2 New Cameras, 2 New Lenses

Nikon is coming out with the D300s and D3000 cameras and new versions of the 70-200mm and 18 - 200mm lenses. Check the links below

• July 30, 2009
  NIKON FURTHER REFINES DX AND FX LENS FAVORITES
• July 30, 2009
  THE NEW NIKON D3000 PROVIDES AN EASY PATH TO FANTASTIC PHOTOS
• July 30, 2009
  NIKON D300s REVITALIZES THE STANDARD AND MEASURE OF AGILE, PRO-LEVEL DX-FORMAT D-SLR DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE

Nikon DTownTV Episode 22

• Matt and Scott share some beginners tips about flash compensation and exposure modes
• Moose Peterson has a tip about buffer management
• Tips on protecting your gear when out in the field
• Here is the Strobist post on quick-changing lenses
• Keep your highlight warning turned on and use exposure compensation to get the best shot

[If you have a D40 or D60, your highlight warning option can't be turned off. Skip to the last paragraph to find out how to use it.]

To turn on your highlight warnings, go to your Playback menu, then to Display Mode. Here you will be able to check the Highlights box, then hit OK.

When you look at your images on your LCD, hit the up/down arrows to scroll through the different information options until you see the one that says "Highlights" in the corner. If there is any part of your picture that is blinking, that is where there is no information.

See it here: Nikon DTownTV

Nikon DTownTV Episode 21

• Camera not beeping when you focus? Scott tells you why
• Matt shares tips on shooting and processing panoramas or HDR images
• Scott Diussa talks about setting your Flash Shutter Speed to make more evenly exposed images when using flash
• Come see Scott, Matt, and many other great instructors at Photoshop World in Las Vegas!
• Scott shows the difference between the Rotate Tall in the Playback menu and Auto Image Rotation in the Setup Menu
• Matt explains the AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C autofocus modes
• Don't forget to check out Scott's blog!

See it here: Nikon DTownTV

D5000 Power Problem

July 16, 2009

Notice to users of the Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera

Thank you for choosing Nikon for your imaging needs.

While Nikon takes great measures to assure high quality in its imaging products, it has come to our attention that an electronic component related to power control in some Nikon D5000 digital SLR cameras does not meet factory specifications and may, in certain circumstances, prevent the camera from turning on, thus preventing operation of the camera.

Indications of this issue include:

1. The camera cannot be operated when the power switch is on, even with a fully-charged battery.
2. The camera cannot be operated with the EH-5a AC Adapter connected through the EP-5 Power Connector and the power switch on.

The solution:
Nikon has isolated the issues related to this and is effectively resolving them. Preparations are under way at a special Nikon repair facility to streamline the processes associated to the solution and Nikon will be equipped to correct D5000 cameras at this facility, beginning July 23, 2009. Service related to this issue, including the cost of shipping affected D5000 cameras to Nikon, as well as their return to customers, will be free of charge. To further minimize customer inconvenience, Nikon will return serviced cameras to customers promptly, employing (whenever possible) transportation that limits transit time to two days.

Is your D5000 affected?
Your D5000 serial number will make it easy to determine if your D5000 is affected by this issue. A serial number look-up tool will be available on this page beginning July 23, 2009. Therefore, we kindly ask D5000 users to return to this page on or after July 23rd to establish whether or not your camera requires the complimentary service related to this Service Advisory.

If your serial number indicates that your D5000 requires service:
Beginning July 23, 2009, this page will include easy-to-follow instructions for customers whose D5000 cameras have been identified (by serial number as noted above) as needing service related to this Advisory. The instructions will include shipping tips and a shipping label generator will be provided. Using the Nikon-generated label is both convenient and relieves you of the expense of shipping your camera to Nikon.

We apologize for any inconvenience that Nikon customers may experience as a result of this issue.
Nikon remains committed to providing only the highest quality photographic products and hopes that you will continue to choose Nikon for your imaging needs.

For additional information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions provided in the link below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nikon DTownTV Episode 20

Episode 20 of Nikon DTownTV

• Scott and Matt discuss lens options that fall in the budget price range
• Scott had an adventure when he misplaced his camera gear. Read about it on his blog
• Lensprotogo.com has wonderful options for renting camera lenses
• Scott and Matt define some of the terminology that they use in the show
• Moose Peterson has a quick tip on macro focusing
• Scott's new book, Digital Photography Volume 3, is available for preorder now
• Matt and Scott talk about the benefits of using equipment like lens hoods, uv filters, circular polarizers, neutral density filters, and cleaning kits
• Check out the entire selection of Nikon lenses at the B&H Photo website

See it here: Nikon DTownTV

Nikon D700x ???

Just saw this on the Nikon Rumors site:

Nikon D700x sooner than expected

from Nikon Rumors by [NR] admin

I will continue to be “fair and balanced” and report that Thom Hogan has received some information that the Nikon D700x will be released before November 2009. The D700x is expected to have the 24MP sensor from the D3x and video.

I also received multiple tips on the Nikon D700x camera that I sumarized in this post a while ago and it seems that the time frame matches Thom’s prediction on the D700x release date.

Nikon D700x NR probability rating: 60% (up from 40% in the last post)

Nikon DTownTV Episode 19

Here's what's covered in Episode 19 of Nikon DTownTV

• If you haven't watched the other Lens shows, start at Episode 16
• What happens when you put a DX lens on an FX body, or a non-DX lens on a DX body
• Scott and Matt share their favorite travel lenses
• Moose Peterson shows how to save your camera settings to a card
• Nikon is now a sponsor of the 2nd Annual Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photo Walk, and they're giving away a D700 to the winner!
• Check out example images here
• Explore the Nikon "Lens Alphabet" here
• Matt talks about using macro lenses for both macro photography and portraits

See it here Nikon DTownTV