NIKON ASSIGNMENT: March 2019
Would you like to have your image displayed in Nikon House Centurion? Participate in our monthly Nikon Assignments and you could be one of seven lucky photographers who will get the opportunity to have their image displayed. Each Nikon Assignment will have a unique theme to challenge photographers to get creative and use their photographic skills. THEME: REFLECTIONS Show us how you use mirrors or reflective surfaces to capture creative images. Show how you are a using a reflection to achieve an interesting conceptual story. From in-studio planned portraits to incognito reflections, be creative and share your story. Photos can be in colour or in B&W. Photos must be submitted in portrait format. Not landscape. The brief Submit an image showcasing a REFLECTION. To participate in the assignment, you must: SNAP – Take a CREATIVE photograph of a reflection. GRAM – Post your image on Instagram TAG – Add the hashtag #MyNikonAssignment and #Reflections and tag @IamNikonSA in the Instagram caption FOLLOW – Follow @IamNikonSA on Instagram Your entry must be published on Instagram during the assignment dates (1 – 31 March 2019). The award Seven lucky photographers will get the opportunity to have their images on display at Nikon House in […]
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This Astronaut Shot Racetracks from Space with a Nikon DSLR
NASA astronaut Drew Feustel grew up in Detroit and is an avid car and racing enthusiast. So much so that while commanding the International Space Station in 2018, Feustel photographed racetracks from space with a Nikon DSLR before watching the race itself in his free time. “I was always a racing fan, [I] followed IndyCar, Formula One, and MotoGP, and I still follow it to this day,” Feustel says in a new interview with Hot Rod Network. “I keep up on the series, the teams, and the drivers, and because I was a fan I spent time in space taking photos of the entire 2018 season—all of the race tracks […] On the race weekends, I would post the picture of the track, and then watch the race. That was kind of what I did as a hobby while I was up there.” NASA astronaut Drew Feustel. Feustel tells Hot Rod Network that a lot of logistics went into getting the shots. He provided coordinates of racetracks to ground support teams at mission control, and people here on Earth crunched numbers to tell Feustel exactly when and where the photo opportunities would present themselves to his vantage point in the ISS. “The photos were […]
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NIKON PRODUCTS AWARDED BY IF DESIGN AWARD 2019
The internationally prestigious design award recognises the COOLPIX P1000, DF-M1 Dot Sight, and Nikon Z mount system for the product discipline JOHANNESBURG – Nikon in South Africa is pleased to announce that its products have received the iF Design Award 2019 for the product discipline. IF DESIGN AWARD 2019 WINNING PRODUCTS COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA “COOLPIX P1000″/ “DF-M1 DOT SIGHT” The DF-M1 Dot Sight is an accessory that helps with keeping track of the intended subject within the frame during super telephoto photography. NIKON Z MOUNT SYSTEM The Z mount system is comprised of mirrorless cameras featuring a new, larger-diameter mount, and compatible NIKKOR Z lenses and accessories. The iF Design Award is a globally prestigious design award sponsored by iF International Forum Design GmbH since 1953. The iF Design Award consists of several disciplines such as product, communication, and packaging. This time, 6,375 entries from 52 countries were evaluated by renowned experts. About Nikon Nikon is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognised for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon in South Africa distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, […]
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ACHIEVE INCREDIBLE IMAGES AND MOVIES AT EVERY MOMENT WITH THE NEW NIKKOR Z 24-70MM F/2.8 S
Compact and powerful, the 24-70mm lens’ anti-reflective ARNEO Coat empowers clear and high-quality images with excellent control across the entire shooting range Johannesburg, 14 February 2019 – Nikon in South Africa today announced the new Nikon Z series NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens, which boasts great optical performance and uncompromised image quality, packaged into a compact 24-70mm zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8. Lightweight and durable for every occasion, and equipped with dust and dirt resistance, professional and amateur photographers and videographers alike can look forward to using the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S, which empowers great movie recording performance with a wider range of filming capabilities. As part of the S-Line[1] lenses, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S delivers superior performance across the entire shooting range thanks to a multi-focusing system, ensuring reduced aberrations and a sharp focus plane for any subject, whether near or far. The lens is designed with an anti-reflective coating system featuring the ARNEO Coat, which achieves ultra-low reflectance of incident light, realising clear and crisp images with largely reduced ghost and flare effects. The ARNEO Coat also allows for superb tolerance for backlight or when a light source is located […]
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DEVELOPMENT OF NEW FIRMWARE FOR NIKON’S FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERAS, THE NIKON Z 7 AND NIKON Z 6
The new mirrorless cameras from Nikon continues to adapt to user needs with the addition of new functions and improvement of capabilities Johannesburg, South Africa, 14 February 2019 – The development of new firmware for the Nikon full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 6, has been announced today by Nikon in South Africa. The firmware in development includes new functions for the Z 7 and Z 6, such as Eye-Detection AF, RAW video output, and support for CFexpress memory cards. In addition, the cameras’ AF/AE functions will be further improved. The Z series will continue to flexibly respond to changing user needs and offer next-generation imaging experiences that stimulate users’ creative intentions. Functions and capabilities to be added and improved with the new firmware: 1. Support for Eye-Detection AF for still image shooting (scheduled for release in May 2019) Eye-Detection AF is convenient for portrait photography. The Eye-Detection AF in development will work not only with the AF-S (Single AF) focus mode that is convenient when photographing still human subjects, but also with the AF-C (Continuous AF) focus mode, which is effective when photographing human subjects that frequently adjust or change their pose. What’s more, the […]
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NIKON ASSIGNMENT: FEBRUARY 2019
Would you like to have your image displayed in Nikon House Centurion? Participate in our monthly Nikon Assignments and you could be one of seven lucky photographers who will get the opportunity to have their image displayed. Each Nikon Assignment will have a unique theme to challenge photographers to get creative and use their photographic skills. THEME: SPECIAL MOMENTS From intimate family moments to gatherings with friends, show us how you capture the special moments in your life. Be creative and original. Photos can be in colour or in B&W. Photos must be submitted in portrait format. Not landscape. The brief Submit an image showcasing a special moment. To participate in the assignment, you must: SNAP – Take a photograph portraying a special moment. GRAM – Post your image on Instagram TAG – Add the hashtag #MyNikonAssignment and #SpecialMoments and tag @IamNikonSA in the Instagram caption FOLLOW – Follow @IamNikonSA on Instagram Your entry must be published on Instagram during the assignment dates (1 – 28 February 2019). The award Seven lucky photographers will get the opportunity to have their images on display at Nikon House in Centurion in the month following the assignment. Who can participate You must be a […]
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Nikon’s latest COOLPIX digital compact cameras launched
GETTING UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL IN CAPTURING EVERYDAY MOMENTS WITH THE NEW COOLPIX A1000 AND COOLPIX B600 Nikon’s latest COOLPIX digital compact camera duo promises upgraded user experience and image quality in a myriad of shooting situations Johannesburg, South Africa – Everyday photographers and hobbyists alike can look forward to enhanced imaging experiences with the two latest COOLPIX digital compact camera releases from Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd today. Both the COOLPIX A1000 and COOLPIX B600 are high-power-zoom models, delivering high quality still images and movies, superior operability, and versatility across various photography situations from wide-angle to telephoto shots at events and parties, beach and zoo outings, or family holidays. “These additions to our ever-evolving product line-up exemplify Nikon’s desire to provide an imaging experience that differs from the smart devices, amidst the widespread technological advances we see in consumer products today. Great for the everyday user looking to capture high-quality memories in both stills and videos, the COOLPIX A1000 and COOLPIX B600 promise impressive capabilities suitable for use in any situation,” says Grant Norton, CEO of Premium Brand Distributors for Nikon in South Africa. The COOLPIX A1000 has a 35× optical zoom and 70× Dynamic Fine Zoom, achieving the highest […]
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NIKON ASSIGNMENT: JANUARY 2019
Would you like to have your image displayed in Nikon House Centurion? Participate in our monthly Nikon Assignments and you could be one of seven lucky photographers who will get the opportunity to have their image displayed. Each Nikon Assignment will have a unique theme to challenge photographers to get creative and use their photographic skills. THE 4 ELEMENTS The four elements, also called classical elements typically refer to the concepts in ancient Greece which were proposed to explain the nature and complexity of all matter in terms of simpler substances. In this assignment, we would like to see fire, water, earth and air. Photos can be in color or in B&W. Photos must be submitted in portrait format. Not landscape. The brief Submit an image showcases one or all four elements. To participate in the assignment, you must: SNAP – Take a photograph showing the Four Elements in creative ways. GRAM – Post your image on Instagram TAG – Add the hashtag #MyNikonAssignment and #Elements and tag @IamNikonSA in the Instagram caption FOLLOW – Follow @IamNikonSA on Instagram Your entry must be published on Instagram during the assignment dates (1 – 31 January 2019). The award Seven lucky photographers […]
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COMMON CONFUSIONS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
When you start photography, often the sheer volume of knowledge facing you can feel overwhelming. Add to that the many confusing concepts in photography that make it even more difficult for beginners. The most common confusions related to photography are discussed below and should lead to better understanding of some vital concepts. Full frame, cropped frame and crop factor DSLRs majorly use two sensor sizes, like the DX and FX formats in Nikon. The FX format is the larger, measuring almost the same as the 35mm format film. It is also called ‘full frame’. The DX format is smaller, and is technically known as ‘APS-C’ format. The difference between DX and FX formats There are many confusions regarding the crop factor – the ratio of the size of the two sensors. In case of Nikon, the crop factor is 1.5, which means the effective focal length of DX format lenses is 1.5 times the actual focal length. For example, a 35mm DX format lens has an effective focal length of 35 x 1.5, approx. 52 mm. The FX 35mm lens will not have any crop factor applicable, and will work as 35mm on an FX body. However, on a DX body, […]
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GETTING CRAZY ABOUT BOKEH
If you’re a photographer, you must be crazy about bokehs. Who doesn’t want those lovely round (or nearly round) colourful orbs at the background or foreground of their images? Bokehs have been there all along, but it’s relatively recently that they’ve become an obsession for most people getting into photography. If you’re newly into photography and already getting crazy about bokehs, here’s a few tips to get you started. What makes good bokehs The term is derived from the Japanese term ‘boke-aji’ which simply means ‘blur’. Technically, bokeh refers to the quality of all the defocused elements of an image, not just defocused lights. However, the term is popularly used while referring to the pointed light sources at the background or foreground that are outside the depth of field, and hence appear as colourful, circular orbs. In this sense, some common sources of bokeh are electric lights, light visible through leaves of trees, candles, street lamps, etc. Keep bokeh elements far away If you want prominent bokehs in the background, make sure the light sources are at a considerable distance from the subject in focus. The further they are, better the effect. For foreground bokehs, ensure the bokeh elements are […]
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