Monthly Archives: July 2008

Nikon D90 specs

By [NR] admin | Published: July 17, 2008

Update: this rumor got busted. I am not sure if those specs are the real deal – I found them on dpreview: An APS-C sized 12.2 megapixel cmos sensor with liveview capabilities.  Continuous shooting rated at 4 fps for 38 large/fine jpegs.  The same viewfinder as the d80.  A new 3″ LCD display with 230,000 […]

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Nikon D3 buffer upgraded?

By [NR] admin | Published: July 17, 2008

This was submitted by a reader in Germany (thanks R.) Go to http://www.nikon-muenchen.de/deutsch/318/26/117001/susy%7CD3_Buffer_FirmUp_De01.pdf/download.html Do you see something unusual on the first page? I didn’t. Than it was explained to me that the memory buffer was increased for the current D3 model without making too much noise: nikonusa.com D3 brochure, page 20: Buffer capacity 18, 12bit […]

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More leaks or more spelling mistakes?

By [NR] admin | Published: July 17, 2008

Do you remember our D3x leaks or spelling mistakes sequence? #1 #2 #3 Updated: I guess the reference here was for multiple D3s and not a model D3s. Ooops! Here is another one (thanks Peter): it seems that Mr. Scott Kelby owns a Nikon D3s: http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/scotts-gear/ Spelling Bee contest anyone?

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Nikon press conference on September 3rd

By [NR] admin | Published: July 16, 2008

A reader reported that Nikon is holding a press conference on September 3rd: “I don’t know anymore than that : Nikon will hold a press conference on September 3. That’s for sure since I received an invite. In that time frame (three weeks before kina) it’s seems safe to assume thebig news will be announced […]

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Thom Hogan writes about what’s next from Nikon

By [NR] admin | Published: July 15, 2008

In his post from July 14 Thom Hogan writes about what’s next from Nikon:   – He confirms that the next FX camera will be in D3 body (we also did not believe his previous prediction for D900) – he claims to have received that message out of Japan. – “Few f/1.4 primes” which completely confirms all […]

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Nikon to produce NEW 17-55 2.8 lens

By [NR] admin | Published: July 15, 2008

According to this post in dpreview: Grays of Westminster in London UK said they are POSSIBLY expecting a new nano coated version of the 17-55 2.8 later this year with possible VR” They even mention the phone number. Can someone in the UK call them up and confirm?

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More on Nikon@Photokina

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2008

A reader wrote us about the next release from Nikon @ Photokina: 24mm 1.4 AF-S35mm 1.4 AF-S50mm 1.4 AF-S85mm 1.4 AF-S all “G” but not DXs not as sure about the 35mm as the others No meaty info on D90 yet stay tuned. Should be D300 chip in more prosumer body with live view D3x […]

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Photokina rumors

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2008

Did someone noticed this comment from a reader on one of the posts? 24-120mm VR II – correct 70-200mm VR II – correct D3x – correct Primes – correct, 3 will be introduced with D3x D90 (d80 replacement) correct I would not have mentioned it, but I got confirmation form another source that this may […]

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