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Nikon D800 Flaunts the Future of Digital Video

Kelly Schwarze — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:31:11 PST

Vintage photographs may be the trend right now, but when it comes to video we want cutting-edge high definition. Announced this week, the Nikon D800 HD-SLR video camera has the professional-grade imaging capabilities of a camera twice its price.

Available in late March for $3,000, the D800 is still an investment piece, but for working photographers and videographers, it makes sure to pack impressive technical specifications within one device. A jaw-dropping 36.3MP CMOS sensor resolution puts the single digit megapixel cameras of the past to shame, and an ISO range of 100–6400 and HD 1080p video capture still images and video in nearly every condition.

Nikon partnered with filmmaker Sandro Miller to create Joy Ride, a five-minute short filmed entirely on the D800. We think the quality is stunning, emphasizing its work in low-light resolution and fast movements, though it's not for the squeamish as it does include a scene of childbirth. Watch what the D800 is capable of after the break.

Nikon Introduces Retro-Chic Coolpix P310

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:59:20 PST

We know that looks aren't everything, but man - the new Nikon Coolpix P310 is quite a looker. Coming with a retro-styled bod and a 16MP sensor, it's the pocket cam for professionals, and a great investment for mobile photographers who want a little more power behind their pics.

The camera itself comes with a 3-inch LCD screen on the back, improved image stabilization, 19 scene modes, full 1080p video recording, Eye-Fi SD card support, and is pocketable and light at just 6.9 ounces. It shoots fabulously well in low light thanks to high ISO and a wide angle f/1.8 lens, which means all those concert and party pics you like to take will look even better. Plus, a smart backlight HDR mode will piece together multiple shots to get you better clarity and vibrancy. The P310's manual mode - that lets you adjust shutter speed, aperture, and other settings - will help you step out of your "auto" comfort zone.

You'll be able to get your hands on the P310 sometime in March for $330, but in the meantime, check out Nikon's sample images in the gallery to see what this camera can do.

Ashton Kutcher's Camera Evolution

GeekSugar — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:30:57 PDT

You've seen our cell phone evolution features, where we show you how a certain celeb evolves from cell phone to smartphone, but today we're taking a look back at Twitter- and gadget-lover Ashton Kutcher's evolution (and de-evolution?) from camera, to webcam, to camera phone, and back again. Sure the star is partial to Nikon (he is the spokesperson, after all), but what other kinds of cameras has he been caught using? Find out in this slideshow!

Capturing Cool With Nikon

Sponsor — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:45:00 PDT

The Nikon COOLPIX suite of Touch cameras are complete with technologically advanced capabilities that capture the perfect mementos from all of life's candid and treasured occasions (and non-occasions) with the ones you love the most.

Compact, sleek, handsome, and chock-full of desirable features such as 10.0 Megapixels, 3x Optical Zoom-Nikon Lens, 4-Way VR Image Stabilization, Advanced Touch Panel LCD, Smart Portrait System, and more - you'll never have to worry about the moment getting away from you.

Pick up your S230 today in your choice of smart colors: Plum, Night Blue, Gloss Red, Warm Silver, and Jet Black. Learn more at AshtonsCoolPix.com.

Daily Tech: A Few Ways to Enable Tethering on Your iPhone

GeekSugar — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:30:38 PDT

Trick your iPhone so you can turn on tethering now. - Lifehacker
Stay tuned because Nikon could be announcing two new DSLRs this Summer. - CrunchGear
A 15-year-old girl from Iowa wins LG's National Texting Championship. - CNET
20 things to play with while using iPhone OS 3.0. - MobileCrunch
Yesterday, Maria Sharapova showed off dresses that light up when her cell phone rings.- Switched
Clayton Homes unveils its new eco-friendly "i-house". - Forecast Earth
Google offers up some new iGoogle nature themes. - The Google Blog

Freeze-Frame This Father’s Day

Sponsor — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:45:00 PDT

You never know when that perfect picture moment will arrive. That's why it's always good to have your Nikon COOLPIX on hand - just in case.

The Nikon COOLPIX suite of Zoom cameras are complete with great features and capabilities such as a 12.0 megapixels, 7x optical zoom Nikon lens, four-way VR image stabilization, 2.7-inch LCD screen, smart portrait system, and more. Small, sleek, and stylish - there's never a dull moment when your ZOOM is on hand.

Pick yours up this Father's Day in your choice of chic colors: royal purple, midnight blue, ruby red, titanium silver, and jet black. Learn more at AshtonsCoolPix.com.

Daily Tech: Nikon Debuts 8 New COOLPIX Digicams

GeekSugar — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:35:43 PST

Coming this Spring to the Nikon COOLPIX line of cameras are eight digicams, which range from compact point-and-shoot to larger cams featuring optical zoom up to 24x. - Switched
Amazon has just launched a beta version of their Game Downloads section, which offers 600 titles for digital download and all of them are priced under $10. - Kotaku
There are still one in four Americans who don't use the Internet, and a majority of them really don't care about emailing or surfing the Web. - USA Today
Check out this creative iPhone 4G concept phone, which features a front camera for iChat and is made out of titanium and glass. - Gizmodo
TheColor is an awesome online coloring book that will keep kids entertained for hours. - Lifehacker

Ashton Kutcher Pimps Out the Nikon D90 D-SLR

GeekSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:02:18 PDT

Who better to showcase Nikon's fancy new camera, the D90 D-SLR ($1,000) than their sexy spokesman Ashton Kutcher - who we've previously spotted with the Nikon Coolpix compact cam. The D90 is raising a lot of eyebrows since it's the first D-SLR in the entire world to shoot HD video in three different motion JPEG formats: 320-x-216 pixels, 640-x-424 pixels, and 1,280-x-720 pixels. And with 12.3-megapixel image quality, in-camera editing that allows you to straighten, reduce red eye, or add Fisheye effects and more, the D90 lives up to all of its expectations. Check out Kutcher with the cam below!

Daily Tech: Nikon Unveils Their New Full-Frame DSLR Camera

GeekSugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:13 PDT

Nikon officially announced their beautiful D700 DSLR camera, which features a 12-megapixel FX-format sensor that measures 23.9 x 36mm. - Boing Boing
A judge in an Atlanta courtroom has fined two men $200 for their cell phones ringing during a hearing. - Switched
The city of Akron, OH, has committed to spend $800,000 to install a free wireless network over the next five years. And why haven't I heard of this tech-savvy place before? - Engadget
A German supermarket has gone high tech by using microchipped food packages, intelligent freezers, and cell phone barcode interfaces so you can scan everything as soon as you pick it up for a speedy checkout! - Core77
A report has revealed that the next prototype iPhone is said to have a hardware keyboard underneath its touch screen. Yay! - Crave

Ashton Kutcher Is Playing It Cool For Coolpix Cameras

GeekSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:01:02 PDT

I swear celebrities get all the fun tech gigs. This week alone we've gotten to see Cameron Diaz showing off the goods for SoftBank Mobile, and now Ashton Kutcher strutting his stuff in TV ads promoting Nikon CoolPix cameras. Launched on Tuesday nationwide was the latest Nikon commercial with Kutcher getting his "raisin-colored" S550 CoolPix passed around by a slew of beautiful women - odd much?! Scroll down to see what Ashton has to say about his partnership with Nikon.

"I am thrilled to work with Nikon on this campaign," said Kutcher. "I think technology today represents so much more than just function – it represents personal style and sophistication. I’m enjoying the opportunity to work with such a well respected brand and a group of highly creative individuals on a campaign that showcases the style, design and simplicity of the new CoolPix cameras."

To see the entire commercial, just