Nikon ViewNX 2.8.1 released with D610 and AW1 support

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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Nikon released ViewNX 2.8.1 with support for the latest D610 and AW1 cameras:

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Back online

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2013

I will be catching up on the latest Nikon stories in the next few days.

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Another Nikon press conference scheduled for next week

By [NR] admin | Published: October 11, 2013

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Nikon will have another press conference next week – most likely on October 17th. I am not sure yet what will be announced, but most likely it will be one of the products I mentioned in my post yesterday.

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Nikon rumors: what’s next

By [NR] admin | Published: October 10, 2013

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This is an updated list on what to expect from Nikon in the next few months based on my previous post:

Nikon D5300

→ Coming soon, most likely to be announced at the CES show in early January. Rumored specifications:

  • 24MP
  • 39 AF points
  • EXPEED 4 (new)
  • Built-in Wi-Fi (new)
  • Built-in GPS (new)

Nikon D4x or similar

→ I think the release of the D610 will postpone tha plans for another full frame pro body. Nikon recently announced that they will concentrate on entry level models. There is still a possibility for a full frame pro body in early 2014 right before the Winter Olympics. I have no reliable intel on a potential release date or specifications.

Lenses

→ I only have information for two new lenses: Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4G VR lens and a new 16mm fisheye lens. There is also a very good chance for a new Nikon TC-14E III teleconverter and/or another tele lens to be announced before the Olympics.

Nikon D610

→ Already announced.

Underwater camera

→ Already announced, see detailed coverage here.

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Nikon D610 officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: October 8, 2013

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Nikon officially announced the D610 camera:

Nikon D610 pre-order options at B&H (check also the listings at Amazon and Adorama):

As expected, the D610 is just a minor updated from the D600 with improved shutter mechanism, new quiet continuous shooting options, slightly higher fps rate and improved white balance (I did not see any official mentioning of an updated weather sealing update from nikon.com: “all joints are effectively sealed for the same superior dust- and water-resistance as the D800 and D800E“). The D610 will start shipping on October 18, 2013.

With the announcement of the D610, the price of a new D600 camera with 24-85mm lens dropped to $2096.95 $1,929.95.

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Zeiss OTUS 55mm f/1.4 APO Distagon T* ZF.2 lens priced at $4000

By [NR] admin | Published: October 7, 2013

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Zeiss today announced the price of their new “best fast 50mm ever” OTUS 55mm f/1.4 APO Distagon T* ZF.2 lens: $3,999 (US). The lens is currently available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. Some sample images from a pre-production version can be found here and here.

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Nikon D610 announcement in 48 hours

By [NR] admin | Published: October 5, 2013

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First I would like to thank everyone for the support in those hard times for me and my family.

In approximately 48 hours Nikon will announce the D610 camera. As I already mentioned, the D610 specs will be almost identical to the D600. The only known difference seems to be the improved fps rate (6 vs. 5.5) and a new weather sealing identical to the D800 (the D600 only had “extensive” weather sealing in “various points of the body“). The D610 will be made in Thailand (just like the D600).

I will try to have some basic D610 coverage next week.

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