I haven’t done Nikon eBay madness for a while – here are some interesting Nikon items currently listed on eBay: Nikon I camera for $21,000. Nikon SP camera including motor and battery pack for $16,000. Nikon F3 camera used in the Space Shuttle Program for $10,000. Brand new Nikon 35Ti Titanium film camera – the current […]
Few days ago I mentioned about the potential delay of the new Nikkor AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens. Nikon Japan now officially announced the delay – the new release date is May 31, 2013. If you are thinking of purchasing this $17,896.95 lens that weights 10.12 lb (4.59 kg), take a look also at those additional long lens support add-ons from […]
DxOMark published their test results for the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens ($1,996.95) which was not part of their previous selection for best wide angle lenses for the Nikon D800 camera. They have now updated their findings and of course the 14-24mm lens is the top performer:
A reader from Russia sent me few pictures of his home made 3D rig which consists of two Nikon 1 J1 cameras. This is the video shot with that setup (need 3D glasses for full effect):
NikonWeb published a very interesting interview with Kodak’s lead engineer James McGarvey on the early Nikon-based Kodak DCS cameras: Q: The Electro-Optic Camera – the World’s first DSLR – was designed and constructed for a US government client. The customer preferred Canon cameras, so you built it around a Canon F-1 body. Later, when you decided to make […]
Another ISS related post: thespacereporter published an article today about a quantum entanglement experiment on the International Space Station that will involve modifying an existing Nikkor 400mm lens to capture photons sent from scientists on Earth (with the help of NightPOD):
The German magazine Spiegel published an article with images taken from the ISS where you can spot several Nikon cameras and lenses. Here are some of the captured images:
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