Weekly Nikon news flash #202

By [NR] admin | Published: February 16, 2013

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  • DxOMark released the test scores for the Nikon 1 J3 camera. Their conclusion:

“Although the new Nikon 1 J3 has been updated over its predecessor with the higher-resolution sensor found in Nikon’s top-of-the-line interchangeable lens model, its overall performance scores haven’t improved over the J2. The camera seems to be hampered by the reduction in overall sensitivity range and most notably scored 2/3 stop lower than the J2 for color depth.”

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Nikon: “rapid deterioration in the market occurred”

By [NR] admin | Published: February 16, 2013

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Nikon published their Q&A for the third quarter of the Imaging Company which they describe as “rapid deterioration in the market” and “fiercer market competition“:

Q: What can you tell us about the revision of the financial forecast in the imaging products business?

A: While we increased production and inventory of digital SLR cameras as one of measures against the risk of floods in Thailand, rapid deterioration in the market occurred late November and continuing into December. That resulted in a reduction of unit prices and additional sales costs in fiercer market competition. This is the main reason of a significant adjustment for Imaging Company which had been making stable earnings, and we have taken this fact seriously.

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Nikon’s announcement next week could also be for a new high-end Coolpix camera

By [NR] admin | Published: February 16, 2013

Nikon Coolpix logoAfter talking to several sources, nobody could confirm the announcement of the D7000 replacement next week. The lack of leaked images and detailed specifications also makes me think that either Nikon has gone completely underground with the new camera, or the D7100 will just not happen next week.

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Nikon Image Space apps for Android and iOS now available

By [NR] admin | Published: February 15, 2013

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In addition to the new Nikon Image Space website, Nikon also updated their free apps for Android and iOS based devices (previously myPicturetown). Here are the download links for the new versions:

It seems that Nikon still has not fixed the long list of issues with their new website.

Screenshots from the new Nikon Image Space app:

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1.4/55 lens: “the best fast 50mm ever”

By [NR] admin | Published: February 15, 2013

Just in case you missed today’s post on PhotoRumors.com: Carl Zeiss published a new video for their upcoming Distagon T* 1.4/55 lens which they claim to be “the best fast 50mm ever” (see this comparison of seven different lenses for Nikon mount). The Distagon T* 55mm f/1.4 lens is part of a new line of DSLR lenses designed for high resolution DSLR cameras like the D800/D800E. The new lens is expected to start shipping in the second half of the year (probably around September) with a price tag around 3,000 EUR. Few sample images taken with the lens can be found here.

Carl Zeiss also has plans for new high-end 85mm and a wide angle f/1.4 lenses (fast forward to the 1:15 mark of the video below):

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Confirmed: Nikon press conference next week, very good chance of D7100 announcement

By [NR] admin | Published: February 15, 2013

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I can now confirm that Nikon has scheduled press events in several different countries for next week, which is an indications for a major new product introduction. The exact announcement date for the US could be as early as Tuesday night (February 19th) but most likely everything will happen on Wednesday night.

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Nikon Thailand sends invitations for a press event on February 21

By [NR] admin | Published: February 15, 2013

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Nikon Thailand sent invitations for a press event on February 21, 2013. I do not expect any new products to be announced in February – this press conference could be for something else. In addition, Thursday is a rather unusual day for Nikon to introduce new products. Of course this press conference could be for the long awaited D7000 replacement, which was rumored to be announced before April this year.

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If you are planning to buy a new Nikon lens, wait till Saturday

By [NR] admin | Published: February 14, 2013

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Update: you can see the new Nikon lens rebates here.

A major new Nikon US rebate program will be introduced this Saturday at midnight. I do not have all the details yet, but many lenses (including some of the Nikon’s best selling glass) will be up to several hundred dollars off. You will not be required to buy a body in order to qualify for the new rebates. Stay tuned for more details. My guess is that those new rebates are the result of the company’s bad third quarter financial report – Nikon is probably trying to move inventory in order to meet their goals. The current combo rebates will remain active for now.

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