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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.)

Firmware, Flash/Lighting Firmware, Nikon, SB-900

Cameras, Reviews D700, Nikon

Cameras, Reviews D300, Nikon

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.)

Software Capture, Nikon

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.)

Software Camera Control, Nikon

Nikon rolls out updates for Capture NX2, Camera Control Pro: “Nikon has posted updaters today for Capture NX2 and Camera Control Pro on Mac and Windows, fixing bugs, improving OS compatibility and introducing support for the upcoming D3X.”

(Via Rob Galbraith DPI.)

Software Capture, Control Pro, Nikon, NX2

Nikon unveils 24.5MP D3X digital SLR: “Nikon has announced the D3X, its latest high-resultion professional DSLR. Sporting an imaging sensor with double the number of photosites of the popular D3, the 24.5 megapixel D3x includes similar features such as a 3.0′, 920,000 dot LCD monitor with Live View, 51-point autofocus, EXPEED image processing and HDMI output. To keep up with the demands of stock photography the camera produces 50MB 14-bit RAW files that can be processed to produce 140MB TIFFs. It also supports Nikon’s wireless system and is compatible with Nikon’s new GP-1 GPS unit.”

(Via Digital Photography Review.)

Cameras, Reviews D3X, Nikon

Just Posted! Our Nikon D90 review: “Just Posted: Nikon D90 in-depth review. The D90 has some large shoes to step into, given that it replaces one of the most popular enthusiast-level cameras of recent times. We saw in our preview that it’s had a feature boost and specification upgrade, but do those tweaks and changes result in a better camera (and images)? Has a fine camera been over-burdened with fripperies and video recording? We find out in our full, in depth review.”

(Via Digital Photography Review.)

Cameras, Reviews D90, Nikon

Just posted! Nikon D700 review: “Just Posted! Nikon D700 in-depth review. When Nikon launched its first ever full-frame DSLR, the D3, in August last year it was an instant success with professionals and serious amateurs alike. Now Nikon has transplanted the D3’s excellent full-frame sensor into a more compact body and offers the package at a price point that is much more appealing to the masses. A recipe for success? Find out after the link.”

(Via Digital Photography Review.)

Cameras, Reviews D700, Nikon

Nikon releases D80 firmware update version 1.11: “Nikon releases firmware update version 1.11 for the D80 digital SLR camera. This update resolves the problem that, in some rare circumstances, causes the battery indicator to blink, regardless of actual battery charge…”

(Via DCVIEWS Digital camera and photography news.)

Cameras, Firmware D80, Firmware, Nikon