Top 10 posts for May 2011

By [NR] admin | Published: June 1, 2011

These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for May 2011:

  1. Nikon D800 delayed till October 2011, D4 in early 2012?
  2. Guest post: sharpness comparison between 16 Nikon lenses.
  3. Nikon vs. Canon infographic.
  4. Rumor: Nikon mirrorless camera will come with three lenses and 2.6x crop factor.
  5. Fotoopa’s unbelievable Nikon custom rig for capturing insects in flight.
  6. Nikon D5R concept camera.
  7. Nikon D90 is now officially discontinued.
  8. “Nikon currently plans to release new products as scheduled”.
  9. The history of Nikon’s first digital camera (QV-1000C).
  10. Review of the latest Nikon patents.
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DIY Android based Bluetooth remote controller for Nikon DSLR

By [NR] admin | Published: June 1, 2011

There has been many Nikon related iPhone apps featured on [NR] in the past. Here is a DIY Android based Bluetooth remote controller solution from Scott Wallace :

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Nikon Capture NX3 book shows up in Europe

By [NR] admin | Published: May 31, 2011

A Nikon Capture NX3 book showed up in a Dutch online book store with a release date of September 1st, 2011 (you can see all related  ISBN online entries here).

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New Nikon instant rebates

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2011

Those are the new Nikon instant rebates for the US. By entering the codes listed below, you can get up to $250 off when you buy any of the current DX Nikon DSLR models and one of the following lenses (valid till June 25th, 2011):

Here is the B&H version of the Nikon rebates:

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The first detailed Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens review is out

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2011

Photozone.de just published the first detailed review of the new Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens. Their verdict:

“Compared to its predecessor (the Nikkor AF-D 50mm f/1.8) the new AF-S lens delivers better border resolution and improved bokeh, but has gained some weight and especially size.”

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Weekly Nikon news flash #112

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2011

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“Nikon currently plans to release new products as scheduled”

By [NR] admin | Published: May 25, 2011

Nikon confirmed to PDNonline that all upcoming new products will be released as scheduled:

“Nikon is actively working to maximize production during this challenging time. As previously announced, availability of the Nikon COOLPIX S4100 and S6100 in the Americas will not be impacted and sales of these products will only be discontinued in some markets. Nikon Inc currently plans to release new products as scheduled.”

This is also the information I have been getting – no delays and a major product announcement at the end of August 2011.

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