Monthly Archives: September 2008

Cool Nikon p0rn

By [NR] admin | Published: September 5, 2008

Watch a $5000 Nikon D3 DSLR Fire in Ultra Slow Motion 100 Remotely-Controlled Cameras All Gunning to Capture the Same Moment

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The crystal ball strikes back

By [NR] admin | Published: September 5, 2008

Crystal ball coincidence? Probably, but still an interesting observation (brought to you by Bob) see the images here and here and judge for yourself (the D800 picture is old and probably fake).

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More Otoji leaks

By [NR] admin | Published: September 5, 2008

I received another cryptic message about the Otoji project: The initial problem of the difference in flange register between both standards is addressed by the automatic repositioning of the focal plane of the sensor unit. The adjustment is made automatically when the adapter is mounted. The mirrorless design allows for adequate space to accomplish this while […]

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Interesting commentary based on the MF rumors

By [NR] admin | Published: September 4, 2008

http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/09/nikon-readying.html

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Wrap up of today’s rumors

By [NR] admin | Published: September 3, 2008

Very busy day today. This is what happened in a nutshell (thanks to all readers that emailed us): I am still getting reports that there was a Nikon press conference in France on Sept 3rd. Anyone? “Nikon UK is pleased to announce the versatile Zoom-Nikkor AF-S DX VRIII IF-ED 18-165mm f/3.5-8G” – what is this […]

Posted in Nikon D3x, Nikon D4, Nikon D800, Nikon Humor Rumor, Nikon Lenses | Tagged , | 17 Comments

Nikon D4 available for pre-order in France

By [NR] admin | Published: September 3, 2008

We’ve seen weird posts from this site before. Now they have another one – Nikon D4: Here is the link. Apparently this is a well known photo equipment site in France (please correct me if I am wrong). True or fiction or maybe they are just desperate for traffic?

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3 new Nikon lenses confirmed for Photokina

By [NR] admin | Published: September 2, 2008

Today I got a confirmation on at least 3 lenses (released at Photokina): AF-S 50mm 1.4 G – replacement is coming (confirmed) AF-S 85mm 1.4 G – replacement is coming (confirmed) AF-S 70-200mm 2,8 VRII – replacement is coming (confirmed) No confirmations yet on the AF-S 28mm 2.8 and on the AF-S 80-400mm 4.5-5.6 (this may […]

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