MELVILLE, NY: Nikon is celebrating the HD capabilities of the Nikon D5000, with the launch of its first online film festival aimed at creating an ongoing dialogue with consumers via social media.

The user-generated online contest, at www.nikonfestival.com, challenges aspiring filmmakers to upload short-form video based on the theme, “A Day through your Lens.” In a nod to Twitter's 140-character limit, the videos can run up to 140-seconds in length. A panel of celebrity judges will select a winner for ...