Post rating system implemented

I like to keep it simple: at the bottom of each post you will see the likedislike buttons. Please use this system to rate the actual post and not the validity of the content/rumor or your personal Nikon preferences/expectations (I will be adding separate polls for that when appropriate). Based on your feedback I will make future adjustments: you will see more of the “like” type posts and less of the “dislike” posts. Thanks!

I am still testing this solution – I noticed that sometimes it takes a while to update the results. It seems that voting automatically triggers a refresh and the latest numbers are displayed.

Recap of what I have done so far (most of it based on your feedback):

What’s next:

  • NR giveaway (hint: make sure you are registered in the NR forum)
  • NR blog color selection – readers will be able to pick between black or white background
  • a special secret surprise… no, just kidding 🙂
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Interesting Sony development

I just posted about the latest Sony a500 and a550 leaks @ PhotoRumors.com. The sensor in those rumored cameras may give us some hints about future Nikon DSLR models. This was the case with the Sony a900 and the Nikon D3x: after Sony released the new sensor, Nikon followed with its own (better) version (Nikon sensors are “made by Sony, designed by Nikon“).

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Nikon related news/links

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Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIS MF lens discontinued?

According to B&H:

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I also could not find this lens at Adorama or Amazon.

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In stock alert: Nikon 35mm AF-S DX NIKKOR f/1.8G lens

353_2183_af-s-dx-nikkor-35mm-f-18g_frontHard to get lens – many readers have emailed me about its availability.

Nikon 35mm AF-S DX NIKKOR f/1.8G Lens in stock now @ Ritz Online.

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Official Nikon Store in Sweden sells only 5 DSLR models

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Just another confirmation on the previous reports that the D60 and D300 are being discontinued (link).

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Another D400 rumor from Germany

This Nikon D400 rumor is coming from the Nikon Solutions show in Cologne, Germany (May 15-16, 2009):

  • new D400 EXPEED II
  • HD movie function with stereo
  • tiltable display with continuous AF
  • 16-18 MP sensor
  • as well as some new DX lenses

Original German language source | Google translated text

I attempted to email the owner of the site, but his contact form seems to be broken. I am speculating that he received that info from somebody on this Nikon Solutions show. Let me just say that Europe, especially Germany is much more relaxed in terms of “leaking” info before an official release – we have received many good stories from Schland, so I would not be surprised if this one turns out to be true. 

NR rating system: 60%

Here are some pics from the show:

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