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06 January 2012
Nikon D4
WHEN THERE IS NO SECOND CHANCE: THE NEW NIKON FX-FORMAT D4 MULTI-MEDIA DIGITAL SLR IS THE DEFINITIVE UNIFICATION OF SPEED AND PRECISION
New, Nice Things come with the New Year!
- 16.2 effective megapixel, full-frame sensor (16.6MP total)
- 10fps shooting with AF and AE, 11fps with focus and exposure locked, 24fps 2.5MP grabs
- 91,000 pixel sensor for metering, white balance, flash exposure, face detection and active d-lighting
- 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
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01 January 2012
24 December 2011
01 December 2011
Nikon's New SB-910 Speedlight
Amidst all the rumors and hype of Nikon releasing some new high-end dslr bodes this year, there was much disappointment because no new dslr body has been announced yet. Instead they announced and released the Nikon 1 System which you can read all about further down this blog.
And then, surprise surprise, a new high-end flagship flashgun comes along, the SB-910 Speedlight!
Fuuuuu...
Fuuuuu...
Being a heavy flash user myself (let there be light when there isn't enough), and a sb900 owner, of course i'm thoroughly interested in any new flashgun! But after checking out the new sb910 i see that its actually just a refresh of the sb900. They have added weather protection and fixed the overheating shutdown. Other than that, its identical in features compared to the sb900 plus a little more weight!
Thermal shutdown (flash switches to off mode when too hot, can be very annoying during a wedding shoot) on the sb900 has been an issue for many continuous burst shooters but its not a problem. Its how the sb900 is designed to work. The sb900 is a powerful and fast flash. When you push this type of performance to its limits, the sb900 will shutdown to protect itself and your wallet because Nikon will not repair a blown out flashgun even under warranty for free. This shutdown can take up to 10 mins to recover. Faster if you remove your batteries. If you change batteries, you can continue shooting because its really the batteries that heat up so much during fast discharge. With the sb910, Nikon have slowed down the cycling time to prevent the flash and batteries from reaching shutdown temperature! A clever fix!
The sb910 will set you back USD549. RM1750!
The user interface has been simplified to sb700 gui. This is cool because sb900/700 gui is the best and fastest flash interface on this planet. Imho at least.. Its a joy to use. No fumbling through lenghty menus or groping in the dark looking for buttons to press...
No need to chat more about what this flash can do... Its a Nikon Speedlight!
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20 November 2011
Tanjung Jara Fisherman - Oct 2011
Early one morning at Tanjung Jara, i was on the beach hoping for a decent sunrise which of course did not appear, this guys comes along and starts trawling the rocky beach line.
After studying the waves, apparently looking for schools of fish and very cleverly timing his net throws he actually lands some fish! So i head over for a chat...
Actually he's no fisherman! He works for TNB as a meter reader and does this fishing just for fun. The net belongs to his uncle.
But catch enough fish for a hearty lunch he did!
Ah, the simplicities of life!
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High Rez:
http://www.damienphotography.com/Landscapes/General/10229713_z7nSC4#1592938048_LxbKKhm-A-LB http://www.damienphotography.com/Landscapes/General/10229713_z7nSC4#1592933180_qKwJB4g-A-LB
http://www.damienphotography.com/Landscapes/General/10229713_z7nSC4#1592934044_GFgdmmP-A-LB
http://www.damienphotography.com/Landscapes/General/10229713_z7nSC4#1592936874_zXgg3rs-A-LB
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19 November 2011
02 November 2011
11 October 2011
Its a Nikon V1
Sometime around mid september, Nikon announced a new camera system. Its called the Nikon 1 system and comes in two flavours. The V1 and J1. Nikon have introduced a new sensor type called CX with this new system, and it comes after FX and DX. See the pix below!
The good stuff is the V1. Compact body with interchangeable lens. Dslr type speed, control and functions.
To simplify, its like a dslr without a mirror and viewfinder. The new system removes the 'single lens reflex' so the viewfinder and mirror are now electronic allowing the V1 into the compact size territory. Another term for this type of camera system is known as EVIL like the olumpus and panasonic mirco 4/3 or sony's nex line of cameras. By going EVIL, the shutter is also electronic. Another important size reducing factor.
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| The difference in sensor sizes. |
So whats exciting about this new system? You can buy a lens mount
adaptor for the V1 to accept Nikon-F mount! Yes, that means, any existing
nikkor lens can be used on this tiny camera. Or perhaps better to say,
the V1 can be mounted onto any nikkor lens. V1 has all the iso and image quality like any nikon dlsr!
Its like a midget on steroids!
Its like a midget on steroids!
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| Nikon V1 |
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| The V1 System |
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| Nikon J1 |
You can see the multi-coloured J1s.
All images courtesy www.dpreview.com & www.nikon.com.my
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12 July 2011
New Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G
Nice! New 40mm DX macro lens (equals 60mm in 35mm)! Cheap too, expected around rm900. f2.8!
Its a macro, magnification ratio is 1:1
Important note : It uses an internal focus system with close-range correction to attain a minimum focus distance of just 16cm / 6.4", equating to approximately 5cm / 2" from the front of the lens.
Specs:
Maximum Aperture • f/2.8
Minimum Aperture • f/22
Angle of View on DX • 38°50’
Number of Elements (Groups) • 9 elements, 7 groups
Minimum focus distance • 16 cm (6.4")
Reproduction ratio • 1:1
Aperture Diaphragm Blades • 7
Filter Thread • 52mm
Size • 6.4 cm wide x 6.9 cm long (2.5" x 2.7")
Weight • 280g (9.9 oz)
Source : http://www.dpreview.com
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