The guys from PCH were able to snap few images with the new Zeiss Distagon 55mm f/1.4 lens attached to a Nikon D800E during the 2012 Photokina show. The new high-end lens from Zeiss is specially designed for high resolution (over 30MP) full frame DSLR cameras like the Nikon D800 and D800E. Shipping is expected to start in September 2013 with a price tag around 3,000 EUR. As far as I know, those are the first Distagon 55mm f/1.4 samples available online:
The Nikon instant rebates for November remain unchanged in the US and still include the D600, D800 and D4 cameras, some f/2.8 lenses and Speedlights. The new rebates are valid till November 17th, 2012. Check also the latest Sigma and Tamron rebates.
Nikon UK also announced a new cashback promotion (see also the current offers from Jessops):
Today Nikon released their financial results for the first half of the year ending on September 30, 2012. Here are the details for the Imaging Company:
Estimation for Imaging Company for the year ending on March 31, 2013:
These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for October 2012:
The Nikon D5200 is rumored to be announced next week – on November 6th, 2012 (±1 day based on your location). The new DSLR camera will be on display during the Salon de la Photo show in Paris (November 8-12, 2012).
DxOMark released test results for the Nikon 1 J2 mirrorless camera:
Unsurprisingly, the Nikon 1 J2 doesn’t show significant progress over the Nikon 1 J1, given that they share the same sensor — one that doesn’t seem to have changed at all between the two generations.
Strengths of the Nikon 1 J2:
- Color depth.
- Good dynamic range at its lowest ISO.
Weaknesses of the Nikon 1 J2:
- No improvement in image quality compared to its predecessor.
- Low-light performance is penalized by the sensor size.
This is how the Nikon 1 J2 compares to the Sony RX100 (both with 1″ sensor) and Canon G1x (1.5″ sensor):
Nikon released new versions of View NX and Capture NX software. The improvements in the new versions are:
DX is next: the fifth DSLR camera I promised you for 2012 will be the Nikon D5200 that will replace the D5100 in the next few weeks. At that point I am not sure if there will be any other products announced together with the D5200 – maybe the Nikon WR-T10 wireless remote controller?
The new Nikon D5200 will have slightly different specs than the D3200:
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