Several readers asked me if I have a high resolution image of the Nikon limited edition f/1.4 lens set for use as a desktop background or a screensaver. Here is a 2187×1753 version of the image coming directly from the person who took the photograph (credit: Nikon Corp):
Canon was not part of the 2011 Focus on Imaging show in the UK which made Nikon the biggest exhibitor this year. In addition, Nikon had a brand new booth. Here are some images and videos from the show’s floor:
Do you see something wrong with the above images? Let me first give you some background information: Nikon Korea teamed up with YG Entertainment for a PR event where YG Family members promoted Nikon cameras (you can see some of the images on the official website of Nikon Korea. What those images will not show you is the camera that was captured in this YouTube video:
What can I win?
In this giveaway you can win a Eye-Fi Pro X2 8GB SDHC memory card:
How do I win?
The rules are simple – just leave a comment to this post. One comment per person please. Don’t forget to add your email address (it will not be visible to the public and it will only be used to notify you in case you are the winner). I will close all comments in one week and will randomly pick the winner.
The best part?
This giveaway is open to anyone and is not restricted to US residents only, everyone is welcomed to participate.
Good luck!
Lee Filters finally released the SW150 filter system for the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 lens. The product was announced back in November of 2009.
The SW150 is available as a Starter Kit that contains a filter holder, adapter collar for the lens, a 0.6ND graduated filter and a neoprene lens cap. Lee filter offers also a separate system adapter that will allow you to attach the SW150 to other lenses.
Currently Adorama is taking pre-orders for the SW-150 kit.
Here is the full email that was sent to customers:
This weekend is the 100th week anniversary of the weekly Nikon news flash – I will celebrate it with another giveaway next week. Here are the news for this week:
Holga is now selling lenses for DSLR. The Nikon version HL-N is a 60mm f/8 all plastic lens that costs $24.99 and weights 38g. Other Holga lenses and accessories are compatible with the HL-N (Lomography has a similar solution). The lens is also available on eBay.
