Nikon Learn & Explore iPhone App

Nikon Learn & Explore on the iPhoneNikon (USA) launched their Learn & Explore iPhone app. The application is there for you to learn & explore the magical world of Nikon. Learn about shooting techniques by renowned photographers, see photos taken around the world.

A quote from Nikon USA;

Read an article on getting the most from your travel photography while you’re on vacation. Check information on adjusting depth of field or selecting the right shutter speed when you’re taking photos at your child’s sporting event. Access advice on the right aperture for shooting photos indoors when you’re attending a wedding. It’s all there on the Learn & Explore iPhone app. Photography information at your fingertips.

Nice for those moments when you're not busy at all. Light reading material is always welcome. Especially when you can learn something new. So I want this app.....

BUT unfortunatelly, the app is US only(?????). Why? Don't ask me. I already asked Nikon this, but they haven't answered (yet).

I guess Nikon World starts and ends in the US....

Update on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 18:53 by Willem

And yes!!! We have an answer from Nikon. Albeit an automated responds......

Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Learn & Explore iPhone App. We are reviewing consumers' comments for future enhancements. In the meantime, we encourage you to visit the Learn & Explore section of NikonUSA.com (http://www.nikonusa.com/L&E) where you will find all the content available on the iPhone as well as additional features such as Capture Your World articles, Nikon Technology descriptions and information on Nikon-sponsored workshops.

Thank you again for your interest in Nikon and the Learn & Explore iPhone App.

The Editor

I wonder if I'll be getting an answer to my responds to their e-mail. I don't think so, since it was kinda explicit (sort of).

First Review New Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VRII

It seems that Cliff Mautner is one of the (very, very) few lucky photographers who received his new Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VRII a month early. His findings can be found on his blog, and I must say..... Those images are awesome (from a image quality point of view). Especially the VRII seems to rock.

/me is looking at his savings.... and cries silently

Anyway, the new 70-200 is a long overdue improvement for the 'old' 70-200mm f2.8G VR lens, since the old one performed not as wel on the FX cameras (D700, D3-range) as some would have liked.

Nikon 100-500mm Rumor?

Nikon AF-S 100-500mm f/4-5.6 IF-ED VR

That would be nice... Really nice.

Lighting Gear

Been experimenting the last couple of days with off-camera flash. Not entirely to my satisfaction, but learning every second more and more about (studio) flashing.

At the moment I have a Nikon SB-600 which is nice, but two (or more) would be a lot nicer (Photography Acquisition Syndrome, anyone???). Also some stands, claps etc. would be nice. Getting a flash off the floor (or cases) and into the air requires a lot of ingenuity.

This way, the gear-wish-list keeps growing and growing. Oh man, that Nikon 200-400mm f/4 lens is not getting closer this way....

New Nikon 70-200 f/1.2 VR

for sale at the Media Markt in Groningen (NL) for a lousy €3499,- A real bargain if you ask me (or just an enormous blunder....)

New Nikon 70-200 f/1.2 VR? (click image for the original pdf)Since the ad runs till May 17th, you need to be quick.... very quick :)

Nikon 10-18mm f4 G ED N Rumor

Rumored Nikon AF-S Nikkor 10-18mm f/4 G ED NNikon Rumors (among others) has a posting about a rumored Nikon 10-18mm f4 lens.

If this ain't just a rumor, it would mean that a full Nikon transition can take place, because it could replace my Sigma 10-20mm lens... 'Could', if the price ain't too high (<1000 euro's).

New Gear

:D

Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR IF-ED

New Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 AF-S VRII

Rumors are that a new and improved Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 AF-S lens will be announced/revealed on Photokina 2008. Which would be nice since I'm still saving money to 'replace' my Sigma 80-400.

It would be nice to come back from holiday, and to find out that Nikon shipping lots of new goodies :).

Nikon D300 Firmware Update v1.03

Nikon released a new firmware update (v1.03) for their D300 DSLR. The new firmware should fix certain battery related issues.

• Windows version
• Mac/OSX version

Be sure to get it.

Rent a Lens

For my trip to New York City I need a (zoom)lens with a wide angle. My current 24-70 (which is a great lens) doesn't give me the wide angle I need on a crop-camera. So I was looking for a zoom lens with a bit more wide angle.

The 17-55mm f/2.8 AF-S DX (etc) would suit my needs. Enough wide angle and a bit of zoom. No need for 100* zoom lenses because it's New York. Everything is cramped on top of each other. If I need zoom, I can always get a 1.7TC @ Adorama or B&H Photo in New York.

The 17-55 is bit on the expensive side (>1000 euros), so I rented it for the week @ Kamera-Express. Not that expensive, and now I got a decent lens for exploring New York. I just hope that the lens isn't that good, otherwise I need to have it ;-).