Nikon, Inc. has introduced the new D700 digital SLR camera featuring a 12.1-effective
megapixel Nikon FX-format sensor that measures 23.9 x 36mm, which is nearly
identical to the size of 35mm film. The D700 offers pro-level performance and
an extensive array of features and innovations. In addition to the Nikon-original
FX-format CMOS sensor, the D700 incorporates Nikon's EXPEED Image Processing
System, Nikon's 51-point auto focus system with 3D Focus Tracking and
two Live View shooting modes that allow photographers to frame a shot using
the camera's three-inch high-resolution LCD monitor. The D700 also features
Nikon's Scene Recognition System and a new active dust reduction system.
"Whatever one man is capable of conceiving, other men will be able to achieve."--Jules Verne
Next month begins the 10th year for a column that started out life as "Web Site of the Month" and in September 2000 became "Web Profiles." During that time I've showcased more than 400 photographers and photography-related sites and...
Welcome to our image processing and output special. Along with Test Reports
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on noise reduction softwarea...
Sometimes you can become so consumed with the horizontal plane of good composition that you seldom experiment from different perspectives.
One afternoon while trekking around Black Hill Regional Park with my daughter, Allie, I decided to hold my camera in the vertical position and place it on the ground. While she kept an eye on a grey heron, I kept my eye on the road...
Cullmann's Universal XXL 3150 Tripod & Magnesit 40200 Ball Head The durable Universal XXL 3150 tripod was designed to provide extra height. It easily extends to 7 ft; adjustments can be made by simply sliding the column up or down. The self-clamping screw eliminates the danger of sudden drops. The MSRP is $189.
Nikon, Inc. has introduced the SB-900 Speedlight to provide Nikon digital SLR
photographers with a flash capable of a wide zoom range, increased versatility,
faster recycling time, and a wealth of intelligent features to enhance the already
vast functionality of the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). Building on
the success of the popular SB-800 Speedlight, the SB-900 provides users with
extensive creative lighting possibilities with a simplified interface and the
ability to stay up to date with future technologies through user-applied firmware
updates.
Just as we view flare as non-image-forming light that detracts from a photograph, we can think of digital noise as non-image-forming picture elements (pixels) that detract from a digital image. We tend to look at digital noise as a nuisance, like bats in the attic. And we want to be rid of the problems as quickly and painlessly as possible while doing the least amount of damage.