Nikon D4 and D800 take 2012-2013 EISA camera of the year awards

    

Nikon D4 and D800 were chosen as the 2012-2013 best professional camera and camera of the year by EISA:

The EISA judges said: “The best professional camera of the year is Nikon’s full frame 16-million-pixel D4, for its ability to deliver the highest image quality even in extremely difficult conditions. Tests performed by EISA magazines found the camera has an exceptional combination of high resolution, wide dynamic range, very low noise levels even at ISO 12800, super-fast autofocus, short response time and high frame rates that can be maintained for very long sequences. The body is rugged and well protected against dust and moisture. The viewfinder delivers a sharp, comfortable and very precise view of what will be recorded. Almost perfect handling makes the D4 very easy and pleasant to use and we especially like the new joystick control that’s available whether the camera is in the horizontal or vertical position. The D4 also delivers very high video quality thanks to its uncompressed output.”

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Next Nikon announcement will be on August 22nd

Next Nikon announcement will be on August 22, 2012. I expect only Coolpix models to be introduced on that date, including the new Android camera and probably the P7200.

 

 

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Codes of unannounced Nikon cameras leaked on website

For a short time today the German support website listed the internal product codes of several not yet announced cameras that are supported in the latest version 2.5 of ViewnNX. The X1030 code is probably for the new Nikon 1 J2 and one of the other codes must be for the new Coolpix L610. It is unclear what the remaining codes stand for – maybe the upcoming Adroid camera, Coolpix P7200 or maybe even the D600?

If anyone is familiar with Nikon’s internal product codes, please drop me a line.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #175

Samyang VDSLR lenses

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Nikon will be at the heart of this year’s Photokina with ‘I AM Life’ theme

Nikon issued a press release about their Photokina 2012 presence:

Amsterdam, August 9th 2012: Nikon will once again be the premier booth at Photokina, bringing the theme ‘I AM Life’ to the world’s leading imaging show. Expect hands-on access to the latest products and exciting presenters in the most spectacular booth in Halle 2.2 at the Koelnmesse. Photokina is open to the public between 10am and 6pm from the 18th to 23rd September.

Takami Tsuchida, President, Nikon Europe, comments: “In 2010, the theme of the show for Nikon was ‘I AM Photokina’. This year, we are taking the theme one step further as we introduce ‘I AM Life’ with the largest interactive booth, inspiring presentations, movies and visuals.”

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Next Nikon announcement: Coolpix cameras

The next Nikon announcement will be for the new Coolpix cameras and will probably include the high-end compact and the new Android models. I am still not sure about the exact date – the official introduction will be on or around August 15th or August 22nd.

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New Nikon products now available for pre-order

Nikon’s latest products are now available for pre-order:

Adorama

Amazon

B&H

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Nikon announcement: J2 and L610 cameras, 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, waterproof case WP-N1

    

Nikon announced the Nikon 1 J2, Nikkor 1 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6  lens, underwater case WP-N1 and Coolpix L610 cameras:

Check Amazon for pre-orders or this post for more options.

Here is a comparison between the old 10-30mm and the new 11-27.5mm Nikon 1 mirrorless lens (thanks Mark):


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