Nikon’s patent for a ring flash

Nikon’s patent 2012-185190 filed in Japan is for a ring flash attachment that uses optical fiber to transfer the light beams from the camera’s built-in flash and position them around the lens (similar to the Ray Flash adapter).

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Huge Nikon 1 V1 price drop

I already mentioned yesterday that the Nikon 1 V1 camera is currently cheaper than the J1. Today the price went even further down at Adorama – the Nikon 1 V1 + 10-30mm lens kit now sells for $399 (regular price $896.95, deal available only through this link)! Nikon is either having hard time selling this model or they are about to release the Nikon 1 V2 .

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Weekly Nikon news flash #182

  

  • What’s up with the price of the Nikon 1 V1 mirrorless camera? It now costs less than the J1.

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Nikon instant rebates for October include the 28-300mm lens and Speedlight flashes

The Nikon instant rebates for October were extended and now include also the Nikkor 28-300mm lens and SB-700 and SB-910 flash units. For example, the Nikon D600 has the following available rebates:

  • $200 off Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
  • $150 off Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
  • $200 off Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
  • $100 off Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
  • $200 off Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
  • $50 off SB-910 Speedlight flash
  • $30 off SB-700 Speedlight flash

With some lenses, you also get a free Tiffen 77mm Photo twin pack (UV Protection and Circular Polarizing Filter).

The 28-300mm lens rebate is available for the D4, D3x, D800, D800E, D600, D7000 or D300s bodies.

The Speedlight rebate is available for the D3100, D3200, D5100, D90, D7000, D300s, D600, D800, D800E, D4 or D3x bodies.

All listed Nikon bodies are in stock except for the D800E.

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Nikon D600 vs. D800E high ISO samples

I had the chance to play with the Nikon D600 for few hours. Here are some high ISO comparisons between the D600 and the D800E:

Nikon D600 at ISO 25,600

Nikon D600 at ISO 25,600

Nikon D800E at ISO 25,600

Nikon D800E at ISO 25,600

Obviously at 916px wide, there is no visible difference between the D800E and D600 samples taken at ISO 25,600. Even at 100% crops it is still hard to see any differences:

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Nikon Coolpix P7700 now shipping

The Nikon Coolpix P7700 started shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H. Specifications comparison between the P7700 and P7100 cameras:

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First Nikon D600 book

The first Nikon D600 book is already listed on Amazon: Nikon D600 Digital Field Guide (Wiley publisher). The books has 320 pages and is expected to start shipping on December 25th, 2012.

Book description:

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Nikon released new version of “my Picturetown” app for Android

Nikon released a new version of their free my Picturetown app for Android with added support (image sharing, organization and storage) for the new Coolpix S800c camera.

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