An update on my previous post: several readers noticed that Shinji Watanabe’s flickr stream (NSFW) contains at least one image without EXIF data with a maximum/original resolution of 7360 x 4912 (just like those D800 samples):
Note that some of the images were taken with a Hasselblad H3D-39 that can go “only” up to 5412 x 7212. The image in question has a resolution of 7360 x 4912.
I bet that some of those were taken with a Nikon D800 camera.
I also bet that they will be removed in 3, 2, 1…
"Tatouage" shot with a Nikon D800?
Few days ago the Japanese photographer and director Shinji Watanabe uploaded a picture on flickr that was probably taken with Nikon D800 (see EXIF data at the bottom of this post). The picture was removed few hours later but on his website Shinji Watanabe wrote about an upcoming 30 minute short movie called “Tatouage” shot with a Nikon camera that is supposed to premier during the CP+ show in Japan next week – here is the schedule:
Part 1: February 9th, 1:15 p.m. to 2:05 p.m.
Part 2: February 9th, 3:05 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.
My guess is that just like the motorcycle movie shot in Chicago, “Tatouage” will be another production to show and promote the video capabilities of the new Nikon D800.
Update: as several readers have mentioned the comments section, Shinji Watanabe’s flickr stream contains at least one image with a maximum/original resolution of 7360 x 4912 (just like those D800 samples):
The new Coolpix cameras are now available for pre-order (I got a pink S30, side by side comparison with the D800 coming soon):
This 3 years old boy doesn’t need the newly released Coolpix S30 – he is shooting with the Nikon D3!
Thanks @RickWilks
The new Nikon Coolpix S30
Those are the new Coolpix camera for the first half of 2012: S9300, S9200, S6300, S4300, S4200, S3300, S3200, S30, P510, P310, L810, L310, L26 and L25. The new P310 still doesn’t support NEF files. The P510 has a 42x optical zoom (24mm to 1000mm). The S30 looks like it will be a hit for all parents – waterproof, large buttons, fun built-in features, all for $119.95.
B&H has updated their website with the new super fast (x1000) Lexar CF cards – they should start shipping in 7-14 days, just in time for the D800. The prices range from $138 for 16GB to $730 for the 128GB versions.
The upcoming Nikon D800 is not expected to support XQD cards like the D4. With a 36MP sensor and improved video recording capabilities, those x1000 Lexar CF cards are probably going to be your best choice for the D800.
Nikon 1 concept accessories
Few key points from a recent dpreview interview with Tetsuya Yamamoto (General Manager of Nikon’s Development Headquarters within its Imaging Division):
DxOMark just published their test results of the Canon PowerShot G1x compact camera. Here is a quick DxOMark style comparison with the Nikon V1 and the Coolpix P7100. The D1x has almost two times better low light ISO performance than the V1, dynamic range and color depth are almost identical.
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