Nikon has proudly annouced that NASA has placed an order for eleven Nikon D3S digital SLR cameras along with seven AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lenses to be used for intricate photographic documentation. The camera and lenses will be carried on the Space Shuttle and used to photograph activities at the International Space Station (ISS) in the future.

The Nikon based equipment used at NASA has had no specific modifications; verifying that the products are diverse and of a high quality. Since 1971, Nikon has worked alongside NASA, supplying necessary equipment in order to capture the best images possible. To date, NASA has captured more than 700,000 photos using Nikon equipment that has been carried into space. 

So, if you are on the hunt for a camera that wil capture each and every fine detail at the best quality, the team at Kirk’s Cameras incourages you to come on in to our Ringwood store and have a look at the Nikon D3S today!

With some of Australia’s leading camera manufacturers turning their heads toward touch screen digital cameras, how are we to know what’s good and what’s bad? The new Nikon Coolpix S230 is a great place to start - combining simplicity, style and quality into one to create a top-of-the-range touch screen digital camera.

Blending the use of an infamous, high quality Nikkor lens alongside the strong performance benefits of Nikon’s Expeed digital image-processing concept, this camera is sure to impress. A large 10 megapixel sensor guarantees that you will capture everything from near to far - with rich, sharp image quality. The 3 inch touch control LCD screen offers a world of editing and capturing options, for any skill level. If you are not accustomed to a touch screen style, the screen may take some getting used to.

The Nikon Coolpix S230 comes in a sleek, strong aluminium design that is suited to any individual. There is the option to select silver, red or purple - expanding options for any taste. The camera is certainly user friendly - with simplicity that means little bedtime manual reading. However, becoming a master of the touch screen may take a couple of goes. There are many features and abilities that will assist to make any photographer look like a pro, such as Food Mode and Sports Mode. Here are a few key features:

Be sure to come in to Kirk’s Cameras in Ringwood today, to check out this fantastic new digital camera by Nikon. Our staff are happy to help out, provide information and handy demonstrations.

Ideal for those new to macro and DSLR photography, the AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85MM F/3.5G VR boasts a 1:1 reproduction ratio, allowing photographers to get close-up to more intricate textures and details. This lens is perfect for subjects such as flower petals, fabric textures and even the wings of a butterfly. The VR II system provides both a steady viewfinder image for sharper results at slow shutter speeds or when shooting movie clips. Here are some more specifications of the AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85MM F/3.5G VR:

• Closest focusing distance of 0.286 m/0.9 ft.
• Optical system featuring an Extra-low Dispersion glass element is optimized for DX-format DSLRs.
• Vibration Reduction (VR II) enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than would otherwise be possible
• Silent Wave Motor (SWM) guarantees fast, quiet AF operation
• Two focus modes
• IF (Internal Focusing) enables focusing without changing the length of lens barrel

• Medium-telephoto 85mm Micro Lens 

Come on in to Kirk’s Cameras today, to speak to a camera specialist about the AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85MM F/3.5G and its abilities. We can also show you a great range of DSLR cameras, in stock today and ready for Christmas!

Nikon’s brand new D90 digital SLR camera is beyond any regular DSLR camera. If you’re on the hunt for something new and creative with supreme quality, you’re on the right track! The Nikon D90 is set to impress and suprise, let’s find out why…

The first thing that will amaze all avid photographers is the stunning image quality, made possible by numerous factors. The Nikon D90 is fitted with an image sensor and 12.3 effective megapixels, delivering to you outstanding photos with extreme details, rich colour and low noise. The D90 takes a clear, smooth and ‘picture-perfect’ photo, designed to make any photographer - no matter what skill level - look like a professional.

The in-camera retouch menu includes brand new features, those that the Nikon d80 did not possess. Rather than plugging your camera into your computer and transferring yours photos across to edit them, photographers can now use a diverse range of alternate and new functions that will save them time and effort. These include ‘Quick Retouch’, ‘Straighten’, ‘Distortion Control’, ‘Fisheye’ and all of your traditional abilities as well!

But what is truly exciting about the Nikon D90 is it’s new ability to take very high-quality movies - the D90 being the first DSLR to take video footage. With it’s unbeatable ergonomics, the D90 gives you cinematic results, using a broad selection of NIKKOR lenses - these being used by professional photographers all over the world. So not only now can you take beautiful images with your DSLR, you can capture videos, with even better quality, definition and colour than a cam-corder.

Check out Kirk’s Cameras and their great team down in Ringwood, we’ll be more than happy to give you a demonstration of the new Nikon D90!

Hard to imagine that one camera could really entice both enthusiasts with deep pockets and a desire to step up to the big time, and professionals looking for a lighter-weight, secondary camera to complement their existing top-of-the-line Nikon D3.

And yet, that’s exactly what the new Nikon D700 achieves. The D700, due out in late July, represents Nikon’s second FX-format camera. The first FX model, the Nikon D3, costs $5000; by comparison, the new D700 is a bargain at $3000 for the body only. Rival Canon also has a full-frame (the equivalence to the FX-format) camera, the Canon EOS 5D; however, that model has not been updated for several years.

The D700, meanwhile, boasts an impressive array of specs–all housed in a compact body (compact, at least, as compared with the Nikon D3 and Canon 1D Mark IIIs of the world). Nikon describes this model as being slightly bigger than its midrange D300; it’s also slightly heavier, too.

The D700 distinguishes itself by including so many of the high-end features of the D3–starting with the D3’s 12.1 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor. Nikon says the sensor’s large pixel size promotes low signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range. The D700 will also have the same ISO range (up to ISO 6400, and beyond, to 25,600), the same scene recognition system, Active D-Lighting in-camera editing, and the same 51 point autofocus system as found on the D3.

This model adds Nikon’s multi-pronged sensor cleaning system to reduce the build-up of dust on the sensor; the D3 lacked this feature. The D700 can shoot at up to 5 frames per second for full resolution JPEGs; the shutter carries a rating for 150,000 shots (the D3’s rating is double that).

The new D700 also has improved on the D3 and D300’s Live View functionality by adding a useful Virtual Horizon level indicator. The Virtual Horizon senses when the camera is off-axis and guides you through straightening the camera vis-à-vis the horizon.

Source:  blogs.pcworld.com