By Karl Peschel on Mar 11, 2008 in Digital SLR | 0 Comments
Nothing like taking your new $5000 camera and throwing all kinds of crap on it. This guy certainly must feel confident in the quality of the D3 and the 24-70 lens on it.
Admittedly, the pro series Nikon bodies are tough as nails. I just don’t think I’d want to try to find the limits of [...]
By Karl Peschel on Feb 29, 2008 in Digital SLR | 0 Comments
This time I’m not talking about Photoshop or any photo editing software. I’m referring to useful glass filters that screw on to the front of your lens.
Unlike film, digital photography allows us to add color effects and enhancements in post processing. Therefore, you don’t need too many filters.
Protect the lens - with a UV [...]
By Karl Peschel on Jan 7, 2008 in Digital SLR, PointAndShoot | 0 Comments
The 2008 Consumer Electronics Show is going on in Vegas and there’s a slew of new cameras being announced. Most are slated for release in March or April, so you’ll have time to save your greenbacks.
You can visit the official CES website here. Get the latest schedule info, celebrity appearances, and more. Visit the CNet [...]
By Karl Peschel on Dec 14, 2007 in Digital SLR, Lightroom, Photoshop | 0 Comments
The last week or two has seen updates from both Nikon and Adobe. Users of Photoshop CS2/3, Photoshop Elements 4/5/6, Lightroom and Nikons ViewNX and Camera Control Pro need to pay attention.
Nikon has updated ViewNX to v1.0.3 and added a number of enhancements. The most important items are an error with IPTC info added from [...]
By Karl Peschel on Dec 12, 2007 in Digital SLR | 0 Comments
When Nikon introduced the D40 there was a lot of talk about it only using AF-S lenses. Since the camera does not have an AF motor to drive the lens, it relies on lenses that have that motor built in. Unfortunately, most AF-S lenses are rather pricey.
After the D40x popped on the scene Nikon and [...]
By Karl Peschel on Nov 26, 2007 in Digital SLR, PointAndShoot | 0 Comments
Want to know what goes into making new Nikon products? Ever wonder how long it takes to bring new technology to the market? Now you can get some insight in to Nikon’s philosophy and technological minds that make the equipment we’re so proud of.
Visit Nikon Imaging - Behind the Scenes for a series of articles [...]