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It sounds like Nikon’s new D60 DSLR camera is set to be released next month.

It will sport 10.2 megapixels along with several new features such as an intuitive LCD information display, Nikon’s EXPEED image processing engine, dual dust reduction, in-camera editing tools and more creative options.

The D60 will join the ranks with the other D-series DSLR cameras and shares form with its D40 sibling.

With a claimed 0.18-second start-up time and a split-second shutter response this should negate any shooting lag. The D60 should also be capable of shooting continuously at up to three pictures per second.

It will be shipped with Nikon’s new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR image stabilization lens, and its CCD sensor works with the brand’s 3-D Color Matrix Metering II function for better exposure in challenging lighting conditions.

Here’s a list of some more of its contained gadgetry:

• Active D-lighting enables the user to optimize shadow and highlight detail as pictures are taken, while a Retouch menu offers computer free editing. Other in-camera functionality includes red-eye correction, image trim, color-intensifying filters and adjustable cross-screen star effects.

• Stop-Motion Movie mode enables budding animators to create stop-animation movie clips from a series of up to 100 consecutive JPEG files. The more experienced of you will also have the option of shooting in lossless NEF (RAW) format, and then adjusting image parameters, such as size, format and white balance, all within the camera.

• Airflow Control System which teams up with the Image Sensor Cleaning function cleverly removes any dust that could potentially ruin your snap. With every click of the shutter, the system channels away particles from the sensor.

• Eye Sensor that turns the 2.5-inch LCD display on and off automatically when you swap between taking pics and reviewing camera settings which will help save your battery. A customisable user interface rounds off the D60′s features, as users can create their own wallpapers and adjust color settings to adapt to their preferences.

The recently introduced Ey-Fi memory card is also supported, enabling wireless transfer of images. Additionally, photos can be written to SD and SDHC cards.

Pricing information has yet to be announced.

Click for Nikon’s D60 Press Release.

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Wifi on a SD card? Too cool! Gizmodo reviews Eye-Fi:

The Eye-Fi. It’s an SD memory card that adds Wi-Fi to any camera. Plus the free Eye-Fi service supports automatic uploads to 20 different web photo sites (like Flickr) as well as a computer on your home network.

The product is priced at $100 which is pretty reasonable, especially as the dollar is itself not very expensive right now!

Read more at the full review, they seem to really like it

Unfortunately you need to have an SD slot, which rules out most of us. Not sure if there are any plans to make a Compact Flash version which is much more popular on professional level DSLRs.

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Nikon has released their first full-frame sensor DSLR. Despite repeated assertions over the years that full frame was not necessary, they finally did what everyone expected and joined the big sensor club!

Was it only last year they were saying they didn’t need full frame?

This camera seems aimed at the Canon 1d Mk III news and sports market, having only 12mp but 9 frames a second speed.

Is this a typo or for real, 25,600 ISO? How noisy those pictures will be remains to be seen …

You can see more information and the official specs over at Nikon Imaging

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Canon 1Ds Mark III. It’s official. It’s 21 Megapixel. It’s $8k.

Like the earlier released MkIII it also has live view and cleaning system. While it is not as fast as its stablemate, half as fast in fact, this bad boy is not really going to be used for news, I would expect more for traditionally medium format uses, such as art and glossy fashion style output.

Key features

• 21 Megapixel full frame (35mm) CMOS sensor
• 5 fps continuous shooting for up to 56 frames
• Dual “DIGIC III” processors
• Highlight Tone Priority
• Auto focus system with 19 cross type sensors and 26 focus assist points
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• ISO 100-1600 (expandable to L:50 H:3200)
• 3.0” 230K pixel LCD with Live View mode
• Redesigned viewfinder now wider and brighter

Get the full scoop over at the official press release.

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Canon 40D details leaked by Amazon reported by Engadget

Amazon lists a September 20th availability for the true 30D successor. The specs? They’re all there: new 10.1 megapixel, APS-C sized, self-cleaning CMOS sensor; 30% faster, 9 point AF; DIGIC III image processing; ISO 3200 max sensitivity; improved 3.0-inch LCD with Enhanced Live View; 6.5fps continuous shooting (bursting 75 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images); 35-zone metering system; and CF card storage, natch. All in a body just slightly larger than the EOS 30D

Apparently the page has been pulled now but I am sure this news will get the forums jumping. Interesting set of specs there, it is almost like a 1d Mk III junior …

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Sigma 18-200mm OS reviews seem as rare as the lesser-spotted honest politician. It’s my birthday in a couple of weeks. Added to that I will be flying to Hungary. Being the camera nut I am these two facts combine to form a photography gear hunt. In particular this elusive beast.

As a swiss-army-knife everything in one package walkabout lens it seems perfect. 18-200mm, good range, would only need the one lens 3/4 of the time. Optical stabilisation so no need for a tripod in a pinch. Not hugely bad f-stop (3.5 at best) but not brilliant I admit.

Warehouseexpress has it for £439.99. Can I buy something that expensive without seeing any decent reviews? Not likely.

OK, there seem to be fans amongst forum posters, and some pictures in the wild seem to suggest decent enough performance, but I want more than just “some guy on the net says so” kind of advice.

Anyone had their hands on this bad boy?

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