The AF-S DX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G lens is perfect for low-light conditions, general and travel photography. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G lens is an ideal portrait lens when used on a Nikon DX-format digital SLR, approximating the angle of view similar to that of a 75mm lens on a Nikon FX-format digital SLR or a 50mm film camera. When mounted on NIkon FX-format digital slr is provides the classic normal angle of view for users.
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PMA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW, BOOTH # H240, LAS VEGAS (March 3, 2009) – Attendees of the 2009 PMA International Convention and Trade Show can see Nikon’s entire line of award-winning digital imaging solutions, software products and accessories, including eight new high performing, stylish, easy-to-use COOLPIX digital cameras.
Nikon Imaging has released an online manual for Nikon D3x. It is a 448 pages Nikon D3X Guide to Digital Photography / Camera Owner’s Manual for those who are interested in the features and potentials of Nikon D3x.
Rob Galbraith tested Compact Flash performance of Nikon D3x and Sony Alpha 900 recently.The data below shows how long it took the Nikon D3X to write 23 JPEG Fine and then 15 RAW NEF and Sony Alpha 900 to write 20 Extra Fine JPEG and then 10 uncompressed RAW .ARW photos to the memory card.
There have been a lot of questions about the Sony and Nikon’s 24.5 Megapixel full frame sensor. Are both these sensor carrying the same capabilities? The Sony Alpha 900 retails at US$2999 while Nikon D3x retails at US$7999. Does Nikon D3x really worth that amount of investment? Nikon D3x is currently priced around three times (3x) more than Sony Alpha 900. Here we show ISO image comparison between the two cameras for you to decide.
ISO samples below ranges from ISO100 to ISO6400 accompanied with 100% cropped sample. Autofocus was set to center point and noise reduction is set to standard mode. Lens used was AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8 G ED for Nikon D3x and Vario-Sonnar T * 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM for Sony Alpha 900 . ISO50 is only available on Nikon D3x All shots were taken using Program mode with auto white balance at focal length of 70mm.
1/125 second f/5.6 70mm ISO 3200 AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon responded to the doubts that have been pondering by fellow photographers. Is Nikon D3x’s sensor the same sensor as the one in Sony Alpha 900? Is Nikon D3x’s sensor manufactured by Nikon or Nikon is still depending on Sony for their digital single lens reflex sensors?
In an article published by Rob Galbraith, Nikon quoted the following:
The Nikon D3X’s 24.5-megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24.0mm) CMOS sensor was developed expressly for the D3X in accordance with Nikon’s stringent engineering requirements and performance standards, with final production executed by Sony. Featuring refined low-noise characteristics, 12 and 14 bit output, Live View capability and more, the D3X’s unique sensor design was carefully blueprinted to perform in perfect concert with proprietary Nikon technologies including EXPEED Image Processing and the Scene Recognition System. Meticulous efforts allowed the sensor to become one of the many essential components and technologies which contribute to the D3X’s superior image fidelity.
