Nikon Rumors

Nikon D3300 camera and 35mm f/1.8G lens pre-order options

By [NR] admin | Published: January 7, 2014

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G ED lens:

Nikon D3300:

B&H: Black | Grey | Red
Adorama: Black | Grey | Red
Amazon: Black | Grey | Red

The new Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR II lens can be purchased separately for $196.95.

The new Nikon Coolpix cameras are listed at Amazon, Adorama and B&H.

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Nikon announces the development of a new D4s camera UPDATED

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

As previously reported, Nikon just announced the development of the D4s “HD-SLR” camera which will be on display at CES in Las Vegas (send me some pictures if you are going to the show). The new camera will have “enhanced image quality“, a new image-processing engine and “more advanced autofocusing performance” (pretty much what I reported earlier). No other details were given at that point.

Update – here is the first teaser from Nikon Australia – the camera looks identical to the D4:

Update #2 – the first Nikon D4s pictures are already available online and on flickr:

Here is the full press release:

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G ED lens announcement

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

Nikon also officially announced the AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G ED lens. The price is $596.95. Few sample images can be found here. Details after the break:

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Nikon D3300 camera announcement

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

Nikon D3300

The Nikon D3300 DSLR camera is now officially announced. Here are the specs at a glance:

24.2MP sensor
New new ultra-compact AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
Compatible with the WU-1a wireless adapter for online photo sharing
EXPEED 4 that delivers up to 5 frames per second
Easy Panorama Mode lets you pan across the scene and create s a high-resolution panoramic image
New Guide Mode gives step-by-step help
Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities
Compact and lightweight
Sample images can be found here
Price: $646.95 (available in black, grey and red)

Nikon D3300 will be available in red and grey:

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New Nikon Coolpix cameras: L830, S6800, S5300, S3600 and L30

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

Nikon announced several new Coolpix cameras for which nobody on this blog cares. Additional information can be found on nikon.com and Nikon USA. Check pricing and availability here. The press release:

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The new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is here

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

Sigma just announced their new 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens and given the feedback for their 35mm version, I expect this new 50mm to be the best price/performance option available today. The price was not officially announced. Additional details can be found at PhotoRumors.