Nikon Rumors

Rumors: Nikon D7100 kit price drop on March 14th

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2013

The latest rumors suggest that Nikon USA will introduce a new $100 instant saving for the D7100 kit (with 18-105mm lens) starting on March 14th 2013, which is also the camera’s shipping date. Currently the D7100 kit is listed online for $1,596.95. The price of the D7100 body only will remain the same ($1,196.95). This is not the first time for Nikon to announce a discount the day a new product starts shipping – similar was the case with the Nikon 1 V2 last year. On a related note, check out the new Nikon D7100 article by Moose Peterson – he seems to be the only person who had the camera before the official announcement.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #205

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2013

In the last few months of 2012 and in 2013, Nikon took the #1 position in terms of market share in Japan according to BCN Ranking (Nikon: yellow line, Canon: orange line).

The new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens with Nikon mount is shipping in the US and is currently in stock.
Nikon support tips: Considerations when taking photos with high resolution D-SLR cameras.
Several new Nikon D5200 books are now listed on Amazon (for our German audience, check out this D5200 book):

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Nikon instant rebates for March

By [NR] admin | Published: March 6, 2013

Those are the Nikon US instant rebates for March, 2013:

Both offers are currently set to expire on March 30 (Nikon’s financial year ends on March 31, 2013).

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Nikon Coolpix P330 vs. the P310 specifications comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: March 6, 2013

Nikon Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix P330

The new Coolpix P330 camera is actually a step in the right direction – Nikon did include a larger 1/1.7in. sensor (the Fuji X20 still has a bigger 2/3 in. sensor) with less megapixels and freshly added NRW/RAW support. The price is also right at $376.95. Here is a quick specifications comparison between the new P330 and the old P310 models:

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Nikon Coolpix A camera additional coverage

By [NR] admin | Published: March 6, 2013

What you may have missed about the new Nikon Coolpix A compact camera:

the Coolpix A is compatible with the optional WU-1a wireless mobile adapter (see demo)
the camera does’t not have an optical low-pass filter
the new Coolpix supports 14-bit compressed NEF (RAW) images
it seems that only the top plate is made from magnesium alloy
Nikon markets the Coolpix A as the smallest compact camera with a DX sized sensor
the 18.5mm f/2.8 lens has a manual focus ring

Accessories

The main accessories listed for the Coolpix A model are:

DF-CP1 optical viewfinder
UR-E24 adapter ring for attaching lens hoods and filters
HN-CP18 metal lens hood

The Nikon DF-CP1 optical viewfinder is priced at $449.96, the adapter ring and lens hood will be sold together as a set for $129.96. After adding the listed $1,096.95 price of the camera, the entire Coolpix A set comes to $1,676.87! I am not sure what Nikon is thinking, but I believe the Coolpix A will join the instant rebates program very soon.

Here is the complete charts of compatible accessories:

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Nikkor AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D vs. AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G specifications comparison

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

Here is a quick comparison between the old and new Nikkor AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lenses based on the specifications listed on Nikon’s website:



Nikkor lens	AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR	AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Focal Length Range	80-400mm	80-400mm
Zoom Ratio	5x	5x
Max Aperture	f/4.5-5.6	f/4.5-5.6
Min Aperture	f/32	f/32-40
Max Angle of View (DX)	20°	20°
Min Angle of View (DX	4°	4°
Max Angle of View (FX)	30°10′	30°10′
Min Angle of View (FX)	6°10′	6°10′
Max Reproduction Ratio	0.42x	0.2x
Lens Elements	17	20
Lens Groups	11	12
Compatible Format(s)	FX DX FX in DX Crop Mode 35mm Film	FX DX FX in DX Crop Mode 35mm Film
Vibration Reduction	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Nano Crystal Coat	—	Yes
ED Glass Elements	3	4
Aspherical Elements	—	—
Super Integrated Coating	Yes	Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)	—	Yes
Internal Focusing	—	Yes
Minimum Focus Distance	7.5ft.(2.3m)	5.74ft.(1.75m)
Close Range Correction	—	—
Focus Mode	Auto Manual	Auto Manual Auto/Manual
Rear Focusing	—	—
Filter Size	77mm	77mm
Accepts Filter Type	Screw-on	Screw-on
Teleconverter Use	no (source)	yes
Dimensions	3.6×6.7in. (Diameter x Length) 91x171mm (Diameter x Length)	3.8×8.0in. (Diameter x Length) 95.5x203mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight	47oz.(1360g)	56oz.(1570g) incl. tripod collar
Price	$1,348 after rebate	$2,696.95

The interesting part comes when we compare the MTF chart with other Nikon lenses with a similar focal length range – the new Nikkor AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G has a very good (if not the best) MTF diagram:

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