Monthly Archives: July 2011

Nikon Coolpix L23 service advisory

By [NR] admin | Published: July 15, 2011

Nikon issued a service advisory for the Coolpix L23 compact camera warning that it may overheat causing the top cover to become deformed. This is the first official service advisory after Nikon’s Image Authentication System got cracked and D5000’s power issue. The full details:

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The best photo geek commercial of the year (updated)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2011

I couldn’t resist sharing this video (some Nikon equipment is involved): Update: here is the behind the scene video:

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Nikon explains why in-lens VR is better compared to in-camera VR

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2011

In a recent article, Nikon explains why in-lens VR system is superior compared to in-camera VR: Corrected finder image makes photo composition easy. Each lens is optimally tuned to achieve reliable correction. Image information captured by the AF and metering sensors is corrected with in-lens VR. Patterns of image blur are not the same with […]

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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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