Monthly Archives: January 2012

Nikon to announce the first waterproof, shockproof Coolpix camera for kids

With the next batch of Coolpix cameras, Nikon will introduce also a new point and shoot product line for kids. The first camera will be waterproof, shockproof and will have some unique built-in features (probably some fun image editing). The US price is expected to be under $120. This will be the second Nikon Coolpix waterproof camera […]

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“Nikon D3200 for Dummies” book now available for pre-order

The first Nikon D3200 book is already listed on Amazon UK and on Amazon Germany. The more interesting listing is on Amazon France where the book is currently available for pre-order:

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Nikon D4 behind the scene studio shoot live right now

You can watch the live video right now on KelbyTV. Send your questions to the Nikon reps on Twitter with the hashtag #d4live.

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Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.0 ZF.2 lens, Fantasea FP7100 now shipping

B&H is now shipping the new Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.0 ZF.2 lens (F mount) and the Fantasea Line FP7100 underwater housing for Nikon Coolpix P7100.

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Nikon Coolpix P7100 will not be replaced this time around

Several readers asked me if the Nikon P7100 will be refreshed in the next round of Coolpix announcements. Nikon releases point and shoot cameras twice a year, but the different models are usually refreshed every 12 months. This time around we can expect an update of the cameras announced back in February, 2011: P300, P500, S9100, […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #146

New filter solution for the Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 lens from Fotodiox. Two different options are available on Amazon: filter adapter + lens Cap + ND4 + ND8 filters kit and filter adapter + lens Cap + CPL filter kit. 15% off any order from BorrowLenses with coupon code winter15. Offer valid till January 31st, 2011. New social network for […]

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Nikon V1 + FT1 adapter + Celestron Reflex 2000mm f/10 = 5400mm

I cannot get enough of those crazy Nikon 1 lens combinations. This setup was sent by Peter Korp and includes Nikon V1 + FT-1 adapter + Nikon T adapter + Celestron reflex 2000mm f/10 which makes this a 5400mm weapon (FX equivalent). Both objects were approximately a mile away. Electronic shutter, self timer at 10 seconds and focus magnification were used to take those […]

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