Pimp your Nikon lens with those new camouflage designs

By [NR] admin | Published: November 14, 2012

After the the Nikon D4 and Nikon 1, pimpyourcam.com now offers three new camouflage designs for DSLR lenses. Here are the details:

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Dpreview confirms the dust spots issue on the Nikon D600 sensor

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2012

Sensor residue on the Nikon D600 (source: dpreview)

In their just published review of the Nikon D600, dpreview did mention the sensor residue issue that was reported also by many [NR] readers:

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Nikon patent for a 55-300mm f/2.8-4 full frame lens

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2012

Just a quick update on another Nikon patent filed in Japan for a 55-300mm f/2.8-4 full frame lens that just got published by Egami:

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Nikon patent for adapter that can improve AF when using old Nikkor lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2012

Nikon filed patent 2012-215769 in Japan for obtaining a high precision focus when attaching an old Nikkor lens to a digital camera (this solution is probably intended for Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras). The patent describes a high precision AF mount adapter that has a built-in automatic focus adjustment mechanism – the AF is first determined by TTL phase detection and then a signal is sent to the adapter to physically adjust the focus on the lens:

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The Nikon D8000 headline on the cover of NPhoto magazine is probably a typo

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2012

The November edition of NPhoto magazine, that will be released at the end of the month, has a headline called “Erster Test: Nikon D8000” on the front cover, which translates to “First Test: Nikon D8000“. I believe that this is a typo – I don’t think Nikon will release the D7000 replacement this month. The pictured camera also looks very much like the D800. I think Nikon will not introduce any more new products in 2012. The next wave of announcements will come in January/February 2013 with the approaching CES and CP+ shows in Las Vegas and Japan.

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Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D lens listed as “end of life”

By [NR] admin | Published: November 12, 2012

Two Romanian stores (fotohobbyshop and f64) have listed the AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D lens as “end of life“. The lens is still listed as current on Nikon USA website. Romanian stores have been accurately publishing information on soon-to-be-discontinued products in the past (Nikon D3x and D3s).

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Nikon expects declined sales in China that could be caused by the recent boycott of Japanese products

By [NR] admin | Published: November 12, 2012

   

Several news media outlets reported last month on the boycott of Japanese products in China caused by the recent Japanese government’s purchase of some of the Diaoyu islands which are claimed also by China. It seems that the issue is serious enough that Nikon mentioned it in their latest Q&A session for the Q2 financial results of the Imaging Division:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #188

By [NR] admin | Published: November 10, 2012

 

  

  • This Nikon 1 V1 kit is now $600 off (includes Nikon 1 V1, 10-30mm lens, 10-100mm lens, SB-N5 Speedlight, FT1 mount adapter and a case for $899).

 

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