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Meet the Nikon D7000

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The big news of the day is the launch of another camera in Nikons prosumer lineup.  Nikon’s popular D90 will live on in its current form, the D7000 is just joining the ranks.  Standout features include dual SD card slots and a 100% viefinder.  At the price point they are aiming it, this will be going head to head with the new Canon 60D.  The 60D has a swivel screen and the D7000 does not, but the D7000 has a 100% viewfinder while the 60D only has 96%.  The 6oD is 18MP and the D7000 is 16MP.  Its going to be tough to chose between the two. UPDATE: Now available for pre-order at Amazon.  And also pre-order from B&H

Main Features:

  • 100% viewfinder
  • 39 Point AF system
  • Dual SD memory card slots
  • Magnesium-alloy body
  • 16.2MP CMOS sensor (DX)
  • Expeed 2
  • 1080 HD video @24p | 720 @30,24,25p , 640 x 424 pixels at 25/30fps.
  • 20 min video recording
  • Save images from video
  • AF during video
  • Stereo mic input for video
  • 6 fps
  • Virtual horizon
  • One touch video and/or live view
  • Improved ISO range: 100-25600
  • 39 AF points
  • Wireless flash
  • Weather proof
  • New battery system
  • Expected price: $1199 for body only and it will be ready to ship in October

More photos and full press release after the break.

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Meet the new Nikon SB-700 flash

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As well as the camera and lens announcements, Nikon has also released a new flash, the SB700. More photos and full press release after the break. Nikon UK, 15 September 2010 – Nikon today is pleased to announce a new Speedlight – the SB-700. Packed with features, this is an easy-to-use, yet sophisticated flash in a compact body. It will be a welcome addition to anyone looking to develop their lighting skills and explore the options of the Nikon Creative Lighting system. Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager Lenses, Accessories and Software, Nikon Europe BV says: “SB-700 offers users the opportunity to

Comments on Nikon annoucements + Canon updates point and shoot cameras

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4048_nikkor_85_previewIts that time of year again where all the big manufacturers are preparing to serve up all the new goodies they have been working on just in time for the autumn’s major consumer/trade shows.  Nikon kicked things off this evening by unveiling the d3100 camera and 4 new lenses.  Next up Canon introduced the successor to the S90 point and shoot camera (my personal favorite, never go anywhere without mine), the S95 and rather embarrassingly CNET unveiled details on the Canon G12 although it would seem that they got confused as it was not officially announced by Canon this evening.   I’ll run through them really quickly below with main features and then I have a few comments below that.  All the products are already available for pre-order via B&H and Amazon using the links I have provided.

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