Archive for June, 2008

Trucks need car-like bumpers, insurers say

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Light trucks should be equipped with bumpers like those that the government requires cars to have, according to safety researchers for auto insurers.

Light trucks should be equipped with bumpers like those that the government requires cars to have, according to safety researchers for auto insurers.

Nikon Unveils Speedlight SB-900 Flash

Monday, June 30th, 2008

The new flagship Speedlight unit offers greater versatility, a simplified interface, and user-upgradable firmware.

The new flagship Speedlight unit offers greater versatility, a simplified interface, and user-upgradable firmware.

Nikon Launches 45mm and 85mm Tilt-Shift Lenses

Monday, June 30th, 2008

The new perspective-control optics provide +/- 11.5mm shift and +/- 8.5-degree tilt, with automatic aperture control.

The new perspective-control optics provide +/- 11.5mm shift and +/- 8.5-degree tilt, with automatic aperture control.

Nikon Launches D700 SLR

Monday, June 30th, 2008

The new camera combines Nikon’s full-frame FX-format sensor and pro controls in a compact body.

The new camera combines Nikon’s full-frame FX-format sensor and pro controls in a compact body.

Nikon D700 plus hands-on preview

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Perhaps the worst kept secret of any recent announcement Nikon has now officially revealed the compact, professional, twelve megapixel, full-frame (FX format) Nikon D700. From the outside the D700 is virtually identical to the D300, albeit for its larger ‘full frame’ viewfinder, internally it’s almost identical to the D3, except for a slightly slower shutter (five frames per second up to eight frames per second with the MB-D10 battery grip). By comparison it also includes several function improvements over the D3 including Image Sensor cleaning (’sensor shake’), more flexible ‘hard button’ programming, virtual horizon in Live View and different DX mode indication on the focusing screen. The D700 also becomes the first professional Nikon DSLR to sport a built-in flash. As far as competition is concerned the D700 really only faces the Canon EOS 5D (and any replacement that may be in the works). On sale in July for US$2999 or €2599 body only. We’ve had a D700 for a few days now, just enough time to produce a detailed hands-on preview.

Perhaps the worst kept secret of any recent announcement Nikon has now officially revealed the compact, professional, twelve megapixel, full-frame (FX format) Nikon D700. From the outside the D700 is virtually identical to the D300, albeit for its larger 'full frame' viewfinder, internally it's almost identical to the D3, except for a slightly slower shutter (five frames per second up to eight frames per second with the MB-D10 battery grip). By comparison it also includes several function improvements over the D3 including Image Sensor cleaning ('sensor shake'), more flexible 'hard button' programming, virtual horizon in Live View and different DX mode indication on the focusing screen. The D700 also becomes the first professional Nikon DSLR to sport a built-in flash. As far as competition is concerned the D700 really only faces the Canon EOS 5D (and any replacement that may be in the works). On sale in July for US$2999 or €2599 body only. We've had a D700 for a few days now, just enough time to produce a detailed hands-on preview.