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The Nikon D4 is Here!

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See the review here It's here... Nikon has announced the 16mp D4 DSLR. 16.2mp Nikon-developed CMOS FX sensor Dust reduction system Dual slots (1x XQD, 1x CF Type 1) 100% viewfinder coverage, 0.70x magnification. Carbon fiber shutter rated at 400,000 cycles, max speed 1/8000s 1/250s flash sync speed 10fps shooting speed with full AF, 11fps with no AF 91,000-pixel exposure metering system ISO 100-12,800 (50-204,800 expanded) Multi-CAM 3500FX 51-point autofocus, down to f/8 and -2ev USB 3.0 interface New EN-EL18 battery, 2600 shots per charge 41.6oz (1180g) camera body only Illuminated function buttons If you have an extra $6K or so lying around, you should get this.  Peanuts compared to the Canon 1DX coming soon.  Me, I am holding out for the D800 but, practically speaking, the D700 will have to do me for the near term.  Not a problem, it's a great camera (doesn't do video, though).

New firmware out for D7000 and D5100, fixes issues

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  New firmware out for D7000 and D5100, fixes issues | NikonHQ

Nikon issues 3rd Notice on the damage from the Thai flood, factory still under water | NikonHQ

Nikon issues 3rd Notice on the damage from the Thai flood, factory still under water | NikonHQ : I wonder if this is going to impact the release of the D800 . . . . not good.

Auto Focus Settings

Good blog post about all the AF settings on the D700 and others: http://prakashphotography.blogspot.com/2008/12/nikon-d700d3d300-autofocus-settings.html

Nikon 1 comparison - J1 vs V1 - what's different?

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Nikon "1 Brand" V1 and J1 Mirrorless Cameras Announced

Nikon "1 Brand" V1 and J1 Mirrorless Cameras Announced - New Mount, New Lenses NikonHQ Nikon and Canon are jumping on this mirrorless market. Less moving parts. Sounds exciting if for no other reason in that it would enable more folks to get into the SLR game without getting a second mortgage. More later.

Metallic Prints

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Sunrise on the Carnival Liberty - Jan. 21, 2011 Click Here If you have an opportunity to get prints made on metallic paper, I strongly recommend you do it. I ordered a 5x7 of Karen for my desk and two 11x14 ship photos and the color fidelity is staggering! Of course this would only be for images you really care about but this is suitable-for-framing stuff, folks!