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By Photo Net, on April 5th, 2011%
Get ready for the newest member to the Nikon DSLR family of entry-level cameras–the Nikon D5100. The D5100 model number indicates that this new Nikon DSLR succeeds the earlier D5000, which Nikon has already discontinued in late 2010. The most obvious common feature between the two is the articulated LCD screen, which so far is available on no other Nikon DSLRs besides these two. Otherwise, a lot of the D5100’s features are shared either with the D7000 above or the D3100 below; it is definitely a step up from the D5000. Hands-on Experience The Nikon D5100 is small, compact, and reminded me a lot of the D40/D40x. What struck me immediately during my brief hands-on time with the camera, was the very different layout of the buttons and controls (due to the vari-angle LCD’s hinge strategically placed on the back left side). It was strange to navigate at first, being that all the buttons I would normally look for on the left side of the LCD, are now on the right. The control wheel selector is also to the right of the top of the camera rather than the left. In time, I’m sure it would be second nature to navigate, although switching bodies may pose a slight initial challenge to some photographers. The D5100 body is well constructed—it felt solid and good in my hands. I got a run-through of the new Effects mode (easily accessible via the control dial). There are four built-in special effects modes, which apply both to stills and to video (very cool). I look forward to shooting a short with the selective color effect mode (much more time consuming to do a selective color treatment in post production—why not do it in camera?) This is a feature I hope Nikon will include in their future pro models. All-in-all, the D5100 seems like a pretty sharp camera with some new features and updates that will be well worth reviewing. Read the full Nikon D5100 Preview .
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Nikon D5100 Preview
By Photo Net, on March 1st, 2011%
How would you like to be handed a free Canon 5d Mkii? Sure, we all would. While 5D’s may not grow on trees, you can enter to win a photo package that includes a Canon 5d Mkii, Slik tripod and Lowepro Backpack just by voting for one of the finalists in AMD’s VISIONary awards. There are three different VISIONary categories (photography, food, business) and you just need to vote for one of the three finalists in a category to be entered. The grand prize is a trip to Tokyo. But what is probably more interesting to photographers is the Canon 5DmkII package that you can win for voting on the photography finalists. The AMD VISIONary voting (and contest entry) page is here. So what does AMD get out of this? They are hoping to bring attention to their line of VISION Technology enhanced chipsets. The idea behind those chipsets is to allow people who want a high performance PC to be able to choose one without having to go through the trouble of deciding which processor, video card, etc they want. The VISION chipsets are designed to work together to run high end applications like those that we, as photographers, use every day. AMD, a pioneer in graphics and microchip design, has simplified the buying experience with VISION Technology, making it easier to choose a PC that fits your needs – whether it be chatting, playing games, HD viewing or editing photos. VISION Technology from AMD is a combination of advanced HD graphics and multi-core PC processors in one efficient and powerful platform, enabling VISIONaries across the nation the ability to make their dreams a reality. AMD is a well known legit company and the chipsets seem to be well regarded. So I’d encourage anyone who is interested to enter the drawing and perhaps check out the VISION products. In addition, in the interest of full disclosure, I will note that AMD is a current site sponsor.
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Enter to win a nice Canon 5d Mkii package from AMD…
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