Nikon related news/links

• 15 years ago
• Categories: Weekly Nikon News Flash

• Stolen Nikon cameras recovered in the UK. Quote: “It got blanket coverage around the world. People in America were phoning us after seeing it on Internet forums, added the spokeswoman.” Yes, NikonRumors was part of this.

• Nikon D90 got a bad review in the Swedish magazine Råd & Rön (it was rated the worst camera of the tested models). It was so bad, that Nikon had to officially respond on their website – read the whole chain of letters, it’s entertaining (thanks for the tip Michael).

• New book from Nikonians Press available for pre-order: Mastering The Nikon D5000

• Ritz Camera is for sale.

• I think this is a very interesting interview with Mr. Kotou Tetsurou from Nikon, but the Google translation is horrible. If anyone can summarize the main points in the comments section, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

• Costco International
Photo Contest 2009 is sponsored by Nikon. Fine print: “All entries become the property of Costco”.

• And another one: WWT Nikon Photography Competition 2009

• How to: Make a Fisheye DSLR Lens for $16 (this involves duct tape, so lower your expectations).

• Official Nikon online store in Russia launched.

• Nikon is an official partner of the 13th FINA World Championships.

• Genius Nikon D700 advertisement from Korea – the ad “flashes” when someone passes by (note also the red carpet):