Comments on: The most ridiculous Nikon rumor

By: MW

MW — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:17:43 +0000

that would be awesome, haha

By: bernd

bernd — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:47:58 +0000

I just thought of something. the first post gave me the idea….
the MX project, right. put the M on its side and it turns into a 3. there is the mx or (d)3x

By: [NR] admin

[NR] admin — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:56:21 +0000

Thanks! I know this rating system is not ideal, but it still gives me a general idea.

By: worminator

worminator — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:29:35 +0000

If the leaked roadmap is to believed, and on this point is would seem entirely reasonable speculation even if it isn’t, Nikon will release a DX compact camera soon.

The pic above is a demented “envisioning” but surely has a kernel of truth to it, as it’s clear as anything that Canon/Nikon/Pentax are not going to sit idle and leave this field to the G1/Pen. The only question is whether it will be fixed or interchangeable lens system.

I had a look at the PEN on the weekend btw. Better finished than the photos indicate, small and heavy. A rather clunky control system that yells “first gen!” loudly. I found the lack of an optical viewfinder disconcerting and unless using the pancake lens, the overall size/heft was not significantly different than a small dSLR. So: nice concept and good execution, but not compact enough or cheap enough to replace a compact camera and with no viewfinder it’s not going to replace a dSLR for most people either. Still it’s clear this is the space to watch.

By: Soap

Soap — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:26:03 +0000

excellent catch

By: bob

bob — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:47:58 +0000

the idea ain’t bad… the lens is way off… nearly bought an olympus ep-1 over the weekend… wouldn’t mind if nikon did a small form rangefinder type thing with ability to use F mount lenses (thru adapter)…. and leica lenses… and contax lenses…

By: NikonMan

NikonMan — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:04:02 +0000

I second that.

I noted that the “like” was way out in front for the first day or so but then the “dislike” crept up.

I wonder if they don’t dislike the fact that there is nothing new, but by clicking “dislike” they are making it likely that there will be LESS posted…

Admin keep up the good work

By: RThomas

RThomas — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:00:46 +0000

FAKE, definitely. The “H” and “A” don’t line up with the rest of the letters on the lens.

Still, that would be a nice lens spec, even on a DX camera!

By: Anon

Anon — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:46:30 +0000

That shit would’ve been awesome, though.

By: dave

dave — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:17:52 +0000

They didn’t say it was a constant f1.2. One of my P&S was advertised as having an f1.2 lens and it sure as heck isn’t constant…. wait a sec… why am I responding … that thing is laughable. And my sides are hurting. Did I miss something… was yesterday April 1st or something?

Next, we’ll be seeing a rumor about the Nikkor 12-300mm f2.8D VRII micro DC IF ED lens I’ve been wanting.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:06:09 +0000

I don’t know where else to write this, so I will write it here.
I don’t know why so many people keep hitting the “dislike, don’t post again” button. I would rather read some rumors/news than seeing no updates. Admin, please don’t pay any attention to the “don’t like.” Every article you have posted, people have hit “like” and others have hit “dislike.” As far as I’m concerned, if you don’t like something, then you have the choice to not read it. But for those that like it, they can only read it if it gets posted. So keep posting all the gossip! I love this website.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:12:30 +0000

Yes I do not believe. I keep hoping for Nikon to make a semi compact that has a DX sensor and aims at a killer price point.

Something with a form factor similar to Canon G10:

$499 = DX sensor 10MP w/short zoom
$650 = DX sensor 12MP w/short zoom

Designed to be control friendly in manual mode, aperture priority or shutter priority.

A medium format digital (MX?) would be great. Nikon should aim for square format or a camera that lets the photographer switch from 1:1 ratio or 4:3.

Not only a camera with a bigger sensor, but format variety. Keep it under 15k and it could be a hit, but make a rangefinder for 10k to 13k and it could really be big.

By: Magistos

Magistos — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:15:53 +0000

And yet, until it is small enough to wear as a special ring on my hand, with full HD and eyefi, with a seperate flash ring on my other hand, I’m not interested.

I politely call this wishful thinking.

By: Magistos

Magistos — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:12:43 +0000

What makes you think I don’t speak English, Mike? My nickname? It’s a specific misspelling of Magistus, coming from the two latin words: magister (master or chief) and magus (sorceror, priest, or wise man). That’s all.

Oh wait, trying to stir the sauce a little? Enjoy yourself, or go get a cup of coffee and relax, man. I was MUCH nicer than some of the others. (I.E. – no cursing)

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:22:20 +0000

Something tells me there is a chink in Nikon’s armour.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:21:19 +0000

Find yours as well.

Sorry, but why do people who don’t speak English post in English?

By: Fried Toast

Fried Toast — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:15:49 +0000

Berry Nais! Are they taking pre-orders? Maybe I should order two!

By: waeltklass

waeltklass — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:37:23 +0000

and I can shit pearls….

By: gcardinal

gcardinal — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:15:23 +0000

ohh crap! you cant be serious?..

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:06:05 +0000

i just got this yesterday and i found out that i can actually see the earth’s core through its viewfinder!