Junho Yoon’s Sky View concept camera
Nikon’s patent 2012-189859 is exactly what designer Junho Yoon envisioned: a camera that you can throw up in the air in order to snap picture from above (see more camera design concepts here). The patent describes built-in velocity and acceleration sensors that can detect when to take pictures while in the air. In order to survive the fall, Nikon will make the camera “impact resistance” and will use a collapsible lens in order to protect the glass.
Aokatec released new AK-G GPS units for Nikon DSLR cameras (compatible also with the Coolpix P7700). The different models are currently available on Amazon for $80. For comparison, the Nikon’s GP-1 GPS unit costs $194.95 (the GP-1A version for the D600 costs $312).
More info on the Aokatec GPS units:
Nikon has several new remote triggers, cords and other accessories listed on their website and marked as “New“. I do not remember seeing those products mentioned in the recent press releases. Most of the items are already listed at B&H as “new item” without product images:
Few weeks ago another Nikon WR-T10 wireless remote controller appeared on the FCC website.
In the past few weeks, after the D600 announcement I received many emails from readers asking me about any upcoming DX products. I have no reliable information at that point, but I think the next logical step for Nikon is to concentrate on their DX product line. I also believe we will see some “serious” new DX lenses soon.
It seems that the date for next official Nikon announcement will be October 24th, 2012. As usual, the actual announcement may vary ±1 day depending on your geolocation. I do not expect any surprises, we will probably see the new Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera and maybe some additional accessories (the new remote control for example).
[NR] probability rating: 80%
The new Nikon 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF lens is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at Adorama and B&H. A lot of people were scratching their heads when Nikon announced the Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF lens for their mirrorless cameras one year after the 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 VR was released. Compared to the old version, the new lens lost the VR function but gained smaller size and an ED element:
| Focal Length Range | 11-27.5mm | 10-30mm |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom Ratio | 2.5x | 3x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperature | f/16 | f/16 |
| Format | CX | CX |
| Maximum Angle of View | 72° | 77° |
| Minimum Angle of View | 32°20” | 29°40” |
| Lens Elements | 8 | 12 |
| Lens Groups | 6 | 9 |
| VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Diaphram Blades | 7 (rounded diaphram opening) | 7 (rounded diaphram opening) |
| ED Glass Elements | 1 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3 |
| Internal Focusing | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.0ft.(0.3m) | 0.66ft.(0.2m) |
| Filter Size | 40.5mm | 40.5mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on | Screw-on |
| Dimensions | 2.26×1.22in. (Diameter x Length) 57.5x31mm (Diameter x Length) |
2.3×1.7in. (Diameter x Length) 57.5x42mm (Diameter x Length) |
| Weight | 2.8oz.(80g) | 4.1oz.(115g) |
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