Nikon has unveiled the new D800 today which features a 36MP full frame sensor along with all of the video function improvements we saw on the previously announced D4.  In an interesting twist, Nikon will also be offering a D800E which is identical except for the omission of the anti-aliasing filter.  This should provide increased sharpness in that variation, but at the expense of possible aliasing on patterned subjects.  With the enormous processing power needed to deal with a 36MP image it comes as no surprise that the D800 is capable of a lower fps burst than it’s predecessor. 4fps in FX mode and 6fps in DX mode.  It’s somewhat puzzling to see that they have also opted to go for two different flash card mediums and notably excluded the XQD format that was introduced in the D4.  A photographer who purchases a D4 and a D800 as a backup will have to carry three types of cards and readers with them!

 

Critical Specs

  • 35.9 x 24.0mm CMOS FX Format Sensor
  • 36.3Mp Resolution
  • EXPEED 3 Image-Processing Engine
  • 3.2″ LCD Monitor
  • Optical Filter w/ Anti-Aliasing Removed (D800E only)
  • Eye-Level Pentaprism Viewfinder
  • 1920 x 1080/30/25/24p HD Video Capture
  • Built-In Flash + i-TTL Flash Control
  • SD and CF card slots
  • 4fps in FX or 6fps in DX mode

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I took some time at CES to chat to people about my favorite cameras there.  You might find out something you don’t know so take a look below.

 

This time it is officially official !  No big surprises here due to all the previous leaks.  For some further commentary and a comparison to the Canon 1D X, you might want to take a look at yesterdays post.  One interesting addition is a complete timelapse mode that allows you to select the shooting interval and number of exposures and even combine the images into a movie for a completed output.

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Amazon has the D4 up for order already!

Critical Specs

 

  • 16.2 MP full-frame sensor
  • 10fps / 11fps with focus and exposure locked
  • 91,000 pixel sensor for metering
  • ISO Range 100-12,800 (extendable from 50 – 204,800)
  • MultiCAM 3500FX Autofocus sensor works in lower light and with smaller apertures
  • Two sub-selector joystick/buttons for shooting orientation
  • 1080p30 HD video at up to 24Mbps with uncompressed video output
  • New EN-EL18 battery (21.6Wh capacity, CIPA-rated at 2600 shots)
  • Twin card slots – one Compact Flash and one XQD


Press Release

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MELVILLE, N.Y. (November 29, 2011) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the addition of a new flagship speedlight, the powerful and capable SB-910 speedlight. Building on the versatility of Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS), the SB-910 incorporates an enhanced intuitive operating system and graphic user interface (GUI). The SB-910 speedlight comes equipped with a wide zoom range covering the most popular focal lengths as well as FX/DX-format identification that optimizes zoom settings based on the camera body. This new speedlight also provides more efficient battery usage as well as an enhanced Thermal Cut-Out function.

“As Nikon’s new flagship speedlight, the SB-910 provides exceptional high performance and versatility that users have come to value in Nikon’s Creative Lighting System,” said Lisa Osorio, general manager of marketing at Nikon Inc. “By addressing the needs of photographers that work in challenging lighting scenarios, the SB-910 delivers a new level of portable lighting functionality, with performance and intelligent features that adapt to a wide range of lighting challenges.”

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Nikon unveiled their new mirrorless system at the end of Summer 2011.  Alongside the V1 and J1 camera they also launched the first four lenses in the new 1 Nikkor range.

 

UPDATE: Amazon taking pre-orders !

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So hear they are then.  Finally.  Nikon has taken a step into the lucrative mirrorless camera market that has so far been dominated by Panasonic, Olympus and Sony.  It’s not really been a secret they were on their way, we’ve known about the size of the sensor for some time, but to their credit Nikon plugged the holes in the leaky ship and managed to keep all actual images of the cameras away from the internet prior to launch.  Something that has become rarer and rarer in the last couple of years.

UPDATE: Amazon taking pre-orders !

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I don’t generally bother posting news about point and shoot cameras on my blog but the blog is here for me to showcase things that interest me and this is pretty cool sounding little camera.  I used to own a waterproof Olympus camera and it was great fun on holidays in the ocean and days at the beach.  The camera goes a little further and claims to be cold proof so that’s more up my alley for my winter work !  It looks as though this wasn’t supposed to be released until tonight at midnight but the press release was on Nikon’s website so fair game !

 

Main specs:

  • Waterproof down to 33-feet
  • Shockproof up to 5-feet
  • Temp proof down to 14 degrees F
  • Oversized buttons for gloves
  • 5X wide angle zoom lens
  • E-compass
  • GPS for geo tagging, but there will be basic maps as well.

A new feature called SWING CONTROL – shake the camera in a certain way to change functions (portrait to landscape) w/o going into the menu

1080p/30 and 720p/60 HD video recording (60fps = slo motion) with a mini HDMI out

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Several websites have leaked information on a new Nikon DSLR that was to be “officially” launched later this evening it would seem.  The Nikon D5100.   As with most of the recent new DSLRs like the Canon T3i , the Nikon now has an articulated LCD screen on the back and of course shoots full 1080p video.  They have also revealed the new ME-1 hotshoe microphone.

Main Specs:

  • 16.2MP Sensor
  • Articulated display
  • Full HD video 1920×1080p at 30p
  • New HDR feature
  • New special effects during video (selective colors, miniature effect, etc.)
  • “Nightvision” ISO up to 102400
  • EXPEED 2 processor
  • Standard ISO 100-6400
  • Stereo mic input
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Last week I went through 10 new years resolutions for 2011 and today I want to put down some predictions for how 2011 will shape up.  I haven’t done this before, but if nothing else it’ll be fun to look back on in a years time!  None of this stuff is based on any secret inside sources that I have , just pure conjecture based on readily available information and my knowledge of the industry.

Nikon

Nikon will certainly release a mirroless interchangeable lens camera sometime in Q2 or Q3 this year.  We have seen many patents filed for such a system by Nikon (see image below) and DSLR Magazine has just published a speculative article about it themselves. Print magazines tend to stay clear of conjecture unless it is from a VERY good source and these guys have a good track record.  Interestingly they claim that the Nikon EVIL camera will be “more professional” than other current EVIL cameras.  I hope this turns out to be true because so far I have not been tempted to buy any of the m 4/3 cameras or other such EVIL options.  Continue reading »

The Photokina consumer show happens once every two years and you can always count on plenty of new products to be displayed.  Here is a list of some of the things that were announced or on display this year which will be updated throughout the week with new products as they hit the show floor.  If you are catching this on a feed reader you should click though to make sure you are seeing the most up to date version.  CLICK THROUGH FOR THE FULL NEWS LISTING Continue reading »

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