Monthly Archives: April 2011

Nikon D800 design concept camera

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2011

Tecnofotografia published a new Nikon D800 design concept that features a wireless screen, replaceable rubber cover that fits the shape of your hand, rotating grip for video recording that simulates holding a camcorder and more:

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Sendai earthquake update

By [NR] admin | Published: April 8, 2011

Yesterday Nikon had to shut down their production at two plants again after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake (source): “Nikon suspended production at two plants in Miyagi, the prefecture closest to the earthquake’s epicenter off the coast of northeastern Japan. The company is assessing damage at the plants, said Sayaka Suzuki, a spokeswoman for the Tokyo-based […]

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Nikon products lifespan according to NPS

By [NR] admin | Published: April 7, 2011

Nikon NPS in the Czech Republic has an interesting and detailed list of photo equipment that can be registered with NPS (Nikon Professional Services). More interesting is the date listed next to each product, after which the product can no longer be registered with NPS. The speculation is that with a little bit of imagination, you could use this list […]

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Nikon D5100 updates

By [NR] admin | Published: April 6, 2011

Some images taken with the D5100 at ISO 25600. Nikon D5100 shipments to stores are scheduled for April 17. Sales are expected to start on/around April 21st. Dealer’s cost for the Nikon D5100: $719 for body only and $809 for the 18-55 lens kit. In less than 48 hours, the Nikon D5100 moved to #3 spots […]

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Nikon rangefinder camera expected to sell for over 140,000 EUR at Westlicht Photographica Auction

By [NR] admin | Published: April 6, 2011

The next Westlicht Photographica auction will take place on May 28th in Vienna, Austria. Here are some of the highlights in the Nikon section: Nikon I No. 60924 (1948) The earliest known surviving production Nikon in the world! Nikon started in March,1948 to assemble (serial number 60922), this is one of two cameras made in April, 1948 […]

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Yes, this Nikon D3 is still working

By [NR] admin | Published: April 6, 2011

The next few weeks will be slow on rumors and I have scheduled some new guest posts and giveaways. In the mean time enjoy this: This “muddy” Nikon D3 picture was published on flickr. I contacted the photographer and this is his story: “That was from one of my avian photography sorties. I use a […]

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Nikon D5100 now available for pre-order *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: April 5, 2011

Nikon ME-1 microphone B&H Amazon Nikon D5100 DSLR camera Amazon US: Nikon D5100 body only @Amazon Nikon D5100 kit @Amazon Adorama: Nikon D5100 body only Nikon D5100 + 18-55 kit B&H: Nikon D5100 kit Nikon D5100 body only Amazon Germany: Nikon D5100 + 18-55 + 55-200 kit Nikon D5100 + 18-105 kit Nikon D5100 + […]

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