A fast f/1.4 aperture makes this lens a standout for sports photography and photojournalism. With Nikon's typical attention to details, its aperture has extra blades, enabling the diaphragm shape

Lets Go Digital have posted some samples shots from Nikon D700 so that your eyes can be the final judge. However I must say, judging from the crisp and sharp images, Nikon has another winner on their hands. The images can be accessed from here.

10.2-Megapixel DX-format Nikon Picture Quality, Includes AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization Lens, 8 Digital-Vari Program Automatic Shooting Modes, 2.5-Inch,

Geotagging -- or the inclusion of positioning location in an image file's Exif header -- is the feature of the year. While cameras with receivers built into them are still rare, add-on receivers are becoming a hot accessory. And if the camera already has GPS support (like Nikon dSLRs through the remote 10-pin terminal connectors), all the more reason to start shopping. The $145 Geomet'r GPS receiver taps into the built-in GPS support of the Nikon...

Eye-Fi Inc. recently announced online photo sharing partnerships with Adobe and Nikon and retailer Circuit City. Thanks to the new tie-up, one will be able to wirelessly upload images  that are stored on the Eye-Fi memory card to Adobe® Photoshop® Express and Nikon's my Picturetown. "Expanding our partnerships to include more interactive sites is important to digital photo enthusiasts and to Eye-Fi," said Jef Holove, CEO of Eye-Fi. "The integration of Adobe Photoshop Express and my Picturetown adds two rich online photo options andndash; from two of the best brands in digital photography andndash; to the Eye-Fi Service.  And, the addition of Circuit City stores is a major step in the expansion of this new category being created by Eye-Fi."

A review of the Nikon SB-900 Speedlight has been posted on the blog Strobist. While the flash was found to be larger than expected, the reviewer does admit that it has been ergonomically designed. The SB-900 has an impressive refractor/reflector system and  according to the reviewer the ICLS interface is a winner.

Pretty good.

Jon Read has posted an unboxing video of the Nikon D700 on  Vimeo which can be accessed from here. The video gives a good idea how this full frame beauty looks . [Via Engadget]

Nikon has released an update to the Windows codec for the D700 which can be downloaded from here.  Version  1.4.0 brings the following changes: andbull; Supports NEF (RAW) images taken with the D700. andbull; Reflects the effects of optional Picture Controls. andbull; Reflects the effects ISO sensitivity settings below ISO 200 (LO 0.3-LO 1.0). andbull; Reflects the effects of the TN-A2 NEF (RAW) color filter in Capture NX.

8.0 Megapixels, 3x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens, Anti-Shake Mode, Huge, Bright High Resolution 3.0-inch LCD, Adjusts up to ISO 1600, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF and D-Lighting rescues da

The Nikon 85mm f/1.8 AF was introduced in March of 1988; the AF-D version was introduced a few years later in 1994. A small-sized medium-range fixed telephoto lens, the 85mm f/1.8 is the little brother to the larger 85mm f/1.4. The f/1.8 version only loses two-thirds of a stop, but costs only one-third the price of the f/1.4 version. ...

Nikon is offering their customers a memory expansion buffer for the Nikon D3 DSLR. The buffer memory expansion increases  the number of shots in a single burst of continuous shooting. Requests for Buffer Memory Expansion service will be accepted beginning July 30, 2008 and the service costs around $500.00. To submit your D3 for this enhancement, please view this link http://form.nikonimagesvcapprove.com and fill in the attached service document and for more info head over here.

According to a recent study conducted by  J.D. Power and Associates , Canon and Nikon have the most  satisfied customers. The study examines camera model lines in four body-style segments: point and shoot, premium point and shoot, ultra slim and digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) and Canon EOS Digital SLR, Canon PowerShot G, Fujifilm Finepix S, Lumix (Panasonic) DMC-TZ, Nikon D and Sony Cyber-shot T series rank highest in customer satisfaction.  The study titled  "2008 Digital Camera Usage and Satisfaction Study" is based on responses from more than 8,000 consumers who purchased a digital camera between April 2007 and March 2008. and for more info  visit JDPower.com.

A statement has been issued by Nikon regarding its upgrade policy for those who purchased the Capture NX software right before the NX 2 was released. Statement after the jump:

Slow performance.

August 7, 2008 - Nikon today announced not only six additions to its Coolpix line (including the 610c shown here), but also three technologies that are built into all the new models. These include Scene Auto Selector Mode, Smile Mode and Blink Warning. The cameras, which range in price from $249.95 to $499.95, are all scheduled to ship in September. For details, read the complete story that follows.

Six new camera models in all, highlights include the slim, sexy S60 with a 3.5-inch touch screen, the Wi-Fi-enabled S610c, and the P6000, a powerful yet portable shooter with built-in GPS capability.

The newly announced Coolpix P6000 compact camera is different from the rest of the clique as it offers D-SLR functions like Shutter-priority Auto [S], Aperture-priority Auto [A] and Manual [M] modes. The 13.5-megapixel camera via its GPS function "geotags" the location where the images are captured based on latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates. The Nikon Coolpix P6000 will be available nationwide beginning September 2008 at a MSRP of $499.95.** For more information about the P6000 and other Coolpix cameras, visit www.nikonusa.com.

Camera Labs reviewed the Nikon D700 DSLR recently and were highly impressed with its image quality. The D700's body was found to be solid and ergonomically designed and according to the reviewer, the camera performed exceptionally well at higher ISOs. Conclusion: "So with the D700 Nikon further broadens its impressive DSLR line-up and continues to throw down gauntlet after gauntlet to Canon, making its arch rival look complacent in some categories. Canon simply has to respond, but until then there's few independent observers who wouldn't consider Nikon now having number one billing in DSLRs."

With a design and features that will attract a wide array of photographers, the Nikon D700 is the first full-frame digital SLR camera to break the $3,000 barrier at its introduction. Based on the popular Nikon D300, the Nikon D700's controls are poised for quick activation, with commonly used functions out in plain sight, rather than buried in a menu. The Nikon D700's full-fram...

The Nikon D700 which is a cutting-edge amalgamation of the Nikon D300 and D3 was reviewed by the folks over at Imaging-Resource. Image quality was found to be stellar and so was the ISO performance especially at higher ISOs. The Active D-lighting feature was able to improve shadow detail just as promised by Nikon and the dust reduction system was effective too. Some of D700's turn offs were its big body and the lack of in-body image stabilization.

An nice extended zoom camera with built in GPS.

The DX 12-24mm f/4G lens is designed to address the need for wider angle-of-view, high- performance optics for digital SLR photography and is optimized for DX Format sensors used in Nikon digital SLR

The Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 lens which is available in Pentax and Nikon mounts was recently reviewed by SLR Gear. The lens managed to impress since sharpness was found to be "excellent" and it performed really well after andfnof;/2.8. While the manual focus control was smooth the lens disappoints at its widest aperture, the 50mm andfnof;/1.4.  Excerpt from conclusion: "The problem in recommending this lens is that there wasn\'t anything wrong with existing solutions for Pentax and Nikon, which means the Zeiss would have to be something really special to justify the higher price point and lack of autofocus. I\'m not convinced the Zeiss 50mm andfnof;/1.4 quite reaches \'\'that\'\' level of lens; certain aspects of it are very nice, such as its smooth manual focus control and performance after andfnof;/2.8.".

Advanced Nikon features in a lightweight, durable titanium body with built-in Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 or 35mm f/2.8 lens with integrated optical coating for sharp, clear photos.

Our Nikon D700 review unit arrived late yesterday and we grabbed some low-light shots as the sun set. Full-resolution sample images follow.

Handling agility fused with Nikon’s 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, assures professional image quality with low-noise, high-ISO performance.

8.0 Megapixels, 3x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens, Anti-Shake Mode, Huge, Bright High Resolution 3.0-inch LCD, Adjusts up to ISO 1600, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF and D-Lighting rescues da

D-type lens design provides distance info for flash and ambient exposure

Aperture range: f/1.8-22

Min focus: Approx. 1.5 feet

Introducing the D300 — A new 12.3 effective-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor, Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept, Scene Recognition System and the new Picture Control Syste

Versatile Remote Speedlight for the Creative Lighting System

Guide number - 30 meters/98 feet @ ISO 100

i-TTL Flash control

FV Lock (Flash Value Lock)

Auto FP High Speed Sync Mode

Advanced Nikon features in a lightweight, durable titanium body with built-in Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 or 35mm f/2.8 lens with integrated optical coating for sharp, clear photos.

Handling agility fused with Nikon’s 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, assures professional image quality with low-noise, high-ISO performance.

Efficient and logical controls include responsive Nikon Dual Command Dials for optimum control. Full-time AF operation with every AF Nikkor lens. Nikon's exclusive Dynamic AF technology knows whe

August 27, 2008 andndash; After weeks of rumors, Nikon has finally annnounced the D90, a 12.3-megapixel SLR capable of shooting video in 1280 x720 high definition. This successor to the two-year-old D80 is scheduled to ship in November at $999.95 for the body alone or $1299 with an 18-105mm VR lens. See the full story for additional details.

The newly announced Nikon D90 is the worlds first DSLR to shoot HD video at 1,280 x 720 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels or 320 x 216 pixels. Replacing, the D80, the Nikon D90 features a 12.3 megapixels CMOS image sensor and has an ISO sensitivity range of 200-3200 (ISO 6400 equivalent on Hi1 and ISO 100 equivalent on Lo1). Some other features found on this mid-class DX-format D-SLR range include; Live View, Scene Recognition, Active D-Lighting and Picture Control. The camera  will ship in November for $999.95 (body alone ) or $1299 with an 18-105mm VR lens. [Via DCI]

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR is the new lens from Nikon, which will start shipping from September 2008 for $399.95. The new NIKKOR lens has a focal length between 18 and 105 mm and focal length equivalent to 27 to 157.5 mm in 35mm format that has been designed to partner with Nikon's D90. Major Features - DX-format, high-power 5.8x zoom lens with focal length ranging from 18 to 105mm - Broad picture angle range approximates the perspective of a 27-157.5mm lens on a 35mm-format film camera or Nikon FX-format digital SLR - Covers diverse shooting situations from wide-angle landscapes and interiors to portraiture and medium-range sports - Vibration Reduction assures sharper handheld pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible - Built-in Silent Wave Motor delivers quiet, swift autofocus with superior accuracy - High-performance optical system featuring an ED glass element and an aspherical lens element realizes superior image reproduction capability - The rounded 7-blade diaphragm opening renders out-of-focus elements more naturally

The newly announced Nikon D90 is Nikon's second "Eye-Fi Connected" camera, following the Nikon D60. To give an enhanced experience to  their customers, the Nikon D90 will automatically detect when an Eye-Fi card is inserted and manage its power settings to make sure that photos upload smoothly for sharing and storing.

Nikon announced an upgrade to the Editors' Choice-winning D80 D-SLR. The D90 sports a 12.3-megapixel sensor, improved overall image quality, and high-def video capability.

Microsoft and Nikon Corp. said Wednesday that the two companies signed a patent cross-licensing agreement "to further the development of each company's current and future product lines."

Microsoft and Nikon have signed a patent cross-licensing agreement, which lays emphasis on contributing to each company's current and future product lines. The agreement is not just restricted to Nikon cameras and also extends to a broad range of other consumer products each company manufactures and sells. "At Nikon, we want to continue to lead the industry in pioneering photography solutions and give our customers access to innovative technology," said Naoki Tomino, Director, Member of the Board, General Manager of Intellectual Property Headquarters at Nikon. "This agreement is a natural extension of our longstanding relationship with Microsoft and we look forward

Imaging-Resource has posted sample shots taken from the newly announced Nikon D90 and they have even posted an overview of the DSLR. According to the reviewer, Nikon once again doesn't disappoint with the D90 and the camera is perfect for intermediate photographers. "The Nikon D90 is a very well-rounded digital SLR offering, with just about everything an aspiring photographer will need, and quite a few of the advanced features found on the higher-priced Nikons in the line, but at a lower price."

Slightly overshadowed by the announcement of the D90 was a new kit lens from Nikon, the 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 VR. The lens plugs a gap in Nikon's current lineup of 18mm+ kit lenses, and is essentially a reduced-reach 18-135mm with the addition of VR. To read our full review of this lens, click here. ...

Introducing the D300 — A new 12.3 effective-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor, Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept, Scene Recognition System and the new Picture Control Syste

Versatile Remote Speedlight for the Creative Lighting System

Guide number - 30 meters/98 feet @ ISO 100

i-TTL Flash control

FV Lock (Flash Value Lock)

Auto FP High Speed Sync Mode

Advanced Nikon features in a lightweight, durable titanium body with built-in Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 or 35mm f/2.8 lens with integrated optical coating for sharp, clear photos.

Handling agility fused with Nikon’s 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, assures professional image quality with low-noise, high-ISO performance.

Efficient and logical controls include responsive Nikon Dual Command Dials for optimum control. Full-time AF operation with every AF Nikkor lens. Nikon's exclusive Dynamic AF technology knows whe

Six megapixel, single-lens-reflex camera, 2-inch LCD, 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 2.5 Frames Per Second, 5-Area Autofocus, and more.

Handling agility fused with Nikon’s 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, assures professional image quality with low-noise, high-ISO performance.