Nikon Unveil Full Frame D3 & new D300

After what has to be one of the longest waits Nikon released a Full Frame D-SLR, featuring a CMOS based 12.1 megapixel sensor. D3. The D3 is centred around speed and sensitivity, with a base sensitivity of ISO 200 to 6400 and an additional two stop range above that (up to ISO 25600). The D3 can shoot at nine frames per second with AF tracking, and up to eleven frames per second without. The D3 should be available in November, at around US$5000. Other capabilities included their new EXPEED image processor, a new 51-point AF sensor, color AF tracking, dual CF compartments featuring UDMA support, an amazing 3.0" Live View Display, HDMI video output, and even a virtual horizon function which can tell you when you're holding the D3 level.The D300 also features a 12 megapixel CMOS sensor, albeit a 1.5x FCF, 14-bit A/D conversion, EXPEED image processor, sensitivity up to ISO 6400, HDMI video output, UDMA CF support and the 3.0" Live View Display. The D300 should be available in November, at around US$1800.

Canon Announce New Cameras and Lenses

Canon announced a slew of new cameras and lenses, including the 20MP Canon Eos 1Ds Mk III, the 10MP Eos 40D, and the Powershot G9. Other products include the SD (ixus) 950i P&S, the Digital IXUS 860 IS, PowerShot A650 IS and the PowerShot A720 IS. On the optical front they have released an updated version of their EF 14 mm F2.8 L USM lens, and also a couple of EF-s based lenses; the Canon 18-55 mm IS and 55-250 mm IS.

New Reviews on Kickstartnews - August 19, 2007

The latest reviews as of August 19, 2007 Resco Explorer 2007 for Palm OS, Pocket PC & Smartphone - powerful file manager RoboForm Pro v6.9.2 - secure password vault and form filler Cyberhawk - security against unknown threats FlashSpring Pro - convert complex PowerPoint files into Flash FilterForge - Photoshop plug-in for producing and applying filters and procedural textures Click any of the links to read the reviews!

Blade Runner Ultimate Collectors Edition DVD's

Some 25 years after it was first released Bladerunner will be released in time for Christmas in several variants. Ridley Scott, who directed this landmark and incredible movie has made a new version and edit which cast everything in a new light. There will a two-disc special edition, a four-disc collector’s edition, and my favourite; the five-disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition in the awesome “Deckard Briefcase” packaging. I'm going to ignore all versions except the Ultimate Collector's Edition. This will include the ultra-rare, near-legendary Workprint version of the film, newly remastered. A commentary by Paul M. Sammon, author of Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner will also be included, along with an All Our Variant Futures: From Workprint to Final Cut featurette. The Ultimate Collector’s Edition will be presented in a unique 5-disc digi-package with handle which is a stylish version of Rick Deckard's own briefcase, in addition each briefcase will be individually numbered and in limited supply. Included is a lenticular motion film clip from the original feature, miniature origami unicorn figurine, miniature replica spinner car, some collector's photographs as well as a signed personal letter from Sir Ridley Scott.

New Reviews on Kickstartnews - August 11, 2007

The latest reviews as of August 11, 2007: MindManager Pro 7 - map and describe ideas, concepts and plans Canon Powershot G7 Digital Camera - professional compact camera Canon Powershot A570IS Digital Camera - powerful, inexpensive compact Nikon Coolpix L12 Digital Camera - high resolution compact Windows Vista: The Missing Manual - learn Vista quickly Click any of the links to read the reviews!

Nokia Update N95

Nokia have recently updated their popular by troubled N95 to correct problems with battery longevity and other features. The N95 promised much but has met with much disapproval from early purchasers due its very poor performance in the area of battery efficiency and other features. Shiny Shiny are also reporting that the N95 has been accepted by 3, now that the improvements they were looking for have been made. Time will tell, if these improvements are substantial enough to change a few minds.

Apple To Announce New iMac Products

Apple are planning a whole slew of iMac based announcements in the next week. With press invitations being handed out for an Apple "product presentation for Mac" in Cupertino next week. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 7th. Apple are being very clear about the fact that this is going a Mac products only press event.