DOCSLIB.ORG

Nikon Annual Report 2006

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Nikon Annual Report 2006 Nikon Annual Report 2006 01 Financial Highlights 31 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity 02 To Our Shareholders and Investors 32 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 05 New Direction: In Pursuit of a Stronger Nikon 33 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 08 Review of Operations 47 Independent Auditors’ Report 22 Enhancing CSR Activities 48 Organization of Nikon Group 25 Five-Year Summary 49 Nikon Group Companies 25 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Operations 50 Directors, Auditors and Offi cers 28 Consolidated Balance Sheets 51 Investor Information 30 Consolidated Statements of Income Profile Nikon has carved out a place as a pioneer of optical reforms aimed at maximizing management effi ciency. technology in Japan and the world since its inception Another mission of Nikon is to always stay one step ahead in 1917. Today, we command a high global standing in of the competition, and we can achieve this by remaining the manufacture and sale of camera-related products, true to our business philosophy of “Trustworthiness and such as digital cameras, as well as binoculars and other Creativity.” This enables us to provide unique products optical products for consumers, such as glasses frames. fi lled with innovation, thereby ensuring that we are a lead- These items complement our diverse array of industrial ing company in the modern era. precision equipment that includes semiconductor-related Going forward, the Nikon Group will leverage its equipment, notably steppers, microscopes and measur- core competencies to meet needs in various industries ing instruments. and to satisfy customers the world over. In order to respond swiftly and fl exibly to the ever- changing business environment, we promote structural Statements contained in this report regarding the plans, projections and strategies of the Nikon Corporation and its subsidiaries and affi liates that comprise the Nikon Group (hereinafter “Nikon”) that are not historical fact constitute forward-looking statements about future fi nancial results. As such, they are based on data that are obtainable at the time of announcement in compliance with Nikon’s management policies and certain premises that are deemed reasonable by Nikon. Hence, actual results may differ, in some cases signifi cantly, from these for- ward-looking statements due to changes in various factors, including—but not limited to—economic conditions in principal markets, product and service demand trends, customer capital investment trends, and currency exchange rate fl uctuations. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Nikon Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries Years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 NET SALES NET INCOME (LOSS) SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (millions of yen) (millions of yen) (millions of yen) 06 730,944 06 28,945 06 243,122 05 638,468 05 24,141 05 196,030 04 506,378 04 2,410 04 171,194 03 468,959 03 (8,143) 03 162,464 02 482,975 02 (6,004) 02 176,961 Years ended March 31 Years ended March 31 Years ended March 31 Millions of U.S. Millions of Yen Dollars % 2006 2005 2006 Increase FOR THE YEAR Net sales ¥ 730,944 ¥638,468 $ 6,222 14.5% Operating income 66,587 30,545 567 118.0% Net income 28,945 24,141 246 19.9% Per share of common stock (Yen and U.S. Dollars): Basic net income ¥ 78.16 ¥65.19$0.67 19.9% Diluted net income 69.33 57.84 0.59 19.9% Cash dividends applicable to the year 10.00 8.00 0.09 25.0% AT YEAR-END Total assets ¥ 690,920 ¥633,426 $5,882 9.1% Shareholders’ equity 243,122 196,030 2,070 24.0% Notes: 1. Per share of common stock is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. 2. U.S. Dollar fi gures are translated for reference only at ¥117.47 to U.S. $1.00, the approximate exchange rate at March 31, 2006. 01 TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS AND INVESTORS Translating the advanced technological expertise amassed within Nikon Group into real profits is a primary aim of Nikon management. In the year ended March 2006, we took the first step towards achieving this key objective and presented the blueprint for future growth along the way. Set medium term goals in light of began shipment of the NSR-S609B ArF immersion lithog- record high sales and income raphy scanner, which is the world’s fi rst system to achieve Net sales for the year ended March 31, 2006 advanced a lens having an NA value above 1.0. Following this, we 14.5% year-on-year to ¥730,944 million. Operating plan to launch the NSR-S610C with an NA value of 1.30 income was ¥66,587 million, which represented a in the fourth quarter of 2006 (CY), which will show to 118.0% gain compared with the previous year. As a the world Nikon’s superiority in immersion technology. result, net income grew 19.9% to ¥28,945 million. All of In the fi eld of LCD exposure systems, LCD panels these results marked new record highs for Nikon. continue to get larger at a pace exceeding expecta- These achievements are viewed merely as a stepping tions, providing us with the opportunity to exploit the stone, however, towards even higher performance, as advantages of our unique multi-lens projection optical refl ected in the objectives of our three-year medium system in 7th and 8th generation LCD panel production term management plan. Based on this plan, consolidated equipment. Going forward, we forecast our share in the targets for the year ending March 2009 include net sales market for large LCD exposure systems will continue to of ¥900 billion, operating income of ¥90 billion and a grow along with expansion in the size of LCD panels. debt-equity ratio of less than 30%. Details of the plan In digital SLR cameras, customers have great con- are given later. fi dence in our product line that extends from profes- Nikon has identifi ed two main challenges to over- sional-use to entry-level models. Our compact digital come in order to accomplish these goals: (1) secure a cameras not only incorporate Nikon’s original technolo- leadership position and remain at the vanguard of the gies to enhance user-friendliness such as functions market by leveraging our technical advantages; and (2) that ensure optimized pictures, but also technologies create a highly profi table corporate structure by bolster- accumulated in digital SLR cameras. We will continue to ing manufacturing competitiveness, the quintessence of deliver to market models with the unique Nikon identity. a manufacturer. In the Instruments business, one of the most promis- ing areas for development is in the bioscience fi eld, and Establish market-leading more specifi cally, in the market for microscopes for the technology observation of live cells. Nikon believes that observing Nikon enjoys a strong presence in each of its core mar- live cells will become integral to the development of new kets. In the fi eld of IC steppers and scanners, we are medicines in the coming years. In the year ending March establishing a sound position in the market for cutting 2007, we plan to release the BioStation series of cell cul- edge ArF immersion scanners. During the period, we ture observation systems, which enable the cultivation 02 Ichiro Terato Michio Kariya Executive Vice President, President, Member of the Board, Member of the Board & Chief Financial Offi cer Chief Executive Offi cer & Chief Operating Offi cer NET INCOME (LOSS) RETURN ON EQUITY R&D COSTS PAR SHARE (yen) (%) (millions of yen) 06 78.16 06 13.2 06 37,139 05 65.19 05 13.1 05 33,561 04 6.52 04 1.4 04 30,165 03 (22.03) 03 (4.8) 03 27,506 02 (16.23) 02 (3.3) 02 27,313 Years ended March 31 Years ended March 31 Years ended March 31 03 as well as the observation of live cells. Besides seeking to in Imaging Products, we will work to strengthen com- aggressively develop highly creative new products that petitiveness in the bioscience fi eld in Instruments while match the needs of the market and the times, Nikon aggressively channeling funds into R&D for new busi- will expand business and boost profi tability by further nesses and elemental technologies. strengthening sales and marketing competencies. Nikon is also proactive in its stance towards enter- Bolster corporate governance ing new markets in which we can apply our technical Amid continued globalization of the business environ- advantages. For example, we are presently planning to ment, increasing management effi ciency and transpar- advance into the fi eld of industrial consumption mate- ency, and strengthening the monitoring and supervision rials with our glass materials and component related of business execution are integral to achieving stable businesses. This fi eld is expected to contribute to higher, corporate growth over the medium- to long-term. At more stable profi ts for the Nikon Group. Nikon, corporate governance is viewed as a top manage- ment priority, and as such, we are working hard to create Initiatives to shorten and enhance crucial organizational controls and systems. development lead-time and Initiatives taken to strengthen corporate governance are reduce manufacturing costs outlined on pages 22-23 of this Annual Report. One of the key factors behind greater-than-expected Finally, as members of top management, it is our duty profi tability in Precision Equipment and Imaging to relay the fact that Nikon is now undergoing immense Products was the shortening of development lead-time. change. Another key objective of the medium term man- Promoting simplifi ed design and module standardiza- agement plan is to foster a free and open-minded corpo- tion enabled us to boost profi t-earning capability in rate culture so that motivation levels are optimum and the Precision Equipment, while we were successful in drasti- opinions of all employees, including young engineers, are cally cutting development lead-time for digital cameras more readily heard at the management level.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Photography Techniques Intermediate Skills
    Photography Techniques Intermediate Skills PDF generated using the open source mwlib toolkit. See http://code.pediapress.com/ for more information. PDF generated at: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:20:56 UTC Contents Articles Bokeh 1 Macro photography 5 Fill flash 12 Light painting 12 Panning (camera) 15 Star trail 17 Time-lapse photography 19 Panoramic photography 27 Cross processing 33 Tilted plane focus 34 Harris shutter 37 References Article Sources and Contributors 38 Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors 39 Article Licenses License 41 Bokeh 1 Bokeh In photography, bokeh (Originally /ˈboʊkɛ/,[1] /ˈboʊkeɪ/ BOH-kay — [] also sometimes heard as /ˈboʊkə/ BOH-kə, Japanese: [boke]) is the blur,[2][3] or the aesthetic quality of the blur,[][4][5] in out-of-focus areas of an image. Bokeh has been defined as "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light".[6] However, differences in lens aberrations and aperture shape cause some lens designs to blur the image in a way that is pleasing to the eye, while others produce blurring that is unpleasant or distracting—"good" and "bad" bokeh, respectively.[2] Bokeh occurs for parts of the scene that lie outside the Coarse bokeh on a photo shot with an 85 mm lens and 70 mm entrance pupil diameter, which depth of field. Photographers sometimes deliberately use a shallow corresponds to f/1.2 focus technique to create images with prominent out-of-focus regions. Bokeh is often most visible around small background highlights, such as specular reflections and light sources, which is why it is often associated with such areas.[2] However, bokeh is not limited to highlights; blur occurs in all out-of-focus regions of the image.
    [Show full text]
  • D200 24P.Pdf
    Picture a new generation of digital SLR camera, one that is uniquely enabled to tackle photographic challenges quickly and efficiently, while achieving beautiful results that faithfully reproduce the scene in remarkable detail. Crafted to combine the best of newly developed technologies with Nikon’s decades of innovative engineering experience, this high-precision, high-performance digital SLR camera responds instantly to the will and needs of the photographer. It also delivers unrivalled handling efficiency, a large, bright optical viewfinder and 10.2 effective megapixels of extraordinarily sharp resolution. Tight integration with Nikon’s Total Imaging System ensures compatibility with the lineup of renowned Nikkor lenses, while full support for Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System adds further creative freedom. What’s more, all these capabilities are underscored by additional Nikon advantages. In fact, with the Nikon Electronic Format (NEF) file format for raw image data and powerful Nikon Capture software, image quality is enhanced and workflow made more efficient, from camera to NEF, to Capture, and on to display and output. Fast forward to new creative possibilities – with the D200. • 10.2 effective megapixel high-performance Nikon DX format CCD image sensor • Advanced high-speed, precision image processing engine • NEF (RAW) and JPEG file versatility • 5fps; 0.15 second power-up; instant response • New selectable 11-area AF or 7 wide-area AF • Magnesium alloy (Mg) body • Large, bright 0.94x viewfinder • 2.5-inch LCD and industry’s largest top control panel • Full integration with Nikon’s Total Imaging System Precision crafted, for the ultimate digital SLR experience. Sharp resolution with pure color fidelity, delivered by instant response from high-precision subsystems CAPTURE RESPONSE 10.2 megapixel DX Format CCD moiré, color fringing and shifting, while Fast SLR response that’s always ready to image sensor also complementing the sensor’s improved capture the moment The D200 employs a newly developed 10.2 resolving power.
    [Show full text]
  • Seasons Greetings from Beau Photo
    BEAU PHOTO SUPPLIES INC. DECEMBER 2005 NEWSLETTER Guaranteed smiles on Christmas morning! Ken’s 12 days of Christmas, or what to buy for the photgrapher(s) on your list ! As Christmas quickly approaches, some people are transformed into incoherent frantic heaps because they are overwhelmed by the need to buy the perfect gift for the photographer on their list. Well they need not be, because when they ask you what you want for Christmas, instead of saying “I don’t know” or “I have you honey, what more could I want?”, you can read off “Ken’s 12 days of Christmas” list and give them a Seasons Greetings wide range of $uggestion$ to meet every budget. And for those who have friends, family or from significant others who want to surprise you with the “perfect gift”, just casually leave this newsletter Beau Photo where said gift buyers can easily find and read it. Then hopefully it will be a return-free Christmas Holiday Hours for you. OK without further ado .... Beau Photo will be closed from On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to December 23rd at 5:00 pm till me..... A Canon 5D (or a Nikon D200). OK not for every budget but hey, iťs what I want for January 3rd at 8:30 am. At Christmas, so doesn’t everyone? $4299 ($2149). this time The Management and On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to the staff would like to thank you me... An Apple 15” Powerbook laptop. Again for your patronage over the last not for every budget but, well..
    [Show full text]
  • Nikon D200 Brochure
    Picture a new generation of digital SLR camera, one that is uniquely enabled to tackle photographic challenges quickly and efficiently, while achieving beautiful results that faithfully reproduce the scene in remarkable detail. Crafted to combine the best of newly developed technologies with Nikon’s decades of innovative engineering experience, this high-precision, high-performance digital SLR camera responds instantly to the will and needs of the photographer. It also delivers unrivalled handling efficiency, a large, bright optical viewfinder and 10.2 effective megapixels of extraordinarily sharp resolution. Tight integration with Nikon’s Total Imaging System ensures compatibility with the lineup of renowned Nikkor lenses, while full support for Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System adds further creative freedom. What’s more, all these capabilities are underscored by additional Nikon advantages. In fact, with the Nikon Electronic Format (NEF) file format for raw image data and powerful Nikon Capture software, image quality is enhanced and workflow made more efficient, from camera to NEF, to Capture, and on to display and output. Fast forward to new creative possibilities – with the D200. • 10.2 effective megapixel high-performance Nikon DX format CCD image sensor • Advanced high-speed, precision image processing engine • NEF (RAW) and JPEG file versatility • 5fps; 0.15 second power-up; instant response • New selectable 11-area AF or 7 wide-area AF • Magnesium alloy (Mg) body • Large, bright 0.94x viewfinder • 2.5-inch LCD and industry’s largest top control panel • Full integration with Nikon’s Total Imaging System TM Precision crafted, for the ultimate digital SLR experience. Sharp resolution with pure color fidelity, delivered by instant response from high-precision subsystems CAPTURE RESPONSE 10.2 megapixel DX Format CCD moiré, color fringing and shifting, while Fast SLR response that’s always ready to image sensor also complementing the sensor’s improved capture the moment The D200 employs a newly developed 10.2 resolving power.
    [Show full text]
  • Digital SLR Comparison Guide Winter 2008
    DIGITAL SLR COMPARISON GUIDE WINTER 2008 All products indicated by trademark symbols are trademarked and/or registered by their respective companies. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. © 2008 Nikon Inc. NIK0053 2008 Comparison Guide DR3 3 1/15/08 1:14:23 PM Nikon DIGITAL SLR CAMERAS THE POWER OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY DEFINED The sheer power, speed, control, and versatility to match the creative demands and the D200 offers demanding photographers the quality and performance they of the world’s award-winning professional photographers. The ease of use that expect. The innovative D60 captures great pictures and the fun of photography allows beginners to faithfully preserve unforgettable family moments. Whatever for everyone, and the D40 and D40X enable anyone to catch incredible moments. your priorities, Nikon digital SLRs offer the innovative technology, precision engineering, and reliably superior performance to produce breathtaking images Every model offers the distinct advantage of compatibility with legendary that make you proud. autofocus NIKKOR lenses. All the featured Nikon digital SLRs allow you to take advantage of Nikons cutting-edge SB-800, SB-600 and SB-400 Speedlights with Nikon offers a comprehensive and exciting lineup of next-generation digital SLR i-TTL flash-control technology. In addition, all are fully compatible with one of cameras whose exclusive technologies deliver extraordinary image quality. Our the amazing Wireless Close-Up Speedlight Systems. new flagship D3, featuring an FX-format imaging sensor and other innovations, redefines the power and versatility of digital photography for professionals. The Whatever Nikon digital SLR you choose, you will possess the power and perfor- new D300, our most advanced DX-format digital SLR, will inspire enthusiasts and mance you need to create outstanding images that reflect your unique vision.
    [Show full text]
  • Exploring the Nikon D200 13
    06_037482 ch01.qxp 9/18/06 1:37 PM Page 11 Exploring the CHAPTER Nikon D200 11 ✦✦✦✦ f you’ve gone through the Quick Tour and gained some In This Chapter basic familiarity with the layout and controls of the Nikon I Up front D200, you’ve probably gone out and taken some initial pic- tures with your camera. Even a few hours’ of work with this On top advanced tool has probably whetted your appetite to learn more about the D200’s features and how to use them. On the back For many of you, some of the information in this chapter will Viewfinder display be a bit of a review. The D200 is a more sophisticated camera than Nikon’s entry-level models, like the D70s and D50, so a LCD display hefty number of purchasers will be veteran photographers with extensive experience with digital single lens reflexes (dSLRs). Viewing and playing It’s likely that you’ve accumulated a year or two working with back images another Nikon digital SLR, perhaps even one of the pro mod- els. (The D200 makes a great adjunct to the Nikon D2X!) Activating the onboard flash However, I think you’ll still find the roadmap features of this chapter useful for helping you locate the key controls amidst Metering modes the bewildering array of dials and buttons that cover just about every surface of the D200. Semiautomatic and Manual exposure On the other hand, many new D200 owners are not old modes hands when it comes to digital SLR photography. Learning to use a D200 as a first dSLR poses a bit more of a challenge, ISO sensitivity but you won’t have to upgrade in a short time as your needs outgrow the capabilitiesCOPYRIGHTED of your camera.
    [Show full text]
  • NIKON D200 Checklist NIKON D200 Checklist
    NIKON d200 Checklist NIKON d200 Checklist TX442 Hitt Draft dated 10/23/08 TX442 Hitt Draft dated 10/23/08 PRE-MISSION INVENTORY 1. NIKON D200 Camera with battery and memory card inserted 2. GPS 3. Camera bag containing: A. Nikon Guide (NG) B. Camera to Computer USB cable C. Camera spare battery (if provided) D. Camera Battery Charger A. Delete (Format) all photos from the camera. Select: Setup E. GPS to Camera cable(s) Menu > Format > Yes > Enter OK ; (NG p116) F. GPS spare batteries B. Set Nikon D200 Menus 1) Select: Shooting Menu PRE-MISSION PREPARATION a. > Menu Reset > Yes > OK; Restores default to 1. Clarify Customer Needs (Target, Shooting Technique, Area of shooting menu options. (NG p127) interest, Resolution, Weather, Data delivery, etc.) b. > Optimize Image > Custom > Image Sharpening > 2. Charge/replace Camera and GPS batteries as needed Auto or +1; > Tone Compensation (Contrast) > Auto 3. Sigma Lens – Set Auto Focus (AF) and Unlock or + More Contrast (if misty, hazy or overcast); > 4. Camera – ON Color_Mode > III; > Saturation > Auto; > Hue > 0; > Done > OK; (NG pp45-48) c. > Image Quality > JPEG Fine > OK (NG pp28-32) d. > JPEG Compression > Optimal Quality > OK (NG p30) 2) Select: Custom Settings Menu a. > Menu Reset > Yes > OK; (NG p147) Restores default to custom shooting menu options. b. > “a” Autofocus > “a3” Focus Area Frame > Wide Frame (7 areas) > OK; (NG p148.) c. > “b” Metering/Exposure > “b1” ISO Auto (Use Auto if low light conditions warrant) > ON / Sensitivty 800 / Shutter Speed 1/250s (NG p152) 3) Select: Shutter or Aperture - Priority Auto (NG p64) a.
    [Show full text]
  • Nikon D200 Setup Guide Nikon D200 Setup Guide for Nature, Landscape and Travel Photography for Portrait and Wedding Photography
    Nikon D200 Setup Guide Nikon D200 Setup Guide For Nature, Landscape and Travel Photography For Portrait and Wedding Photography External Controls Custom Setting Menus External Controls Custom Setting Menus Exposure Mode Aperture Priority C Bank Select A Exposure Mode Aperture Priority C Bank Select B Metering Mode 3D Matrix Metering Menu Reset Default Metering Mode 3D Matrix Metering Menu Reset Default Focus Pattern Group Dynamic a1 AF-C Mode Priority FPS Rate Focus Pattern Single Dynamic a1 AF-C Mode Priority FPS Rate Bracketing Off (unless HDR photography) a2 AF-S Mode Priority Focus Bracketing Off a2 AF-S Mode Priority Focus Shooting Mode CH (Continuous High) a3 Focus Area Frame Normal Frame (11 Areas) Shooting Mode Single a3 Focus Area Frame Normal Frame (11 Areas) WB Variable, dep. on situation a4 Group Dynamic AF Pattern 1, Center Area WB Custom or Variable a4 Group Dynamic AF Pattern 1, Center Area ISO 100 - 800 dep. on situation a5 Lock-On Long or Off dep. on subject ISO 200 - 800 dep. on situation a5 Lock-On Off QUAL RAW a6 AF Activation Shutter/AF-ON QUAL JPEG a6 AF Activation Shutter/AF-ON Autofocus Mode AF-S or AF-C a7 AF Area Illumination On Autofocus Mode AF-S (AF-C if necessary) a7 AF Area Illumination On a8 Focus Area Wrap a8 Focus Area Wrap Shooting Menu a9 AF Assist Off Shooting Menu a9 AF Assist Off Shooting Menu Bank A a10 AF-ON MB-D200 AE/AF-L+Focus Area Shooting Menu Bank B a10 AF-ON MB-D200 AE/AF-L+Focus Area Menu Reset Default b1 ISO Auto Off Menu Reset Default b1 ISO Auto Off Folders Default b2 ISO Step Value 1/3 Folders Default b2 ISO Step Value 1/3 File Naming MJH b3 EV Step 1/3 File Naming MJH b3 EV Step 1/3 Optimize Image Custom b4 Exp Comp/Fine Tune 1/3 Optimize Image Custom b4 Exp Comp/Fine Tune 1/3 Image Sharpening None b5 Exposure Comp.
    [Show full text]
  • Comparison Chart
    DIGITAL SLR COMPARISON GUIDE NIKON DIGITAL SLR CAMERAS D2Xs D2Hs D200 PERFORMANCE ON DEMAND A SPECIAL EDITION OF FASTER, SMARTER, STRONGER The next stage in astonishing performance, A PRO FAVORITE Faster when it counts, more rugged where the Nikon D2XS digital SLR achieves new levels Incorporating features introduced in the it matters, and more intelligent where it’s of response, handling efficiency, and control, breakthrough D2X, such as wireless technology essential, the Nikon D200 digital SLR assures elevating the already stellar qualities of our and an all-new ASIC, the D2HS elevates the breathtaking performance and image quality flagship D2X. With a 12.4-megapixel DX performance of the groundbreaking D2H. that will gratify demanding photographers. format CMOS sensor, 2.5-inch wide-angle LCD Advanced digital technology – including Featuring a newly developed 10.2-megapixel monitor, autofocus advancements, and high i-TTL flash control and the exclusive LBCAST DX format CCD image sensor and 11 area AF speed crop mode, the D2XS positions demanding imaging sensor – delivers the speed, accuracy, system - and an image-processing engine that professionals at the leading edge of speed, durability and streamlined workflow demanded debuted on the D2X the D200 performs to an versatility, and image quality. by today’s professionals. exclusive standard achievable only with Nikon. THE POWER OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY DEFINED D80 D70s D50 The sheer power, control and versatility to match the creative demands capture their precious moments faithfully, Nikon digital SLRs set EXPERT DESIGN... SEE IT. CAPTURE IT. INSTANTLY. INcrEDIBLE PICTURES. of the world’s award-winning professional photographers. The ease of the standard.
    [Show full text]
  • Nikon D90 Camera Kit
    Advanced Digital Imagery System (ADIS) Nikon D90 Camera Kit -Checklist and Operations Manual- V1.3 October 22, 2010 National Headquarters, Civil Air Patrol Advanced Technology Group 2 1.0 Equipment Pre-Mission Check 1.1 Open the ruggedized camera case and verify the following items are enclosed: Nikon D90 camera with attached Sigma 18-200 mm stabilized lens, Nikon MB- D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack, UV optical filter/lens protector and lens cap. Sandisk (or equivalent) 8 GB SDHC memory card (may be stored in camera). Nikon quick charger 2 – Rechargeable camera batteries (one stored in the camera multi-power pack) 6 AA battery fixture for use with the D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack (back-up camera power module) Nikon GP-1 GPS Nikon GP-1 to D90 camera cable (one end plugged into GP-1) Camera to computer cable Camera to TV video cable (used to view photos on a television set) Garmin eTrex H GPS with 2 AA batteries Cable pair for connecting Garmin eTrex to the Nikon D90 camera Cable pair for connecting Garmin eTrex to a computer Satechi TR-M Timer Remote Control with 2 AAA batteries Instruction manuals for the camera, GP-1 GPS, Garmin eTrex H and TR-M Remote Control Spare AA and AAA batteries A cable is also enclosed that is used to connect the GP-1 GPS to a Nikon D200 camera. This cable is not for use with the D90 system. Photos on next page help with identification of components 3 Photos of equipment located in the D90 System Case D90 camera with attachments Battery pack note: lens shield not used 4 Photos of equipment located in the D90 System Case AA batteries Satechi Timer Remote with AAA batteries An inexpensive tripod or monopod is not included in the D90 Kit provided by National Headquarters.
    [Show full text]
  • Digital Versus Film for Travel Photography, 2009 I Began Using 35Mm Film in 1978 and Switched to Digital Cameras After 2004
    Digital versus Film for Travel Photography, 2009 I began using 35mm film in 1978 and switched to digital cameras after 2004. This article explains why. by Tom Dempsey, creator of PhotoSeek.com October 21, 2011 Summary A. Advantages of Digital 1. Slow Film Work Flow 2. Fast Digital Work Flow 3. Compact versus SLR B. Disadvantages C. Film versus Digital Camera Table 2007 Summary The instant feedback of a digital camera will improve your photography much more quickly than a film camera. Digital cameras have overcome the disadvantages of earlier models and have surpassed 35mm film. Digital cameras offer new capabilities beyond film, such as instant image feedback, an informative histogram of light values, white balance control, and powerful RAW file adjustments which can recover highlights & shadows after shooting. Some photographers prefer film for long exposures, for extra quality in poster-sized prints (requiring expensive professional scan), and for other artistic reasons. But just two years of using portable digital cameras convinced me to forgo film. Publishable pictures can come from almost any Trees reflect in Tidal River, at Wilson's Promontory National Park, Australia. camera. Good photography comes from you, not from the camera. A virtuoso violinist can make The joy of using a Canon PowerShot G5 digital camera convinced me to quit using film. any violin sing. A great Stradivarius violin won't make a beginner play any better. Lightweight digital cameras for travel improved quickly from 2003 to 2009: o In spring 2007, my Nikon D40X SLR camera was mounted with the Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens, together weighing 38 ounces.
    [Show full text]
  • Nikon D200 User's Guide © 2006 Kenrockwell.Com CONTENTS
    Nikon D200 User's Guide © 2006 KenRockwell.com CONTENTS Topic Page No. BASICS: 3 EXPLICIT DETAILS: KNOBS and BUTTONS FRONT 6 TOP PANEL 8 BACK 13 MENUS PLAYBACK 16 SHOOTING MENU 18 CUSTOM SETTING MENU 29 a Autofocus 30 b Metering/Exposure 33 c Timers/AE&AF Lock 35 d Shooting/Display 37 e Bracketing/Flash 38 f Controls 40 SET UP MENU 42 RECENT SETTINGS MENU 45 APPENDICES: 1 - D200 Image Quality Settings 46 2 - Getting Great Battery Life 48 PDF by Paul Deakin - 2 - © 2006 KenRockwell.com INTRODUCTION (Added by Paul Deakin) I made this printable version of Ken Rockwell’s Guide as a handy reference I could carry round with my D200 – I suggest spiral-binding it with clear plastic front and back covers. I did mine at A4 (letter to you in the USA), but the .PDF should print just as well smaller. To save space I left out a few pictures and trimmed some words. The links should work on a computer, but of course they won’t if you print it. If you want the all-singing, all-dancing version with all the photos and links to many useful articles, go to www.kenrockwell.com and search for it. Ken has User Guides for the Nikon D40, D80 and Canon 20D, 30D too. Paul Deakin, Hong Kong January 2007 Intro by Ken Rockwell continues: This guide will teach you to be an expert on the Nikon D200's controls and menus. It also includes a lot of tips, tricks, and the settings I prefer to use.
    [Show full text]