New design patent reveals Nikon 1 mirrorless camera with a red swoosh and a Df aperture dial

By [NR] admin | Published: February 11, 2014

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There have been many Nikon 1 design patents published in the past few years (this one just came out last week), but the camera drawing above is slightly different because it incorporates the famous red swoosh and the aperture dial from the Nikon Df. New Nikon 1 lenses and an improved V3 model should be announced any day now, but the above camera design looks more like a J model. Here are few additional drawings:
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Nikon D2300 and Nikon Coolpix P8000 camera rumors

By [NR] admin | Published: February 11, 2014

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The rumors about a Coolpix camera with 1″ sensor and a new compact (sub-D3x00) DSLR line are really nothing new, but now I got some more details on those two products:

Nikon D2300

  • World’s smallest DSLR camera (small like the Canon Rebel SL1)
  • There is a possibility that the D2300 will be the first DSLR-like camera without an optical viewfinder
  • D2300 is a preliminary name and it can change
  • Weight: 290g
  • Announcement in May 2014
  • The Nikon D2300 could be the 3rd DSLR camera that will be announced this year (in addition to the D4s and D7200)

 Nikon Coolpix P8000

  • Announcement in April-May 2014
  • 24- 120mm equivalent f/2.0 – 3.0 lens with 3 ED and 1 ASP glass elements
  • 1″ inch sensor (first Coolpix with 1″ sensor)
  • 3.0″ LCD screen
  • P A S M mode

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Nikon D3300 camera tested at DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: February 11, 2014

Nikon D3300 camera DxOMark test
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DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon D3300 camera:

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Nikon Coolpix AW120 sample images

By [NR] admin | Published: February 11, 2014

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Some new samples images taken with the just released Nikon Coolpix AW120 camera ($346.95, available for pre-order in the US and EU):

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Grey market Nikon Coolpix A camera for $659.99 on eBay

By [NR] admin | Published: February 10, 2014

Nikon Coolpix A with SB-900
Contrary to all expectations, the US price of the Nikon Coolpix A camera has not dropped since the camera was introduced in March last year and is still at $1,096.95 (currently $999.88 on Amazon via J&R or $749.95 for a refurbished version). A grey market Nikon Coolpix A (no US warranty) is currently listed for $659.99 on eBay:

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More Nikon D4s pictures

By [NR] admin | Published: February 10, 2014

Nikon D4s DSLR camera
B&H updated their their Nikon D4s camera listing and have now included also a picture of the camera.

Here is another D4s picture from the Olympics.

I am still getting conflicting information on the actual D4s announcement date. The Nikon press event in the Czech Republic tomorrow could be for the Coolpix cameras that were announced last week. Stay tuned for updates.

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The new Nikon “lens only” rebates are now live *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: February 9, 2014

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The new Nikon “lens only” rebates are now live – a total of 15 lenses are now up to $400 off and you don’t have to buy a DSLR body in order to qualify. The best deals are:

Update: Amazon also updated their prices to reflect the new lens rebates.

Adorama has the same Nikon rebates, but they also offer some additional free accessories (filters, etc.). Here are the details:

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