nikon archives (852 posts)
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D700 diary. You can find reviews of the recent Nikon DSLRs at the
DSLR Review Organizer.
Interview with Nikon: D800E talk, more dSLR(s) coming, D700 not dead, February 16, 2012
Amateur Photographer UK has published an interview with Nikon (marketing person) about the D800E and its special feature (and more) in a 17-paragraph article. Granted this is a marketing person talking but he said the D700 is not dead, and...
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Catching up with the Nikon D800/D800E (after the announcement) [and some D4 too], February 12, 2012
And now it is time to catch up with the Nikon D800 and D800E. This post attempts to cover items that were posted after the initial announcement, that have not been included in our previous CP+ round-ups... Newsbytes + Nikon...
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Nikon D800 made in Japan says Nikon UK, February 7, 2012
And now some news of potential interest to camera birthers ;-) Nikon UK has responded to earlier queries by Amateur Photographer UK, and stated that the Nikon D800 is made in Japan. See related updates at Amateur Photographer UK: article...
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Existential Questions: what exactly is the Nikon D800E low pass filter situation?, February 7, 2012
Imaging Resource has expanded their preview to add a detailed segment on the Nikon D800E low-pass filter situation, explaining what goes on under the hood. Spoiler alert: it turns out the D800E has self-cancelling low-pass filters (not a scientific term)....
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New 36-megapixel Nikon D800 and D800E full frame DSLRs are officially announced, February 6, 2012
Let the megapixel wars heat up again! Nikon has just announced a brand new 35mm full frame DSLR, the Nikon D800, with a 36-megapixel sensor, and sister model D800E. The D800 will start at $3000 (Adorama, B&H Photo, Amazon (listed)),...
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Technical video interview with Nikon at Megapixel, February 6, 2012
Back to the interview train we go with a 7-minute video interview with Nikon at CES-PMA 2012 at Megapixel.co.il (in English). Among the topics discussed are future lenses, focusing systems, camera size and human size (!), why no Wifi/3G/Bluetooth/connectivity in...
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Chasseur d'Image goes #OccupyNikon, posts Nikon D800 specs, February 4, 2012
Tired of the games the PR/marketing departments of Nikon play, the respected French magazine Chasseur d'Image has posted the specs of the upcoming Nikon D800 full frame DSLR as a protest to the whole situation. It is refreshing to see...
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New cameras not mentioned previously: Nikon L130 superzoom, Sony W670 and W650, February 1, 2012
In addition to the previously mentioned new camera announcements on this blog, there have been a handful that have been either quietly announced or we missed them or both. This is an attempt at catching up... Thanks to @aafuss for...
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Coming soon: NikonCine Alexa mount by Hot Rod Cameras, February 1, 2012
Hot Rod Cameras has posted their 2012 roadmap, and among other products, it includes a NikonCine mount for the Arri Alexa, already secretly being used at a major feature shoot. This will allow Nikon lenses to be used on the...
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Nikon launches a 42x superzoom, the new Coolpix P510, January 31, 2012
Tired of the 30X superzooms? Fear not! Nikon comes to the rescue today with the announcement of the 42x optical zoom Nikon Coolpix P510, with a 24-1000mm equivalent range with optical VR! Hello Moon, hello Marklars! Other features include a...
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New Nikon Coolpix P310 starts at f1.8 and PASMs (but no RAW), January 31, 2012
Nikon has also announced a follow-up to their quasi-serious compact Coolpix P300. The new model is aptly named Coolpix P310, and it starts at f1.8 with a 16mp backlit CMOS sensor, and the full PASM, but still no RAW. The...
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New Nikon Coolpixies also: S30 waterproof, S4300, S3300, S2600, L26, L25, January 31, 2012
Nikon has also announced four six new Coolpix cameras with a shorter zoom ratio lenses, including an affordable waterproof/drop-proof new model (Coolpix S30). Nikon Coolpix S30 + shockproof and waterproof (Nikon's 2nd Coolpix with this feature) + 10mp sensor with...
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Interview with Nikon: faster CX lenses and new features coming, January 31, 2012
Back to the interview parade we go with a new interview with Nikon at dpreview, talking about the new CX mirrorless 1-inch system. They talk lenses, video, and the possibility of upcoming new features to address some of the complaints...
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Nikon D700 and D300s refuse to die, January 27, 2012
Rumors of the early demise of the Nikon D700 and D300s have been greatly exaggerated Nikon told ePhotozine. According to Nikon, the D700 and D300s have been discontinued in Japan because of a new "Electrical Appliance and Material Safety law"...
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Reviews (Nikon V1 and J1 at dpreview, NX200, P7100, GRD4, etc), January 20, 2012
Let's see what the review cat brought in today! As usual, completed lens reviews can be found at the lens reviews mini-site and completed camera reviews at the camera reviews mini-site. Interchangeables + Nikon V1 and J1 double header review...
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