Monthly Archives: February 2009

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX

By [NR] admin | Published: February 6, 2009

I got multiple leads on this one – it doesn’t make sense to me why Nikon would introduce a DX prime lens, but here it is with a grain of salt: “Nikon is about to present a new lens on Monday the 16th; Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX (yes, a DX lens, not FX […]

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Nikon’s “Look Good in Pictures” goes 30 episodes strong

By [NR] admin | Published: February 6, 2009

Strong enough for an official Nikon press release. All episodes can be found here – I am sure everyone will be trilled to see them all. Here, for example, is a very educational video named “Bravery in Bathing Suits”.

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Nikon D400 specs – 24MP, touchscreen?

By [NR] admin | Published: February 6, 2009

Model     D400 (single) Time to market     2009 Digital camera type     SLR Digital Cameras Effective Pixels     24,400,000 pixels Optical zoom multiples     Depending on the lens may be Operating mode     With full manual functions Sensor type     CMOS sensor LCD screen size     3.5 inches LCD screen features     Touch Screen Viewfinder type     Optical viewfinder Lens Type     Lenses Exposure mode    […]

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Nikon cuts annual forecasts by 68% on lower demand

By [NR] admin | Published: February 5, 2009

Just when I thought that Nikon is not impacted by the current economical situation… they reduced their annual forecast by 68% today (source). At the same time Bloomberg’s commentary is that Nikon may benefit from the US Stimulus Plan. They will benefit if they get some good lenses out. General DSLR sales outlook does not […]

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Hard to find lens now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2009

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Autofocus Lens (Nikon mount) is now in stock at B&H. I got this lens a month ago and will soon post a review.

Posted in Nikon Lenses | 38 Comments

Nikon D400 – the real deal?

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2009

I know this could be fake too… modified D300?

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More new Nikon products

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2009

Nikon is on a roll- here is another new product. More info after the break. Ok, this is the new Nikon Fabre Photo EX – a portable stereoscopic microscope that can be attached to a Nikon DSLR camera (read the whole story here).

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Nikon D400 book coming in July 2009

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2009

From Amazon.de: I cannot get the link to work – just go to Amazon.de and search for “Nikon D400” or copy and paste this link: http://www.amazon.de/Nikon-D400-Michael-Gradias/dp/382724482X/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1233763021&sr=11-1

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