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Nikon Unveils D3x 24.5MP Digital SLR

nikon d3x

Nikon has announced the D3x, its newest full frame professional DSLR. With 24.5 megapixel sensor the D3x has double the resolution of the sports / news oriented D3 model.

The Nikon D3x aimed at commercial, high fashion, fine art and landscape photographers, features an all-new 24.5-megapixel (6048 x 4032) CMOS sensor, ISO range of 100 – 1600 extendable up to 6400 (equivalent) and down to ISO 50 (equivalent), 5 fps shooting, 920,000 dot 3 inch VGA LCD monitor with Live View, 51-point autofocus, EXPEED image processing and HDMI output.

Key Features

  • 24.5 megapixel FX format CMOS sensor with high signal-to-noise ratio, wide dynamic range and 12-channel readout.
  • ISO 100 – 1600: extendable up to 6400 (equivalent) and down to ISO 50 (equivalent).
  • 5fps consecutive shooting (7fps in DX Crop mode)
  • EXPEED image processing engine with 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing for superb tonal gradation.
  • Advanced Scene Recognition System combines the camera’s metering and AF sensors for precise exposures and sharply defined images.
  • Multi-CAM3500FX 51-point AF system. Individually selectable or configurable in 9-point, 21-point and 51-point coverage settings.
  • Picture Controls streamline in-camera image processing by enabling customization of image parameters before capture and offer complete control over sharpening, contrast, brightness, hue and saturation in various color modes.
  • 920,000-dot 3-inch VGA LCD monitor with wide, 170-degree viewing angle.
  • Live View with Autofocus enables composition of images using the LCD monitor. Two modes are supported: Handheld or Tripod.
  • Two Crop Modes: DX format and 5:4 ratio. The DX crop mode can be automatically enabled when a DX lens is attached.
  • Quick response: approx. 40 ms shutter-lag and 55 ms viewfinder black-out.
  • Highly accurate, durable Kevlar/carbon fiber-composite shutter unit: Standard rating of 300, 000 cycles, with a maximum shutter speed of 1/8,000 sec and flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec.
  • Active D-Lighting enables superior high-contrast images by automatically applying tone compensation at the moment of capture.
  • Dual CF card slots: configurable for parallel (simultaneous) or serial (consecutive) recording.
  • HDMI video output interface enables connection to high-definition video systems.
  • Intuitive ergonomics with optimized button placement for fast and comfortable handling.
  • Durable magnesium alloy body built to withstand the rigors of the harshest of environments.
  • Wireless LAN and Ethernet support via optional Wireless Transmitter WT-4.
  • Optional GPS and wireless transmitter

Other features

  • Lateral chromatic aberration reduction creates images with a clear periphery using original image processing technology to significantly reduce color aberrations
  • Vignette Control effectively prevents reduction of light at the periphery
  • Optical viewfinder achieves approx. 100%*6 frame coverage and 0.7x*7 magnification in FX format
  • Three sensing areas: FX format (36 x 24), DX format (24 x 16), and 5:4 (30 x 24)
  • Customizable function button
  • Choice of black or white letters for shooting information display
  • AF fine adjustment with professional standard of accuracy
  • Compliant with HDMITM for high-definition image playback
  • Lets you shoot up to approx. 4,400 frames on a single battery charge*8

Price and Availability
The Nikon D3X will be available at Nikon Authorized Professional Dealers starting December 2008, and will be available for an estimated selling price of $7999.95.

Nikon D3x

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Nikon Coolpix P6000

The Nikon CoolPix P6000 is a 13.5 megapixel camera with a NIKKOR 4x zoom lens (35mm [135] film format equivalent: 28 – 112mm).

The Nikon P6000 also features a 2.7″ LCD monitor (230,000 pixels), ISO 64 – 1600 at full resolution (3200 and 6400 at three megapixels), NRW RAW format, and built-in global positioning system (GPS) receiver that records the exact location (latitude and longitude) where a picture was taken as ‘geotags’ in the image data. It also comes with the EXPEED image processing system, external flash option, and wired lan port.

Nikon Coolpix P6000 Features

  • 13.5 megapixel CCD (effective)
  • 4x wide-angle zoom lens (28 – 112 mm equiv.) with optical stabilization
  • 2.7″ LCD monitor (230,000 pixels)
  • ISO 64 – 1600 at full resolution (3200 and 6400 at three megapixels)
  • NRW RAW format (although “Windows Imaging Component” and “Windows only”)
  • Built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) records the exact location (latitude and longitude) where a picture was taken as ‘geotags’ in the image data (EXIF)
  • External flash and lens accessories
  • Wired LAN port
  • Face-priority AF
  • D-Lighting

Nikon P6000

Nikon P6000

Nikon Coolpix S710

The Nikon Coolpix S710 is a compact point and shoot digital camera featuring a 14.5 megapixel sensor, wideangle 3.6x zoom lens (35mm [135] film format equivalent: 28 – 101mm), and a 3-inch high-resolution LCD monitor.

The S710 also features optical image stablization, in camera red eye fix, manual exposure controls, and high ISO (up to 12800). It is available in Urban Black, Titanium Silver, Deep Red colors.

Nikon Coolpix S710 Features

  • 14.5 megapixel
  • NIKKOR wideangle 3.6x zoom lens
  • 4x anti-blur
  • 3-inch high-resolution LCD monitor
  • Exposure modes (P/S/A/M)
  • Scene Auto Selector
  • Smile detection
  • In-camera Red-eye Fix
  • D-lighting
  • Durable stainless steel body

Nikon Coolpix S710

Nikon S710

Nikon Coolpix S610 / S610c

The Nikon Coolpix S610 and S610c are 10 megapixel point and shoot digital cameras with the worlds fastest start up time for cameras of this calss. They feature a 3 inch high resolution LCD monitor, a wide angle 4x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilisation and smile and blink detection. The S610c also ads wifi support. They are available in Smoke Grey, Deep Red and Midnight Black.

Nikon CooolPix S610 / S610c Features

  • 10.0 Megapixels
  • 4x Wide-Angle Zoom
  • Huge, Bright 3.0-inch Wide-Angle of View High Resolution LCD
  • New EXPEED image processing
  • Optical VR Image Stabilization
  • Scene Auto Selector
  • Smile Shutter and Blink Warning
  • 16 Scene Modes
  • High Quality TV Movies with Sound

Nikon S610

Nikon Coolpix S610

Nikon Coolpix S560

The Nikon Coolpix S560 is a sleek 10 megapixel camera that packs a wealth of advanced functions into the most compact body in the world for its class. The S560 features a 5x optical zoom with optical vibration reduction, 2.7″ screen, ISO3200 (at 3mp), as well as face, smile and blink detection.

Nikon Coolpix S560 Features

  • 10.0 megapixel
  • NIKKOR 5x zoom lens
  • 3x anti-blur
  • 2.7-inch LCD monitor
  • Scene Auto Selector
  • Smile and Blink detection
  • In-camera Red-eye Fix
  • Durable aluminum body

Nikon Coolpix S560

Nikon S560

Nikon Coolpix S60

The Nikon Coolpix S60 is an ultra compact point and shoot camera featuring a huge 3.5″ touchscreen, 10 megapixel sensor with anti-shake, a 5x optical zoom lens, smile shutter, and HDMI connectivity. The S60 will be available in a choice of Purplish Black, Pearl White, Bordeaux Red, Red, Pale Pink, or Rich Gold.

Nikon Coolpix S60 Features

  • 10.0 Megapixels
  • 5x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
  • New EXPEED Image Processing
  • Optical VR Image Stabilization
  • New, Amazing, Bright 3.5-inch High Resolution TOUCH PANEL LCD offers 160º Wide-Angle of Views
  • Customizable Touch Panel Display
  • 17 Scene Modes
  • High Quality TV Movies with Sound
  • ISO 3200
  • 20 MB of internal memory
  • Smile and Blink detection
  • In-camera Red-eye Fix
  • D-lighting
  • Durable aluminum body

Nikon Coolpix S60

Nikon S60

Nikon S60 Colors

Nikon D700 Review at Luminous Landscape

The Nikon D700 is a full-frame DSLR camera features 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, 51-point AF system, 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes, ISO range from 200-6400 can be expanded to range from ISO 100 (Lo-1) to 25,600 (Hi-2), 0.12-second start-up speed, high-speed UDMA CF cards that will enable recording speeds up to 35 megabytes/second, Continuous shooting up to 5 frames per second, Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System, and a three-Inch, super-density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor.

Luminous Landscape has reviwed the Nikon D700 and posted their thoughts on the new full frame prosumer model. They write: "At any sensitivity up to ISO 1600 there’s little of concern in terms of low noise. Uncanny. At ISO 3200 a slight bit of luminance noise appears, but it can be easily removed in post. ISO 6200 is still eminently usable, and even ISO 12,000 equivalent is acceptable for reportage.

Nikon D700

Read more about the Nikon D700 here

Nikon D700 Available for Pre-Order

Amazon has wasted no time getting product pages up for the Nikon D700, and they are now accepting pre-orders. See the following links below for the respective pre-order pages and prices for the D700:

Nikon D700 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Nikon D700 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

Read more about the Nikon D700