DxO, purveyors of lens quality analysis and enhancement software, have published reviews of several older Nikkor primes lenses - specifically the 35mm f/2.0D, 28mm f/2.8D, and 20mm f/2.8D.

Tested on a D3x and other FX and DX cameras, these lenses may not quite keep up with the new kids on the block, but perform admirably at much, much lower prices.

For the full write-ups, see Nikon AF-D Lens Reviews.

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Singapore-based travel photographer "Colsteel" has a couple of blog posts that will be of interest to anyone considering a small, lightweight camera kit for their travels.

I decided to travel very light with a totally minimalist kit comprising a Nikon V1 with two lens kit (10-30 & 30-110), my tiny Manfrotto travel tripod and a small Manfrotto led light.

… I usually base my travel kit around a Nikon D3 with 24 & 50 F1.4 lenses. Regular readers will also know however that I have a very strong dislike of lugging too much gear when I travel and so I have been thinking about a lightweight travel kit which I initially intended to compliment the D3 with some reasonable zoom capability. Like many others, I initially regarded the launch of the Nikon V1 with scorn …

Obviously the little Nikon won him over, and certainly makes me think twice about taking bulky camera kit on my travels.

Head on over to Colsteel's blog "Photo Travel Asia" for the posts and many, many excellent images and a great write-up:

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3 (most images)

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Nikon's official promotional video, all shot on the D800:

Joy Ride: a short film by Sandro from NikonUSA on Vimeo.

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Nikon Imaging have posted a range of samples from the new D800 and D800E DSLRs. The D800E images focus mainly on landscape with a single fashion image, as you might expect - it's obvious who Nikon are targeting with that variant.

You can check them out at the links below:

D800
D800E

The site may be a little slow loading at times, as obviously interest in this camera is a little high right now.

What do you think so far? Let us know in the comments.

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B&H

Adorama

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If you want to get a feel of how the D800(E) will operate, Nikon have published their latest DigiTutor. Flash required. Pop over and have a play!

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• 36.3mp FX sensor (7360x4912)
• Improved 51-point Multi-CAM 3500-FX AF module
  • 15 cross-type sensors (9 sensitive to f/8)
• 100% viewfinder coverage
• Dual memory card slots (CF and SD)
• USB 3.0
• ISO 100-6400 (Plus 50 Lo-1 and up to 25,600 Hi-2)
• 4fps continuous shooting (6fps in DX mode with MB-D12 battery grip)
• 1080p at 24/25/30fps, 720p at 25/30/50/60fps
• Up to 29 minutes 59 seconds video length
• H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC
• Dedicated video recording button
• Uncompressed HDMI output (8 bit, 4:2:2)
• Shutter rated at 200,000 cycles
• Available without anti-aliasing (AA) filter (D800E)
• EXPEED 3
• 3.2-inch LCD display with 921,000 dots
• Uses EN-EL3e battery
• Auto HDR mode
• Magnesium alloy body
• 15.3mp DX crop mode (4800x3200)
• 3D Color Matrix Metering III
• Built-in flash with CLS Commander support
• 900g (31.7oz) including battery
• 146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")

For the first time, a production Nikon DSLR is available in an 'E' version that ships without the sharpness-robbing (but moiré-reducing) anti-aliasing filter.  This model will be available for an extra $300.

By comparison, the D700 had a much worse viewfinder (quoted as 95%, but more like 90%), one third of the pixels (12.1mp), 5fps continuous shooting, a single CF card slot, and a 150k shutter rating.  The D800 manages to best all of this aside from raw shooting speed, and come in at 100g lighter too.

This camera takes a well-aimed swipe at the lower echelons of the medium format digital brigade, and will no doubt win over a lot of people that have been previously swayed towards Canon by their comprehensive video support.

The D700 was launched in October 2008 and, even considering the likelihood that this replacement was delayed by the flooding in Thailand, has had a very long shelf life in DSLR terms.  It's still a fantastic camera and has been a great seller for Nikon.

It remains to be seen if Nikon will "fill in" the obvious gaps for a high pixel count D4 companion, and a lower resolution but higher sensitivity version of the D800. I know many people will be clamouring for the latter, at least - especially wedding, sports, and event shooters.

List price for the D800 is US: $2999.95 UK: £2399.99 EU: €2829, with expected availability around late March 2012.  The D800E will be $3299.95, and available in mid April.

The D800E can already be pre-ordered from B&H here: D800E.

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One request that we've often heard is that Nikon update the excellent 24-70mm f/2.8 with VR. Nikon may not be listening, but Tamron certainly are - and today they have announced just such a lens.

The snappily-named SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007) features Tamron's new Vibration Compensation (VC) system and an Ultrasonic Drive (USD) focus motor - roughly equivalent to Nikon's own VR and AF-S.

The Tamron is somewhat shorter and a little lighter than the Nikon, though has an inconvenient 82mm filter size and is touch fatter. It is claimed to have "class-leading resolution".

There is currently no announced price or availability date for the lens.

A quick comparison between the Tamron and the Nikkor competition:

	Nikkor 24-70/2.8	Tamron 24-70/2.8
Construction:	15 elements in 11 groups	17 elements in 12 groups
Min focus distance	1.2 ft/0.38m (around 14.4in)	0.38m (15.0 in)
Filter size	77mm	82mm
Length	133mm	108.5mm
Diameter	83mm	88.2mm
Weight	900g	825g
Diaphragm blades	9	9
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22

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In total, the company posted a loss of ¥3.7bn ($46.8m) against last years ¥9.7bn ($127.3m) profit in the same period.

Net revenue is forecasted at ¥925bn for 2011, with a ¥55bn profit.

?Reference?Forecasts for Year ending March 31, 2012 (announced on February 3, 2012)
and Results of Year ended March 31, 2011

	Net Sales	Operating income	Ordinary income	Net income
Forecasts for Year ending March 31, 2012	925,000 Million yen	72,000 Million yen	80,000 Million yen	55,000 Million yen
Results of Year ended March 31, 2011	887,512 Million yen	54,052 Million yen	55,811 Million yen	27,312 Million yen

Full details in Nikon's report at http://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/pdf/2012/12_3qf_c_e.pdf (PDF).

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DPReview published an interview with Tetsuya Yamamoto, General Manager of Nikon’s Development Headquarters within its Imaging Division.

Highlights are that Nikon obviously have plans for the 1 range (the J1, incidentally, was the number one selling mirrorless camera up to Christmas in the UK). The following nuggets were mentioned as coming sooner or later:

• The CX sensor used in the Nikon 1 is capable of 2K and 4K video.
• Brighter lenses (e.g. primes with large apertures) for improved AF performance and better light gathering, whilst still remaining small.
• Manual AF control.
• In-camera NEF conversion and effects.

It's unclear whether some of these will come as firmware upgrades to the current range, or if they will be implemented on later models.

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The new COOLPIX P310 achieves superior image quality in low-light settings thanks to the powerful combination of a 16.1-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, wide ISO range up to 3200 (Hi1 6400 equivalent) and a fast, wide-angle maximum aperture f/1.8 lens. The COOLPIX P310 further fights blur by incorporating advanced optical VR image stabilization and makes shooting in low-light a breeze with several scene modes including Advanced Night Portrait mode, Night Landscape mode and Backlight/High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode. The Advanced Night Portrait mode combines consecutive images of the background while the subject is captured using the flash, while the Night Landscape mode combines a series of consecutive shots taken at a fast shutter speed into a single image with reduced noise. The Backlight HDR mode merges images of the same scene at different exposures to achieve a single image with a broad range of tonal detail.

P510

Shattering the conventional zoom barrier, the new COOLPIX P510 features a staggering 42x Wide-Angle NIKKOR glass zoom lens. The astounding zoom range of 24mm to 1,000mm with advanced optical Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization ensures that the photographer captures their intended subject with exceptional image quality. With this kind of extreme focal length, the need for superior image stabilization becomes essential for photos and HD video. Photographers are given increased stability with the additional zoom control located on the side of the lens barrel.

To further enhance image quality and help combat challenging low-light conditions, the COOLPIX P510 includes an advanced 16.1-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor. Utilizing the high-speed continuous shooting performance (capture five images at full resolution in approximately one second) of the CMOS sensor and fast autofocus (AF), the COOLPIX P510 makes it possible to capture even the most spontaneous moments.

S9300

The COOLPIX S9300 is deceptively slim (approximately 1.5-inch body), but hides a super-zoom secret with an outstanding 18x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens (25mm-450mm). Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization lets users capture far-off horizons or up-close action, making the COOLPIX S9300 a packing priority for any trip. The camera features a 16.0-megapixel Backside Illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor for capturing low-light images with stunning clarity and sharpness. Nikon’s BSI sensor technology increases the flow of light to the sensor’s surface, which improves image quality and reduces noise. Whether traveling around the globe or enjoying a night out on the town, users can also record Full HD (1080p) movies with full stereo sound and enjoy high speed frame rates for slow and fast motion effects. Further adding to the COOLPIX S9300’s credibility as the ultimate travel camera, built-in GPS has been added to provide the user with accurate geotag data of adventures and even displays a map as to where the user has been.

S6300

The slim COOLPIX S6300 bundles a 10x optical zoom with a compact body and VR technology, so users can quickly zoom in to the action without worrying about blurry photos. A 16.0-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor captures fast action and scenarios in challenging lighting, such as faces around a dimly-lit birthday cake or sun soaked days at the lake. The COOLPIX S6300 also records full HD (1080p) movies for memorable moments without missing a beat. Additionally, 180º and 360º views of the world, including stunning landscapes or amazing interiors, are simple to create and share with the Easy Panorama mode. Creative color options let the user add their own personal touch in-camera with effects like Low key, High key, Nostalgia Sepia, and even Selective Color, putting a little punch to images and movies.

S4300

w For those looking for a no-frills touch screen camera that captures amazing photos and HD video, the 16.0-megapixel COOLPIX S4300 is the camera that fits the bill. It features a wide-angle 6x (26mm-156mm) optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, plus VR image stabilization for maximum versatility. The 3-inch touch screen LCD makes it easy to compose, focus and capture moments quickly, and subjects come alive with 460,000-dot detail. Additionally, multiple Scene Modes immediately adjust settings for optimum results, while the Auto Scene Selector can identify scenes automatically and set the camera accordingly. The COOLPIX S4300 also features Nikon’s Smart Portrait System, which includes the intelligent Smile Shutter function that automatically recognizes when a subject is smiling and releases the shutter for picture-perfect results every time. The Face-Priority AF can find and focus up to 12 faces, making the COOLPIX S4300 the ultimate party accessory.

S3300

The Nikon COOLPIX S3300 answers the call for a cost-efficient 16.0-megapixel camera with a 6x (26mm-156mm) optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens for near or far photos on any occasion. The slim design of the camera makes it effortless for traveling, while the easy-to-use interface is always ready to capture photos and video. The camera has 19 Scene Modes, including the Scene Auto Selector which analyzes a scene and automatically selects from one of six scene modes. With the COOLPIX S3300, the party can be relived in glorious HD with 720p movie recording, while optical VR minimizes the effects of camera shake for sharp, high-quality images.

S30

A wonderful addition to any family, the COOLPIX S30 makes it easy and fun to preserve memories from the priceless to possibly messy, including a baby’s first steps, first swim or first plate of spaghetti. Boasting a shockproof* (up to 2.6 feet) and waterproof *(up to 9.8 feet) exterior, the COOLPIX S30 affords a chance to capture all of their favorite moments without hesitation or worry. A 10.1-megapixel image sensor produces high quality images and HD video that can be easily shared, printed and framed for family and friends. A 3x wide angle zoom lens, HD video capabilities and extremely easy-to-use modes like the Smart Portrait System make the COOLPIX S30 simple, durable and affordable.

L810

Whether at the game or in nature, users need a camera that can go the distance to get in close to the action. The COOLPIX L810 sports a powerful 26x (22.5mm-585mm) zoom that makes it possible to capture every detail with extraordinary precision. This latest affordable ultra zoom continues in a long line of superb Nikon compact long zoom cameras and features a super wide 22.5mm wide angle lens with VR image stabilization technology to help eliminate blur in photos and movies, regardless of focal length. Nineteen Scene Modes optimize camera settings automatically for picture-perfect results, while the Smart Portrait System helps make every portrait flattering and pictures priceless. Additionally, the COOLPIX L810 features a Sports Continuous Shooting mode to capture fast moving subjects. If still images aren’t enough to tell the whole story, begin recording 720p HD movies with stereo sound through a simple one-touch control button and play them back on a 3-inch, 921,000-dot high resolution LCD display.

L26

Let the camera do the thinking while marveling at the great images taken with the COOLPIX L26. Simply point, shoot and let the camera do the rest with easy-to-use and intelligent automatic Scene Modes, helping bring out the user’s inner photographer. Featuring a 5x (26mm-130mm) optical Zoom-NIKKOR lens for close to intermediate distance shots, the COOLPIX L26 is fun and easy to use whether snapping photos on a field trip or capturing 720p HD video of a birthday party. A wide and bright 3-inch LCD screen, vibration reduction and Smart Portrait technology make this the ideal camera for the beginner or casual photographer who might not use a camera often, but knows they want amazing image quality when they do.

Availability & Price

The COOLPIX L810 will be available in February 2012 for a suggested retail price (SRP) price of $279.95** in a choice of colors including Black, Red and Blue. The COOLPIX S30 will be available in February 2012 for an SRP of $119.95** in a choice of colors including White, Blue and Pink. The COOLPIX L26 will be available in February 2012 for an SRP of $119.95** in a choice of colors including Red, Black and Silver.

The COOLPIX S9300 will be available for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $349.95 in black, red and silver, while the COOLPIX S6300 will be available for $199.95 SRP in red, black, silver and blue. The COOLPIX S4300 will be available for $169.95 SRP in plum, black, silver, white and red, while the COOLPIX S3300 will be available for $139.95 SRP in silver, black, pink, purple and red. The new COOLPIX S-series cameras will be available in February 2012.

The COOLPIX P510 will be available in February 2012 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $429.95* and will be offered in black and red. The COOLPIX P310 will also be available in February 2012 for $329.95* SRP and will be offered in black only

*Suggested retail price listed is only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

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Nikon have announced a new 85mm lens, the medium telephoto AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G.

The new optic replaces the older screw-drive AF-D 85mm f/1.8, bringing Nikon's f/1.8 range up to date with Silent Wave Motor focusing technology.

Weight is around 350g, making it much lighter than the f/1.4 version, and the lens will perform with full autofocus on bodies such as the D3100 and D5100 that lack a screw-drive AF module.

Focal length	85 mm
Maximum aperture	f/1.8
Minimum aperture	f/16
Lens construction	9 elements in 9 groups
Angle of view	28°30' (18°50' with Nikon DX format)
Minimum focus distance	0.8 m/2.62 ft (from focal plane)
Maximum reproduction ratio	0.124x
No. of diaphragm blades	7 (rounded)
Filter-attachment size	67 mm
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)	Approximately 80 x 73 mm/3.1 x 2.9 in.
Weight	Approximately 350 g/12.4 oz
Supplied accessories	67 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-62, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1015

Full details on Nikon Imaging.

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Nikon today announced their newest top of the range DSLR, the D4.

Headline features are a massively improved video mode (no doubt to compete with Canon's lead in this area, though Nikon go on to trump them with features such as uncompressed HDMI output), support for the new XQD memory card format, a new Nikon-developed 16mp full frame FX sensor, a new MultiCAM 3500 51-point pixel AF module, and a new 91,000 pixel exposure metering system.

Going head-to-head with Canon's upcoming 1Dx ($7800), the new Nikon is priced at $5999.95 (UK price £4799.99).

It remains to be seen if using XQD is a good idea. Yes, it allows faster write times and is more robust than CF, but having dual slots of different formats isn't something I particularly like.

ISO range is the same as the D3s, with a perhaps less than expected range of 100 to 12,800, though expandable to 50 - 204,800. The D3s had a maximum expanded ISO of 102,400.

The 51-point AF module is now sensitive (at some points) down to f/8 and -2ev, from the D3s' f/5.6 and -1ev.

Video capability looks great, if that's your thing. Aside from the uncompressed output potential, the camera supports 30 and 24 fps at 1080p, along with 1.5x and 2.7x crop modes. The 2.7x crop is still at 1080p, and is interestingly the same size as Nikon's CX format sensors as used in the Nikon 1 range. The D4 can shoot at 60fps in 720p mode.

Spec list:

• 16.2mp Nikon-developed CMOS FX sensor
• Dust reduction system
• Dual slots (1x XQD, 1x CF Type 1)
• 100% viewfinder coverage, 0.70x magnification.
• Carbon fiber shutter rated at 400,000 cycles, max speed 1/8000s
• 1/250s flash sync speed
• 10fps shooting speed with full AF, 11fps with no AF
• 91,000-pixel exposure metering system
• ISO 100-12,800 (50-204,800 expanded)
• Multi-CAM 3500FX 51-point autofocus, down to f/8 and -2ev
• USB 3.0 interface
• New EN-EL18 battery, 2600 shots per charge
• 41.6oz (1180g) camera body only
• Illuminated function buttons

Will the D4 be finding a place in your camera bag? Does it do enough to meet or beat the Canon 1Dx?

Press release

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]]> The $6,000 D4 (and a $500 85mm f/1.8 AF-S lens) is likely to be announced tomorrow (6th Jan 2011), but some sites have already jumped the gun on the press embargo. Nikon Rumors found the following. Enjoy!

Nikon Unveils New D4 Flagship D-SLR

Released : Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:01 AM

The Nikon D4, which is slated for February availability at a $6,000 suggested retail, will offer a full-frame 16.2-megapixel full-format CMOS image sensor that will shoot full-resolution images at up to a 10 fps rate.

The camera is also one of the first to support the new XQD Compact Flash memory card format, and will also offer a second card for more conventional CF cards.

The Nikon D4 has improved low-light performance, with an ISO range from 100 to 102,400 which can be expanded to 50 to 204,800 for both movies and stills.

The D4 also improves on the D3's color matrix metering system with a third-generation 91,000-pixel RGB metering sensor.

The unit takes the AF mode select switch from the D7000 and uses improved 51-point AF points with 9 cross-type sensor and a beefed up AF module allowing focus with an f/8 lens and faster (up from f/5.6). The AF detection range is now down to EV-2.0

The viewfinder features a full pentaprism with a 100 percent field of view.

The video section will record pixel-for-pixel Full-HD 1080p resolution with selections for 30p and 24p frame rates in this iteration, and 720p at up to 60p for slow-motion work. The camera now includes support for the H.264 B frame compression scheme.

The camera uses contrast detect AF in movie recording and features a low-pass filter optimized to maximize sharpness of HD video, meaning greater noise reduction when shooting full-frame movies.

Function buttons are illuminated this year, and a dedicated video button (user re-assignable) is added near the shutter button.

The D4 supports WTSA wireless control using the optional Nikon WT-5 wireless transmitter, and features an integrated Ethernet port and HDMI output enabling output of uncompressed video.

The D4 also introduces face detection/recognition into the flagship series

Another new feature is smooth aperture control for use while shooting video.

At the same time, the company introduced the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G FX format lens ($500 suggested retail).

The company said the D4 is not being produced in Thailand will not have production issues from the recent flooding situation there. But whether the company will have enough supply to meet the expected demand from Nikon-aligned professional photographers and converts remains to be seen.

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]]> Nikon Rumors have posted what they claim are the specifications for Nikon's next range-topper. The D4 seems likely to go head-to-head with Canon's recently announced 1D X.

Here's the spec list:

• 16.2 MP
• 11 fps
• 100-102,400 native ISO range, expandable to 50 and 204,800
• CF + XQD memory card slots! That's right, the Nikon D4 will have the new Compact Flash XQD memory card slot.
• Compatible with the new Nikon WT-5 wireless transmitter
• Integrated Ethernet in the camera
• Face detection/recognition function that will be working in the viewfinder
• Improved video
• Uncompressed video out through the HDMI port
• Ability to assign the two buttons on the front of the camera to smooth aperture control during video recording
• Improved 51 AF points
• AF detection range will go down to EV-2.0
• Autofocus system: 9 cross-type sensors that are operational up to f/8

Interesting if true.

By comparison, here are the announced 1D X specs:

• Full Frame
• 18.1MP
• Dual DIGIC 5+ – 17 Times The Processing Power of DIGIC 4
• ISO 100-51200 Native
• 100,000 Pixel RGB Metering Sensor
• EOS iSA (Intelligent Subject Analysis)
• 61 Point AF
• 21 f/5.6 Cross Type Sensors
• 20 f/4 Cross Type Sensors
• 5 f/2.8 Cross Type Senors
• EOS iTR AF (Intelligent Tracking & Recognition Auto Focus)
• 12 Frames Per Second
• 14 Frames Per Second JPG Only
• 400,000 Shot Rated Shutter
• Ethernet Connection
• March Availability

So based on this, the D4 will be slightly lower resolution than the 1D X, but with a higher specified ISO -- but is that enough to fight off the competition?

I think that this leak makes sense, especially in light of the rumoured D800 specifications. It would appear Nikon are pursuing a strategy of differentiating the higher end bodies by high sensitivity/low resolution, and lower sensitivity/high resolution.

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