Monthly Archives: July 2008

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 […]

Posted in Nikon D3x, Nikon D90, Nikon Lenses | 14 Comments

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 […]

Posted in Nikon D3x, Nikon D90, Nikon Lenses | 42 Comments

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 […]

Posted in Nikon D3x, Nikon D90, Nikon Lenses | 27 Comments

“The Nikon D700, D3x and the end of Moore’s law”

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

Slow day for Nikon rumors. I found this article about the future of digital photography very interesting and decided to share it: The Nikon D700, D3x and the end of Moore’s law Enjoy!

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Fake pictures of 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII lens

By [NR] admin | Published: July 10, 2008

Yes, they are fake but the rumor about new 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII lens is still out there. Here are the fakes (not even a poll is needed here):

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