Monthly Archives: September 2010

Weekly Nikon related news/links #75

By [NR] admin | Published: September 12, 2010

Nikon necklace anyone? Another reason why Nikon may have pushed the released of their 35mm f/1.4 lens – the rumor is that Samyang will release their own 35mm f/1.4 at Photokina, Nikon mount is expected (Zeiss already announced their 35mm f/1.4 lens few weeks ago). Application period for Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011 begins. Compact [...]

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After the D7000, Nikon D90 will still be available till the end of 2010

By [NR] admin | Published: September 12, 2010

After the D7000 gets announced next week, its predecessor (Nikon D90) will still be available in stores till the end of the year. It is interesting that the Nikon D7000 is considered to be a model between the D90 and the D300s. Almost all previous specs indicated a body superior to the D300s. Maybe we are missing something. [...]

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Nikon working on a carbon fibre SLR body?

By [NR] admin | Published: September 10, 2010

An interesting anonymous tip I received few days ago (edited): “For the last few months Nikon has been working on a carbon fibre body for a Nikon pro-level DSLR. They are specifically looking at the manufacture of a resin-infused 3D woven CFRP body as well as fatigue testing of some CFRP components. The body appears would be [...]

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Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: September 10, 2010

Today Amazon started shipping the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens. If you have pre-ordered it, expect delivery early next week. Some related links: Review of the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens can be found here More samples Samples at different f stops Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G group on flickr:

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Some Nikon Speedlight SB-700 details

By [NR] admin | Published: September 9, 2010

Some small details about the rumored Nikon Speedlight SB-700: it will have various illumination patterns (center-weighted, even and normal); the color gels will communicate the type of gel inserted to the camera and the white balance will be set automatically. That’s all for now.

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It’s getting interesting: a possible third Nikon announcement?

By [NR] admin | Published: September 8, 2010

After the upcoming announcement on September 15th, Nikon may have another announcement on September 20th, one day before the start of Photokina. Back in 2008, Nikon announced the new 50mm 1.4 lens the day before the start of Photokina. If true, the potential candidates for this third announcement are the new Nikon EVIL system or a new full frame [...]

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