Chipworks reports on the sensors used in Nikon DSLR cameras

Based on their numerous tear-downs of Nikon cameras in the past, Chipworks published an article on the sensors used in Nikon’s DSLRs:

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Nikon announced the winners of the 2012 Small World Photomicrography Competition

1st place: Dr. Jennifer L. Peters and Dr. Michael R. Taylor (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital) “The blood-brain barrier in a live zebrafish embryo”

Nikon announced the winners of the 2012 Small World photomicrography competition:

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Nikon Photo Contest 2012-2013: call for entries

Guidelines for the 2012-2013 Nikon Photo Contest were published online. The contest has been running since 1969, more details after the break:

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Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR vs. 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II specs comparison

Here is a quick specification comparison between the new Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR and the 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lenses:

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Nikon 1 V1 vs. V2 specifications comparison

This is how the Nikon 1 V2 specifications compare to the old V1 model:

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Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens available for pre-order

The just announced Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens is currently available for pre-order at B&H, Amazon and Adorama. Here are the key features & specifications of the new lens:

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Nikon 1 V2 pre-orders and hands-on videos

Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera white

B&H is now taking pre-orders for the new Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera. For all available V2 colors/kits, check this link. More pre-order options available at Amazon and Adorama.

The black and white Nikon SB-N7 Speedlight flash for Nikon 1 V1 & V2 models is now also listed for pre-order.

For all UK readers: in addition to Amazon UK, Jessops is currently also taking V2 pre-orders: black (2 lens kit) | white (2 lens kit).

Here is a quick video of the Nikon 1 V2 shooting at 15 fps:

Two Nikon 1 v2 hands-on videos:

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