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21 Sep 08 NIKON UNVEILS NEW D40 - THE SMALLEST AND EASIEST-TO-USE NIKON DIGITAL SLR EVER [DETAILED PRESS RELEASE]

* D40 Inherits Incredible Quality from ’s Photographic Expertise, Making it Easy for Everyone to Take Breathtaking
* Features an All-New, Visually Intuitive Interface, In-Camera Editing and Built-In Help Features for Just $599.95** With a 3X -Nikkor Lens
MELVILLE, NY, NOVEMBER 16, 2006 - , (www..com) the world leader in high quality digital imaging, precision and imaging technology, today unveiled its new D40, the latest addition to its comprehensive line of cameras. Designed to bring the performance, excitement and experience of ’s cameras to more customers than ever before, the D40 is an ultra-compact, lightweight 6.1-effective D-SLR that offers simplified new features, exceptional speed and a redesigned, visually-intuitive menu system that brings consumers a whole new level of simplicity in a . The D40 also incorporates handling and performance advantages that eliminate the frustrations often associated with compact , making it ideal for anyone who wants to capture spectacular digital without complication.

“ cameras have gained substantial interest among consumers looking for higher-quality and faster handling response,” said Edward Fasano, general manager for marketing, SLR System Products at Inc. “But perceived complexity and bulkiness of some models has discouraged some customers. With the D40, addresses these challenges with incredible ease of use, compactness and a remarkable range of features and technologies. Consumers can enjoy the satisfaction of quality by simply pressing the shutter button and getting beautiful with vibrant colors, stunning and outstanding detail. With the D40, even first-time camera users will be thrilled with their results.”

Outstanding
The D40 features a high- 6.1-effective DX Format and a highly advanced Image Processing Engine. Combined, these features produce exceptional image detail with vivid, true-to-life colors.

The D40 combines sophisticated exposure automation with options for complete user control to help make it the ideal camera for anyone ready to explore their creative potential with . Using ’s exclusive Metering II, the D40 assures accurate , even in difficult lighting conditions. Its frame-wide 420- sensor instantly and automatically assesses and compares each scene’s brightness, contrast and color with a built-in database of information from over 30,000 real-world lighting scenarios, before setting the accurate exposure. For those who want more control over their shots, alternative metering options, such as spot metering, center-weighted metering and exposure compensation, are also available.

Precise, Quick Response
One of the hallmarks of ’s cameras is how fast they operate, not only when capturing , but also when recording them to the camera’s SD card. The D40 proudly carries this tradition forward; the camera powers up and is ready to shoot in only 0.18 seconds.

With minimal shutter lag time and the ability to shoot 2.5 frames per second, up to 100 (in JPEG Normal mode), the D40 is ready to capture priceless expressions or special moments perfectly. are instantly processed and rapidly recorded to the SD card. Bright, clear preview are also displayed in an instant on the D40’s 2.5-inch color LCD monitor.

The D40’s three-area auto-focus system also adds to the camera’s overall speed, delivering fast and precise focus under varying shooting conditions. Incorporating ’s advanced Multi-CAM 530 AF Sensor Module, the three-area AF system, with central cross-type sensor operation, adds effective new focusing options and ensures greater ability to capture that .

Designed for Life as it Happens
The D40 brings the fun, excitement and superior of to everyone. Its compact size and ideal ergonomics make it the solution for anytime, anywhere. Its bright and sharp , with 0.8x magnification, ensures precise composition.

After shooting, share your new with family and friends, or check , exposure and focus on the D40’s large 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot high- color LCD monitor, which provides the ability to enlarge your shot up to 19 times. The operating menus have been carefully designed with color schemes and large fonts for quick, easy navigation through the camera’s options. Also, the newly introduced assist help you select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing illustrative end-result typical of that setting.

The D40’s innovative information display can be shown in Classic format or with the new Graphic and Wallpaper formats for Digital Vari-Program modes and Program Auto, Shutter-priority Auto, Aperture-priority Auto and Manual (P/S/A/M) exposure modes.

The camera boasts refined ergonomics and design, born from ’s extensive experience designing successful high performance for more than 50 years. The D40’s size, layout and operation of all controls are designed for maximum ease-of-use. The result is an incredibly compact, light that is comfortable to handle and can go anywhere, anytime.

Creativity at Your Finger Tips
For anyone just beginning to enjoy the added performance and versatility of , creative shooting is as simple as rotating the D40’s Digital Vari-Program mode dial. The camera has eight preconfigured program modes that optimize the camera’s performance for specific shooting conditions, allowing to take great in challenging conditions that might otherwise be confusing or time-consuming. In Portrait mode, for example, the camera automatically optimizes the color, hue, and levels to capture the most flattering skin tones, softens the focus of the background to emphasize the face and applies a milder form of in-camera sharpening. The D40 includes a new Off mode that shuts off the camera’s and boosts its ISO, so users can easily take in places where is not allowed, inappropriate, or when they prefer the look of natural light. Users can also select from other Digital-Vari Program modes including Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports, Night Landscape or Night Portrait. As users gain experience with the camera, the D40 offers advanced controls that offer greater creative control over the look and feel of their .

D40 will enjoy the camera’s Image Optimize menu options that closely tailor results to the scene at hand, the intended use of an image or to the ’s custom preference. , tone (contrast), color, and hue optimization are controlled by the user-selected choice of Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black-and-White.

The D40 also features an image Retouch menu, with exclusive in-camera editing functions that promise to keep D40 shooters engaged when they’re not busy shooting. Options within the Retouch menu include:

- D-Lighting: Automatically balances underexposed portions of an image to enhance detail in these areas, without affecting the highlights of the .
- In-camera Red-eye Correction: Automatically removes the annoying red-eye effect sometimes caused by .
- Trim: can be trimmed to produce smaller cropped versions of any file on the for greater creative freedom and greater efficiency.
- Image Overlay: Merges a pair of selected RAW files to create a composite image within the camera as a RAW or JPEG file. This feature is especially useful when trying to create a soft-focus effect with two similar .
- Monochrome settings: Convert any color image in the camera into a pleasing monochromatic , either in black-and-white, sepia or cyanotype.
- Filter Effects: Emulate and apply the effects of a skylight or a warming filter to any image stored on the . A Color Balance menu within filter effects can also be used to make subtle shifts in color.
- Small : Create a smaller version of any image in the camera for easy sharing and faster download.

Total Package: The Advantage
One of the key advantages cameras offer is access to ’s extensive system of , Speedlights and accessories. The D40 is compatible with all AF-S and AF-I Nikkor *, and comes packaged with a new 3X 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX -Nikkor lens that incorporates cutting-edge optical technologies, such as ED glass and aspherical lens elements. This lens offers users a popular 3x range, which conveniently covers angles that meet the needs of everything from tight portraits to wide-angle landscapes.

The D40 is also compatible with ’s range of i-TTL technology enabled Speedlights including the SB-800, SB-600 and the recently introduced SB-400. A perfect companion for the D40, the SB-400 is an ultra-compact, lightweight Speedlight which is ideal for photographing subjects at extended distances or illuminating subjects with a softer, more natural appearing lighting effect with its bounce capability. With a guide number of over 98 feet the SB-400 provides all of the power and coverage that a D40 customer may demand for shooting group shots and reducing harsh shadows. All of the SB-400’s settings can be controlled automatically by the camera’s metering system or manually from the camera’s built-in menus. Keeping with the D40s remarkable ease-of-use, using the SB 400 Speedlight is as simple as sliding it on, turning it on and shooting.

The D40 comes with ’s PictureProject software that makes transferring, organizing and sharing fun and easy. The camera also includes a 30-day trial version for Capture NX software (optional), ’s award-winning software that dramatically simplifies editing for JPEG, TIFF and RAW (NEF) format . Designed specifically for , Capture NX software provides a unique and easy-to-understand interface with tools that need, but without the level of complexity and clutter of other applications. Its patented new U Point™ technology simplifies editing by enabling to enhance specific areas of a selectively, without the use of masks, selections, or layers. Capture NX also helps users realize the full potential of ’s RAW (NEF) file, with robust processing for the highest quality results from NEF files.

The D40 camera and the new 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX -Nikkor lens will be packaged together and made available beginning December 2006 for an estimated selling price of $599.95**. For more information, please visit www..com.

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, At the Heart of the Image™. Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision and imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional . Inc. distributes the Total Imaging System of consumer and professional cameras, Nikkor , Speedlights and System Accessories; COOLPIX® compact ; COOLSCAN® digital scanners; ; software products and sports and recreational . At the heart of every camera is ’s Exclusive Feature System, making it easy for anyone to take amazing digital . Through the Spirit Initiative™, the company, plays an active role in supporting aspiring and advanced through a variety of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. For more information, dial (800) -US or visit www..com, which links all levels of to the web’s most comprehensive learning and sharing communities.

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21 Sep 08 NIKON’S NEW D80™ DIGITAL SLR CAMERA BRINGS ADVANCED PERFORMANCE AND UNMATCHED CREATIVE CONTROL TO PHOTO ENTHUSIASTS

* 10.2 D80 Offers Outstanding Performance, Ease Of Use, Versatile Personal Control and Exciting In-Camera Editing Tools
* All New 7.5x 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S IF-ED DX Nikkor Lens Included with the D80 Outfit Creates a Compelling Option for Enthusiasts

MELVILLE, NY, AUGUST 9, 2006 - Building on the extraordinary success of the D70 and D70s, ® (www..com) today introduced the new D80™ camera - an impressively featured, high performance camera that incorporates ’s latest digital and photographic technologies, and offers advanced features as well as automated operation to satisfy any with the passion to create beautiful and preserve special moments. With a new 10.2 effective DX Format and an exclusive high- color processing engine inherited from ’s latest professional cameras, the D80 can render with incredible , sharp detail and vibrant color that is unmatched in this class of cameras. And it can shoot these fast - at speeds of up to 3 frames per second, for up to 100 (in JPEG Normal mode), ensuring that the camera’s always ready for the next fleeting moment.

The D80 works with the efficiency and grace of a fine-tuned instrument, powering up in only 0.18 seconds and capturing a with an imperceptible shutter lag time of just 80 milliseconds (0.08 seconds). A new 11-area auto-focus system detects focus with superb precision and can even track a moving subject across the frame, shifting focus instantly and automatically to any of the 11 auto-focus points that detect the subject. The D80’s large, bright 0.94x affords a remarkable view not found in many , making critical composition easier and more pleasing. The camera’s rechargeable can last up to 2700 shots on a single charge, while also providing a real-time Fuel Gauge of the percentage of charge remaining in the at all times. And like all cameras, the D80 feels solid and substantial while being both compact and comfortable. But more experienced enthusiasts will admire the D80 most for its bevy of creative controls and features that make with the camera so much more enjoyable and rewarding. Its new Optimize image menu, for instance, offers complete control over the look and feel of your , allowing you to boost and create with vivid color, or shoot black-and-white with a choice of four filtration effects, or even create your own custom look that expresses personal style and creativity. Other creative tools include an all-new image Retouch menu for in-camera , built-in i-TTL control with the ability to control up to two remote groups of Speedlights, as well as over 32 Custom settings to customize several attributes of the camera’s performance.

“The D70 and D70s cameras proved to be extraordinarily successful due to the excellent value they offered to passionate enthusiasts when each was introduced. They offered an ideal balance of features, performance, innovation and price, making them appealing to a very broad range of . With the introduction of the D80, is significantly raising the bar for a camera in this class,” said Edward Fasano, general manager for Marketing, SLR System Products at Inc. “By bringing high-end features and technologies inherited from our professional line of cameras to the passionate enthusiast, while making the camera simpler and more enjoyable to use, we believe the D80 will represent the ’sweet spot’ for anyone looking for a new level of camera performance and value. Paired with the new 7.5x 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S IF-ED DX -Nikkor lens, the D80’s performance and versatility becomes even more compelling for consumers,” he added.

Unrivaled
At the heart of any lies its image processing engine - a sophisticated processor that determines, among other things, the overall color rendering and of taken with the camera. One of the key advances developed for the D80 is ’s own high- image processing engine that inherits best-of-breed technologies from ’s latest professional cameras, including color independent analog pre-conditioning and high-precision 12-bit processing algorithms, which combine to produce natural-looking that benefit from faithful color and tone reproduction. A new dedicated high-performance processing chip greatly accelerates performance on all levels, while also achieving lower power consumption, assuring more per charge.
The D80 also benefits from ’s exclusive Metering II, to ensure accurate exposures, even in the most challenging lighting conditions. Evaluating, rather than merely measuring or averaging the true content of each scene, input from the system’s frame-wide 420- sensor is automatically referenced against an onboard database of over 30,000 scenes from actual to calculate final exposure value. Variable Center-Weighted metering and Spot metering centered on the active focus area are also available, as are exposure compensation and auto exposure bracketing. Sophisticated exposure automation combined with options for complete user control help to make the D80 an ideal high-performance for passionate enthusiasts.

Speed to Burn
One of the hallmarks of ’s cameras is how fast they operate, not only when capturing , but also when processing them. The D80 proudly carries this tradition forward. Not only is the camera powered up and ready to shoot in only 0.18 seconds, it also reacts at blazing speeds when the shutter button is pressed. With a minimal shutter lag time of just 80 milliseconds (0.08 seconds), and the ability to shoot 3 frames per second up to 100 (in JPEG Normal mode), the camera is ready to shoot whenever that priceless expression or special moment presents itself. shot are processed instantly and recorded rapidly to the inserted SD card. Preview are also displayed near instantly.
The D80’s new 11-area auto-focus system also fulfills its role in the overall speed of the camera, delivering fast and precise focus under varying shooting conditions. Adopting a refined version of ’s advanced Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor Module, this new 11-area AF system with center area wide-frame operation adds effective new focusing options that will instill greater confidence in getting the desired shot. An all-new Auto-Area AF mode measures all eleven focus areas and automatically determines which of them are on the primary subject.

Creativity Comes Standard
The D80 is designed to inspire creativity at every level. For this reason, the camera includes a wide assortment of features and tools to empower all kinds of users, ranging from the novice to the seasoned pro, to pursue their creative vision, instantly and right from within the camera.
D80 will enjoy the camera’s built-in Multiple Exposure mode for unique composite image effects, or the Optimize menu options that closely tailor results to the scene at hand or the intended use of an image or to a custom preference of the . Optimization of sharpening, tone (contrast), color, and hue is controlled by the user-selected choice of Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black-and-White. The black-and-white mode can be customized using red, green, yellow and orange filter effects as well as image sharpening and tone compensation.

The D80 also features an all-new image Retouch menu, with exclusive in-camera editing functions that will certainly keep D80 users engaged when they’re not busy shooting. Options within the Retouch menu include:

* D-Lighting: Automatically balances underexposed portions of an image to enhance detail in these areas, without affecting the highlights of the
* In-camera Red-eye Correction: Automatically removes the annoying red-eye effect sometimes caused by .
* Trim: can be trimmed within the camera to produce smaller files with reduced display sizes for easy sharing or greater efficiency for specific end purposes.
* Image Overlay: Merges a pair of selected RAW files taken with the D80 to create a composite image within the camera as a RAW or JPEG file. This feature is especially useful when trying to create a soft-focus effect with two similar
* Monochrome settings: Monochrome settings can be applied to any color image in the camera, to convert it to a pleasing monochromatic , either in black-and-white, sepia or cyanotype
* Filter Effects: Can be used to emulate and apply the effects of a Skylight filter or a Warming filter to any image stored on the inserted . A Customized Color menu within filter effects can also be used to make subtle shifts in color to any image in the camera.

For anyone just beginning to enjoy the added performance and versatility of , creative shooting is as simple as rotating the Digital Vari-Program mode dial on the camera. The D80 has seven preconfigured program modes to optimize the camera for specific shooting conditions and greatly increase the chances of taking a great . In “Portrait” Mode, for example, the camera automatically optimizes the color, hue, and levels to capture the most flattering skin tones, softens the focus of the background to emphasize the face and applies a milder form of in-camera sharpening. Users can choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports, Night Landscape or Night Portrait.

The D80 also offers creative ways to share , with its built-in Pictmotion slideshow feature, which includes style selections that control transitions and background music. Shows can be enjoyed on the 2.5-inch LCD, or complete with audio on a television when connected via the supplied AV cable.

Creature Comfort
The D80 features refined ergonomics and design, borne from ’s extensive experience designing successful for over 50 years. As a result, the camera is incredibly comfortable to use and handle, and incorporates several new features that enhance its usability. The D80 features a large and bright with large 0.94x magnification to ensure the clearest view possible for precise composition. Included is a built-in diopter adjustment control knob also makes it easier to fine-tune the view to match eyesight. The ’s integrated grid display can also be turned on to assist with composition.
A large new 2.5-inch 230,000-dot high- LCD provides an ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle from all directions. Navigating the spacious preview of your is easy with a new dedicated button, magnifying on screen up to 25 times their original size. A new RGB histogram display aids in evaluating exposures with greater precision. Other playback options include single frame, 4 or 9-image thumbnail display, an improved histogram display and highlight point display. A new menu interface featuring refinements to the carefully chosen color scheme and increased font size makes navigation easier on the eye, easier to understand and easier to use. Menus can be customized to display only selected items using the new “My Menu” set.

The D80 is slimmer and more compact than its predecessors, and remains true to ’s commitment to intuitive operation. The size, layout and operation of all buttons and controls are designed for maximum ease of use.

System Strength
With the D80, users also have complete and seamless compatibility with ’s extensive Total Digital Imaging System, and the camera is designed to take advantage of many of the technologies built into accessories. The D80’s powerful built-in Speedlight is compatible with ’s Creative Lighting System, and can wirelessly control up to two groups of Speedlights in full TTL mode, taking the guesswork out of multiple . Compatible Speedlights within the Creative Lighting System include the SB-800, SB-600 and ’s Wireless Close-up Speedlight Systems, featuring the SB-R200.
The D80 also offers unprecedented compatibility with ’s extensive selection of AF Nikkor as well as new DX Nikkor , which are designed exclusively for use with DX format cameras. Nikkor , famous for optical superiority, add to the D80’s ability to deliver outstanding .

The D80 will also have an optional MB-D80 pack available, extending the shooting capability in an ergonomic design that adds shooting stability. Able to run on either one or two EN-EL3e rechargeable or six AA-size , the pack also features an additional command dial and alternative buttons for shutter release and AE-Lock/AF-Lock that make vertical shooting more comfortable.

The D80 is also fully compatible with Capture NX software (available for purchase separately), ’s highly versatile and elegantly simple new editing solution designed to help tap the full potential of NEF (RAW) . Featuring an innovative user interface that provides easier access to powerful and visually intuitive enhancement tools, Capture NX’s powerful image processing and editing tools can also be applied to JPEG and TIFF files to satisfy a broader range of photofinishing needs and applications.

The D80 will be available beginning September 2006 for an estimated selling price of $999.95** for body only and $1299.95** for body and lens outfit, including the new 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S IF-ED DX Nikkor Lens. For more information, please visit www..com.

About
, At the Heart of the Image™. Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision and imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional . Inc. distributes the Total Imaging System of consumer and professional cameras, Nikkor , Speedlights and System Accessories; COOLPIX® compact ; COOLSCAN® digital scanners; ; software products and sports and recreational . At the heart of every camera is ’s Exclusive Feature System, making it easy for anyone to take amazing digital . Through the Spirit Initiative™, the company, plays an active role in supporting aspiring and advanced through a variety of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. For more information, dial (800) -US or visit www..com, which links all levels of to the web’s most comprehensive learning and sharing communities.

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21 Sep 08 Nikon Introduces All-New Capture NX Software

Powerful and Intuitive New Software Simplifies Workflow While Reducing the Time and Effort Required to Edit and Process

MELVILLE, NY (February 21, 2006) - (www..com) today introduced Capture NX, an all-new image processing and editing software that gives digital powerful tools complimented by simple and visual operation that streamlines their workflow. Capture NX, the next generation of ’s popular Capture software, inherits the robust RAW (NEF) processing from Capture 4.4, and combines these with brand new features such as Nik Software, Inc.’s revolutionary, patented U Point™ technology, seamless image-browsing and advanced batch-processing , superior color management control and comprehensive system compatibility with ’s Digital Imaging System. Capture NX’s intuitive interface design offers a rewarding experience and delivers powerful performance while maintaining an ease-of-use that is welcomed by enthusiasts of all skill levels.

In addition to providing cutting-edge features and for ’s Electronic Format (NEF) files, Capture NX also makes editing and processing of JPEG and TIFF files created by virtually any simple and easy*. With its wide-ranging features, user-friendly interface and powerful performance, Capture NX makes visually intuitive, allowing you to immediately see the effects as they are applied as well as providing access to a wide range of enhancement tools.

“With the introduction of Capture NX, offers an exciting new way to edit and process that is both powerful and visually intuitive while speeding up their workflow,” said Michael Rubin, senior manager for Software Products at Inc. “Capture NX continues the NEF file link between our models while adding revolutionary U Point editing technology that benefits all owners. We’re confident will find great use for this amazing new technology,” he added.

Exclusive New U Point Technology

Capture NX’s exclusive U Point technology is revolutionary in its approach to enable edits to portions of an image, or an entire image, without requiring the to manually outline or mask the editable area. U Point technology achieves this by using “Control Points” - simple, interactive points that can be placed anywhere in an image and can be instructed to affect very specific characteristics of the image. For example, if a wanted to enhance the tone of a certain color that appears in an image, without adversely affecting the neighboring portions of the image, he or she can do so by simply placing a control point on the color and defining the enhancement, which can be reflected locally or globally. Enhancements can be instantly adjusted, canceled or added with ease, without compromising the original quality of the image. Control Points powered by U Point technology are perfectly compatible with the NEF file’s Instruction Set structure. Control Points include Color Control Points, Black, White, and Neutral Control Points and Red-Eye Reduction Control Points.

Capture NX software is further complemented by a suite of features and tools that include the following:
- Sophisticated Edit List: A master control list of Capture NX features and enhancements. Anything that affects an image will have an Edit List entry. Entries can be removed, altered, or duplicated from this list without any destructive effects on the integrity of an image.
- Expanded Power of the NEF file format: Capture NX further extends the NEF file format by incorporating U Point technology, giving users the ability to save and undo the effects of Control Points on an NEF image at any time. JPEG and TIFF saved in the NEF file format can also take advantage of this feature.
- Powerful Image Browser: Capture NX’s Browser is capable of labeling, sorting and editing, all while browsing . Users can apply most of Capture NX’s features and editing directly onto via thumbnails within the Browser, saving a great deal of time while allowing users to bypass opening each file in the Capture NX’s editor.
- Improved batch processing: Capture NX supports various batch processing methods, and is especially useful in applying a predefined series of adjustments to several at once.
- Selective tools: Capture NX includes selective tools for enhancements including Selective Application Brush, Lasso and Marquee, Gradient and Fill/Remove.
- Color Management control: Capture NX features a reinforced color management system with on-screen Soft Proofing for advanced control of how colors from an image correspond to colors that a printer can produce. Options for this feature include Perceptual, , Relative Colorimetric and Absolute Colorimetric.
- Exclusive Capture Features: Capture NX inherits powerful functions from Capture 4.4 software, including Color Aberration Control, D-Lighting, Image Dust-Off, Vignette Control and Fisheye-to-Rectilinear Image Transformation. A new Distortion Control has been added to help control pincushion and barrel distortion effects.

’s new Capture NX software represents the nexus of ’s integrated digital imaging components, such as cameras, , software, Speedlights, and accessories, and allows to yield the highest performance from their equipment.

Capture NX new software is scheduled for delivery during Spring 2006. Pricing, availability and upgrade information will be released prior to delivery. will preview the new Capture NX software from February 26-March 1, 2006 at the PMA trade show in Orlando, Florida, Booth #2603 and at additional shows throughout the year.

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21 Sep 08 Nikon Unveils the New D200 Digital SLR Camera

10.2 D200 Delivers Outstanding with Blazing Speed, Rugged Construction and Intelligent Features

MELVILLE, NY (November 1, 2005) - (www..com) today introduced the highly anticipated new D200 - a precision-engineered, high performance camera designed to satisfy the requirements of passionate and demanding . Combining brand new technologies with advanced features inherited from ’s venerable D2X professional camera, the D200 incorporates more must-have features than any other camera in its class, enabling to capture in a way once reserved only for professionals.

The D200 promises an extremely satisfying shooting experience, with a winning combination of quality, performance, construction and advanced system features. Employing a newly developed 10.2 effective DX Format , the D200 captures with remarkable and clarity. Its sophisticated 1005- Metering II system ensures ideal exposures while an advanced image processing engine renders with superb clarity and smooth color gradations. The D200 reacts with lighting speed, powering-up in a mere 0.15 seconds, and firing in an imperceptible 50 millisecond shutter release lag time. It can shoot five frames per second with a drastically shortened blackout time of just 105 milliseconds between shots. Its large, bright offers 0.94x magnification for comfortable and precise composition while a new 2.5 inch provides ultra-wide 170 degrees viewing angle from all directions. With an all new 11-area Autofocus system, robust control of ’s i-TTL Creative Lighting System and advanced Wi-Fi image-transmission options*, the D200 is a perfect fit for discriminating and a natural choice for wedding, event and action .

“ has spent considerable time and effort to truly understand the qualities and features desire in an advanced camera. The D200 embodies this research and delivers a camera that’s built to the requirements of passionate , and meets demands for , speed, precision, and ultimate . The D200 represents an unmatched combination of quality, performance and value that’s hard to resist,” said Edward Fasano, general manager for Marketing, Products, at Inc. “The D200 is hands-down the most capable camera in its category.”

SMARTER

The D200 embodies a host of intelligent technologies that deliver remarkably precise control and accurate automatic features. Equipped with ’s exclusive 1,005 Metering II, the D200 seamlessly determines ideal exposures even in complex lighting conditions. Capturing scene elements including brightness, contrast and color content with a unique 1,005- RGB-enabled sensor, this advanced system employs further improved algorithms for even better evaluation of large area highlight and shadow detail. The Metering II light metering system also uses an onboard database of detailed exposure information from over 30,000 actual against which instantaneous real-time comparisons are made as part of determining exposures. Rather than merely looking at light levels, a complex, yet transparent evaluation of overall scene content takes place, ensuring highly accurate exposures, even in challenging lighting conditions.

The 10.2 effective on the D200 incorporates a high-speed 4-channel data output and a new Optical Low Pass Filter that significantly reduces any incidence of moir© as well as color fringing and shifting. Furthermore, 4-channel output allows the D200 to inherit the advanced image-processing engine of the D2x professional that combines color-independent preconditioning prior to A/D conversion with advanced processing algorithms to deliver fine color gradations with smooth, consistent transitions. can take advantage of the D200’s advanced image optimizing functionality that allows them to fine tune image characteristics such as , tone, color, , and hue. can also select from preset options like Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait and Black-and-White.

One of the most notable new features of the D200 is its all new 11-area AF system, convertible to a 7-wide area AF system, both based on ’s advanced Multi-Cam 1000 AF Sensor Module. Not only does this AF system support the with fast and precise under a variety of shooting conditions, but it also offers a pleasing array of functions for greater flexibility - allowing an individual area to be selected from either the 11-area AF or 7-wide area AF sensors for Single AF or making use of multiple sensors to enable Dynamic AF, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF and Group Dynamic AF.

Running out of power on the D200 is harder than ever, since in addition to its remarkable capacity of up to 1800 shots per charge, the D200 also features an intelligent power management Fuel Gauge feature that constantly monitors the ’s precise remaining power in 1% increments. It also displays the total number of shots taken on each charge as well as overall life of the , so can easily tell when to replace a .

The D200 is a wireless whiz, and features ’s advanced i-TTL wireless Speedlight control built right into the camera, as well as wireless image transfer over a 802.11b/g Wi-Fi network built into the optional WT-3 Wireless Transmitter (available Spring 2006). The camera’s powerful built-in Speedlight, capable of coverage for as wide as 18mm, features a Commander Mode that can wirelessly control up to two separate groups of an unlimited number of i-TTL speedlights such as the SB-800, SB-600 or SB-R200. The Commander Mode in the D200 can adjust compensation settings for each of the two groups on the fly, making light output control from speedlights placed in hard to reach locations simple and effortless.

FASTER

The D200 is faster than any other camera in its class, making its handling exceptionally responsive. The D200 can shoot continuously at up to five frames per second, capturing up to an impressive 37 JPEG ** or up to 22 NEF (RAW) , making it ideal for action, wedding and event . Featuring an industry leading power-up time of 0.15 seconds, the D200 is ready to shoot when the is ready. Its reduced shutter release time lag of 50 milliseconds is nearly undetectable and when shooting in its continuous burst mode of five frames per second, its shortened blackout time (between each successive shot) of just 105 milliseconds proves especially useful in keeping an eye on a moving subject.

STRONGER

The D200 is designed with long term durability, ruggedness and precision in mind. Built on a magnesium alloy chassis and body cover, the D200 combines light weight with high-level durability and protects performance integrity. It also features an enhanced environmental sealing system that helps protect exterior seams from potentially damaging moisture and dust. The D200’s double-bladed shutter unit is tested to well over 100,000 cycles, ensuring highly reliable performance year after year. The shutter unit also employs a refined mirror balance mechanism that allows the mirror to complete its motion cycle and reach a complete stop with virtually no image degrading mirror bounce.

The Ultimate Shooting Experience

is renowned for the distinct usability and handling of its , and the D200 continues this tradition. handling the camera will immediately notice its large, bright with 0.94x magnification that ensures the clearest view possible for precise composition. Viewing excellence is taken further with an expansive 2.5-inch high- LCD that provides an ultra-wide 170? viewing angle from all directions. It also offers the ability to magnify by up to 400% to enable to closely inspect for fine details while offering a selectable RGB histogram display, which allows to make better-informed exposure decisions through the viewing of a composite RGB histogram, or a separate histogram for each individual color channel. The D200 also features the largest top LCD panel among cameras in its class to convey maximum information at a glance with easy access to shooting data including shooting mode, condition, card information, gridline display, , F-stop and number of remaining shots.
Refined menus on the D200 offer a streamlined and visually enhanced view of camera setup and custom setting options. can access an expanded on-board Help feature to view brief descriptions of every one of the camera’s menu items. The D200 also features a “Recent Settings” menu that reflects the last 14 settings adjusted, offering a quick way to revisit these settings.

’s Digital Imaging System

Like all , the D200 also offers the advantages of compatibility with ’s superior and comprehensive Digital Imaging System. High is assured through compatibility with over 50 outstanding AF Nikkor , including ’s DX Nikkor engineered exclusively for use with and an extensive array of AF Nikkors designed for use on digital and SLRs. The D200 also offers compatibility with the Creative Lighting System, enabling high-precision with SB-800, SB-600 and the Wireless Close-up Lighting Systems. Outlined below are groundbreaking technologies and system features that enable to achieve results not possible with any other system:

New Wireless Transmitter WT-3 (Available Spring 2006)

is leading the imaging world with wireless image transfer technology via Wi-Fi. The D200 marks the announcement of the Wireless Transmitter WT-3, offering creative new ways to set up their workflow. The new IEEE802.11b/g compatible Wireless Transmitter WT-3 provides fast image transmission with improved security and compatibility with the latest protocols. It also provides alternative buttons for shutter release and AF-start as well as an extra command dial to facilitate more comfortable shooting in vertical format.

i-TTL Speedlight Technology

’s i-TTL speedlight technology is arguably the most robust and advanced speedlight system in the world, and holds limitless possibilities for all kinds of using creative lighting. i-TTL technology built-in to the D200 allows to wirelessly control in full TTL, up to 2 groups of Speedlights, with any number of individual speedlights in each group. can shed all cords and cables or the need to ever calculate and distance ratios, because the i-TTL systems is capable of making all exposure calculations in real time, wirelessly, during the exposure to deliver a perfect exposure in any situation. can even maintain full output control of each group of speedlights from the D200’s built-in speedlight. This technology can potentially distill an entire portrait lighting system into a small set of multiple SB800, SB600 or SB-R200 Speedlights.

Nikkor®

As a company that built its reputation with the superb quality of its , ’s renowned Nikkor® brand of offer D200 users a tremendous choice of over 50 high quality ranging from highly specialized exotic ones such as the AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED to broad range for everyday , such as the newly announced AF-S DX VR -Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens. The D200 is compatible with DX Nikkor that are optimized for ’s camera sensors as well as legendary AF Nikkor , delivering outstanding system flexibility. This ensures that D200 users will always find a high quality Nikkor lens that’s just perfect for their .

PictureProject and Capture 4.4 Software

The D200 will include a complimentary copy of ’s PictureProject software, a $49.95 value, and an easy-to-use yet powerful software application that provides image transfer, organization, editing, and design functions for JPEG and NEF (RAW) produced with the camera. PictureProject can also convert NEF (RAW) files to JPEG or TIFF format finished files, as well as save in the original NEF file format. PictureProject is an essential accessory and is compatible with the new D200 and all prior models and COOLPIX Models. The D200 is also compatible with Capture 4.4 software (sold separately), a new version of Capture that has the specifications to open NEF files from the D200 and all other models. This newest version features greatly enhanced NEF (RAW) processing as well as Capture Camera Control that allows remote when connected to a computer via the included USB cable or wirelessly using the new Wireless Transmitter WT-3 (sold separately). This versatility is especially useful when may need to continue shooting with their D200 while simultaneously having someone else edit incoming .

The NEF (RAW) files from the D200 comprise not only the RAW image data captured by the 10.2 effective but also a thumbnail image and a “Instruction Set” of the cameras settings at the time of shooting. NEF allows the Instruction Set data - such as , color balance and tone curves and more - to be adjusted for each recorded image at any time after shooting through the use of Capture software. Use of Capture also allows a NEF file to be saved as a NEF, ensuring a record of the original Instruction Set is always preserved, even if several newer Instruction Sets are saved to the file. This ensures that never loose the original settings and image data of a NEF (RAW) file, and reverting back to the original image requires just a few clicks in Capture software.

Version 4.4 of Capture software offers a flexible, stable and creative workflow approach for any in both professional and personal use through ’s unique approach referred to as the “Camera to NEF to Capture Dynamic Link” performance. Newly added features for Capture include automatic highlight recovery when using Exposure Compensation at values lower than 0 EV and conversion support in Tone Compensation.

The D200 will be available in late December 2005 for an estimated selling price of $1699.95***. For more information, please visit www..com.

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21 Sep 08 Nikon Introduces D70s Digital SLR Camera; Offers Upgrades to 2004’s “Camera of the Year”

6.1- D70s Features Internal and External Refinements to Become a Worthy Successor to the Venerable D70 Camera

MELVILLE, NY, APRIL 20, 2005 - Incorporating upgrades based on user feedback and advancement in technologies, ® (www..com) today introduced the D70s™ 6.1-effective camera. The D70s builds on the success of its popular predecessor, the D70, with multiple internal and external refinements including an improved autofocus system, larger LCD monitor, the addition of a remote cord port, new graphic user interface, among several other enhancements. Designed for a broad range of consumers from experienced and amateur to beginning enthusiasts and hobbyists, the D70s offers a proven track record of superior , robust performance, and advanced new features.

The D70s maintains leadership in its class of cameras and offers tremendous value to customers by combining various new and existing technologies into a comprehensive feature set. Its DX format 6.1-effective sensor is optimized to deliver with excellent and clarity. An improved autofocus system delivers enhanced performance, especially in Dynamic area AF and Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority modes. This combined with ’s unique Dynamic Buffer technology (that allows the camera to continuously take up to 144 at a speed of three per second*) makes the D70s even more responsive and when photographing fast moving subjects.

“’s commitment to its customers is exemplified with the introduction of the D70s. has taken an internationally best-selling camera and made it even more appealing to hobbyists and enthusiasts by incorporating a range of enhancements and new features that were based largely on the feedback we received from our customers and research findings,” said Steve Heiner, general manager of Systems for Inc. “The D70s now represents the best combination of performance and value for enthusiasts, and offers superb , advanced speed and simple, intuitive usability. We are confident the D70s will continue to build on the popularity of the D70.”

Smart New Enhancements

The D70s incorporates a host of new enhancements and refinements internally and externally, in addition to all of the advanced features and innovations found in the D70:

- A refined 5-area autofocus system now has an all-area search priority to go along with the camera
- single area, dynamic area, and close subject priorities, improving the camera’s ability to acquire focus on fast moving subjects within the frame.
- The camera now boasts a larger 2.0″ LCD monitor, making it easier for users to review and access menus.
- A new remote port for the MC-DC1 electronic cable release (optional) allows users to trigger the camera and hold the shutter open via an electronic cable release
- A built-in Speedlight with a wider angle of coverage, supports 18mm .
- A new easier-to-read menu design in the D70s uses color-coded menus, and a larger type-face.
- A higher capacity EN-EL3a offers users more per charge. The EN-EL3a comes with a new, smaller MH-18a charger. Both the new and charger are included with the D70s.

System Versatility: DX Nikkor

The D70s joins ’s current selection of models and inherits the popular DX format sensor and F-Mount, making it seamlessly compatible with all AF Nikkor and ’s exclusive DX Nikkor . Designed exclusively for use with DX Format cameras, DX Nikkor deliver a wider angle, higher performance, and outstanding center-to-edge-to-corner , while realizing smaller and lighter designs. All DX Nikkor have a angle comparable to that of format with a 1.5x factor. Since the introduction of the DX Nikkor , the series has grown to include six . These include:

- New AF-S DX -Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
- New AF-S DX -Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
- AF-S DX -Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 IF-ED
- AF-S DX -Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
- AF-S DX -Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
- AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED

Simplified Creativity: Revolutionary Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL

Taking its cue from the D70, the D70s’ built-in Speedlight offers a level of performance that is unrivalled in any other camera in its class. Designed to be a part of ’s growing Creative Lighting System, the D70s’ built-in Speedlight adopts ’s exclusive i-TTL control technology. In addition to normal on-camera use, the D70s’ built-in Speedlight can also be used in Commander Mode to remotely control one group of multiple SB-600 or SB-800 Speedlights wirelessly, offering users remarkable creative lighting control while still maintaining point-and-shoot simplicity. Alternately, an SB-800 can be mounted on the D70s and used as the Master Speedlight for even more control of up to three remote groups of wireless Speedlights, with each group consisting of any number of SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight units. The D70s lets you shoot at synchronized speeds up to 1/500 second for great fill effects under brighter light conditions, while FV Lock maintains the measured value while recomposing the shot so you still achieve the appropriate output for the subject.

Powerful Software: New PictureProject™ and PictureProject In Touch

Software is a key component of the digital experience, and a key component of ’s Total Imaging System. After conducting exhaustive worldwide research into customer expectations, requirements and work habits, has developed the new PictureProject 1.5 image management and editing software. Based entirely on a new software architecture that empowers customers of varying skill levels to maximize their digital experience, PictureProject 1.5 boasts powerful features wrapped into a brand new interface that navigates quickly and is easy to master. While PictureProject 1.5 is already a dynamic new addition to , the software also supports plug-ins, allowing users to add new features, as technology and the market evolve. The software allows users to easily transfer to PC’s or MAC’s and browse, organize, and share them. With support for JPEG, TIFF and NEF and compressed NEF (RAW) files, PictureProject 1.5 works in close unison with Capture 4.2 as the ideal companion to its powerful feature set.

With ’s PictureProject In Touch™, users can share without attaching them in an email or uploading them to a website. PictureProject In Touch is a free desktop software application, available via download on www.nikonnet.com and included with the newest version 1.5 of PictureProject™ software. It enables the fast, seamless and easy transfer of between a sender and one or more recipients and can be viewed as full-screen slide shows with the click of a button. With this powerful software, can ensure that its customers will always keep ahead of the technology curve.

The D70s will be available either as an Outfit or a Set. The D70s Outfit includes the , rechargeable , charger, new PictureProject™
software, neck strap and the new high-performance AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED lens. The D70s Set includes all items mentioned above except the lens. The D70s Outfit will be available for an estimated street price of $1199.95, while the D70s Set (body only) will be available for an estimated street price of $899.95*1. The camera will ship in early May 2005.

MAJOR FEATURES OF THE D70s

Accurate, vivid color

- 6.1 effective DX Format imaging sensor produces 3,008 x 2,000- with high and superbly sharp details.
- Advanced processor uses advanced algorithms to optimize , while also controlling auto , auto tone and color control, as well as real-time processes to diminish digital noise and produce beautiful long exposure shots.
- Accurate achieved by ’s acclaimed Meter with 1,005- for highly precise control over under widely varied lighting conditions.

High Performance and Quick Response

- Continuous shooting at 3 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 144 (When using JPEG NORMAL - Large setting, and a SanDisk SDCFH (Ultra II), SDCFX (Extreme/Extreme III), or Lexar Media 80X WA ™ card) thanks to improved buffer handling, faster image processing, increased card access speed and greater system bus bandwidth. (The number of
continuous shots possible in a single burst may be fewer depending on the type of CF card used.)
- Ultra-short shutter time lag is hardly noticeable and offers very quick response.
- Immediate power-up has the D70s ready to take before your finger can reach the shutter button.
- High-speed, high precision 5-area AF system with predictive focus tracking and Lock-on™ ensures quick response and sharp focus, while an AF-assist illuminator helps ensure top performance in dark situations.
- Fast with a range from 30 to 1/8,000 sec. for full creative control.
- Fast sync up to 1/500 sec. available for great fill-effects under brighter light conditions.

Optimized and Predictable Results

- Seven Automated Digital Vari-Program selections easily accessed from the Mode Dial deliver automatic operation that optimizes , sharpening, tone, color, and hue for crisp and vivid results that match the intended shot. Selections include Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, and Night Landscape.
- Image enhancement options optimize sharpening, contrast, tone, color, and hue while using Auto Multi Program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], [Aperture-Priority Auto A], or [Manual M] exposure modes to best match the scene or intended use for the . The easy to set choices include Normal, Vivid, Sharp, Soft, Direct print, Landscape or Custom optimization
- Optimized exposure with a choice of three TTL exposure modes, including ’s acclaimed Meter with 1,005- RGB Sensor, variable Center-Weighted Meter and choice of Spot Meters.
- ’s built-in iTTL automatic balanced Fill- can shoot at synchronized speeds up to 1/500 second for great fill effects when shooting in brighter lighting conditions; compatibility within ’s Creative Lighting System.
- exposure compensation; a comprehensive selection of compensation tools enable more versatile taking; tools for ambient light, illumination and the two combined are provided.
- New Generation Color Reproduction System offers a choice of three color modes to ensure the best match for the shot when operating the camera manually.
Mode Ia: Renders natural-looking skin tones out of the camera. (sRGB)
Mode II: Realizes a wider color range suited for processing or retouching. (Adobe RGB)
Mode IIIa: Renders vivid landscape and flora colors out of the camera. (sRGB)
- JPEG and NEF Combination Filing System enables simultaneous recording of compressed NEF (RAW) and JPEG data for the same shot to optimize and accelerate workflow.
- Exclusive use of Compressed NEF files to maximize number of raw possible for each
CF card used.

Creative and Versatile System for Subtle Expression

- High-Quality Nikkor : The unrivalled performance of AF, AF-S and DX Nikkor expand creative possibilities to the maximum.
- Built-in auto pop-up features exclusive i-TTL control, fast 1/500 sec. sync , and supports ’s Creative Lighting System for wireless control of remote SB-600 and SB-800 Speedlights. Also supports wide-angle up to 18mm.
- ISO shoe makes it easy to attach an SB-600 or SB-800 Speedlight directly to the camera.
- Integrated Software Solutions:

Capture 4 (optional) is a comprehensive and remote camera control package that fully supports NEF* (compressed and uncompressed) (RAW), TIFF and JPEG data. Among other features, the package offers Image Dust Off sensor dust and particle shade removal control; D-Lighting for scene-specific automatic dodge and burn control; and transformation of shots from the AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED lens to ultra-wideangle .

Project is ’s versatile bundled software that simplifies and improves data transfer, as well as browsing and editing of image files. Project introduces an entirely new intuitive user interface, and supports exclusive plug-ins for added function.

Improved Overall Performance

- Large 2 inch LCD monitor with user-friendly menus located directly below the displays bigger menu fonts and icons that use familiar keywords for ease of understanding. A protective clear LCD cover is also included with the D70s.
- Versatile LCD playback options include Single frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), playback (up to 4.7x), Slide show, Histogram indication, and Highlight point displays with automatic image rotation for vertical shots.
- 25 Custom Settings allow you to personalize the operation of your D70s to match your shooting style or the demands of different shooting conditions
- Remote control operation made available with optional ML-L3 (IR) or MC-DC1 electronic cable release.
- Direct printing from the D70 to any PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable.

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21 Sep 08 Nikon Introduces Light, Small and Easy to Use D50

- D50’s Ease-of-Use and Attractive Pricing Set to Bring the Thrill of Performance to More Consumers than Ever Before
- 6.1- D50 Arrives in Stores in June 2005 for an Estimated Street Price of $899.95 (D50 outfit, with the new AF-S DX -Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens)
- Two New DX Nikkor Offer More Options and Versatility

MELVILLE, NY, APRIL 20, 2005 - ® (www..com) has taken another bold step forward in redefining the landscape today by introducing the highly anticipated D50™ camera. The D50 is the smallest, lightest and easiest-to-use camera to date, and is designed for the broadest range of consumers including family -keepers looking to take advantage of the , speed and responsiveness ’s offer, as well as enthusiasts and amateur who want to capture brilliant digital with vibrant color and immaculate . The new entry-level D50 makes exceptional a reality for everyone.

“With the new D50, intends to bring a fulfilling experience to more consumers than ever before and help them capture their most precious with great quality and ease. The D50 inherits the high , responsiveness and speed consumers have come to expect of ’s cameras, while also embodying a simple, intuitive and compact design, so anyone in the family can use it without hesitation,” said Steve Heiner, general manager for Camera Systems at Inc. “The attractive price for the D50 will expand the market substantially and ensure many more people can enjoy shooting with a this year.”

The Ultimate

The D50 stands out as ideal for families searching for that perfect camera to capture timeless during important occasions and life events such as weddings, first homeruns, birthdays, prom night, and golden anniversaries, among others. The D50 is the perfect combination of intelligent, easy-to-use features and impeccable , and at an estimated street price of $899 (for the D50 outfit with the AF-S DX -Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens), it represents an excellent value for its . The camera’s seven Digital Vari-Program modes make capturing the moment easier than ever, and the new “Child” mode, for example, assures that moms and dads don’t have to be experts to capture the most vivid color and contrast when taking of their children. The D50’s “Child” mode automatically adjusts several of the camera’s settings, including ISO, , and , to produce optimized when taking of children. The D50 promises to be an ideal tool for parents who refuse to let pass them by.

The D50 also includes a full range of manual controls and custom settings, so users can grow with the camera, and advanced enthusiasts can find themselves right at home with a D50 in their hands.

Hallmark and Performance

The D50 incorporates several important new technologies to ensure a rich, yet simplified experience for consumers. With a new 6.1 effective DX Format and a highly advanced image processing engine, the D50 produces dazzlingly faithful capable of tremendous enlargement, yet manageable in overall file size. ’s new Metering II ensures accurate in all types of lighting situations by automatically comparing input from its frame-wide 420- metering sensor for each scene to a large onboard database of over 30,000 scenes from actual . Professionals and amateurs alike rely on ’s exclusive light metering technologies that produce ideal exposures instantly. Newly developed exposure evaluation methods detect highlights and shadows in the frame, and compensate for them to help prevent inaccurate exposure. choices in the D50 extend from 30 seconds to an action-stopping 1/4,000
second. A high-speed sync speed up to 1/500 second makes great fill possible and ’s i-TTL technology makes it automatic.

Simple Sophistication

The next evolution of ’s popular scene-optimized Digital Vari-Program modes simplifies taking, and helps users take incredible with very little effort. The Digital Vari-Program modes also free up the user to think about capturing special and fleeting moments instead of getting overwhelmed with buttons and dials. Selecting one of the seven simple icons from the handy exposure mode dial optimizes otherwise complex settings and ISO-equivalent sensitivity to produce consistently remarkable results. The newly added “Child” mode mentioned earlier makes it easier to take memorable of the little ones complete with vivid color and contrast that are ready to print without the fuss of adjustments within the computer.

Instant Gratification

Unlike lesser systems, the D50 is always ready to shoot when that special moment or expression presents itself. From the moment the power is turned on, the D50 is ready to shoot in an imperceptible 0.2 seconds. The shutter responds almost instantly when a is taken, thereby minimizing “shutter-lag” and virtually eliminating a common frustration of digital . Continuous shooting at 2.5 per second can be maintained for a burst of up to 137 , making action a reality. taken are instantly processed and recorded to a compact SD (Secure Digital) card, and a new USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface supports faster transfer of when connected to a computer.

Compact, Lightweight and Designed to Go Everywhere

The D50’s compact, lightweight design makes it easy to carry the camera anywhere there’s a good moment to capture. Its smart design and easily accessible controls provide handling efficiency and ease of operation, helping bring the fun back to taking. Newly designed plain-language menus are displayed clearly on the large 2.0-inch , and intuitive help menus are available for on-the-spot reference.

A high capacity rechargeable lithium-ion helps extend mobility and convenience by delivering the power to shoot up to 2,000** on a single charge.

Interchangeable : The Nikkor Advantage

One of the unique benefits of shooting with a is the ability to take advantage of the expansive creative possibilities offered by interchangeable Nikkor . With the introduction of the D50, also introduced two new DX Nikkor that are ideally paired with the D50 to offer consumers a broad range, while maintaining a lightweight and ultra- compact size. Designed exclusively for ’s D-series cameras, DX Nikkor are optimized to achieve outstanding center-to-edge-to-corner , when used with any of ’s cameras. ’s DX Nikkor range now includes six high performance that offer unmatched wide-angle coverage and versatility:

-New AF-S DX -Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
-New AF-S DX -Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
-AF-S DX -Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 ED-IF
-AF-S DX -Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF
-AF-S DX -Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF
-AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED

The D50 also offers seamless compatibility with ’s extensive family of over 50 high-performance AF Nikkor , providing the same superb color reproduction, razor-sharp image clarity and fast and accurate autofocus performance relied upon by the countless number of professional who use ’s pro cameras everyday.

Managing and Sharing with PictureProject™ Software

Sharing is fun, and ’s new PictureProject software is designed to eliminate the complexities typically associated with sharing, managing and editing on a computer. After conducting exhaustive worldwide research into consumer habits, expectations and requirements, developed its PictureProject software to be a simple, easy-to-use, and powerful application that addresses most frustrations associated with managing on a computer. PictureProject boasts powerful features wrapped into an intuitive interface that navigates quickly and is easy to master.

The software allows users to easily transfer to PC’s or MAC’s and browse, organize, and share them. taken in vertical orientation are automatically rotated. Controls for retouch tasks including brightness and red-eye correction, are intuitive and fast. PictureProject’s In Touch™ plug-in allows users to share with friends and relatives without attaching them in an email or uploading them to a website. Instead Pictureproject in-Touch facilitates a direct transfer of the from the sender’s computer to a recipient’s computer. PictureProject In-Touch is included in the newest version 1.5 of PictureProject software and can also be downloaded free of charge via www.nikonnet.com.

With support for JPEG, TIFF and NEF and compressed NEF (RAW) files, PictureProject also works in close unison with Capture 4 as the ideal companion to its powerful feature set. Capture 4 is ’s advanced image management and editing software designed to offer the most robust and comprehensive performance with ’s NEF (RAW) files. While PictureProject is already a dynamic component to , the software also supports plug-ins, allowing users to add new features, as technology and the market evolve.

As part of ’s Total Imaging System, the D50 inherits the advantages of the various components of this system, including high-quality AF and DX Nikkor , the SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights, which enable use of ’s Creative Lighting System, as well as versatile software options, to deliver a new level of operating ease, expanded creative possibilities, and pure enjoyment. The D50 presents the perfect opportunity for anyone to start enjoying the advantages of today.

The D50 outfit, including the new AF-S DX -Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens, will be available in June for an estimated selling price of $899.95***.

MAJOR FEATURES OF THE D50

Vivid color and sharp details straight from the camera
- New 6.1 effective DX Format imaging sensor that produces 3,008 x 2,000- with accurate color, high and sharp details for great capable of significant enlargement, or cropping for creative effect. File sizes remain manageable, making it easier to take and store more great .
- Advanced processor that marks a further evolution of analog and digital processing and pre-conditioning technologies, producing that require no preparation in a computer and are ready to print straight from the camera. is optimized, including auto , auto tone and color control, and real-time processes diminish digital noise to produce beautiful long exposure shots.
- Metering II ensures accurate and .
Instant, precise response
- Near-instant 0.2-second power-up, and short shutter release lag (response) time.
- Continuous shooting at 2.5 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 137 without having to wait for the camera to record the to the SD card. (Using JPEG NORMAL - Large settings, and a SanDisk Ultra II 256MB ) The number of continuous shots possible in a single burst may be fewer depending on the type of used.
- Fast 5-area AF system with predictive focus tracking and Lock-on™ delivers greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking to capture all the action as it happens. Automatic AF-assist illuminator helps ensure top AF performance in dark situations.
- Fast with a range from 30 to 1/4,000 sec.
- Fast sync up to 1/500 sec. for great fill-effects under brighter light and back lighted conditions.
- Fast data transfer and recording to SD cards keeps the D50 always ready to shoot in any situation.
Accurate automated and manual control for predictable results
- Seven Digital Vari-Program selections for automatic adjustment of all the settings necessary to produce incredible digital including ISO-equivalent sensitivity, , sharpening, tone (contrast), color, and hue for crisp and vivid results that match the intended shot. Selections include Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, and Night Portrait.
- Image enhancement options optimize sharpening, tone (contrast), color, or hue while using Auto Multi Program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], or Manual [M] exposure modes to best match the taking situation. The easy to set choices include Normal, Vivid, Sharp, Soft, Direct print, Landscape or Custom optimization.
- Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from to 1600; can also be set manually.
- Optimized exposure with a choice of three TTL (Through The Lens) exposure modes: Metering II with 420- RGB Sensor, variable Center-Weighted Meter, or choice of Spot Meters.
- Auto exposure bracketing helps achieve the exact results desired.
- exposure compensation.
- A choice of three color modes ensures the best match for the shot when operating the camera manually.
Mode Ia: Renders natural-looking skin tones out of the camera. (sRGB)
Mode II: Realizes a wider color range suited for processing or retouching. (Adobe RGB)
Mode IIIa: Renders vivid landscape and flora colors out of the camera. (sRGB)
- Simultaneous recording of compressed NEF (RAW) and JPEG image files for the same shot helps by providing a smaller JPEG image file that can be quickly sent via email and a compressed NEF (RAW) file for more creative flexibility using PictureProject or Capture software for further enhancement.
Intuitive handling and operating ease
- Light and compact:
Dimensions (W x H x D): 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.3 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)
Weight: Approx. 540g (1 lb. 3 oz.) without .
- Intuitive and familiar operation with ergonomically designed and sensibly located buttons and controls, including the handy multi selector and mode dial.
- Quality optical features diopter correction and information display.
- New large 2.0-inch LCD monitor located directly below the displays the large fonts of the easy-to-view easy-to-understand menu design, and the intuitive help system dialogs that make understanding easy.
- Versatile LCD playback options include Single image playback, Thumbnail image playback (4 or 9 at a time), playback, Slide show, easy Histogram indication for determining highlights and shadow values, and Highlight point displays for even quicker highlight information, with automatic image rotation for vertical shots.
- LCD control panel on camera top makes it easy to confirm settings and camera status.
- Long-life rechargeable lithium-ion with power to shoot up to 2,000 *1 on a single charge.
- Custom Settings for personalizing to match the individual’s shooting style, or different taking conditions.
- Wireless remote control of the D50 can be achieved with the optional ML-L3 remote control.
Easy image handling
- New Small function for saving within the camera at the reduced sizes of 640×480, 320×240, or 160×120 for Internet use - either for mail attachments or placement on web pages.
- In-camera page setup support makes it easy to print directly from the D50 to any PictBridge compatible printer via the supplied USB cable.
- Up to 36 alphanumeric characters can be entered in each image’s EXIF header (file information) for personal identification when are viewed in PictureProject software.
- Video connector and supplied video cable makes it easy to connect the D50 directly to a television for playing slideshows or viewing individual
Creative and versatile system components
- High-quality Nikkor : The unrivalled performance of AF, AF-S and DX Nikkor greatly expands creative possibilities.
- Built-in auto pop-up features exclusive i-TTL control, fast 1/500 sec. sync , and coverage for as wide as 18mm.
- Supports ’s Creative Lighting System when using a SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlight mounted on the ISO shoe for additional on camera output in large rooms, or for longer distance situations. Also allows off-camera multiple lighting with iTTL Technology with SB-800 and SB-600.
- Integrated Software Solutions:
Capture 4 (Ver. 4.3) (optional) is a comprehensive and remote camera control package that fully supports NEF, (RAW), TIFF and JPEG data. Among other features, the package offers Image Dust Off sensor dust and particle shade removal control, D-Lighting for scene-specific automatic dodge and burn control.

PictureProject is ’s versatile bundled software that simplifies and improves data transfer, as well as browsing and editing of image files. PictureProject features an intuitive user interface, and supports optional plug-ins that add functionality and creative options.

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21 Sep 08 Nikon Announes New and Enhanced Suite of Coolscan High-Speed Desktop Film Scanners

Redefines Quality and Performance With New Products and Exclusive Features

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, MACWORLD CONFERENCE & EXPO, Booth 1129, January 5, 2004 - ® has answered the calls of hobbyists, professional and graphics professionals with the next generation of Coolscan desktop scanners – the Coolscan V ED, Super Coolscan 5000 ED and the Super ED. The new scanners are loaded with features and benefits designed for a wide range of users, including Applied Science Fiction’s™ Digital ICE4™ Advanced technology, ’s exclusive Scan ™ and other “one-button-simple” solutions. The new lineup of Coolscan products will help small and large businesses to streamline their operations and increase productivity while giving home users and hobbyists an affordable solution to revitalize, restore and save precious family .

“While digital is dominating today’s and , there are still an enormous amount of as well as a need for creating high-quality, versatile hi- digital files. In American homes, literally millions of negatives and slides holding precious family are wasting away in shoeboxes and attics,” said Jerry Grossman, vice president, marketing, Consumer Digital Products and , Inc. “A scanner is an incredibly useful tool to help unlock the potential of an image and use the advantages of digital to bring that image to life.”

Why ?

invented affordable desktop scanning in 1994 with the introduction of the original Coolscan, and has been the market leader ever since. In 2001, was the first manufacturer to offer the groundbreaking Digital ICE3™ technology in its scanners, as well as high quality ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass for sharp clear and accurate color representation. Designed with this tradition in mind, possesses defining that make each Coolscan scanner the best in its class.

The new Coolscan desktop scanners boast 4,000 dpi across the product line, a greater optical density range for even deeper levels of details, faster processing speeds (USB 2 and FireWire - IEEE 1394) and an enhanced version of Scan 4.

Coolscan scanners offer features such as:

- Scanner Nikkor ED lens - The single most important element in the production of high-quality scans is the lens. has incorporated of the highest quality in each scanner. ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens elements are far superior in edge-to-edge , definition and contrast, as well as color registration, and accuracy.

- Low-heat, high-accuracy LED light source - Most scanners use halogen or fluorescent lamps as light sources, but they require time to warm up and the heat they generate can cause damage to . products are the only scanners to employ LEDs as the source of light. LEDs are a stable, precise light source, which require no maintenance or warm-up time and present no risk of your being damaged.

- Digital ICE4 Advanced™ - ’s ED glass and LED lighting help to optimize the effectiveness of Digital ICE4 Advanced™ components, making Coolscan scanners and ICE a perfect match.

- Color Management System (CMS) - CMS provides consistently accurate reproduction of image data on monitors and in printouts.

Coolscan Scanners Are Designed for Multiple Applications

Coolscan V ED - The Digital Time Machine

The Coolscan V ED is an affordable, high-performance scanner that is designed to be easy to operate for first-time scanner users. For some camera
users, their best may, in fact, be their own . By using the Coolscan V ED, a N75 or N80 can produce digital scans at close to 22- .

The Coolscan V ED is perfect for those looking to bring old back to life and preserve with better-than-original quality. Imagine removing scratches from a 1950s family reunion shot or sending your parents their wedding portrait looking better than the day it was taken. It’s more than scanning - it’s “Timemachineography™.”

With an optical of 4,000 dpi and 14-bit A/D input conversion, the Coolscan V ED is the perfect tool for a home user or hobbyist looking to enhance their own experience. A new plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface even improves the speed of image transfer. Scan speed is also surprisingly fast - the Coolscan V ED can scan an image in only 38 seconds (including image transfer and display) - making the entire process smoother and easier from start to finish.

Super Coolscan 5000 ED - Superior Quality, Greater Efficiency, Increased Profits

The Super Coolscan 5000 ED is designed with the needs of imaging professionals in mind, delivering 135/IX240 scanning at an amazing 20 seconds per image (including image transfer to display) - at 4,000 dpi optical . This, combined with a 16-bit A/D converter and 16-bit output channel, gives pros the speed and power they need to truly affect the scope of their business.

The Super Coolscan 5000 ED is targeted primarily to small and medium-sized business users including professional , web developers and finishers, who demand the highest standard of and ultra high-speed scanning capability. The Super Coolscan 5000 ED achieves incredible scan speeds of 20-seconds by utilizing a newly developed high-quality 2-line sensor.

In addition to speed, the scanner also offers a number of time-saving accessories including the redesigned Slide Feeder (SF-210) and Roll Adapter (SA-30) to accommodate a variety of slide mounts and uncut . The Super Coolscan 5000 ED combines superior performance and efficiency to make it the perfect digital archiving solution for business users.

Super ED - Maximum Versatility, Reliability and Performance

The Super ED is the ultimate scanning solution for serious imaging professionals designed to handle a broad range of formats such as , 120/220, 16mm, 6 x 7, 6 x 9 , electron microscope and more. The Super ED caters specifically to professionals in fields such as advertising and studio who regularly work with 120/220 format films.

The scanner outputs a true optical of 4,000 dpi while 16-bit A/D conversion allows the Super ED to produce of incredible overall quality. Multi-sample scan capability of as many as 16 passes ensures faithful reproduction with smoother gradation of color and detail. This scanner employs a newly developed 3-line sensor, which contributes to unmatched , as well as fast scanning (: 40 seconds; 6 x 9: 185 seconds). Unlike the other new scanners, the Super ED employs an IEEE 1394 interface to quickly manage extremely large file transfers.

The Super ED also features unparalleled image restoration . Digital ICE4 Advanced™, The Super ED’s exclusive Digital ICE Professional™ is now also compatible with Kodachrome . ’s Scan offers a simple solution for adjusting brightness and color .

Coolscan and Super Coolscan desktop scanners come equipped with everything needed to begin scanning immediately. To make the scanning experience as seamless as possible, is shipping its new Easy Scanning Guide CD-ROM which features a custom ™ animated tutorial explaining the setup and operation of each new scanner.

The complete line of scanners will be available this month. The Coolscan V ED will be sold at an MSRP of $599.95. The Super Coolscan 5000 ED will retail for $1099.95 MSRP while the Super ED will be $1999.95 MSRP. For more information, visit www.nikoncoolscan.com.

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20 Sep 08 The Magic Behind Digital Camera

Author: Harry Rockwell

A , as opposed to a or videotape camera, uses an to transform (or video) into electronic data. Modern are typically multifunctional and the same device can take , video, and/or sound.

In 2005, are starting to push traditional cameras out of many markets. Shrinking device sizes have recently allowed miniaturized to be included in multifunctional devices, such as cell phones and PDAs.

Classification

can be classified into several groups:

* Professional such as those used in television and movie production. These typically have multiple sensors (one per color) to enhance and color gamut. Professional usually do not have a built-in VCR or .

* Camcorders used by amateurs. These are a combination of camera and VCR to create an all-in-one production unit. They generally include a to record sound, and feature a small LCD to watch the video during filming and playback.

Still cameras

are generally characterized by the use of and USB or Fire Wire for and transfer.

Most have a rear LCD for reviewing . They are rated in ; that is, the product of their maximum dimensions. The actual transfers to a host computer are commonly carried out using the USB mass device class (so that the camera appear as a drive) or using the Transfer Protocol and its derivatives.

All use a (for Charged Coupled Device) which is a chip comprised of a grid of phototransistors to sense the light intensities across the plane of focus of the .

There has recently been some application of a second kind of chip, called a (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) sensor, and this chip is often differentiated from a proper in that it uses less power and a different kind of light sensing material, however the differences are highly technical and many manufacturers still consider the chip a charged coupled device. For our purposes, a chip sensor is a .

* Standard : This encompasses most . They are characterized by great ease in operation and easy focusing; this design allows for limited motion capability. They have an extended depth of field.

This allows objects at multiple depths to be in focus simultaneously, which accounts for much of their ease of focusing. It is also part of the reason professional find their flat or artificial-looking. They excel in landscape and casual use.

* typically have a sensor nine times larger than that of a standard , and are targeted at professional and enthusiasts. They resemble ordinary in most ways, with replaceable and lens components, which give the user maximum control over light, focus and depth of field.

They are also bulkier and more expensive than their casual-use oriented counterparts. They are superb for portraiture and artistic because they can be customized for various applications with a comprehensive range of exchangeable .

Professional modular systems

High-end backs used by professionals are usually separate devices from the which they are used with. (This is because most of the large- and medium-format camera systems in professional use at the time that digital capture overtook as the professional’s medium of choice were modular in nature, i.e. the had multiple , viewfinders, winders and backs available for use with it to fit different needs.)

Since the first backs were introduced there have been three main methods of “capturing” the image, each based on the hardware configuration of the particular back.

The first method is often called “Single Shot,” in reference to the number of times the camera’s sensor is exposed to the light passing through the .

Single Shot capture systems use either one with a Bayer filter stamped onto it or three separate CCDs (one each for the primary additive colors Red, Green and Blue) which are exposed to the same image via a beam splitter.

The second method is referred to as “Multi-Shot” because the sensor is exposed to the image in a sequence of three or more openings of the lens aperture. There are several methods of application of the multi-shot technique.

The most common originally was to use a single with three filters (once again red, green and blue) passed in front of the sensor in sequence to obtain the additive color information.

Another multiple shot method utilized a single with a Bayer filter but actually moved the physical location of the on the focus plane of the lens to “stitch” together a higher image than the would allow otherwise. A third version combined the two methods without stamping a Bayer filter onto the chip.

The third method is called “Scan” because the sensor moves across the focus plane much like the sensor of a desktop scanner.

These CCDs are usually referred to as “sticks” rather than “chips” because they utilize only a single row of pixels (more properly “photosites”) which are again “stamped” with the Bayer filter.

The choice of method for a given capture is of course determined largely by the subject matter. It is usually inappropriate to attempt to capture a subject which moves (like people or objects in motion) with anything but a single shot system.

However, the higher color fidelity and larger file sizes and available with multi-shot and scan-backs make them attractive for commercial working with stationary subjects and large-format .

Webcams

* Webcams are attached to computers, used for or other purposes. Webcams can capture full-motion video as well, and some models include or ability.

These devices range in price from very inexpensive to expensive higher-end models; many complex webcams have a servo-controlled base capable of tracking facial motion with the help of software.

Interpolation

Image color or interpolation is used unless the camera uses a beam splitter single-shot approach, three-filter multi-shot approach, or Foveon X3 sensor.

The software specific to the camera interprets the information from the sensor to obtain a full color image. This is because in digital , each must have three values for luminous intensity, one each for the red, green, and blue channels. A normal cannot simultaneously record these three values.

The Bayer filter pattern is typically used. A Bayer filter pattern is a 2×2 pattern of light filters, with green ones at opposite corners and red and blue elsewhere.

The high proportion of green takes advantage of properties of the human visual system, which is determines brightness mostly from green and is far more sensitive to brightness than to hue or .

Sometimes a 4-color filter pattern is used, often involving 2 different hues of green. This provides a wider color gamut, but requires a slightly more complicated interpolation process.

The luminous intensity color values not captured for each can be interpolated (or guessed at) from the values of adjacent pixels which represent the color being calculated.

In some cases, extra is interpolated into the image by shifting photosites off of a standard grid pattern so that photosites are adjacent to each other at 45 degree angles, and all three values are interpolated for “virtual” photosites which fall into the spaces at 90 degree angles from the actual photosites.

Connectivity

Many can connect directly to a computer to transfer data. USB is the most widely used method, though some have a Fire wire port.

Integration

Some devices, like mobile phones integrates . Mobile phone cameras are much more sold than standalone digital ones.

need to store data. The higher one goes in size, the more will be needed. Cameras use a removable card to store data, but the cheapest and smallest cameras may simply use fixed internal instead. Some cameras come with inbuilt as well.

Autonomous devices

An autonomous device, such as a , operates without need of a computer. The camera connects to the printer, which then downloads and prints its . Some DVD recorders and television sets can read cards too.

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20 Sep 08 The New Features of the Canon Eos Rebel Digital Camera

Author: wa Wanjiru

, which is well known throughout the world for its , released the EOS Rebel on August 20th of 2003. At this time there were other well known on the market but the new features of the EOS Rebel made this well worth looking into.

The various who have reviewed this camera state that the price tag of $900 makes this a moderately priced that you can buy in various countries around the world.

If you are looking to buy your camera outside of the United States you might want to be aware of what the EOS Rebel is called in other countries. For instance the EOS Rebel will be called the EOS 300D in Europe and in Japan you will hear it being referred to as the Kiss Digital.

For the enthusiast there is also a EOS Rebel kit that can be bought. This kit contains an EF-S 18-55 mm 3x lens. The price of the entire kit is $100, more than the .

The various specifications of the EOS Rebel include a 6 sensor and . The sensor and are housed in the inexpensive plastic body of the .

To help their customers buy this camera the people at have given the EOS Rebel a pentamirror instead of a pentaprism. These various modifications have helped to reduce the cost of this camera, which therefore makes this more affordable.

There are a host of new features that you can find in the EOS Rebel . These features include contrast, and settings which can be adjusted for your various needs. There is also a new default parameter setting on the EOS Rebel which is referred to as Parameter 1.

The EOS Rebel was the first to support the use of a called EF-S. The S in the lens’s name stands for short back focus. This lens can only be used with the EOS Rebel as the other Rebel series cameras will not have the necessary support for this lens.

For the enthusiastic novice or professional , the EOS Rebel is for you. The many great interesting features and functions to be found on the camera coincide very nicely with the reasonable price tag on it which only makes the camera more appealing.

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19 Sep 08 Canon Rebel Digital Camera is a Digital Camera Well Worth Looking Into

Author: wa Wanjiru

cameras are well known in the world for their . The Rebel was released on August 20th 2003. At this time there were other types of on the market. The new features of the Rebel make this well worth looking into.

The various who have reviewed this camera state that this is a moderately priced . The $900 and upwards price tag will not be a deterrent for the enthusiast.

You can also buy the Rebel in various other countries. You should be aware of what to ask for when you are asking for the Rebel , as there are a few different names that it goes by.

For instance in the United States it goes under the name of the Rebel , in Europe under the name of EOS 300D and in Japan you will hear it being referred to as the Kiss Digital.

You will also find that at the time that the Rebel was first released it was considered to being less expensive than its predecessor.

For the enthusiast you will find a Rebel kit that can be bought separately from the Rebel . This kit contains an EF-S 18-55 mm 3x lens. The price of the entire kit is only $100 more than the alone.

Inside of the Rebel you will find various specifications like a 6 sensor and . These are housed in the inexpensive plastic body of the Rebel .

There are a host of new features that you can find in the Rebel . These features include a contrast, and settings. The contrast and settings can be adjusted for your various needs. The setting will clearly define your .

There is also a new default parameter setting on the Rebel . This setting is called Parameter 1. The Rebel was the first to support and use a called EF-S. The S in the EF-S stands for short back focus.

This lens however can only be used with the Rebel as the other Rebel series cameras were not designed to support this lens. These are just a few of the modifications and changes that you will find when you buy this .

For the – whether they are experienced or a novice – there are many interesting you can take with a Rebel in your possession, and that’s the entire point of owning a camera, to take visually interesting that tells a great story.

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