Starting today, the Nikonians Academy will be launching its successful and highly regarded Nikon-related training workshops in Europe. Paricipants can learn everything there is to know about their Nikon DSLR camera, Nikon i-TTL flash system and Nikon software (Nikon Capture NX2).

Launching first in the United Kingdom, and then later in the Netherlands and Belgium, participants can register for workshops for the D300/D300s, the D700/D3, the D80/D90 and the iTTL flash system. These workshops have been well received and raved about in the USA for several years and now they will available in Europe as well.

The first full day courses will take place in London, Birmingham and Manchester, led by experienced pro photographer and instructor John McDonald.

Workshops in The Netherlands and Belgium will soon follow, held by Head Instructor Hayo Baan.

Visit Nikonians Academy web page to find out more

Nikon UK is celebrating the start of the new term with an exciting new promotion offering students 10% cashback on Nikon equipment.

From 1st September – 31st October 2010 (inclusive) full time students, lecturers or technicians attending or teaching a higher education photographic or media course in the UK and the Republic of Ireland are entitled to claim 10% cashback on any Nikon equipment in a single transaction.

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Sigma has announced the availability of their 70-200mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM zoom lens for Nikon SLR cameras. The lens offers optical stabilization (OS), special "FLD" and "SLD" glass elements for improved optical performance, and a 9 blade aperture among other things. Suggested retail price is $2,470US.

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Photographer and blogger Bob Krist has written one of the first reviews of Nikon's new 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 FX format zoom lens and also posted some sample photos. According to Bob, this new lens is even better than Nikon's 18-200mm DX zoom.

I have to say that this lens, along with the venerable 18-200mm Nikkor, has completely turned my head around when it comes to the viability of a variable aperture uni-zoom as a professional tool. This one, in particular, blew my mind and spun my head around 360 degrees…(think Linda Blair in The Exorcist!). I couldn’t find a downside to it.

-Bob Krist

Read Bob Krist's full review here

For more sample photo's taken with Nikon's spiffy new 28-300mm VRII lens, checkout this Flickr photoset from Lindsey Silverman.

Nikon announced 4 new lenses today and a new entry-level digital SLR body.  Here are the products that were announced:

Nikon's latest Coolpix model offers an improved internal projector that can project both still images and movies from either the camera or a computer connected to the camera via USB.

Some other details:

• 14.1 megapixels
• 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 28 - 140mm)
• VR vibration reduction
• 3" touch-panel LCD
• Records HD (720p) movies
• ISO up to 6400
• $349.99 (MSRP USA)

Take the editing and sharing ease of Photoshop.com wherever you go. Adobe Photoshop Express software for iPhone, iPad and Android is more than a mobile photo editor, it lets you upload, view and share your photos. Click here to find out more.

Music photographer Todd Owyoung provides an informative review of Nikon's latest 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII zoom lens from the point of view of a live music and concert photographer. Check out the review here.

ALL NEW DIGITAL SEMINARS
2010-2011 PROGRAM

The Nikon School is offering three separate seminars in the USA (several different cities) during 2010-2011:

• Introduction to Digital SLR Photography
• Next Steps: Color, Light, Technology
• Photo Editing with Nikon's Capture NX 2

Find out about the Nikon School here

Here's a cool gift idea for the Nikon geek: a coffee mug/thermos made to look exactly like the 24-70 f2.8 zoom lens. $23US plus shipping. Order here.