Monthly Archives: July 2010

Nikon USA releases statement on the 24-70mm f/2.8 distance panel light leak

By [NR] admin | Published: July 20, 2010

This is the official statement from Nikon USA on the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 light leak problem, previously described here: “We have received indications that when extremely bright light strikes the lens while shooting at high sensitivities, light other than that passing through the front of the lens may be reflected. This is not a problem with normal shooting and […]

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First word on the Nikon D90 replacement

By [NR] admin | Published: July 20, 2010

I just got some basic description of the Nikon D90 replacement: 16MP DX sensor same noise performance like the D700! full HD 8p/s new video AF and performance parts of the body will be aluminium Stay tuned for more. [NR] rating: 90%

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Jay Maisel also thinks the Nikkor 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR full frame lens is coming

By [NR] admin | Published: July 19, 2010

Many readers do not believe that Nikon will announce a new 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR full frame lens, some even think it’s impossible to produce a lens with such focal length. Here is another rumor for you: Kelby Training (paid subscription required) has a series of videos online called “A Day With Jay Maisel” where […]

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New Nikon lenses to be announced

By [NR] admin | Published: July 19, 2010

Since rumors for most of those lenses have been circulating for months (and in the case of the AF-S 85mm f/1.4 – for years), this list should not really be a surprise to anyone: Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G N – not sure about VR yet, but the Nano coating will be added to this lens […]

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Weekly Nikon related news/links

By [NR] admin | Published: July 17, 2010

Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM now officially available in US market (press release). Russian astronaut shooting Earth with Nikon D3/D3x (based on EXIF data). New full test results and scores for Nikon D300s and 21 lenses are now available on DxOMark. Official press release: Nikon supports Whitney Museum of American Art’s Youth Insights arts project. […]

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash | 51 Comments

Nikon Coolpix 1000pj replacement ready for release

By [NR] admin | Published: July 16, 2010

The rumor of a Nikon Coolpix 1000pj replacement started last month (see previous posts here and here plus related patents). The new version will allow the camera to be connected to a computer and serve as an external conventional projector. Two new details surfaced up for this camera: the connection to the computer (when used as projector) […]

Posted in Nikon Point and Shoot | 55 Comments

Nikon D3100 is fine, but how about the D90 and D700 replacements?

By [NR] admin | Published: July 16, 2010

Reports are pouring in from all over the world that D90 is hard to find – here are some of the emails I have been receiving in the past few days: “I work in *** and it seems that the Nikon D90 is extremely hard to get hold of in the 18-105 kit. The only […]

Posted in Nikon D800, Nikon D90 | 157 Comments