Nikon Australia has announced the Nikon D90 digital SLR camera which replaces the D80. It’s most outstanding feature is it’s ability to record (720) HD video at 24fps a first for a digital SLR!

• 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
• Expeed image processor
• High resolution 3″ LCD
• Live View with contrast AF & face detection
• Image sensor cleaning
• 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting
• Improved viewfinder (96% coverage)
• Vignetting control in-camera

Nikon Australia has announced six new digital cameras for the COOLPIX range. All of the new cameras feature Nikon’s EXPEED image processor.

COOLPIX S560

• Optical 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens that enables telephoto shooting
• 10.0 effective megapixels
• Image sensor shift VR (Vibration Reduction) incorporated
• High sensitivity up to ISO 3200 (pixel addition) that enables sharp pictures with minimized image blur caused by subject movement
• 2.7-inch, 230k-dot, wide-viewing angle TFT LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating
• Face-priority AF; up to 12 faces can be recognised
• Scene auto selector selects the most appropriate mode automatically according to shooting situations [NEW]

COOLPIX S610

• World’s fastest start-up time*1 (approx. 0.7 second)
• Active Child Mode automatically tracks moving subjects, and captures them in sharp focus
• Four functions to reduce image blur: Lens-shift VR (Vibration Reduction), high sensitivity range up to ISO 3200, Motion detection [NEW], and BSS (Best Shot Selector)
• Optical 4x Zoom-NIKKOR lens covering 28mm (35mm-format equivalent)
• 3.0-inch, 230k dot, wide-viewing angle TFT LCD monitor with anti-reflection and water-repellent coating
• Scene auto selector selects the most appropriate mode automatically according to shooting situations [NEW]
• 10.0 effective megapixels
• Face-priority AF; up to 12 faces can be recognized

COOLPIX S610c

• Same as COOLPIX S610 with the addition of world’s first, WPS-compliant easy setup of wireless LAN [NEW], wireless LAN internet connection support (S610c only)

COOLPIX S710

• Super Compact dimensions
• High-resolution image with 14.5 effective megapixels [NEW]
• 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens covering 28mm (35mm-format equivalent)
• Four functions to reduce image blur: Lens-shift VR (Vibration Reduction), high sensitivity range up to ISO 12800 [NEW], Motion detection [NEW], and BSS (Best Shot Selector)
• ISO 3200 sensitivity for high-quality pictures with low noise even for full-size 14.5-megapixel image,can also be set to ISO 12800 (with pixel addition) [NEW]
• Four exposure modes available (P/S/A/M) [NEW]
• Scene auto selector selects the most appropriate mode automatically according to shooting situations [NEW]
• Smile Mode that makes sure you catch the decisive moment of your subject’s smile
• 3.0-inch, 230k-dot, wide-viewing angle TFT LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating
• Face-priority AF; up to 12 faces can be recognized
• 16 Scene Modes

COOLPIX S60

• Touch-panel system for intuitive, smooth operation by touching the 3.5-inch wide, 230k dots, wide-viewing angle (real wide-angle) TFT LCD monitor [NEW]
• Newly developed GUI (Graphic User Interface) optimised for touch-panel control [NEW]
• Touch AF/AE that enables focusing and exposure control at the point where a finger touches [NEW]
• Portrait One-Touch Zoom enlarges faces recognised with Face-priority AF function (auto tracking) [NEW]
• Retouch function enables frames, stamps or handwritten memos to be attached to pictures taken (image editing) [NEW]
• Various image-sorting functions including Auto Sorting and Favorite Sorting [NEW]
• Scene auto selector selects the most appropriate mode automatically according to shooting situations [NEW]
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector enables viewing of 16:9 images on a HDTV [NEW]
• Slideshow can be viewed on a HDTV [HD Pictmotion] [NEW]
• High-resolution, high-quality image with 10.0 effective megapixels
• Optical 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens delivers dynamic telephoto shooting
• Image-sensor shift VR (Vibration Reduction) system incorporated
• High sensitivity up to ISO 3200 (pixel addition) ensures sharp pictures with minimized image blur caused by subject movement

COOLPIX P6000

• Optical 4x Zoom-NIKKOR lens covering 28mm (35mm-format equivalent) that features ED glass element [NEW]
• Four exposure modes (P/S/A/M) set by rotating Mode dial
• Compatible with high sensitivity up to ISO 6400 that enables high-quality pictures at any image mode [NEW]
• Compatible with RAW file: RAW file exclusive for COOLPIX (CCD RAW); different from NEF; compatible only with Windows [NEW]
• User customise functions: Function Button setting/Custom shooting menu/User Setting mode [NEW]
• Improved operability by employing tab-format menu [NEW]
• COOLPIX Picture Controls incorporated [NEW]
• Compatible with optional external Speedlights and Converter Lens (new Wide-angle Converter) [NEW]
• Compatible with my Picturetown/Picture Bank via wired LAN [NEW]
• Compatible with Geotag by incorporating GPS function [NEW]
• High-resolution, high-quality image with 13.5 effective megapixels
• Lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) system incorporated
• Optical viewfinder employed
• 2.7-inch, 230k dot, wide-viewing angle TFT LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating

Nikon has just announced they will be offering a “buffer expansion” service for locally purchased D3 cameras. The increased buffer will allow photographers to shoot 14bit RAW 36 shots (from 16 shots) in FX format before filling the buffer.

Memory expansion available for the D3 camera 

Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the availability of a memory buffer expansion for the D3. Nikon’s D3 currently features the highest performance capabilities, however some users have a need for large continuous sequence photography.  For this reason the optional buffer expansion has been made available.

When buffer memory is expanded, the number of shots possible with a single burst of continuous shooting is increased. This increase in shooting performance will expand the range of shooting possibilities.  See the supplied information chart for details.

As this upgrade is sold as a sales item, upgrades will only be available through Nikon Australia’s Service Centre at Lidcombe, NSW. This upgrade does involve both hardware and software so is not possible by the end user.

Nikon Australia will be subsidising the price of this upgrade for photographers who have purchased their D3 camera’s through Nikon Australia authorised resellers. The subsidised price of this upgrade will be under $600, which will include a firmware upgrade to the latest version plus cleaning of the sensor.

Please direct any inquiries regarding this matter to the Nikon Professional Services team indicated below.

Thank you for choosing Nikon for your photography needs.

Nikon Professional Service

Ph:       02 8748 5200
Fax:     02 8748 5274
npsaustralia@nikon.com.au

Number of shots possible per burst of continuous shooting after D3 buffer memory expansion

Image quality	Image size	FX format		DX format
		Before	After	Before	After
NEF (RAW) (12-bit lossless compressed)	－	18 shots	43 shots	28 shots	68 shots
NEF (RAW) (14-bit lossless compressed)	－	16 shots	36 shots	25 shots	58 shots
NEF (RAW) (12-bit compressed)	－	20 shots	44 shots	36 shots	87 shots
NEF (RAW) (14-bit compressed)	－	16 shots	37 shots	29 shots	64 shots
NEF (RAW) (12-bit uncompressed)	－	17 shots	38 shots	25 shots	61 shots
NEF (RAW) (14-bit uncompressed)	－	16 shots	36 shots	22 shots	54 shots
TIFF (RGB)	Large	17 shots	35 shots	20 shots	46 shots
	Medium	19 shots	42 shots	25 shots	59 shots
	Small	25 shots	61 shots	41 shots	101 shots
JPEG fine	Large	52 shots	119 shots	130 shots	130 shots
	Medium	92 shots	130 shots	130 shots	130 shots
	Small	96 shots	130 shots	130 shots	130 shots
JPEG normal	Large	74 shots	130 shots	130 shots	130 shots
	Medium	98 shots	130 shots	130 shots	130 shots
	Small	100 shots	130 shots	130 shots	130 shots
JPEG basic	Large	79 shots	130 shots	130 shots	130 shots
	Medium	100 shots	130 shots	130 shots	130 shots
	Small	100 shots	130 shots	130 shots	130 shots

 

Test conditions   See your camera’s reference manual for details.

High ISO NR set to Off, Active D-Lighting set to Off, Image authentication set to Off,

focus-mode selector set to [C] or [M], exposure mode set to [S] or [M], shutter speeds of 1/250 or faster, ISO sensitivity set to 200, release mode dial set to [CH] continuous high speed, Shooting speed set to 9 fps (FX format) or 11 fps (DX format), with 2 GB SanDisk Extreme IV (SDCFX4) memory card.

*All other settings at default values

The Nikon Photo Contest International has been held by Nikon Corporation since 1969 to provide an opportunity for photographers around the world to communicate and to enrich photographic culture for professionals and amateurs alike.

Entries for Nikon Photo Contest International 2008-2009 are accepted from September 1st, 2008 to November 30th, 2008.

More information can be found here.

Hot on the heels of the D700 announcement, Nikon have seen fit to offer firmware upgrades for the D3 and D300.

The D300 updates to ver. 1.03 and addresses an issue where the battery indicator blinks whilst shooting regardless of the battery charge state.

The D3 updates to ver. 2.00 and addresses a whole host of fixes and updates including improved auto focus and auto white balance.

Click for D300 updates Win and Mac

Click for D3 updates Win and Mac

Along with the new D700 Digital SLR camera, Nikon have updated their flagship flash unit with the all-new SB-900.

Nikon Australia said:

“Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the introduction of the Nikon Speedlight SB-900, a new external i-TTL flash unit with advanced features. The SB-900 offers a powerful guide number of 48/157.5 (ISO 200, meters/feet) and an incredible array of creative flash functions. The SB-900 is an ideal way to solve lighting challenges and extend Nikon D-SLR creativity.”

send us an email if you wish to be notified when the SB-900 is in stock.

Nikon have officially announced the release of the new full frame Nikon D700 Digital SLR Camera.

Nikon Australia had this to say about their much anticipated new camera:

“Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest FX-format digital SLR, the Nikon D700. The D700

D700 incorporates an extensive array of features that boast a level of performance that is in many ways comparable to the D3. At the same time, it derives a wide range of benefits — including functionality, flexibility and operability — from the more agile D300, Nikon’s flagship DX-format D-SLR.”

• 12.1 Megapixels
• Full Frame FX Sensor
• 51 Point AF
• Hi Def 3″ LCD
• Live View
• ISO 200 - 6400
• Weather proofing
• Sensor cleaning system

Send us an email if you wish to be notified when this camera is in stock.

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Nikon has released a new firmware for the Coolpix P80 digital camera. Firmware version 1.1 addresses the following issues:

- When shooting with the Vibration reduction item in the setup menu set to On, vibration reduction did not always function in the following situations.  This issue has now been resolved

When the camera was turned on or when it recovered after being set to standby mode (activated by the auto off function), with the electronic viewfinder display enabeled by pressing the monitor button

When the camera was turned on, or with recovery from standby mode (actiavted by the auto off function) with the camera connected to a television or other video device via the supplied audio/video cable (EG-CP14)

- When shooting with the Distortion control option set to On, exessive correction was sometimes applied. This issue has now been resolved.

Firmware upgrade for Windows users
Firmware upgrade for Mac users

myPictureTown.com, a website by Nikon is now available to users in Australia.  myPictureTown.com allows users to store and share photos online (2GB storage free). Heavy users can upgrade to the Gold account for a small fee.

Select COOLPIX cameras—the S50c and S51c and S52c—offer direct connection to Nikon’s my Picturetown photosharing service. With my Picturetown and a COOLPIX camera, you can share photos through email, wirelessly upload images, and easily create a photo archive.