Monthly Archives: August 2012

Real or fake?

By [NR] admin | Published: August 31, 2012

This screenshot of a Nikon DSLR camera was taken from BMW’s Facebook page. As far as I know Nikon never had such a model in their line-up. This is either a new, unannounced camera or a photoshop job.

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Updated specifications for the Nikon D600

By [NR] admin | Published: August 30, 2012

       The release probability of the Nikon D600 for Photokina is now at 99%. Here is an updated list of the specifications (new additions in bold): Very small and lightweight body 16 bit image processing Expeed 3 processor Maximum video recording: 30 minutes Built-in mic 19 scene modes Magnesium alloy only on top and […]

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Confirmed: the sensor inside the Nikon D800 is made by Sony

By [NR] admin | Published: August 29, 2012

  Chipwors confirmed that the 36MP sensor (IMX094AQP) inside the Nikon D800 is made by Sony. The interesting part is that Sony decided to use a 24MP chip in their upcoming top of the line A99 full frame camera that will be priced at $2,800.

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For Photokina: new Nikon 1 18.5mm f/1.8 mirrorless lens

By [NR] admin | Published: August 29, 2012

In addition to the D600, for Photokina 2012 Nikon will announce also a new Nikkor 1 18.5mm f/1.8 mirrorless lens (50mm equivalent). The lens will have one aspherical element. I believe the new lens will look like the pictured Nikon 1 concept prime lens that was on display at the PDN show in New York last […]

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Adobe Lightroom 4.2 and Camera Raw 7.2 RC contain several Nikon updates

By [NR] admin | Published: August 28, 2012

Adobe’s latest release candidates contain several updates for Nikon equipment: Adobe Lightroom 4.2 release candidate will fix the tether issue with Nikon D4 and D800. Adobe Camera Raw 7.2 release candidate adds support for Nikon 1 J2 and the following F-mount lenses: Lens Mount Lens Name Nikon Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon Nikon AF-S […]

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Compatibility of Nikon software with Mac OS 10.8 Mountain Lion

By [NR] admin | Published: August 28, 2012

Nikon issued a compatibility update for the various Nikon software packages with the latest Mac OS 10.8 Mountain Lion:

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Nikon D7000, V1 price drops *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: August 27, 2012

The price of the Nikon D7000 dropped to $996.95 on Amazon (free 16GB SanDisk card and a backpack also included). There is also a big dsicount on the Nikon 1 V1 mirrorless camera: $596.95 (original price: $899): Those price drops could be related to the new September Nikon instant rebates and not because of an upcoming replacement:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #177

By [NR] admin | Published: August 26, 2012

BlackRapid LensBling rear cap for Nikon lenses now available at Adorama. Here is a glimpse of the new Nikon instant rebates for September. New Nikon 1 lens adapter for Micro Four Thirds lenses from Kenko. New industrial lens from Nikon: Rayfact VF 91.7mm f/4 /5.6/8 (used for visual inspections). Nikon released v1.2.0 of the Short Movie Creator. Short Movie Creator can […]

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