Monthly Archives: September 2010

Nikon D7000 will be available in stores in October

By [NR] admin | Published: September 13, 2010

Few last minute updates on the Nikon D7000 specs: Nikon D7000 will be available in store in October, 2010 20 scene modes New dial, like in the pro line 150k shutter cycles (D90 was rated at 100k) Nikon Speedlight SB-700 and new the 200mm f/2will be available for sale in November, 2010. Not sure about the availability […]

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Fantasea FP7000: underwater housing for Nikon Coolpix P7000

By [NR] admin | Published: September 13, 2010

Today Fantasea announced the FP7000 – the first water housing for the Nikon Coolpix P7000 camera (not listed on Fantasea’s website yet). Available in early 2011, price is not yet released. What is interesting here is that Fantasea came up with this solution just few days after the Nikon Coolpix P7000 camera was announced. This confirms […]

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Weekly Nikon related news/links #75

By [NR] admin | Published: September 12, 2010

Nikon necklace anyone? Another reason why Nikon may have pushed the released of their 35mm f/1.4 lens – the rumor is that Samyang will release their own 35mm f/1.4 at Photokina, Nikon mount is expected (Zeiss already announced their 35mm f/1.4 lens few weeks ago). Application period for Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011 begins. Compact […]

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After the D7000, Nikon D90 will still be available till the end of 2010

By [NR] admin | Published: September 12, 2010

After the D7000 gets announced next week, its predecessor (Nikon D90) will still be available in stores till the end of the year. It is interesting that the Nikon D7000 is considered to be a model between the D90 and the D300s. Almost all previous specs indicated a body superior to the D300s. Maybe we are missing something. […]

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Nikon working on a carbon fibre SLR body?

By [NR] admin | Published: September 10, 2010

An interesting anonymous tip I received few days ago (edited): “For the last few months Nikon has been working on a carbon fibre body for a Nikon pro-level DSLR. They are specifically looking at the manufacture of a resin-infused 3D woven CFRP body as well as fatigue testing of some CFRP components. The body appears would be […]

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Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: September 10, 2010

Today Amazon started shipping the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens. If you have pre-ordered it, expect delivery early next week. Some related links: Review of the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens can be found here More samples Samples at different f stops Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G group on flickr:

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Some Nikon Speedlight SB-700 details

By [NR] admin | Published: September 9, 2010

Some small details about the rumored Nikon Speedlight SB-700: it will have various illumination patterns (center-weighted, even and normal); the color gels will communicate the type of gel inserted to the camera and the white balance will be set automatically. That’s all for now.

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