Nikon plans to release Mac OS 10.6.x compatible versions of Camera Control Pro 2, Capture NX 2, Nikon Transfer, and View NX in these time frames:
Capture NX 2: end of December 2009
Camera Control Pro 2: end of November 2009
Nikon Transfer: end of January 2010
View NX: end of January 2010
Nikon D3s sensor (credit: Nikon USA)
Few days ago I posted a link about Moose Peterson’s experience with the Nikon D3s and the new 70-200 f/2.8 VRII lens. I either missed that paragraph, or the text was added later on (thanks Theodore for pointing it out to me):
With the results I was seeing above, I called Mike, my bud at Nikon and asked point blank, “Is the sensor in the D3s brand new or just tweaked?” He said, “Brand new!” I asked if that was public knowledge and he said yes to which I replied, “Great job on the soft release!”
As reported previously Nikon Canada did reduce their prices today. I still have not received the full price list but a NR reader copied the prices last night from Nikon’s website and then compared them with the new prices from this morning – thanks Ludwig. Here is the list (lenses only, this list is not official, it may not be complete or final):
Lens model / Before / After / Savings
Zoom
17-35 / 1,949.95 / 1,879.95 / 70
18-35 / 669.95 / 669.95 / 0
24-85 / 749.95 / 749.95 / 0
28-70 / 1,699.95 / 1,699.95 / 0
14-24 / 2,199.95 / 2,099.95 / 100
24-70 / 2,099.95 / 1,999.95 / 100
70-200 / 2,119.95 / 1,999.95 / 120
70-200 II / 2,679.95 / 2,499.95 / 180
200-400 / 6,999.95 / 6,849.95 / 150
70-300VR2 / 599.95 / 599.95 / 0
DX
17-55 / 1,649.95 / 1,579.95 / 70
18-200 / 799.95 / 799.95 / 0
18-200 II / 949.95 / 949.95 / 0
35 f1.8 / 279.95 / 279.95 / 0
10-24 / 1,099.95 / 1,099.95 / 0
12-24 f4 / 1,039.95 / 1,039.95 / 0
10.5 fish / 849.95 / 849.95 / 0
TC (All) / 449.95 / 449.95 / 0
Prime
200 f2 / 5,349.95 / 5,349.95 / 0
50 1.8 / 159.95 / 159.95 / 0
50 1.4 / 389.95 / 389.95 / 0
50 1.4G / 579.95 / 579.95 / 0
85 f1.4 / 1,299.95 / 1,299.95 / 0
300 VR / 5,599.95 / 5,399.95 / 200
400 VRII / 10,249.95 / 9,749.95 / 500
500 VRII / 9,749.95 / 9,349.95 / 400
600 VRII / 11,749.95 / 11,249.95 / 500
Specialty
60 Micro / 739.95 / 739.95 / 0
24 PC-E / 2,549.95 / 2,399.95 / 150
45 PC-E / 2,269.95 / 2,199.95 / 70
85 PC-E / 2,369.95 / 2,229.95 / 140
Focus will still be manual, but now “these new Zeiss lenses support all- important operations such as the automatic mechanisms for time, aperture setting and program. The CPU also supports manual exposure settings, including those for camera casings that are not AI-compatible. Since the lens now transmits the EXIF data such as manufacturer, date, metering system and exposure to the camera, photographers no longer need to set the parameters manually.” Here are the 8 models:
Full press release on the next page:
Full press release after the break:
image: wikipedia
Update: this price decrease is basically an adjustment based on the exchange rate.
For our fellow Canadians – the rumor is that Nikon Canada will decrease their prices on Monday. If true, I will have the new Nikon price list online on Monday (November 16, 2009).
NR rating system: 75% probability
This comment about a Nikon D4 camera being currently field tested was posted on the d-spot.co.il forum by an active user (with 821 previous posts if this is an indication of anything):
“Initial Information I received from a senior Nikon position in the USA, that Nikon D4 is already under primary field trial .FF sensor with 18 million pixels, Full HD-quality video as in Canon.
Frame Rate Of 10 images per second, 102,400 Asa quality similar to what today is Asa 25,600 in Nikon D3S. Improving the quality of the existing D3s by two stops.
Most important information: a completely new Autofocus sensor that will
enable outstanding autofocus performance. From what I understand, this is a real breakthrough Technology.
I was not told when the camera is expected to reach the market and what will be its price.”
