Category Archives: Other Nikon stuff

Nikon “Press Morning” on March 8th, 2010

By [NR] admin | Published: February 25, 2010

Focus of Imaging show will take take place from March 7-10th, 2010 in Birmingham, UK. Nikon will be present at the show. Their schedule of events can be found here or here. Of specific interest are the two “PRESS MORNING” (why the CAPS?) slots from 10:45 and 11:45 on Monday morning, March 8th, 2010. Both […]

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“Nikon will provide a better balance between resolution and high ISO image quality than in the recently launched D3S”

By [NR] admin | Published: February 23, 2010

This is according to Nobuaki Sasagaki, General Manager of the Marketing Department of Nikon Imaging Division. Read the whole article @dpreview. Two more key points: Nikon is working hard on video integration/implementation Mirrorless systems from other manufacturers are not a threat to Nikon, described as “one solution, but not the only solution.”

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Nikon’s PMA press release – nothing new

By [NR] admin | Published: February 21, 2010

Update #2: also don’t hold your breath for the Nikon press event in Japan next Tuesday – it will probably be similar to this one. Update #1: I think Zoltar misunderstood this press release. In this announcement Nikon is talking about two DSLRs – the D3000 and D3s, but those are not new. I also […]

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Nikon DSLR with a 800mm lens used as an accelerometer

By [NR] admin | Published: February 16, 2010

It is always slow on rumors after an official announcement. While waiting, I have a series of interesting Nikon related posts. Depending on the ratings of this post, I will continue (or not) with the series. If you are impatient, just skip to 02:19 mark. Also, take a look at this picture of the Golden […]

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This may be the Nikon D700x sensor

By [NR] admin | Published: January 23, 2010

Just got this picture with questionable quality of a Nikon D700x sensor from xitek.com (Google translation) – it seems to be the same sensor used in the Nikon D3x: Can anyone give us a quick translation? Thanks! Update – here is the translation: Nikon D700X Price  350000 yen  (around?) Special Feature: Fitted with the 24MP […]

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Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III is also listed

By [NR] admin | Published: January 18, 2010

Update: Nikon USA corrected their website, the smoke remains. Same “typo” for the Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II: Good timing on updating those teleconverters before the 2010 winter Olympics.

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The new Nikon TC-17E III teleconverter

By [NR] admin | Published: January 18, 2010

Update: Nikon USA corrected their website, the smoke remains. Just a clarification on the Nikon TC-17E III teleconverter: this rumor is not based on the Nikon website listing that could be a typo (two typos in two sentences?): I received the information about the new Nikon TC-17E III teleconverter few days ago and after I posted it online […]

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