Category Archives: Weird

Beware: stolen Nikon equipment serial numbers (UK)

By [NR] admin | Published: June 11, 2009

“Tens of thousands of pounds worth of top-of-the-range Nikon cameras have been stolen from a UK camera dealer” (source). Here is a list of the stolen serial numbers: D3x 5011228 D3x 5011232 D3x 5011229 D3x 5011223 D3 2082564 D3 2086984 D3 2082270 D3 2080220 14-24mm 264476 14-24mm 263414 14-24mm 261634 14-24mm 263409 If you are in the […]

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Limited Edition, White Nikon – will we ever see one?

By [NR] admin | Published: May 20, 2009

Here is a good way for Nikon to start making some extra money – start selling all white, limited edition Nikon cameras for 40% price premium.  Pentax did it few months ago and Leica is charging almost double for its limited edition all-white Leica M8. And when there, why stop with white – I am […]

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Nikon Fabre Photo EX microscope may not be available in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: March 25, 2009

The Nikon Fabre Photo EX microscope (with DSLR compatibility) was announced over a month ago in Japan and there is still no word from Nikon US/Europe. I contacted Nikon US and it seems that this product will be available only in Japan. I also email Nikon support, but have not received an answer yet.

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Nikon Media Port UP300x video headset gets reviewed

By [NR] admin | Published: February 9, 2009

Do you remember the Nikon Media Port UP300x video headset? If you want to find out more about this weird product, Akihabaranews just published a review: “The UP300 Series is an interesting concept and a really high-end product. Definitely not made for everyone, don’t expect to get the perfect PMP player experience, but once you understand […]

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How come Apple always gets the best rumors?

By [NR] admin | Published: January 6, 2009

Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

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Nikon advertising in Germany (no rumors here)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 14, 2008

Few images from Nikon advertisement in Germany. The first one is from Nikon’s official web site in Germany (main front page): I don’t know where this one is from but it is also in German: Again, the third Nikon ad is not for corporate surfers – open at your own risk. Do you think those […]

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Nikon is co-funding a 3D R&D project in Japan

By [NR] admin | Published: December 9, 2008

The article is rather technical, so you can just read the whole story here. I wonder what direct benefit would Nikon get out of this research – will we see a Nikon 3D camera in the near future? FYI – Fuji is planning to release a 3D camera next year.

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Fun stuff

By [NR] admin | Published: December 8, 2008

I am sure by now everyone has seen the Hitler video and the D700 cake pictures (and another one). Here is something else – a spy lens that allows you to shoot at a 90 degree angle: This is basically a periscope lens extension for US $50. Check also the product video here. Photojojo via […]

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