Monthly Archives: October 2010

Nikon 200mm f/2G AF-S ED VR II now shipping *updated*

By [NR] admin | Published: October 25, 2010

It seems that the Nikon 200mm f/2G AF-S ED VR II lens is now shipping because BorrowLenses.com has already one available for rent: According to Amazon, third party resellers (J&R, Ritz, Cameta) have it in stock.

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Nikon Capture NX 2.2.6 and View NX 2.0.2 should be released soon

By [NR] admin | Published: October 25, 2010

The current versions of Capture NX and View NX do not fully support Nikon P7000 and D7000 RAW files. I already mentioned that the Nikon D7000 comes with View NX ver. 2.0.2 in the box, which is not yet available for download (?). Jason Odell (who is a tester for Capture NX2) mentioned on this […]

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Watch out for illegally sold Nikon software product keys

By [NR] admin | Published: October 25, 2010

I came across this announcement today during my regular scan of Nikon websites – make sure you purchase your Nikon software at authorized dealers only: It has come to our attention that product keys for Nikon software are being illegally sold and distributed from websites. We have confirmed the illegal sale and/or distribution of product keys […]

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Weekly Nikon related news/links #81

By [NR] admin | Published: October 24, 2010

Five Nikon F4 NASA cameras for $100,000 on eBay. Use coupon code OCTOBERSAVE to save $100 at Calumet (it says Nikon D7000 kit ships in 5-12 days). Samyang AE 14 mm f/2,8 ED AS IF UMC lens (F-mount) price and availability. New article on Nikon Imaging about the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 lens. Sigma 85 mm f/1.4 […]

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Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs. Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR hands-on comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: October 24, 2010

This is my hands-on comparison between the Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR and Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR lenses. I hope you will find it useful when deciding which one to buy. General The Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR and Nikon 28-300 mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR lenses are considered to be “general walk around lenses”. Standard accessories […]

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The latest Nikon patents from Japan

By [NR] admin | Published: October 23, 2010

Those are the latest Nikon patent applications filed in Japan. I would like to remind you again that filing a patent doesn’t necessarily mean that a specific technology will be implemented. The text is machine translated, no direct links are available. Patent application 2010-145882 is for a clever way of implementing bounce flash: “Problem to be solved: To provide an […]

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New Nikon patents (US update)

By [NR] admin | Published: October 22, 2010

I will have another update on the latest patent applications from Japan in few hours. First, the latest patent applications filed in the US: US patent application 20100238540 proposes a way of eliminating harmful UV light in the lens in order to protect your eyes (if your sun glasses have UV filter, why not your lens?): “An […]

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