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Cornelius Smith
Cornelius Smith

This is an exploration of sorts, delving into that gooey yet addictive substance that brings us all together - aka the Internet/web. We'll delve into web analytics, a subject I quite fancy these days. Here we'll also dabble into social media, a bit of art/photography, culture, and fun!

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Thom Hogan: Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G VR “coming very, very soon now”

Thom Hogan wrote on his site today that the new Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G VR lens is “coming very, very soon now”. Yes, this lens will have VR as it was already discussed in the patent for that lens:

“A lens group or a portion of a lens group may be shifted in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis as a vibration reduction lens group for correcting an image blur caused by a camera shake. It is particularly preferable that at least a portion of the second lens group or the third lens group is used as a vibration reduction lens group.”

Nikkor AF-S 85/1.4G ED

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G mockup

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Nikon D90: updated “in the near future”, firmware update not possible

Another interview with a Nikon executive (Nabuaki Sasagaki, General Manager, Marketing Department of Nikon Imaging Japan) by Focus-Numerique. His answer on the Nikon D90 replacement (Google translated):

“Before the D90 there was no demand for a video recording feature on DSLR. Since it became a standard and we receive many requests for improvements. It is therefore very likely that such an update to intervene in the near future. And a simple firmware update may not be possible … The white balance also will be part of the improvements.”

His response on a new EVIL camera from Nikon:

“Of course, we study these new concepts. But we can not disclose any of our choices for the moment.”

And finally his answer on whether Nikon will release “more affordable” lenses soon:

“Yes, you can count on it!”

via nikonrumors.com

Hmm... more affordable lenses would certainly be nice. Admittedly, the consumer-oriented lenses aren't that much more expensive than Canon, but the professional lenses run contrary. I've only had my D300s for close to a month, and my 18-200 Nikkor and 35mm Nikkor do the trick for now... until I can afford a professional lens.

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED

via nikonrumors.com

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED lens... Umm... SHINY!!!

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