Monthly Archives: January 2013

How Nikkor lenses are made (video)

By [NR] admin | Published: January 12, 2013

The video I posted few days ago was on how Nikon produces the glass used in their lenses. There is another video from Nikon Imaging Japan that actually shows how Nikkor lenses are assembled:

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You can now buy Nikon parts online

By [NR] admin | Published: January 11, 2013

Last year in January, Nikon stopped selling camera parts to independent repair shops. Many Nikon shooters and small store owners complained, several petitions were started, but nothing changed. The good news is that now Nikon started selling selected DSLR and lens parts online at their new Nikon Parts Store. Some Nikon parts are also available […]

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“Broken Night” short film shot entirely on the Nikon D800 now available online

By [NR] admin | Published: January 11, 2013

In November 2012 Nikon USA issued a press release about a new upcoming “beautiful horror movie” shot entirelly on the Nikon D800 camera. The short film “Broken Night” is now available online at brokennightmovie.com:

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New Nikon D600 for $1,685.99

By [NR] admin | Published: January 10, 2013

Big Value Inc currently sells new Nikon D600 cameras for $1,685.99 on eBay with free shipping. The camera doesn’t come with manufacturer warranty, but you still get 1 years parts and 90 days labor:

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Nikon D800 shooting Dexter

By [NR] admin | Published: January 10, 2013

In September 2012 Nikon issued a press release about the D800 camera been used in the shooting of the television series “Wilfred” and “Dexter” by the TV networks FX and Showtime. Yesterday Studiodaily published a article where camera operator Eric Fletcher shares his experiences with the D800:

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Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 lens ZF.2 lens now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: January 10, 2013

The Zeiss 135mm f/2.0 Apo-Sonnar ZF.2 lens (F-mount) that was announced during Photokina is now available for pre-order. The expected availability is February 28, 2013. Detailed specifications of the lens can be found here. The Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 lens is currently in stock.

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How Nikkor glass is made (video)

By [NR] admin | Published: January 10, 2013

Nikon Imaging Japan published a new video on how Nikkor glass is made. The video was shot at an optical glass manufacturing plant with the Nikon D800 camera:

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