Nikon is preparing a mysterious surprise

In anticipation of the exhibition Photokina 2010, opening next week in Cologne, Germany, the company Nikon, may be preparing a surprise fans of photography. Profiling resource Nikon Rumors, writing about everything that is relevant to the well-known Japanese manufacturer of photo equipment, issued a pair of images acquired from some anonymous source.

One of the photos, apparently taken at some event, visible to the stylized English letter "Q" on a dark background and below the logo, Nikon, and the second reviewed the outlines of a certain camera and in the foreground - all the same stylized letter "Q". No explanation, that all this might mean is not given, which opens a wide field for all sorts of assumptions.

It is known that in 50 years of the last century, Nikon released the objectives of series Q, however, to put it mildly, it is doubtful that these pictures were taken 60 years ago, and now this "hello from the past" to reach us. Much more likely to look like the version that the Japanese manufacturer is preparing a new lens mount system, possibly intended for a mysterious camera format EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder with Interchangable Lens), rumored to be developed in the laboratories of Nikon. Indeed, such a standard (mirrorless camera with interchangeable lens) is now gaining popularity and more manufacturers enter this segment with its products.

Nikon Coolpix P7000 - 10 MP CD for the discerning amateur

Nikon has announced the imminent release of a model P7000 - high-performance camera Coolpix. As promised producer, camera Coolpix P7000 is the result of extensive research the views of professional photographers and produces good images with less complex structure than the SLR.

The camera is equipped with a 1 / 1 ,7-inch CCD matrix size of 10.1 million effective pixels and image processing system EXPEED C2, which provides improved performance in low light and allows you to record videos. The camera's 7.1-times optical zoom NIKKOR lens with a focal length range of 28 to 200 mm (equivalent 35 mm format) contains two elements of glass ED, reducing chromatic aberrations and edging at longer focal lengths. Moreover, the camera is also integrated neutral density filter enhances exposure at very bright light. The sensitivity range (100 to 3200 ISO) in the camera P7000 expands to Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400 ISO), and night mode with low noise level provides results in very low light, for example, in the light of a candle in the room.

Coolpix P7000 can record videos HD (720p). You can simultaneously record stereo sound with built-in microphone, a microphone jack allows you to use an external microphone. LCD display with a diagonal 7.5 cm (3 inches) and high-resolution (920 thousand pixels) covers almost 100% color space sRGB. Optical viewfinder has a diopter adjustment knob. In addition, the HDMI port allows you to transfer images to the external display HD.

The available built-in camera editing functions allow you to manage images. Information about the level of tone displayed on a histogram, and adjust the exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity can be precisely adjusted by checking the tone bright, shaded and medium-sized sites. Users who prefer to correct the image on the PC or Mac, can save images in an improved format NRW + (Coolpix RAW) - in the form of uncompressed digital "negative", which provides additional editing features.

According to the company, P7000 is designed for those who want to have control over the photography, using a familiar button layout and drives, both on digital SLR cameras from Nikon, for example with the control dial and buttons «AE-L/AF-L». The camera is also equipped with a P7000 "analog retrodiskom" to control levels of exposure compensation in increments of 1 / 3 EV. Manual control of other commonly used functions can be performed using the disk shortcut menus. Function "Custom Settings" allows you to toggle the zoom to the preset focal length, as the use of interchangeable lenses. Settings for each zoom position can also be changed in accordance with the design of the user. Along with this additional feature zoom memory allows one-touch switch to any setting focal length with the new manual mode dial.

Model Coolpix P7000 forms the core of the mini-system with flash i-TTL, the new wide-angle converter WC-75A with a field of view equivalent to 21 mm, and an infrared remote control ML-L3. Also supplied with the camera P7000 includes software ViewNX 2, Battery MH-24 with an increased service life and Charger EN-EL14. Features camera can be expanded further with an external microphone (not supplied by Nikon). To protect the camera additionally proposed carrying case (CS-P06). It is expected that the new product goes on sale in late September for an estimated price of 549 euros.

Nikon Coolpix S8100 - 12 megapixel compact with support for 1080p vide

Nikon has introduced a digital camera Coolpix S8100. This is a compact 12.1 megapixel solution with very good functionality. Thus, the camera delivers 10-fold optical zoom, and improved image processing contributes to the processor EXPEED C2. Nikon Coolpix S8100, at the same time, allows not only receive pictures but also high-definition video Full HD1080p. Also, the novelty has 3-inch display and lens NIKKOR ED, covering the focal lengths of 30-300 mm equivalent 35 mm film, and its rate sensitivity can reach ISO 3200.

Nikon Coolpix S8100 has image stabilization, supports face recognition, allows for high-speed and HDR photography. In macro mode the camera can shoot even at a distance of 1 cm to record photos and video can use 102 MB of internal memory, as well as maps of SD / SDHC / SDXC. Nikon Coolpix S8100 will be released later this month in three colors: black, red and gold. The cost of the camera is $ 299.

Nikon Coolpix S80 - 14,1 megapixel compact with a large OLED touchscreen

Nikon UK introduced a new compact camera, which will replenish the line Coolpix. Among its features - multi-touch OLED screen, the resolution of 14.1 megapixels, 5-fold zoom NIKKOR (equiv. 35 mm: 35-175 mm) and the ability to record HD videos.

Sensory function allows the shutter to focus, execute a picture or record video simple touch of the screen area. At the same time, thanks to high resolution (819 thousand pixels) OLED touch screen can be scrolled already received images and easily share them with family and friends. The touch screen also simplifies the handling of the camera. With such built-in filters as lens fisheye, Color Accent and the effect of miniatures, you can create interesting images directly in the process of shooting, without using a computer.

With the Coolpix S80 can shoot 720p HD video with stereo sound, and during the recording you can even zoom in and out. If the 3.5-inch screen is not enough to display images, HDMI will give you access to your pictures and video clips from the TV.

Get high-quality photos will help technologies such as built-in 5-fold decrease in lubrication, including the suppression of vibrations in the VR lens and motion detection. Additional means of guaranteeing the Horsham results, is used in-camera processing system based on a system EXPEED C2. Camera Coolpix S80 will be in October in two colors: black and red. Approximate price is 349 euros.

Nikon ViewNX 2 - a new set of tools for image

Nikon has announced the release ViewNX 2, complete new version of the popular free software package that allows to easily perform the import, review, edit and transfer images and files, D-Movie. It was created on the basis of the successful software ViewNX, comes complete with Nikon digital and available for download.

ViewNX 2 includes several simple and intuitive editing tools with which users can create videos. The software allows you to cut and then connect the clips to use a variety of attractive transition effects with the addition of photos and audio music tracks - all this allows you to create stylish animated movies to show family and friends.

As the developer, the user interface has been revamped and provides efficiency. Smooth graphics and intuitive layout make it easy to access and use the range of creative tools. Were added various display settings to best suit the task at hand, in addition to the options view and edit, «GeoTag» allows you to view images on a map indicating where photos were taken. To further simplify the visual browsing and editing, added possibility to change the background color in accordance with the brightness of images.

ViewNX 2 includes many image editing such as cropping, alignment, automatic suppression of the red-eye, avtopodavlenie transverse chromatic aberration, as well as mission-critical functions, including file format conversion and a wide range of possibilities for the creation of signatures and the count, making it easier to navigate and sorting of countless images. Integrated image processing RAW provides additional control over the end result and includes many useful editing functions, such as white balance, exposure, contrast, brightness, sharpness, and more. The software also increases the number of available options for printing. There's new stuff, as the choice of background color and the inclusion of metadata.


In addition to the many new features based on customer feedback, Nikon all over the world, ViewNX 2 raises the already impressive free software package Nikon to a new level, providing creative creators of images of any class of the necessary means to achieve the best results shooting.

Fab Four: A new line of lenses Nikon NIKKOR

Nikon has announced the release of a new line of lenses NIKKOR. The first of the new products - super telephoto AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR. With a range of focal lengths from 55 to 300 mm (from 82.5 to 450 mm in the DX format digital SLR) lens provides an opportunity to really work closely with remote objects. In the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is used Silent Wave Motor (SWM) from Nikon, as well as high-quality ED glass elements and a new glass HRI (high refractive index), which helps to ensure a sharp image even in difficult lighting conditions. The lens has a mount that is protected from exposure to weather conditions. Included with the lens hood HB-supplied, 57 protecting from glare in bright conditions, and soft carrying case, ensuring the safety of storage and transport.

AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR - another new zoom lens c 5-fold increase for digital SLR format FX. Focal length 24-120 mm remains a unique offer in the range of lenses NIKKOR, and in the new version offers a fixed aperture f / 4 for the entire zoom range. The lens used nanocrystalline coating Nano Crystal Coat and Vibration Reduction VRII second generation of Nikon. This system provides compensation equivalent to the exposure, which is approximately four steps shorter, and goes well with a fixed aperture f / 4 in low light conditions. The optical design uses Nano Crystal Coating Nano Crystal Coat, two ED glass elements and at least three aspherical lenses, which enables bright, high-contrast images in a variety of lighting conditions. Ghosting, flare and aberrations are reduced to a minimum, and the diaphragm of the nine petals creates a subtle effect of "bokeh" out of focus areas. The active application components from magnesium alloys and engineering plastics allows the lens to withstand impact in everyday use, and rubber seals around the lens mount switches and will make you forget about issues such as moisture or dust. The lens comes with a special hood HB-53 and soft cover.

Lens AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR has a completely new zoom range for the line NIKKOR. This versatile optical instrument with an almost 11-fold factor of the zoom range of 28 to 300 mm provides new levels of flexibility for users of digital SLR format FX. Vibration Reduction of second generation (VRII) from Nikon eliminates vibration while shooting with it at any focal length. The system has two modes: standard and active. Optical VR system also stabilizes the viewfinder image, increasing the accuracy of auto focus and framing, especially at high focal length zoom range of 300 mm, when the lighter lenses increase the risk of unwanted camera shake. The lens has two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements. This allows you to effectively eliminate the risk of aberrations that can occur when using a zoom lens with great potential to increase. The lens can focus on the approach to the object with any focal length, until it reaches 50 cm, which adds flexibility. Silent Wave Motor (SWM) was developed specifically for quiet and precise autofocus throughout the extended zoom range. The design of the lens actively used magnesium alloys. Complete with a special hood HB-50 and a soft carrying case AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a moderate weight of 800 grams.

AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G - new srednefokusny telephoto lens with fast diaphragm. As the producer, this lens is superior proven NIKKOR 85 mm f / 1,4 D IF AF with its new optical design, Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Nano Crystal Coat Nano Crystal Coat, which makes it a good option for portraits and fashion. Aperture f / 1,4 provides separation of the subject from the background, while the construction of nine rounded lobes makes bokeh with smoothing out areas of focus. Lens AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G different recently developed optical system with 10 elements in 9 groups. The lens is also equipped with a special Silent Wave Motor (SWM), which provides noise and accurate focusing. The drive mechanism improved, now work at manual focusing is carried out smoothly. As might be expected, the lens has a robust build NIKKOR based on magnesium alloy, it is hermetically protected from moisture and dust and will continue to work under difficult shooting conditions. The lens comes with lens hood HB-55 and soft cover.

Nikon has introduced a new camera D3100.

Nikon has introduced a new camera D3100. As the producer, this is the easiest to use to date digital SLR camera with support for high-definition video. Nikon D3100 is intended for beginners in digital SLR cameras, especially for young families who want quality images, without going into details to make additional settings.

 

Live View mode with automatic selection of the plot - a clear and simple way to create images that simplifies the layout of the image using a 3-inch LCD screen, which is useful to those who previously enjoyed only compact cameras. The system automatically selects the optimal choice of story mode for the plot and the subject you want to impress, and Continuous Servo AF allows you to keep objects in focus, not pressing the shutter release button. Live View mode also allows to distinguish up to 35 people simultaneously, and even if people in the scene move, the camera continues to track and focus. Intelligent 11-point AF system provides fast and accurate autofocus across the frame.

 

Among the characteristics of the model - CMOS DX format 14.2 megapixel resolution, new EXPEED image processing system 2 and support a wide range of lenses NIKKOR (mount Nikon F). Camera has a sensitivity ISO 100-3200 with the ability to effectively increase to 12800. This reduces the likelihood of blurry images on the photographs of children's games or an evening family picnic.

Nikon D3100

New feature allows you to record movies in a format Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels). You can also perform basic editing clips directly into the camera, deleting scenes or retaining certain frames as photographs. Model D3100 is compatible with HDMI, so it can connect to high definition TV. For those users who have an intelligent mode reference with which you can learn how to configure the camera. Memory card slot supports SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi. Dimensions are 124h96h74, 5 mm, and weight - 500 grams with battery and memory card, but without the protective cover.

The model will be available tentatively in September at a price of $ 700, depending on the configuration. The following sets:

    * D3100 18-55 II Kit - affordable kit includes the camera D3100 and lightweight lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm II with 3-fold increase.
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    * D3100 18-55VR Kit - D3100 includes camera and lens with a 3-fold increase in the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm VR with vibration reduction system to reduce camera shake.
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    * D3100 18-55II + 55-200 Kit - includes camera D3100, wide-angle zoom lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm II and telephoto AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200 mm.
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    * D3100 18-55VR + 55-200VR Kit - includes camera D3100, wide-angle zoom lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm VR and telephoto AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200 mm VR.
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    * D3100 18-105VR Kit - includes camera D3100 and a powerful lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105 mm VR with a 5.8-fold increase.
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    * D3100 18-55VR + 55-300VR Kit - includes camera D3100, schirokougolny zoom lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm VR lens and a powerful wide-angle AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300MM F/4.5-5.6G VR 5 ,5-fold increase and a telescopic focal length.

The compact camera Nikon has acquired an improved projector

Nikon UK has introduced a new model of the Coolpix S1100pj with improved integrated projector. It is a successor S1000pj, the world's first camera with built-in projector.

The projector has a luminous flux of 14 lumens, which is 40% brighter than its predecessor. Thus, it became possible projection in the new conditions, such as better-lit rooms or at a lighted surface. Cameras can also connect directly to a computer PC or Mac and display stored images or presentations directly via the projector. It supports VGA quality projection screen size from 26 to 240 cm (5 to 47 inches). The camera is equipped with a built-in desk on the projector.

Coolpix S1100pj got a matrix with a resolution of 14.1 megapixels, wide-angle 5-fold zoom NIKKOR (equivalent 35 mm format film-based: 28 - 140 mm), the largest touchscreen LCD display with a diagonal 7.5 cm (3 inches) and high resolution (460 thousand pixels). To ensure sharp images camera has five functions, which reduce blurring, and such friendly regimes, as a simple auto mode and the system of intellectual portrait will relieve the user from concern about the correct settings for shooting. Special recording button allows you to easily capture events in the form of high-definition video in 720p HD format at 30 frames per second.

Camera Coolpix S1100pj also represents a number of processing functions, including the effect of fish-eye, highlighting a monochrome image, and blur the background. Image editing can be performed without a computer. A revival of the slide show you can use built-in animations, background music or a means of transition between slides. Finally, the function of drawing allows you to add handwritten notes to the images even when projecting on the wall.

Model Coolpix S1100pj will be produced in black and green colors of the shell. Approximate price for the European region of 349 euros, goes on sale is scheduled for mid-September.

New details about the Nikon D3100 - 14 megapixel sensor and Full HD video shooting plus Live View

German Journal of photographs entitled Foto Digital, in its September issue has published some specifications of the new SLR camera Nikon D3100, which we have repeatedly mentioned in their news. As we have previously reported that this model applies to entry-level and should take place between the chambers D3000 and D5000, as well as become the owner of a system of continuous autofocus while shooting video and photography features 1080p high-definition video at 24 frames per second.

According to information from German journalists, SLR, Nikon D3100 receive CMOS matrix 23,2 x 15,5 mm with a resolution of 14 MP, which implements a range of sensitivities from 100 to 12 800 units of ISO (manual override level of sensitivity). In addition, the novelty will be equipped with a 3-inch display with support for Live View mode and the new EXPEED image processor 2, as well as the AF system on 11 points and shooting mode Full HD video (1920 x 1080). As for the cost Nikon D3100, its price would be 650 euros.

Furthermore, the source reports four new lenses, Nikon, presumably now in the stage predreliznoy training. These include tele budget level Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300/4 ,5-5, 6 G ED VR cost about 420 euros, plus three more upscale models. The latter include the "fix" Nikkor AF-S 85 / 1,4 G with a special coating (1650 euros), Nikkor AF-S 24-120/4 G ED VR, probably intended for full-frame SLR Nikon (1,220 euros), as well as telephoto Nikkor AF-S 28-300/3 ,5-5, 6 G ED VR (1000 euros).

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