New vertical battery grip for Nikon D3100: Another interesting Nikon lens on eBay – Repro Nikkor 85mm F1 lens for 1:1 Macro: Lensbaby announces a new SLR lens - The Composer Pro: New Nikon camera cases at Nikon Direct (Japan): Nikon Russia opened a new service center in Moscow:
Tecnofotografia published a new Nikon D800 design concept that features a wireless screen, replaceable rubber cover that fits the shape of your hand, rotating grip for video recording that simulates holding a camcorder and more:
Yesterday Nikon had to shut down their production at two plants again after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake (source): “Nikon suspended production at two plants in Miyagi, the prefecture closest to the earthquake’s epicenter off the coast of northeastern Japan. The company is assessing damage at the plants, said Sayaka Suzuki, a spokeswoman for the Tokyo-based [...]
Nikon NPS in the Czech Republic has an interesting and detailed list of photo equipment that can be registered with NPS (Nikon Professional Services). More interesting is the date listed next to each product, after which the product can no longer be registered with NPS. The speculation is that with a little bit of imagination, you could use this list [...]
Some images taken with the D5100 at ISO 25600. Nikon D5100 shipments to stores are scheduled for April 17. Sales are expected to start on/around April 21st. Dealer’s cost for the Nikon D5100: $719 for body only and $809 for the 18-55 lens kit. In less than 48 hours, the Nikon D5100 moved to #3 spots [...]
The next Westlicht Photographica auction will take place on May 28th in Vienna, Austria. Here are some of the highlights in the Nikon section: Nikon I No. 60924 (1948) The earliest known surviving production Nikon in the world! Nikon started in March,1948 to assemble (serial number 60922), this is one of two cameras made in April, 1948 [...]
