Weekly Nikon news flash #209

The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens, which comes with an USB dock for firmware updates, will start shipping on May 15, 2013.

Nikon F SLR camera build from LEGO pieces: if this design gets 10,000 supporters, Lego may consider to produce it as a separate kit.

Five Nikon digital cameras received the “red dot award: product design 2013“: Nikon D4, Nikon 1 V2, Nikon 1 J3, Nikon 1 S1 and Coolpix S01.

Several websites have the Nikon service software available for download (warning: download at your own risk).
The website elektrotanya.com has published several repair manuals for various Nikon cameras and lenses (search for Nikon, only two manuals can be downloaded per day).
Nikon gave a “vanilla” response to their accusation of supporting big game hunting in Africa.
If you have missed the latest Distortion Control firmware update v1.006 for Nikon DSLR cameras, you can download it here.