Monthly Archives: February 2009

Nikon Media Port UP300x video headset gets reviewed

Do you remember the Nikon Media Port UP300x video headset? If you want to find out more about this weird product, Akihabaranews just published a review: “The UP300 Series is an interesting concept and a really high-end product. Definitely not made for everyone, don’t expect to get the perfect PMP player experience, but once you understand […]

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Here it is: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX

This post will be updated constantly – keep checking. 10:40 pm: Nikon Japan just could not wait to give us the goodies… before the official release time and Nikon US – like a Swiss watch @ 11pm: nikonusa.com Product brochure link Very good price (US): $199.95! Nikon will be selling a bunch of those. It all […]

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

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX specs: Min focusing distance: 1 ft. / 0.3 m. Weight: 7 oz. /200 g. One aspherical element Rubber seal: yes Not a “N” lens Price: EUR 250 Just for comparison the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G (what the hell is that price on Amazon anyway) can focus at 0.45 m/1.5 […]

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…and you know that Nikon D400 will be coming out soon…

After the leak on Amazon, now a online book seller in Switzerland is ready to sell the same Nikon D400 book (expected July 2009): A reader actually found the German publisher and they have the book on their website as well: So, we know the D400 is coming and I will not be surprised if […]

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX – now 100% sure

Yes, it will be DX and we may see it… on Monday, February 9th (I am not 100% about the date – either Feb 9th or Feb 16th). Price: EUR 250. One aspherical element. Yehaaaa! I put the final nail on this rumor myself  – found it on a web site that I will not disclose (not […]

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NR was down

Almost done… NR is now running WordPress 2.7, has an updated theme, and the avatar issue is fixed – if someone cares. The site is still under construction – a small change in the RSS feeds is still pending. You can still get NR updates on twitter and facebook and while you are there you can become […]

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

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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