Monthly Archives: September 2013

Weekly Nikon news flash #232

→ New: $75 mail-in rebate on three Rokinon 24mm lenses (including their new tilt-shift lens). → Phottix announced a new Mitros+ TTL transceiver flash with built-in radio trigger. → The Nikon World magazine is now gone. In the future the content will be published online at Nikon’s Learn and Explore website. Current subscribers will received a refund in the […]

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Guest post: Nikon D800E does Iceland

Joseph Caruana (website | Facebook | YouTube | 500px) shares his photographs and experiences during a recent trip to Iceland with the Nikon D800E (click on images for larger view): Visiting Iceland had been on my bucket list for a very long time.  A place full of natural wonders and fantastic scenery, it called both to the scientist and the […]

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Nikon 1 AW1 underwater camera additional coverage

Some additional Nikon 1 AW1 camera coverage: Lens hoods are optional accessories for both AW lenses (HN-N103). The Nikon 1 AW1 can also take regular CX lenses. The silicone jacket for the AW1 costs $37 (see all available AW1 accessories here, check the pricing and availability here). Note that the AN-N3000 strap, BF-N2000 body cap, WP-O2000 O-ring and PA-N1000 O-ring […]

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First set of Nikon D610 specifications: same as the D600

The first set of Nikon D610 specifications I received are 100% identical with the current D600 model: Sensor: 24.3 MP (6016 x 4016 in L mode) ISO range: 100-6400 AF: 39  focus point, 9 cross type, 33 point available at f/5.6 Viewfinder coverage: 100% TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor Video recording capabilities: 1920 x 1080 […]

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Nikon 1 AW1 camera now available for pre-order *UPDATED*

Amazon US is currently taking pre-orders for the Nikon 1 AW camera. Two different kit options are available in three different colors (black, white and silver): Nikon 1 AW1 kit with 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens Nikon 1 AW1 kit with 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 and 10mm f/2.8 lenses Nikon 1 AW1 CF-N6000 silicone jacket (available in 3 colors) Nikon […]

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Nikon 1 AW1 vs. J3 specifications comparison

The Nikon 1 AW1 has the same technical specifications as the Nikon 1 J3 with the exception of the newly added GPS functionality (different size and weight as well). Basically for $300 more than the J3 you are getting a waterproof camera and lens (no VR) kit with GPS capabilities and I think this is a pretty good deal […]

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Nikon 1 AW1 underwater mirrorless camera and two 1 Nikkor AW lenses officially announced

The Nikon 1 AW1 underwater mirrorless camera, 1 Nikkor AW 10mm f/2.8 and 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lenses are now officially announced. The AW1 is freezeproof (down to -10°C/14°F), shockproof (2m/6.6ft) and waterproof (15m/49ft) camera with a built-in GPS. Amazon currently lists two different kit prices on their website: Nikon 1 AW1 kit with 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens for $796.95 Nikon 1 AW1 kit with […]

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Nikon 1 AW1: the first waterproof compact digital camera with interchangeable lenses

I found another Nikon 1 AW1 reference online: “Nikon 1 AW1 – the first waterproof compact camera with interchangeable lenses Nikon today introduced the world’s first rugged, waterproof and shockproof compact system camera with interchangeable lenses. Compact on the market accompanied by two new waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof 1 Nikkor lenses AW. Stylish design innovations underscore […]

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