Monthly Archives: May 2011

The first Nikon camera to be “canceled” because of the disaster in Japan: Coolpix S4100

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Update: this cancelation may not be valid for all countries. The Nikon Coolpix S6100 camera was also canceled in some countries. In the US, both models seems to be available. Nikon Japan just posted on their website that the Coolpix S4100 camera is “canceled” (not sure about the exact translation) as a result of the [...]

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New product releases in the next 6 months according to Nikon Australia national sales manager

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Nikon Australia has a new national sales manager and he is looking forward to new product announcements in the next 6 months – this is what David Allen told current.com.au: “Allen outlined a number of key goals Nikon wants to achieve in the next six months. These include market share improvements, new product releases, greater engagement [...]

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Review of the latest Nikon patents

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Nikon filed a patent in Japan for a full frame 55-300mm f/2.8-4 lens:

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Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens (Nikon F Mount) to start shipping in few days

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B&H is now taking pre-orders for the latest Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF.2 lens (F mount). This is an indication that the lens will start shipping in the next few days. The initial release date was February, 2011. More details and technical specifications on the this Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 can be found here. Update: some sample images [...]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #109

This has been a slow week, which is typical after an official announcement. Here are few links and videos worth mentioning: Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC lens now available for sale (Nikon mount). PMA/CliQ show now moved to January, 2012. New “Welcome to our world” website from Nikon is now online. Painted Nikon D7000 cameras. DIY: [...]

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