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Nikon 24PC-E
January 1, 2010 by Moose
Filed under Camera Tech, Lenses
02.15.10
This is one amazing lens wrapped in a lot of perceived complication. It is a manual focusing lens with the ability to tilt and shift and while doing so permitting aperture control (that’s what the E stands for). You can use this lens as a standard 24mm manual focus lens but in these days, most are lost without AF. The purpose of the PC-E series is two fold: corrections for doing architecture, straight line photography and extended DOF control. This combination of quality and flexibility puts the price of the 24PC-E up there and out of the reach of most shooters (but you can rent it easily).
“Why do you have the 24PC-E?” That’s a really common question and the simple reason is, it’s the corner stone of my Ultra Wide Pano kit. The 24PC-E is a stunning lens for landscape photography. In this role, it’s manual focus and tilt capability give you complete control of the DOF and point of focus. Having a 77mm front elements means it can utilize all the same filters you should carry for the 24-70AFS and 70-200VR2 which is real convenient for the landscape photographer. But don’t let the PC-E aspect of the lens scare you off. Here’s a 4pg PDF on using a PCE lens that makes it real easy to make the most of this gem!
Moose's UltraWide Pano Kit 85, 24, 45PC-E w/D3x
D3x – It’s official!
Nikon has made it official, the D3x is now a reality.
NIKON UNVEILS A DIGITAL MASTERPIECE: THE D3X DIGITAL SLR
With Extreme 24.5-Megapixel Resolution, Processed Image Files Exceeding 138 MB, Five Frame-per-Second Burst Speed and Nikon Core Technologies, the D3X Ushers in a New Level of Image Quality
You can read the rest of the official press release from Nikon USA here. Nikon USA D3x page is here. This photo though pretty much sums up why I can’t wait until a D3x gets in my hands. Putting the 24 PC-E on the D3x to create Ultra Wide Panos of enormous size really excites me. I’m even more excited with some mega pixel image ideas I want to explore and hopefully share with you (if they pan out).
As the clock rolls around the globe, more official info is being posted. Here is the D3/D3x microsite. More Nikon Japan D3x info is here. You can download the 28pg PDF here. Check out this wallpaper Nikon has just posted. With no personal first hand info to report, what you read is all I have to present, at this time. As I know more, I’ll pass it along.
But new tools open new doors to the open minded and creative hearts. Let the imaginations fly!
D3x – It's official!
Nikon has made it official, the D3x is now a reality.
NIKON UNVEILS A DIGITAL MASTERPIECE: THE D3X DIGITAL SLR
With Extreme 24.5-Megapixel Resolution, Processed Image Files Exceeding 138 MB, Five Frame-per-Second Burst Speed and Nikon Core Technologies, the D3X Ushers in a New Level of Image Quality
You can read the rest of the official press release from Nikon USA here. Nikon USA D3x page is here. This photo though pretty much sums up why I can’t wait until a D3x gets in my hands. Putting the 24 PC-E on the D3x to create Ultra Wide Panos of enormous size really excites me. I’m even more excited with some mega pixel image ideas I want to explore and hopefully share with you (if they pan out).
As the clock rolls around the globe, more official info is being posted. Here is the D3/D3x microsite. More Nikon Japan D3x info is here. You can download the 28pg PDF here. Check out this wallpaper Nikon has just posted. With no personal first hand info to report, what you read is all I have to present, at this time. As I know more, I’ll pass it along.
But new tools open new doors to the open minded and creative hearts. Let the imaginations fly!
