Monthly Archives: May 2011

Nikon vs. Canon infographic

By [NR] admin | Published: May 11, 2011

Infographics are cool and here is one for Nikon vs. Canon created by besteproduct.nl:

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The first Nikon camera to be “canceled” because of the disaster in Japan: Coolpix S4100

By [NR] admin | Published: May 11, 2011

Update: this cancelation may not be valid for all countries. The Nikon Coolpix S6100 camera was also canceled in some countries. In the US, both models seems to be available. Nikon Japan just posted on their website that the Coolpix S4100 camera is “canceled” (not sure about the exact translation) as a result of the […]

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New product releases in the next 6 months according to Nikon Australia national sales manager

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

Nikon Australia has a new national sales manager and he is looking forward to new product announcements in the next 6 months – this is what David Allen told current.com.au: “Allen outlined a number of key goals Nikon wants to achieve in the next six months. These include market share improvements, new product releases, greater engagement […]

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Review of the latest Nikon patents

By [NR] admin | Published: May 9, 2011

Nikon filed a patent in Japan for a full frame 55-300mm f/2.8-4 lens:

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Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens (Nikon F Mount) to start shipping in few days

By [NR] admin | Published: May 9, 2011

B&H is now taking pre-orders for the latest Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF.2 lens (F mount). This is an indication that the lens will start shipping in the next few days. The initial release date was February, 2011. More details and technical specifications on the this Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 can be found here. Update: some sample images […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #109

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

This has been a slow week, which is typical after an official announcement. Here are few links and videos worth mentioning: Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC lens now available for sale (Nikon mount). PMA/CliQ show now moved to January, 2012. New “Welcome to our world” website from Nikon is now online. Painted Nikon D7000 cameras. DIY: […]

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Rumor: Nikon mirrorless camera will come with three lenses and 2.6x crop factor

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

Information about the Nikon mirrorless camera is so scattered, that when I receive anything from a reliable source, it is a big deal. The latest tip indicates that the sensor in the upcoming EVIL camera will have a 2.6x crop factor. Most of the previously filed patents also suggested a sensor with image diameter of 17 mm (diagonal) […]

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Nikon D5R concept camera

By [NR] admin | Published: May 3, 2011

This Nikon D5R camera is a designer’s concept created by Ned Mulka. The idea is to include the mirror, prism and sensor into a rotating element that can reduce the camera size and weight (see this slideshow for a detailed description of this concept).

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