Silicone skin for Nikon 1 V3 camera appears online *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: December 21, 2013

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Just EasyCover Silicone Skin for Nikon V3
Amazon Germany and Amazon UK currently have a listing for a Just EasyCover Silicone Skin for Nikon V3 (JU0467). Unless this is an error, the design shows that the new Nikon 1 V3 camera will not have a grip (the V1 also did not have a grip, but the V2 did). The in stock date is listed as January 2, 2014. Nikon is expected to have multiple product announcements around January 7th and in early February 2014.

Update: this Amazon listings is probably a mistake since similar cases for Nikon 1 J3 are listed on eBay.

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Guest post: “World Views” by Julien Hautcoeur

By [NR] admin | Published: December 21, 2013

New York Views 1 - Web
Boston Views 1 - Web
Berlin Views 1 - Web
Istanbul Views 3 - Web
Today’s guest post is by Julien Hautcoeur (Web | Facebook | Tumblr). Click on images for larger view:

I am a French engineer, I grew up in front on the Atlantic Ocean in Brittany. It is a really beautiful place with amazing landscapes (and food). I was playing with the Minolta camera of my dad when I was a kid but I mainly learned everything I know about photography during the last 2 years after moving to Canada. I had the chance to come and live in Ottawa with enough free time to visit a lot of Canadian areas and the United States. I came in June 2011 with a D700 and 24-70 + 14-24 that I just bought. It’s my first full frame camera, I was using a D300 before it for 2 years. This equipment followed me everywhere during my north american adventure (and when I go back to Europe). It is heavy but I’m young and I don’t spend my money  to leave my camera at home.

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Refurbished Android based Nikon Coolpix S800c camera on sale

By [NR] admin | Published: December 20, 2013

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Adorama currently has refurbished Android based Nikon Coolpix S800c cameras on sale for $119 (original: $346.95).

I guess Nikon abandoned the Android based camera project, just like they did with the Coollpix S1100pj experiment (camera with a built-in projector).

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More details on the upcoming Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G FX and 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G DX lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: December 19, 2013

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.8G full frame lens
Few more details on the upcoming Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G FX and 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G DX lenses:

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

  • 11 elements in 8 groups, 1 aspherical and 1 ED elements (the 35mm f/1.4G lens has 10 elements in 7 groups with 1 aspherical element)
  • No golden ring
  • Minimum focusing distance: 25 cm
  • Filter size: 58mm
  • Weight: around 300g / 11 oz
  • 7 blades aperture (rounded)

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Nikon rumors: what to expect in the next two months

By [NR] admin | Published: December 19, 2013

Nikon Rumors
Most of the rumored cameras and lenses I reported in the past two months were already announced (see this and this post). There will be more Nikon announcements in the January-February timeframe. In addition to the CES show, historically Nikon always introduces new products for the CP+ show in Japan (February 13-16, 2014). The Winter Olympics games (starting on February 6th, 2014) are another opportunity for Nikon to bring out some pro gear. Here is a recap of the expected new Nikon products for the next two months:

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Nikon Middle East & Africa: new Nikon DSLR camera will be announced in January 2014

By [NR] admin | Published: December 18, 2013

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Nikon Middle East & Africa is talking about a new DSLR camera to be announced on January 17th, 2014 on their Facebook page:

“What makes your heart race? What makes your heart skip a beat? What warms your heart? Is it speed and adrenaline, the thrill of excitement, or the emotion of the moment? Join THE NIKON HEART OF THE IMAGE CHALLENGE! Be one of the first few to own Nikon’s latest DSLR set for launch in Jan 2014 plus, win a heart-stopping photography experience that could be one of the most exciting moments of your life!

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More CES rumors: Nikon D3300 with a new Nikkor 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G DX VRII lens

By [NR] admin | Published: December 17, 2013

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In addition to the 35mm f/1.8G FX lens, during the CES in early January, Nikon is rumored to announce also a D3300 camera with a new Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VRII lens. The new lens will be significantly smaller and lighter (less then 200 grams) when compared to the current model. It will feature a new collapsable barrel (like some 1 Nikkor lenses) and 7-blade rounded aperture.

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