B&H is now taking pre-orders for the new Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera. For all available V2 colors/kits, check this link. More pre-order options available at Amazon and Adorama. The black and white Nikon SB-N7 Speedlight flash for Nikon 1 V1 & V2 models is now also listed for pre-order. For all UK readers: in addition [...]
Nikon officially announced a new Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera, Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens and SB-N7 Speedlight for Nikon 1 system. Related links: Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens at Nikon.com | Nikon Imaging | Sample images | Price: $1,3999 Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera at Nikon.com | Nikon Imaging | Sample images | See the different kit prices Nikon SB-N7 Speedlight flash at [...]
Nikon to Develop Three New 1 NIKKOR Lenses for the Nikon 1 Advanced Camera with Interchangable Lens System TOKYO, JAPAN – Today, Nikon Corporation announced the development of three new lenses for the Nikon 1 Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens System. These lenses will be welcomed additions to the current lineup of popular 1 NIKKOR lenses, [...]
Few hours before the official announcement, here are the latest Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera specifications:
In approximately 24 hours I expect Nikon will announce a new Nikon 1 V2 camera and a Nikkor 70-200mm f/4 full frame lens with the next generation VR. In addition, the company is expected to reveal plans for the future development of three new lenses for their mirrorless cameras. The official announcement should be on October 24th, but in [...]
US patent D665005 filed by Nikon is probably for the upcoming 1 Nikkor 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens. As you can see from the drawings, the controls on the lens are slightly different then the current 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom lens. There seems to be also a new switch on the side:
In addition to the Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera and Nikkor 70-200mm f/4 lens, on October 24th Nikon will officially announce also the development of three new 1 Nikkor lenses: 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 1 Nikkor 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 1 Nikkor 10-100mm f/4-5.6 In the past two years Nikon has filed at least two patents (2012-185263 and 2012-98706) for a [...]
It seems that the date for next official Nikon announcement will be October 24th, 2012. As usual, the actual announcement may vary ±1 day depending on your geolocation. I do not expect any surprises, we will probably see the new Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera and maybe some additional accessories (the new remote control for example). [NR] probability rating: [...]
