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First pictures of the Nikon D3100 and the four new lenses

Continuation from my previous post – this is the new Nikon D3100 scanned from the German magazine ”Foto Digital” (click on image for larger view): and the four new lenses (click for larger view): I have a scan of the whole article and I am going through all the details now (it’s in German).

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German magazine spills the beans about Nikon’s announcement next week

In the September edition of the German photo magazine “Foto Digital”, which was sent to subscribers today, there is an article about the new Nikon D3100 and the four new lenses. Nikon D3100 (updated): 14 MP CMOS Sensor (23.2 x 15.5 mm) Live View 3 inch Display 100 – 12800 ISO ISO setting manual or […]

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Nikon D3100 listed in Best Buy inventory system

D3100 Nikon D3100 is already listed in Best Buy’s inventory system. The SKU is 1222817, the description reads “Nikon D3100 DSLR w/ 18-55mm v”, availability: 9/18/2010. No other information is provided other than the box dimensions. BestBuy does not create SKUs based on speculation or rumors, however price and availability date is always subject to change. […]

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Nikon expectations for Photokina 2010

Photokina is the biggest photography equipment show in the world and it takes place every two years in Cologne, Germany. The dates for 2010 are September 21-26. Here is an updated list of what Nikon is expected to release for Photokina this year: Nikon D90 replacement (probably called D95, low chance of being called D8000): Aluminium or magnesium-alloy body […]

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Done deal: multiple press events scheduled in Europe for August 19th, 2010

What I reported back in July, now has a probability of 99%: Nikon has scheduled multiple press events across Europe for August 19th, 2010. I am still a bit puzzled about the Coolpix cameras announcement that is suppose to be on August 17th, 2010. In the past, Nikon aways announced the p&s line one week before or after […]

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Nikon shooting commercials for a new camera near Page, AZ

Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona, photo by Ozyman/flickr Update: I got some more info – the commercial shots were for the D3100. Expect to see the Antelope (and other) canyons in the D3100 brochure or website after it gets announced on August 19th. The rumor is that Nikon was/is shooting a commercial/sample photos for a new […]

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Rumor: Sony to announce 4 new cameras with 14MP and 16MP APS-C sensors

Rumors surfaced today that Sony will release four new cameras with 14MP and 16MP APC-S sensors and guess what? One of the expected new feature is AF during video recording. Sounds familiar? The rumored Nikon D3100 DSLR is also expected to have continuous AF during video recording. My initial report about the D3100 having a 10MP sensor is probably wrong […]

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