Monthly Archives: October 2011

Nikon SB-900 speedlight has reached end of life?

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

I received separate emails from retailers in two different European countries that the Nikon SB 900 speedlight has reached end of life and can no longer be ordered. This is a rather unusual development since the SB-900 was announced in 2008. The previous SB-800 model was announced in 2003. Maybe this is just a glitch in Nikon’s […]

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Nikon released two new EDG fieldscopes with VR technology

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

Nikon announced two new EDG fieldscopes with VR technology (world’s first). They can be attached to a DSLR with an adapter – see this guest post for more info. Both models are priced at $5,499.95.

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More Nikon D800 bits and pieces

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

Just few more updates on the Nikon D800 specs: 100% viewfinder coverage (Nikon D700 has “only” 95% frame coverage). Improved AF with face recognition – not sure yet what this means exactly, but the D800 will not have the same 51 points AF system as in the D700 and D3s. I was also able to confirm […]

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Nikon 1 to start shipping on October 24

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

According to Amazon’s listings the Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras will start shipping on October 24th. Amazon UK has listed the same date. The official US press release listed the shipping date as October 20th.

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Nikon’s April-September sales and operating profit beat expectation

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

Today Reuters published an article on Nikon’s first half sales results – the company is basically doing great and is not experiencing any sales slowdowns: “Nikon’s April-September sales and operating profit beat its expectations thanks to a healthy performance from its camera division, and advance orders for a new model are also better than expected, the company’s […]

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More on the Nikon D800

By [NR] admin | Published: October 4, 2011

Here are some more details on the Nikon D800: ISO range:  100 – 6400, ISO LO @ 50 and  ISO HI-2 @ 25600. There will be a different D800 version/model (or maybe even a special edition) with the antialiasing filter removed. At least two other products will be announced with the D800 (probably lenses). I believe […]

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The name will be Nikon D800, the sensor will be 36MP (99% probability)

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

On September 29th, digicame-info published those Nikon D800 specs (Google translation): What number of pixels is 36 megapixels. 4 frames per second continuous shooting in body only, about 6 frames per second will be used to DX mode with the optional battery pack. A little late to be released by the model resolution sought to eliminate the low-pass filter. […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #130

By [NR] admin | Published: October 2, 2011

Nikon 85mm f/1.4 lens now in stock. The Sigma APO 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens will start shipping in October, 2011. Price is still unknown. New iPhone apps: DSLR Mega HD contains  guides for 11 different Nikon DSLRs; Nikon Lens Buddy has info for 155 Nikon, Sigma, Tamron and Tokina lenses for Nikon DSLRs. Another Nikon mirrorless camera concept. Lightroom […]

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