Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera + 18-70mm Lens

Nikon’s new prestigious D200 is ideal for those looking for a camera to bridge the gap between the professional and the entry level Digital SLRs.

Features:

Megapixel	10.2
Memory Card	Compact Flash
LCD Size	2.5"

The D200 delivers the incomparable quality of professional pictures whilst offering exceptional versatility, creative responsiveness, accuracy and full manual control. The D200 is the perfect camera for the semi-professional and freelancer who want an affordable SLR that integrates the right portion of diversity, quality and reliability of Nikon’s professional high-end models.

The D200 Kit includes the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED lens optically designed for use with Nikon digital SLR sensors (135 equivalent of 27-105mm zoom range).


In the box:
AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED kit lens
Front lens cap LC-67
Back lens cap LF-1
Lens soft case
Strap AN-D200
Body cap
Eyepiece cap DK-5
Rubber eyecup DK-21
USB cable UC-E4
Quick charger MH-18a with AC power cord
Videocable
Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL3e
LCD monitor cover BM-6
PictureProject CD-ROM
Quick start guide
Instruction manual
Warranty and Registration Card

Technical Details

•	Adopts the industry-leading advanced imaging processing engine of the D2X
•	The advanced 10.2 megapixel DX format CCD sensor produces exceptionally detailed, high resolution images with pure, vivid colours, suitable for printing in large formats
•	Newly developed 11-area AF system (same as the professional D2-series), which enables the photographer to select individual focus areas from 11-area wide and 7 wide-area AF
•	3D Color Matrix Metering II (AE) with Nikon's 1,005-pixel RGB exposure/Color Matrix Metering Sensor, used in the D2X
•	Near instant power-up of 0.15 seconds. A mere 50-millisecond shutter time lag, and 105-millisecond viewfinder blackout time
•	The recommended all-purpose AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18–70mm f/3.5–4.5G IF-ED lens delivers a wide variety of picture angles and outstanding center-to-edge-to-corner image quality. Currently Nikon offers 7 DX lenses, which have been specially designed for the Nikon DX format sensor
•	Connection possible to a GPS (Global Positioning System) unit via the optional available GPS Adapter Cord MC-35
•	The camera comes with the newly developed high-energy EN-EL3e rechargeable lithium-ion battery (1,800 images on a single charge)
•	The optional available MB-D200 Battery Pack adds extended shooting capability. Able to run on either six AA-size batteries or two EN-EL3e batteries, it also features additional main- and sub command dials and alternative buttons for shutter release and AF start. (Compatible AA-size batteries comprise alkaline, NiMH, lithium and nickel-manganese batteries)
•	The optional Wireless Transmitter WT-3 adds all the convenience of IEEE802.11b/g capability. (Available only in countries that approve the use of thirteen frequency channels)
•	The D200 is compatible with Nikon's Total Imaging System, including Nikkor lenses, i-TTL Speedlights, remote control, close-up photography and powerful software for practically all creative needs
•	Durable magnesium body
•	i-TTL Flash Control and 1/250 sec. Flash Sync. speed
•	2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD Monitor with brightness adjustment
•	The viewfinder has a fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m-1), an eyepoint of 19.5mm (-1.0m-1), a Viewfinder Frame Coverage of approx. 95% (vertical & horizontal) and a Viewfinder Magnification of approx. 0.94x (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1)

approx prize-$2,174.95

Hasselblad launches the world's first 39 megapixel DSLR camera

Hasselblad is creating a new standard of digital image quality for professional photographers with the announcement of a new camera and three camera backs based on the combination of Hasselblad's new, true 39 megapixel CCD sensor and its unique Digital APO Correction (DAC) technology. This new line of products features the new Hasselblad Natural Color Solution, which takes digital photographic color reproduction to an entirely new level. The new products also deliver images of unsurpassed sharpness and resolution and at the same time reduce any moiré effect to a minimum – a first in the history of digital photography.

Based on the Hasselblad H2 camera with its range of high performance, central shutter-based lenses, and featuring extended digital features, such as DAC lens optimization and Instant Approval Architecture, the H2D-39 is the world's first high-end, 39 megapixel, digital auto-focus camera. Compatible with the entire range of Hasselblad H System lenses, the world finest digital lenses, as well as the Hasselblad V camera lens system, the H2D-39 brings the highest level of integration and flexibility to the professional photographer.

The new Hasselblad 39 megapixel digital back products include the CFH-39, CF-39 and CF-39MS, and have been built to meet the needs of professionals who require the best, for both mobile and studio shooting. The 39 megapixel digital back products match the design and functionality of the Hasselblad H2 camera and the Hasselblad CFH-39 digital back fits onto view cameras using the H-system interface plate for mechanical attachment and flash sync connection to trigger digital capture. The CFH-39 also fully integrates with the power system of the Hasselblad H2, so that both camera and digital back can be powered by the H2's Li-ion battery.

The Hasselblad CF-39 line of digital backs offers 39 megapixel digital capture with Hasselblad's interchangeable camera interface, the i-Adapter, and the option of true color multi-shot capture. In a studio environment, the color resolution of captures can be increased by means of a unique multiple-exposure technique controlled by the
optional Multi Shot Module (patent pending). The result is unique color resolution and absolutely moiré free images.

Christian Poulsen, CEO of Hasselblad comments: “We are constantly striving to create the optimum photographic tools that will enable our customers to take the best possible pictures. With the new, 39 megapixel-based Hasselblad products, we are confident that the outstanding image quality of the captured files and the subsequent and substantially reduced need for post-processing work will be of significant benefit to our customers. In over 15 years of working with the most advanced digital camera solutions, the combination of the 39 megapixel CCD sensor and the DAC digital lens optimization delivers a first for me - images files in which any moiré effect is reduced to a minimum, combined with superb sharpness and resolution on a single shot camera.”

DAC lens optimization – fine-tuning superb quality images
Based upon the capture of an extended set of metadata, the Hasselblad H2D-39, CFH-39, and CF-39 line perform an automated correction for color aberration effects with every shot. This means that digital captures are, by default, optimized with regards to the finest detail the lens can resolve. This feature is called digital APO correction (DAC) to signal ‘digital-capture-APO-chromatic' correction of the images. Implementation of the feature includes highly detailed mapping of each H system lens, resulting in head-turning image quality.

Hasselblad Natural Color Solution
Color management solutions have in the past imposed limitations on professional digital photographers, because of the forced choice of a specific color profile to suit the job: capturing various skin tones, metals, fabrics, flowers, etc. To combat this, Hasselblad has developed the Hasselblad Natural Color Solution to be used with its FlexColor imaging software. Working with the powerful, new Hasselblad Natural Color Solution enables professional photographers to produce outstanding, reliable out-of-the-box colors, with skin tones, special product gradations, and other difficult colors accurately reproduced.

Christian Poulsen explains: “It has always frustrated me that users have had to choose between different input profiles, i.e., specific portrait and product profiles. Most compositions contain more than one element, so optimizing for one element will always have a negative effect on the colors of all other elements. With the inclusion of the new Hasselblad Natural Color Solution, we have to the best of my knowledge solved this issue. To implement its unique Hasselblad Natural Color Solution, the company has developed a new Hasselblad raw file format called: 3F RAW (3FR). The new 3F RAW file format is designed to ensure that images captured on Hasselblad digital products are quickly, effectively and safely stored on the available media (CF card, Imagebank, etc). The file format includes lossless image compression, saving 33% of storage space. Combined with the architecture of the Hasselblad digital camera, this allows for capturing up to 35 images per minute.

A 3FR file defines the colors in the Hasselblad RGB color space with its out-of-the-box quality and, used in FlexColor, it removes both the need for experimenting with different color profiles to get optimum colors and the need for selective color corrections.

3FR files can be converted directly into Adobe's raw image format DNG (‘Digital NeGative'), bringing this new technology standard to the professional photographer for the first time. The DNG file format enables raw, compressed image files to be opened directly in Adobe PhotoShop, allowing photographers to operate quickly and efficiently and reducing the “downtime” taken to process image data. Hasselblad image files carry a full set of metadata, including capture conditions, keywords and copyright, facilitating work with image asset management solutions. For specialist commercial photographers the full productivity and creative freedom offered by Hasselblad's FlexColor workflow software is also available via importing the DNG file.

The new Hasselblad products will be rolled out worldwide through Hasselblad's national subsidiaries and channel partners in Q1 2006.

An extensive upgrade program is available to existing Hasselblad customers to enable them to take advantage of the full benefits of the new products.

Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS

The 7.1 megapixel optical image stabilized Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS offers a 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) LCD, 12X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens, 32 MB internal memory, and has an ISO range up to 1600.

Specifications

Standard features
Sensor type		1/2.5 in. CCD
CCD total pixels		7.4 MP (3152 × 2342)
Effective pixels		7.1 MP (3081 × 2313)
Lens		36–432 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.8–4.8 SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Lens
Lens protection		built-in
Zoom		12X optical, 4.2X advanced digital, total zoom range 50X
Image stabilizer		optical
Shutter speed		1/2–1/1000 sec. in 1/3 step increments
LCD		2.5 in. (6.4 cm) high resolution (115k pixels) indoor/outdoor color TFT display, 5 level brightness adjustments
Viewfinder		high resolution (230k pixels) electronic, 100% field of view
Storage		32 MB internal memory* available, SD/MMC card expansion slot
Auto focus
Type		TTL imager AF system
Modes		normal AF, macro AF, infinity AF, manual
Focus range		auto wide: 1.6 ft (0.5 m)–infinity auto tele: 3.9 ft (1.2 m)–infinity macro wide: 4.7 in.–2.0 ft (12–60 cm) macro tele: 2.0–4.3 ft (60 cm–1.3 m)
Focus		single, continuous
Auto focus zones		TTL multi-zone AF, center zone AF, selectable zone AF (5 zones)
AF assist light		yes
Exposure control
ISO sensitivity		auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200**
Metering modes		multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot (zone tracks with 5 focus zones)
Compensation		±2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
Bracketing		±1.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps, 3 images
AE lock		when shutter button pressed
Histogram display		display on live view, quick view, and review
White balance		auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
Flash
Range		1.6–15.4 ft (0.5–4.7 m) at wide, ISO 140 3.9–8.9 ft (1.2–2.7 m) at tele, ISO 140
Modes		auto, red eye pre-flash, fill, off
Compensation		-1 to +1 EV in 1/3 steps
Shooting specifications
Drive modes		single shot, first burst (2 fps up to 6 frames), last burst (2 fps last 6 frames), self timer (10 sec.), two-shots self-timer (10 sec.), delay shutter (2 sec.), exposure bracketing (3 shots)
Shooting modes		sport, SCN, high ISO and smart scene via auto, P (program), A (aperture priority), S (shutter priority), M (manual), video
Scene modes		portrait, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candle light, manner/museum, text, beach, snow, fireworks, children, panorama stitch
Click to capture		<>
Shot to shot		<>
Still capture
Still format		JPEG/EXIF v2.21
Picture size		7.1 MP (3072 × 2304)—prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm) 6.3 MP (3072 × 2048)—3:2, optimized ratio for 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm) prints 5.0 MP (2592 × 1944)—prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 76 cm) 3.1 MP (2048 × 1536)—prints up to 8 × 10 in. (20 × 25 cm) 2.2 MP (1800 × 1200)—3:2 2.1 MP (1920 × 1080)—16:9 1.2 MP (1280x960)—email, small prints
Color modes		high color, natural color (default), low color, sepia, black and white
Sharpness		high, normal (default), low
Review options		view by date, view by album, view by image storage, selected, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, crop, protect or unprotect, slide show, copy, multi-up
Editing		on-camera crop, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
Video capture
Format		QUICKTIME MPEG 4 with audio recording and playback
Quality		VGA (640 × 480) at 30 fps, QVGA (320 × 240) at 30 fps
Length		continuous up to 80 min. based on memory capacity
Review options		view by image storage, selected, protect, album, date; make picture, edit video, protect, action print (4, 9, 16-up), bookmarks, slide show, copy, multi-up
Editing		make picture from video (1, 4, 9, 16-up), trim
Customization
Custom settings		LCD brightness, capture frame grid, image stabilizer control, quick view, advanced digital zoom setting, orientation sensor, sound, volume, date & time setting, auto power off, video out setting, language, image storage, album
Sharing
Favorites		slide show, multi-up, setup menu, direct Favorites
Share		print, print all, e-mail, Favorites, cancel print
Physical specifications
I/O interface		A/V output (NTSC or PAL, user-selectable), exclusive KODAK Camera Dock/Printer Dock Interface, digital (USB 2.0) connection
Power		optional KODAK EASYSHARE Docks with KODAK Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack; 1 lithium battery CRV3; optional KODAK Li-ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000
Dedicated buttons		power switch, shutter button, mode dial (high ISO, smart scene, sport, SCN, P, A, S, M, video, Favorite), zoom switch, EVF/LCD, drive, focus, flash, info, review, 5-way switch, Share, menu, delete, jog dial
Tripod mount		¼ in. standard
Dimensions		W × H × D: 4.1 × 2.9 × 2.7 in. (103.6 × 74.2 × 69.7 mm)
Weight		10.6 oz (300 g)
Compatibility
Dock compatibility
Direct printing		KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500, IMAGELINK print system compatible, PictBridge-enabled
Software		works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software
Warranty
one year

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3

The 8.0 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 features a 10x Carl Zeiss® optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, 1080 HD resolution output, 2.5 inch LCD, face detection, sports shooting mode, ISO range up to 1600.For parents looking to capture and re-live their children’s back-to-school memories, Sony is introducing a super-zoom digital camera small enough to carry to any school activity.

The new 8-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-H3 camera has a powerful 10x optical zoom lens for those close-up shots you don’t want to miss, and yet features a super compact form so you can take the camera along anywhere.

High-Definition 1080 HD Output

The model features high-definition component output, putting a high-resolution spin on the family slideshow. By connecting the new camera to any HDTV set with Sony’s VMC-MHC1 high-definition component cable (sold separately), families can see their digital photos the same way they watch their favorite TV shows – in full 1080 HD resolution. The camera is equipped with a built-in slide show function so you can view photos, complete with transitions choreographed to your choice of programmed music clips or by adding your own.

Photo TV HD with Sony BRAVIA® Televisions

When the camera is connected to a new Sony BRAVIA® television, photos are optimized for television viewing with Sony’s new “Photo TV HD” mode. This mode brings the look of actual printed photography to the television set, reproducing high-quality digital photos by fine-tuning image parameters, like sharpness, gradation and color specifically for photographs.

Designed to Capture Great Photos

The DSC-H3 model includes a variety of features to ensure parents can document their kids’ activities, from football games to dance recitals and spelling bees. To begin, the new camera features a powerful Carl Zeiss ® 10x optical zoom lens, which makes it ideal for capturing every expression when shooting little stars from the audience. It also includes a long-range flash that lights up subjects farther from the camera. For group shots, moms and dads will appreciate the model’s face detection technology. It identifies up to eight faces in the camera’s 2.5-inch LCD screen, and automatically adjusts for correctly exposed, sharp photos.

Great for Action / Sports Photography

To capture every touchdown, the high-zoom camera also includes Sony’s advanced sports shooting mode, which combines high shutter speed shooting and intelligent continuous auto-focusing. The camera will quickly focus on fast-moving subjects by predicting where they will be in the frame. This technology also helps to reduce shutter lag — the time it takes for the camera to focus and shoot.

Sony Super SteadyShot® Optical Image Stabilization

To reduce chances of blurry photos, the H3 model incorporates Super Steady Shot® optical image stabilization that minimizes blur caused by camera shake. This is an important feature when shooting at slow shutter speeds at full zoom. The unit’s high sensitivity (up to ISO 3200) will also capture well-exposed, natural-looking photos, even in challenging low-light conditions.

Sony’s Dynamic Range Optimizer

Equipped with Sony’s Dynamic Range Optimizer, originally developed for the Alpha digital SLR system, the new camera can analyze captured image data, and instantly determine the best exposure and tonality of each picture before JPEG compression. Other helpful in-camera functions include red-eye correction and photo retouching effects with filters.

Price and Availablity

The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H3 camera will ship next month for about $300. Additional accessories will include wide and telephoto conversion lenses, filters, batteries, travel chargers, sports packs and cases. The VMC-HD1 high-definition component cable is currently available for about $40. All can be purchased online at sonystyle.com, at Sony Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), at military base exchanges, and at authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin on Aug. 23 at www.sonystyle.com.

Olympus SP-560 UZ

The 8 megapixel 18x optical zoom Olympus SP-560 UZ features a 2.5-Inch LCD, dual image stabilization, face detection, 27-486mm focal length, shadow adjustment, perfect shot preview, 33 shooting modes, full manual control, and ISO up to 3200.


Olympus introduces the new SP-560 Ultra Zoom digital camera, the all-in-one solution for consumers looking for power and versatility for any shooting situation. The compact SP-560 UZ blends ease-of-use with an industry-leading focal range (27mm wide-angle to 18x optical zoom), an 8-megapixel image sensor and the latest technologies to deliver superior image quality and performance.

These new innovative technologies include:

• Face Detection Technology: tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Detection AF) and optimizes exposure (Face Detection AE) for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. Even if your subjects are moving, the camera continuously tracks your subjects’ faces without having to press the shutter button;

• Shadow Adjustment Technology: allows users to preview and capture their images as they see them with their naked eye. Shadow Adjustment compensates for difficult lighting situations, increasing the detail in highlights and shadows, to produce more balanced photos;

• TruePic III™ Image Processor: reduces graininess in images to deliver sharper, more vivid photos even at high ISO settings;

• Perfect Shot Preview: enables users to preview and select various photographic effects on the LCD screen before snapping the shot; and

• Dual Image Stabilization: combines the benefits of Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization to ensure beautiful, blur-free images in any situation.

“The SP-560 UZ can capture more with one lens than most other cameras capture with two or three lenses,” said Mark Hoffman, director, Product Marketing, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “This versatile compact camera will literally expand your photographic horizons, allowing you to capture everything from sweeping landscapes to the intricate details of a wildflower. Robust features such as Dual Image Stabilization and a variety of new technologies will appeal to everyone from photo enthusiasts looking for more creative control to first-time users looking for an easy-to-use point and shoot camera.”

Amazing Focal Length Far and Wide

The key component to quality imaging is precision optics, and the SP-560 UZ delivers. This camera’s versatile yet compact 18x super telephoto zoom gets users close to the action. At the same time, the wide-angle (27mm) lens captures more in each frame. Its super-macro capabilities capture the subtlest details from as close as one centimeter. The compact lens construction combines high-refractive, aspherical and extra-dispersion (ED) lens elements to deliver edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity. The bright, F2.8-4.5 lens provides the equivalent of 27-486mm focal length with 100x total seamless zoom (5.6x digital zoom).

Face Detection Technology

Face Detection Technology tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Detection AF) and optimizes exposure (Face Detection AE) for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.

Shadow Adjustment Technology

Shooting outdoors in bright daylight can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark shadowed areas and bright sunlit areas - while the human eye is capable of detecting the nuances between dark and light and all the details in between, image sensors traditionally have not been quite as sensitive. The SP-560 UZ addresses this challenge head-on with Shadow Adjustment Technology, which compensates for extreme contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. With this technology, users can preview and capture images with the same contrast as their naked eye.

TruePic III Image Processor

Olympus’ enhanced TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to deliver superior picture quality with more accurate colors, true-to-life flesh tones and faster processing speeds. TruePic III also captures sharp images at high ISO settings, which are traditionally associated with increasing image noise or producing grainy photos.

Perfect Shot Preview

The SP-560 UZ features a Perfect Shot Preview mode that enables users to preview and select various photographic effects on a live, multi-frame window on the LCD before snapping the shot. This feature allows users to see precisely what the image will look like when adjustments are made, ensuring users are capturing the exact image they want. It’s a great way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques, such as exposure compensation, white balance and metering.

Dual Image Stabilization

Dual Image Stabilization technology enables users to take crisp, clear pictures in virtually any shooting situation - adjusting for camera shake and a moving subject. Olympus’ mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps images sharp by adjusting the CCD to compensate for camera shake, which often occurs when zooming in on your subject and in low-light conditions when shutter speeds are slower. Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that prevent blur caused by a moving subject.

High-Speed Sequential Shooting and Pre-Capture

Capable of capturing images at an incredible 15 frames per second (image size reduced), the SP-560 UZ offers the highest burst rate of any compact digital camera. The inclusion of Pre-Capture technology, which works in conjunction with High-Speed Sequential Shooting, enables users to capture the action before and after fully pressing the shutter button. Pre-Capture begins working as soon as the focus is locked, automatically archiving five frames in the camera’s buffer memory prior to the shutter release - virtually guaranteeing that none of the action will be missed even if the user’s reaction time is slow. Perfect for situations where timing is essential, such as photographing a tennis player serving, children playing or a whale breaching.

High-Resolution 2.5-Inch LCD and Electronic Viewfinder

Compose and display incredible images on the camera’s bright 230,000-pixel LCD. The high-resolution screen enables you to review pictures, scroll through menu options and treat friends and family to a digital slide show with ease. The SP-560 UZ also features an electronic viewfinder with dioptric correction.

33 Shooting Modes Including TV-Quality Video with Sound

The SP-560 UZ makes it easy to take great photos in a variety of scenarios and lighting situations with 33 shooting modes, including TV-quality video with sound (640×480/30fps). Simply select the desired mode for portraits, landscapes, night scenes, fast-action, macro and more.

Bright Capture Technology for Easy Low-Light Photography

Low-light photography has never been easier thanks to Olympus’ revolutionary Bright Capture Technology. A brightened preview on the LCD enables simple composition; and with specific scene modes for high sensitivity settings (up to ISO 3200) and rapid auto-focus, even fast-action photos can be captured under low levels of available light.

Full Manual and Automatic Control

The Manual, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority modes give users versatility and control for optimal performance in any situation. Users can express their creative vision - adjusting the f-stop for detailed portraits with softened backgrounds, or slowing the exposure speed to create the blurred effect of motion, or just sit back and let the camera do the thinking through the use of the automatic settings.

Underwater Housing and Accessory Lenses for Expanded Capabilities

An underwater housing (PT-037) works with the SP-560 UZ, enabling great images to be captured while scuba diving to depths of approximately 130 feet (40 meters) beneath the surface. The SP-560 UZ also features a threaded lens barrel, which enables easy attachment of the TCON-17 teleconversion lens for more than 30x optical zoom (requires CLA-10 Lens Adapter). Olympus also offers a nylon ultra-zoom carrying case.

OLYMPUS Master™ 2 Software

OLYMPUS Master 2 software provides the ultimate in digital imaging management. An intuitive user interface makes downloading to your computer quick and simple, and images are easily organized by folders or albums and searchable by date in Calendar view. Also, with one-click editing tools, such as red-eye removal, images can be touched up before printing or e-mailing. Online support, templates, firmware upgrades and other user services are just a mouse-click away. Use the optional muvee™ Theater Pack to create professional quality slide shows and DVDs from your pictures using any of several built-in templates.

Availability

The SP-560 UZ will be available in October 2007. It will also include: Neck Strap, WIN/Mac USB Cable, Audio/Video Cable, four AA Batteries, Manual, Warranty Card and OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM.

Nikon D3

The 12.1 megapixel Giugiaro designed Nikon D3 features a 51-point AF system, 3D tracking AF, 3 inch TFT LCD, 2 liveview modes, 9 frames-per-second shooting speed, ISO range from 200 to 6400, scene recognition, optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage, magnesium alloy body construction, and active G lighting. The camera dimensions are (W x H x D) Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.) and it weighs 1,240 g (2.7 lb.)

August 23, 2007 — Nikon today introduced the new flagship D3 Full-Frame Digital SLR, a new FX Format camera that features higher sensitivity, increased pixel count, wider dynamic range and designed for professionals in press, sports, and commercial photo fields. The new D3 features 12.1-megapixel resolution, fast 9 frames-per-second shooting speed, Nikon’s Picture Control System, a new high-density 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type sensors, 3D tracking AF, Scene Recognition System, Dual CF card slots, a large 3″ TFT LCD monitor, Two Liveview modes, and more. The D3 will be available in November 2007 at approx. $5000.

Development background and future prospective

Nikon has consistently incorporated the DX format in its digital SLRs based on the conclusion, through comprehensive investigation of the picture quality, operability, size, price, etc. demanded, that it has the most appropriate balance for general shooting situations.As a result, the DX format has been evaluated as a mainstream format in the digital SLR market. Also, Nikon is proud that it has established a stable position in the field of the DX format through various contributions, including the supply of interchangeable lenses optimized for the format.

On the other hand, there is also an increasing demand for SLRs that feature higher sensitivity, increased pixel count, better resolution and wider dynamic range, mainly from professionals in press, sports, commercial photo fields and so on. Besides professionals, there are many opinions from high-end amateurs along the lines of, “I want a digital SLR that offers the same relationship of picture angle that I have become accustomed to in 35mm format over the years”

To deal with this situation, we have developed the D3 as the first digital SLR that features Nikon FX format to meet the requirements of customers in a flexible way. Nikon FX format and DX format both provide their own advantages. Nikon recognizes that both formats are inevitable in order to satisfy customers’ demands flexibly in respect of performance, price, size, weight, etc. Based on this recognition, Nikon will strengthen the lineup of Nikon FX-format SLRs and interchangeable lenses, while continuing development and marketing of DX format equipment.

Major Features

New large image sensor developed by Nikon; 12.1 effective megapixels The D3 employs an FX-format CMOS image sensor with a sensor area of 36.0 (H) x 23.9 (V) mm. It offers superior picture quality throughout a wide sensitivity range with such advantages as a large pixel size to ensure high S/N ratio and wide dynamic range, adoption of an element structure that improves light-utilization efficiency. In addition, high-speed 12-channel readout enables fast continuous shooting for 12.1-megapixel images at approximately 9 frames per second, as well as high-speed performance to ensure shooting in Liveview modes.

Wide sensitivity range

Sensitivity range is extremely wide, from ISO 200 to 6400 at normal setting. High picture quality without noise is realized not only at low sensitivity setting, but also at high settings such as ISO 6,400. Even in dark conditions in which satisfactory results were almost impossible to obtain before, high-quality pictures can be taken. Furthermore, sensitivity can be increased to HI 0.3, HI 0.5, HI 0.7, HI 1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), HI 2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent), and decreased to Lo 1 (ISO 100 equivalent), Lo 0.7, Lo 0.5 and Lo 0.3. All these settings expand the shooting possibilities.

High-speed performance

Shutter release time lag is only 37 ms*, equivalent to the Nikon D2XS, which is generally regarded as a mechanical limit. Continuous shooting speed is approximately 9 frames per second with FX format (36 x 24) or 5:4 (30 x 24), approximately 11 frames per second with DX format (24 x 16). The Nikon D3 is also the first digital SLR compliant with next-generation high-speed card UDMA, that enables 35-Mbyte recording speed, approximately 4 times as fast as the Nikon D2XS. Approximately 6-megapixel JPEG-Large-Fine image data taken with the FX format can be recorded at a speed higher than 5 frames per second. Startup time is approximately 0.12 second, shorter than the D2XS by 0.08 second. * 41 ms if based on the new CIPA guideline to be established around August 4, 2007.

EXPEED — Nikon’s image processing concept embodied

As Nikon’s new digital image-processing concept — featuring the core ideas of our image creation and processing — EXPEED incorporates the optimized know how and technologies we have accumulated throughout our long history while receiving users’ requirements. It realizes diversified functions to ensure high picture quality and high-speed image processing.

• For details, see “Nikon’s original digital image-processing concept EXPEED” on our News Release in Aug. 2007.

Picture Control System

Picture Control System is a new function to enable selection and adjustment to create pictures easily according to skills of users from novices to professionals. When settings are the same, even with different cameras, you can get the same picture tone. Picture Control System offers four fundamental setting options — Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome — enabling image parameters (sharpening, tone compensation, brightness, tone and saturation) to be easily adjusted and customized. * For details, see “Picture Control System’s image optimization functions enable easy adjustments” on our News Release in Aug. 2007.

AF system employing high-density 51-point AF

Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module featuring 51 AF points is incorporated. 15 cross-type sensors located in the center provide subject detection capability with lens apertures as small as f/5.6. 51 AF points can be utilized in various focus area modes selected according to subject condition. In many aspects, the functions of AF points are linked with the Scene Recognition System to offer superior subject detection and focus tracking performance. A single AF point can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points. Dynamic AF mode enables appropriate focusing by detecting subjects with a zone containing many AF points located densely. In this mode, the number of AF areas, including user selected AF points and backup points, can be selected from either 9, 21 or 51. In addition, newly employed “3D tracking” mode shifts the focus point automatically to respond to the subject’s movements. Auto-area AF mode gives greater priority to the subject’s position in selecting AF points.

Scene Recognition System

By improving the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, which was first incorporated in the Nikon F5, information from the sensor can be utilized for auto exposure, auto white balance and autofocus. For example, 3D tracking in AF realized by using the Scene Recognition System tracks subject position, and automatically shifts AF points to be used according to the subject’s movement within the frame. This system also contributes to improved accuracy of auto exposure and auto white balance.

• For details, see “Scene Recognition System for more accurate autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance” on our News Release in Aug. 2007.

Three image areas available

With the Nikon D3, users can select one of the three image areas — FX format (36 x 24), DX format (24 x 16) or 5:4 (30 x 24).When a DX NIKKOR lens is attached, DX format is automatically selected. With DX format or 5:4 format, an area not covered by the sensor is automatically masked in the viewfinder. High-definition, 3-inch VGA, TFT LCD monitor with wide-viewing angle Ultra high-definition [920,000-dot VGA (640 x 480)], 3-inch LCD monitor with tempered glass provides 170° viewing angle. Large monitor is quite effective when confirming focus with enlarged playback images. Wide-viewing angle enables easy recomposing of the frame in Handheld mode of Liveview.

Two Liveview modes available

Liveview function enables shooting while confirming subjects in the LCD monitor.

In Handheld mode, which allows recomposing of the frame prior to actual shooting, ordinary TTL phase-difference AF using all 51 AF points including 15 cross-type points is activated.

Tripod mode is designed for precise focus accuracy with still subjects and tripod stabilization. In this mode, focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area is possible. Remote view, focusing and shooting are also made possible on a PC (wired or wirelessly).

Optical finder with 100% frame coverage and 0.7x magnification in FX format SLR-type viewfinder featuring eye-level pentaprism with high refraction index provides 100% frame coverage and 0.7x magnification. Large and bright viewfinder image ensures comfortable focusing, which is one of the advantages of the FX format. Eyepoint is 18 mm (at –0.1 m-1), and diopter can be adjusted within the range from –3 to +1 m-1.

Superior durability

Magnesium alloy is used for exterior cover, chassis and mirror box to ensure both lightweight and ruggedness. Also, strict sealing with O-rings at various connected parts effectively resists dust and moisture. Shutter unit developed and manufactured by Nikon employs shutter blades made of new materials (hybrid of carbon fiber and Kelver). Excellent durability is guaranteed with 300,000-cycle release tests with the shutter actually loaded. Precision is also maintained with shutter monitor.

CF card double slot

Two CF cards can be set, realizing consecutive recording, simultaneous recording, RAW + JPEG separate recording, and copying of data between two cards. Because two cards of the same kind can be used, users do not have to prepare different kinds of storage media.

Exclusive Wireless Transmitter WT-4 (optional)

The WT-4 supports wired LAN (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX) and wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g, 11a), and incorporates thumbnail mode as a new function. It realizes wireless connection of cameras with a PC, enabling thumbnail display of images taken with up to five of them and downloading of images selected. Also, by using Camera Control Pro 2 (optional), wireless remote view/control shooting is made possible with the D3’s Liveview function.

Active D-Lighting

D-Lighting incorporated in the conventional digital SLRs enables editing after the image is taken. In addition to the D-Lighting, newly developed Active D-Lighting is employed in the Nikon D3.

Active D-Lighting lets users choose the intensity from among “High”, “Normal”, “Low” or “Unchanged” prior to shooting. The conventional method of simply expanding dynamic range is not employed in compensation. Instead, localized tone control technology is utilized to prevent images from looking flat with low contrast. As a result, “lost highlights” and “lost shadows” are well compensated while maintaining proper contrast. * For details, see “WT-4 / Camera Control Pro 2 Software” on our News Release in Aug. 2007.

Fine adjustment function for AF

If there is a slight difference in focusing point among lenses, users can finely adjust it.

Two methods are available. In specific adjustment, a certain level of compensation set for each registered lens is applied when the lens of the same type is attached. In uniform adjustment, the same level of compensation is applied regardless of the lens used. Up to 20 lenses can be registered.

Improved Function button feature

Besides the exclusive Function button, this feature can be assigned to the Preview button and AE/AF Lock button, giving photographers optimum operability in a flexible way.

HDMI output (High-Definition TV) supported

The Nikon D3 is compliant with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Ver. 1.3a which enables transfer of world-standard video and audio signals. Standard Type A connector is emplo yed.

Info display

Various shooting information such as shutter speed, aperture is displayed in the LCD monitor. Color of characters can be selected according to lighting condition — black for light locations, white for dark locations. Auto switch mode can also be set.

Digital level incorporated

By utilizing a sensor incorporated in the body, the inclination of the camera is detected and displayed in the top control panel and viewfinder.

Image-management software ViewNX/Nikon Transfer included in the Software Suite CD-ROM ViewNX is a viewer application to offer quick display of images, while Nikon Transfer provides simple transfer of taken images to a PC.

Designed by Giugiaro

“Ergonomic” is a new design theme that will be a standard of Nikon’s new-generation digital SLRs. This is applied to every detail including inclination of command dial and top control panel as well as comfortable holding and handling, e.g. shape of a grip. To support photographers’ concentration, curves of the pentaprism top, grip and side panels are directed to the center of lens’ optical axis, and the red, triangular motif has been redesigned to project a sharper image.