Weekly Nikon news flash #108

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Capture NX3 to include Nik plugins?

A few months ago I received a tip that the future Nikon Capture NX3 software will be completely rewritten from scratch and will include all Nik plugins except for Color Efex, which will be available as an option. I was never able to verify this rumor. A recent post on the [NR] forum reminded me to post this online (still unverified).

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Top 10 posts for April, 2011

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

  1. Nikon D800 design concept camera.
  2. Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G website now removed from Nikon Imaging.
  3. Confusion: new AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens.
  4. Yes, this Nikon D3 is still working.
  5. Nikon to introduce new NIKKORNER product line.
  6. Nikon announcement next week?
  7. Nikon products lifespan according to NPS.
  8. Nikon D5100 hands-on review.
  9. Nikon D5100 box again.
  10. Nikon D7000 firmware update 1.02 is now official.
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Happy Birthday [NR]!

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The winner of the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX lens is…

Update: I had to select another person, because the initial winner never claimed his price.

The winner of the 14th [NR] giveaway for a Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX lens from B&H is Michael P. from Austria. Congratulations!

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Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G lens hands-on review

I finally got the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G lens few weeks ago from B&H and here is my quick hands-on review:

General

The 35mm is probably one of the most widely used focal lengths for photojournalism. In addition to the f/1.4G version that was introduced in September 2010, Nikon also has the AF 35mm f/2D and the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX lenses in their current catalog.

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Nikon Authorized DealerNet Xpress program canceled

I received several emails that Nikon canceled its DealerNet XPress program:

“The climate in which we do business has evolved, and Nikon inc. Imaging Division must do the same. In light of this changing business climate, we have decided to discontinue our Nikon Authorized DealerNet Xpress dealer classification.

Your appointment as a Nikon Authorized DealerNet Xpress Dealer will expire on —. Accordingly, this is notice that Nikon Inc. is not renewing your appointment as a Nikon Authorized DealerNet Xpress Dealer and your business relationship with Nikon will expire on —.

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