tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56205196289373439592024-03-13T18:23:54.860+03:00NikonReviews about Nikon cameras, Nikkor lenses and Nikon compatible lensesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-59812920144676930382015-07-03T11:43:00.001+03:002015-07-03T11:43:31.309+03:00nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E DX ED VR SWM<span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E DX ED VR SWM</span><br />
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17 elements in 13 groups</div>
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4 ED(Extra-low Dispersion glass for reduced secondary chromatic aberration) glass elements.</div>
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3 aspherical elements</div>
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Multicoated (Nikon Super Integrated Coating)</div>
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One element Nano coating</div>
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Fluorine front schmutz-resistant coating</div>
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This Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-4 VR DX is same as 16-85mm VR DX, just a stop slower and much less expensive. I don't want to write more, just go and buy the 16-85 instead. I have no idea why Nikon invest so much on this lens while there is almost same in the market ?</div>
Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-2669512673690556262012-02-07T11:56:00.006+02:002012-03-13T11:41:46.797+02:00The new nikon D800 announced<strong><span style="color:#009900;"></span></strong><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qYC6gLwe520/TzD150azwBI/AAAAAAAAAQg/HAW6NUnqtek/s1600/IMG_239498.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706331101550854162" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qYC6gLwe520/TzD150azwBI/AAAAAAAAAQg/HAW6NUnqtek/s320/IMG_239498.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/TLRbtPASJ1I/AAAAAAAAAP8/B_-t9jRCxhc/s1600/IMG_17.jpg"></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/Se9uAK4JtuI/AAAAAAAAAPM/p3eWGJF_NeA/s1600-h/D5000_LCD_4_i.jpg"></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo from </span></em><a href="http://www.bhphoto.com/">http://www.bhphoto.com/</a><em><span style="font-size:85%;"> website</span></em><br /><br /><br /><div>The ones who are expecting the D800 and bored of Canon high resolution (but very bad low light results). Here it is. Resolution tops up to 36 MP. This is even beat the new D4 before you touch it.</div><br /><div><strong>36 MP</strong> (7,360 × 4,912 pixels (L), 5,520 × 3,680 (M), 3,680 × 2,456 (S)). Sensor cleaner.<br />14-bit linear ADC, 16-bit data pipelines.</div><br /><div>ISO 100 ~ 6,400, expandable to 50 (LO-1) to ISO 25,600 (HI+2).</div><br /><div>51 AF points (15 are cross-type, and 9 will work even at f/8). CAM3500-FX sensor as D3X</div><br /><div>91,000-pixel 3D Color Matrix Meter III with Advanced Scene and Face Recognition Systems</div><br /><div>Built in flash (ooopss, sorry 5D Mark II)</div><br /><div><strong>4 fps</strong> at FX mode, 5 fps at DX mode. Who will need more? Bird catchers? You should buy D3s series fit with your expensive telephotos.</div><br /><div>Video: 1080p/29.97fps H.264/MPEG-4 AVC</div><br /><div>One CF and one SD card slot.. May save you one day with this two options..</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>D800</strong> can also work with DX / AF-S lenses but the resolution will go down to <strong>15.4 MP</strong> (23.4 x 15.6 mm): . 4,800 × 3,200 (L), 3,600 × 2,400 (M), 2,400 × 1,600 (S). </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>ca.<strong>3000 US$</strong> in the USA. and appx. <strong>3200 Euro</strong> in EU zone. </div></div>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-24524229407026707492011-06-07T18:44:00.003+03:002011-06-07T18:53:26.109+03:00Predictions > The new nikon D400<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div> <div><div><div><div>As the new D3100, D5100 and D7000 sets the market the third generation for the nikon, it is already too late to replace the D300s by the fourth generation nikon D400 very soon. The delay is caused by the double disaster hit Japan in March 2011.</div><div></div><br /><div>Going back to D400, here are what will you face (more or less)</div><div>D400 will be DX format as a legacy. (0.63 ratio)</div><div>8-9 fps (11-12 fps with the battery grip)</div><div>24.1 MP</div><div>Programmable U1 and U2 buttons as D7000 (not on dial)</div><div>A new LCD, 3" two fingered touch screen (wow)</div><div>1920x1080p AVC HD video </div><div>ISO 100-25.600 (Lo 1.0; ISO50 , Hi 2.0 ; ISO102.400)</div><div>2 CF card slots</div><div>Increased battery life for over 1000 shots</div><div>Possible announcement should be around September 2011, release March 2012</div><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">Extreme predictions : May have a GPS and/or wireless system onboard</span></div><div>Expected price tag will be around <strong>2.600US$</strong> USA.</div><div></div><br /></div></div></div>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-40889297245289755112011-01-06T18:54:00.002+02:002011-01-06T19:05:18.385+02:00Predictions > The new nikon D800 (or D700x)<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/TLXC5HLU9vI/AAAAAAAAAQE/_942-fQDiUs/s1600/2130297968_2071131ed2.jpg"></a><div><div><div><div>Shortly, the new nikon D800 should have the technical specs as follows:</div><div>FX format</div><div>4 fps (6 fps at DX mode)</div><div>24 MP CMOS as a reply tp Canon 5D Mark II.</div><div>Programmable U1 and U2 buttons as D7000 (not on dial)</div><div>A new LCD, 3" two fingered touch screen </div><div>51 AF Points</div><div>2.016 Segment RGB Metering as in D7000</div><div>1080p HD video (I hope there won't be any video)</div><div>ISO 50-12.800 (Hi 2.0 >51.200)</div><div>Two CF card slots</div><div>Possible release should be around December 2011</div><div>Expected price tag will be around <strong>3.990US$</strong>.</div><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;">PS: These are my instincts and predictions. My friends in japan did not whisper me anything :)</span></div></div></div></div>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-58670829578882170472010-10-28T09:59:00.004+03:002010-10-28T12:40:39.375+03:00nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G Nano vs. nikon 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED<strong>nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G N vs. nikon 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Technical Comparisons:<br /><br />1) Specs:<br /><ul><li>As barely seen, 24mm is 4 mm wider than the 28-70mm.</li><li>24-70mm (900 gr) is 35 grams lighter, which is not a big deal.</li><li>24-70mm has 2 more ED (Extra low dispertion) glass and one nano crystal coated glass which eleminates the ghosts and flares (inner reflections) much better.</li><li>24-70mm is 11 mm longer than the 28-70. </li><li>28-70mm has the aperture ring, which makes it usable with all the non cpu SLR cameras like old film cameras. Nikon removed all this apertures and made the new generation <strong><span style="color:#ffcc00;">G</span></strong>ELDED lenses. </li><li>24-70mm can focus 10 cm closer than 28-70mm. And it has better macro ratio (1:3,7).</li></ul><p>2) Vignetting:</p><ul><li>Fastest aperture : @2.8 > Both lenses has the same values (appx. 0,5 pixels) at wide angle. but at 70mm, 24-70mm has better value. </li><li>After f/2.8, the vignetting is not negligable for both lenses. No winner here...</li></ul>3) Sharpness:<br /><ul><li>The <strong>24-70mm f/2.8G N</strong> produces excellent results in the center, even at f/2.8. But the borders are not that good at fast (large) apertures as they are in center. As mentioned before, the field curvature is fairly visible at 24mm. If you go up to f/5.6, it is less visible. But if you are a building, flat object photographer, this lens may give you some headache with large apertures in wide angles. if the light is dim, you may go up to f/5.6 at higher iso's if you own a D90,D300s,D700 or D3 series. Field curvature is more visible in FX cameras and less in DX cameras because of the crop.</li><li>The <strong>28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED</strong> has appx. 5-10% less sharpness (higher at telephoto end) values in center like the 24-70mm. But in the borders, the values are almost same. As a positive side, 28-70 has no field curvature problem like 24-70mm has in wide angle and large apertures.</li></ul><p>4) Distortions:</p><ul><li>No winner here either. The distrotion level at widest angle is same, around 1% pincushion.</li><li>The distrotion level at 70mm is same, around 0,2-0,3% pincushion, which is field irrelevant.</li></ul><p>5) Chromatic Abbreviations:</p><ul><li>Here, we have an obvious winner, the 24-70mm, thanks to Nano Crystal coating. the purple fringing is almost around 1 pixel for the 28-700 mm at wide apertures, only the half at 24-70mm.</li></ul><p>6) Price:</p><ul><li>The <strong>24-70mm f/2.8G N</strong> has a heavy price tag as itself weighs. Around 1.700 US$, not easy to touch with bare hands. With two major flaws; </li></ul><ol><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Missing "<span style="color:#ff0000;">VR</span>" property on such a pricey and handy lens is a big loss.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Field curvature is also a major flaw for such high tech lens. Photographers who buy such a lens mostly have FX high end cameras and look for excellent quality. In the new series Nikon engineers may handle that.. i hope..</span></li></ol><ul><li>The <strong>28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED</strong> is discontinued and will be a classic soon. With 800-1.200 US$ second hand price, it is less hot than the 24-70mm.</li></ul><p>7) General:</p><ul><li>The bokeh is quite smooth on 24-70mm. </li><li>Both has a very fast focusing system, but the 24-70 has more silent and faster motor. </li><li>Both built quality is perfect. Feels real, not like the plastic kit lenses.</li></ul><p><strong>VERDICT :</strong></p><p>For a little more wider angle, a little more sharpness and better chromatic abbreviation results, i do not think it worth to pay double of 28-70mm. For the same price, you may buy a 28-70mm + 20mm or 24mm f/2.8D and still have 400 bucks in my pocket. If nikon corrects this field curvature problem and add a VR on the lens, then i may highly recommend the 24-70mm. But, my poits go to 28-70mm this time...</p><p><strong>Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G N ED</strong> > 8/10 <span style="color:#ff6600;">Recommended</span></p><p><strong>Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED</strong> > 8,5/10 <span style="color:#009900;">Highly Recommended</span></p><p><span style="color:#009900;"></span> </p><p><span style="color:#ff0000;">For the obsessive–compulsive personality disorder photographers: </span><span style="color:#000000;">Ok, do not change the order of 14-24mm , 24-70mm and 70-200mm series. 28-70mm does not fit your range, right.. Nothing to say for you.</span></p>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-50461820180983002392010-10-12T15:35:00.005+03:002010-10-13T10:20:14.042+03:00D7000 D-SLR Camera Kit with Nikon 18-105mm DX VR Lens<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/TLRbtPASJ1I/AAAAAAAAAP8/B_-t9jRCxhc/s1600/IMG_17.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527143475370403666" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/TLRbtPASJ1I/AAAAAAAAAP8/B_-t9jRCxhc/s320/IMG_17.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/Se9uAK4JtuI/AAAAAAAAAPM/p3eWGJF_NeA/s1600-h/D5000_LCD_4_i.jpg"></a><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo from </span></em><a href="http://www.bhphoto.com/"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">bhphoto</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;"> website</span></em><br /><div><br />The ones who are expecting the D95. This is it. Megapixel freaks. Here is your answer for semi pro Nikon. (Waiting for the same pixel increase on D700 and D300s asap please..)</div><div><br />It has 39 AF points , CMOS sensor, higher resolution with 16.2 MP DX digital crop sensor. Video resolution is 1080 p HD (somebody reminds me, is this a photo camera or video camera. The people looking for video shooting, get out of my site please, this is a photo camera/lens review website)<br /><br />D7000 can not only work with DX / AF-S lenses but also, thanks to internal motor, with AF lenses too like D90.<br /><br />ca.<strong>1500 US$</strong> in the USA. and appx. <strong>1400 Euro</strong> in EU zone.<br /><br />Technical specs :<br />16.2 MP, DX format CMOS Sensor, Live View, ISO100-6400 + 25.600 (Hi2.0), 6 fps, 3.0" 921.000 dots LCD screen, 2016 pixel metering, D-Movie Mode, ultrasonic self cleaning sensor, min 1/4000 sec to max 30 sec (bulb also available)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Pro's:</span></strong><br />Increased 2016 RGB metering system</div><div>39 AF points</div><div>2 SD Card slots (You may use one for Raw, other for jpg)</div><div>High ISO performance</div><div>High resolution</div><div>1080p HD movie (pfhhh) </div><div>AF possible during movie shooting (pfhhhh)</div><div>Built in interval shooting (for stop motion freaks)</div><div>Virtual horizon</div><div>Old AF and Ai lens compatibility</div><div>Silence shooting mode (wild life and paparazzi may like it)</div><div>Programmable U1 and U2 buttons on main dial</div><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Con's:</span></strong></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">I could not find any... As soon as i try one of this, i will write here. But it is a camera that break all the deals. If i do not own a D700 and a D5000, this may be my everyday camera for long years. </span></div><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>Highly Recommended (9/10)</strong></span></div>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-59252929786334402702010-03-06T11:24:00.003+02:002010-03-06T11:35:07.021+02:00My latest vitrine window<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/S5Igab5m14I/AAAAAAAAAPs/UHO7kYxFsLQ/s1600-h/_OYN2970s.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/S5Igab5m14I/AAAAAAAAAPs/UHO7kYxFsLQ/s320/_OYN2970s.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445450537982416770" border="0" /></a><br />Top shelf is only old nikon 35mm fim cameras. The one on the middle front is Nikonos IV-A with 35mm UW lens. On left side, nikon original BR-2 and filters.<br /><br />Middle shelf left side is all for nikon and nikon compatible lenses. Some are:<br />nikon 20mm f/2.8D<br />nikon 35mm f/2.0D<br />nikon 50mm f/1.4D<br />nikon 85mm f/1.8D<br />nikon micro 105mm f/2.8D IF-ED Nano VR<br />nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED<br />nikon micro 200mm f/4.0D ED<br />nikon 17-55mm f/2.8D IF-ED<br />nikon 85mm f/4.0 enlarger lens<br /><br />Middle shelf right side is various collectibles including Minolta, Kodak, Canon, Russian Zenit, Walz Envoy etc.<br /><br />Buttom shelf is mixed, with flashes and old european and japanese cameras, point and shoot cameras like lubitar, konica, GOKO, agfa and kodak. Some filters, extension tubes, manuals too.<br /><br />I will recieve a nikon FE and nikon fg-20 this week for the USA.Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-298215531953226602010-03-06T11:05:00.002+02:002010-03-06T11:22:26.500+02:00nikon D3S - a NOlight master?I have read about some tests in international magazines and they all agree on one thing:<br />The new D3S is a monster of darkness.. This camera is a beast for paparazzis, sport photographers, F1 journalists and most probably-spies :)<br /><br />It has a -wow- 102.400 ISO limit, still with nikon's unexplainable method of h2.0 indication on the screen.<br /><br />Just to remind what does 102.400 ISO means:<br />ISO 25 - Non of todays D-SLR's offer this speed. Need film or special production cameras.<br />ISO 50 - Some Canon's have it, but nikons have the same sharpness at higher ISO's with faster shutter speeds.<br />ISO 100 - Everybody is familiar with it. New nikon's with CMOS sensors indicate lo.1<br />ISO 200 - My studio speed<br />ISO 400 - Who see any differance between ISO200 and 400 on D300,D700 or D3 series?<br />ISO 800 - perfect for street candids, indoor shoots<br />ISO 1600 - superb results at nights witha little light, no noise on new cmos series of nikon.<br />ISO 3200 - this is the point where D300 and D90 meets with remarkable noise<br />ISO 6400 - it was a dream in 70's<br />ISO 12800 - who, what??<br />ISO 25600 - NASA used it..<br />ISO 51200 - is it the peak?<br />ISO 102400 - wooww, where is Canon, i can not see it? Too high here :D . 10 stops of differance between ISO100 and that. That means: If you were at ISO100 (or lo.1 at most new nikons) and Aperture priority, if you read 2 seconds, you need a good tripod to fix you on earth surface, but, when you set ISO to 102.400, you will have an amazing 1/500 seconds in the same light conditions, which means you can shoot while running..Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-42324806660657053122010-03-06T11:02:00.001+02:002010-03-06T11:05:11.808+02:00Second best 10 lens of nikonAfter my top ten best lens of nikon list, a lot of my friends called me and critisied me about this and that lens should be in the list. So, i have made up a second best ten lens of nikon for you and them :)<br /><br />Second best 10 list of Nikkor lenses:<br /><br />11) Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AI-S<br />12) Nikkor 105mm f/2.0 DC AF<br />13) Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF ED AF-S<br />14) Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Nano AF-S<br />15) Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED IF AF<br />16) Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF ED AF<br />17) Nikkor 24mm f/3.5 PC-E ED N<br />18) Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED IF AF-S VR<br />19) Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D AF<br />20) Nikkor85cm f/1.4D IF AFOytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-92218432450729541852010-02-23T21:56:00.006+02:002010-02-23T22:33:41.113+02:00Top 10 lens of nikkor - Best ten lens of nikon<pre><span style="font-family: georgia;">This is my list of top 10 lenses nikon...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">1) Nikkor 13mm f/5.6 AI-s (1976 -1998)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">2) Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF (1978-today)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">3) Nikkor 135mm f/2 DC AF (1990 - today)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">4) Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Nano AF-S (2007-today)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">5) Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D AF (1994-today)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">6) Nikkor 28mm f/1.4D AF (1994-2006)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">7) Nikkor Micro 200 mm f/4.0D IF ED AF (1993-today)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">8) Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF ED AF-s Nano</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">9) Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR AF-S Nano</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">10) Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1 (1956)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Comments:</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;">1) Nikkor 13mm f/5.6 AI-s (1976 -1998)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">This lens is one of the widest lens for a serial</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">production lens produced ever. Not only it is</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">extremely fast, it is also sharp. Also, it has very</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">small amount of barrel distortion and other flaws.</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Only the flaw of this lens is it's availabilty.</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you can find one in </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.ebay.com/">e-bay</a><span style="font-family: georgia;"> or a garage sale</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">around you, spare some 10-20K dollars to have it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;">2) Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF (1978-today)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">This lens is in the list because of it's price</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">performance relation and extremely simple and light structure.</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Very sharp and fast lens need to carry in your backpack..</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;">3) Nikkor 135mm f/2 DC AF (1990 - today</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you are a portrait addictive, this is the lens you have</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">to have. Very fast and sharp lens. Price is not very low but</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">robust body and Japan manufacturing make this lens one of</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">the "must have it before nikon stop manufacting it" lens.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;"><br />4) Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Nano AF-S (2007-today)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Selected best pro lens by TIPA last year, no need to discuss</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">this lens. Only two flaws of this lens: No filter mounting and high price.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;">5) Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D AF (1994-today)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Flawless lens of Nikon ever. It is much better than faster brother</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">85mm f/1.4 compared to prıce performance success.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;">6) Nikkor 28mm f/1.4D AF (1994-2006)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Fastest wide angle lens you can ever have. Not easy to find nowadays</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">after FX D-SLRs showed up in the market.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;">7) Nikkor Micro 200 mm f/4.0D IF ED AF (1993-today)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">One of the longest telephoto macro in the market with a fast aperture</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">and very high resolution graphics. Some lateral CA's but not disturbing.</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Steel and solid feel will be missed after the production stopped in few years.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;">8) Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF ED AF-s Nano</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Macro + portrait + low light shots + VR for handheld + nano coating..</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Everything you need to have in one lens with very good resolution and CA results.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;">9) Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR AF-S Nano</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Best solution for a fast sports and portrait and still life (street sneaker)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">photographers. Expensive but worth it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;">10) Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1 (1956)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">This is the lens every nikon collectioner must have in their locker..</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">50mm fastest lens of nikon ever made. dim light is like sun with this lens..</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you can find it..</span><br /><br /></pre>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com72tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-64126291865104862832010-02-20T12:20:00.005+02:002010-02-23T22:32:50.588+02:00Why the G lenses?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/S3-5sndNNKI/AAAAAAAAAPc/wIQMUtiobXM/s1600-h/lensmount01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/S3-5sndNNKI/AAAAAAAAAPc/wIQMUtiobXM/s320/lensmount01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440271051043714210" border="0" /></a>Because, nobody uses the aperture ring with the new and modern D-SLR cameras? Yeah... Ok, but, the ones who own old film cameras of Nikon? Are they grounded forever? Do they have to dig in e-bay to find D type lenses?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(Correction made after <span dir="ltr"><a href="profile/09220244728405319313" rel="nofollow" onclick="">José Luís</a></span> 's warning, thx)</span><br />And.. What is the next step? I am afraid that they will remove the focus drive on the pro cameras within 10 years. They did it already on D60 and below cameras. If the nikon lens is not AF-S, and you own a beginner or medium range D-SLR like D3000 up to D60, you can not use these lenses.. I have 9 FX primes at the moment and only 2 of them are AF-S. The rest is with screw on them. So, what i want to know, what will be the future of these lenses? Do we have to keep our ex D series to use them 10 years from now on?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/S3-6B4x4RxI/AAAAAAAAAPk/SCrRqym2hjE/s1600-h/nikon-af-s-50mm-lens.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/S3-6B4x4RxI/AAAAAAAAAPk/SCrRqym2hjE/s320/nikon-af-s-50mm-lens.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440271416471078674" border="0" /></a>PS: Do not use the "D type AF lenses are slow to focus" card on me. Don't bite it..<br />PS2: As Ken Rockwell quoted: "G lenses are gelded lenses"<br />PS3: Please support <a href="http://www.kenrockwell.com">Ken Rockwell</a> against his fight against ABX8 8. He tries to survive via website with free of charge helping to us, photo lovers..Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-81697975360758278972009-04-22T22:19:00.004+03:002010-07-19T16:07:08.068+03:00D5000 with nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens - NEW<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/Se9uAK4JtuI/AAAAAAAAAPM/p3eWGJF_NeA/s1600-h/D5000_LCD_4_i.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327597833401513698" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/Se9uAK4JtuI/AAAAAAAAAPM/p3eWGJF_NeA/s320/D5000_LCD_4_i.jpg" /></a> <div>Simple and short explanation: Revised form of nikon D40.</div><div></div><div>It is heavier, have 11 AF points (D40 has had 3 only) , CMOS sensor, higher resolution with 12.0 MP , video and a foldable LCD screen (finally !)</div><div>But the price is heavier too...</div><div></div><div>But if you can not afford a D90, this may be a better solution. But do no forget, D5000 can work with DX / AF-S lenses only. It has no internal motor like D90.</div><div></div><div>Technical specs :</div><div>12.0 MP, DX format CMOS Sensor, Live View, ISO200-3200 or 100 (Lo1.0)-6.400 (Hi1.0), 4 fps, 2.7" 230.000 dots LCD screen, D-Movie Mode, 420 Segment RGM colour matrix, ultrasonic self cleaning sensor,11 point AF Area. min 1/4000 sec to max 30 sec (bulb also available)</div><br /><br />Recommendations:<br />Wait... Wait for a while for the price goes down to reasonable levels. If you need to buy a DSLR urgently, add 20% more and buy a D90.<br />If you have a D40 and waiting for an upgrade, this may be your answer, but wait for several months for the price compensation..<br />If you have older Nikon lenses (AF lenses), you must go with D90. But if you have DX lenses , it is not a deal at all.<br /><br />June 2010 ><br />I believe that the D5000 is one of the best entry level kit for enthusiastic beginners. Only be careful about the low resolution movie compared to rival Canon 500D. But, as this is a photo camera, please do not confuse with these marketing tricks of the rivals and buy a <span style="color:#ff0000;">photo camera</span>.Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com156tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-69869354544205448282008-11-08T20:15:00.003+02:002008-11-08T20:29:35.561+02:00What is "Field Curvative"?<strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Field curvature</span></strong> means the spherical shape of the focus field. Theoratically, we would assume that the depth of field (the sharpness zone dependent on the object magnification and focus distance) starts at some focus distance x in front of an focused object and ends at some distance y behind. The difference between x and y is called the depth-of-field.<br /><br />In the real life there's no perfection though and the focus field can be rather distorted (as opposed to flat) with consequences for the depth of field. For sure this isn't overly field relevant but at the image borders the focus field turns inwards (towards you). In infinity focus situation this may cause some focus blur for distant object located at the edges of the image field. It is also relevant for flat objects.<br /><br /><br /><br />Exaggerated sample :<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266355137908734530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 412px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SRXaGHgaekI/AAAAAAAAAOs/Avye8lRU7ns/s400/amsterdam_.jpg" border="0" />Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-77483070750601119822008-11-08T18:36:00.004+02:002008-12-13T09:41:42.130+02:00nikon micro-nikkor AF-S 60mm f/2.8G ED-IF NANO<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SRXAuTHVauI/AAAAAAAAAOc/IqJ_xz0Oqac/s1600-h/nikon60f28microafs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266327240917215970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SRXAuTHVauI/AAAAAAAAAOc/IqJ_xz0Oqac/s320/nikon60f28microafs.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/R7yUxaI4LqI/AAAAAAAAAEA/B5NZc6T5hQo/s1600-h/_FOTOCU_ok.jpg"></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Nikon Micro-Nikkor AF-S 60 mm f/2.8G ED IF Nano (2008 Release)</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS</strong><br /><br /><em>Focal Length :</em> This is a FX format lens, so you can both use them on typical SLR 35 mm cameras and D-SLRs. It is compatible with D40, D40x and D60.<br /><em>Aperture:</em> f/2.8 . Nine-bladed rounded diaphragm stopping down to f/32<br /><em>Optics</em>: 12 elements in 9 groups. That includes one ED glass element (shown in yellow) and two aspherical elements shown in blue.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266327247825204178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 190px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SRXAus2U89I/AAAAAAAAAOk/7gMyXi4X8Zk/s320/pic_005.jpg" border="0" /><br /><em>Closest Focus</em>: 18.5 cm(0r 7.2 inches)<br /><em>Macro Ratio</em>: 1:1 (real Micro lens)<br /><em>Filter size</em>: 62mm<br /><em>Accesories</em>: Lens rear/front caps, Barrel-shaped HB-42 Bayonet Lens Hood Supplied<br /><em>Dimensions</em>: 73 mm(2.9") diameter. Extension from lens flange (length excluding rear mount extension) is 89 mm (3.5").<br /><em>Weight</em>: 425 grams (15 oz)<br /><br /><strong>MY REVIEW ABOUT THIS LENS</strong><br />The Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G Nano is extereme sharp and silent lens. Build quality is excellent. Lens glass quality is very high and together with Extra-low Dispertion coating and Nano coating, all flares ang ghosts are successfully eleminated. According to <strong><a href="http://www.imatest.com/">IMATEST</a></strong> results, barrel distortion level is only 0,06% ,could be called as "DISTORTION FREE". Vignetting is seen moderately ay f/2.8, but after that, it is not field relevant. MTF Resolution results are very good, even excellent starting from widest aperture up to f/11. The results seen at f/22 and f/32 are quite soft, which is not a surprise. Chromatic Aberrations are higher than expected, could be called as a shame for a brand new lens in the market with Crystal Nano coating. CA's are 1.6 pixel down to 1 pixel respectively with aperturesettings starting from f/2.8 (1 pixel is limit)<br /><br /><br />It is a relatively cheap lens and not so heavy that can be also used for candid photography. </div><div> </div><div>But, if you are shooting products not smaller than 20-30 cms, this lens is an excellent macro for you. I have faced some problems to shoot mugs with my 105mm VR as i need to move back to fit the mug in the frame.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266327234400326978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 312px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SRXAt61llUI/AAAAAAAAAOU/EqSlj2ChQSY/s320/lens.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">PAY ATTENTION : </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">- This lens' weakest point is </span></em><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">Chromatic Aberrations (blue/purple color shadows at harsh contrast transitions) which are around 1,4-1,0 pixel . </span></em><br /><br /><strong>VERDICT</strong> : Very high sharpness (i was expecting better results, but it does not mean bad ofcourse) and macro abilities with very fast focusing makes this lens a desirable high budget fast macro lens in the market. But over limit CA's (could be deleted by new softwares and Nikon's built in processors) does not fit this prime lens. <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Recommended (8/10)</span></strong> </div></div>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-57559135568894215252008-11-08T17:59:00.005+02:002010-02-23T22:44:01.542+02:00nikon micro-nikkor AF 200mm f/4.0D ED-IF<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SRW4PG7TC6I/AAAAAAAAAOE/ymglvviAi8c/s1600-h/lens.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266317908976536482" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 277px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SRW4PG7TC6I/AAAAAAAAAOE/ymglvviAi8c/s320/lens.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">nikon Micro-Nikkor AF 200 mm f/4.0D ED IF</span></strong> <strong>(1993 Release)</strong><br /><br /><strong>FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS</strong> </div><div><br /><em>Focal Length :</em> This is a FX format lens, so you can both use them on typical Film SLR 35 mm cameras and D-SLRs. (fits all of digital nikon models <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">except D40 , D40x and D60</span> )<br /><em>Aperture:</em> f/4.0 . Nine-bladed rounded diaphragm stopping down to f/32<br /><em>Optics</em>: 13 elements in 8 groups. That includes two ED glass elements (shown in yellow below).<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266318015220145106" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 148px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SRW4VStv29I/AAAAAAAAAOM/bznGk_WnQ2w/s320/pic_004.jpg" border="0" /><br /><em>Closest Focus</em>: 50 cm(0r 20 inches)<br /><em>Macro Ratio</em>: 1:1 (real Micro lens)<br /><em>Filter size</em>: 62mm<br /><em>Accesories</em>: Lens rear/front caps, Barrel-shaped screw-in type HN-30 Bayonet Lens Hood (optional). CL-45 flexible lens pouch supplied<br /><em>Dimensions</em>: 76 mm(3") diameter. Extension from lens flange (length excluding rear mount extension) is 193 mm (7.7").<br /><em>Weight</em>: 1.190 grams (42.3 oz)<br /><br /><strong>MY REVIEW ABOUT THIS LENS</strong><br />The Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D is very sharp lens with a very good build quality. According to <strong><a href="http://www.imatest.com/">IMATEST</a></strong> results, barrel distortion level is only 0,05% , not even negligible in lab conditions. Vignetting is almost non-exsistant, even at widest aperture setting of f/4.0.<br /><br />MTF Resolution results are excellent (at f/4 to f/11). Chromatic Aberrations are increadibly low, even at lab. This lens shows no signs of lateral CA's. Exceptionally rare characteristics.<br />The focusing speed iseems very slow, if you do not switch off -very handy- <em>"full"</em> switch on the body, which starts from 0,50m to infinity. After <em>"limit"</em> switch, focusing become regular. There is no Silent Wave Motor on this lens. It uses old style -loud and slow- focusing motor.<br /><br />For makro photographers, this lens is "the lens" you are looking for.<br /><br />Frankly Suggestion : If your budget is not enough to buy this lens, my personal suggestion is to buy a Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro lens for only-macro-obsessed enthusiasts.<br /><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">PAY ATTENTION : </span></em><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">- This lens' weakest point is being heavy and slow/loud focusing. </span></em><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">- Relatively high price and 1993 release pushes me twice before purchasing this lens. (But now I own it- February 2010). I believe that nikon will announce a new nikon 200mm nikkor-micro f/4G VR IF ED Nano in few years.</span></em> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">But it will be a "G"elded lens and more plastic and Made in Thailand :( ... <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">So, before being a classic, i recommend you own one if you can afford...</span></span><br /><br /><strong>VERDICT</strong> : It is an expensive and a heavy lens but the build quality, sharpness and almost no CA's are excellent. This lens is indispensible for <strong>"more micro"</strong> searchers. <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Highly Recommended (9/10)</span></strong>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-49413703354020468152008-11-08T15:50:00.002+02:002008-11-08T17:17:15.423+02:00nikon mount budget sigma super telephoto zoom lensesThere are two questions:<br /><br />1) What is your purpose of buying a super telephoto zoom?<br />2) What is your budget?<br /><br />If you want to shoot professionally birds or F1 racing cars, a zoom lens will not serves you appropiately. If you are shooting at hand, you need a lot of light and a fast aperture. Please check my comments for <strong>budget</strong> sigma lenses found in the market..<br /><br /><br /><strong>Sigma 50-500 mm f/4.0-6.3 EX DG HSM</strong><br />1160 US$ > 1840 gr > 20 optics> optical quality <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">6,5</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Pros:</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Wide range covering from 50mm to 500mm</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Cheap</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Recommended for general purpose and tripod use</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Cons:</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Heavy</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Very Slow</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Not recommended for fast moving object shooting</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Not good for handheld usage</span><br /><br /><strong>************************************************</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Sigma 100-300 mm f/4 EX DG HSM APO</strong><br />1200 US$ > 1440 gr > 16 optics> optical quality <span style="color:#009900;"><strong>9,5</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Pros:<br />Very fast aperture<br />Excellent quality of optics</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Could be used at handheld<br />Recommended for sports and wildlife shooting</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>HIGHLY RECOMMENDED LENS</strong><br /></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Cons:<br />Telephoto finishes at 300mm (could be used with 1.4x teleconverter > 420mm)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">*******************************************</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><strong>Sigma 150-500 mm f/5.0-6.3 OS HSM </strong><br />979 US$ > 1910 gr > 21 optics> optical quality <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>6,5</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Pros:</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Telephoto upto 500mm</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><span style="color:#ffcc00;"><strong>OS</strong></span> (Optical Stabilisation) - <em>Sigma's </em></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><em>VR</em></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Not so expensive for a 500mm telephoto zoom with OS</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Cons:</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Very heavy</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">(Because of <span style="color:#ffcc00;"><strong>OS</strong></span>)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Very Slow</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Aperture</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Not recommended for fast moving object shooting</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">like race cars and birds</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Not so good for handh</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">eld although <span style="color:#ffcc00;"><strong>OS</strong></span> gives 2 stops advantage</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Not so sharp optics</span><br /><br /><strong>************************************************</strong><br /><strong>Sigma 170-500 mm f/5.0-6.3 APO HSM</strong><br /><br />769 US$ > 1345 gr > 13 optics > optical quality <strong><span style="color:#009900;">7,5</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Pros:</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Only for ultra long telephoto purposes</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Very cheap</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Lighter than its rivals</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Reasonable optics</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Cons:</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Very </span><span style="color:#ff0000;">Slow Aperture<br />Not recommended for fast moving object shooting , only tripod usage recommended<br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;">Not good for handheld usage</span><br /><br /><strong>************************************************</strong><br /><br /><strong>Sigma 120-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM</strong><br />849 US$ > 1750 gr > 21 optics> optical quality <strong><span style="color:#009900;">7</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Pros:</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><span style="color:#ffcc00;"><strong>OS</strong></span> (Optical Stabilisation) - <em>Sigma's </em></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><em>VR</em></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Not so expensive for a 400mm telephoto zoom with OS</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Cons:</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Only upto 400mm</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Quite heavy</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">(Because of <span style="color:#ffcc00;"><strong>OS</strong></span>)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Very Slow</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Aperture</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Not recommended for fast moving object shooting</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">like race cars and birds</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Not so good for handh</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">eld although <span style="color:#ffcc00;"><strong>OS</strong></span> gives 2 stops advantage</span><br /><br /><strong>************************************************</strong><br /><br /><strong>Sigma 135-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG </strong><br />NA as brand new > 1245 gr > 13 optics> optical quality <strong><span style="color:#009900;">7</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Pros:</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Not so expensive for a 400mm telephoto zoom with OS</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Light, can be used handheld under strong light</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Cons:</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Only upto 400mm</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Quite loudy because of old style focus motor</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Very Slow</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Aperture</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Not recommended for fast moving object shooting</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">like race cars and birds</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Will be replaced with a new model soon</span><br /><br /><br /><strong>************************************************</strong><br /><br /><strong>Sigma 80-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 EX APO DG OS</strong><br />999US$ > 1750 gr > 20 optics> optical quality <strong><span style="color:#009900;">7,5</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Pros:</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><span style="color:#ffcc00;"><strong>OS</strong></span> (Optical Stabilisation) </span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Not so expensive for a 400mm telephoto zoom with OS</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Wide covering range</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Cons:</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Only upto 400mm</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Very heavy</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">(Because of <span style="color:#ffcc00;"><strong>OS</strong></span>)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Very Slow</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Aperture</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Not recommended for fast moving object shooting</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">like race cars and birds</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Not so good for handh</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">eld although <span style="color:#ffcc00;"><strong>OS</strong></span> gives 2 stops advantage</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Loud focusing motor</span>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-21868685708201001902008-10-02T12:43:00.008+03:002010-07-19T15:37:53.090+03:00D60 with nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens - 16-85mm vs 18-200mm<div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo by: </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gearporn/2311682098/"><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/gearporn/2311682098/</span></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/Se9srk6w5kI/AAAAAAAAAPE/V01sR6ApyW0/s1600-h/D60_R709_front_xs_l.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327596380102911554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/Se9srk6w5kI/AAAAAAAAAPE/V01sR6ApyW0/s320/D60_R709_front_xs_l.jpg" /></a></div><br />Because of my business trips to Taiwan, i have a lot of chance to stop by photo shops. As the prices in Taiwan are considerable low - compared to Europe and just a little higher then BH Photo, i usually buy my lenses from Taiwan.<br /><div><div></div><br /><div>My collaguaes start to ask me to buy a camera and lens from Taiwan, and this trip, i have bought two nikon D-SLRs and two lenses.</div><div></div><br /><div>The first one is a nikon <strong>D60 with nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR</strong> lens.</div><br /><div>As a D300 owner, i usually use my "tourist lens" - nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR with my camera. But, since the 16-85mm VR has announced, a little bit wider 16-17mm made me itchy , and this time, i have cought the chance to try. </div><div></div><br /><div>When i check my photos, i have seen that, i usually use 18-100mm range of my lense. +100mm rarely i have used. So, <em>16-85mm VR</em> looks like a deal for me... Was it?... </div><div></div><br /><div>When you compare the lens optical quality, <em>16-85mm VR</em> <span style="color:#009900;"><strong>is better than</strong></span> <em>18-200mm VR</em>; by means of distortions and resolution. The distortions on 16-20mm is very well controlled. Chrommatic Abberrations are around 1 pixel level on the ultra wide end of the lens, also acceptable.</div><div></div><br /><div>Lighter weight is also an advantage compared to <em>18-200mm VR</em>, but not a big deal for a <em>D300</em> owner as well.</div><div></div><br /><div>Using the 16mm end of the lens gave me a lot of chance to compose my photos as i like and very few times i have missed my 18-200mm. </div><div></div><br /><div><strong>About D60:</strong></div><br /><div>After D300, this was like a mouse in my hand, but after a while, i have get used to it as a nikon user. But only 3 AF points, small screen, limited menu and slow recording speed made me feel strangled. But, <em>D60</em> is a quite good camera, considering the price. Its simple LCD info screen, self cleaning image sensor, 10.1 MP CCD sensor make it a good starter D-SLR in the market. </div><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>OOOPPSSS:</strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">Second day i try the <em>16-85mm VR</em>, i have discovered some white dusts inside the <em>16-85mm VR</em> lens. What is going on??</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">The weather in Taiwan is quite humid and hot, is it because of this? Can not be.. I have used lot of lenses here for weeks, even months, but nothing happened to any of them.</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252499598839738418" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SOSgjmO5cDI/AAAAAAAAAK4/4dxj4HMHooM/s320/16-85mm.jpg" /><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">The scenery above ruinned my visit, because i was in HuaLien and there are no nikon dealers here and there is no way to go back to Kaohsiung to hand the lens and go back home with a <em>D60</em> body only. I will try to do it from Turkey, but this is not the important part. How come a brand new lens get some dust inside the lens??? </span></div><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">I will inform you in the future about the result and cause of this incident...</span></div><div></div><div>PS: 22 April 2009 > I still have these dusts inside the lens. Not effecting the quality of the picture but makes me sick... I am still waiting for my next trip to Taiwan...</div></div>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-72614306241365320832008-09-05T17:34:00.008+03:002008-09-05T18:18:45.363+03:00NEW! nikon D90 released with a new kit lens<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SMFGe3hldXI/AAAAAAAAAKw/DRCEKTYRy0U/s1600-h/D90.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242548937350804850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SMFGe3hldXI/AAAAAAAAAKw/DRCEKTYRy0U/s320/D90.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SMFGY6l1KwI/AAAAAAAAAKo/WOcN8PxNAXg/s1600-h/D90back.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242548835094702850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SMFGY6l1KwI/AAAAAAAAAKo/WOcN8PxNAXg/s320/D90back.jpg" border="0" /></a>"I can not afford a D300" , "I want to buy a CMOS sensor, semi-expert D-SLR" , "I do not want to buy a D80"</div><div>Here is your answer.</div><div><br />12.3 MP, DX format CMOS Sensor, Live View, ISO200-3200 or 100 (Lo1.0)-6.400 (Hi2.0), very low noise, 4.5fps, 3" LCD screen, D-Movie Mode, GPS Geo-tracking, 1005 RGB Matrix metering, in camera image editting, self cleaning sensor,11 point AF Area.</div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242546409700287794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SMFELvSvZTI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/eVEwfrcEit4/s320/d90top.jpg" border="0" /><br />This camera is a revolution in Dxx series compared to all "<span style="color:#333333;">CCD sensor</span>"ed D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s and D80.<br /><br />Another revolution for nikon D-SLR's is capability of recording <em><strong>720 pixel HD movie clips</strong></em>. This may sound weird for SLR users, but do not be spider head and enjoy the fruits of technology. I believe you will not use this mode often, but in case of need, this will eleminates to carry to cameras for recording/photographing purposes. I would like to remind you that this mode will suck your battery to the bones for sure.<br /><br />Power up is 0.15 second, which is faster than a blink of an eye.<br /><br />Compared to D80, D90 has new advantages like:<br />3inch LCD screen (D80 has had a 2,5inch LCD screen)<br />Having Live View mode<br />Video capture speciality<br />12.3 MP sensor (D80 has had a 10MP)<br />50% faster shutter - 4,5 fps (D80 has had 3fps)<br />GPS Geo tagging (optional with GP-1 GPS unit)<br />HDMI<br />Better battery life<br />Upgraded software and in-camera properties<br /><br />Are you still reading? C'mon... Leave your computer and get one asap...<br /><br />(Price tag - body only 990 US$/Euro)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Not finished !!!</span><br />A new DX lens released together with the D90 too.<br /><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>AF-S Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR</strong></span><br />I do not have any test or review note at the moment, but i may guess that it would be a cheap solution for zoom and kit lens seekers. My favorite is still 16-85mm VR and 18-200mm VR as a kit lens, but hope this one will have better results than this low-quality 18-135mm supplied together with D80's. But looking to price (300US$ in US), i may consider this lens as a regular kit lens with a plus only (<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>VR</strong></span>) compared to 18-55mm and 18-70mm kit lenses...<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242548188710026722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SMFFzSntveI/AAAAAAAAAKY/thsNBmHyFMc/s320/18-105mm.jpg" border="0" />Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-35337051009565767262008-09-05T16:11:00.003+03:002008-09-05T16:28:12.767+03:00Predictions > nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR ED Nano<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SMEwNZmLI8I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/BBxAv-Q-NO4/s1600-h/70200VRN.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242524448003400642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SMEwNZmLI8I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/BBxAv-Q-NO4/s320/70200VRN.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div>I have heard rumors about the new updated 70-200mm VR with Nano coating to be released in the fourth quarter of 2008. It is no surprise that nikon will upgrade all its Golden Series lenses together with all primes in a very near future. As they have started to do that with 600mm VR Nano, 500mm VR Nano, 14-24mm f/2.8G Nano, 24-70mm f/2.8G Nano and the next will be no surprise that 70-200mm f/2.8G VR Nano.</div><div> </div><div>I am expecting nikon to release 50mm f/1.4 Nano, 85mm f/1.4 Nano soon. After these admiral primes, the next step will be Ultra Wide Angle Primes which have considerably level of chromatic abberrations. ED was a good solution in the past, but it is time for Nano Crystal Coating now...</div><div> </div><div>As you all know, 70-200mm VR has very high levels of resolution values, very low vignetting but some CA's which do not fit such a high level lens. With nano crystal coating, it will be a flawless lens like its brothers 14-24mm and 24-70mm's.</div><div> </div><div>For small budget nikoners, wait a while, you will see "OLD" 70-200mm VR's very soon in the second hand market with lower prices. </div><div></div><br /><div>Expected price tag of the new nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR Nano will be around 1700US$/Euro</div></div></div></div>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-88153432060220735942008-08-09T15:30:00.006+03:002012-02-20T13:28:43.807+02:00Predictions > nikon D400<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SJ2RB6cvPzI/AAAAAAAAAJw/ZaXOiEYUVLI/s1600-h/2130297968_2071131ed2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232497804130074418" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SJ2RB6cvPzI/AAAAAAAAAJw/ZaXOiEYUVLI/s320/2130297968_2071131ed2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">4 LOONGG YEARS PASSED... WHERE ARE YOU ??</span></strong></div><br /><div>Everybody asking me about , what will happen when the new D400 released. Nothing. As nothing happened they released D200 over D100 and D300 over D200. At the moment, a lot of D200 users are not able to buy a new D300 and waiting for the price drop down and second hand market. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Going back to D400, here are what will you face (more or less)</div><br /><div>D400 will be FX format with a FX sensor inside. DX lenses will be recognized automatically.</div><br /><div>5 fps at FX, 6,5 fps at DX format.</div><br /><div>16 MP in FX, 6.9MP at DX format.</div><br /><div>A new LCD, with 3,5" two fingered touch screen (wow)</div><br /><div>1080p HD video is also possible.</div><br /><div>Possible release will be May 2009</div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">Extreme predictions : May have a GPS and wireless system onboard</span></div><br /><div>Expected price tag will be around 2500US$/Euro</div></div></div>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com104tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-2161444703339243002008-08-09T15:19:00.003+03:002008-08-09T15:25:52.007+03:00Buying a second hand nikon ?If you are buying a second hand lens for your nikon - nikonos - nikkormat camera and not sure about its orginality, you may take a look below website for all original serial number lists :<br /><a href="http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html">Nikon Lens Serial No's</a>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-38473212397338172032008-08-09T13:48:00.005+03:002008-08-09T14:31:57.270+03:00Lens Review - Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED<div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SJ13DhDNIPI/AAAAAAAAAIY/vGG5j4NyuOM/s1600-h/lens.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232469244369510642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SJ13DhDNIPI/AAAAAAAAAIY/vGG5j4NyuOM/s320/lens.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232472007564781746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="129" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SJ15kWwS6LI/AAAAAAAAAIo/KUIMq6tyGKY/s320/digitaizedAF180mmf28D_E.jpg" width="198" border="0" /> <div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">nikon nikkor AF 180 mm f/2.8D IF-ED</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">(1994 Release)</span></strong> </div><br /><div><strong>FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS</strong><br /><br /><em>Focal Length :</em> This is a FX format lens, so you can both use them on typical SLR 35 mm cameras and D-SLRs. But on a D-SLR camera, it will effect like 270 mm.<br /><em>Aperture:</em> f/2.8 . Nine-bladed rounded diaphragm stopping down to f/22<br /><em>Optics</em>: 8 elements in 6 groups. 1 ED glass element.<br /><em>Closest Focus</em>: 1.5 m(5 feet)<br /><em>Macro Ratio</em>: 1:6.6<br /><em>Filter size</em>: 72mm Non-rotating, Internal Focusing<br /><em>Accesories</em>: Lens rear/front caps, Barrel shaped, Bayonet Lens Hood . Lether Lens (CL38S)case is included.<br /><em>Dimensions</em>: 79 mm diameter. Length is 144 mm.<br /><em>Weight</em>: 760 grams</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232471929261349746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SJ15fzDTW3I/AAAAAAAAAIg/ty3X7mQh10M/s320/Optical180mmf28D.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><strong>MY REVIEW ABOUT THIS LENS</strong><br />The Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D is extereme sharp with showing NO flaws. Build quality is excellent. Lens glass quality is very high. According to <strong><a href="http://www.imatest.com/">IMATEST</a></strong> results, pinchusion distortion is only 0,3% , not negligible in field conditions. Vignetting is almost non-exsist. You may shoot without worrying even at widest aperture setting of f/2.8. MTF Resolution results are excellent starting from f/2.8 reachest peak values at f/5.6. Chromatic Aberrations are not field relevant. (limit is 1 pixel, test results do not exceed 0,64 pixel)<br /><br />180mm f/2.8D is a very good lens for outdoor portraits and wildlife photography. Some may consider to buy a 70-200mm f/2.8 VR or 80-200mm f/2.8 instead when price is considered. But the weight is an advantage for this lens for hendheld shoots.<br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">PAY ATTENTION : </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">- Not so fast Auto Focus (but not slow for sure!)</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">- Be careful about second hands. There is no lens in the back side of the lens to protect the diaphragm blades. They may be filthy !!</span></em><br /><br /><strong>VERDICT</strong> : It is not a cheap lens. I may recommend 80-200mm f/2.8 instead if you are not a prime lens addictited. All test result are almost excellent. It is compact telephoto lens with good performance. <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Recommended (8/10)</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>MY SAMPLE SHOTS :</strong> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232479036964167970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SJ1_9hTtYSI/AAAAAAAAAIw/3RjOsMnHjf4/s320/rebel_001+(172)a.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div>Oytun PINARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563531733956518397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-65498916703961634712008-08-08T18:09:00.004+03:002008-08-09T15:15:59.102+03:00What does PC-Nikkor means ?<div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SJ2I4OL1qTI/AAAAAAAAAJI/vY17UvfpFtU/s1600-h/85mmPCMICRO.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232488841536186674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SJ2I4OL1qTI/AAAAAAAAAJI/vY17UvfpFtU/s320/85mmPCMICRO.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div>PC-Nikkor means a lense which features a Perspective Control ability, to be more clear, they are wide-angle lenses with extended film plane covering ability. These lenses are used to cover large rectangular subjects, for i.e., a tall building, the photographer has to tilt his camera upwards to include the top of the structure; generally, the resulting image portrays in the photograph will have walls of the building appear to converge, as if the building were falling over backwards. With the PC Nikkor lenses, you may correct this convergness.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232488616217248178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="99" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SJ2IrGzngbI/AAAAAAAAAI4/OXxAW_3K61k/s320/28mmf35PCNikkordM.jpg" width="158" border="0" /><br /><div>Technically, there is an other trick to minimize effect of converging perspectives.By using a wideangle lense, you shoot the subject in the middle but you have to compromise with a loss of useful negative space with inclusion of large unwanted foreground in the photo while cropping to eliminate undesirable elements in a wide-angle negative. With the new D-SLR crop factor 1,5x cameras, you will have less problem.</div><div> </div><div>Pic No:1 > CONVERGED</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232489201302388658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SJ2JNKayP7I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/Uv7djBpVNDU/s320/tilt1.jpg" border="0" />Pic No:2 > CORRECTED<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232489387274962066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qk9IqXMjz5E/SJ2JX_OGhJI/AAAAAAAAAJY/WbsBFnOQCO8/s320/tilt2.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-8244830842570360062008-08-08T18:09:00.003+03:002008-08-09T14:45:47.445+03:00nikon D90 D-SLR > Is it a speculation or truth?Altough a a lot of bloggers consider this is a big baloon, i will use my sixth sense and share my prediction:<br />First of all , nikon's tradition will change about two digit models use CCD sensors. As you all know, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80 uses CCD sensors.<br />D90 will have a new developed Sony CMOS sensor, with 12.3 MP. Speed will be 3-3.5 fps different from D300. This will be an answer to Canon 450D for sure.<br /><br />For latest news, check <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/micro/NIKON">latest nikon releases , USA.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620519628937343959.post-10201310216682363002008-07-15T14:13:00.002+03:002008-12-13T09:41:44.310+02:00How to Create Such a Photo?<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i4hZuNTD_Ck/SHyGyZprlVI/AAAAAAAAB3s/txVY0iCgP_E/s1600-h/_OYT3382+copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223197868280223058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i4hZuNTD_Ck/SHyGyZprlVI/AAAAAAAAB3s/txVY0iCgP_E/s400/_OYT3382+copy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>Simple steps:<br /></div><br /><div>1) All of your camera settings must be MANUAL.. No exceptions !<br />- Focus<br />- White Balance Setting<br />- ISO<br />- Exposure Mode (M) </div><br /><div><br />2) You ust use a tripod<br /></div><br /><div>3) Use a remote shutter or cable shutter. If you do not have these, shoot with 5 sec delay to avoid camera shakes.<br /></div><br /><div>4) Spend long time with preperation, less time with shooting as the light conditions will change.<br /></div><br /><div>5) Take a shot without the model for fixings<br /><br />The rest is simple, put them together on <strong>PhotoShop</strong>.<br />This is our next lesson :)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0