Cameras
Nikon D800 Pushes the Megapixel Ceiling
A photographer dreams of capturing images with as many characteristics and nuances as possible and Nikon makes impossible possible with the new Nikon D800 DSLR. This FX-series camera has an ultra-sensitive CMOS sensor for automatic and manual shooting in any lighting situation. The D800 is a user-friendly camera that delivers outstanding pictures and movies at a lighter weight than its predecessor, the popular D700.
The Nikon D800 DSLR offers the highest effective pixel count of 36.3-million pixels, and is equipped with the new EXPEED 3 image-processing engine and a 91,000-pixel RGB sensor for overwhelming definition and image quality. Shoot more dramatic stills at higher resolution and also enjoy shooting 1920×1080 video at up to 30 frames per second.
R.I.P. Norman Edmund 1916 – 2012
As an avid amateur photographer, Norman Edmund discovered that finding lenses for his favorite pass time was extremely difficult. After a successful advertising campaign in the early 40’s for used lenses, he founded the Edmund Salvage Corporation, which became Edmund Scientific. This fledgling company specialized in war-surplus optics, lightly damaged lenses, and inexpensive scientific equipment. Edmund eventually produced instruction booklets that weren’t more than type written pages stapled together with descriptions of various experiments that could be performed with his optics. These manuals led to the creation of the Edmund Scientific Catalog.
Panasonic Launches New DMCGX1
When the Micro Four Thirds cameras first appeared, Panasonic and Olympus stood at the forefront of this emerging technology. As the years passed more manufacturers entered the Micro Four Thirds arena adding new technological advances. Even with all of the competition in the interchangeable lens camera (ILC) field, Panasonic’s initial entry the DMCGF1, endeared itself to many Micro Four Thirds users. With the release of the DMCGX1 this February it appears that we have a true heir to Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds throne.
