Nikon today announced 4 new COOLPIX models, including the S1000pj which includes a built-in projector, allowing users to project photos on almost any surface.

Nikon Press Release

Nikon today announced 4 new products:

• Nikon D3000: US$599.95 (new entry-level body, available Aug, 2009)
• Nikon D300s: US$1799.95 (update to D300, available  Aug, 2009)
• Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR II: US$849.95 (available September, 2009)
• Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II: US$2399.95 (available November, 2009) - pictured above.

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Nikon has just launched the "D-Movie Screening Room", a site dedicated to showcasing videos shot with the D90 and D5000 cameras.

The Nikon D90 and D5000 deliver stunning HD-quality movie clips with beautiful image quality and sound. Both accept a wide range of interchangeable NIKKOR lenses, providing outstanding optical quality allowing for a variety of cinematic perspectives. Nikon’s D-Movie function can open new channels of creativity for everyone. In the hands of a professional cinematographer, D-Movie has the power to move and inspire.

Starting in mid-July, DSLR Camera Remote from OnOne Software will offer support for Nikon DSLRs. DSLR Camera Remote is the next-generation cable release for DSLR cameras (currently it only offers Canon support).  Just connect your camera to a WiFi enabled computer and the DSLR Camera Remote software enables you to use your Apple iPhone or iPod touch to wirelessly adjust cameras settings, fire the shutter, review images, even get a live viewfinder preview. DSLR Camera Remote is a must-have for remote shooting applications like high or low angles, self portraits and children. With its advanced timers it makes remote monitoring a snap. No internet connection required!

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Nikon received 2 awards from the prestigious European TIPA (Technical Image Press Association). The D3x was voted "Best Professional Digital SLR" and the D90 was voted "Best Advanced Digital SLR".

Engadget has a good comparison between Nikon's new entry-level D5000 and the slightly older but higly capable D90.

Nikon has just updated Camera Control Pro to version 2.5, adding support for the Nikon D5000. Camera Control Pro is a remote camera control suite which enables remote control of Nikon digital cameras via USB, Firewire and/or WiFi connections.
Downloads available: Windows | Macintosh

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Nikon has launched the D3x microsite, a showcase of photographs taken with their new top-of-the-line DSLR.

The Nikon D3x boasts a full-frame, 24.5 megapixel sensor and a multidude of new features aimed at the serious professional photographer. Dispite its high price, praise for the D3x is universal with What Digital Camera giving it a 94% score and TestFreaks a 9 out of 10 rating. Have a look at how four of the world's top photographers have worked with the D3x on a variety of assignments.