The previously reported firmware update 1.03 for Nikon D700 is now official. The new A1.03, B1.02 version contains only one fix:
An issue that, in some very rare cases, caused images to be extremely under-exposed has been resolved.
Nikon also released ViewNX 2.3.2 with only one fix:
Here are some images of the annular solar eclipse that took place this past weekend. The photographs were taken by a reader in Yokosuka, Japan with a Nikon D7000 camera and Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 lens with IR filter:
Nikon S100
In an interview with TechRadar a Nikon UK spokesperson said that they are not a broadcast company yet, but they are exploring video options for the future:
"We're not a broadcast company - yet. We're still listening and as our relationship between third parties grows, hopefully more features will be incorporated in the future."
Nikon Corporation added an amendment to their Articles of Incorporation to "Manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals, quasi-pharmaceutical products and cosmetics". Few months ago Fujifilm also announced the introduction of their own skin care/beauty product line - maybe this is the new trend for Japanese camera manufacturers?
