Monthly Archives: November 2009

Rumor: Nikon price decrease in Canada on Monday

By [NR] admin | Published: November 15, 2009

Update: this price decrease is basically an adjustment based on the exchange rate. For our fellow Canadians – the rumor is that Nikon Canada will decrease their prices on Monday. If true, I will have the new Nikon price list online on Monday (November 16, 2009). NR rating system: 75% probability

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Rumor: Nikon D4 in primary field trials

By [NR] admin | Published: November 14, 2009

This comment about a Nikon D4 camera being currently field tested was posted on the d-spot.co.il forum by an active user (with 821 previous posts if this is an indication of anything): “Initial Information I received from a senior Nikon position in the USA, that Nikon D4 is already under primary field trial .FF sensor […]

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The first Nikon D3s was shipped yesterday in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2009

Update: Moose Peterson has an update on the D3s and 70-200 VRII combo. Yesterday B&H shipped their first Nikon D3s. Also yesterday, Mosse Peterson was in New York and also got his D3s and 70-200 f/2.8 VRII lens, so I really think the first batch is already here and shipping. The Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VRII lens has moved to “accepting […]

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Will Dr. EVIL knock on Nikon’s door? (Nikon EVIL camera recap)

By [NR] admin | Published: November 11, 2009

No, no that Dr. Evil. I am talking about EVIL camera (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens). There has been a lot of talk lately on that topic. Other companies are not shy of releasing EVIL products left and right, the latest one being the Ricoh GXR, which has a cartridge system that packs the lens and […]

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Nikon D3 almost gone

By [NR] admin | Published: November 9, 2009

B&H already lists the Nikon D3 as discontinued: Adorama lists the D3 as backordered for $4,899.00: Amazon still has some for $4,999.00. Ritz sells it for $4,999.95 and Calumet for $4,999.99.

Posted in Nikon D3s | Tagged | 66 Comments

Nikon Rumors Forum just got better

By [NR] admin | Published: November 8, 2009

Nikon Rumors Forum has some new features: Private messaging Ability to quote previous comments Improved interface Page numbering Many back-end changes Members statistics Some rumors may get discussed on the forums first before they get posted on the main blog, so sign up today!

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Nikon related news/links

By [NR] admin | Published: November 7, 2009

Nikon AF-S 70-200 f/2.8 VRII is already available in Belgium. Some samples from the D3s and the new 70-200 f/2.8 lens are available here, here, here and here. Nikon Q2 results beats consensus “thanks to strong sales of its compact digital cameras, coupled with costs cuts”. Nikon Coolpix S1000pj among the “10 Most Brilliant Products” of […]

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash | 10 Comments