Monthly Archives: July 2012

New firmware update v1.02 for Nikon D4 now available

By [NR] admin | Published: July 4, 2012

Nikon released new firmware update v1.02 for the Nikon D4 DSLR camera. The included changes in this version are:

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New Nikon Monarch on July 7 *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: July 4, 2012

I was not going to cover this teaser sent by Nikon since it does not apply to a photographic product, but after I received over 100 emails with questions, I have no other choice. Monarch refers to several Nikon products outside their Imaging division that includes binoculars, riflescopes and laser rangefinders (more info on the various products can be […]

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This month’s Nikon instant rebates include D4, D800/E, 24-70mm and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: July 2, 2012

After months of having only DX equipment in the US Nikon instant rebate program, we finally have some discounts on full frame gear: Save $200 when you purchase the Nikon D4 with Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G or 70-200mm f/2.8G lens Save $200 when you purchase the Nikon D800 with Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G or 70-200mm f/2.8G lens Save $200 […]

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Nikon D4 owners: Sony announced faster S series XQD memory cards

By [NR] admin | Published: July 2, 2012

Sony revealed new S Series XQD memory cards that are now officially faster than Compact Flash with transfer speeds of 168MB/s. The Nikon D4 is currently the only camera that uses the new XQD standard. Till now D4 owners could purchase only 16GB and 32GB H Series XQD cards that have maximum read/write speed of 125MB/s.

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Nikon has a fix for the D800/D800E asymmetric focusing issue

By [NR] admin | Published: July 2, 2012

Ming Thein mentioned on his blog that Nikon already has an internal fix for the D800/D800E asymmetric left focusing issue: “Was told by NPS this morning that an internal fix for the D800/ D800E asymmetric focusing issue has been issued. I’ll be sending my cameras in next week after a job; apparently it’s both hardware and software […]

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Nikon moving El Segundo service center to Hollywood

By [NR] admin | Published: July 2, 2012

The rumor is that Nikon is planing to end the lease of their 10,242 sq. feet service center in El Segundo and move to Hollywood, California. Their current lease ends September, 2012. The speculation is that Nikon is moving in order to be closer to Hollywood for their future plans to concentrate on video/film making.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #169

By [NR] admin | Published: July 1, 2012

This Nikon D700 fell down a mountain. Unusual combo deal: Nikon 1 J1 or Nikon 1 V1 + iPad + accessories. Nikon D3x price drop (finally): $7,299.95. Nikon D90 now sells for $837.99. NME Music Photography Awards 2012 with Nikon are now open (UK).

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