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James Markus is voted "Tops in GR" in the Photographer catagory
Wow, I don't know what to say. I didn't even know mlive and the Grand Rapids Press were
running a poll the last two months of 2008 - let alone that I appeared in that poll. Thanks
for the votes!
February 1st 2009
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Nikon releases the D3X a 24.5 megapixel Camera at $8000 MSRP
When you release a high pixel count camera into a market that now has three other models
within that category...and two of those models are about $2800. Coupled with your reduced
R&D by re-using a proven great body (the D3) + you want market share, and as many sales
as possible...then naturally you would pick a competitive price. You can't pretend you are the
only kid on the block with such an offering. Canon used up that cache all by itself...and it is
gone forever...barring some other techno development. I honestly think the D3X is over priced,
and that does not make it a good value in my opinion.
Nikon will sell D3X's, but they could have sold a lot more. They could have put even more
pressure on Canon for market share.They could have made a compelling argument that
Nikon was the leader, and best value in this category. If the price (MSRP) had been like
ALL the other "X" cameras ($5000-$5500) it would have been a continuation of the wonderful
moves made over the last year. This stalls that. Instead, they make the marketing leap (and
it is a huge leap) to claim medium digital format IQ with a non medium format sensor to justify
a price. It may perform at the low end of MF, but lets not kid ourselves. I think Nikon's adoption
of Canon's pricing model is being interpreted as greed by Nikon users, and that is damage to a
brand to which I am a fan.
As of January 2009 the early adopters of the D3X are claiming it has the best image quality of
any DSLR on the market.
December 2008 - Nikon release
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James Markus Photography llc is a reality!
I made my goal of opening within a month of leaving the Grand Rapids Press - barely.
My muscles ache all over from moving furniture, building frames, printing huge prints,
setting up computers/software, painting walls, and spending lots of money. (They say
you have to spend money to make money - I'll report back on that one.) I want to thank
my wife and kids who donated lots of energy, and effort into making this all possible.
November 3rd 2008 - Full screen studio tour
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I Left the Press
I'm scared and excited. Many plans to set in motion, and some are already running.
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James Markus Photography.com Launches
Site is under construction, but look for more changes in the coming weeks.
July 2008 - James Markus Photography.com
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Nikon Announces the D700
Nikon blends the full frame goodness of the D3 with virtually all the features of both
the D300 and D3 into one package.
June 2008 - Nikon D700 Release
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PhotoNet Gallery
PhotoNet is one of the oldest online photographer sites. Begun in 1993 PhotoNet
boasts over 600,000 registered members. The site is unique in that members can
rate each others work.
January 2008 - My PhotoNet Galleries
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Gallery on Fred Miranda.com
On FM you can view my galleries there by following this link. FM boasts over 185,000
registered members. Fred Miranda is one of the most aestheticly pleasing photo sites
on the web.
December 2007 - My FM Galleries
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Article on the State Theatre, Sydney Australia
I have finished the photos and article about the State Theatre. A tour was provided by
Justin Brash in August and he provided many fascinating facts which I combined with
info gleaned from the net.
October 2007 - State Theatre Article
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Nikon Announces two new cameras that will revolutionize digital photography
The announced D3 full frame sensor, and D300 DX sized sensor cameras are due
to ship this week (third week of Nov). The cameras have many new wonderful features
like low noise, new auto focus systems, and incredibly high ISO performance. Visit
Nikon USA to read more
August 2007 - Information on the Nikon D3 & D300
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Photoshelter Gallery
Photoshelter is a pro photographer stock agency which also offers the service of online
storage of full resolution photos accessible from anywhere in the world.
May 2007 - My Photoshelter Galleries
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I want to help you find the photo you need.
The whole point of stock photography is to find the exact photo you need. If you can not
find the image you need here on Photomatter - then follow this link to access millions of
other stock photos. Over 53,000 buyers purchase, and request photos through.>>>
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Wow, I don't know what to say. I didn't even know mlive and the Grand Rapids Press were
running a poll the last two months of 2008 - let alone that I appeared in that poll. Thanks
for the votes!
February 1st 2009
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Nikon releases the D3X a 24.5 megapixel Camera at $8000 MSRP
When you release a high pixel count camera into a market that now has three other models
within that category...and two of those models are about $2800. Coupled with your reduced
R&D by re-using a proven great body (the D3) + you want market share, and as many sales
as possible...then naturally you would pick a competitive price. You can't pretend you are the
only kid on the block with such an offering. Canon used up that cache all by itself...and it is
gone forever...barring some other techno development. I honestly think the D3X is over priced,
and that does not make it a good value in my opinion.
Nikon will sell D3X's, but they could have sold a lot more. They could have put even more
pressure on Canon for market share.They could have made a compelling argument that
Nikon was the leader, and best value in this category. If the price (MSRP) had been like
ALL the other "X" cameras ($5000-$5500) it would have been a continuation of the wonderful
moves made over the last year. This stalls that. Instead, they make the marketing leap (and
it is a huge leap) to claim medium digital format IQ with a non medium format sensor to justify
a price. It may perform at the low end of MF, but lets not kid ourselves. I think Nikon's adoption
of Canon's pricing model is being interpreted as greed by Nikon users, and that is damage to a
brand to which I am a fan.
As of January 2009 the early adopters of the D3X are claiming it has the best image quality of
any DSLR on the market.
December 2008 - Nikon release
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
James Markus Photography llc is a reality!
I made my goal of opening within a month of leaving the Grand Rapids Press - barely.
My muscles ache all over from moving furniture, building frames, printing huge prints,
setting up computers/software, painting walls, and spending lots of money. (They say
you have to spend money to make money - I'll report back on that one.) I want to thank
my wife and kids who donated lots of energy, and effort into making this all possible.
November 3rd 2008 - Full screen studio tour
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
I Left the Press
I'm scared and excited. Many plans to set in motion, and some are already running.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
James Markus Photography.com Launches
Site is under construction, but look for more changes in the coming weeks.
July 2008 - James Markus Photography.com
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Nikon Announces the D700
Nikon blends the full frame goodness of the D3 with virtually all the features of both
the D300 and D3 into one package.
June 2008 - Nikon D700 Release
____________________________________________________________________________________________
PhotoNet Gallery
PhotoNet is one of the oldest online photographer sites. Begun in 1993 PhotoNet
boasts over 600,000 registered members. The site is unique in that members can
rate each others work.
January 2008 - My PhotoNet Galleries
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Gallery on Fred Miranda.com
On FM you can view my galleries there by following this link. FM boasts over 185,000
registered members. Fred Miranda is one of the most aestheticly pleasing photo sites
on the web.
December 2007 - My FM Galleries
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Article on the State Theatre, Sydney Australia
I have finished the photos and article about the State Theatre. A tour was provided by
Justin Brash in August and he provided many fascinating facts which I combined with
info gleaned from the net.
October 2007 - State Theatre Article
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Nikon Announces two new cameras that will revolutionize digital photography
The announced D3 full frame sensor, and D300 DX sized sensor cameras are due
to ship this week (third week of Nov). The cameras have many new wonderful features
like low noise, new auto focus systems, and incredibly high ISO performance. Visit
Nikon USA to read more
August 2007 - Information on the Nikon D3 & D300
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Photoshelter Gallery
Photoshelter is a pro photographer stock agency which also offers the service of online
storage of full resolution photos accessible from anywhere in the world.
May 2007 - My Photoshelter Galleries
____________________________________________________________________________________________
I want to help you find the photo you need.
The whole point of stock photography is to find the exact photo you need. If you can not
find the image you need here on Photomatter - then follow this link to access millions of
other stock photos. Over 53,000 buyers purchase, and request photos through.>>>
____________________________________________________________________________________________