Monthly Archives: August 2013

Nikon to release new entry level DSLR camera, “revised” compact cameras

I guess at that point this is not even a rumor anymore since Nikon mentioned it in their official financial results presentation – the company will release a new entry level DSLR that will most likely be positioned under the D30xx line (probably it will be called D10xx). Expect the announcement before the end of […]

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Nikon cuts forecasts due to poor mirrorless sales in US and Europe

Nikon published their latest financial results and cut their future full-year forecast due to disappointing mirrorless cameras (Nikon 1) sales. The Nikon Imaging division now expects to sell 6.55 million units instead of the previously planned 7.1 million. The operating profit forecast was also cut to 65 billion yen from the previously projected 85 billion yen. Nikon blamed US and […]

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This “Nikon D800x super kit” camera sculpture is huge

It took a Nikon fan from Taiwan one year to create this XL version of the Nikon D800 camera. The creation (sculpture?) is called “D800x super kit” and has a detachable battery grip, 14-24mm lens and an illuminated top panel.  The camera, lens and box are all hand-made. The details are amazing – from the […]

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Deals of the day: refurbished Nikkor 70-300mm lens for $349, 24-85mm for $389.95

Two new deals on refurbished Nikon lenses: NIKKOR AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens for $349 (reg. $586.95) NIKKOR AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens for $389 (reg. $596.95) The best think about buying refurbished lenses? You can pretty much get your money back when you sell them.

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Nikon SB-300, Nikkor 18–140mm f/3.5-5.6G, Coolpix L620 available for pre-order

Nikon SB-300 Speedlight pre-order options (shipping on August 29th, 2013): Adorama B&H Amazon Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR lens pre-order options (also shipping on August 29th, 2013): Adorama B&H Amazon

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Firmware Update 1.1 for Nikon Coolpix P7100 released

Nikon released firmware update 1.1 for the Nikon Coolpix P7100 compact camera. This comes as a surprise to me, since the P7100 has been discontinued (and replaced by the P7700) for a while and Nikon is not big on releasing firmware updates for older products. Here is the list of modifications:

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Nikon SB-300 flash, 18–140mm f/3.5-5.6G lens, Coolpix L620, S6600 cameras announced

Nikon officially announced the SB-300 Speedlight, Nikkor AF-S DX 18–140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens and Coolpix L620 and S6600 compact cameras. Detailed coverage of the new products:

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