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  • digital cameras

    Cameras for Mac Makes Connecting Digital Cameras Way Easier

    If you have more than one camera (and a Mac), you need Cameras, a free preference pane app. It tracks all the cameras you plug into your Mac and lets you assign a custom behavior for each one. More »
    07/10/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • diy

    How to: Make a Fisheye DSLR Lens for $16

    Over at Instructables, user Banjomaster shows how to make a fisheye lens for his Nikon D90 for just $16, with the help of one of those wide-angle doorway peephole lenses.
    More »
    07/09/09
    34,309
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    By Dan Nosowitz

    Comment by bosskev: Given the extremely low-res and cheesy image quality you get, I'd say your describing it, Dan, as a "hotel door"... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • nikon

    This May Be Nikon's 2009/2010 Roadmap

    Nikon's 2009 AND 2010 roadmap may have been leaked on Grafika, detailing the upcoming bodies and lenses the company is working on. More »
    07/08/09
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    By Jason Chen
  • digital cameras

    8 Ways to Get More Battery Life Out of Your Digital Camera

    Sure, you know how to squeeze more battery life out of your notebook—dim the lights, kill the wireless—but what about your camera? Photography Bay has 8 tips: buying a faster memory card is the most surprising. [Photography Bay]
    07/07/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • rumor

    Here's the Nikon D300s and D3000, Maybe

    Are these photos of the HD video-shooting D300s and non-video-shooting D3000 real? That's what I love about leaked camera shots—fudge a badge, add a mic hole, who can ever tell? More »
    06/30/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • image cache

    Nikon Concedes to Canon, Develops Opulent Line of Planters

    After years of feuding, Nikon sustains an injury that pulls him away from all the my lens vs your lens politics. (Complete shot after the jump.) More »
    06/22/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by Kaiser-Machead: And perfect for those overly efficient people that want to consolidate their photog and cannabis symposiums into a single meeting. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • software

    iPhone DSLR Camera Remote Coming To Nikon Users

    Remember that iPhone app which let you control your Canon DSLR (while it was connected via USB to a laptop) and even display a Live View feed? Well a new version will also add support for those with a penchant for Nikon cameras. The update, which is due out mid-July, is also said to feature a new, more intuitive UI . [onOne via NikonRumors]
    06/19/09
    10,545
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    By Simon Crisp

    Comment by aubreyAubrey: I'd love to buy a dslr that uses only my iphone for a screen. I just plug it into the... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Hey Look, It's the LCD Screen on the Back of a Nikon D300s DSLR

    That's what we're supposedly looking at, gleaned directly from Nikon's site. Besides D300s splattered on it, note the SD card slot logo, matching earlier rumored specs. It's not a D400, but D300 + HD video, we'll take it. [Nikon Rumors]
    06/12/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • digital cameras

    Nikon Setting Up 360-Degree Matrix Camera Array on MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet

    Take 50 Nikon D700s, arrange them in a circle, get them all to fire at once, then play them back in sequence, and you get a crazy 360 array—like the kind used in The Matrix—live on the red carpet of the MTV Movie Awards. More »
    05/28/09
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    By Wilson Rothman
  • review

    Sigma's Zoomy 18-250mm Lens Review/Rant: Better to Have 1 Lens or Many?

    I was psyched when Sigma sent me an 18-250mm lens to test, because I am lazy and love the idea of a single lens that I can use to take most shots. At $530, it seemed like a decent price for that much range. But then I got to thinking... More »
    05/26/09
    34,266
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    By Wilson Rothman

    Comment by Shawn Tavassoli: I think I would rather have primes. Im not a big fan zooms because you don't have a fast F-Stop.... 11 Responses | Other threads

  • digital cameras

    Canon 5D Mark II Update Gives You Manual Exposure Control While Shooting HD Video

    Canon said today that it would give a free firmware update to users of the hallowed EOS 5D Mark II camera, allowing them to shoot in full HD using manual exposure controls including ISO, aperture and shutter speed. More »
    05/26/09
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    By Wilson Rothman
  • blink detection

    Camera Misses the Mark on Racial Sensitivity

    I know this Nikon S630 is just trying to be helpful, but a little tact wouldn't hurt. Some people's eyes just extra squinty when they smile, OK, camera? [Flickr via BoingBoing]
    05/15/09
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    By Odelia Lee

    Comment by Pretolo: I wonder if it also ignores black people... "is there someone in the picture?"... Damn those racist cameras... 17 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Rumor: Sony UK Support Page Reveals 'Alpha 330' DSLR Line, Lenses

    The Canon Rebel T1i and Nikon D5000 aren't the only DSLRs having fun this week, if a new rumor pans out. Apparently, Sony's preparing something new for the Alpha series—but what?! More »
    05/03/09
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    By Jack Loftus

    Comment by Theimbellis: Oh, god, what is it with everybody chasing after rumors? 2 Responses | Other threads

  • review

    Canon Rebel T1i vs Nikon D5000: Entry-Level DSLR Battlemodo

    Nikon and Canon—eternally locked in battle—do each other good by keeping product quality neck and neck. But in the newest entry-level DSLR shootout, if there has to be a winner, it's Canon's Rebel T1i. More »
    Feature
    04/30/09
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    By Wilson Rothman
  • digital cameras

    Pogue Says Panasonic's Pseudo-SLR GH1 Makes a Great HD Camcorder

    Hopefully things are cloudiest before they clear up: Nobody buys real camcorders anymore, entry-level DSLRs are all about HD video, and NYT's David Pogue picks Panasonic's Lumix GH1 as the current 1080p shooting champ.
    04/29/09
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    By Wilson Rothman
  • DSLR battlemodo

    Nikon D5000 vs. Canon T1i: Place Your Bets

    Nikon's D5000 and Canon's Rebel T1i are the two hottest sub-$1000 cameras ever created. But which one is hotter? The specs and shots below say plenty—but tomorrow we give you the final verdict.
    04/29/09
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    By Wilson Rothman
  • nikon

    Lucky Nikon D5000 Owner Unboxes, Tests His Kit A Day Early

    Flickr user Kadath got his mitts on the Nikon D5000 a day before Amazon is scheduled to make the new kit available to the masses, so of course he unboxed it and took test shots. More »
    04/26/09
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    By Jack Loftus

    Comment by Hvedhrungr: Cameras like this always scream "I'm overcompensating!!!" to me... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • dslrs

    The Nikon D5000 Ships April 27

    We told you about the Nikon D5000 (Nikon's latest sub-$1000, HD-shooting dSLR with a swiveling screen) when it was announced two weeks ago. Now, thanks to Amazon, we hear that the first shipments are going out to customers on April 27th. Anyone waiting for their order to arrive? [Amazon via Engadget]
    04/24/09
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    By Mark Wilson
  • dslrs

    Redrock Hybrid Cinema Rig Aims dSLRs Right at Spielberg

    The latest dSLRs shoot excellent HD video, as long as you don't mind the shakiness. Redrock, who released some of the first pro solutions to this problem, have just announced a product that's downright buyable. More »
    04/23/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by rootfindr: Redrock has a music video exclusively shot with this bundle and the d90 (directed by Jon Collins from Denton, TX)... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nikon

    Nikon D5000 DSLR Available For Preorder, Hits Best Buy Shelves After April 24

    The swiveling Nikon D5000 DSLR is up for preorder over at Amazon for $850, and will be delivered to Best Buy on Friday, April 24, says our anonymous tipster from the inside. [Amazon]
    04/19/09
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    By Jack Loftus

    Comment by uncdomination: Should I buy this Nikon or the D90? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nikon d5000

    Nikon D5000 DSLR: 12.3 MP, 720p HD Video and Swivel Screen for $850

    Sometimes, what you read on the internet is true. Like now! Nikon's D5000 is a 12.3MP DSLR that shoots 720p HD video using the D90's sensor for $850. Yep, the display is all swivel-y.
    04/14/09
    31,592
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    By matt buchanan
  • unconfirmed

    More Nikon D5000 DSLR Details Leaked

    Nikon's D5000 is looking more and more like a sure thing for the near future: A Hong Kong retailer's page for the camera went up early revealing some vital specs like, "how much?" More »
    04/13/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • unconfirmed

    Is This the Nikon D5000, Due May 1st?

    Nikon Rumors got their hands on a few shots (both of the marketing and blurry cam varieties) that look to be of the rumored Nikon D5000.
    04/13/09
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    By Mark Wilson
  • cameras

    Nikon Entry-Level DSLR with Articulating Display Spyshots

    Allegedly, this is Nikon's new entry-level DSLR. It has the D60's size and a flip screen LCD. According to the forum member who posted it, the images were taken during the filming of a commercial. More »
    04/06/09
    12,540
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    By Jesus Diaz

    Comment by Δεν βρέθηκαν λέξεις: How come more DSLRs don't have articulated screens? It seems that they would really help a professional in many situations. 14 Responses | Other threads

  • cakes

    Ace of Cakes' Nikon D60 Sculpture Yields Oddly-Shaped Slices

    The fondant-wielding wizards at Ace of Cakes created this huge replica of a Nikon D60 DSLR for a photographer's birthday party. Way to stick it to all those upstart amateurs, Charm City Cakes. More »
    04/04/09
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    By Dan Nosowitz

    Comment by White Gryphon: My wife and I watch him on TV all the time. A couple of episodes back he made Boba Fett's... 8 Responses | Other threads

  • nikon

    Happy 50th Birthday, Nikon F Mount

    Nikon's F lens mount turns 50 years old this year. It brought SLR cameras into the mainstream, and all Nikon's DSLRs still use it, meaning you can (usually) use lenses that are 50 years old.
    03/23/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • rumor

    Nikon D400 DSLR Surfaces on Nikon Germany Site With 15.3MP Sensor, Full HD Video

    Camera nerds, this is exciting. Just a couple of days after Canon's 500D pops up, Nikon's D400 supposedly made an appearance on Nikon's German site. And the specs are just what you'd expect. More »
    03/20/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • announcements

    Catching Up: Thank You

    Hey, just a quick note to say thanks to everyone who tuned into our liveblog. More »
    03/18/09
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    By Brian Lam

    Comment by subryu: Oh, Patagonia you say? That changes everything! 3 Responses | Other threads

  • photography

    Teens Capture Amazing Shots 20 Miles from Earth's Surface With a Balloon

    Using a $77 Nikon Coolpix and a $60 latex balloon filled with helium, a team of teenage students captured these remarkable shots from 20 miles above the Earth's surface.
    03/18/09
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    By Mark Wilson
  • digital cameras

    Pfft, This Nikon SLR Is Way Too Small to Use!

    In Japan, Gilco candy is sort of like our Cracker Jack, including a small toy in each box. But unlike Crack Jack, Gilco's toys don't totally blow.
    03/16/09
    19,561
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    By Mark Wilson
  • cameras

    Nikon Touchcam Concept Battles The Elements... In Our Dreams

    While Canon and Panasonic brought out new water- and dust-proof toughcams at PMA, Nikon sat idly by. But designer Camillo Vanacore spec'd out a nice one for them. Hire him, Nikon? More »
    03/12/09
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    By John Mahoney

    Comment by photophile: Sexy, but it looks like a shape that would pop out of wet hands. 1 Responses | Other threads

  • king of the hill

    Sony DSLR Camera Image Sensor Better Than Canon's?

    DxO Labs does something quite tricky: Quantifies the quality of an image sensor's performance, so you can look at a neat number grade for a quick gauge. Surprisingly, a Sony DSLR bests equivalent Canon models.
    03/10/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • tomorrow's cameras

    Click: A Visual Tour of Camera Interfaces

    Digital cameras do more stuff than ever—detect smiles, track specific people, shoot HD video—but while some are adding dials and buttons to manage feature bloat, others are shedding buttons like dead, obsolete skin.
    Feature
    03/06/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • tomorrow's cameras

    We're Looking at Tomorrow's Cameras Today and...Tomorrow

    Today and tomorrow at the PMA photo show, we're going to be checking out tomorrow's—well, next month's and the rest of the year's—cameras.
    03/02/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • giz explains

    Giz Explains: Why More Megapixels Isn't Always More Better

    Between all the new digital cameras pooped out before the upcoming PMA show and the crazy cameras buried inside cellphones at MWC, it's a good time to go over why more megapixels isn't necessarily better.
    Feature
    02/18/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • evolution

    Cameras: Happy 200th Birthday, Charles Darwin

    02/12/09
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    By John Mahoney

    Comment by cddude: what's up with posting the same thing with different pictures 4 times already??are you going to do it once for... 145 Responses | Other threads

  • lenses

    Nikon's New DX 35mm f/1.8 Prime: The First Lens You Should Buy For Any DX Nikon DSLR

    Shooting with a prime (non-zoom), normal (50mm-equivalent) lens will make you a better photographer. This is a fact. But getting into the normal-prime sweetspot on non-full-frame DSLRs is tough. This Nikkor makes it easier. More »
    02/09/09
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    By John Mahoney

    Comment by Charlie Brown: I would not buy this - DX is on its way out. 20 Responses | Other threads

  • cameras

    Nikon's Fabre Photo EX DSLR Stereoscopic Microscope Blows Things Up

    This super crazy looking gadget is Nikon's new stereoscopic microscope that can be attached to your Nikon DSLR for some serious close-up photos. Don't have a DSLR? You can also attach this to some point-and-shoots. More »
    02/04/09
    12,042
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    By Andi Wang

    Comment by Thats Dr Bear to You: "After mounting it to the back of your Nikon DSLR" (looks at picture of it mounted in the front) Ummmm Andrea, I'm... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • digital cameras

    Nikon P90 24X Superzoom Can See American Underpants From London or France

    Nikon's P90 doesn't boast the mightiest barrel of the increasingly ridiculous superzoom subset of digital cameras—that's Olympus's crown to wear—but 24x is serious step-up from the P80 and trumps Canon's latest.
    02/02/09
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    By matt buchanan
  • digital cameras

    Nikon Coolpix S230: Nikon's Less Pricey Touchscreen Digital Camera

    The touchscreen S230 differs from Nikon's first touchscreen camera, the S60 in a few big ways: It has real buttons where it needs them, the touchscreen works better (supposedly), and it's over $100 cheaper.
    02/02/09
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    By matt buchanan
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