Nikon announcement: Coolpix S9700, S9600, S32, AW120, P600, P530 and P340 cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: February 6, 2014

Nikon Coolpix AW120  Nikon Coolpix P340
Nikon Coolpix P600 camera   Nikon Coolpix P350 camera
Nikon officially announced seven new Coolpix cameras including a new AW120 and P340 models (just like I reported earlier today):

Nikon Japan has uploaded few videos on the new models.

Pre-order links (shipping starts on February 27, 2014):

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Nikon D3300 camera and Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: February 6, 2014

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The Nikon D3300 camera started shipping today and is currently in stock in Europe at Foto Hans Keuzekamp. In the US the stock status should be changed any moment (listed as “temporarily out of stock“ on Amazon). The new Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens should also be shipping today according to Nikon Japan (currently in stock at Amazon and B&H). The updated 18-55mm VRII kit lens is also now in stock.

Additional D3300 images:

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Nikon Coolpix cameras (P530, AW120, P350) could be announced before February 11

By [NR] admin | Published: February 6, 2014

Nikon-announcement
There is a very good chance that the new Nikon Coolpix cameras will be introduced before the press conference scheduled on February 11th. The official announcement could happen as early as tonight. It is common for Nikon to separate their Coolpix (P530, AW120, P340 or P350) and professional announcements (I assume D4s). This is what we can expect:

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Additional Nikon D4s details

By [NR] admin | Published: February 5, 2014

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Some addition details on the upcoming Nikon D4s camera:

  • New focus mode: now can use 3D-Tracking in 9 or 21 points group
  • Native ISO: 100-25,600 (as previously reported)
  • Improved time-lapse movie recording: can change interval shutter in 1/6 stop (adjustable)
  • White balance can be fine tuned by 0.25-0.50 Kelvin
  • You can adjust the color tone of the camera LCD screen (probably because of this issue)
  • Same resolution as the D4 (16MP)
  • HD movie at 60 fps/1080p
  • Small change in the body design
  • Same price as the D4 ($5,996.95 in the US)
  • The official announcement will most likely be next week
  • Shipping will start in March or latest April
  • The first sample images taken with the D4s are already available online
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Nikon Df camera cases and straps are now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: February 5, 2014

Nikon-CF-DC6-case-for-Nikon-Df Nikon-DF-leather-case
After initially being recalled, Nikon is now shipping the new/fixed Df cases and straps:

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Good news: Nikon “lens only” rebates are coming back

By [NR] admin | Published: February 5, 2014

NIKKOR-LENSES
Update: the lens only rebates are now live.

Good news: the Nikon US “lens only” rebates are coming back! I do not have the details, but the savings should be similar to last year’s rebates (no need to purchase a Nikon DSLR body in order to qualify. The program is not yet available online. Check back on NikonRumors this weekend for more details.

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Nikon announcement on February 11th

By [NR] admin | Published: February 5, 2014

Nikon-announcement
Update: This press event was be for the Coolpix cameras that were announced on  February 6th in the US.

According to the invitation pictured above, Nikon have scheduled a press conference for February 11th, 2014 (next Tuesday). The CP+ show in Japan starts on February 13 and Nikon is expected to announce several new products.

The UK magazine Amateur Photographer published what appears to be the first press image of the Nikon D4s camera on their front cover (all other D4s pictures were from CES):

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