Monthly Archives: April 2012

Nikon D3200 picture and pricing leak in Japan

The first leaked image and Japanese pricing info for the Nikon D3200 camera leaked today: Nikon WU-1a: ¥4,720 (around $50) Nikon D3200 body only: ¥76,300 (around $900) Nikon D3200 + 18-55mm kit: ¥85,300 Nikon D3200 + 18-55mm + 55-200mm kit: ¥107,800

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For tomorrow: Nikon D3200, WU-1a and maybe a new lens (or lenses)

The announcement of the Nikon D3200, the WU-1a Wi-Fi module and maybe a new lens (or lenses) should take place on April 19th. For all US readers, the official press release should be published online tomorrow (Wednesday) around midnight.

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New Sunex 5.6mm f/5.6 Super Fisheye lens with Nikon F-mount

A new version of the Sunex 5.6mm f/5.6 Super Fisheye lens with Nikon F-mount for APS-C type (DX) cameras was announced few weeks ago. The lens has fixed aperture and focus, provides 185° angle of view and can get a complete panorama made with two shots. The previous version had a price tag of $799.

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First Nikon D800E cameras already received in the US, gets promptly unboxed on video

The first Nikon D800E cameras were already received in the US – here is the first unboxing video which makes it all official 🙂 The US version will NOT include a free copy of the Capture NX2 software.

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First Nikon D800E gets unboxed in Europe, includes Capture NX2

The first Nikon D800E cameras are already shipping in Europe and as you can see from the images, they include a license key for Capture NX2 – a $135 value, which is almost half of the premium over a regular D800 model. More D800E unboxing images taken at Foto Hans Keuzekamp after the break:

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Revisiting the alternative Wi-Fi solution for Nikon D4

The $30 Wi-Fi solution for Nikon D4 described in this post had one limitation – the Wi-Fi bridge did not act as an access point and needed an established Wi-Fi network in order to operate. This setup can be further improved if you use an USB solar battery charger (around $15 on eBay) and the […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #158

In an email to customer with existing D800 pre-orders Vistek (one of the major Canadian retailers) claims that Nikon is having “production problems” with the D800. Nikon D800E should be now shipping to NPS orders in the US. Collecting all Nikon D800/D4 issues in this [NR] forum thread. New firmware update for the S9200 and S9300 Coolpix […]

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