Monthly Archives: October 2010

Weekly Nikon related news/links #80

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

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens US price and availability announced (see full press release): $899, starts shipping in November. New Lensbaby Scout manual focus lens (Nikon mount available) will accept optic swap modules including a fisheye module (btw, Lensbaby is one of the new sponsors of NikonRumors – check out their new Tilt […]

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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens hands-on

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

This is my hands-on of the Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens. Dimensions The Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens is sold with a hood and a soft lens case. At 18.7oz / 580g this lens weights as much as the 18-200 VRII lens – pretty light considering the zoom range. Size comparison: the 55-300 lens is […]

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Amazon cannot deliver Nikon D7000 pre-orders on time, offers $25 discount

By [NR] admin | Published: October 15, 2010

It seems that for whatever reason Amazon will not be able to ship the Nikon D7000 on time and they are now offering $25 credit to existing pre-orders – not sure if this discount is valid for all pre-orders or only for those that cannot be shipped on time. This is the email that was sent […]

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Nikon D7000 manual now available online

By [NR] admin | Published: October 15, 2010

Nikon D7000 manual is now available online and you can download it directly here (PDF file) or pick your download option from Nikon Support website. 348 pages of D7000 goodness.

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Nikon D7000 high ISO samples *updated*

By [NR] admin | Published: October 15, 2010

Some high ISO samples from the D7000 (read the flickr description for ISO information) – they are so good that I even question the authenticity of those images:

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Nikon D7000 kit – what’s in the box

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2010

Several readers were able to buy the D7000 from Best Buy today. Many stores will get in trouble for not keeping their sells embargo (October 17th). I could not even see the camera in my local Best Buy and they had several in stock. I even talked to the manager and they told me to come back […]

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Here is the proof

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2010

Taken at an unknown Best Buy store: Again, don’t assume that you can walk into a Best Buy store today and buy one. They will be released for sale around October 17th or 18th, which are probably the embargo dates for all retailers. Some Best Buy stores may not have any, others may have only only 1-2 […]

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