New Nikon D7000 firmware v1.02? *updated*

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2011

 

Update: this is probably a false alarm – the 1.002 version on the D7000 is for the built in lens corrections database:

I received two different tips that a new Nikon D7000 firmware v1.02 will be released soon. Some of the included improvements should be a fix for AF backfocus, corrected aperture calculation with zoom lenses in LiveView mode and more.

New Nikon D7000 units were reportedly shipped to BestBuy with the new v1.02 firmware.

The previous D7000 firmware update v1.01 was released in December, 2010.

[NR] probability: 60%

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Weekly Nikon news flash #105

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2011

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Nikon D800 design concept camera

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2011

Tecnofotografia published a new Nikon D800 design concept that features a wireless screen, replaceable rubber cover that fits the shape of your hand, rotating grip for video recording that simulates holding a camcorder and more:

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Sendai earthquake update

By [NR] admin | Published: April 8, 2011

Yesterday Nikon had to shut down their production at two plants again after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake (source):

“Nikon suspended production at two plants in Miyagi, the prefecture closest to the earthquake’s epicenter off the coast of northeastern Japan. The company is assessing damage at the plants, said Sayaka Suzuki, a spokeswoman for the Tokyo-based camera maker.”

Nikon will not use lower-grade glass from China (source):

“Analysts say that although Chinese firms such as CDGM Glass Company Ltd and Hubei New Huaguang are expanding production of lower-grade optical glass and could make up for supply shortfalls in that area, SLR makers Canon and Nikon will likely continue to source from Japan to avoid compromising quality.”

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Nikon products lifespan according to NPS

By [NR] admin | Published: April 7, 2011

Nikon NPS in the Czech Republic has an interesting and detailed list of photo equipment that can be registered with NPS (Nikon Professional Services). More interesting is the date listed next to each product, after which the product can no longer be registered with NPS. The speculation is that with a little bit of imagination, you could use this list to get an idea of what will be replaced when. Some products are already close to their “end-of-NPS-life-status”: AF-S DX 12-24/4G, AF 14 f/2.8D, TC-14E ​​II. Here is the full list:

Digital cameras:

  • D3S – November 2014
  • D3X – December 2013
  • D3 – September 2013
  • D2X – February 2010
  • D2Xs – June 2011
  • D700 – July 2013
  • D300 – November 2012
  • D300S – August 2014

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Nikon D5100 updates

By [NR] admin | Published: April 6, 2011


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Nikon rangefinder camera expected to sell for over 140,000 EUR at Westlicht Photographica Auction

By [NR] admin | Published: April 6, 2011

The next Westlicht Photographica auction will take place on May 28th in Vienna, Austria. Here are some of the highlights in the Nikon section:

Nikon I No. 60924 (1948)

The earliest known surviving production Nikon in the world! Nikon started in March,1948 to assemble (serial number 60922), this is one of two cameras made in April, 1948 and the 3rd of all Nikon cameras ever produced. It comes with the matching lens (Nikkor 2/5cm no. 70811) and is still in fantastic original condition. Published in: ‘The Complete Nikon Rangefinder System’ by Robert R. Rotoloni (pgs 51-52), ex-Tad Sato collection.

Opening bid: 70,000 EUR | Estimate: 140,000-160,000 EUR

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