Notes from the VisCom Classroom: A Tale of Two Students

This is a tale of two photography students. One sold some pictures to a client and was bummed out. Another failed to land an assignment but ended up feeling good about the experience. Why?...Full Read..Here

Nikon firmware update June 28, 2007 for the D40 and D80 digital SLR

This is for people that buy a used D40 or D80 that has old firmware.

The current firmware version D40 is 1.1.0 and for the D80 is 1.0.1

There is a European and U.S. versions.

Just in case you need it. Find it Here

On the D40 you can find your version in the
wrench menu.

Flickr Funny Pic of the Day

Speak up, sonnyboy!, originally uploaded by J. Star.

Speak up, sonnyboy! Taken with the Sigma 10-20 HSM

Nikon D60 gets rumored, set to replace the D40x?

Ready for another go on the Nikon
rumor carousel?

Apparently, the mythical D60 could
be next in line to replace the D40x (pictured),but of course, all of this should be taken with a copious amount of salt for the time being.

Rumor Here

Nikon comparison (d40 and d40x vs. nikon d80)

If you haven't decide or considering a Upgrade watch this young fella seems to do a good job.

I think he may have a future.

Blog is a Trickling!

Well the Blog is starting to
slow down a bit...

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NEW NIKON AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6G VR LENS

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens features Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) optical image stabilization technology.

The compact 3x zoom is designed for use with Nikon's DX-format digital SLRs and is included in several camera kits.

In addition to providing image stabilization, the lens uses hybrid aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberration, Nikon's Super Integrated Coating for reducing lens flare and ghosting, and a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quick and quiet autofocus.

The 9.3 oz. lens has a close focus distance of 0.9 ft. at all focal lengths. The AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR will be available in December 2007 with a MSRP of $199....More Info Here

Nikon D40/x 18-55mm Users

The Imaging Resource at PMA 2007:Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 Lens

Comes with Special Sigma Neckstrap absolutely FREE!

Flickr Funny Pic of the Day - Happy Deer!

Happy Deer!, originally uploaded by VickieRans.

Blog now supports Cbox

Get a Cbox tagboard for your website or blog and let your visitors leave you messages or chat with each other. Getting started couldn't be easier – sign up, get your code, and start chatting!

Cbox gives your website an edge over the rest. It attracts visitors and keeps them coming back for more. It gives people with common interests a place to meet and chat – right on your own website!

And the best part... the Basic Cbox tagboard is absolutely free! But for the low fee of $2 per month, you can upgrade to Premium and enjoy even better service, while giving your visitors an even richer experience...Info Here

First I heard of this it was suggested by /JUSTIN/

Get your gab going...On the right below My profile

Introducing the all-new Flickr Uploadr 3.0

The all new version for Windows and Mac OS X
makes it easy to add titles, tags and descriptions
to photos, add them to sets and adjust each photo’s
privacy settings.

Plus, for the first time ever, you can reorder your photos before uploading by simply dragging them into place!

Go Here for more Info.

The $250 Nikon Wonder!

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor ED 55-200mm f/4-5.6G DX and DX VR Lenses

The immediate question everyone asks is if an inexpensive telephoto zoom AF-S lens can be any good.

I'll save you from scrolling down to the performance section: the original was not quite as good as everyone was hoping for, but it's pretty darned decent other than focus speed.

The updated version pushes only a bit further, but the addition of VR was certainly welcome, especially since the price stayed the same...Full Review Here


Nikon 55-200 mm F/4 5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Group

Funny Flickr Pic of the Day: Parking Police

Parking Police, originally uploaded by gregslyon.

For us Going Blind Old Farts!

Hoodloupe Professional is worn around your neck just like a normal loupe.

When it is time to review your shot; bring Hoodloupe up to your image and place your eye up to the eye cup for complete glare free viewing.

Hoodloupe has a +-3 diopter to accommodate those with less than perfect vision...Full Details...Here

Bibble 4.9.9 Released: Adding Nikon D3, D300, Canon 1Ds M3 and More!

Bibble 4.9 Professional Workflow and RAW Conversion
software for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux is designed
to quickly and easily let you maximize the results from
most major cameras and RAW formats...Go Here

Bibble users Group

Sigma updates 18-200 to 'D40-friendly' status

2007.12.19 - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC for Nikon...Full Details...Here

GeoTagging with Nikon

Geotagging captures GPS data for your DSLR’s. Custommedia’s new product GeoPic II slides into your DSLR’s hot shoe and embeds GPS information off of a SiRFstar III chip onto your photo’s meta data....Article is... Here

Flickr Funny Pic of the Day: Bull's Head

Bull's Head, originally uploaded by Dr King Bertt.

Flickr Funny Pic of the Day - "Aptly Named"

Aptly Named, originally uploaded by Light Collector.

NPPA President To Testify Before House On National Parks Photo Rule Changes

DURHAM, NC (December 10,2007) - National Press Photographers Association president Tony Overman, a staff photojournalist for The Olympian in Olympia, WA, is scheduled to testify before the House Natural Resources Committee in Washington, DC, on Wednesday regarding the Department of Interior's proposed revision to its filming regulations in National Parks and Wildlife Refuges...Full Story Here

If you haven't heard it before Nikon D40 PictureTown

Interesting experiment giving the whole town D40's and seeing what happens.

See it... Here