Saturday, March 17, 2007

Nikon launched special website for Nikkor lenses

Nikon launched special website for Nikkor lenses : Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its Nikkor special website on April 20, 2005, to commemorate total production of more than 35 million Nikkor lenses. Our popular range of Nikkor lenses, which have been loved by customers for more than 70 years, is featured under such categories as philosophy, history, technology and achievement. This attractive site offers you a wealth of information to help you increase your enjoyment and use of Nikkor lenses, and is equally suited to long-time Nikkor fans, the owners of a Nikon digital SLR with a Nikkor lens as well as those who are still thinking about buying a Nikkor lens. We promise that you won’t be disappointed.
Nikon launched special website for Nikkor lensesNikkor lenses - Reputation
After its introduction in the 1930s, the Nikkor, one of the first professional photographic lenses made in Japan, won high regard from photo enthusiasts worldwide. Nikkor lenses have always been manufactured to meet the most stringent requirements in the industry. From manual-focus lenses to the current DX-Nikkor lenses for the Nikon DX format, each Nikkor has been created to meet the demands of photographers and the evolution of our camera bodies.

Nikon lenses - Super Integrated Coating
Nikon’s exclusive multilayer lens coating, Nikon Super Integrated Coating, offers high permeability in broader wavelengths. As a result, flare and ghosting are virtually negligible in all current Nikkor lenses. The lenses have been created to offer superior performance, even with the recent range of high-definition digital SLR cameras. Nikon meanwhile continues to develop new technologies, including the Nano Crystal Coat.

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Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm G ED lens introduction

Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm G ED lens introduction : Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED. This ultra compact, lightweight telephoto zoom lens has a 3.6x 55-200mm focal range and offers a remarkable cost-to-performance ratio. Its optics are optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs, and it is ideally suited to the new Nikon D50. The compact zoom lens offers powerful zoom performance of 55-200mm and is suitable for everything from candid portraits to sports, nature and wildlife photography. The newly developed compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) has given rise to an ultra compact, lightweight design with excellent handling characteristics.
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm G ED lens introductionNikon AF-S DX 55-200mm G ED lens
Including the new compact SWM, the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED measures a compact Ø68 x 79mm (2.7 x 3.1 in.) and weighs approximately 255g (9 oz.). For optics, two ED glass elements achieve high resolution and contrast while minimizing chromatic aberration and other forms of distortion. The new compact SWM built into the lens offers the smooth and quiet autofocus performance that users have come to expect from our existing SWM.

Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm G ED lens - Great zoom range
By using this lens and the new Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens, photographers have a focal length range from wide-angle 18mm to telephoto 200mm (providing a picture angle equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format), covering an extremely wide variety of subjects and shooting situations. The range of these ultra compact, lightweight lenses, combined with its high-quality performance, will expand the photographic horizons of Nikon Digital SLR owners. The Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens will be simultaneously released with the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED lens. The Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED is available in black and silver, to match the color variations of the Nikon D50. Nikon Corporation will launch the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED worldwide from June 2005. This lens is not compatible with 35mm [135] or IX240 format film cameras.

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New AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G IF-ED

A fourth DX format Nikkor lens is introduced today to join the growing range of lenses designed specifically for Nikon digital SLR cameras, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm F3.5-4.5G IF-ED. With a practical wide-angle to telephoto zoom range of 18mm to 70mm it offers the analogue 135 format equivalent to 27-105mm for general photography with Nikon D series digital SLRs but attractively priced to enable anyone to start shooting digital SLR photography irrespective of the current camera system they might own. This is the first lens of its class to be offered in DX format, enabling a wide focal length range ratio. It effectively upgrades two existing AF Nikkors, it is smaller, lighter and more versatile than the existing AF 28-105 lens.
New AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G IF-EDThe new lens offers a greater zoom range than the similarly sized AF 18-35. The DX 18-70mm incorporates three ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements to minimize chromatic aberration and colour fringing, and aspherical elements to spread the light intensity evenly across the image circle without minimal distortion. The new lens continues the trend of G-type lens without aperture ring to offer precise 1/3 step aperture control via the camera body.

The lens incorporates Nikon’s exclusive SWM (Silent Wave Motor) so appreciated by professionals for fast and quiet auto focus performance whilst internal focus technology keeps the lens size and balance wherever it is focused, the solid and durable construction an indication of a no compromise approach to optimising image quality for high resolution sensors in use today.

The lens is available either included in a kit with a Nikon D70, or separately for users of all Nikon D series cameras that share the DX Format sensor standard established with the Nikon D1 camera in 1999.

Pricing and availability of the lens (and the D70 kit that includes it) will be published at a later date.

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Nikon confirms new digital SLR: Nikon D70

After rumours appearing in the media recently, Nikon Japan now confirms the launch of a new digital SLR camera with exchangeable lens on the market in the spring of 2004, the D70. The D70 will appeal to a large amount of customers, from starters to experienced photographers. It will enable them to add the possibilities of digital technology to their already owned camera systems without a problem. The new model offers an extensive range of possibilities, using the Nikon state-of-the-art technology. This camera outstrips the existing products on the always developing market of digital SLR cameras, by combining the most important features of an analogue SLR with a high quality digital make, and all of this carrying a very attractive price.
Nikon confirms new digital SLR: Nikon D70The D70 will be sold in Europe with an extensive scale of objectives, amongst them a completely new, high quality DX Format Nikkor zoom objective. This objective offers focal ranges from wide-angle to telephoto. The basic price from the camera will be around 1100 Euro.

Background information about the development
From the moment Nikon launched the revolutionary D1 on the market in 1999, the company has never stopped looking for the highest possible image quality and performance concerning digital SLR cameras. In 2001 Nikon achieved the refinement of the D1 concept by introducing two new cameras, which were both attuned to the specific needs of the professional photographer: the D1X and the D1H. For the first time professional users were able to use digital SLR cameras and obtain results, comparable to analogue films. This formed the beginning of a new period of digital photography.

The D100, which appeared on the market in June 2002, made a re-definition necessary from the successful digital SLR concept, by meeting the needs of semi-professionals and business users. Nikon's reputation as world leader on photography standards was once again confirmed. Also once more the success of the Nikon F-objective mount and the DX sensor format was proved.

Together with the Nikon D series of SLR cameras, the D70 guarantees a problem free compatibility with over 40 AF-Nikkor lenses, amongst them the DX Nikkor line. This line is optimised to realise a perfect image quality using the full range of Nikon digital SLR cameras, amongst them the D1X, the D1H, the D100 and the new ultra fast D2H.

The Nikon offer presently consists of three DX Nikkor lenses that offer exceptional wide-angle possibilities:

The AF CS Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED with an angle of 180°

The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED with an angle from 99° - 61°

The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17 – 55 mm f/2.8G IF-ED with an angle of 79° - 28°50'

More detailed specifications, like resolution of the sensor, the recording speed, the memory buffer and other pioneering possibilities will be revealed in a later stadium.

In a comment on the news, Robert Christina, Product Manager SLR systems at Nikon Europe says: "The D70 marks the next step in Nikon's conquest of the digital camera market. In 1999 Nikon opened up new horizons introducing the high quality D1 digital SLR camera. And now Nikon has built up a product offer that meets the needs of high-end professionals as well as business users as well as the 'normal' photography lover. The D70 offers the user, by integration of the popular Nikon DX sensor format and the Nikon F-mount, access to the full range of Nikon AF lenses and accessories. This new camera brings the sensation of digital SLR photography financially within reach of every photography enthusiast."


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Announcement specifications Nikon D70

The Nikon D70 was introduced world-wide beginning of December 2003. The specifications were not revealed then but today we can announce them. The new D70 is a digital SLR camera that is within reach of many photography lovers now because of the attractive price. There are lots of people photographing with Nikon equipment who would like to step over to digital photography but are stopped because of the high costs of a digital reflex camera. Introducing the D70 brings digital reflex photography within reach. The recommended retail price is a lot more attractive than at the time of the introduction of the previous model; the D100. The D70 of course also uses the popular Nikon DX sensor format and the Nikon F-bayonet mount.
Announcement specifications Nikon D70This guarantees interchanging of almost all AF Nikkor lenses, amongst them most certainly the DX Nikkor lenses, specially designed for the Nikon digital SLR cameras. Together with the Nikon D70 Nikon introduces the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED, a lens that perfectly fits to a product like the Nikon D70.

The operation is fast, simple and intuitive because of the logical setting of the buttons and the easy accessible multi-lingual menus on the large TFT colour monitor. The handy select button offers direct access to the improved Scene settings (Digital Vari-Program) for a number of personal and automatic functions which help you to make perfect digital images under all thinkable circumstances.

The built-in flash pops up automatically when there is insufficient light, and can be used until a shutter speed of 1/500 sec. Nikon's new i-DDL flash technology is also supported by the D70. To enable the full use of the advanced flash possibilities a new Speedlight flash is also introduced: the Nikon SB-600.

The D70 is ready to use the moment it is turned on. The camera has a buffer for 12 JPEG (Large) images that can be captured at a rate of 3 images per second. For more possibilities of editing after a picture is taken, the camera can also store in RAW format (NEF files), or a combination of RAW+JPEG. The ISO values can be adjusted from ISO 200 until 1600 and can be varied according to the user's own desire. The rechargeable EN-EL3 Lithium-Ion battery guarantees hundreds of images with recharging once.

The specifications are inserted in the database of LetsGoDigital. By the way the database contains more than 550 digital cameras at the moment.

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Friday, March 16, 2007

Nikon introduces new Speedlight SB-600

This day is a Nikon day; they just announced a new lens and we are already can inform you about a new flash! Hot on the heels of the flagship Nikon SB-800 Speedlight Nikon is pleased to announce a new member of the Creative Lighting System: the Speedlight SB-600. The perfect i-TTL flash partner for the new Nikon D70 digital SLR the SB-600 offers increased opportunities for creative flash photography when using zoom lenses, off camera or in wireless multiple flash arrangements. Featuring a powerful GN of 30 (35mm at ISO 100), full directional bounce flexibility and an easy to use LCD display, the SB-600 offers an effective solution for anyone that seeks a lightweight, compact but powerful lighting solution for their digital photography.
Nikon introduces new Speedlight SB-600I-TTL
The SB-600, like its Professional brother the SB-800, features Nikon’s new i-TTL Balanced Fill Flash technology compatible with the new Nikon D70 and the professional Nikon D2H. I-TTL uses two powerful monitor pre flashes to enable accurate flash exposures especially in bright lighting conditions. For the first time the Nikon D70’s 1005-pixel Matrix Metering sensor is used instead of a separate 5-segment Balanced Fill flash sensor found in previous Nikon SLR cameras.

Multiple Wireless Flash
Groups of SB-600 can also be included in the Nikon Creative Lighting System of completely automatic i-TTL Multiple wireless flash arrangements for a quick and easy studio lighting on the move. When set up as a Remote flash, groups are wirelessly controlled by using the exclusive new ?Commander’ function of Nikon D70. The D70 Commander function offers wireless control in TTL, AA or Manual modes set via the camera menu. The D70 pop up flash uses Nikon’s Advanced Data Communication method of coded pulses of flash output to transmit a variety of flash mode instructions to Remote flash. After exposure the SB-600’s beep confirms firing.

Zoom and Output control steps
The SB-600 has focal length zoom range from 24, 28, 35, 50, 75, 80mm and 14mm with the fold down diffuser that covers most popular lens focal lengths. Manual output control ranges from Full Power to ½; ¼; 1/8; 1/16; 1/32; and 1/64 with 1/3 EV steps.

The SB-600 is also fully featured to be used with Nikon Professional digital SLR the D2H. Featuring wide AF area illumination for the latest 11-Area Multi-CAM2000 AF system, Modelling flash triggered from camera, Auto FP High Speed Sync, FV Lock and Flash Colour Communication like the SB-800.

The SB-600 is a powerful, fully featured Speedlight that offers excellent handling balance when used with compact digital SLR’s such as the Nikon D70 and Nikon D100 especially when using short telephoto lenses. The SB-600 comes complete with AS-19 Speedlight stand, and soft case SS-600. Pricing and availability will be published at a later date.

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Release of ArcSoft VideoImpression Mobile Edition

ArcSoft, a leading developer and provider of digital media software and firmware solutions announced the availability of ArcSoft VideoImpression Mobile Edition. VideoImpression, already a successful desktop application, introduces itself into the mobile world, offering clever, simple video editing and creation capabilities. Users can now capture and edit movies directly on their mobile phones and PDAs. Video clips can then be shared with others through a variety of file transfer services available on mobile devices. "Given VideoImpression's success with amateur users on the desktop, it seemed natural to port the application to the mobile phone category," said Todd Rumaner, ArcSoft COO.
Release of ArcSoft VideoImpression Mobile Edition"It effectively combines comprehensive features with incredible usability—two fundamental components for mobile applications. Consumers want powerful programs that are easy and fun to use; VideoImpression offers these things."
VideoImpression Mobile Edition offers many of the essential features found in its desktop predecessor. Video capturing and trimming can be done directly on the phone with simple controls. Videos can be combined together into single clips, with text added at any point for titles, video details, captions, credits, etc. The text can even be animated.

ArcSoft VideoImpression Mobile Edition Features:
- Video Capturing: Users can capture video directly on their mobile device.
- Movie Making: Multiple video clips can be combined to create a seamless movie.
- Video Trimming: Unwanted sections of captured video can be removed in seconds.
- Text Editing: Text can be added to video? perfect for captions, quotes, titles, and credits.
- Sharing: Send and receive movie clips and finished movies via e-mail, IR, BT, MMS or any other method supported by the device.

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