! Our lens review of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G. This version replaces the AF-Nikkor 50mm F1.4D we reviewed last year, bringing entirely new optics and a built-in AF-S motor which allows autofocus on all of Nikon’s DSLRs. On its introduction Nikon hailed it as ‘redefining the standard lens concept’, so how well does it live up to these lofty claims?”

(Via Digital Photography Review.)

Just Posted: Nikon D5000 in-depth review: “Just Posted: Our in-depth review of the Nikon D5000. Nikon has been on something of a roll with its recent DSLRs and, with the D5000, we see much of the technology from the D300 trickle down to the entry-level for the first time. In addition to that 12 megapixel CMOS sensor, the D5000 gains a tilt/swivel LCD monitor to help make the most of its 720p HD movie capabilities. Is this enough to fend off the very competent cameras it will be up against? Find out in our full review.”

(Via Digital Photography Review.)

Nikon announces 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED lens: “Nikon has announced the AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED, an ultra-wideangle zoom for DX format DSLRs. This mid-range optic offers a minimum focus distance of 0.24m through the entire zoom range, and includes a built-in AF-S motor that enables autofocus on entry-level Nikon bodies (including the D5000 also announced today). The optical formula consists of 14 elements in 9 groups, including 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements to combat aberrations. It will be available from May at a cost of €849.”

(Via Digital Photography Review.)

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.)

Nikon GP-1 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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(Via D-Town TV | The Weekly Show for Nikon DSLR Users.)

Nikon launches weekly tips and info online video series: “

Congratulations and best wishes to Nikonians Silver member Scott Kelby (skelby01) on the launch of Nikon DTOWN today. Scott and co-host Matt Kloskowski will be presenting the 10-12 minute videos every Thursday.

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(Via Nikonians News.)

Just posted! Nikon D3X review: “Just posted! Our in-depth review of the Nikon D3X, Nikon’s new 24.5 megapixel flagship DSLR. After the launch of the 12 megapixel D3 in 2007 the question wasn’t if but when Nikon would present a high resolution counterpart. It took the japanese manufacturer a little while but in December of last year the D3X eventually saw the light of day. We managed to get one of the early production models and have already put it through the rigorous dpreview testing procedures. Click on the link and see if the camera can justify its $8000 price tag in our in-depth review.”

(Via Digital Photography Review.)

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.)

Just posted! Sigma 18-200mm OS lens review: “Just posted! Our latest lens review, featuring Sigma’s 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM. Completing for the moment our mini-series of APS-C format image-stabilized superzooms, we see how this lens measures up against similar designs which we’ve also reviewed in the course of the past year. With the likes of Canon and Tamron entering this market in the past few months, how does Sigma’s two-year old offering measure up against the competition?”

(Via Digital Photography Review.)

A new website aims to shine a light on the often forgotten “woodsball” side of paintball. Many photographers cut their teeth photographing high speed speedball tournaments, which ultimately provide more dynamic subjects in a much easier to photograph setting.

But getting out into the woods and the mud and the snow is often what is required of the photographer looking to really capture woodsball in its most true form. Players are spread out and hidden with camo, requiring the photographer to be mobile and alert. It is also important to capture a player in action without giving away his position to other players and putting him at a disadvantage.

View the website by going to www.woodsballphotography.com. If you are a photographer who has experience photographing paintball of any type we would love to hear from you!