“V Nikon” and “C Nikon” trademarks registered

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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


→ 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

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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

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

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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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The latest Nikon deals

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Here is an updated list of currently available Nikon deals:

Refurbished (limited US warranty)

Grey market (no US warranty)

Full US warranty:

Check out also the $170 off coupon on the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens that will expire tonight.

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First Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens shipped in Asia

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mobile01 forum member already received the new Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens. The thread contains also several sample images. The technical specifications of the lens can be found here. According to B&H and Amazon, shipping in the US should start on September 17th.

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