First rumored Nikon 1 V4 camera specifications

By [NR] admin | Published: September 10, 2015

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Here are the first rumored Nikon 1 V4 camera specifications:

  • 22.6 MP (the V3 was 18.4MP)
  • Fully swivel LCD screen
  • Faster AF
  • To be announced in Q1 2016

Update: after some additional research, I believe the V4 specs listed above are wrong, especially the sensor’s MP count. Sorry about that, I will try to get more reliable info. The V4 will most likely have the same 20.8MP sensor as the J5.

Expect the prices of the Nikon 1 V3 model to start falling in the next few months (currently “only” $100 off).

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Zeiss to announce 6 new Milvus lenses for Nikon DSLR cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: September 10, 2015

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There are 6 new Zeiss Milvus full frame lenses with manual focusing for Nikon DSLR cameras listed at B&H and Adorama. There is still no official release from Zeiss, but you can get the technical specs here:

Zeiss Milvus 21mm f:2.8 ZF.2Zeiss Milvus 35mm f:2 ZF.2 Zeiss Milvus 50mm f:1.4 ZF.2Zeiss Milvus 50mm f:2M ZF.2Zeiss Milvus 85mm f:1.4 ZF.2Zeiss Milvus 100mm f:2M ZF.2

Update: more information on the new Milvus lenses is now available on zeiss.com. Lens design, data sheets, lens brochures can be found here. Shipping will start in October. The full press release is available over at PhotoRumors. Few sample photos from the new Zeiss Milvus lenses are available on Flickr:

Update: more sample photos can be found here.

Zeiss Milvus lens specifications comparison from Explora:

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“V Nikon” and “C Nikon” trademarks registered

By [NR] admin | Published: September 8, 2015

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At the end of July 2015 Nikon registered two new trademarks – “C Nikon” and “V Nikon“. From the trademark’s descriptions it seems that these will most likely be for new software packages/solutions (update – maybe V is for View NX and C for Capture NX):

C Nikon is described as:

” Software program for use in digital photography, to provide an image-editing, printing, browsing, exporting, sharing through social media and cloud-based file sharing services, sending by e-mail and slideshow environment for digital images; medium recorded software program for use in digital photography, to provide an image-editing, printing, browsing, exporting, sharing through social media and cloud-based file sharing services, sending by e-mail and slideshow environment for digital images including CD-ROMs, optical discs, magnetic discs and magnetic optical discs; Digital cameras” (source)

The V Nikon description is much more generic:

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Nikon eBay finds: rare and expensive

By [NR] admin | Published: September 8, 2015


→ Rare Nikon museum collection of more than 75 special and rare Nikon cameras/items for $59,995.

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→ Nikon 13mm f/5.6 AIS rectilinear ultra-wide angle lens for $44,999.99.

Nikon Stereo-Nikkor f:3.5 3.5cm lens attached to a Nikon S2 rangefinder camera
→ Nikon Stereo-Nikkor 1:3.5 3.5cm lens attached to a Nikon S2 rangefinder camera for $47,500.

Nikon Nippon Kogaku SP with Nikkor N.C 50mm f:1.1 black paint
→ Nikon Nippon Kogaku SP camera with Nikkor N.C 50mm f/1.1 black paint lens for $23,099.23.

Nikon S2 black paint early type black dial camera with Nikkor-H 50mm f:2
→ Nikon S2 black paint early type black dial camera with Nikkor-H 50mm f/2 for $14,361.14.

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First Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens review now online

By [NR] admin | Published: September 7, 2015

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Few days ago I reported that the new Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens is already shipping in Asia. The first review of the lens is already available online at digineff.cz (Google translation) and includes full resolution sample photos.

According to B&H and Amazon, the Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E lens will start shipping in the US on September 17th.

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Two new Nikon lens patents: Nikkor 28mm f/1.8 VR and 1 Nikkor 7.5mm f/2.8

By [NR] admin | Published: September 7, 2015

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f:1.8 VR lens patent
Nikon has filed a new patent application for a 28mm f/1.8 VR lens (the current 28mm f/1.8 model doesn’t have VR)

Nikon 1 Nikkor 7.5mm f:2.8 lens patent
Nikon also has a patent application for a new 1 Nikkor 7.5mm f/2.8 lens (designed for 1″ sensor). In the past few months Nikon has filed a large number of lens patents for the Nikon 1 mirrorless system.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #331

By [NR] admin | Published: September 6, 2015

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→ New Nikon D810A review.

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→ Sigma released a firmware update for their 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens for Nikon F mount (currently in stock) that improves focusing performance when using continuous servo (AF-C) mode.

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