Posted by Stuart Miles 08 August 2006 - Pocket-lint has managed to get exclusive details of Nikon's latest digital SLR camera that will be launched tomorrow following a 20 day teaser campaign online.
Although not officially launched until the 9 August, Pocket-lint has learned that the new model, called the Nikon D80 D-SLR camera, will sell for £699.99 in the UK and feature a 10.2 megapixel CCD sensor.
The camera will also feature 11 area wide autofocus, an advance image processing engine, 0.94x viewfinder, a 2.5inch LCD screen with 170 degree viewing angle, a wide range of image enhancement options and a start up time of just .018 seconds and 3 frames per second continuous shooting.
The company will announce the new camera with a massive press advertising campaign entitled "Please form an orderly queue."
Nikon will sell the body only for £699.99, its new AF-S DX 18-135 lens for £299.99 and a new AF-S VR 70-300 lens for £399.99
Full details tomorrow when the camera officially launches.
TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, a high-performance telephoto zoom lens that offers Nikon’s most advanced features such as Nikon Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and enhanced Vibration Reduction (VRII), as well as optics perfected for use with both Nikon DX format digital and 35mm film SLR cameras.
The Zoom-Nikkor lens offers 70-300mm (4.3x) zoom performance, and is suitable for various telephoto shooting opportunities in, for example, as sports, nature and wildlife photography. When used with a Nikon DX format digital SLR, the picture angle is equivalent to what would be experienced with a 105-450mm lens on a 35mm SLR Advanced Nikon engineering has given rise to a compact lightweight lens design that offers outstanding optical performance and excellent handling characteristics.
The new Nikon Vibration Reduction (VRII) system enables users to take substantially sharper handheld pictures at slower shutter speeds. With the new VRII system, users can take sharp pictures at shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower* than would otherwise be possible. For VR shooting, users can select two VR modes to match shooting conditions. Normal Mode primarily reduces camera shake in handheld shooting, detecting panning automatically. Active Mode can compensate for vibration when shooting from, for example, a moving vehicle.
The AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED also offers proven Nikon features and technologies such as the SWM, which offers fast and precise autofocusing with super-quiet operation, and two ED glass elements that provide higher resolution and high-contrast images.
Together with the AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED lens, it gives Nikon digital SLR owners a focal-length range from a wide 18mm to super telephoto 300mm (the picture angle is equivalent to 27mm to 450mm of 35mm format).
* Under Nikon measurement conditions.
Sales release schedule:
Nikon Corporation will launch the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED worldwide from October 2006.
Note: Specifications, design, product name, standard accessories, and release schedule may differ by country or area.
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Major Features
* 4.3x, 70-300mm telephoto zoom (picture angle, when used with Nikon DX format digital SLRs is equivalent to a 105-450mm on a 35mm format SLR).
* The VRII minimizes camera shake by offering the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 stops* faster. Normal and Active modes are available.
* Two ED glass elements minimize chromatic aberration in the entire zoom range while ensuring high resolution and contrast. Outstanding Nikkor optical performance makes it suitable for photography with both Nikon digital and 35mm film SLR cameras.
* The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast and quiet autofocusing, and quick switching between autofocus and manual operation.
* Two focus modes are available — M/A and M
* The Internal Focus (IF) design provides a constant lens length and eliminates rotation of the front lens element, facilitating the use of circular polarizing filters.
* The nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.
* A flower-shaped bayonet hood is provided.
* ø62mm filter attachment size
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Posted by Stuart Miles
Although not officially launched until the 9 August, Pocket-lint has learned that the new model, called the Nikon D80 D-SLR camera, will sell for £699.99 in the UK and feature a 10.2 megapixel CCD sensor.
The camera will also feature 11 area wide autofocus, an advance image processing engine, 0.94x viewfinder, a 2.5inch LCD screen with 170 degree viewing angle, a wide range of image enhancement options and a start up time of just .018 seconds and 3 frames per second continuous shooting.
The company will announce the new camera with a massive press advertising campaign entitled "Please form an orderly queue."
Nikon will sell the body only for £699.99, its new AF-S DX 18-135 lens for £299.99 and a new AF-S VR 70-300 lens for £399.99
Full details tomorrow when the camera officially launches.
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED (News Release)
TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, a high-performance telephoto zoom lens that offers Nikon’s most advanced features such as Nikon Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and enhanced Vibration Reduction (VRII), as well as optics perfected for use with both Nikon DX format digital and 35mm film SLR cameras.
The Zoom-Nikkor lens offers 70-300mm (4.3x) zoom performance, and is suitable for various telephoto shooting opportunities in, for example, as sports, nature and wildlife photography. When used with a Nikon DX format digital SLR, the picture angle is equivalent to what would be experienced with a 105-450mm lens on a 35mm SLR Advanced Nikon engineering has given rise to a compact lightweight lens design that offers outstanding optical performance and excellent handling characteristics.
The new Nikon Vibration Reduction (VRII) system enables users to take substantially sharper handheld pictures at slower shutter speeds. With the new VRII system, users can take sharp pictures at shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower* than would otherwise be possible. For VR shooting, users can select two VR modes to match shooting conditions. Normal Mode primarily reduces camera shake in handheld shooting, detecting panning automatically. Active Mode can compensate for vibration when shooting from, for example, a moving vehicle.
The AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED also offers proven Nikon features and technologies such as the SWM, which offers fast and precise autofocusing with super-quiet operation, and two ED glass elements that provide higher resolution and high-contrast images.
Together with the AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED lens, it gives Nikon digital SLR owners a focal-length range from a wide 18mm to super telephoto 300mm (the picture angle is equivalent to 27mm to 450mm of 35mm format).
* Under Nikon measurement conditions.
Sales release schedule:
Nikon Corporation will launch the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED worldwide from October 2006.
Note: Specifications, design, product name, standard accessories, and release schedule may differ by country or area.
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Major Features
* 4.3x, 70-300mm telephoto zoom (picture angle, when used with Nikon DX format digital SLRs is equivalent to a 105-450mm on a 35mm format SLR).
* The VRII minimizes camera shake by offering the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 stops* faster. Normal and Active modes are available.
* Two ED glass elements minimize chromatic aberration in the entire zoom range while ensuring high resolution and contrast. Outstanding Nikkor optical performance makes it suitable for photography with both Nikon digital and 35mm film SLR cameras.
* The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast and quiet autofocusing, and quick switching between autofocus and manual operation.
* Two focus modes are available — M/A and M
* The Internal Focus (IF) design provides a constant lens length and eliminates rotation of the front lens element, facilitating the use of circular polarizing filters.
* The nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.
* A flower-shaped bayonet hood is provided.
* ø62mm filter attachment size
* Under Nikon measurement conditions.