Monthly Archives: February 2013

The new Nikon instant rebates are now live: 18 different lenses are now up to $350 off

The new Nikon instant lens rebates for the US are now live at Amazon and Adorama and B&H. Those are direct savings (you don’t have to buy a DSLR body in order to qualify) that will expire on March 2nd, 2013. An additional 2% in rewards and free shipping is also available on almost all lenses: $350 off: Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D: […]

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New Nikon DSLR SKUs added in the inventory system of a major retail store

I received a tip that a major retail store (I was asked not to mention the store name and the country) has added new SKUs in their internal system for a Nikon DSLR camera without listing the model or any other details. This is a common practice for retail stores to get their inventory system […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #202

The Bower 24mm f/1.4 wide angle lens is now $200 off: $499 vs. the regular $699. New Samyang 50mm f/1.2 lens with Nikon mount is on the roadmap for 2014. DxOMark released the test scores for the Nikon 1 J3 camera. Their conclusion: “Although the new Nikon 1 J3 has been updated over its predecessor with the higher-resolution sensor found in […]

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Nikon: “rapid deterioration in the market occurred”

Nikon published their Q&A for the third quarter of the Imaging Company which they describe as “rapid deterioration in the market” and “fiercer market competition“: Q: What can you tell us about the revision of the financial forecast in the imaging products business? A: While we increased production and inventory of digital SLR cameras as one […]

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Nikon’s announcement next week could also be for a new high-end Coolpix camera

After talking to several sources, nobody could confirm the announcement of the D7000 replacement next week. The lack of leaked images and detailed specifications also makes me think that either Nikon has gone completely underground with the new camera, or the D7100 will just not happen next week.

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Nikon Image Space apps for Android and iOS now available

In addition to the new Nikon Image Space website, Nikon also updated their free apps for Android and iOS based devices (previously myPicturetown). Here are the download links for the new versions: iPhone and iPad apps on iTunes Androird app on Google Play It seems that Nikon still has not fixed the long list of issues with […]

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1.4/55 lens: “the best fast 50mm ever”

Just in case you missed today’s post on PhotoRumors.com: Carl Zeiss published a new video for their upcoming Distagon T* 1.4/55 lens which they claim to be “the best fast 50mm ever” (see this comparison of seven different lenses for Nikon mount). The Distagon T* 55mm f/1.4 lens is part of a new line of DSLR lenses designed for high […]

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