Monthly Archives: April 2012

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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New Nikon Camera Control open source project

I noticed this post on the NikonRumors Forum – a reader is developing an open source Nikon Camera Control software. Please note that this project is at its early stage and could have bugs or not be compatible with all Nikon DSLR cameras. The current features are:

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More on the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G full frame lens

In addition to the patent of the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G, here is some additional information on this upcoming full frame lens: 11 elements in 9 groups (different than the patented lens diagram) 2 aspherical elements Nano coatings 67mm filter size No VR

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Nikon Singapore sent invitations for a “special announcement” on April 19th

Nikon Singapore posted this on their Facebook page yesterday with the headline “I am a memory maker”: Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd Dear NikonClubbers, A special announcement will be made and you will get to hear it first! Register with us! NikonClub Event Details :: Press Conference http://www.nikonclub.com.sg/pages/eventregs.asp?id=70 ‎10 lucky registrants will get to join us […]

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Underwater housings for Nikon D800 and D4 cameras in the making

The first underwater housing prototypes for Nikon D800 and D4 cameras are already out and they look slick. I was told that the Hugyfot housing for D800 will cost “only” €2,850 including VAT (around $3,700). Hugyfot showed also those 3D rendering for the D4 housing at the London Dive Show:

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