Reader's Digest names Canon the 'most trusted' brand

Reader's Digest has named Canon the 'most trusted' camera brand in Europe for the eighth straight year. The Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brands Survey 2008 was found to have the highest reputation among consumers in 16 European countries for digital cameras.

LONDON, May 2008 – Canon, world-leader in imaging solutions, has been chosen as Europe's top camera brand for the eighth consecutive year in the Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands Survey 2008, an annual pan-European survey of consumer attitudes to brand products and services.

Reader’s Digest, the world’s best-selling monthly magazine, asked its readers in 14 languages across 16 European countries to nominate the brand they trusted most in a range of consumer categories, including cameras. Respondents were drawn from the Reader's Digest customer database of 4.5 million homes in Europe, and a total of 23,651 questionnaires were analysed across the 16 countries.

Canon was one of only four brands nominated as ‘most trusted’ in 13 or more countries including newly added Russia. All brands were judged on quality, image, value for money, environmental responsibility and ethical standards.

James Leipnik, Chief of Communication and Corporate Relations for Canon Europe said: “At Canon, we are focused on providing our customers with excellent imaging solutions that enable them to harness the power of the image at home and in the workplace. It is gratifying that so many readers of the Reader’s Digest across Western and Eastern Europe continue to trust us to deliver solutions and service of the highest quality.”

"Consumer trust is vital to successful brands. Maintaining trust in a fast changing world is one of the biggest challenges facing companies today, especially in the technology sector. For Canon to have improved its position as the most trusted brand of camera in many countries in Europe is impressive" said Gavin Murray, Regional Advertising Director, Europe, Reader’s Digest.

The 13 countries that selected Canon as ‘most trusted’ camera brand were Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

The Growing Digital SLR Camera Market

According to a new report by InfoTrends, digital SLR cameras represented the fastest growing segment of the digital camera market. The digital SLR camera market grew by 40% in 2007 compared to 24% growth for the compact digital camera market. This is due to a variety of market forces including lower prices, increased availability and ease-of-use. More and more non-enthusiasts are buying digital SLR cameras for features that are not available in compact digital cameras.

In 2007, the DSLR market grew by 40% compared to the point-and-shoot market, which grew by 24%. As growth in the compact camera market has slowed, vendors have looked to DSLRs to provide additional revenue streams. DSLR market growth is driven by lower prices, easy-to-use technology, and increased model availability.

“Consumers who are upgrading to DSLRs are no longer just hobbyists, but also include families with young children who are looking for cameras with no shutter lag. A profitable DSLR market is able to support research and development (R&D), and we expect innovation in DSLRs that may cause consumers to regularly upgrade their camera body,” commented Mette Eriksen, Director of InfoTrends’ Digital Photography Trends Service. “2008 and 2009 will be critical years for the players in the DSLR market who are looking to hook in first-time DSLR buyers to their system of lenses.”

Although DSLRs are feature packed, vendors are increasingly striving to incorporate the simplicity of compact cameras. The DSLRs of tomorrow are expected to more closely mimic some of the functionality of point-and-shoot cameras. Automated features common in compact cameras, such as red eye removal and face detection, will make their way into DSLRs as live view becomes standard. This may also be the year that video capture becomes possible in cameras with interchangeable lenses. These features appeal to new DSLR segments like parents with young children and consumers who enjoy taking quality photographs but aren’t particularly interested in the technology. In essence, entry-level DSLRs will become fancy point-and-shoot cameras with interchangeable lenses during 2008.

This highly informative new report presents the 2008 consumer digital camera forecast for North America along with a comprehensive analysis of the consumer digital camera market. The forecast is broken out in terms of units, revenue, and average selling price for the consumer (sub-$1,500) digital camera market. It is also broken down in terms of P&S cameras vs. DSLRs, price segments, resolution segments, first time buyers and replacement buyers, household penetration of digital cameras, and vendor market share.

The complete research report is available immediately to clients of InfoTrends’ Digital Photography Trends Service.

Photobucket Digital Photo Sharing

CBS News Tech division explores the simple pleasures of the Photobucket digital photo sharing service. Since digital cameras revolutionized photography, people everywhere have wanted to show off their shots to a wide audience on the Internet, and Photobucket is one of the more popular online photo sharing services available due to their integration with various social networking sites. Other online digital photo sharing services include Picasa, Flickr, Snapfish and Shutterfly.

The Wonders of Digital Photo Sharing

LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2008 (CBS) At the risk of stating the obvious, digital photography is one of the great revolutions of our time. By eliminating the cost of film and developing, and making cameras cheaper, smaller and more readily available, the technology has sparked a renaissance in photo taking.

Now that most cell phones have built-in cameras, digital cameras are literally everywhere and always with us. Even those of us who don't think to pack our cameras when we leave the house, probably have a camera thanks to cell phones.

One of the biggest changes brought about by digital photography is the way we show off our pictures. Until a few years ago, the only way to share photos was through prints, but most digital pictures taken today are never printed. Many, I suppose, are also never shared, but those that are shared with others are often viewed on a screen rather than on paper.

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Photos of Cyclone Damage in Myanmar

Washington Post's digital photo gallery showcasing the devastation wreaked by Tropical Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. Nargis made landfall near the capital Rangoon and also destroyed the rice producing delta region. The death toll is expected to be well over 100,000.

Scott Kelby's Best-Selling Digital Photography Book

The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby has been named the Best-Selling Digital Photography Book Ever by its publisher.

BERKELEY, Calif. — Peachpit today announced that Scott Kelby’s The Digital Photography Book has been recognized as the best-selling digital photography book ever by Nielsen Bookscan, with over 250,000 copies currently in print.

The Digital Photography Book includes nearly 200 of the most closely guarded photographic "tricks of the trade,” written in Kelby’s inimitable friendly, accessible, shooting-buddy voice. This concise guide to digital photography has helped hundreds of thousands of readers shoot dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos.

"Scott Kelby’s book continues to resonate with readers and photographers of different skill levels,” said Nancy Aldrich-Ruenzel, Publisher and Vice President of Peachpit and the Pearson Technology Group. "With his approachable style, Scott’s hard-earned practical advice on digital photography has his readers constantly clamoring for more from their beloved author.” The Digital Photography Book is available at Peachpit.com, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and other retailers nationwide, and as an e-book via Safari. For more information, please visit Digital Photography Book website.

About The Author
Scott Kelby is president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals—a trade organization for Adobe Photoshop users with more than 70,000 members in over 100 countries worldwide. He was recognized in 2007 as the top computer book author for the fourth year in a row, according to Nielsen BookScan data. Editor-in-Chief of both Photoshop User and Layers magazines, Scott serves as training director for the Adobe Photoshop Seminar Tour and is the technical chair of the Photoshop World Conference & Expo. In addition to the Down & Dirty Tricks and Killer Tips book series, Scott is also the author of Scott Kelby’s 7-Point System for Adobe Photoshop CS3 and The Digital Photography Book. For more information, visit ScottKelby.com.

Digtal Camera - Nikon COOLPIX P80

Nikon's new COOLPIX P80 is an advanced compact digital camera with a 10.1 megapixel CCD image sensor and an 18x zoom. Meant for camera enthusiasts and other casual digital photographers who are not prepared for a digital SLR camera, the Nikon COOLPIX P80 digital camera offers outstanding digital photo quality and advanced photography settings.


MELVILLE, NY (April 10, 2008) – Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce the COOLPIX P80, a high-performance compact digital camera built to satisfy the needs of camera enthusiasts and family photographers alike. The P80 harmoniously integrates a 10.1 megapixel CCD image sensor with Nikon’s innovative EXPEED™ digital image processing concept and an 18x optical Zoom-NIKKOR lens designed with the compact and comfortable styling of the Nikon COOLPIX brand.

“The COOLPIX P80 addresses a need from consumers for an ultra-zoom compact camera that offers unrivaled Nikon performance and clarity,” said Bill Giordano, General Manager, Marketing, COOLPIX for Nikon Inc. “Nikon is proud to continue delivering the highest quality imaging products for photo enthusiasts and aspiring photographers with a broad range of creative control options and superior imaging ability."

Packing the power of 10.1 megapixels, the P80 digital camera captures fine detail with the creative freedom to crop and edit. The P80 features Nikon’s legendary NIKKOR optics, ensuring quality images even while at a distance to subjects. The P80’s 18x Zoom-NIKKOR lens covers focal lengths from 27-486mm (35mm format equivalent). To ensure steady shots while utilizing the digital camera's versatile zoom capabilities, the COOLPIX P80 is equipped with Optical Vibration Reduction (VR).

In line with other COOLPIX P-Series digital cameras, the P80 includes intuitive controls via dedicated command and mode dials, providing easy access to shooting controls and exposure mode settings. The P80 offers Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-priority Auto [S], Aperture-priority Auto [A] and Manual [M] modes granting users the ability to tap into the creativity of D-SLR functions while maintaining the simplicity of COOLPIX functionality. What’s more, the P80 digital camera has the benefit of an all-new Sport Continuous Mode, allowing users to shoot as many as 30 consecutive pictures at four, six, or a quick 13 frames per second.

Capturing photos in lower light conditions is no problem for the P80 digital camera. With a light sensitivity range up to ISO 6400, users can now create new opportunities to capture more natural-looking photos with minimal light, or fast moving subjects with unparalleled clarity.

Composing and reviewing photos is an enjoyable experience on the large, 2.7-inch LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating, wide viewing angle and 230,000 dots of high resolution. An eye level electronic viewfinder is available for quick easy viewing in challenging lighting conditions.

The P80 digital camera also offers quick access to a selection of 15 different scene-optimized and movie modes including the ability to shoot pictures in both black and white and color simultaneously. The new graphical user interface has an enhanced pop-up design allowing for more precise menu navigation and interaction.

Nikon has incorporated its user-friendly Imaging Innovations into the P80 digital camera, designed to make the photo-taking process easier and more intuitive. These technologies, referred to as “Nikon In-Camera Innovations” include In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™, D-Lighting, and Face-Priority AF. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™ automatically detects and corrects red eye, a common condition that occurs in flash photography. In playback mode, D-Lighting compensates for excessive back-light or insufficient flash in images. Nikon’s enhanced Face-Priority AF automatically finds and focuses on one person’s face or up to 12 people’s faces within one frame. Face-Priority AF provides faster and sharper focus to produce clear, crisp portraits wherever the subjects are positioned in the frame.

The COOLPIX P80 digital camera comes packaged with Nikon's COOLPIX Software Suite for organizing, editing and sharing digital photos. It also has PictBridge support and is compatible with SD/SDHC cards. The COOLPIX P80 digital camera will be available nationwide beginning April 2008 and has an MSRP of $399.95**. For more information about the P80 and other COOLPIX cameras, please visit Nikon USA.

** Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. Actual prices are determined by Nikon Authorized dealers and are subject to change at any time.

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Pull out a Digital Camera for Great Garden Pictures

Spring is always a great time for digital photographers. The colors and unique weather conditions create wonderful digital photo opportunities.

With signs of spring in the air, gardeners are getting ready to pick up their trowels and digital cameras. Blossoms in bud, an insect on a flower and dewdrops on a petal are just some of the pictures that can be taken with a digital camera.

"You can just capture the extraordinary," said Kim Thiel, 29, of Appleton. Thiel enjoys taking close-ups and many angles of flowers to see something with a completely different perspective. And with the variety of cameras available, capturing that moment in nature is a relatively simple process.

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Digital photography: You press the button, they do the rest

Digital photography has progressed tremendously over the past decade. Amazing new technology lets cameras make good on an old promise, writes Lucy Davies.

The sensational success of George Eastman's 1887 Kodak camera was matched only by the slogan he came up with to advertise it: "You press the button, we do the rest."

Suddenly, his public believed they could handle what had always been a cumbersome, complicated and messy process - the preserve of professionals - and photography became a mass-market business.

Curiously, digital photography will never be quite as effortless as the film kind - there's too much temptation to tweak and adjust the photo. But today's leading camera manufacturers have been taking Eastman's approach on board, producing an abundance of devices loaded with features designed to make photography simpler and more fun.

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Full Review - Sony Alpha A200 Digital SLR Camera

Sony unveiled the Alpha A200 Digital SLR Camera, designed for entry-level photographers at CES 2008 in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS(CES BOOTH), Jan. 6, 2008 – Sony is advancing the digital SLR camera category for mainstream digital photographers with today’s introduction of the new α (alpha) DSLR-A200 camera.

The Digital SLR Camera-A200 model features upgrades influenced by the recently-introduced, enthusiast-class DSLR-A700 camera and replaces the former Sony DSLR-A100 model, which was Sony’s first in the digital SLR camera class.

The new model is designed to be faster, lighter and easier to use. Upgraded features include a wider, 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD screen for easy playback viewing; a more compact body and an easily-accessible mode dial; an easy-to-use function menu (camera function display); improved noise control for higher quality images; an auto focus speed 1.7x faster than the previous digital SLR camera model; improved predictive control performance; quieter shutter sound; automatic pop-up flash; and a battery life indicator that displays the percentage of battery life remaining so you know exactly when to recharge.

As seen in all α (alpha) camera bodies, the Sony Alpha A200 digital SLR camera incorporates Super SteadyShot® image stabilization in the body to allow shooting at shutter speeds of 2.5 to 3.5 steps slower than otherwise possible – a benefit realized with every compatible lens attached to the camera. Compatible lenses encompass all Minolta Maxxum® mount lenses, in addition to Sony a (alpha) lens lineup - including Carl Zeiss® lenses.

“With the Sony Alpha A200 digital SLR camera, we are helping consumers capture high-quality images with advanced technology that’s practical and easy to use,” said Phil Lubell, director of marketing for digital cameras at Sony Electronics. “This model is an ideal step-up for point-and-shoot users who are looking for a camera that can capture virtually all of the photographs they want.”

High-Quality Digital Photographs

With its 10.2-megapixel (effective) APS CCD image sensor, the Sony Alpha A200 digital SLR camera continues to offer high-quality images by allowing more light to pass through to each pixel – increasing sensitivity, reducing noise, and providing greater detail.

Clean, reduced-noise signals are sent from the image sensor to Sony’s BIONZ processing engine, which processes data-rich picture information at high speeds and reduces picture noise in the RAW data stage before image JPEG conversion. The results are high-resolution, detailed images with rich tonal reproduction.

The Sony Alpha A200 digital SLR camera model supports JPEG and RAW file format support. It has a slot for CompactFlash Type I/II media cards. An adaptor for Memory Stick Duo™ media cards is sold separately as an accessory.

Get The Photo Results You Want

In addition to Super SteadyShot image stabilization for virtually blur-free photos, the new model incorporates Sony’s D-Range Optimizer (DRO). It helps you capture well-exposed images, especially when shooting high-contrast or backlit scenes that often lead to loss of highlight and shadow detail. Sony’s DRO modifies the range from highlights to shadows, including gain and contrast, through its in-camera hardware processing to produce more natural, evenly exposed pictures. The digital SLR camera’s image analysis technology studies the captured image data and instantly determines the best exposure and color tonality for the image before JPEG compression.

The BIONZ image processing engine powers the camera up immediately and the eye-start autofocus starts the focusing system before you even press the shutter. The Sony Alpha A200 digital SLR camera can shoot up to three continuous frames per second at 10.2-megapixels at the finest JPEG compression level.

As seen in previous α (alpha) models, the new model carries a static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter which is gently vibrated to dislodge any dust that might have collected each time the digital SLR camera is powered off.

Additionally, the Sony Alpha A200 digital SLR camera’s supplied lithium ion battery offers up to 750 shots per full charge.

Bright and Easy Digital Camera Playback

The Sony Alpha A200 digital SLR camera’s smaller, more compact body along with its wider, 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD TM screen and a new on-screen navigation interface make it easier to carry and to use. The vibrant, easy-to-view screen features 230K-pixel resolution, an anti-reflection coating and glare-reducing layer assures vivid, accurate colors with a wide viewing angle, even in daylight. The on-screen navigation display shows camera settings and key shooting information in large, easy-to-read text. The Sony Alpha A200 digital SLR camera display’s orientation automatically switches from landscape to portrait position when the camera is turned on its side.

Accessories Expand Creative Possibilities

Sony is providing a full line of accessories for the model, including flashes, rechargeable battery packs and several carrying cases. An interesting addition to the Sony Alpha A200 digital SLR camera is the VG-B30AM ergonomic vertical grip equipped with the most essential controls for portrait orientation shooting. It also allows for the use of two InfoLITHIUM® batteries (sold separately) for up to 1,500 shots on a single, full charge.

The DSLR-A200K kit includes the camera body and a DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 3.9x zoom lens for about $700. The DSLR-A200W kit includes the camera body, the DT 18-70mm lens and a 75–300mm f4.5-5.6 lens for about $900. Both will ship in February 2008 and will be available at sonystyle.com, Sony Style® retail stores, military base exchanges, and authorized dealers nationwide.

TIPA Photography 2008 Award Winners

The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced the results of the annual camera Oscars for 2008. The TIPA awards are one of the most coveted photo and imaging awards in Europe. Manufacturers especially are interested in the award as they can place the TIPA logo on their products.

This year, Nikon scooped the Pro and Expert categories with the D3 and D300 respectively. These victories are further evidence of Nikon gaining ground on its traditional rival - Canon. Canon, though, managed to win a gong for the best "advanced" DSLR with its EOS 450D, not a bad feat as for a camera that started shipping a few days ago.

The Winners
Best Entry-Level Digital SLR Camera: Sony Alpha A200
Best Advanced Digital SLR Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Best Expert Digital SLR Camera: Nikon D300
Best Professional Digital SLR Camera: Nikon D3
Best Ultra Compact Digital Camera: Samsung NV24HD
Best Compact Digital Camera: Panasonic Lumix FX-500
Best Superzoom Digital Camera: Fuji S100 FS
Best Entry-Level Lens: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Best Expert Lens: Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4 SWD
Best Professional Lens: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Best Flatbed Photo Scanner: Canon CanoScan 8800F
Best Small Format Photo Printer: HP Photosmart A826
Best Expert Photo Printer: Epson Stylus Photo R1900
Best Multifunction Photo Printer: Canon PIXMA MP970
Best Large Format Printer: Epson Stylus Pro 11880

Click the link for the full list of TIPA photography award winners.

Full Review - Nikon D40x Digital SLR Camera

Nikon's entry-level digital SLR is its most compact SLR camera ever, featuring a 10.2 megapixel CCD and a 2.5 inch LCD screen for crisp, high-resolution photographs and intuitive controls.

Nikon Corporation announces the D40X, a new digital SLR camera incorporating a 10.2-megapixel CCD.

While maintaining the compact size and external features of the D40 camera body, the Nikon D40X produces even more outstanding, detailed photos thanks to its 10.2-megapixel CCD and the latest digital technologies. Its resolution power makes it easy for users to print up very large sizes or crop aggressively without having to lose any fine details in their digital photographs. The D40X is loaded with everything you need for truly amazing images: a 10.2-megapixel CCD, Nikon’s exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II, an improved Image Processing Engine and superb Auto White Balance. Together with a world-famous Nikkor lens, these features combine to ensure stunning photography with perfect exposure, refined details and natural, vivid colors.

The D40X shares the D40’s ergonomic design and streamlined interface, which means the same intuitive operation that’s simple and fun – even for entry-level photographers. The bright and clear viewfinder ensures precise composition, while the 2.5-inch large LCD monitor utilizes an easy-to-use menu system and a wide viewing angle so that every photographer can navigate their settings and view their images with ease. There is also a handy built-in Help menu: simply press a button and useful information on key features is displayed on the LCD monitor.

The D40X is fast. Its near-instant power-up (0.18 second) and fast, reliable responses help photographers act on the moment, while the continuous shooting mode lets photographers easily capture up to 100 JPEG images of action as fast as 3 frames per second. The camera’s razor-sharp autofocus ensures crisp digital photographs for a wide variety of photographic scenes.

Flash photography is simple with the D40X because the camera employs Nikon’s market-leading i-TTL flash control, which evaluates ideal flash exposure automatically and accurately, even in difficult lighting situations.

Eight Digital Vari-Program modes offer creative shooting options that are optimized for common shooting situations. Fun, fast and simple, they are as easy to use as rotating the mode dial. For further control over aperture and shutter speed, P/S/A/M modes are available.

Exclusive in-camera image editing features are available in the Retouch menu. One of the main features is Nikon’s exceptional D-lighting, which brings out details usually lost in underexposed areas of an image while retaining the proper exposure in brighter areas. Photographers can also correct red-eye easily, or use Monochrome effects to change an image to Black-and-white, Sepia tone or Cyanotype.

Some of the D40X’s major digital photography improvements include an even longer-lasting battery that allows up to 520 images per charge (470 images for the D40), faster continuous shooting at 3 frames per second (2.5 fps for the D40) and a wider ISO sensitivity of 100 to 1600, plus HI 1 (200 to 1600 plus HI 1 for the D40).

While it inherits many advanced digital photography and optical technologies from professional models, the D40X and its sister model, the D40, are Nikon’s smallest, most compact digital SLR cameras. By offering everyone mobility, ease-of-use and incredible photos with great resolution, the D40X welcomes everyone to the world of Nikon digital SLR photography.

Major features

Intuitive, simple and trouble-free operation

• The most compact Nikon digital SLR camera ever, featuring intuitive controls and ergonomics designed for everyone
• A large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with easy-to-view menus, large fonts and careful color schemes for easy preview and setting changes
• Bright and clear viewfinder with 0.8x magnification for precise composition
• Long-life rechargeable lithium-ion battery that allows up to 520 photos* on a single charge (*CIPA standards)
• Handy assist images that help photographers select the right camera settings
• Optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 for easy remote shutter release

Superior image quality and resolution

• 10.2-effective-megapixel digital photos
• Nikon DX Format CCD imaging sensor, producing 3,872 x 2,592-pixel digital photos
• High-precision digital image processing algorithms for natural-looking pictures with faithful color and tone reproduction
• Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition
• Variable Center-weighted metering and Spot metering centered on the active focus area
• Auto White Balance for natural colors, plus six different manual white balance settings and user-defined preset white balance

Fast and precise responses

• Quick 0.18 second power-up to respond to every photographic opportunity
• Fast continuous shooting mode enables up to 100 JPEG images (FINE L-size or smaller) at 3 frames per second
• Advanced three-area AF system and refined algorithms for fast, efficient and precise autofocus
• Versatile shutter speed control ranging from 30 to 1/4000 s., plus bulb

Accurate automated and manual control for predictable results

• Eight Digital Vari-Programs that adjust camera settings automatically for incredible scene-specific pictures. Selections include Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait
• Manual controls over shutter and aperture: P (Programmed Auto), S (Shutter-priority Auto), A (Aperture-priority Auto) and M (Manual)
• Automatic and manual control over ISO sensitivity from ISO 100 to 1600, as well as HI 1 (manual only)
• Simultaneous recording of NEF (RAW) and JPEG basic data for the same image
• Built-in Flash with Nikon’s dependable i-TTL flash control, supporting Auto flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Rear curtain sync and Flash exposure compensation

Retouch Menu for creative in-camera image edits and effects

• Selections include D-lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance), Small picture and Image overlay

Seamless integration with Nikon Total Digital Imaging System

• Fully compatible (autofocus is supported) with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses, which are equipped with an autofocus motor (Also compatible with most of the world-famous F-mount Nikkor lenses when in manual focus mode)
• Supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System when using the SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200 or the R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight system for accurate exposures via i-TTL flash.
• Nikon’s PictureProject software to share, organize and edit pictures with ease.
• Capture NX software (available separately) for creative photo editing with NEF (RAW), JPEG and TIFF images. Thanks to U Point™ technology, by Nik Software Inc., radical and subtle image enhancements are as easy as a few clicks