These two powerhouse pro digital SLRs were announced within a week of each other. They both cost about $5000, both have HD video, fast capture rates and a ridiculously high ISO 102,400 sensitivity. It’s impossible not to wonder which one is the better camera. So I thought it would worth the effort to, as closely as possible, do a back-to-back comparison of the Nikon D3S and. the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV.

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2009 PhotoPlus Expo
October 22-24, 2009 - New York City

October 22 - 24, 2009: The PDN PhotoPlus Expo tradeshow bills itself as “the most important event in the photo industry.” That might be overstating things a bit, but it is the largest and most important consumer photo tradeshow in North America. Every fall, photographers gather at the Javits Center in New York City where they get to take a closer look at new digital cameras, lenses, tripods, camera bags, software, studio lighting and more. There are also more than 100 photography workshops, covering everything from marketing your photography to improving all kinds of photography skills and techniques.
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Along with the new D3S digital SLR announced on Tuesday, Nikon also introduced a new DX-format macro lens. The Nikon AF-S DX 85mm f/3.5 Micro Nikkor VR II lens is designed to be used with APS-C sensor Nikon digital SLRs like the D5000, D60, D300s and D3000. The 85mm focal length is effectively converted to 127.5mm (35mm equivalent) on a DX-format camera body. The “Micro” in the name means it’s designed for close-up photography. In this case, that means a minimum focus distance of 9 inches and a 1:1, life-size reproduction ratio.
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Nikon has upped the DSLR ante again. The new Nikon D3S has a 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor just like its predecessor the D3. But the maximum sensitivity on the D3S has been increased to a mind-boggling ISO 102,400 and noise levels have been lowered at all sensitivity settings. If being able to shoot in the dark isn’t enough for you, the D3S also adds 720p video capture with the ability to auto focus while filming. And the D3S now has sensor cleaning - a very important feature that didn’t make it into the original D3 spec.
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Carl Zeiss announced the launch of the fifth lens in the ZE series for EOS cameras. The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 ZE is a moderate wide angle lens designed for full-frame (D)SLR cameras, delivering a 74-degree field of view.

Like the other Zeiss ZE lenses, it incorporates a CPU and data contacts for communication with the camera body. The Distagon T* 2/28 ZE is ideal for still photographers looking for a fast, general purpose wide angle lens. It is also well suited for the growing number of videographers who use the Canon EOS 5D Mark II or the Canon EOS 7D and need a lens with superior manual focusing control and minimal ‘breathing’. Read the rest of this entry »

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Do you know how to light an elf or an airplane? Can you do it with small flashes? Photographer Joe McNally has and shares the secrets and the results in this unusual book on photography lighting.

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The Nikon D5000 is Nikon’s second digital SLR to offer video capture and its first to incorporate a tilt/swivel LCD display. The D5000 has a compact body with a 12.3-megapixel DX format CMOS sensor, a full range of shooting modes and exposure controls, and 720p video at 24 frames per second.

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Nikon D5000 Studio Test Photos
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Nikon D5000 Pros Wonderful image quality! Vari-angle tilt-swivel LCD monitor Bonus video mode Information Display screen Compact size and light weight Auto focus system is much better than the D60’s	Nikon D5000 Cons No auto focus in movie mode Vari-angle LCD can’t be used for self-portraits on a tripod Exposure compensation button is a little awkward People with big hands or who like big cameras may find it too small and light Lack of dedicated buttons for white balance, AF, ISO, etc.

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High resolution studio sample photos taken with the Nikon D5000 digital SLR. All photos were taken with the camera in Aperture Priority at f/11 using the Nikon AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens. Click on the thumbnails to see the photos at their original resolution.

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The new Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is the world’s first digital camera with a built-in digital projector. Capable of projecting photos and video up to 40 inches (1 m), the 12.1-megapixel S1000pj has a 5x wide-angle zoom lens (28-14 mm equivalent) with Nikon’s VR optical image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD display and a VGA movie mode.
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Last night, Nikon announced a new iPhone-like point-and-shoot digital camera with a 3.5-inch touch-screen OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display. The new Nikon Coolpix S70 is a 12.1-megapixel camera with a 5x wide-angle zoom lens equipped with Nikon’s VR (Vibration Reduction) optical image stabilization system. The S70 comes in a variety of color/texture combinations and also features 720p HD video capture.
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Today, Nikon announced the new Coolpix S640 and Coolpix S570 digital cameras that feature cutting edge technology designed for enhanced shooting and photo-sharing experiences.

The Nikon Coolpix S640 delivers high-performance and enhanced speed. It features an ultra-fast auto-focus, a short shutter release time lag, the fastest start up time in its class of a mere 0.7 seconds, 12.2 megapixels, a 5x Wide Angle Nikkor lens, a 2.7-inch clear color LCD display, Subject Tracking, Scene Auto Selector Mode, and a 4-way VR Image Stabilization System. The slim, stylish all metal body Coolpix S640, comes in various colors including Calm Black, Velour Red, Precious Pink, and Pearl White. Read the rest of this entry »

 
Along with the new D300s and D3000 digital SLRs, Nikon is introducing updated versions of two of their most popular lenses, the 18-200mm VR and 70-200mm VR. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR II and AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II zoom lenses both feature Nikon’s most recent Vibration Reduction II optical image stabilization system. The new 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Nikkor also has significant optical improvements.
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