Nikon Coolpix P6000 firmware update 1.2

I could not find the latest firmware on Nikon US website, but here is the UK version:

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The following improvements have been made in version 1.2.

– When shooting in a user setting mode at an image quality setting of NRW (RAW) + Fine, NRW (RAW) + Normal, or NRW (RAW) + Basic and Distortion control enabled, some JPEG images were corrupted.  This issue has been resolved.  
– As distortion control cannot be used in conjunction with interval timer shooting, settings have now been modified so that they cannot be enabled simultaneously.
– Electric current consumption has been reduced.
– When shooting in “P”, “S”, “A”, or “M” mode at an image size setting other than 13M 4224 ×3168 and an image quality setting of NRW (RAW) + Fine, NRW (RAW) + Normal, or NRW (RAW) + Basic, the image size setting switched to 13M 4224 ×3168 when the camera was turned off and then turned on again.  This issue has been resolved.

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In stock alert: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX (hard to find item)

B&H has it in stock now.

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Congrats Nikon!

Of course we still love Nikon! Congrats on the 50th anniversary of Nikon F-mount!

Thanks [email protected]

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Nikon’s PMA press release

That’s it: D3x, 35mm DX lens and the p&s cameras are the heart of Nikon’s show….

NIKON SHOWCASES LATEST OFFERINGS AT PMA 2009, PROVIDING DIGITAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS OF ALL LEVELS

New COOLPIX Line-Up, Nikon D3X and AF-S DX NIKKOR 35MM f/1.8G Lens Continue Nikon Tradition of Quality, Value and Performance

PMA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW, BOOTH # H240, LAS VEGAS (March 3, 2009) – Attendees of the 2009 PMA International Convention and Trade Show can see Nikon’s entire line of award-winning digital imaging solutions, software products and accessories, including eight new high performing, stylish, easy-to-use COOLPIX digital cameras. Visitors to the Nikon Booth # H240 can also experience the groundbreaking Nikon D3X and the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35MM f/1.8G lens, as well as enter to win one of three Nikon COOLPIX S60 cameras, signed by Ashton Kutcher, the star of Nikon’s integrated campaign.

At PMA, Nikon celebrates the 50th anniversary of its legendary F-mount lens-mounting system, employed on the company’s lens-interchangeable SLR cameras and NIKKOR lenses. Only Nikon has sustained an original lens mount for such an extraordinary period, ensuring that photography enthusiasts and professionals can continue to leverage their previous investments, while still taking advantage of new innovations. At PMA, Nikon will display the full range of world-class NIKKOR lenses. 

The lenses represent a part of Nikon’s complete high-performance Digital Imaging System featured at PMA, including the complete line of digital SLR cameras, the full COOLPIX line of cameras and accessories, high-quality COOLSCAN scanners, I-TTL capable Speedlight systems and other accessories. When combined with the latest Nikon software, the complete product line demonstrates the strength of the total digital imaging solution Nikon can offer photographers and imaging professionals.

Also, Nikon will showcase gallery-quality fine art reproductions created using the end-to-end workflow solution developed in close collaboration with HP. This solution, developed specifically for fine art reproduction, is optimized for the new Nikon D3X camera and the HP Designjet Z3200 Photo Printer, in addition to the Nikon D3 camera. 

Attendees are encouraged to experience Nikon’s entire line of photographic, digital imaging and optical solutions, including Nikon’s Sport Optics products, on display at the PMA 2009 tradeshow, from March 3-5 at exhibitor booth # H240. For more information, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.

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Adobe releases Final Lightroom 2.3 & Camera Raw 5.3 updates for Nikon D3x

Lightroom 2.3 update (March 3, 2009):

The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® 2.3 update includes these enhancements:

  • Additional camera support for the Nikon D3X and Olympus E-30 
  • Includes several corrections for issues introduced by previous Lightroom 2 releases

Download it here.

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50th anniversary of Nikon F-mount

Well this is not a joke – Nikon just had an official news release for the 50th anniversary of Nikon F-mount and a new… logo:

f-mount_50th_logo

Couldn’t they find a better way of celebrating this milestone?

Here is the complete text:

Longest history among lens mounts for 35mm-format SLR interchangeable lenses/cameras

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the 50th anniversary of its legendary F-mount lens-mounting system, employed on the company’s lens-interchangeable SLR cameras and NIKKOR lenses. Apart from Nikon, no other maker has been able to sustain its original lens mount for such an extraordinary period.

The Nikon F-mount was first employed on Nikon’s earliest lens-interchangeable SLR camera, the Nikon F, released in June 1959. Nikon has consistently utilized the same mount without changing its basic structure, even as other SLR camera manufacturers found it necessary to alter their lens mounts in response to changing technologies, such as autofocus compatibility and digitalization.

One of the biggest advantages of lens-interchangeable SLR cameras is that users are able to choose from a larger selection of lenses. Maintaining the same basic structure of lens mount for a longer period means a broader, constantly growing array of compatible lenses. For this reason, the lens mount is an extremely important and symbolic element for both photography enthusiasts and professionals, who are able to benefit from ongoing use of their carefully selected collection of lenses. The Nikon F-mount, employed for even the latest, most advanced digital SLRs, has received and continues to garner the highest evaluations as a reliable, long-serving lens mount.

Evolution of the Nikon F-mount

  • Introduced on Nikon’s first lens-interchangeable SLR, the Nikon F (1959)
  • Auto aperture indexing enables automatic setting of maximum aperture (1977)
  • Program auto exposure mode compatibility (1981)
  • Aperture information exchange with the camera body through CPU communication (1983)
  • Autofocus compatibility (1983)
  • Digital SLR cameras compatibility (1995)

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Apple releases Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 2.5 for Nikon D3x

The updated software adds support for two new cameras: Nikon D3X and Epson R-D1x (did you see that new rangefinder?). It also addresses issues related to specific cameras and overall stability. Download it here.

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