Monthly Archives: November 2009

New Nikon prices in Canada

By [NR] admin | Published: November 16, 2009

As reported previously Nikon Canada did reduce their prices today. I still have not received the full price list but a NR reader copied the prices last night from Nikon’s website and then compared them with the new prices from this morning – thanks Ludwig. Here is the list (lenses only, this list is not official, it may [...]

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Eight Zeiss lenses to be updated with electronic CPU contacts for Nikon (ZF.2)

By [NR] admin | Published: November 16, 2009

Focus will still be manual, but now “these new Zeiss lenses support all- important operations such as the automatic mechanisms for time, aperture setting and program. The CPU also supports manual exposure settings, including those for camera casings that are not AI-compatible. Since the lens now transmits the EXIF data such as manufacturer, date, metering system and [...]

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Nikon related links/news

By [NR] admin | Published: November 15, 2009

Another D3s with 70-200 VR II hands on review with sample shots. Nikon D3s and D700 comparison at different ISO. Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the Nikon Ambassador Program. Windows 7 users still waiting for Capture NX2 fix (source). View NX update for Snow Leopard is also not yet available (source). Lee Filters set [...]

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Rumor: Nikon price decrease in Canada on Monday

By [NR] admin | Published: November 15, 2009

Update: this price decrease is basically an adjustment based on the exchange rate. For our fellow Canadians – the rumor is that Nikon Canada will decrease their prices on Monday. If true, I will have the new Nikon price list online on Monday (November 16, 2009). NR rating system: 75% probability

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Rumor: Nikon D4 in primary field trials

By [NR] admin | Published: November 14, 2009

This comment about a Nikon D4 camera being currently field tested was posted on the d-spot.co.il forum by an active user (with 821 previous posts if this is an indication of anything): “Initial Information I received from a senior Nikon position in the USA, that Nikon D4 is already under primary field trial .FF sensor [...]

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The first Nikon D3s was shipped yesterday in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2009

Update: Moose Peterson has an update on the D3s and 70-200 VRII combo. Yesterday B&H shipped their first Nikon D3s. Also yesterday, Mosse Peterson was in New York and also got his D3s and 70-200 f/2.8 VRII lens, so I really think the first batch is already here and shipping. The Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VRII lens has moved to “accepting [...]

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