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Thursday

Nikon Coolpix S6000 Compact Digital Camera

Measuring 97mm x 55mm x 25mm and weighs at only 156 grams, the Nikon Coolpix S6000 can be conveniently carried in a pocket or a purse. This camera features some impressive specifications such as a 1/2.3-inch 14.2-megapixel sensor, a 7x optical zoom lens ranging from a wide 28mm to a long 196mm, an HD movie mode of 1280×720 at 30 frames per second with stereo sound, a four-way image stabilization system and an advanced flash control. Available in silver, red, black, metallic burgundy or bronze, the Nikon Coolpix S6000 retails for $249.95 each. [DigitalCameraReview]

Tuesday

Nikon Coolpix S70 Disappoints, Despite OLED Touchscreen

Nikon's Coolpix S70 promised to be a point and shoot built with a love reserved for high end smartphones—very thin, and packing a 3.5-inch OLED multitouch screen. Alas, Nikon forgot about one, tiny detail, the photography itself.

According to Photography Blog's early review, the $300ish S70's somewhat low resolution OLED wasn't found to be much better than an LCD for viewing images, especially in direct sunlight when it's still not bright enough. As for the photos themselves, they were only of 'average quality,' with a particularly noisy ISO even at conservative settings. Too bad.

(Via Gizmodo: Cameras.)

Nikon D3S unboxing and hands-on!

Our Black Friday just got significantly more awesome -- a new Nikon D3S showed up on our doorstep a moment ago, along with a super-hot NIKKOR AF-S 24-70 f/2.8G ED lens. We're just about to dive into this thing's incredible ISO 102,400 performance (well, we will when it get a little darker) and full-manual 720p24 video mode, but for now we thought we'd hit you up with some unboxing shots -- check 'em out!

Gallery: Nikon D3S unboxing and hands-on

(Via Engadget Digital Cameras.)

Thursday

Nikon D300S review roundup: it's awesome, but D300 is better value

You'll know from our Canon 7D review roundup that these semi-pro DSLR reviews tend to take a little while longer to cook than ones for, say, the world's latest, fastest graphics card. That means we're looking at analyses of a shooter that's been out for a while, but boy are they thorough. The D300S (our unboxing can be found here) is Nikon's gentle massaging of the D300 formula for success -- with added 720p video recording and an extra frame for a 7fps burst mode -- and that's borne out by the reviews. You're still getting an outstanding 12.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, 51-point AF, and a sturdy weather-proofed body, but question marks remain as to whether the new additions offer enough of an upgrade from the D300. The HD video recording is hamstrung by a mono mic and a frankly silly 5 minute maximum clip length (a limitation not present on direct competitors from Canon and Pentax), but the addition of a second memory card slot (now offering SD as well as CF storage) and a dedicated Live View button along with purportedly improved noise performance could just make the difference for new buyers. Hit the links below for more, including comparisons against the Canon 50D and 7D, as well as the Pentax K-7.

(Via Engadget Digital Cameras.)

Friday

Nikon's D3S officially announced, previewed extensively

One day after having been leaked to the wilds and then officially announced, Nikon has opened the floodgates on the upcoming D3S, an upgrade to last year's D3 that was oh so warmly received. Early indications are the D3S is just as hot, adding a 720p24 video mode to the mix and allowing use of the camera's full aperture and ISO range while recording. Important, that, because this camera offers a ludicrously high maximum ISO value of 102,400 -- approaching night vision territory. That's thanks to a new 12.1 megapixel sensor, which is paired with a vibration mechanism to reduce dust. How well does the sensor perform? Nobody is apparently allowed to show us just yet, but tell us they have, with words like 'simply incredible' and 'fantastic feat' used to describe its low-light shooting. Seems we'll have to wait a bit longer for full reviews, but these previews will surely whet your appetite. Oh, and the cost? A mere $5,199.95.

(Via Engadget Digital Cameras.)

Nikon D3s With 1080p Video Plus Mystery Camera Announced Next Week? (Hooopefully)

Nikon's holding a buttload of events around the world Oct. 14, meaning new camera. Specifically, it's rumored to be the D3s—a tweaked version of the conveniently out-of-stock D3 with 1080p video recording, along with a new mystery camera.

Rumored D3s specs follow thusly

* Nikon D3s with ISO 200-12800 (D3 was with ISO 200-6400)

* New ISO range HI-3 at 102,400 ISO

* 12.1 mp FX sensor (same as the D3, but tweaked)

* 14fps

* D-movie with 24 fps/1080p

Don't hold your breath on that ISO, but the rest is very possible. It'd make sense that a D3s would be their first DSLR to make the jump to 1080p video (we'll honestly cry if it has 720p).

The other possible camera, which might just have us more excited is a compact with a DSLR-sized sensor inside, sorta like Leica's X1. We'll be waiting for Oct. 14 with bated breath, that's for sure.

(Via Gizmodo: Cameras.)

Tuesday

Nikon D3s with 1080p video rumored for release next month

Nikon D3s with 1080p video rumored for release next month This sort of burst out of nowhere today, but word is that a new Nikon D3s will hit on October 15 -- the crew at NikonRumors puts it at '99 percent probability.' The D3s is expected to add 1080p video and an 14fps burst mode to the D3, as well as a 1.6x crop mode, but other than that we don't know too much. We'll keep you updated, it looks like the leaks are coming fast and furious.

(Via Engadget Digital Cameras.)

Monday

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj won't be with us until October, others also delayed

Alas, our dream of rocking parties with the projector-packing s1000pj will have to wait an extra month. Turns out that demand for the shooter was so high that even Nikon, whose sole purpose in life is making imaging equipment, couldn't satiate it in time. The new dates for your calendar are October 23 for the 12.1 megapixel, 5x optical zoom S1000pj, and September 19 for its S70 and S570 brethren. The S70 switches out the projector for a 3.5-inch OLED multitouch screen, and should prove quite the attractive proposition in its own right, but for now all we can do is look admiringly from afar. Sigh.

[Via Impress]

Friday

Nikon Coolpix S570 Budget Digital Camera

The new Nikon Coolpix S570 will be launched in September this year. The 12MP camera features a 5x wide-angle zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, ISO 3200 at full resolution, a 2.7-inch bright LCD display, a 4-way VR image stabilization mode, a scene auto selector mode, Nikon smart portrait system and move mode. Available in black, red, blue and pink, the Nikon Coolpix S570 is priced at $199.95.
[DailyDigitals]

Wednesday

Nikon Coolpix S70 digital camera

Nikon has released yet another digital camera for its Coolpix stable in the form of the Coolpix S70. This digital camera will feature the following specifications to suit the casual and experienced shooter alike :-

3.5' clear color display

Touchscreen controls

HD video recording at 720p

12.1-megapixels sensor

5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR lens

Up to ISO 6400

5-way VR Image Stabilization System

Subject Tracking

Scene Auto Selector Mode

Nikon’s Smart Portrait System

The Coolpix will come in an ultra-stylish design, hitting retail stores next month for $399.95 a pop, coming in varying colors and textures including Red & Red, Champagne & Beige, Black & Black or Champagne & Light Brown.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Nikon Coolpix S570 digital camera

Up next we have the Nikon Coolpix S570 that aims to achieve a healthy balance between price and performance. While you won't get the best features possible in this entry level $199.95 digital camera, it is still miles ahead compared to what you would have gotten a couple of years ago at a similar price point. This 12-megapixel shoother comes with a 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, ISO 3200 at full resolution, a bright 2.7' LCD display (no touchscreen here though), 4-way VR Image Stabilization System, Scene Auto Selector Mode, Nikon’s Smart Portrait System and movie mode. It will come in black, red, blue and pink color choices when the Coolpix S570 arrives later this September.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

The Nikon S1000PJ projector camera leaks out along with three other Coolpix models

We always knew that Nikon was a leaking ship, adrift in the digital camera sea, but this latest leak proves it. Why bother with embargos and NDAs when most of the info leaks out early anyway. First, it was the D5000, then the D300s and now all these Coolpix cameras that aren’t official yet. This is what we know so far though.

The S570 is set to replace the S560 line with a 12.0MP sensor and a 5x Nikkor lens. It’s going to come in four colors - red, black, pink and blue - and will be available in September. $199 sounds about right seeing as that was the MSRP of the S560.

The new S640 will be a quick CoolPix camera with a .7 start-up time and a very fast shutter release time. Plus, the 12.2MP camera will sport a 5x optical zoom and support full resolution at 6400 ISO. Expect this camera to be available in three colors this September and will likely be priced around $249 like the current generation.

The S70 comes packing a 3.5-inch OLED screen and a 12.1MP sensor capable of ISO as high as 6400. It too has a 5x optical zoom along with electronic VR. Plus the touchscreen can even snap pictures just by touching the subject on the screen.

And true to the two rumor, the S1000PJ will come with a front facing projector that’s capable of creating a 40-inch image. The projector is housed in a separate compartment fires out of the front of the camera. The camera itself is a 12.1MP paired with a 28mm equivalent wide-angle lens with optical electronic image stabilization.

Note: Nikon! You have leaks. Either plug them or stop messing around with embargoes. This is tiresome.

(Via CrunchGear.)

Friday

Nikon D3000 entry-level DSLR unveiled

Compared to the Nikon D300s also announced today the new D3000 isn't much to write home about, but it's still a pretty solid DSLR for $600 -- you're getting a 10.2 megapixel sensor, 11-point autofocus system, a 230k pixel screen, a new Guide Mode that should make it easier on beginners, and an 18-55 NIKKOR VR lens. Nice enough, but we're sure Nikon will forgive us for lusting after the D300s instead. Full PR after the break.

Gallery: Nikon D3000 entry-level DSLR unveiled

Continue reading Nikon D3000 entry-level DSLR unveiled

(Via Engadget.)

Nikon D300s officially announced -- 720p/24 movie mode with autofocus and mic input

Well well, Nikon managed to keep the big secret about the new D300s under wraps even as everything else was leaked in the past few weeks: the new $1,799.95 body will shoot 24fps 720p video with contrast-detect autofocus and offers an external mic input. That's basically every would-be DSLR videographer's major wishlist right there -- sure, 1080p would have been nice, but we'll take better sound over a couple more lines of resolution any day. Other highlights include a 12.3 megapixel DX sensor, 51-point autofocus, and 7fps burst shooting, as well as those dual CF and SD card slots and a 920k pixel screen. Yeah, it's looking like a real beast -- that DX sensor probably doesn't have Canon 5D Mark II fans worried, but if you're looking to get into DSLR video this looks like the new cam to beat.

Gallery: Nikon D300s officially announced -- 720p/24 movie mode with autofocus and mic input

Update: Digital Photography Review has a brief hands-on with the camera, clarifying that the contrast-detection autofocus isn't the quickest, and like we learned with the Olympus E-P1 you'll need to use an external mic when shooting to avoid the ever-present 'shhhk' sound. Also of note is continuous shooting, which has been given a boost to seven frames per second -- eight if you have the battery grip -- compared to D300 and that it has the same memory card door as the D700.

Continue reading Nikon D300s officially announced -- 720p/24 movie mode with autofocus and mic input

(Via Engadget.)

More Nikon D300s Images Leaked

Here are the latest photos from Nikon Rumors showing the rumored Nikon D300s in actual pictures. As mentioned before, the D300s will feature a 720p video recording, an SD storage option, a microphone, a quiet shutter mode and the ability to continuously shoot at eight frames per second. However, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet.

More Nikon D300s Images Leaked

[Electronista]

Wednesday

New Nikon D300s Picture Leaked

Here’s the leaked picture of Nikon’s upcoming D300s DSLR. According to rumors, this new DSLR will feature a 720p video recording, an SD storage option, a microphone, a quiet shutter mode and the ability to continuously shoot at eight frames per second. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and availability yet.
[Techradar]

Nikon D3000, D300s images materialize

What's this? An as of yet unannounced Nikon D3000 camera has allegedly popped up in press photo format, flaunting itself as what appears to be a slimmed down entry level DSLR. The gang LensTip have analyzed the pic pretty thoroughly against the D5000 and have concluded it's got a smaller body, no HDMI connector, no microphone (so much for a movie mode), and likely no articulating display. Additionally, we've got from Nikon Rumors what's purported to be our first glimpse at the D300s body. Given the angle of the shot, the only difference we can spot is the inclusion of a microphone -- then again, it could just be some subtle image manipulation trickery from a rabid fan. See it and decide for yourself after the break.

[Via Electronista]

Friday

Nikon's D5000 gets reviewed in staggering detail

Just in case our comparatively brief overview of the D5000 wasn't enough to sway you either way, why not have a gander at DPReview's astonishing 33 page critique of Nikon's first-ever DSLR with an articulating display? Within, you'll find oodles of sample shots, comparison to rival cameras and enough analysis to make you feel like a bona fide expert upon leaving. If you're looking for the long and short of it, however, you'll find a conclusion that essentially matches up word-for-word with our own summary: the articulating display is a bit of a personal preference, but every other aspect is rock solid. If you're not down with ponying up for the marginally more expensive D90 and you can't bear the thought of buying Canon glass, there's hardly a better option on the market right now. Dig in below if you still need more proof.

(Via Engadget.)

Nikon S630 unboxing and hands-on: pretty in pink edition

What's that, another compact digital camera unboxing? Yes, dear readers, we've got a mega-megapixel story cooking for you, and another ingredient has arrived. This time it's Nikon's Coolpix S630, a 12 megapixel, 7x optical zoom compact that features optical stabilization and a particularly vibrant hue. So far we're impressed by the camera's shape, lightness, and build quality, but this one has plenty more testing ahead of it before we make any solid conclusions. Until then, enjoy a few shots of its unveiling.

Gallery: Nikon Coolpix S630 unboxing

(Via Engadget.)

Canon EOS Rebel T1i impressions, head-to-head with Nikon D5000

Make no mistake about it, the low / mid-range DSLR battle of early 2009 is on. Just over a month ago, Canon shook up the entry-level DSLR game with a shooter that packed a 1080p video mode, a 15.1 megapixel sensor and a price tag well below the magical $1,000 mark. Right around a fortnight later, Nikon not-at-all-coincidentally issued a new shooter in its own range, one that was no doubt built to rival the previously mentioned EOS Rebel T1i. Just this week, both of these bad boys showed up on our doorstep, and we've spent every waking minute since mashing buttons and capturing memories in order to give you our take on the pair. Care to hear more? Jump on past the break... and be sure to leave your fanboy suit at the door.

Gallery: Canon EOS Rebel T1i hands-on