This was sent in by a reader. The first picture is from a Nikon lens patent, the second is the existing AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED lens. I am not an optical engineer, but the lens constructions diagram looks very similar:
The patent was granted on February, 2008. The current 80-400mm lens was introduced back [...] Related posts:
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2009
Is this patent for a new Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens?
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May
2009
More scientific black magic promises to double Li-ion battery capacity
Go on and file this one away in the folder of “awesome things that could, but won’t ever happen.” As the brilliant minds around the world figure out how to solve vicious diseases, move motorcars with peanut oil and send engineers to fix a telescope in outer space, we still can’t buy a pack of AA cells that last longer than a month or two in our favorite toy. Some call it a limit of physics, some deem it a conspiracy. Whatever the case, we’ve no doubt whatsoever that a new silicon-containing carbon material — designed by Dow Corning Toray to double the capacity of existing Li-ion batteries — won’t ever have a real impact in our lives. Of course, it’s not like any consumer would actually benefit from having a netbook battery good for 16 hours, nor would wedding photographers enjoy being able to shoot 1,000 indoor shots without cracking the battery door open on their SB-600. No — that’s just absurd. C’mon Dow, prove us wrong here.
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2009
Nikon related news/links
“Nikon will synch 50 Nikon D700 digital SLR cameras to capture celebrities in a visual “surround sound,” providing a stunning 360-degree perspective certain to leave fans at home star-struck. Many of the Fashion 360, Powered by Nikon images will appear throughout the broadcast and online in an exclusive photo gallery on http://movieawards.mtv.com“
Interesting catalog of old Nikon [...] Related posts:
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2009
Nikon D90 and D5000 Videos
Mike Kobal continues to impress with his movies taken with the D90 and now D5000. He’s goog enough that I’m starting to wonder why he bothers with cameras and doesn’t just get a dedicated video camera.
Take a look. SILENTIUM EST AUREUM Nikon D90 + Lensbaby from Mike Kobal on Vimeo.