Monthly Archives: August 2017

New Nikon multi-pixel PDAF sensor patent

A new Nikon patent P2017-135422A was recently published in Japan for a multi-pixel PDAF sensor. The patent as originally filed in 2012 and my understanding is that it was just recently approved. (source)

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This Nikon collection can be yours for $53k

The pictured above Nikon collections is currently listed for sale on eBay for $53k. The collection includes several new and unopened items. Recently there was another Nikon collection listed for sale for a similar price. Additional pictures:

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New: Yongnuo YN 40mm f/2.8N and 100mm f/2N full frame DSLR lenses for Nikon F-mount

Last year I already reported on the upcoming Yongnuo YN 100mm f/2 full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount (above right). Yongnuo also has a new pancake 40mm f/2.8 lens coming soon (above left). Here are the details on both new lenses – for pricing check B&H and Amazon (not available at the time of this post): Update: […]

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Additional Nikon D850 specifications

In the past week I have received a lot of details on the new Nikon D850 DSLR camera – thanks to everyone who sent me an email. Here is an updated list of the rumored D850 specifications: 45-46MP full frame CMOS sensor Improved low and high ISO New and improved version of SnapBridge No built-in GPS Tiltable […]

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for July 2017 (all about the Nikon D850)

These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for July, 2017:

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Major German photo website issues an “online obituary” for the Nikon 1 mirrorless system

Even without an official statement from Nikon, the German website Digitalkamera.de announced the death of the Nikon 1 system in an “online obituary”:

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