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Thom Hogan on Nikon D3100, D5100, or D7000
ByThom.com: First, the new generation definitely upped the game. While you’d expect that more pixels would cause image quality issues, especially at high ISO values, that’s not been the case. If anything, the opposite is true. Sensor development is much … Continue reading
DxOMark Scores for Nikon D5100
Tied with the excellent (and more expensive) D7000. That sounds right. The D5000 scored almost identically to the more expensive D90, which the D7000 replaces. LATER: To put that in context, the $799 D5100 is the 11th best camera DxOMark … Continue reading
I finally need more megapixels
I’ve been happily using a 6 megapixel DSLR for four years now. I never needed more megapixels. Then the other day I got an email back from an ad agency asking if the pics I sent were the highest resolution … Continue reading
The Science is Settled – Nikons Rule, Other Cameras Drool
At least on one aspect. Here’s grist for the grudge mill: Auto-focus accuracy: a scientific cross brand analysis. Nikon tops the charts for focus accuracy, which matches its reputation.
New Nikon D5100 DSLR, ME-1 Microphone
Official D5100 and ME-1 announcement, more specs, and US pricing info. 16.4 megapixel sensor (presumably same as the D7000, which is the shiz) 1080p movie mode with continuous autofocus New movie and picture effects, 2-shot automatic HDR mode, and high-ISO … Continue reading
Nikon D40 Users: something to put a smile on your face
Refurbished Nikon D40 with 18-55mm kit lens selling for $429. That’s just $50 less than what the camera sold for brand new four years ago. When has a digital camera ever held its value that long? People love their D40s.
Nikon Links: SB700 Flash, D7000 and Rumors of a D5500 Camera
Strobist’s review of the SB700 flash. Interesting scuttlebutt about the rumored D5000 replacement, the D5500: “Large detachable screen, that can be kept attached like a fixed screen or detached and connected to the camera via a cable, or mounted on … Continue reading
Photography Links
Thom Hogan reviews Mirrorless/EVIL/micro four thirds cameras. Reviews of m4/3 lenses, too. DPReview of Nikon D7000. They like it. I want one. Updates to Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Camera Raw, Lens Profile Downloader. Thanksgiving day photo by Melissa of her cousin … Continue reading
An even bigger thumbs up for the Zeikos AC/DC charger for Nikon
I praised the $10 Zeikos Nikon battery charger before. It’s 1/4th the price of the Nikon AC charger and works on AC and DC. My four year old broke the DC part of mine. It still works as a wall … Continue reading
New Egg isn’t an authorized Nikon dealer
If you buy your Nikon gear from New Egg no warranty for you. Official Nikon list of authorized dealers here. New Egg ain’t on it. Lots of gun stores are because of Nikon scope sights.
Nikon Camera and Lens Rental in Knoxville
Went to the Knoxville Photographer’s Meetup on Thursday night. Nice folks. Check ‘em out on Flickr. Found out from someone at the meeting there’s a new-to-me camera store in Knoxville called f/32 Photo. They rent premium Nikon cameras and lenses. … Continue reading
Fresh Nikon Lens Reviews: 28-300mm, 55-300mm, 24mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4
At Mansurovs.com. I haven’t used the new 55-300mm DX lens, but I have used the older, slightly more expensive 70-300mm AF-S VR FX and I loved it. For the modest price difference ($370 vs. $465 at B&H) I’d go with … Continue reading
Cameras – MILC is the New EVIL
It’s a sure thing at this point that Nikon is working on their own version of a camera with interchangeable lenses and an electronic viewfinder instead of a mirror. Instead of calling it EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) Nikon prefers … Continue reading
Nikon Camera Advice
Randy’s got a Nikon DSLR buying guide that he put a lot of thought into. Highly recommended. Minor quibbles, amplifications, and stray thoughts below. On cameras I totally agree that megapixels are overrated. Beginners can’t hear that often enough. Adobe’s … Continue reading
New Nikon D7000 camera, D700 flash, new lenses
NikonRumors has all the links. That D7000 looks sweet.
Primo Nikon Flash Links (and a couple for my Canon friends)
DPAnswers’ Nikon Flash Primer by Gisle Hannemyr Awesome, amazing stuff. Most everything you’d want to know about Nikon flash is in these pages. CLS – terminology and features Nikon flash models Basic Settings More Settings On-camera Flash Recipes He also … Continue reading
Nikon Outlet Store
Nikon has a new store. The refurbished stuff is the most interesting part for me. The prices are pretty good – definitely check them out before buying anything used. If the eBay or Craigslist price isn’t much lower why take … Continue reading
New Nikon D3100 – Nikon’s Cheapest DSLR Has Hottest Specs
Nikon’s D3100 is their new entry-level DSLR. The more I look at the specs the more amazed I am at what they’re putting into this camera. Autofocus Video Two years ago the Nikon D90 was the first DSLR with video. … Continue reading
Nikon Single Servo AF-S Autofocus vs. Continuous Servo AF-C Autofocus
Sometimes I’ve tried to take a picture and the camera refused to fire. Now I realize why – it was in Single Servo focus mode and it couldn’t get a definite focus lock. I ran into this the other day. … Continue reading
Scored a pro Nikon lens and flash off Craigslist
This morning I met a guy off Craigslist and bought a Nikon 70-200mm AF-S VR F2.8 lens. It’s something I hadn’t let myself want because I didn’t imagine a $2,000 lens in my future any time soon. The opportunity to … Continue reading
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