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First mirror Nikon camera with rotary screen

AaZmaN — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:31:44 +0000

Apparently, in the near future we looked forward to the premiere digital SLR camera Nikon entry-level. The source claims that it is scheduled for April 14. Anyway, at that date, Nikon is planning some event involving the press.

While data on the cell, which allegedly received the designation D5000, very little. It is obvious that it will have a sensor size APS-C, resolution of which, presumably, would be 12 MT. In addition, the camera will have 13 of the wheel selected shooting mode (for models D40, which it replaces in the range of Nikon, 12 provisions). In other words, a new policy regime. Completed D5000, is likely to be the lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, which is now completed with the camera D60.

A few days ago, published a case-resources «spy» pictures the new camera. They were made during a survey of advertising cameras in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik.

The pictures are the rotary phone – a significant innovation for the digital SLR camera Nikon. At the same time, other manufacturers offer models with rotary display already – enough to recall the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 or Olympus E-620.

It is possible that in conjunction with Nikon D5000 will be presented and the upper chamber segment D400.

Nikon is preparing equipment for new production methods

AaZmaN — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:30:08 +0000

At the SPIE Advanced Lithography event company Nikon has published its plans for producing 193-nanometer scanners to «wet» and «dry» lithograph.

In addition, the Japanese company has submitted an updated program of development of lithography technology in the «hard» ultraviolet (EUV). According to Nikon, using this technology, it has succeeded in creating the samples 28-nanmetrovyh chips for research facilities.

While ready to install two copies of the trial, one of which is now being used by specialists Intel. Under development is another scanner for EUV, referring to the experimental series. It will be installed at the Research Center Nikon in Japan.

With regard to equipment for immersion lithography, the company promises to release the fourth quarter scanner NSR-S620. It was introduced last year, but its detailed technical data are not yet known. This scanner should provide standards for the mass production of 32 nm or less. The product platform, which will become part of NSR-S620, will have output of 200 wafers per hour.

At the same time, the company announced a new tool for 193-nanmetrovoy «dry» lithographs, NSR-320F. Technical specifications were not published, we know only that the NSR-320F will appear on the market in 2010.

Camera Nikon D700 soon be used for underwater shooting

AaZmaN — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:18:34 +0000

Source of information received that the company Sea & Sea, producing boxes for underwater photography, is preparing to release the product under the symbol MDX-D700. With the help of owners of digital SLR cameras Nikon D700 will be able to use their cameras under water.

Recall issued last summer camera Nikon D700 is the second digital SLR camera in the range of Nikon, with polnokadrovy image sensor (format FX). High quality images and well-equipped camera makes a natural choice of professional photographers. After exiting the box for underwater shooting, the camera can become a «leader» of underwater photography in its segment.

Boxing will be designed for immersion to a depth of 60 m.

The emergence of MDX-D700 for sale is expected in early March. Already well known product – SS-06148, and its price – $ 3995.