Nikon has announced the Coolpix S800c – the first compact camera from a major manufacturer to openly use the Android mobile operating system. On one side it’s a 16MP BSI-CMOS compact camera with a 10x, 25-250mm lens built in, on the other it’s a 3.5″ OLED touchscreen device running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). We’ve had an opportunity to use a pre-production camera and have prepared an overview of the first real compact camera/smartphone hybrid.
This is a true story about a photojournalist from Malaysia National News Agency (BERNAMA) who crashed his D3s and had no choise but to continue using it to complete his assignments during Le Tour Langkawi Malaysia round. Video Rating: 4 / 5
Nikon Flex TT5: bit.ly and TT1: bit.ly are reviewed by Lee Morris and Patrick Hall of Fstoppers.com. To learn more about these units and view high res images of the final images visit: www.fstoppers.com
A review of Nikon’s D2X Professional Camera Body. You can view photos captured by this camera at www.flickr.com Comments and questions always welcome! yt:stretch=16:9yt:quality=high Video Rating: 4 / 5
Blog dombowerphoto.blogspot.com Video explaining what sync speed is, why it is what it is and how to over come it and why you would want to over come it. very funny part near the end. regards Dom Bower www.dombower.com
Tweet: bit.ly Facebook: on.fb.me The Double Exposure: Canon vs. Nikon video can be found here : bit.ly Double Exposure: Canon vs. Nikon is the result of a project that started with one idea: to make an awesome video by combining the powers of the community at Tweakers.net. After months of hard work the video was released December 13th 2011 and gained over half a million views in less than a week. In this video we show you a small peek behind the scenes. Expect to see a LOT of photography gear, even more geeks and if you look closely you might spot some female beauty as well. Tracks : 1. Junkie XL – Heart of Darkness 2. Porcelain Black ft Lil Wayne – This is What Rock N Roll Looks Like (Pleasurekraft Remix) 3. Stars on 45 – Stars on 45 (Olav Basoski Remix) Video Rating: 4 / 5
British press photographer and dpreview contibutor Leon Neal is at the London Olympics, and has published a short blog post about his experiences using the forthcoming AF-S Nikkor 800mm F5.6. No details of price or availability for the monstrous optic have yet been released, but Neal had the chance to use the as-yet-unavailable lens for two sessions at the Aquatics Center this week. Click through for Neal’s first impressions, and sample images including 100% crops.
The Nikon D300s contains a 12.3Mp DX-format CMOS sensor, 920000-dot Live View-enabled LCD, and can shoot stills at up to 7 frames-per-second.Aside from stills, the Nikon D300s can also capture 720p video using any number of Nikon optics. Nikon D300s with 18-200mm VR II Lens bit.ly Nikon D300s SLR Digital Camera Body bit.ly Compatible Nikkor Lenses bit.ly MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Grip bit.ly
Japan Hobby Tool has announced a set of ‘urban camouflage’ covers for the Nikon 1 system cameras. In stark contrast to the nostalgia-tinged Gariz leather cases we’ve seen for various cameras, the Japan Hobby Tool coverings are distinctly modern, featuring a stylized pixelated monochrome design. The adhesive covers, created for the Nikon 1 J1, V1 and Coolpix P310, are available for around ¥1890 (roughly $ 25), plus shipping. (from DC Watch)
Unboxing of the Nikon 300mm F2.8. Purchased from megashowplace.com for the best deal anywhere! It’s associated with amazon, so it is reputable just in that sense. Music for the photos – 4th Quarter by Chiddy Bang on its new album title “Breakfast” Footage shot on the Nikon D7000 with an 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 (Unboxing) and the 60mm F2.8 Micro (lens shots). Video Rating: 5 / 5