========================================================== THE NIKONIAN http://www.nikonians.com Regular Newsletter #16 19-JAN-2002 Thank you for your interest in our non-profit community, a home on the internet for over 7.000 Nikon(R) users. =========================================================== 1. Editors Note 2. F/N55 - New Nikon Consumer Camera 3. Upcoming Events From Our Calendar Coordinator 4. APA Business Manual Online for Free 1. Editors Note =========================================================== On Friday the 25th of January 2002, Nikonians.com will move to a new server. Throughout January 25th - 30th, we are expecting service-related interruptions when the site will be unavailable under the domain name "nikonians.com." The interim domain, nikonians.org, will be available, though, starting January 26th, making it possible for you to access the discussion forums there. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you, but due to the traffic we are experiencing, it is necessary to upgrade to a new and more powerful server. Due to technical problems, some of you have had problems logging in. If you cannot login, let the server send you a new password: http://www.nikonians.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=retrieve_password Enter your username and your email address (the same address as when you registered). The system will send you a new password via email. You can then login here: http://www.nikonians.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=login Please remember that your username and password are case sensitive. On January 10th, the 7,000th member registered at Nikonians! Thank you all for your continuous support keeping Nikonians the #1 place to be at for Nikon(R) users on the net. Bo & JRP 18-Jan-2002 bo@nikonians.org jrpalacios@nikonians.org 2. F/N55 - New Nikon Consumer Camera =========================================================== The new F/N55 is the lightest body produced so far and a "D" version for data imprint will be available as well. Price is still not known. It looks like it's going after the low-end consumer market segment, also targeted by the Canon EOS Rebel 2000, Pentax Mz-30, and the Minolta 5. The F/N55 has an 1.5 fps motor drive, which is 1.0 fps slower than its larger brother, the F/N65. Short feature overview: * Cross-ranged, five area autofocus system (F/N65 has six areas) * Choice of Dynamic AF and Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF * Focus Tracking with Lock-On(TM) using three focus points (F/N65 has five) * Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator * 3D Matrix Metering (with D-type Nikkor lens) * Center-Weighted Metering (in M mode) * Five Vari-Programs * Four exposure modes (P, S, A, M) * Built-in auto pop-up Speedlight with a guide number of 12/39 (at ISO 100, m/ft.) and 28mm lens coverage * Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash capability Dimensions: Approx. 129 x 92 x 65mm or 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches Weight : Approx. 350g or 12.3 oz. (without batteries) Compared to the F/N65: Dimensions: Approx. 139.5 x 92.5 x 65.5mm or 5.6 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches Weight: Approx. 395g or 13.9 oz. (without batteries) For more information, see: http://www.nikonians.com/dcforum/DCForumID5/575.html http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/35mm/index_f55.htm http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/news_release/2001/f55.htm http://www.nikonusa.com/usa_product/product.jsp?cat=1&grp=6&productNr=1718NCP 3. Upcoming Events From Our Calendar Coordinator =========================================================== EXHIBITS "National Geographic's Women Photographers: A Different Focus" This exhibit showcases powerful, intimate and dramatic photojournalism that chronicles National Geographic's long --yet little-celebrated-- tradition of women photographers. Newseum Arlington, VA November 23, 2001 to May 12, 2002 Info at http://www.newseum.org "Prison Terms" Three related exhibitions that explore aspects of punishment, incarceration, and the death penalty in contemporary American society. Center for Creative Photography University of Arizona Tucson, AZ January 12 to March 3, 2002 Info at http://www.creativephotography.org "Earthly Bodies: Irving Penn's Nudes 1949-50" Extraordinary nude works by the fashion photographer, Irving Penn. Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City, NY January 15 to April 21, 2002 Info at http://www.metmuseum.org/special/ WORKSHOPS American PHOTO Mentor Series in New York City The famous Photo Mentor Series Photography Workshop returns to New York City after a nearly four-year absence with an all-star cast of photographers. Workshop fee: $475. Space is limited to 20 participants per instructor. February 1-3, 2002 Info at http://www.mentorseries.com Or call (212) 767-6660 CONVENTIONS PMA 2002 Annual Convention and Trade Show The Photo Marketing Association International Annual Convention and Trade Show presents the latest trends of the photo imaging industry. Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL February 24-27, 2002 Info at http://www.pmai.org An added attraction - the Nikon School will be in Orlando, Florida that weekend of February 23 and 24, 2002. There is always additional information in the calendar: http://www.nikonians.com/cgi-bin/calendar/calendar.pl If you have additional information on events which could be of interest to the community, you can reach Albert W. Coo, our Calendar Coordinator by email: calendar@nikonians.org 4. APA Business Manual Online for Free =========================================================== APA, the Advertising Photographers of America, have put their "Business Manual," a guide to successful advertising photography, online. According to APA, their Business Manual is "the most authoritative source of business information available for the advertising photographer." It's mainly a set of PDF files. 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