It is kind of surprised me that Nikon announces the new AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR.   I guess if you can’t afford the premium Nikkor AF-S 105mm VR Macro, well, you still have a second choice by downgrade to DX, 85mm, F/3.5G and pay lesser than the premium.

Here are the features:

Source:
http://www.nikon.com/about/news/2009/1014_nikkor_02.htm

It’s been some time Nikon D3 is out of stock everywhere, and rumours is flying around for the new D3s.

Today Nikon announced new D3s as the replacement model for D3.  As expected, D3s is only a minor touch up improvement over D3.  So don’t get over excited.

Based on the official D3s price tag of US$5,199.95, I would expect it will cost RM16,000 street price (D3 was RM14,000) when it hits Malaysia. It is expected to be available on December 2009 before Christmas.

Here is something new in D3s:
- 720p / 24 fps HD movie mode
- HDMI HD video output

The rest of it are basically minor improvement.

Details of new features:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0910/09101403NikonD3shandson.asp
http://www.nikon.com/about/news/2009/1014_d3s_01.htm

Sanyo claims that the new Eneloop is able to be recharged approximately 50% more times than the previous version.  In another word, previous version of Eneloop can recharge 1000 times and the new version can recharge 1500 times.

Sano also claims that the new Eneloop is able to remain energy as much as 90% after 6 months, 85% after 1 year, 80% after 2 years, and 75% after 3 years if you leave it unused. More »

There will be a Mid-Autumn Festival organised by Auto-City in Auto-City itself on 3 October 2009.  The event including:
- Free Lantern for Lantern Parade
- Lantern Making Contest
- Chinese cultural Costume Contest
- Lantern Colouring Contest
- Mooncake Eating Contest

Details can be optained in http://www.autocity.com.my

Good news for all Nikon fans from the Central Region.  There will be a Nikon Show on 14-18 October 2009 in Mid Valley Megamall.  There will be the usual cameras and lenses showcase.  There will be also photography talk, catwalk photography, and photography contest as well.  It really make Northern Region people jealous.

Schedule as follow:
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