The new Nikon instant rebates are now live: 18 different lenses are now up to $350 off

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

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The new Nikon instant lens rebates for the US are now live at Amazon and Adorama and B&H. Those are direct savings (you don’t have to buy a DSLR body in order to qualify) that will expire on March 2nd, 2013. An additional 2% in rewards and free shipping is also available on almost all lenses:

$350 off:

$300 off:

$250 off:

$200 off:

$250 off:

$100 off:

$20 off:

Update: the new lens rebates are now also live on Cameta Camera, Samy’s, OneCall and Best Buy.

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New Nikon DSLR SKUs added in the inventory system of a major retail store

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

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I received a tip that a major retail store (I was asked not to mention the store name and the country) has added new SKUs in their internal system for a Nikon DSLR camera without listing the model or any other details. This is a common practice for retail stores to get their inventory system ready for an upcoming new product. As I already mentioned, the chances of a Nikon D7000 replacement next week are still pretty good.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #202

By [NR] admin | Published: February 16, 2013

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  • DxOMark released the test scores for the Nikon 1 J3 camera. Their conclusion:

“Although the new Nikon 1 J3 has been updated over its predecessor with the higher-resolution sensor found in Nikon’s top-of-the-line interchangeable lens model, its overall performance scores haven’t improved over the J2. The camera seems to be hampered by the reduction in overall sensitivity range and most notably scored 2/3 stop lower than the J2 for color depth.”

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Nikon: “rapid deterioration in the market occurred”

By [NR] admin | Published: February 16, 2013

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Nikon published their Q&A for the third quarter of the Imaging Company which they describe as “rapid deterioration in the market” and “fiercer market competition“:

Q: What can you tell us about the revision of the financial forecast in the imaging products business?

A: While we increased production and inventory of digital SLR cameras as one of measures against the risk of floods in Thailand, rapid deterioration in the market occurred late November and continuing into December. That resulted in a reduction of unit prices and additional sales costs in fiercer market competition. This is the main reason of a significant adjustment for Imaging Company which had been making stable earnings, and we have taken this fact seriously.

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Nikon’s announcement next week could also be for a new high-end Coolpix camera

By [NR] admin | Published: February 16, 2013

Nikon Coolpix logoAfter talking to several sources, nobody could confirm the announcement of the D7000 replacement next week. The lack of leaked images and detailed specifications also makes me think that either Nikon has gone completely underground with the new camera, or the D7100 will just not happen next week.

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Nikon Image Space apps for Android and iOS now available

By [NR] admin | Published: February 15, 2013

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In addition to the new Nikon Image Space website, Nikon also updated their free apps for Android and iOS based devices (previously myPicturetown). Here are the download links for the new versions:

It seems that Nikon still has not fixed the long list of issues with their new website.

Screenshots from the new Nikon Image Space app:

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1.4/55 lens: “the best fast 50mm ever”

By [NR] admin | Published: February 15, 2013

Just in case you missed today’s post on PhotoRumors.com: Carl Zeiss published a new video for their upcoming Distagon T* 1.4/55 lens which they claim to be “the best fast 50mm ever” (see this comparison of seven different lenses for Nikon mount). The Distagon T* 55mm f/1.4 lens is part of a new line of DSLR lenses designed for high resolution DSLR cameras like the D800/D800E. The new lens is expected to start shipping in the second half of the year (probably around September) with a price tag around 3,000 EUR. Few sample images taken with the lens can be found here.

Carl Zeiss also has plans for new high-end 85mm and a wide angle f/1.4 lenses (fast forward to the 1:15 mark of the video below):

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