Nikon D3s manual video control explained again

By [NR] admin | Published: December 17, 2009

Just got that – related to my previous D3s manual video control post. Not sure if the Electronic Analog Exposure display is already available in the D3s (click on image for larger view).

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Nikon Capture NX 2.2.4 released

By [NR] admin | Published: December 16, 2009

Update – Nikon today announced a delay in the Mac OS 10.6 compatibility release schedule:

  • Capture NX 2:  End of January 2010
  • Nikon Transfer:  End of January 2010
  • View NX:  End of January 2010

As previously reported, today Nikon announced Capture NX v2.2.4 (for now only in Europe):

Windows link

Mac link is not available yet (see Apple release schedule here).

Changes in this version:
– Compatibility with 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate has been added.  When run under 64-bit versions, the software operates as a 32-bit application.
– Compatibility with 64-bit versions of Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2) editions has been added.  When run under 64-bit versions, the software operates as a 32-bit application.
– Specifications have been modified so that when 25 Photos on Page, or a higher number of photos per page, is selected for Select Layout in the Print layout dialog, the Use Thumbnail Data (Draft Use Only) box is automatically checked.
This resolves an issue that prevented printing when 25 Photos on Page, or a higher number of photos per page, was selected for Select Layout.
– An issue that caused an error message to be displayed and prevented printing when borderless settings were applied with some printers has been resolved.
– An issue that prevented accurate application of borderless print settings has been resolved.
– An issue that prevented specification of the same margin for left, right, top, and bottom margins in the Margins section of the Page Setup dialog has been resolved.
– An issue that caused a delay between clicking of the Print button and actual initiation of printing has been resolved.
– When an image was opened on some computers with AMD CPUs, Capture NX 2 quit unexpectedly. This issue has been resolved.

continue reading after the break:

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Lenses, lenses, lenses… 8 new Nikkors expected in 2010

By [NR] admin | Published: December 15, 2009

I got a word that Nikon will release eight (8) new lenses in 2010 (I will rate this rumor @ 80% probability). If true, this will be the most lenses Nikon has ever released in an year (at least in recent history):

2009 – 7 lenses (ok, one is a teleconverter – click on image for larger view):

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2008 – 7 lenses:

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2007 – 7 lenses:

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2006 – 3 lenses
2006 – 5 lenses
2004 – 2 lenses
2003 – 2 lenses (you can see the full list of released lenses by years here).

So what are those new eight lenses going to be (continue to read after the break)?

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Lomography giveaway winner announced

By [NR] admin | Published: December 15, 2009

diana-lens-kit-f-mountThe winner of the Lomography – NikonRumors giveaway is Jeff McCord from California. Congratulations!

Foe everybody else: Lomography had setup a special offer – $70 off the lens bundle – read all the details here (use code “NIKONRUMORS” at checkout).

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Nikon D3s with manual video control

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2009

Update #3: another post from a reader on this topic from 3 weeks ago.

Update #2: Another reader reported that slashcam.com got an official confirmation from Nikon Professional Services on the D3s manual video control:

“As soon as the live-view mode in the shooting menu is set to “tripod” and the camera to manual mode (M), it is possible to manually set and adjust aperture, shutter speed and ISO-value manually, before and during videorecording.
Automatic focussing is possible using the AF-ON button (even while recording).
Additionally, for optimal exposure of the video, an exposure scale is available for you at the right edge of the Image on the Camera screen.”

Update #1: A reader just submitted this video where James Banfield (Nikon UK support an training manager) clearly says there is no manual control in video mode (5:59 mark). Anyone from Nikon care to clarify this for us? Thanks.

Multiple readers have asked me about the manual video control of the Nikon D3s. The camera has a full manual video mode (ISO, shutter, aperture)… and this is not in the manual – on page 66 of the manual it says “The camera adjust shutter speed and ISO sensitivity automatically”, but if you put the camera in manual mode and hit the OK button you can manual adjust at will. I am not sure why Nikon did not advertise this clearly from the very beginning and why they did not make it clear in the manual (I admit, I have not read the whole manual, maybe I am missing it – please correct me if I am wrong), but it is a fact that many people were confused on this topic.

This video shows manual shutter speed and ISO changes:

d3s shutter speed test from 3space on Vimeo.

Some more interesting D3s videos from the same author after the break (click on the link to continue reading) – Red One & Nikon D3s comparison @ 720p:

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Nikon related news/links

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2009

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Aputure-Remote-Control LCD

  • Capture NX 2 software updates should be released on December 16th.

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Nikon Europe is paying for Nikon 800 ads

By [NR] admin | Published: December 12, 2009

Update #2: Nikon 800 could also be related to this product.

Update: the ad says “Nikon 800” and not “Nikon D800”. Not sure what are they advertising here (the Nikon SB-800 flash has been discontinued).

If you search for Nikon D700 on Amazon.fr and scroll down to the bottom of the page, you will see a Nikon D800 ad that points to Nikon Europe website:

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You ca see that the link points directly to europe-nikon.com and not to a third party reseller looking for extra Internet traffic (like we had in the past), which means that Nikon Europe is paying for this ad.

Additional searches on Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de and Amazon.com did not show this ad.

Some of the latest rumors are that the Nikon D700 replacement will be called D800 and not D700s or D700x. The D800 is expected to have a new sensor (probably 18MP) and 1080 video recording capabilities and should be released latest by the Summer of 2010.

It has begun 🙂

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