12.18.2006
Now here is an interesting article by click press that mentions a famous European photographer switching from the popular Canon Brand to Nikon. Here what they say:
Famed European photographer Domen Lombergar has made the switch from Canon camera equipment to Nikon camera equipment. The decision was made last week in an effort by the photographer [...]
12.2.2006
It’s interesting to see where Nikon will be focusing their energy in the Digital Compact Camera market during 2007. According to the Questions and Answer of financial results for first half of the year ending March 31, 2007, they write:
“This fiscal year also saw the entry of major consumer electronics firms into the market for [...]
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11.26.2006
Now here is an interesting chart by Presscorr.com that places existing Canon DSLR models on a grid of mega pixels versus the size (k/mm2) of a photosite in each crop factor category. By logically extrapolating the two parameters, it forms a linear relationship and this leads it nicely to predicting future DSLR models.
As indicated in [...]
11.20.2006
It seems are always a few debate on which is better camera to purchase. Here are some interesting comments on the likes and dislike of an average person who has used both cameras for 10 days.
Nikon D80
I liked almost everything about the Nikon D80
I especially liked the large OVF because it is easy to [...]
11.16.2006
Two weeks after all the information was unofficially released, Nikon has finally announced the release of the new Nikon D40 DSLR. This is another step by Nikon to bring in a budget DSLR for those wanting to upgrade from their compacts or those DSLR like cameras. Now it’s only time before Canon announces their budget [...]
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11.7.2006
In Australia, Maxwell Optical Industries Pty. Ltd was responsible for the distribution of Nikon products in Australia. Unfortunately, Nikon wasn’t marketed properly and suffered with expensive prices for their products.
I’m finally glad that Nikon Corporation made the right decision and has announced the establishment of NIKON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, a wholly owned sales and [...]
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11.6.2006
Looks like Nikon is ready to tackle the entry model DSLR with the new smaller Nikon D40. With 6 mega pixels, it seems like a stripped down version of the Nikon D50. I assume it will compete head-on with Canons 3000D.
So far the specifications are as follows:
Sensor - 6.1 mega pixel CCD (same as the [...]
10.29.2006
After reading a few reviews on the two cameras, I have to admit it’s a close contests. Judging by the recent review by Dcview.com, it makes the same conclusion.
Canon has a slightly better image quality with better value for money. Nikon has more a better build, features, ergonomics and flash performance.
Here what they say:
“If [...]
10.22.2006
According to an interview with the Assistant Manager, Product Planning and R&D Department for Nikon, Charles- André Wamberque, full frame sensor may become a reality when the cost decreases.
Here’s what he says:
“We never said we abandoned the full frame. But then again, we never said when we will introduce a camera with a full frame [...]
09.4.2006
Here is an interesting site by Teru Rinshou that has numerous images taken from the Nikon D80 at various ISO levels using an AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D lens. Of real interest is the high ISO 3200 samples with the noise reduction turned on as shown below. The first is the full image whilst the second [...]
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