Monthly Archives: December 2012

Nikon patents a digital back for 35mm film SLR cameras

This is probably the most interesting Nikon patent since I started my coverage in 2008: last year Nikon filed a patent (2012-242615) in Japan for a digital back that will transform a 35mm film SLR camera into a DSLR. The sensor is attached to the camera’s back panel and by replacing it, you will be able to get […]

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Did Polaroid copy the Nikon 1 design for their new Android based interchangeable lens camera?

Polaroid is rumored to announce a new Android based interchangeable lens camera which should be irrelevant to this blog, but if you look at the leaked picture, the Polaroid IM1836 looks very much like the Nikon 1 J1/J2 cameras. Even the lens design and focal length (30-110mm) are very similar to the Nikkor 1 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 […]

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Nikon D600/D800/D800E instant savings extended

The Nikon D600/D800/D800E instant savings, that were introduced three days ago, are now extended till December 29th, 2012. The major online retailers offer different kits that include free accessories to further sweeten the deal in addition to the instant savings offered directly by Nikon: B&H: available Nikon D600 kits | available Nikon D800 kits | available Nikon D800E kits Adorama: available Nikon […]

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Nikon D4 and Nikon 1 Recipients of Germany’s iF Product Design Award 2013

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that the Nikon D4 digital – SLR camera and the Nikon 1 system, which includes cameras, dedicated lenses, a dedicated Speedlight, a dedicated GPS unit, – have been awarded the “iF design award 2013: iF product design award. The iF design award is globally prestigious award sponsored […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #193

There are still few hours left for the ongoing Nikon D600/D800 promotion. At that point I am not sure if those instant savings will be extended past today. Update: it seems that Adorama still offers the same deal, while B&H removed the free accessories but kept the same instant savings. Amazon’s prices are also unchanged. […]

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Nikon D5200 now shipping in Europe

After a short delay, the Nikon D5200 is now shipping in Europe and is currently in stock at Foto Hans Keuzekamp, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany and Amazon Italy. The first Nikon D5200 books are also now available for pre-order at Amazon UK, Amazon Germany and Amazon France.

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The new Nikon D600/D800 instant savings are now live, valid for only 2 days

The new Nikon instant savings are now live at B&H. As previously reported, you will get $200 off the D800/D800E and a free 24-85mm lens with the D600. Those deals are valid only for 2 days! In addition, B&H offers some extra free accessories on top of the instant savings: Nikon D600 + 24-85mm lens kit […]

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