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Scott Kelby and Matt Kloskowski of Photoshop User TV and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Killer Tips today released the premier episode of their new podcast about Nikon DSLR tips and tricks.  It’s well worth a look.  You can check out the video podcast on their site at Nikon D-Town.

Nikon’s first DX-format 35mm single-focal-length lens
 

TOKYO –Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the DX-format 35mm single-focal-length lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G, which offers a picture angle equivalent to a focal length of 52.5mm in FX and 35mm formats.
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G features a large maximum aperture of f/1.8 enabling [...]

 Nikon today released new firmware updates for the D3 and D700 DSLR bodies.  You can download them from the Firmware Updatespage.
D700 Modifications enabled with A and B firmware Ver. 1.01

1. When Custom Setting a4 Focus tracking with lock-on was set to Off in Continuous-servo AF, the lens drive moved gradually without achieving focus. This issue has been resolved. 
2. When the [...]

With Extreme 24.5-Megapixel Resolution, Processed Image Files Exceeding 138 MB, Five Frame-per-Second Burst Speed and Nikon Core Technologies, the D3X Ushers in a New Level of Image Quality
MELVILLE, N.Y. (Nov. 30, 2008) – Nikon Inc. today announced the D3X, an FX-format digital SLR featuring extreme 24.5-megapixel resolution and superb low-noise capabilities, which provides professional photographers [...]

To celebrate their 75th anniversary of Nikkor optical excecllence, Nikon announces the new 50mm f/1.4 AF-S G prime lens. For me details, check out the press release.

Canon just released two new digital cameras.  The 5D MkII now boasts a 21MP full frame sensor, shoots 1080p video, and ISO up to 25,600.  The G10 also improved on the G9.  For full details, follow these links:
Canon 5D MkII
Canon G10

 Nikon today announced the release of their newest DSLR, the D90. They also released the GP-1 GPS Unit which will bring GPS Geotagging to the DSLRs they offer. For more details about each announcement, visit our Cadco Photography blog:D90 AnnouncementGP-1 GPS Unit

Tomorrow is the 2008 Worldwide Photo Walk. I will be participating in the Portland, Oregon photo walk. For details of a photo walk in your area, go to Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk site.

Kari Kuukka shot a 360 degree high resolution panorama image of the photographer’s corral about 30 minutes before the start of the men’s 100m final at Beijing National Stadium. An about equal distribution of Canon and Nikon gear. Its starting to look like more Nikon than Canon though.