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A quarterly newsletter from NIKON ISSUE 25 • JAN 10 • MICA (P) 155/07/2009 QUICK GLANCE FEATURED PRODUCT • AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II • AF-S MICRO NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR • AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-20E III • Design for Asia Award • Nikon D3s • DISCOVER NIKON • NASA 03-19 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS BY STEVEN YEE • Architecture Photography 20-33 CONTEST • Result of Issue 24th Photography Contest • Nikon Photography Contest 34-35 FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER • Mindy Tan 36-47 Q & A CONTEST 48 CONTACTS 49 ISSUE.23 000101 FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR Focus Newsletter was created just for you, our Nikon Customer, to keep you updated with Nikon’s latest 300mm f/2.8G developments and products. Each issue of FOCUS will be packed with ED VR II information, valuable tips, insightful profi les and more. We’re here for you, and we look forward to building on a relationship that Nikon has developed with its customers over the years, and taking it to new heights! To obtain a copy of our newsletter every quarterly, kindly log in to www.nikon.com.sg/focus for free subscription. Thank you and enjoy reading! Tokyo - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce cater to the more advanced demands of users. the release of a fast telephoto AF-S NIKKOR * As of December 10, 2009 (according to research conducted 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens which is equipped by Nikon Corporation). with vibration reduction (VR II) that reduces the effects of camera shake equivalent to a shutter AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II primary speed increase of approximately four stops. features Built-in vibration reduction (VR II) offering camera Nikon’s development of the FX-format D3-series shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed and D700 digital-SLR cameras has received increase of approximately 4 stops tremendous support from professional and advanced amateur photographers. Nikon is The addition of A/M (autofocus with manual Editor Co. Reg. No. Distributor Feedback Email expanding NIKKOR lens and accessory lineups override; AF priority) focus mode prevents Brenda Ang 199503875K Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd [email protected] by releasing new, high-performance products accidental switching from autofocus to manual 80 Anson Road #10-01/02 Fuji Xerox Towers compatible with the FX format, allowing us to Contributors Production Singapore 079907 Website focus. Along with M/A (autofocus with manual Max Sim Wang Design Station Tel: (65) 6559 3630 Fax: (65) 6559 3671 www.nikon.com.sg/focus Front cover page MINDY TAN Closing Ceremony, Beijing Paralympics - Nikon D3, AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II ISSUE.25 ISSUE.25 000202 000303 FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR override; manual priority) mode, which enables The lens optics and Nano Crystal Coat so well manual focusing by rotating the focus ring while received with previous lenses have been adopted autofocus is operating and M (manual) mode, this without modification makes for a total of three focus modes. AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm AF-S DX NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II primary specifi cation f/3.5G ED VR Medium-telephoto Micro lens with VR enhances the enjoyment of macro photography RCP S$899 Tokyo – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce Built-in VR II (Vibration Reduction) enables the new AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G users to take sharp pictures at shutter speeds ED VR, a DX-format, medium-telephoto micro approximately four stops slower* than would AF-S DX NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II primary specifi cation lens with built-in Vibration Reduction (VR II) otherwise be possible, thereby minimizing image Focal length 300mm and Silent Wave Motor (SWM). With a focal blur caused by camera shake. This remarkably length of 85mm, this compact and lightweight expands user freedom during hand-held shooting. Maximum aperture f/2.8 lens is recommended for users of Nikon DX- In addition, blur-corrected image in the viewfinder Minimum aperture f/22 format digital SLRs such as the D5000 and D90. makes focusing and composition easy. Lens construction 11 elements in 8 groups (3 ED glass elements, Nano Crystal The18°50’picture angle is equivalent to a focal *As determined in Nikon performance tests Coat) length of 127.5mm in Nikon FX- and 35mm- Picture angle 8° 10’ (5° 20’ with Nikon DX format) format cameras). Built-in SWM (Silent Wave Motor) enables quiet Closest focusing distance Autofocus: 2.2m, Manualfocus: 2.2m AF operation, especially effective for the macro The AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED shooting of easily disturbed subjects such as No. of diaphragm blades 9 (rounded) VR can be used in a wide range of applications. insects and small animals. Internal Focusing (IF) Filter/attachment size 52mm While users can enjoy the natural perspective and system means the lens barrel length does not Diameter x length Approximately 124(dia.) x 267.5mm (extension from the beautiful blur that a medium-telephoto lens can change during focusing, which ensures worry-free camera’s lens-mount flange) offer in landscapes and portraits, this micro lens macro shooting. M/A (manual-priority autofocus) Weight. Approximately 2,900 g is especially expected to promote the enjoyment mode enables instant switching from autofocus of macro photography for taking insects, small to manual focus by rotating the focus ring, even Supplied accessories Slip-on front lens cap, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Lens Hood HK-30, animals and flowers. High resolving power is during AF servo operation. This permits fine focus Semi-soft Case CL-L1, Dedicated filter holder, 52mm Screw-on realized throughout the entire shooting range adjustment without removing your eye from the NC Filter, Strap LN-1 from infinity to the closest focusing distance viewfinder. (1:1 life size) to reproduce even the fine texture of flower petals. ISSUE.25 ISSUE.25 000404 000505 FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR FEATURED PRODUCT - AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-20E III AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR to four stops slower than would otherwise be possible AF-S Major Features • Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast, quiet • Medium-telephoto 85mm Micro lens (picture AF operation TELECONVERTER angle is equivalent to a focal length of 127.5mm in FX/35mm format) • Two focus modes available — M/A and M TC-20E III • Closest focusing distance of 0.286 m/0.9 ft. • IF (Internal Focusing) enables worry-free macro The optical system featuring an ED (Extra-low shooting with a constant lens barrel length The world’s first telephoto Dispersion) glass element is optimized for DX- • The nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening converter to utilize an format digital SLRs gives out-of-focus elements a more natural aspherical lens element, • Vibration Reduction (VR II) enables sharper appearance extending focal length by 2× pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up Tokyo - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce RCP S$799 AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR the release of the AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III, which is the world’s first teleconverter* to utilize • The world’s first teleconverter to utilize an an aspherical lens element. aspherical lens element • A new optical design that offers superior Nikon’s development of the FX-format D3-series contrast and resolution and D700 digital-SLR cameras has received tremendous support from professional and • Utilization of an aspherical lens element enabled advanced amateur photographers. Nikon is a more compact and lightweight teleconverter expanding NIKKOR lens and accessory lineups * Using this teleconverter with a lens decreases the effective by releasing new, high-performance products aperture by two stops. compatible with the FX format, allowing us to cater to the more advanced demands of users. AF-S * As of December 10, 2009 (according to research conducted Teleconverter AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR by Nikon Corporation). TC-20E III primary Focal length 85mm specifi cations Maximum aperture f/3.5 AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III primary features Minimum aperture f/32 • An FX-format compatible teleconverter that extends the focal length of the primary lens Lens construction 14 elements in 10 groups (with one ED glass elements) by 2×* Autofocus: 2.2m, Manualfocus: 2.2m Picture angle 18O 50’ AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III primary specifi cations Closest focusing distance 0.286m/0.9ft. (life size) Reproduction ratio: 2x that of the primary lens No. of diaphragm blades 9 (rounded) Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups (1 aspherical lens elements) Filter/attachment size 52mm Dimensions: Approximately 66 (dia.) x 48mm (extension from the camera’s Diameter x length Approximately 73 x 98.5mm / 2.9 x 3.9in lens-mount flange) (extension from lens mount)* Approximately 330g Weight. Approximately 355g /12.5oz Weight. Supplied accessories 52mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52, Rear Lens Cap LF-1 Supplied accessories Teleconverter Cap BF-3A, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Flexible Lens Bayonet Hood HB-37, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018 Pounch CL-0715 Specifications and equipment are subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. ISSUE.25 ISSUE.25 000606 000707 FEATURED PRODUCT - DESIGN FOR ASIA AWARD FEATURED PRODUCT - DESIGN FOR ASIA AWARD Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen; the Camera Grand The D3s responds to the strict demands of Prix 2008 Camera of the Year Award presented by professional users and advanced amateurs in Japan’s Camera Journal Press Club; the Best D-SLR a number of fields, including the press, and Professional in Europe 2008 award presented by sports and nature photography, with high-speed Europe’s Technical Image Press Association (TIPA); performance, support for high sensitivities, and and a European Imaging and Sound Association superior image quality that respond to a variety of (EISA) Photo Award.
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