Weekly Nikon news flash #255

First, a quick note: I will be traveling and will have limited Internet connectivity in the next two weeks. I have scheduled few guest posts and will jump online when possible.



→ The new Nikon EN-EL18a battery for the D4s camera is already listed at B&H and Adorama.



→ The new Nikon books (previously reported here) are now available on Nikon USA.

→ New Nikon D4s promo video.



→ The user manual for the Nikon Coolpix AW120 camera is now available online. The camera is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock.



→ Checkout this new Nikon 1 clothing line currently available for sale in Japan.



Nikon to sponsor Copa Sadia do Brasil 2014.



→ More from Bloomberg on the unsecured bonds Nikon released last week.



→ Aptina filed a patent (US20140063300) for grouping of pixels with different exposure times in combination with RGB+clear pixels array to extend dynamic range



→ Shooting the making of “Veronica Mars” with Nikon D800.



Nikon China probe launched after CCTV report on defective D600 camera. See also this report from Reuters.

→ Nikon-sponsored program on BBC: ‘The Power of Nature“: