Monthly Archives: September 2015

“V Nikon” and “C Nikon” trademarks registered

At the end of July 2015 Nikon registered two new trademarks – “C Nikon” and “V Nikon“. From the trademark’s descriptions it seems that these will most likely be for new software packages/solutions (update – maybe V is for View NX and C for Capture NX): C Nikon is described as: ” Software program for […]

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Nikon eBay finds: rare and expensive

→ Rare Nikon museum collection of more than 75 special and rare Nikon cameras/items for $59,995. → Nikon 13mm f/5.6 AIS rectilinear ultra-wide angle lens for $44,999.99. → Nikon Stereo-Nikkor 1:3.5 3.5cm lens attached to a Nikon S2 rangefinder camera for $47,500. → Nikon Nippon Kogaku SP camera with Nikkor N.C 50mm f/1.1 black paint lens for […]

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First Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens review now online

Few days ago I reported that the new Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens is already shipping in Asia. The first review of the lens is already available online at digineff.cz (Google translation) and includes full resolution sample photos. According to B&H and Amazon, the Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E lens will start shipping in the US on September 17th.

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Two new Nikon lens patents: Nikkor 28mm f/1.8 VR and 1 Nikkor 7.5mm f/2.8

Nikon has filed a new patent application for a 28mm f/1.8 VR lens (the current 28mm f/1.8 model doesn’t have VR) Nikon also has a patent application for a new 1 Nikkor 7.5mm f/2.8 lens (designed for 1″ sensor). In the past few months Nikon has filed a large number of lens patents for the Nikon 1 mirrorless system.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #331

→ New Nikon D810A review. → Sigma released a firmware update for their 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens for Nikon F mount (currently in stock) that improves focusing performance when using continuous servo (AF-C) mode.

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The latest Nikon deals

Here is an updated list of currently available Nikon deals: Refurbished (limited US warranty) D3200 lens kit: $269.99 D3200 two lens kit: $399.95 D5200: $379.95 D5300 lens kit: $489 D7100: $599.95 D3s: $2,599.95 D4: $3,869.95 24-120mm f/4G: $589.99 More refurbs: Adorama, B&H & Cameta Grey market (no US warranty) Df: $1,918.60 Available again: D750: $1,399 D7200: $874 SB-910: $408.99 […]

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First Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens shipped in Asia

A mobile01 forum member already received the new Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens. The thread contains also several sample images. The technical specifications of the lens can be found here. According to B&H and Amazon, shipping in the US should start on September 17th.

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Arctic Svalbard, seen through the lens of my Nikon

I am a photographer from Melbourne Australia, with a passion for travel and landscape photography. If you have some time check out my galleries on Zenfolio, or my Facebook page for the latest updates and images. I recently saw my childhood dream come true when I undertook a two week boat expedition through the Svalbard Islands. […]

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