Monthly Archives: July 2011

Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens samples

By [NR] admin | Published: July 12, 2011

I did not see a single preview of the new Nikkor DX Micro 40mm f/2.8G lens online, which is highly unusual compared to previous product releases. There were no YouTube videos, product shots or sample photos taken with the lens. As far as I know, there were no press events scheduled around the world where […]

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New Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens announced

By [NR] admin | Published: July 12, 2011

Nikon announced a new AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens. The estimated selling price is $279.95 (pre-orders at Amazon and Adorama). The lens will be available for sale in August. Some sample images are available here.

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German store sent invites to see new products on September 15th, 2011

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

This is the invitation a big German camera store has sent out about a product demonstration on September 15th, 2011. The translation goes something like  “..know everything about the current products… we clean your equipment, while you  inform yourself about the newest products“. In the past this store has sent out similar invitations when new products […]

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Two new patents from Nikon

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

The first patent application 2011-128499 is for a way to reduce the flange focal distance and is obviously for Nikon’s upcoming mirrorless camera. On one of the drawings the camera has a built-in viewfinder (50):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #118

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

In addition to the lens mugs, Photojojo now sells also Nikon thermoses: You can win a Digital Holga Kitchen Sink Kit for Nikon over at PhotoRumors.com. Rare lens: Nikon 50cm f/5 rangefinder lens. “I am Nikon” body paint (NSFW). Beta Shell lens case: “Simple. Bombproof. Professional. Watertight rigid polymer shell lined with vibration-damping visco-elastic foam”: […]

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Another Nikon D4/D800 rumor from Facebook

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

Bryan Peterson posted this on his Facebook page, claiming to be from a reliable French “inside” friend: “Two new Nikon’s-The D800, at 20MP, full frame, retail price of $2495.00 and Nikon DX-4, full frame at 19-20MP with a retail price of $5,000.00 and both will be announced by late September 2011!” I am not sure […]

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New underwater camera from Nikon?

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

Update: the Facebook posts is now removed. On June 27th Tim McKenna wrote on his Facebook page that he received a “new secret weapon from Nikon, a new underwater camera for some testing and campaign images”:

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You can now attach Nikon lenses to an iPhone 4

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

Photojojo now sells in their online store an adapter that will let you attach Nikon lenses to an iPhone 4. The kit costs $190 $249 and includes an aluminum case, SLR lens adapter and UV filter. Two loopholes on each side lets you attach a camera strap. The case has also a tripod mount thread.

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