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Entries from November 3rd, 2006

Thoughts, Responses

November 3rd, 2006 · 2 Comments · Nikon

[dryly] I’m unsure how many people are interested (or care) about my thoughts on the D40, but I’ve a need to respond to the howls emanating from various forums over its specifications. It’s interesting how often new cameras are unfairly vilified. I think it’s a way for people to justify their present camera and justify [...]

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Nikon D40

November 2nd, 2006 · 26 Comments · Nikon

Looks like it’s real. Here’s the page for a German retailer that has the D40 with 18-55. The price was likely wrong, so I won’t list it here. Relevant Specs: 6.1 Megapixels Compressed 12-bit NEF, JPEG 3 AF points [Cross-type AF sensors?!] 2.5″ 230K pixel LCD Up to 19x magnification? (Thanks Erik37!) TTL (ISO 200 [...]

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Chance Encounters

November 1st, 2006 · No Comments · Journal

“Hey! We used to live together in the same house.” “That is a really weird thing to say to someone in a conference, but the thing is…it’s true.” I saw her walking through the lobby of the downtown Sheraton, another girl to her right. My eyes widened slightly; I couldn’t believe it. The last time [...]

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