Interview with Nikon on the future of the Nikon 1 system

By [NR] admin | Published: January 31, 2012
Nikon 1 concept accessories

Nikon 1 concept accessories

Few key points from a recent dpreview interview with Tetsuya Yamamoto (General Manager of Nikon’s Development Headquarters within its Imaging Division):

  • Nikon is pleased with the success of their mirrorless system, especially the J1
  • The Nikon 1 sensor is capable of 2k and 4k video recording, those functionalities may come in future models
  • Future cameras will have improved hybrid AF
  • Nikon is considering manual focus for future V1 bodies
  • Nikon is planning to introduce faster lenses for the CX mount
  • They are also looking to implement in-camera RAW files editing
Posted in Nikon 1| 20 Comments

Canon G1x vs. Nikon V1 vs. Nikon P7100 DxOMark comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: January 31, 2012

DxOMark just published their test results of the Canon PowerShot G1x compact camera. Here is a quick DxOMark style comparison with the Nikon V1 and the Coolpix P7100. The D1x has almost two times better low light ISO performance than the V1, dynamic range and color depth are almost identical.

Read More »

Posted in Nikon 1| Tagged , | 112 Comments

Nikon announced four new Prostaff 5 fieldscopes

By [NR] admin | Published: January 30, 2012

Nikon Prostaff 5 fieldscopes

Nikon announced four new Prostaff 5 fieldscopes. The new models are all fog-free and waterproof (up to 1m/3.3ft. for up to 10 minutes). They can also be used with a digital camera bracket ($269.95) that will allow to attach a Coolpix camera.

Read More »

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged | 17 Comments

Picture of the Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E III, but is it real?

By [NR] admin | Published: January 30, 2012

Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E III

I just received this picture of a Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E III. I have no idea what’s the story behind it. I have not heard anything about this being a part of the D800 announcement next week, but it’s definitely a possibility. The TC-20E got refreshed in December, 2009. The current TC-17E II model was announced in May, 2004. With the upcoming Summer Olympics, I can see how Nikon would release a new TC-17E.

Update – here is another picture:

From the comparison below you can see that the TC-17E III has a marking similar to the new(er) TC-20E III (dot instead of a dash) and the word “Aspherical” as part of the label.

Read More »

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged | 64 Comments

Nikon press event on February 1st in Denmark

By [NR] admin | Published: January 30, 2012

In addition to the February 7th announcement, Nikon will also have another press conference on February 1st, 2012. This is a day earlier then my initial report, but the actual public announcement may still happen on February 2nd. I believe this will be for the new line of Coolpix cameras, including a P300 replacement and a new water proof camera targeted at young photographers.

Posted in Nikon Point and Shoot| Tagged , , | 44 Comments

Nikon press invitation for February 7th in Thailand

By [NR] admin | Published: January 30, 2012

This is the invitation for the Nikon press conference in Thailand on February 7th, 2012. I believe this will be for the Nikon D800 announcement.

Via Techxcite

Posted in Nikon D800| Tagged | 139 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #147

By [NR] admin | Published: January 29, 2012

Read More »

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| 36 Comments