Archive for the ‘Nikon’ Category
Thursday, July 26th, 2012
Super high-resolution image will capture each of the 70,000 spectators in detail. The 20-Gigapixel photograph will be uploaded and spectators will be able to zoom in, locate and tag themselves.
Getty Images is the official Photographic Agency for the London 2012 Olympic Games which opens tomorrow.
Ahead of tomorrow’s Olympics Opening Ceremony in London, Getty Images and Fujitsu have announced that they will be snapping a gigapixel photograph of the event, enabling spectators – all 70,000 of them! – to zoom in, find and tag themselves.
This is the camera set up that Getty Images’ gigapixel photographer Henry Stuart will be using at London 2012 Olympics. It’s a Nikon D800. (Photo credit: Henry Stuart)
Images of such a high resolution usually take days to upload but thanks to leading-edge speed and performance of the Fujitsu CELSIUS R920 workstation, the image will be available to view on www.gettyimages.com overnight – up to 12 times faster than previously possible.
“有看过两千万像素的数码照片吗？我可没看过。Getty Images将于明日的伦敦2012奥运会开幕典礼拍摄一张两千万像素的数码照片，把七万名观众记录下来。照片将于当晚上载，让观众隔天就可上Getty Images 的网页搜寻自己的影像，并加以标记。” –
科技点心（微薄）
This will be the 13th consecutive Olympics for which Getty Images has been appointed as the Official Photographic Agency to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Tags:Fujitsu, Getty Images, Gigapixel, IOC, London 2012 Olympics, photography, photos
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Thursday, July 12th, 2012
Nikon has announced that it will be introducing a new fixed focal length, super-telephoto 800mm NIKKOR lens. The lens will have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 and be compatible with Nikon FX-format cameras.
Schematic from a Nikon patent for the new lens.
This lens will be on display at Photokina 2012 – one of the world’s largest photo and imaging exhibitions – which will be held in Cologne, Germany from September 18–23, 2012.
The patent for this new lens was filed in March 2010 and released October last year.
At the moment, the longest telephoto lens from Nikon is the AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR.
Previously, there was the Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 IF-ED which was announced in September 1986 but discontinued in December 2005.
Tags:800mm, FX, lens, NIKKOR, Nikon, Photokina 2012, super-telephoto, worldwide
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Thursday, June 14th, 2012
Nikon has announced, worldwide, two new NIKKOR lenses: AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR. Pricing & availability TBA.
Nikon has more than 70 lenses in its NIKKOR range.
The AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED is a compact, lightweight Nikon FX-format standard zoom lens suitable for a variety of shooting situations.
Nikon has produced more than 70 million NIKKOR lenses to date.
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR has the world’s highest 16.7x zoom ratio for an interchangeable zoom lens for DSLR cameras.
The total production of NIKKOR lenses for Nikon interchangeable lens cameras has reached 70 million at the end of May 2012.
The current NIKKOR brand offers a broad lineup of more than 70 lenses, including fisheye lenses, super wide-angle to super telephoto lenses, zoom lenses, Micro lenses, and PC-E lenses.
Read more about the two new lenses below.
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Tags:AF-S, DX, ED, FX, lens, lenses, new, NIKKOR, Nikon
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Friday, June 8th, 2012
Nikon will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Hall 401; and Level 6, Hall 603.
Click on picture to view/download Nikon's PC Show 2012 brochures.
Here’s the brochure for Nikon’s PC Show 2012 promotions for compact digital cameras, DSLRs, MILs, lenses, and accessories.
Check out the Nikon 1 promotion where you can redeem up to $200 worth of Nikon 1 accessories with purchases of any Nikon 1 kit set.
Tags:accessories, cameras, compact, DSLRs, IT exhibition, lens, MILs, Nikon, PC Show, PC Show 2012, promotions, Singapore, Suntec
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Thursday, June 7th, 2012
This year’s PC Show 2012 is at Suntec Singapore from 7 June (Thursday) till 10 June (Sunday). Here’s a listing of some of the promotions and flyers for the four-day IT exhibition.
Click on the links below to check out the deals and promotions from the brand. To see a consolidated list of postings related to PC Show 2012, click here. You can also click on the button near the top of the sidebar on the right that looks like the logo above.
Floor plans for Levels 4 and 6 can be found here.
Tags:IT exhibition, PC Show, PC Show 2012, promotions, Singapore, Suntec
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Monday, April 23rd, 2012
The 10.1-megapixel Nikon COOLPIX S30 (S$259) is now available exclusively from Courts. The waterproof and shockproof compact camera is ideal for kids.
Nikon COOLPIX S30 is shockproof, waterproof and dirtproof.
The COOLPIX S30 is built to resist shock (withstands falls from heights of up to 80 cm), water (up to 3 metres depth) and dirt.
10.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom.
The camera has large buttons and a user-friendly interface, and comes with 3x optical zoom.
For added fun, a creative slide show function creates animated effects and music with the photos!
Unveiled on 1 February as part of Nikon’s Spring 2012 collection, the COOLPIX S30 is available in black, white, pink and blue.
Tags:cameras, compact, COOLPIX, Nikon
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Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Nikon’s newest NIKKOR lens is a fast, wide-angle 28mm f/1.8 fixed focal length in Nikon’s FX-format – for full frame DSLRs like the D800. It will be available in the US from the end of May 2012 at about US$700.
The new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G promises sharp focus and pleasing bokeh.
The new lens can also be used on DX-format cameras – such as the D3200 which was launched at the same time.
Used with DX-format cameras, the equivalent focal length will be 42mm.
New technologies used in the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G include Nano Crystal Coat and a Silent Wave Motor (SWM), enhancing image quality and rendering capabilities.
The Nano Crystal Coat prevents internal reflections that cause ghost and flare while the SWM enables extremely quiet autofocusing.
Two focus modes are offered: M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority) and M (manual focus).
Tags:28mm, DX, f/1.8, FX, lens, NIKKOR, Nikon
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Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Nikon has launched, worldwide, the 24.2-megapixel D3200. The new entry-level DSLR will be available in the US in late April (approx. US$700 with 18-55mm kit lens).
Nikon has also launched a Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a (approx. US$60, available in May in the US) for the D3200.
The new Nikon D3200 is available in red or black.
The D3200 records Full HD (1080p) video with full time autofocus (AF) and sports a high-speed continuous shooting mode at 4 frames-per second (fps).
WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
The new optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter can wirelessly send images to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, to enable preview of an image (but not videos) before shooting and remote control of the camera, from up to 15 m away.
The 24.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor works together with Nikon’s EXPEED 3 image processing engine gives an ISO range of 100 – 6400, expandable to ISO 12,800.
As an entry-level DSLR, the D3200 is designed with user-friendly features for the beginner.
WU-1a plugged into D3200.
Accessible on the Mode Dial, the Guide Mode provides step-by-step photo instructions for set-up, shooting, viewing and deleting images and movies.
There are also six Scene Modes – Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-Up and Night Portrait.
For video, the camera offers manual or automatic exposure control, and a stereo microphone input to attach an optional external microphone.
The application for Android smartphones (2.3) and tablets (3.x) will be available in May 2012, with the iOS app for iPhone and iPad expected in Fall 2012.
The Guide Mode walks the beginner using the entry-level D3200.
The main differences between the Nikon D3200 and the D3100 are tabulated below.
| Nikon |
D3200 |
D3100 |
| Resolution |
24.2 MP |
14.2 MP |
| Video Full HD (1080p) |
30 fps |
24 fps |
| LCD |
920 k |
230 k |
| Max ISO (regular) |
ISO 6,400 |
ISO 3,200 |
| Continuous shoot |
4 fps |
3 fps |
| Release date |
19 Apr 2012 |
19 Aug 2010 |
The brochure can be downloaded here.
Tags:Android, camera, D3200, DSLR, entry, iOS, launch, lens, Nikon, photography, wireless
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Monday, April 9th, 2012
Nikon Singapore will be organising “I AM NIKON DAY” on the weekend of 28-29 April at the Raffles City Convention Centre. The event is free and open to all photography enthusiasts.
Walk-in auditions for The Big Shot Season 3 will also take place at the same venue during the photography weekend.
I AM NIKON DAY - 28 and 29 April 2012 (Raffles City Convention Centre)
Online registration of seats begins today (here) and is based on a First-come-first-served basis. Registration closes on 25 April.
| Event |
I AM NIKON DAY
(Talks & Workshops)
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| Date |
28 & 29 Apr 2012
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| Time |
11 am to 7 pm |
| Venue |
Raffles City Convention Centre |
| Location |
Level 4, Atrium Ballroom |
Nikon’s Professional Photographers (such as award winning photographer Stefen Chow) and guest photographers will be speaking at the photography weekend, sharing their experience and expertise on a range of topics for beginner photographers and seasoned amateurs.
Speakers include past winners of “The Big Shot Season 1” (Liew Tong Leng) and “The Big Shot Season 2” (Affandy Razak).
Check out the list of speakers and the detailed programme here.
The Big Shot Season 3 (Audition)
| Event |
The Big Shot Season 3
(Audition)
|
| Date |
28 & 29 Apr 2012
|
| Time |
10 am to 8 pm |
| Venue |
Raffles City Convention Centre |
| Location |
Level 4, Orchard Ballroom |
Auditions for “The Big Shot Season 3” will also be held during the weekend. This third installment of the photography reality television series will air in 2012.
The competition is open to the public for photographers aged 18 and above. Detailed requirements can be found here.
Tags:contest, event, Nikon, photography, seminars
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Monday, March 26th, 2012
The Nikon COOLPIX P310 (S$549), P510 (S$739), and L810 (S$399) hit the shelves in Singapore today.
Nikon COOLPIX P310 (S$549), P510 (S$739), and L810 (S$399)
The three 16.1-megapixel COOLPIX compact cameras were first unveiled on 1 February as part of Nikon’s COOLPIX Spring 2012 collection of 14 camera models.
All three cameras features Nikon’s Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) function to produce sharper images with less motion blur.
Below are the details:
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Nikon COOLPIX P310
S$549
|
- 16.1-Million Pixel Backside Illumination CMOS Sensor
- 4.2x Optical Zoom
- Focal range from 24 to 100 mm (35 mm equiv.)
- Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) Function
- COOLPIX Picture Control – Optimising Images Prior To Shooting
- Record Customisable Full-HD Movies With Optical Zoom
- Bright And Ultra-Clear 3-inch, 921k-dot TFT LCD Monitor
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Nikon COOLPIX P510
S$739
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- 16.1-Million Pixel Backside Illumination CMOS Sensor
- 42x Optical Zoom
- Focal range from 24 to 1000 mm (35 mm equiv.)
- Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) Function
- COOLPIX Picture Control – Optimising Images Prior To Shooting
- Record Customisable Full-HD Movies With Optical Zoom
- Bright And Ultra-Clear 3-inch, 921k-dot TFT LCD Monitor
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Nikon COOLPIX L810
S$399
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- 16.1-Million Pixel Backside Illumination CMOS Sensor
- 26x Optical Zoom NIKKOR Lens
- Focal range from 22.5 to 585 mm (35 mm equiv.)
- Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) Function
- 19 optimised scene modes
- 3-inch, 921k-dot TFT LCD Monitor
- 3D Photography
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Tags:available, camera, compact, COOLPIX, Nikon, Singapore
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