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Nikon Announces the D4 DSLR — a More Powerful DSLR

NYC, NY (PRWEB) January 06, 2012
B&H Photo will be one of the first retailers to stock the new Nikon D4 Digital SLR camera designed to meet the needs of ardent photographers who demand outstanding performance, reliability, and unparalleled levels of control and versatility. Nikon is also introducing a ground-breaking AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens.
As the landscape of professional imaging evolves, Nikon continues to deliver superlative performance in both still photography and video. Enter the new flagship of Nikon?s legendary D-SLR lineup: D4, a marvel of speed, accuracy, image quality and intuitive design. Engineered for professionals who demand uncompromising performance in compromising conditions, D4 strikes an ideal balance between resolution, sensor size, image processing and ISO range. Its newly designed FX-format sensor and EXPEED3 processor enable image capture up to 10fps and with full AE/AF performance and Full 1080p HD video. Combine that with cutting-edge metering and autofocus systems, intelligently designed controls, an ultra-rugged camera body and multiple connectivity options, and D4 liberates the world?s top-notch photographers and multimedia artists to excel in their field like never before.
This new flagship DSLR offers speed and accuracy with a 16.2 MP FX-format CMOS sensor, 10/11 fps continuous shooting, a 91,000-Pixel RGB sensor and Advanced SRS, improved 51 point AF System, ISO expanded to 204,800 and 1080p video at 30p with stereo sound.
Speed and accuracy
D4 offers a level of speed and accuracy. With its carefully selected FX-format 16.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor, paired with Nikon?s powerful EXPEED3 image processor, results deliver stunning stills up to 11 fps. A 91,000-Pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering III sensor partners with Nikon?s Advanced SRS to deliver unmatched accuracy in every frame. Add a faster, more responsive 51-point AF system for a camera that can keep pace with you.
Superior quality you expect from Nikon
Nikon?s FX-format (36.0mm x 23.9mm) CMOS image sensor delivers 16.2 effective megapixels of resolution for exquisite detail. Each of this remarkable sensor?s 7.3-micron pixels is designed to collect maximum light to produce stunning images and video across D4?s broad ISO range of 100 to 12,800 (expandable down to 50 and up to 204,800). Expect the highest image quality in bright and dark shooting. Plus, EXPEED3 image processing yields the most faithful colors, tones and a wide dynamic range.
To sustain peak performance in the most demanding environments, D4?s body, exterior and mirror box are comprised of strong yet lightweight magnesium alloy. Thorough measures are taken to seal and protect against invasive moisture, dust and electromagnetic interference.
The Nikon D4 is ready to record broadcast-quality video and audio. Choose from three multi-area modes; full HD D-Movie (1080p) video formats: FX, DX or the new 2.7x crop mode?all at 16:9 aspect ratio. Manual exposure control helps keep the same look from start to finish. Built-in HDMI lets you view footage on an external monitor or record uncompressed 8-bit 4.2.2 footage directly to an external recording device. Even take 2MP stills simultaneously while filming.
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San Francisco Photography Studio Goes Green with Solar Panels

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012
The recently renovated studio of Soo Photography is luxurious and inviting, with sunlight streaming in from the skylights, cozy furniture, and an elegant two-way fireplace. But it?s more than just comfortable?it?s also environmentally friendly, thanks to 28 new SunPower solar panels on the roof. Thanks to the new panels, the San Francisco photography studio will save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
?With all the lights and equipment we need to use, photography shoots can suck up a lot of energy. But we believe creating a beautiful photograph shouldn?t come at the expense of the natural environment,? says Michael Soo. ?The new solar panels help us give back to the planet while bringing our power bill down?a real win-win!?
The San Francisco photographer will save $ 300 a month in power costs, which adds up to a whopping $ 92,000 over the twenty-five-year life of the solar panels. But the environmental benefits are even more amazing. With 28 solar panels, Soo Photography is saving the amount of CO² absorbed by 3,400 trees or the equivalent of driving a car 354,000 miles. If a family that threw away everything started recycling, and twenty-five years later had saved 98,400 pounds of solid waste from ending up in landfills, that?s the equivalent of how much energy Soo Photography is saving.
Soo Photography chose SunPower solar panels because the company has been around for over twenty-five years and offers the most efficient solar panels on the market. The panels sit low over the roof, and their sleek design makes them barely noticeable.
?We don?t have to put in any extra effort at all,? says Soo. ?And whenever I want to see something that will make me smile, I can just pull up the SunPower app on my iPad to see how much energy we?re saving.?
To make an appointment to visit the newly redesigned studio, or for information about any of Soo Photography?s services, call Michael Soo at (408) 666-8455 or visit http://www.soophotography.com.
About Michael Soo and Soo Photography San Francisco
Photographer of the Year Michael Soo is a San Francisco professional photographer who specializes in commercial, wedding, food, corporate, product, editorial, family, fashion, lifestyle, fine art, landscape, and portrait photography in San Francisco. He is also a wedding and love story videographer and director.
Brought up in Asia and educated in America, Michael fuses the best of both cultures in his art form. He gives back to the community by giving photography and Photoshop classes. He hosts free photography forums for over a thousand of active Northern California amateur and semi-pro photographers alike.
Named Popular Photography Magazine?s Photographer of the Year, Michael Soo is an internationally respected photographer and guru of digital imaging. His collection of fine art and commercial photography includes executive portraits, lifestyle, products and food. His work has also been featured on numerous international magazine covers, newspapers (e.g. New York Times), as well as exhibits.
Soo Photography serves San Francisco and the Bay Area communities of Atherton, Belmont, Berkeley, Brisbane, Burlingame, Campbell, Colma, Corte Madera, Cupertino, Daly City, El Grenada, Foster City, Fremont, Gilroy, Hillsborough, Kensington, La Honda, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Marin, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Mill Valley, Montara, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, Oakland, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Pescadero, Piedmont, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Gregorio, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Jose, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sausalito, Sunnyvale, Tiburon, and Woodside.
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San Francisco Photography Studio Goes Green with Solar Panels

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012
The recently renovated studio of Soo Photography is luxurious and inviting, with sunlight streaming in from the skylights, cozy furniture, and an elegant two-way fireplace. But it?s more than just comfortable?it?s also environmentally friendly, thanks to 28 new SunPower solar panels on the roof. Thanks to the new panels, the San Francisco photography studio will save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
?With all the lights and equipment we need to use, photography shoots can suck up a lot of energy. But we believe creating a beautiful photograph shouldn?t come at the expense of the natural environment,? says Michael Soo. ?The new solar panels help us give back to the planet while bringing our power bill down?a real win-win!?
The San Francisco photographer will save $ 300 a month in power costs, which adds up to a whopping $ 92,000 over the twenty-five-year life of the solar panels. But the environmental benefits are even more amazing. With 28 solar panels, Soo Photography is saving the amount of CO² absorbed by 3,400 trees or the equivalent of driving a car 354,000 miles. If a family that threw away everything started recycling, and twenty-five years later had saved 98,400 pounds of solid waste from ending up in landfills, that?s the equivalent of how much energy Soo Photography is saving.
Soo Photography chose SunPower solar panels because the company has been around for over twenty-five years and offers the most efficient solar panels on the market. The panels sit low over the roof, and their sleek design makes them barely noticeable.
?We don?t have to put in any extra effort at all,? says Soo. ?And whenever I want to see something that will make me smile, I can just pull up the SunPower app on my iPad to see how much energy we?re saving.?
To make an appointment to visit the newly redesigned studio, or for information about any of Soo Photography?s services, call Michael Soo at (408) 666-8455 or visit http://www.soophotography.com.
About Michael Soo and Soo Photography San Francisco
Photographer of the Year Michael Soo is a San Francisco professional photographer who specializes in commercial, wedding, food, corporate, product, editorial, family, fashion, lifestyle, fine art, landscape, and portrait photography in San Francisco. He is also a wedding and love story videographer and director.
Brought up in Asia and educated in America, Michael fuses the best of both cultures in his art form. He gives back to the community by giving photography and Photoshop classes. He hosts free photography forums for over a thousand of active Northern California amateur and semi-pro photographers alike.
Named Popular Photography Magazine?s Photographer of the Year, Michael Soo is an internationally respected photographer and guru of digital imaging. His collection of fine art and commercial photography includes executive portraits, lifestyle, products and food. His work has also been featured on numerous international magazine covers, newspapers (e.g. New York Times), as well as exhibits.
Soo Photography serves San Francisco and the Bay Area communities of Atherton, Belmont, Berkeley, Brisbane, Burlingame, Campbell, Colma, Corte Madera, Cupertino, Daly City, El Grenada, Foster City, Fremont, Gilroy, Hillsborough, Kensington, La Honda, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Marin, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Mill Valley, Montara, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, Oakland, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Pescadero, Piedmont, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Gregorio, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Jose, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sausalito, Sunnyvale, Tiburon, and Woodside.
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