Wicked Cool.

Nikon announced a new DSLR yesterday - the D90. It's the first DSLR to offer a movie mode, which looks like it's very high quality. Check it out at Nikon's sample page.

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Blue Heron Farm said…
When you buy one, we'll take your old camera. ;)
August 29, 2008 at 8:07 AM
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