Nikon RAW Codec 1.4.0 Released

By robotech | July 31, 2008
Under: Photography

Nikon just released 1.4.0 of their RAW codec for Windows. NEF Codec is a module that makes Nikon RAW (.NEF) image files as easy to work with as JPEG and TIFF images. Sorry, no x64 support yet.. Ver.1.4.0 changes Supports NEF (RAW) images taken with the D700. Reflects the effects of optional Picture Controls. Reflects [...]

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The Nikon D80 Replacement…D90!

By robotech | August 6, 2008
Under: Photography

Finally…a replacement for D80 may be coming soon. Saw the following post by Thom Hogan below. He usually don’t talk nonsense. So…D80/D70 users….keep a lookout! By Thom Hogan The Nikon D80 Replacement… August 5–The D80 is now the granddad in Nikon’s DSLR lineup. On a specification level, the D80 is missing a lot of check [...]

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Showgirls in World Cyber Game 2008 Asian Championship

By robotech | August 13, 2008
Under: PC Technology, Photography

Went to WCG2008 at Suntec for the PC Magazine Fastest Geek competition on 9 Aug 2008. Haiz…was not fast enough to win the first prize, could only manage 3rd. Gotta work on it more. Anyway, after the competition, I stayed around and shot some pix of the Intel and Samsung Girls. Enjoy the slideshow below..

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LensPen Sensorklear – It’s a Necessity, not an Accessory

By robotech | August 24, 2008
Under: Photography

Finally got my hands on the Lenspen SensorKlear after waiting a few months for stock to come. Cathay Photo sells it for $25 in a package that includes a rocket blower and an extra tip. The whole package is good for 100 uses according to the instructions. 50 from each of the SensorKlear tips. Essentially, [...]

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The Wait Is over…..

By robotech | August 27, 2008
Under: Photography

Stunning 12.3-megapixel image quality, broad control and the world’s first* digital SLR movie function combine to deliver unsurpassed creative freedom in a D-SLR. � TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest DX-format digital SLR, the D90. More than just a new camera, the D90 represents a new era of [...]

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Nikon D90, D200 and D300 Comparison

By robotech | August 27, 2008
Under: Photography

Here’s a feature comparison chart for your buying decisions! You know you NEED IT!   D90 D200 D300 Type of Camera Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses Effective Pixels 12.3 million 10.2 million 12.3 million Image Sensor Nikon DX format [...]

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Circuit@Tuas Nikon Outing

By robotech | September 3, 2008
Under: Photography

Circuit@Tuas is a dirt biking track just opposite Raffles Marina at Tuas West Drive, behind the Tuas Interchange. We went there on a bright and sunny Sunday morning which quickly became cloudy, then overcast and started to pour. When we left at 1230pm, the rain had stopped. Met the Nikon shooters there at 9am for [...]

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2008 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix

By robotech | October 2, 2008
Under: Motorsports, Photography

5.067km, 61 Laps Counterclockwise, In All 308.95km. The 15th race in the 2008 Formula 1 race calendar is also the first night race in Formula 1 history. As far as I know, Jackson, Ah Meng, lpping, Yumiko, shuli, Princess, Cereal+wife, Piggy and me are all part of Singapore and Formula 1 history!!!! Road closures around [...]

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Photostation 2008.1

By robotech | November 21, 2008
Under: PC Technology, Photography

“hey…can give me some advice on building a new system for my photoediting?” Recently, there were a few people that asked me on my recommendations for building a new workstation as their main photoshop station. I gave some ideas here and there. Now, I’m going to list the components that I think it more or [...]

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Nikon AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED

By robotech | June 24, 2009
Under: Photography

Just got my hands on the Nikon AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED. Brought it to the Super GT 2009 Round 4 race in Malaysia’s Sepang Circuit. Here’s a little review. Sorry to disappoint those looking for brick walls or test charts, I don’t know how to shoot those. This is the latest 300mm f/2.8 [...]

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