More Nikon D800/D800E specs

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2012
Nikon D800

Nikon D800 picture that was briefly displayed on Nikon's website in Germany

Few more small details on the Nikon D800/D800E:

  • The version without the AA filter will be called Nikon D800E
  • The D800/D800E will “read” images with 12 different channels (14-bit conversion)
  • 16 bit image processing with EXPEED 3
  • 3.2 in. LCD display
  • 100% viewfinder coverage
  • New bracketing button
  • Start-up and shutter delay identical to the D4
  • The D800/D800E will use the EN-EL15 battery, same as D7000
  • Similar to the D4, the D800/D800E will be able to take up to 850 shots on a single battery charge which is less than the D700 that could go up to 1000 (based on CIPA standard)
  • The optional battery pack for the D800/D800E will be called MB-D12
  • In some markets (I think Europe) the Nikon D800/D800E will include Capture NX2
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Few last minute Nikon D800 updates

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2012

  

  

  

  

The French magazine Chasseur d’Images posted few new bits of information for the upcoming Nikon D800:

  • The D800 will have a Sony Exmor sensor with a design similar to the APS-C version used in the NEX-7, providing clean images up to 1600 ISO for A2 format prints
  • Only 2 crop options in video (Nikon D4 has 3)
  • TheD800 with AA filter should costs less than €3000 in France (same price was reported back in October, 2011), the high version without the AA filter should cost €300 – €500 more
  • The D800 will be 100g lighter than the D700

For the remaining specs check this post.

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Nikon D4 “sample” cameras spotted in the wild

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2012

 

I am not sure how those fine gentleman got their hands on those Nikon D4 cameras, but they were spotted today in Hermosa Beach, CA. The D4 cameras they used were marked as “sample” at the bottom:

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Tokina to announce a new AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO IF FX lens at the CP+ show

By [NR] admin | Published: February 3, 2012

In addition to the new AT-X 11-16 f/2.8 PRO DX Ⅱ Tokina will also announce a AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO IF FX lens at the CP+ show in Japan next week:

  • Minimum shooting distance: 1m
  • Lens length: 168mm
  • Ultrasonic motor
  • Built-in “shake correction” mechanism
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“Extraordinary losses” as a result of the flooding in Thailand

By [NR] admin | Published: February 3, 2012

Nikon posted a notice describing the losses due to the flooding in Thailand as “extraordinary”: ¥10,904 million (around $143 million). Nikon received an insurance payment of ¥500 million (around $6.5 million). Additional insurance payment is pending.  As a results of the losses, Nikon changed their forecast of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 as follow:

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for January 2012

By [NR] admin | Published: February 2, 2012

These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for January 2012:

  1. Nikon D4: $6,000, Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G: $500
  2. Who wants to see the Nikon D800 on nikon.de?
  3. Nikon D800 on February 7th, Coolpix cameras on February 2nd
  4. Nikon D4 vs. Canon EOS 1Dx specs comparison
  5. Another alleged picture of the Nikon D800
  6. Nikon D4 vs. D3s specs comparison
  7. The official announcement: Nikon D4, AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens, Wireless Transmitter WT-5
  8. Nikon V1 + FT1 adapter + Celestron Reflex 2000mm f/10 = 5400mm
  9. Some Nikon V1 + FT-1 + TC 2.0x + 400mm f/2.8 fun = 2160mm
  10. Nikon D4 leaked in French magazine
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Nikon event in Hong Kong on February 7th

By [NR] admin | Published: February 2, 2012

This is the text of the invitation to the Nikon event in Hong Kong on February 7th, 2012 (see also the press invitation from Thailand on the same date):

Dear NPS Members,

Nikon cordially requests the honour of your presence at the “Nikon Product Announcement Party”, the details are shown as follow:

Venue: The Diamond Ballroom Level 3,
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre,
1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Date: 7th February 2012 (Tuesday)
Time: 15:15 – 16:00 Reception
16:00 – 16:45 Product Presentation

*Refreshments*
We look forward to your participation.
Nikon Hong Kong Limited.
NPS Section
R.S.V.P.: by reply E-mail
*The product presentation will be conducted in Cantonese only.

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Nikon D800 sample and movie poster removed from flickr

By [NR] admin | Published: February 2, 2012

The “Tatouage” movie poster and the questionable image on flickr are now gone. You will be able to see them again in 5 days.

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