Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Nikon pushes out D4, D800 firmware update, fixes lock-up issues and other bugs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/29/nikon-d4-d800-firmware-update/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/29/nikon-d4-d800-firmware-update/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/29/nikon-d4-d800-firmware-update/#comments Nikon pushes out D4, D800 firmware update, fixes lock-up issues and other bugs

It wasn't long ago that we heard about the "lock-up" woes D4 and D800 owners were experiencing on their shiny new shooters, but luckily for them, Nikon just outed a fix to take care of those issues. Aside from solving the aforementioned annoyance, the firmware update (B:1.01) also mends a problem allowing RAW files to be network-transferred while in JPEG-only mode, as well as a bug causing bits like aperture and exposure compensation to change unexpectedly when using certain custom settings. You can grab the updates now via the source links below, and be sure to let us know how it all turned out in the end.

Nikon pushes out D4, D800 firmware update, fixes lock-up issues and other bugs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 19:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d4d4 dslrD4Dslrd800d800 dslrD800Dslrdigital slrDigitalSlrdslrfirmwarefirmware updatefirmware updatesFirmwareUpdateFirmwareUpdatesminipostnikonnikon d4nikon d4 dslrnikon d800nikon d800 dslrNikonD4NikonD4DslrNikonD800NikonD800DslrSoftware Updatesoftware updatesSoftwareUpdateSoftwareUpdatesupdateupdatesTue, 29 May 2012 19:22:00 EST<![CDATA[IRL: Sparrow for iOS, Nikon D800 and the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/24/irl-sparrow-ios-nook-simple-touch-glowlight-nikon-d800/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/24/irl-sparrow-ios-nook-simple-touch-glowlight-nikon-d800/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/24/irl-sparrow-ios-nook-simple-touch-glowlight-nikon-d800/#comments Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

One of the reasons we launched this column was to make sure our reviews and hands-on posts weren't the final say on products -- after all, you often need to live with something for more than a week to notice its WiFi signal cuts off past 15 feet, or there's a nasty bug in the settings menu. Indeed, that theme is what ties together this week's roundup of stories: Darren explains why he ditched Sparrow for iOS, Kevin laments the file size of photos he's taken with his Nikon D800 and Brian finds a flaw in his Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight.

Continue reading IRL: Sparrow for iOS, Nikon D800 and the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight

IRL: Sparrow for iOS, Nikon D800 and the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Three years is quite a long time for any one gadget to complete its product cycle -- even a high-end DSLR. The D700 remained on its flagship DSLR perch since its launch in the summer of 2008, all the way through Nikon's D800 announcement earlier this year. During that tenure, the full-frame camera became the primary workhorse for a bounty of photography pros, and it appears safe to confirm that its successor is up to the same task. The 36.3-megapixel D800 has completed its labs tour, leaving reviewers with positive impressions across the board.

As always, DPReview offers some of the most comprehensive analysis on the web, and highlights several advantages over the D800's competitor, the Canon 5D Mark III, including a higher megapixel count (36MP vs. 22MP) and a significantly lower price tag ($3,000 vs. $3,500). CNET struggles to identify cons, and praises the cam for its "stellar photos, excellent videos, speedy performance, and a relatively streamlined shooting design." Ken Rockwell brings a D800E into the reviews mix, concluding that the low-pass-filter-less flavor isn't the best fit for everyone. Finally, newcomer The Photo Brigade put the camera in the hands of Preston Mack, a professional on assignment who used the DSLR to capture a GigaPan photo for MLB.com and offered this takeaway: "I am very happy with the Nikon D800 camera. It is an amazing value." Overall, seems like quite a hit -- you'll find links to all of the above reviews just past the break.

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Nikon D800 review roundup: significant upgrades to an already top-notch DSLR originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 19:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Okay Nikon owners, stop laughing at your 5D Mark III cronies for their leaky problem. That might be a drip in the pail next to your own worries -- namely, possible "lock-up", focus and viewfinder hitches on your D800 or D4. Nikon verified that a "small number" of units of both DSLRs can lock up and become unresponsive, but until there's a permanent patch you can prevent this by disabling both highlight and RGB histogram displays. The company also verified that a "run" of D800s is suffering from a viewfinder bug, although it has yet to confirm another emerging problem with autofocus in some units, which apparently requires a factory fix. So, if you've noticed any of this with your pricey new D800, or really pricey D4, your best bet might be to reach out to your Nikon repair center post-haste. And don't let the Canon guys see you.

[Thanks, Thinh]

Nikon confirms woes with D4 and D800, joins Canon in high-end doghouse originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 May 2012 06:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nikon promised us a "late April" shipment of its D3100 replacement, and sure enough, it looks to have met that self-imposed deadline. The black D3200 kit is now shipping from Best Buy warehouses, and while a litany of other reputable e-tailers have the unit listed (check our links below), we're seeing it backordered elsewhere. That said, these things are obviously trickling into the places that matter most, and determined to-be buyers can almost certainly call around to find one in stock. If you're still on the fence, have a look at our hands-on here, and head on past the break for a lovely unboxing video tour.

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Nikon D3200 now shipping from Best Buy, unboxing video gets personal with new features originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A lens that can look behind itself -- the very idea of it nearly boggles the mind, but it's what the Fisheye-Nikkor 6mm f2.8s claims to be able to do, delivering a viewing angle of 220-degrees. This gargantuan fisheye lens was introduced in 1972, and was reportedly only available through special order. The price of getting your hands on one today? Oh, only about £100,000 ($161,210 American) for a lens in mint condition, and only from Grays of Westminster, a London Camera shop that deals exclusively in Nikon products. It isn't the first time this prodigious piece of glass has shown up, two years ago an identical lens hit eBay to the tune of $34,020 -- a veritable bargain, by comparison. Check out the source link below to peek at the sale. Wallet can't take the damage? Scope out "more coverage" for a bit of Nikon history.

Vintage Nikon fisheye lens aims to dwarf your DSLR, for sale at 100,000 quid originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ahead of getting trigger happy with a fully-working D3200 -- rather than the pre-production unit from our hands-on -- we've been checking out some official 24-megapixel samples on Flickr. To our eyes, the images befit the smaller pixel size, namely sharp and high-res, but with a good dollop of noise on the side. Albeit completely unscientific, a blowup compared to an image from the similarly priced Sony NEX-5N looks grainier at the same 1600 ISO. On the plus side, the JPEGs show almost zero compression artifacts, so budget-minded shooters could easily print poster-sized images -- of course, providing they have enough light for a low ISO shot in the first place.

Gallery: D3200 official samples

Nikon D3200 sample pics appear on Flickr, make a slightly noisy entrance originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nikon's recent cashback promo gave us a twinge that new consumer models might be around the corner, but as of today there's just the one: the almost entry-level D3200, which Nikon hopes will complement the cheaper D3100 without supplanting it. The price gap between these two low-end DSLRs is significant -- around $150 based on current D3100 prices, with the black D3200 and regular 18-55mm kit lens expected to hit shelves at the end of April for $700. What does that extra outlay get you? Quite a lot, actually: a hefty resolution upgrade to 24-megapixels with an Expeed 3 processing engine, versus 14-megapixels mustered by D3100; an extra ISO notch of 6400, providing more flexibility in low-light situations; and also a much higher-res LCD display for cleaner live-viewing and playback, with around four times as many pixels as the D3100's grainy window. Read on for some initial impressions and a hands-on video, and you'll see that there are a couple of subtler selling points too.

Gallery: Nikon D3200 hands-on

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Nikon adds D3200 to its DSLR range, we go hands-on! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For better or worse, the actual specifications of the D4 ended up as hardly worth writing home about, with an ISO range mirroring that already seen on the D3S, a megapixel rating lower than that of the cheaper D800 and a battery rated for fewer snaps than the outgoing D3S. All at an MSRP that's starting at $800 above where the D3S started. You'll notice a lot of comparisons throughout this article with the Best Camera of 2009, but that's intentional; yours truly has spent the last 2.5 years using the D3S for business and pleasure, and it's only logical to pit the D4 against a camera that has become molded to many palms here at Engadget HQ. Is the D4 a worthy upgrade? Or even a worthy successor? Let's find out.

Gallery: Nikon D4 hands-on gallery

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Nikon D4 field review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Lensbaby Composer Pro gets Samsung, Sony, Micro Four Thirds mirrorless mounts

Lensbaby Composer Pro gets Samsung, Sony, Micro Four Thirds mirrorless mounts originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nikon offers cashback on D3100, D5100 and D7000 in the UK and Ireland originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is learning how to meter with your camera really necessary? With all the intelligent models out today, who needs it, right? Well, you may, depending on the type of killer photography you hope to produce. When it comes to the person behind the camera, there are a few types of photographers. First, there's the photog who just wants to snap away, not terribly concerned about how their photos turn out -- or, at the very least, not interested in knowing how to alter the camera. If this describes you, that's fine -- the latest-and-greatest compact cameras may be your cup of tea. But then there's the amateur shooter who desires a better understanding of how their cameras determine exposure, and if you fit into this category, this piece should be right up your alley.

Metering is not a subject you can easily master, let alone explain entirely in an article of this length, but we can give you an idea of how it all works. I consistently see the faces of my workshop students glaze over as I wax rhapsodic about the wonders of metering, but I also notice wry smiles from time to time, which shows me the wheels are turning -- they begin to realize all the things they can do if only they can conquer this aspect of photography. However, comprehension and applied mastery are two separate balls of wax. Putting what you learn to practice is the start, and you can improve over a number of months, but true metering control in any situation requires years of practice.

So for our 2012 pre-apocalyptic installment of Primed, we'll break down the world of camera metering, giving you a bit of history, dissecting the main components, describing what your camera wants to do and telling you what the future may hold. By the end, you'll have a better understanding of this vital photographic topic... either that or you'll be in a nice deep sleep.

Note: Check out our recent Primed articles on aperture and image sensors to add to your metering knowledge.

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Engadget Primed: Camera metering explained originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DPReview spent some time with the D800, and we took the Canon for a spin last week. We scaled the D800 sample down to 22.3 megapixels to match the 5D, then pasted a 300-by-400 1:1 pixel section from each camera side-by-side in the image above. The D800 JPEG (on the left) appears to be the noisier of the two, which seems logical, considering that Nikon opted to boost the camera's resolution instead of its sensitivity. Still, the cam's top-ISO is quite usable, and if you plan to shoot in a studio setting or can live without a six-digit sensitivity, the D800 will likely suit you just fine. Hit up our source link for samples shot at the full ISO range, including full-res downloads, to make that call for yourself.

Update: We've replaced the Canon sample with a studio shot from DPReview, which provides a more accurate comparison. You can find images from both cameras at our source links below.

Nikon D800 studio samples posted at DPReview (update: 5D Mark III studio sample added) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5d5d mark iii5dMarkIiicameracamerascanoncanon 5dcanon 5d mark iiiCanon5dCanon5dMarkIiid800digital slrdigital slrsDigitalSlrDigitalSlrsDPReviewdslrdslrshigh isohigh-isoHighIsoisolow lightlow light photographylow light shootinglow-lightlow-light shootingLow-lightShootingLowLightLowLightPhotographyLowLightShootingnikonnikon d800NikonD800photographyproprofessionalsamplesample imagesSampleImagessamplesTue, 20 Mar 2012 09:28:00 EST<![CDATA[IRL: Chumby 8, LaCie Rugged Triple USB 3.0 and a duo of Nikkor lenses]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/irl-chumby-8-lacie-rugged-nikkor-lenses/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/irl-chumby-8-lacie-rugged-nikkor-lenses/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/irl-chumby-8-lacie-rugged-nikkor-lenses/#commentsWelcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

You know what we're sick of talking about? (Okay, sick is a strong word, but you catch our drift.) Phones. Also, the iPad. Fortunately, this week's IRL touches on neither of the above. Instead, our audio guy Joe takes a different tack and explains his choice of Nikkor lenses, while Andy and Billy get hands-on with a rugged hard drive and Chumby 8, respectively. Head on past the break to see how we rate this stuff after spending more than a little time with all of it.

Continue reading IRL: Chumby 8, LaCie Rugged Triple USB 3.0 and a duo of Nikkor lenses

IRL: Chumby 8, LaCie Rugged Triple USB 3.0 and a duo of Nikkor lenses originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember when we were in a tizzy about the Nikon D4, way back in January? We got to play with this tank of a DSLR a bit, but sadly weren't permitted to actually publish any of the photos or video that we shot with the thing. Sure, we've seen some samples of it in action, but it's not quite the same. Thankfully, the company made our late-February that much better, allowing us to take the D4 on a jaunt around the city, a couple of weeks ahead of its mid-March launch. We strolled around Washington Square Park and 6th avenue, with the beast of a camera in-hand, shooting tourists and scenery, before popping by a subway station to have a go with the camera's purported excellent low-light capabilities that we've been hearing so much about. Click on through to take a look at some sample video.

Gallery: Nikon D4 sample shots

Nikon D4 sample shots

Gallery: Nikon D4 hands-on shots

Nikon D4 hands-on shots

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Nikon D4 hands-on with sample images, video originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>16.2 megapixel16.2Megapixelcameracamerasd-slrd3d3sd4digital cameradigital slrDigitalCameraDigitalSlrdslrfull framefull-frameFullFramefxfx mountfx-mountFxMounthands-onNnikonnikon d3nikon d3snikon d4NikonD3NikonD3sNikonD4videoWed, 29 Feb 2012 13:09:00 EST<![CDATA[IRL: Nikon D90, myCharge Portable Power Bank 6000 and Phosphor's World Time Sport]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/irl-nikon-d90-mycharge-portable-power-bank-6000-and-phosphors/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/irl-nikon-d90-mycharge-portable-power-bank-6000-and-phosphors/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/irl-nikon-d90-mycharge-portable-power-bank-6000-and-phosphors/#commentsWelcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

Desperate times call for desperate measures -- namely, new gadgets. Disappointed with his Droid Charge's ever-depleting battery capacity, Tim took a $100 portable charger for a spin to see if he could eke out a little extra runtime before racing for an outlet. Meanwhile, Dan agreed to wear his first E-Ink watch after his analog Fossil timepiece outlived all compatible wristbands. Rounding things out, we have a more traditional account of gadget nostalgia from Don Melanson, who explains why he won't be replacing his aging D90 anytime soon.

Continue reading IRL: Nikon D90, myCharge Portable Power Bank 6000 and Phosphor's World Time Sport

IRL: Nikon D90, myCharge Portable Power Bank 6000 and Phosphor's World Time Sport originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We heard from Nikon PR confirming that the D4 will indeed be launching in the US in mid-March as well.

Nikon D4 and D800 to ship in March, but only in the land of the baguette? (update: US too) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nikon WT-5 WiFi dongle wins FCC approval, fires off a ring of D4s to celebrate originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Both Canon and Nikon have yet to allow us to take away samples shot with the 1D X or D4 -- the companies even taped CF card slots shut to prevent show attendees from slipping their own card in -- but we were still able to get a fairly good idea of high-ISO performance from reviewing images on the built-in LCDs. At the cameras' top sensitivity of ISO 204,800, noise was visible even during a full image preview. Zooming into the image revealed significant noise, as expected. However, within each camera's native range of ISO 100 to 25,600, noise was barely an issue at all. Both cameras are still pre-production samples at this point, so we'll need to wait for production models to make their way out before we can capture our own samples, but based on what we saw when reviewing ISO 204,800 images on the built-in LCDs, that incredible top-ISO setting may actually be usable. Scroll on through the gallery below to preview some top sensitivity shots on the Canon EOS-1D X (camera poster) and the Nikon D4 (Japanese model), and join us past the break for an even closer look in our video hands-on.

Gallery: Canon EOS-1D X and Nikon D4 high-ISO shooting

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Canon EOS-1D X and Nikon D4 ISO 204,800 shooting hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nikon D800 short lets you experience miracle of birth, motorcycles originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nikon D800

Continue reading Nikon confirms 36.3-megapixel D800, we go hands-on

Nikon confirms 36.3-megapixel D800, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nikon D800 slips out for an early bird preview, to be officially unveiled tomorrow? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nikon posted its Q3 earnings report this morning, and there isn't a whole lot to smile about. The cameramaker had to swallow a one-off loss of ¥10.9 billion last quarter (approximately $143.1 million), due to widespread flooding that devastated its Thailand manufacturing plant, in October. Today's report comes just a day after Sony issued similarly dire figures, which it largely attributed to last year's flooding, as well. For the third quarter ended December 31st, Nikon posted a ¥3.7 billion loss (about $48.6 million), compared with the ¥9.7 billion ($127.3 million) it saw in net profits over the same period in 2010. Operating profits also fell to ¥8.2 billion from ¥18.6 billion in 2010, while total revenue dropped from ¥253.8 billion in Q3 2010 to ¥215.4 billion, last quarter. The company remains optimistic about the future, though, forecasting net gains of ¥55 billion this year, coupled with an expected revenue of ¥925 billion. For the full report, check out the source links below.

Nikon posts Q3 2011 earnings, sees significant losses due to Thailand floods originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tetsuya Yamamoto, Nikon's head of development was at CES talking up the future plans of the company's 1 system cameras after strong holiday sales. The 10.1 megapixel sensor inside the 1 body is sufficiently capable of shooting 2 and 4K video and bringing that functionality into the unit is planned for a future edition. There's a need for a set of brighter lenses with faster auto-focusing, although we're not sure how much bigger you can get on that petite body. It's also kicking around the option of letting V1 (i.e. more professional) users get at manual AF control and in-camera RAW editing -- while J1 users can expect plenty of features they won't use much, like in-camera effects. It's exciting stuff, but let's hope these new features don't cause the price to climb any higher, eh?

Nikon 1 future plans revealed: 4K video, brighter lenses, picture effects originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nikon Coolpix P310 hands-on

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Nikon Coolpix P310 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We've corrected the pricing. As previously reported, the camera will reach US shores at a more wallet-friendly $430.

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Nikon Coolpix P510 arrives in London, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nikon Coolpix L810, L26 and S30

Continue reading Nikon outs new Coolpix trio: L810 with 26x zoom, waterproof S30 and Intelligent Auto L26

Nikon outs new Coolpix trio: L810 with 26x zoom, waterproof S30 and Intelligent Auto L26 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nikon Coolpix S9300, S6300, S4300 and S3300

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Nikon adds Coolpix S9300, S6300, S4300 and S3300 to point-and-shoot lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those of you seeking a more-pocketable P-series may want to consider the Coolpix P310, which offers the same 16.1 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, a 921k-pixel 3-inch LCD, a native sensitivity range of ISO 100-3200 (Hi1 of ISO 6400) and a 4.2x 24-100mm f/1.8 (maximum) optically stabilized zoom lens. As Nikon's high-end pocketable model, the P310 offers advanced exposure modes, including program, shutter- and aperture-priority, along with a full manual mode. There's also 1080/30p video capture with stereo sound and in-camera editing. Both cameras will be available in February, with the Coolpix P510 shipping in black and red for $430 and the black-only P310 running you $330. Oh, and don't forget about that plenary P-PR past the break.

Continue reading Nikon unveils Coolpix P510 42x superzoom, P310 with f/1.8 lens

Nikon unveils Coolpix P510 42x superzoom, P310 with f/1.8 lens originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There comes a time when you must clear out the old and make way for the new, and that's exactly what Nikon has in store for its D300s and D700 shooters. According to Electronista, the Japanese camera giant added both of its aforementioned DSLRs to the "old products" section on its motherland site. Given how often we see products get refreshed, it shouldn't come as a huge surprise -- especially when we've seen the D700's expected successor hanging out in the wild many times before. Keep in mind that Nikon recently took the wraps off its D4, so perhaps it's just a good ol' sign the new more-compact flavors are looming just around the corner. Needless to say, we'll let you know as soon as it happens.

Nikon D300s and D700 hitting stale status, make way for the next generation originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camerad300d300sd4d400digital cameraDigitalCameradiscontinueddslrnikonnikon d300nikon d300snikon d700Nikon DSLRNikonD300NikonD300sNikonD700NikonDslrThu, 26 Jan 2012 14:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon D4 Ethernet tethered shooting hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/nikon-d4-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/nikon-d4-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/nikon-d4-hands-on-video/#comments After getting our eager mitts on Nikon's long overdue D3 successor, aptly named the D4, we got a second chance to revisit our fat-bodied, photo-taking friend at the company's CES booth. The 16.2MP DSLR features a 3.2-inch LCD screen and is capable of 1080p video capture at 30fps. But that's not why we went back for more and it's not why you're reading this right now. We were keen to put the D4's big, bad networking capabilities to the test -- one of which links an array of up to ten of the cameras together for simultaneous, remote shooting over WiFi. Unfortunately, this feature requires use of the WT-5A wireless dongle, which is still awaiting FCC certification and could not be demonstrated. Neither could the imaging company show off the one-to-one connection that allows an auxiliary camera to be controlled from a primary unit. We did get to briefly interact with the camera's native web server running on a laptop, from which you can snap shots, toggle settings (like ISO and shutter speed), playback and download your recordings. You can catch a peek of the interface and an extra look at this sought after shooter after the break.

Gallery: Nikon D4 Ethernet tethered shooting hands-on

Continue reading Nikon D4 Ethernet tethered shooting hands-on (video)

Nikon D4 Ethernet tethered shooting hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>16.2 megapixel16.2MegapixelcameracamerasCESCES 2012Ces2012d-slrD4digital cameradigital slrDigitalCameraDigitalSlrdslrfull framefull-frameFullFramefxfx mountfx-mountFxMounthands-onNikonnikon d4NikonD3NikonD4videoThu, 12 Jan 2012 00:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Here's a seven-minute Nikon D4 sample video: try not to drool]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/nikon-d4-dslr-1080p-amazing-sample-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/nikon-d4-dslr-1080p-amazing-sample-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/nikon-d4-dslr-1080p-amazing-sample-video/#comments Corey Rich. Might not ring a bell off-hand, but it'll be someone you're insanely jealous of after you head past the break and mash play. Sir Rich was fortunate enough to get hands-on with a Nikon D4 during the company's launch efforts, and he put together an absolutely stunning seven-minute video montage showcasing exactly what the new beast is capable of. We're told that the captures were taken over a grueling 11 day period, with all of the action shots captured directly onto SanDisk Extreme Pro CF cards. The author has posted a reminder that the Vimeo clip is compressed using H.264 at 10,000kbps, and while some have spotted glitching in parts, he assures us the original media was devoid of the stuff. Enough talking -- get to watching.

[Thanks, Wynn]

Continue reading Here's a seven-minute Nikon D4 sample video: try not to drool

Here's a seven-minute Nikon D4 sample video: try not to drool originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pcorey richCoreyRichd4dslrnikonnikon d4NikonD4sample videoSampleVideovideowynn rujiWynnRujiSun, 08 Jan 2012 19:38:00 EST<![CDATA[New Nikon DSLR seemingly emerges on German site, D800 hiding in plain sight?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/new-nikon-dslr-d800-leak/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/new-nikon-dslr-d800-leak/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/new-nikon-dslr-d800-leak/#comments See that row of cameras up there? A stately bunch, no doubt. It's a shot from Nikon's German website, and while the newly-announced D4 is shown, there's a curious beast four units in from the left that we haven't seen before. As The Verge and Nikon Rumors have astutely pointed out, that's not a render of any current Nikon body, leaving the inquisitive among us wondering if it's just an awkward image or an heretofore unannounced device. Naturally, all signs are pointing to the rumored D800, and given that the D700 could hardly be any longer in the tooth, it's certainly possible that someone slipped up when polishing up ze website for the day after the D4's launch. So, what say you? An improperly resized D700? Or the next-gen camera of your dreams?

New Nikon DSLR seemingly emerges on German site, D800 hiding in plain sight? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camerad800dslrleakleakednikonnikon d800NikonD800Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon D4 hands-on and manufacturer sample images (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/nikon-d4-hands-on-and-sample-images-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/nikon-d4-hands-on-and-sample-images-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/nikon-d4-hands-on-and-sample-images-video/#comments With the onslaught of CES launches still several days away, the big news today is the D4, Nikon's brand new full-frame digital SLR camera. The 16.2 megapixel DSLR offers 1080/30p video capture, an extended ISO range of 100 to 204,800, a 91,000-pixel 3D color matrix meter and a top high-speed shooting option of 11 frames-per-second. And with the D3 first hitting stores nearly five years ago, this FX-mount successor was long overdue. Earlier today, Nikon held its D4 launch event in Asia, previewing the camera before a group of journalists in Hong Kong. We were on hand for a first look at the massive $6,000 pro body, and were quite pleased with what we saw. Jump past the break for our impressions.

Gallery: Nikon D4 Hands-on

Continue reading Nikon D4 hands-on and manufacturer sample images (video)

Nikon D4 hands-on and manufacturer sample images (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sony flashes new XQD memory cards, your pre-ordered Nikon D4 smiles coyly

Sony flashes new XQD memory cards, your pre-ordered Nikon D4 smiles coyly originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camera memoryCameraMemoryflash memoryFlashMemoryhigh speed memoryHighSpeedMemorymemorymemory cardMemoryCardnew formatNewFormatnikonrawsonysony xqdSonyXqdxqdxqd memoryXqdMemoryFri, 06 Jan 2012 10:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon announces D4 DSLR camera: full-frame 16.2 MP sensor, 204,000 extended ISO, $6,000 price tag]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/nikon-d4-dslr-camera/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/nikon-d4-dslr-camera/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/nikon-d4-dslr-camera/#comments More than two years after the D3S began shipping and roughly a half-decade after we first got a peek at the D3, Nikon has finally announced the full-frame DSLR's long-awaited successor. As expected, the Nikon D4 boosts both megapixel rating (to 16.2) and extended ISO (204,800 at Hi-4), and includes a brand new full-frame FX-format sensor. Video capture also jumped from 720/24p to 1080/30p, but so did the camera's somewhat-out-of-reach price tag -- you'll be dropping $5,999.95 when the D4 hits stores in late February. You're clearly not spending all that hard-earned photo dough for nothing, though. There's also a 91k-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Meter III, compared to a 1,005-pixel meter in the D3S, enabling the camera to evaluate the color and brightness of a scene with much greater precision, yielding much more accurate results. And since the D4 reportedly offers phenomenal low-light performance, you'll probably be using it quite often in the dark -- letting you get good use out of the new back-lit controls.

Photographers can preview images using the 921k-dot 3.2-inch LCD, which offers a 170-degree viewing angle and ambient light sensor. HD video can be previewed on the display as well, or directly through the HDMI port, which also supports uncompressed 8-bit preview video output with optional overlay. Naturally, the D4 is fast. It can power on and be ready to shoot in approximately 0.012 seconds, and can capture 10 fps stills at full resolution with full auto focus and exposure. Willing to lock both AF and AE? The D4 goes to 11. A new 51-point AF system offers full cross-type focusing that's compatible with all Nikon lenses, even when paired with a teleconverter. The D4 includes two card slots with support for both UDMA-7 CF and the recently-announced XQD format, which brings write speeds of up to 125 MB/s -- enough to capture 105 consecutive RAW images at 10 fps. You'll find full details and specs on the D4 just past the break, along with an overview of Nikon's new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G FX-format lens, which is set to ship in March for $499.95.

Gallery: Nikon D4

Continue reading Nikon announces D4 DSLR camera: full-frame 16.2 MP sensor, 204,000 extended ISO, $6,000 price tag

Nikon announces D4 DSLR camera: full-frame 16.2 MP sensor, 204,000 extended ISO, $6,000 price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The first thing I look for when purchasing a camera is something most aren't even aware of. It's not the brand name or the quality of the lens, the touch screen technology or the LCD screen size, and not the array of functions it offers or shooting presets available - it's the size of the image sensor. As a 20-year pro photographer who's captured over a million images during my career, I'm the guy who admires the parts of the engine instead of falling in love with the flashy exterior or high-end sound system. The image sensor is where the rubber meets the photosensitive diodes.

In writing my first installment for Primed, I'll give a few definitions to clear things up a bit when it comes to a camera's image sensors and size, explain in detail the parts of a sensor, how it alters the photos (or video) you capture, where it came from, and why it's important to consider its size - I'll cover the meat and bones, get to the heart of the matter, the nub, the crux, the nuts and bolts, get down to the brass tacks, all while exhausting our thesaurus. Let's dive in, shall we?

Continue reading Engadget Primed: Why your camera's sensor size matters

Engadget Primed: Why your camera's sensor size matters originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We don't need to tell you CF is one of the few memory card formats that's managed to survive the SD tidal wave (remember when you needed Memory Stick to use a Sony point-and-shoot?). But if you're the kind of serious shooter who uses CF, you might be tickled to know its high-speed successor is just about good to go. The CompactFlash Association said it's finished work on XQD, a next-gen format that promises faster speeds, along with a smaller footprint than current-gen CF cards. As for transfer rates, the included PCI Express interface promises theoretical write speeds as high as 5 Gb/s, though the association is quick to peg real-world writes at 125 MB/s and up. Still, that's plenty fast for processing RAW stills and 1080p video, and it's a clear bump over the 100 MB/s write rates (max) you'll get from today's CF cards. No word on availability or partnerships, though we know Nikon led XQD's development, and that Canon endorsed it, so it's safe to say we'll see this in some major releases sometime after the association starts licensing the technology in early 2012.

CompactFlash Association readies next-gen XQD format, promises write speeds of 125 MB/s and up originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CanonCFcf cardCfCardCompactFlashCompactFlash AssociationCompactflashAssociationmemory cardmemory cardsMemoryCardMemoryCardsnew formatNewFormatNikonpci expressPciExpressXQDThu, 08 Dec 2011 17:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon launches $550 Speedlight SB-910 flash: light-up controls and thermal cut-out protection]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/nikon-launches-550-speedlight-sb-910-light-up-controls-and-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/nikon-launches-550-speedlight-sb-910-light-up-controls-and-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/nikon-launches-550-speedlight-sb-910-light-up-controls-and-the/#comments You know what $549.95 gets you in the camera world? About 90 percent of a T3i. Or, you know, a flash. Nikon has just outed the proper successor to the Speedlight SB-900, and at over half a grand, it best be packin' more than just bright lights. The Speedlight SB-910 touts an enhanced operating system and graphic user interface, and comes equipped with a wide zoom range as well as FX / DX-format identification that optimizes zoom settings based on the camera body. The company's also promising better battery life and a bolstered thermal cut-out function -- which offers protection against damage to the flash panel and body from overheating during continuous flash use -- not to mention an improved LCD and the ability to be used as an on-camera flash, wireless commander or remote. You'll get a trio of illumination patterns (standard, center-weighted and even), and it'll be shipping here in the US in just over a fortnight. Here's hoping it's not too late to add a last-minute crush to your wish list.

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Continue reading Nikon launches $550 Speedlight SB-910 flash: light-up controls and thermal cut-out protection

Nikon launches $550 Speedlight SB-910 flash: light-up controls and thermal cut-out protection originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesaccessorycamera flashCameraFlashexpensiveflashminipostnikonperipheralperipheralssb-910speedlightspeedlight sb-910SpeedlightSb-910Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: digital cameras]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/25/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-digital-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/25/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-digital-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/25/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-digital-cameras/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.


With cameras popping up on tablets, smartphones and even Bluetooth headsets, there's a fairly good chance that there's already a device in your pocket capable of shooting high-res stills and HD video. But even with popular apps like Instagram on-board, mobile devices still can't match the versatility and image quality of a dedicated snapper. If you're looking to hide a new point-and-shoot under the tree this year, there are plenty of great options to consider, for any budget. So clear off the memory card and get ready to jump past the break for our top picks that will deliver -- and capture -- plenty of holiday cheer.

Continue reading Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: digital cameras

Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: digital cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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