D7000

Samsung is making it more affordable to enjoy 3D TV at home. Beginning May 1, 2011, Samsung's 2011 3D active glasses (model SSG-3100GB) will be available for under $50. The SSG-3100GB model does not require charging and will give you up to 70 hours of 3D watching pleasure.

But that's not all. The company also announced that beginning April 24 all Samsung 3D TVs will come with two pairs of 3D active glasses at no additional cost. This offer is valid with the purchase of any Samsung 3D LED TV or 3D Plasma TV.

Those who purchase the D7000 and above 3D LED TVs or the D6500 and above 3D Plasma TVs will still receive Samsung's 3D Starter Kit (SSG-3100M), which includes two pairs of 3D active glasses, promotional versions of DreamWorks Animation's complete Shrek collection on 3D Blu-ray and a voucher for Megamind 3D on Blu-ray. Customers already receiving this starter kit with a step-up TV model will not be eligible for the new promotion. Read more

Have you ever wanted to shoot side-by-side with a world renowned National Geographic photographer? You just might get your chance. Nikon just launched a new contest giving photographers the chance to win a photo excursion with National Geographic photographer, Annie Griffiths. Dubbed the "Nikon Aspire" Sweepstakes, in addition to the photo excursion, the winner will also receive a Nikon D7000 digital SLR camera and a private tutorial from a Nikon product specialist.

You can enter one time per day at www.nationalgeographic.com/nikonaspire from December 15, 2010 - January 26, 2011. The winner of the "Nikon Aspire" Sweepstakes will be announced in February, 2011. National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths will then host the winner in an exclusive photo excursion during the spring of 2011.

"We are excited to launch this new sweepstakes as another vehicle for engaging with photography enthusiasts that have a passion for capturing the world around them with great photography and videos," said Lisa Baxt, Senior Communications Manager for Nikon Inc. "Working with National Geographic, a brand with a rich history as a trusted source of content, stunning imagery, and education, we hope to continue to encourage aspiring photographers to go out, capture and share their memorable moments every day."

Nikon on Wednesday introduced the D7000, a new D-SLR camera that is packed with features that high-end photographers will love, such as a new 16.2-megapixel DX-Format CMOS sensor, new 39-point AF system as well as a new 2,016 pixel RGB 3D Matrix Metering System. It also has full 1080p HD movie capability with full-time auto focus, an ISO range of 100-6400 (expandable to 25,600), and offers six FPS shooting up to 100 shots. The D7000 sits between the Nikon D300S and Nikon D90 on Nikon’s current lineup of D-SLR cameras.

Additional features include a three-inch, 921,000-dot super-density LCD monitor with 170-degree viewing, Dual SD card slots with SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card compatibility, it accepts AF and AF-S lenses, and its new EN-EL15 battery can take up to 1050 shots when fully charged. Read more