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Weekly Nikon news flash #163

[NR] admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:39:15 +0000

Nikon D800 wins the GP2012 Camera of the Year and Readers Award.

SanDisk memory card sale at B&H.
Sigma now offers up to $200 off on selected lenses with Nikon mount.
A must see: Nikon D4 vs. grizzly bear.
Nikon's financial results Q&A for the last fiscal tear.
Full frame shootout: Nikon D800/D4/Canon 5DmkIII:

Nikon D800E field test:

Nikon D800 - "One Camera: Two Perspectives":

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Weekly Nikon news flash #162

[NR] admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:49:12 +0000

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New: Lensbaby Pro effects kit for Nikon mount.
Rare lens on eBay: Nikkor Ai-S 1:5.6/13mm.
DxOMark added more lenses to their Nikon D4 test.
New version of Sofortbild released with Nikon D4/D800/D800E support.
New remote control/tethered shooting software for Nikon DSLR (still in beta).
New underwater housings for Nikon D4/D800 coming soon from Seacam.
Notice of personnel changes of directors and officers at Nikon Japan.
Nikon increased the price of Nikkor lenses in Hungary, this is the email I received from a reader:

"In April there has been a massive price raise in Hungary that affected several Nikon lenses, for example the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G AF-S IF ED VR. In March this product cost 139,889 HUF (around 480 Euros) and now it costs 198,990 HUF (around 680 Euros). This is more than 40% increase! I asked one of the vendors what caused this huge increase and they told me that Nikon "normalized" the prices, meaning, that the prices has been synchronized to the Western European price standards. In the same time this lens can be purchased on amazon.de for 500 Euros."

Nikon D800E video samples show stunning resolution in 1080p:

A detailed Canon 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800 comparison video:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #161

[NR] admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:19:28 +0000

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New: LensBling from BlackRapid - lens caps for Nikon lenses with the focal length imprinted on the back for easy access.

Adobe Photoshop CS6 starts shipping tomorrow. Update: CS6 is now available for purchase on Adobe.com.
Adobe released Camera Raw update 6.7 RC with support for Nikon D4, D800 and D800E.
New Photomatix 4.2 version released with D4/D800 support.
First underwater photographs with Nauticam NA-D800 + Nikon D800.
New batch of refurbished Nikon DSLRs at B&H.
New Nikon patent application in Japan for improving the design of the 35mm f/1.8G DX lens.

LockCircle is announced the LockPort 800 for the Nikon D800:

"The LockPort 800 is a new product developed to help avoid damaging your D800 mini HDMI camera port. The LockPort 800 protects definitely the fragile output on your camera from tough production abuse with a rock solid universal clamp and a smart mini to full-size HDMI adapter."

Weekly Nikon news flash #160

[NR] admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:55:18 +0000

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Adobe Photoshop CS6 pricing and shipping info plus 28 videos of all the new features.
60 FPS with the Nikon D3.
Refurbished Nikon D3100 kit for $419.
Full size Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G samples.
Nikon exec drugs gal in Tokyo hotel, snatches underwear.
Mosaic Engineering to offer optical low pass filter for the Nikon D800.
Nikon 85mm f/1.8G lens review.
Another Nikon 6mm f/2.8 lens is currently for sale in the UK for $161,210.
Very cool Nikon D800E and Sigma 8mm f/3.5 360° view.
Lightroom 4.1 RC2 includes support for Nikon D3200.
Nikon D4/D800 RAW files now supported in the latest Capture One software.
For D800/D800E owners: flickr increased the upload file size limits for Pro users to 50MB and up to 30MB for free accounts.

Three new tilt and shift lenses for Nikon DSLR cameras from Schneider: PC Super-ANGULON 28mm f/2.8, PC-TS Super-50mm f/2.8 ANGULON HM and PC-TS 90mm f/4.5 Macro-SYMMAR HM.

Nikon D800 & Atomos Ninja SSD recorder in action.

Weekly Nikon news flash #159

[NR] admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:53:42 +0000

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Phottix is going to release a Nikon compatible version of their Odin TTL flash trigger.

Nikon received three TIPA 2012 awards for the D5100, D800 and SB-910.

This Kipon adapter will let you use Nikon G lenses on the Fuji X-Pro1 camera - it has an aperture control ring.
Nikon Coolpix S4150 firmware update v1.1 released.
Nikon becomes #1 camera seller in the UK for the first two months of 2012.
Nikon D3s in space.
Another Canon 5D Mark III vs. Nikon D800 comparison.
New version of Microsoft Camera Codec released with support for Nikon D3100 and D7000 cameras.
After the flood in Thailand, Nikon installed "faster" machinery in their plant where the D3200 is being produced.
Interesting high ISO candlelight test (Canon 5D MkII vs. MkIII vs. Nikon D800):

Nikon D800 vs. Hasselblad H4D-40:

Weekly Nikon news flash #158

[NR] admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:38:52 +0000

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In an email to customer with existing D800 pre-orders Vistek (one of the major Canadian retailers) claims that Nikon is having "production problems" with the D800.
Nikon D800E should be now shipping to NPS orders in the US.
Collecting all Nikon D800/D4 issues in this [NR] forum thread.
New firmware update for the S9200 and S9300 Coolpix cameras.
Nikon D800E images started to show up online.

Nikon D7000 dissection by LensRental.
The new version v7.2.2 of DxO Optics now supports the Nikon D4.
Priyanka Chopra launches Nikon's summer range series in India.
Nikon India missed FY12 sales target due to the tsunami in Japan.
New: Vincent Munier in NPS Professional Insights.
Interview with Joe McNally and Bill Frakes on the Nikon D4.
Nikon D4 vs. D3s comparison.
In addition to Norway, Sweden and Denmark, the price of the Nikon D800 will be going up in Finland as well.

Weekly Nikon news flash #157

[NR] admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:54:50 +0000

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Pricing for the new Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD lens (model A007) announced: $1,299.00. Shipping are expected start at the end of June, 2012.

The new Tokina AT-X 11-16mm f/2.8 PRO DX Ⅱ lens is delayed till September.

Nikon D4/D800/D800E manuals are now available for download in the "Nikon manual viewer" app for the the iPhone.

Four Nikon products received the "Red Dot Product Design Award 2012": Nikon 1, Coolpix AW100, Coolpix P310, and the Prostaff 5 laser rangefinder.
Nikon D800 vs. Leaf Aptus 75 comparison.
Photo gallery of the Nikon factory in Sendai.
$60 million of smuggled camera equipment (including Nikon) seized in China.
You can download Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 6.7 release candidate with D4/D800/D800E support here.
A reader was told by Nikon Europe support that D4 hot pixels at high ISO (3200) are not covered by warranty.
Use a Nutella lid as a Nikon lens cap.
Nikon won an old patent lawsuit against Anvik Corporation.
The best April fools' joke this year: "Nikon focuses on supply chain innovation and makes new product distribution a snap". Here is a quote:

"In our business, it’s not enough just to produce leading-edge products,” said Arnold Kamen, Nikon’s Vice President of Operations and Customer Service. “Having the ability —and visibility —to predict how much merchandise is available and when it can be distributed makes the difference in staying ahead of customers’ needs."

Nikon moving knowhow and workers from Thailand to China (from PEN Weekly News):

"Nikon’s Thai digital camera plant, which was damaged by huge floods last autumn, has come back to the pre-flood level, according to the industry sources. ... The company is now considering transfer of DSLR assembly knowhow to China from Thailand dispatching experienced workers."

Photos from the International Space Station (ISS) - most of them were taken with Nikon D3S & D2X cameras:

Nikon D800 unboxing in Klingon:

Nikon D4 low light field test:

Nikon D4 shutter at 1000 fps:

Weekly Nikon news flash #156

[NR] admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 03:50:27 +0000

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Sigma finally announced the price and availability of their new 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM lens: $1,099; shipping will start in early May. See the full press release here.
New Nikon cashback program in the UK includes the D3100, D5100, D7000 and Nikon 1 (up to £100).
Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL II lens is now discontinued (yes, Voigtländer does make lenses for Nikon DSLR cameras).
Nikon D800 vs. Hasselblad HD4-40 vs. Leica S2 vs. Sigma SD1 image comparison at different ISO (click on images to see the samples).
Canon 85mm f/1.8 vs Nikon 85mm f/1.8.
Nikon D3100/D5100/D7000 video time limit has been located in the firmware. A new update is now available to extend the video recording time limit. If you have a Nikon D3100/D5100 camera and are willing to beta test it, see this post. Please note that this is not an official firmware update from Nikon.
The Nikon WT-5 manual is now online. See also this WT-5 alternative that costs $30.
This image was captured with a Nikon D2Xs camera (read the story here, credit: ESA/NASA, click on image for larger view):

The Nikkor 24mm PC-E lens works without any problems on the D800 - it just clears the prism housing, to use the camera in portrait mode however, you have to rotate the lens the "wrong" way (clockwise) so the adjustment knob is on the right-hand side of the camera as you operate it. If you rotate the lens to the counter-clockwise the shift adjustment knob fouls the prism housing. It's not a major issue, more a different way of working, for me at least (thanks Paul Harmer):

Weekly Nikon news flash #155

[NR] admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:25:28 +0000

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Nikon Solutions Expo will take place in Essen, Germany from April 27-28, 2012.
Save $50 on Adobe Lightroom 4 when you purchase it together with the Nikon D800.
Nikon J1/V1 firmware is now decoded/decrypted. There was a strange "SANYO Digital Camera" reference inside.
Wireless Transmitter Utility v1.3.1 released with Nikon D800/D800E support.
I was told that the Nikon D800E camera will present only 8% of the total D800 production.
Tamron filed a patent for a new 70-200mm f/2.8 lens.
Check out this collectible Nikon gear at the upcoming Tamarkin auction (starting at page 22).
Nikon WG-AS1 water guard with SB-900 flash works/fits with the Nikon D4 hot shoe (thanks Darren):

Nikon D4 wireless test with the WT-5:

Weekly Nikon news flash #154

[NR] admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:39:18 +0000

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New book: The Nikon Creative Lighting System, 2nd Edition (see press release).
Nikon D800 already on eBay.
Amazon UK changed the release date of the Nikon D800 to March 26th.
Zeiss is rumored to announce a new 70-200mm cinema lens with Nikon mount at the NAB show next month.
Nikon released firmware ver. 1.01 for their GP-N100 GPS unit for Nikon 1. Download it here.
Nikon also released IPTC Preset Manager - it's used to enter IPTC presets for cameras (D4) that embed International Press Telecommunications Council information.
The new Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX lens (Nikon mount) will be released on April 6th, 2012.
Nikon South Africa announced exclusive 5 years warranty on Nikon D7000, D5100 and D3100 DSLR bodies.
Nikon D800 hands on pre-production review by Richard Peters.
27 Nikon D200 cameras were used in the creation of the Extreme Ice Survey project.
Rare lenses on eBay: Nikkor Ai ultra wide 13mm f/5.6 lens.
The winner of the Nikon lens thermos giveaway is GJ Canave. Congratulations!

Weekly Nikon news flash #153

[NR] admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:08:01 +0000

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Nikon MB-D12 battery grip ($449.95) for Nikon D800/D800E to start shipping on April 2nd according to Amazon Germany.
Amazon best sellers list: Nikon D800 is at the #22 spot, the new Canon 5D Mark III is #83. The Nikon D800 is #1 in the camera and photo bestsellers.
Nikon D800 orders "unprecedented".
Refurbished Nikon D5000 for $329.95.
Nikon prepares robot mounted D4 for the Olympics.
Pro Nikon 1 mirrorless camera is still a "possibility".
Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 6.7 release candidate is out with Nikon D4, D800/E and new lenses support.
Nikon Camera Control Pro 2.11.0 released with Nikon D800/D800E support.
Free Nikon HD-SLR workshop during SXSW in Austin, TX - register here.
Thailand's Prime Ministers visits Nikon's factory in Sendai.
RAW files from the Nikon D800E can be downloaded from those links, or follow this link (very slow) for few D800 RAW samples. More D800/E jpeg images at different ISO are available here.

Nikon D4 roundup:

Ten high ISO NEF files from the Nikon D4 can be downloaded here. More D4 and 85mm f/1.8 NEF samples are available for download here (the download may take few hours).
Nikon D4 test images and video @PDNonline.
Nikon D4: low-light, high ISO sample images gallery @PopPhoto.
Nikon D4 studio samples @dpreview.
Behind the scenes with Corey Rich and the Nikon D4:

HOW of WHY from Corey Rich on Vimeo.

I have often said, if I wasn't a filmmaker and photographer, I would be a teacher. There's great satisfaction in sharing knowledge & experience to help spark the creative fire in others.

When Nikon approached me to be a part of the D4 release project not only did they ask me to produce a video and stills, showing off the attributes of the new camera, they were also looking for a behind the scenes video spot detailing how "WHY" came together. This was an amazing opportunity, as it allowed me to simultaneously be both a filmmaker/photographer and a teacher. Though this meant everyone in the crew had to work twice as hard, especially Dane Henry. Capturing the action behind the scenes became just as important as the hero footage and stills. "HOW of WHY" is a great illustration of everyone's hard work and ability to multitask, plus proof that we all had a lot fun along the way!

In this spirit, now is a perfect opportunity to thank the key teachers that shared their knowledge with me. Thank you Bob Porter, George Egbert, James DuPratt, Jim McNay and Greg Lewis - I am forever grateful for the time you spent helping me to find my passion for adventure and storytelling.

For more detailed information on the production of "WHY" & "HOW of WHY" and the Nikon D4, check out our blog and the Nikon Professional Services Global site.

http://news.coreyrich.com
http://nps.nikonimaging.com/movie_shooting_guide/

Weekly Nikon news flash #152

[NR] admin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:40:07 +0000

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Rare complete set of Macro Nikkor lenses for sale on eBay (includes 19mm, 35mm, 65mm and 12cm Macro Nikkor lenses). See this related review of the Nikkor 19mm f/2.8 Macro lens.
More Nikon D800 samples/crops at different ISO.
Flickr to up camera file-size limits in response to the 36MP Nikon D800.
Nikon will host several shooting activities during SXSW.
Some stores in Canada reduced the price of the D800 by $300.
In Australia (JB HiFi) consumers are now able to buy a genuine Nikon cameras online at the same price as a grey imports (source).
Rob Galbraith tested in-camera write speed of the Sony XQD cards on the Nikon D4 (the XQD cards were also delayed till March 30th):

Weekly Nikon news flash #151

[NR] admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:03:19 +0000

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PocketWizard Plus III announced.

Yongnuo released YN-560 II, YN-468II flash units for Nikon.

Redrockmicro Limited Edition Nikon Gold rig.
Rare Nikon rangefinder 3.5/3.5cm stereo outfit for sale on eBay.
The results of the Nikon D800 sensor poll: 42% prefer the 36MP sensor vs. 58% for the 16MP sensor (based on over 24k votes).
More images from the Nikon Sendai production line.
Job opening: Nikon Product Life Cycle Manager (NY, USA). Contact me if you get it.
If you have missed this post, here is Nikon's own coverage of the CP+ show.
Nikon D2x DIY shutter repair videos.
The maker of this short film won a Nikon D800 plus $6,000 worth of lenses:

New Nikon D4 promo video:

Weekly Nikon news flash #150

[NR] admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:46:59 +0000

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Not sure why Nikon Finland has this fake D800 picture on their front page. Somebody even photoshopped the lens...

Nikon updated their online image sharing and storage service MyPicturetown. The new features include Facebook and Twitter integrations plus newly added design templates (source).

White painted Nikon lenses (read more).
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC lens (Nikon mount) is now available for pre-order. This is the same as the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 lens.
Rare Nikkor 6mm f/5.6 220° degree fisheye lens on eBay.
Nikon buying guide updated.
Nikon WT-5 at the FCC.
Updated Nikon NPS Canada membership benefits.
Nikon G mount lens adapter for Pentax Q mirrorless cameras announced.
Nikon Surf Photo Award 2012.
Samuel Aranda from Spain won the World Press Photo of the Year 2011 with this image taken on a Nikon D700 and a Nikon 35mm f/2D AF lens.
Wide angle lens comparison: APS-C vs. Nikon 1 vs. 4/3 sensor at DxOMark:

Weekly Nikon news flash #149

[NR] admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:41:29 +0000

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Tokina 12mm-24mm f/4.0 PRO DX lens price drop, now $449.

The new Nikon Coolpix instant rebate program includes the old P300 model.

Refurbished Nikon D3100 kit for $450.

Remember that secret presentation in an armored truck during CES ? It was for the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera.
The Sigma APO 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens should start shipping this Spring.
Sigma is not sure whether they will produce lenses for the Nikon 1 mirrorless system (they already announced lenses for Sony NEX and m4/3).
What goes on inside Nikon's Sendai factory by Cnet.
Oh no he didn't: James Loader, product manager for the Nikon Coolpix line said this about the new Canon G1x camera (FYI: DxOMark ranked the G1x to have 2x better ISO performance than the Nikon V1 and 4x better than the P7100):

"The G1 X, at that price point, is a super kind of niche market, just for Canon fanboys if I'm completely honest. It's not something that I anticipated from them."

Nikon is confident that it will regain a 50% DLSR market share in Malaysia.
Press release: Nikon and Warner Music Group team up to rock South By Southwest (SXSW) with star-studded three-day music residency.
From Nikon's Q3 Q&A session about their mirrorless camera:

"Q: What can you tell about the sales of the Nikon 1 series?

A: Although we received some negative feedback in connection with the size of the image sensor for Nikon 1 at the time of launch, as customers experienced the quality of the AF response time, movie recording, picture quality and body size, the Nikon 1 has been highly appreciated. As a result, the J1 model achieved top market share in the United States, from 11 countries across Europe and in China for the month of December and we believe this product will trigger steady demand in so-called mirrorless interchangeable lens camera market. We plan to continue to expand on this market by adding more attractive features and building on our product lineup in the future."

Nikon D4

D-Town TV episode 104 is all about the Nikon D4 (also shot with a D4).
New Nikon D4 video "Elusive Shadows" by Vincent Munier (under the news section link).
Two Nikon D4 test videos by Johnnie Behiri:

24h in 25p-night Shot with Nikon D4 from Johnnie Behiri on Vimeo.

Nikon D4 (pre production model), first impression by Johnnie Behiri

For "24h in 25p-day" please go to: http://vimeo.com/35858338

I was lucky enough having the Nikon D4 (pre production model) for 24 hours. My original plan was to shoot a short feature with it and by doing so, check its strength and weaknesses, but the short notice confirming having the camera left me no choice but run a very “simple test” one that might not satisfy all….

I’ve divided the test to “night and day shots”. Both videos are NOT color corrected. I wanted to share with the community what I got out of the camera. (CC versions might follow). For my eyes, up to ISO 1000 the camera produces clean video images. Also, please take a look at “24h in25p”-night, 0:49min. Surprise, the “rolling shutter” effect is almost a thing of the past!

Obviously having the camera for such a short time did not allow me to master it. I truly hope some of the short comings I discovered are due to my lack of “Nikon experience”. Hopefully those are not “short comings” after all….

My decision was to shoot with 2 prime lenses. The reason was to see how useful and functional the “crop” function is. So everything you see (but the Capoeira shots) was done with the Nikon 20mm+85mm lenses.

What to like about this camera?

I liked what I saw, though hoped I could get a bit more sharper image. I would love to experiment more and get even better results if possible.

Audio quality: It is very nice. I dare to say that the D4 is producing a cleaner sound then my Tascam DR-100.
Needless to say that the headphone socket is a real treat…
“Crop factor”: I can’t say enough good things about this function. Simply put, AMAZING! By the way, Nikon representative told me that the best video quality produced by that camera is on the 2.7 crop factor so this setting is a default. You are able to toggle between “full screen” and “1.5 crop factor” as a second option.

Things I would love Nikon to review and hopefully change in a firmware update if possible:

It is unfortunate but sound levels can not be adjusted after starting recording.
When switching the camera on in video mode, there is ALWAYS a need to press the LV button BEFORE being able to actually shoot video.
Clear HDMI output is great but when an external EVF is connected, there is a need to see some information there. I couldn’t find a way to “overlay” the info in my Cineroid EVF for comfortable shooting.
Also, when shooting with an External EVF connected to the camera via HDMI, I could not find a way to turn the camera LCD off. At times I am not interested that others will see what I’m shooting or just would like to save a bit more of the battery life.
In some occasions, there is a delay after pressing the record button between the LCD screen and the external EVF. The EVF will go blank for a second or 2 before you see what you are recording.
There is a way to assign 2 front buttons for a smooth aperture control. This is a nice feature. The problem is that the changes are so quick that I ended up pressing the button in steps so the end result is like using a “clicked” aperture ring on a manual lens. Welcome feature, wish it had a “slower response”.
Crop factor changes: As amazing this feature is, there is no way to operate it “on the fly”. There is always a need to fiddle within the menu in order to access and change the settings. This feature should definitely be accessed easily.
WB settings: There is no way to see the WB settings on the LCD screen only down at the battery pack compartment window.

Other notes:

My Cineroid EVF showed 1080i signal before hitting the record button and 720p right after pressing it. So I guess clean 720p signal can be output to an external device if you are interested in recording HD ready resolution while simultaneously filming into a memory card…..
All footage was shot in natural picture profile setting in1080/25p

Equipment used:

Nikon D4 pre production model firmware 1.0
Lenses- Nikkor 2omm f/2.8, 85mm f1.8, 14-24mm, 70-200mm
Rig-O’Connor (All but the Vocas handle)
EVF-Cineroid
Tripod-Sachtler DV8 SB
Camera bags- Kata DR-465i and FlyBy 76
Light craft Fader ND

A special thanks to my trainee assistant Claudia for doing at most for helping during this long day! Also, a big thank you to professor David and his team for preforming a short Capoeira theme for us. More about their school: http://suldabahia.at/. Johnnie Behiri is a BBC freelance cameraman operating from Vienna, Austria. When not working for the BBC, Johnnie films documentaries, commercials, music videos, and testimonial/marketing videos for other broadcasters and clients.

Weekly Nikon news flash #148

[NR] admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:35:51 +0000

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Nikon 1 cash back program in the UK. In the US Amazon offers up to $150 off Nikon 1 cameras.

Kenko announced a new 400mm f/8 mirror lens for F mount.
Nikon V1 + FT1 + TC2.0x + 600mm lens = 3250mm equivalent.
If you don't like the fact that Nikon will stop selling parts to independent stores, you can sign this petition.
Nikon Middle East sales subsidiary established with a location in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Nikon Q3 financial results are now published online.
Nikon's D800 press event in London will take place in Glaziers Hall. Nice place!
The employee purchase program is back at Ritz Camera (it was suspended after the floods in Thailand):

Nikon facilities in South Africa:

Weekly Nikon news flash #147

[NR] admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:33:56 +0000

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Tokina 12mm-24mm f/4 lens with Nikon mount is currently $75 off.
B&H is now also taking pre-orders for the 16GB and 32GB XQD cards.
Refurbished Nikon D5100 kit for $589.95.
Rare Nikon Repro NIKKOR 85mm f/1.0 lens on eBay. Read more here.
European Samyang 24mm f/1.4 D AS UMC price announced: EUR 625 for the Nikon mount version.
"Sendai Nikon Plaza" now opened.
Did you know that Nikon has a "Learn & Explore Tip of the Day" (RSS feed also available).
After the Fotodiox report from last week, here is another Nikon 14-24 mm f/2.8 lens filter solution from LucrOit (price: $350):

On the 2012 CES show, JVC displayed a 4k camera prototype with Nikon F-mount:

New video shot with the Nikon D4 by Joe McNally:

Behind the scenes video:

Nikon F70 manufacturing videos - old but interesting footage:

Weekly Nikon news flash #146

[NR] admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:20:46 +0000

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New filter solution for the Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 lens from Fotodiox. Two different options are available on Amazon: filter adapter + lens Cap + ND4 + ND8 filters kit and filter adapter + lens Cap + CPL filter kit.

15% off any order from BorrowLenses with coupon code winter15. Offer valid till January 31st, 2011.

New social network for photographers: PixelPeers.com.

Phottix currently has 5% discount on all purchases from the their online store - use coupon code NY2012 during checkout (valid till January 30, 2012).
Rare Nikon 2000mm f/11 MF reflex lens on eBay again.
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens review (Nikon mount).
"Introducing the Nikon D4" free webinar on January 25th, 2012 at 2pm GMT.
Nikon is committed to optical viewfinders.
It seems that the Nikon 1 is selling better than the Panasonic GX1. On BCN Ranking the Nikon J1 is at the #4 spot for last week (BCN Ranking collects retail store sales data from approximately 2/3 of total Japan retail stores).
Photojojo now sells burrito lens wraps in their online store:

Nikon Asia launches a new iPhone app (not available in the US):

Another epic battle:

Weekly Nikon news flash #145

[NR] admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:46:57 +0000

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New Nikon V1 book now available for pre-order.

Another Nikon Wireless TTL flash trigger alternative from Pixel. It's available for sale on eBay.
Some readers who pre-ordered the 85mm f/1.8 lens from Amazon received an estimated arrival date: February 3- 27, 2012. The lens was initially scheduled to start shipping in March, 2012.
New version of Color Efex is released - it should fix the previously reported issues with the latest Capture NX 64-bit version.
Nikon J1 recently sold the most units in one week than had previously ever been achieved by any mirrorless camera (source).
Belgian King spotted with a Nikon D700.

This is not a new Nikon lens as reported by several websites, including Yahoo News. This is an old Sony prototype that was displayed at CES 2012 and PDN PhotoPlus expo 2010.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Beta now available for download.

Weekly Nikon news flash #144

[NR] admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:32:37 +0000

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The Fantasea FP7100 underwater housing for Nikon Coolpix P7100 is now available on this brand new website. The price is $399.95.
Rare Nikon rangefinder Nikkor 1000mm f/6.3 lens on eBay.
Wallimex F mount tilt adapter for Sony NEX mount and m43 mount available on eBay.
Nikon SB-910 Speedligh manual now available for download.
Vincent Munier tested the Nikon D4 in Tibet.
Frozen Nikon DSLR.
Who needs the latest camera equipment? This picture captured with a Nikon D200 won an international photo competition.
Nikon D3S + 600mm lens + 2x converter captured this image of the International Space Station next to the Moon. The camera settings were: 1/1600 @ f/8, ISO 2500 on high continuous burst.
More Nikon D4 high ISO samples.
New remote shutter controlfor Nikon DLSR: