Monthly Archives: December 2009

Nikon 300mm f/2.8 flashback

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

Back in August I reported about the silent change of the “ED” to “N” label on the Nikon AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens: “Nikon changed the gold label of the Nikon AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED from “ED” to “N” (Nikonusa has the ED picture, Nikon imaging has the “N” picture) – this lens always […]

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About tomorrow

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

Slovenia seems to be the only country with a scheduled Nikon event for tomorrow (December 10th). The scheduled maintenance of all European Nikon site is a fact. I received a tip from a new source that tomorrow Nikon will introduce a new 300 mm f/2.8 VR II lens and a new converter – TC 20 II. The […]

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Nikon Rumors giveaway #4

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

Update: The giveaway is now closed. The winner will be announced soon. How does Lomography relate to Nikon? It did not until two months ago when Lomo introduced the Diana F+ lens adapter for Nikon DSLR. The original medium format Diana camera was first introduced in Hong Kong back in 1960 and it was produced […]

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Official response from Nikon Canada

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

I just received an official statement from Nikon Canada regarding my previous post “Bad news if you are in Canada and want the Nikon D3s”: “Dealers are currently fulfilling orders of the D3s against deposits. We do not anticipate any shortages of the D3s with the possible exception of higher than anticipated sales through the […]

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Bad news if you are in Canada and want the Nikon D3s

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

Update: please see the official response from Nikon Canada on this post. Nikon Canada informed their dealers that the the Nikon D3s will be in a very tight supply over the next six months. Units will be allocated to dealers that have accredited photographers which will be taking part in the Vancouver Olympics. It is […]

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Our own Nikon D700 replacement poll

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

Tell Nikon what you want in the Nikon D700 replacement – based on the Nikon’s original survey – the more votes we get, the better chance someone will pay attention to this poll (you can select 4 choices only): What would be the most important improvements for you in the Nikon D700 replacement (check only […]

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Nikon 85mm f/3.5G DX Micro lens now available

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

I just noticed that Amazon (US) also has listed the Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX ED VR Micro lens in stock. B&H and Adorama also have it in stock.

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