Nikon D3 Firmware Update

The new firmware version has just been released from Nikon Europe. The original firmware upgrade for the Nikon D3 was withdrawn as soon as it was introduced due to errors in the software. The obvious problems occurred when I was shooting in continous shooting mode at nine frames per second and the later part of the sequence recorded unrecognisable images. Nikon were quick to act on this and withdrew the firmware upgrade. However, as promised by the end of the month the uprgaded version has been released and is downloadable here.
I have installed it in the camera and apart from it wiping all previous settings, it seems to do what they say. The upgrades add to what is already the best camera on the market, in my opinion. Now the settings are re-programmed and backed up to a CF and hard drive, it should be as good, if not better than before.

Website Updates

The gallery pages of the site are still being worked on and there are numerous presentations currently being edited in the background. As the weather is starting to get better I am anticipating some good outdoor shoots coming up. I am working on a few projects at the moment for the main course I am studying for. The subject matter is going to be either landscapes or people. The weather may play a part in the final decision. The web site can be found here

Nikon D3 Firmware Update Withdrawn

After reading a blog from Moose Peterson, Wildlife Photographer and Rob Galbraith of Digital Photography Insights, Nikon had released a new update to the firmware on the D3. The update, V1.10, addressed issues and items that extend the cameras already fantastic capabilities. I downloaded the updates and installed them into my D3. The next day I was made aware that they have now withdrawn the item due to technical problems and possible corruption problems being caused to NEF images. The new release is now to be made at the end of the month. However, after reading the brief they have supplied, I am going to leave the update in and see to what extent, if any, it causes problems. So, if you read this and want to download and install the update, then have a look at the Nikon site before you make a decision...

Update to the work thats on going.....

I am still in the process of designing the final look for the web site and looking through various bits of software and editing tools. My main programmes are Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 and Photogshop CS3, however Lightroom is playing more of a part at the moment, however I still need to transfer the images over to PS CS3 to do the real editing and workflow.
I will spend some time discussing the various workflows I have been given and the topics and tutorials I use to enable me to do this. There is one main source of information I use, however this will become apparent at a later posting.
I am still working on my software list and literature guide, that I would highly recommend you take a look at to see if you agree. They are the basis of the majority of my sources and designs. It is fair to say that inspiration and guidance has been given greatly by these people and has progressed me further in the large chapter of understanding the type of photography that I am interested in. That said, at the moment I am producing workflows in line with curriculum briefings and requirements of modules. Again, I will post further details about these later.