Steve Murphy Photography

I will try to get out there, maybe up on my roof.  Maybe I can avoid killing myself, waddling around on a slope in the dark. Here is a good article on shooting the moon: http://www.lightstalking.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon Hint:  Low ISO, small aperture, f/11 - f/16.  I will try aperture priority but will probably go full manual.

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 | 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.

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

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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.