Camiso Undag has a nice collection of images of famous people caught holding a Nikon camera - check the entire gallery called ICONS with a NIKON on Facebook:

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Nikon USA introduced a new D600 two lens kit savings offer which includes:

• Nikon D600 body
• AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
• AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
• WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter
• D-SLR Pro Messenger Bag
• 32GB Class 10 SD Card
• Nikon Guide to SLR Photography

After a $500 savings, the listed price is $2,846.95 with free shipping at B&H. On the same kit, Adorama offers also a 2% in rewards (the Nikon Store listing is priced higher and it doesn't offer free shipping). This offer will end on June 1st, 2013.

Another similar D600 two lens kit from Adorama offers $550 in savings:

Other Nikon D600 kit combos can be found here, here and here.

Update

I just came across few other Memorial Day deals:

• Up to $250 savings on the Nikon 1 V2 kits.

• Up to $470 savings on the Nikon D3100.

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While we are entering the slow summer months (Nikon seldom announces major products during that time), I have prepared several guest posts to keep us entertained. Today's article by Otto Peter is on the audio levels of the Nikon D4 and D800 DSLR cameras (check also Otto's previous guest post on how to modify the Yongnuo RF603N wireless remote flash trigger to fit non-Nikon flash trigger sources). If you have an interesting idea for a guest post, you can contact me here.

Nikon says nothing about audio parameters of the D800, so I measured some of them. I have my own D800, and I was permitted to record some test signals with a D4 at a local dealer. I did not care about the built in microphone, and used only the external audio input. I also did not concern myself with auto sensitivity. Signals were generated by an Audio Precision System One audio analyzer, recorded on a memory card, extracted from the video stream on a PC, and the digital audio data was either fed back into the System One, or viewed in time and frequency domain in Adobe Audition. While I took reasonable care to provide correct results, I am known to have erred at times – so I beg pardon, should I have got something wrong.

Worst news first – frequency response

There is no bass. The frequency response of the D4 is identical. The lower limit of the D800’s audio band is too high for proper reproduction of most male voices, let alone environmental sounds. This might make sense for the built in microphone, as it somewhat attenuates noise from holding and operating the camera, but even then, I would expect the roll-off to start at a lower frequency. Two cascaded first order high-pass filters, each with a cut-off frequency of 77Hz, fit this curve quite well. I was able to extend the lower 3dB band limit from the camera’s native 120Hz to 30Hz by applying the parametric equalizer of Adobe Audition 3.0.1 twice, bass shelve set to 27Hz, +10.7dB, first order (second order applied once would not work). I did not fiddle with the values too much, but the result is within 1dB of what I tried to achieve.

Input sensitivity and level meters

The maximum amplitude before clipping is 2.83Vpp (peak-to-peak) at sensitivity setting 1, which corresponds to a sine wave of 1VRMS (root-mean-square). This is true for all frequencies – the bass attenuation is done later in the signal chain, and the input amplifier cannot take higher amplitudes. At sensitivity 20, the maximum amplitude before clipping is 1.27mVpp, or 450µVRMS sine. Between sensitivity 1 and 7, the steps are 4.48dB on average, and between 7 and 18 they are 3.08dB. The last two steps are probably meant to be close to 3.08dB as well, but input amplifier noise results in clipping at slightly smaller sine amplitudes and consequently slightly larger steps than expected. Sensitivity settings 6 and 7 are somewhat exotic, as both clearly show signs of AGC (automatic gain control). I did not observe this at the other settings, but I did not spend too much time for that.
Level meters are quite precise, the first yellow bar is 12dB below the red bar, and when the red bar lights up, clipping just begins. Unfortunately, the meters are positioned after the high-pass filter (they are probably derived from the already digitized signal), so they will often not indicate clipping at low frequencies, especially at low sensitivity settings, when the input amplifier clips, but not the converter.

Noise

That’s another problem. Higher sensitivity settings are not useful due to excessive noise. My camera has an SNR (signal-to-noise-ratio) of 90dB at setting 1, but only 28.5dB at 20. That’s about 18µVRMS over the entire signal band (DC to 24kHz). A state-of-the-art audio pre-amplifier chip has something like 0.2µV, which would mean much more useful 67dB SNR. Interestingly, there is less noise at the same sensitivity if the internal microphone is used in a quiet room. While the D4 is better (38dB SNR at 20), it is still far from good.

Distortion

Input signal at 1kHz: 0.7dB below maximum.
Amplitudes of some harmonics relative to signal:
 2kHz 84.8dB
 3kHz 92.0dB
 4kHz 108.1dB
 5kHz 95.4dB
 6kHz 116.5dB
 7kHz 101.2dB
 8kHz 114.0dB
 9kHz 98.6dB
 10kHz 118.6dB
This results in a THD (without noise) of about 0.007%, which is neither fancy nor bad.

Anti-Aliasing Filter

This is much more important for audio than for video. Frequencies above half the sampling frequency, i.e. above 24kHz, should be completely eliminated, frequencies below that limit should be passed on without attenuation. This is not the case in the D800. The first time attenuation reaches 60dB is at about 26.5kHz, which aliases to 21.5kHz in the sampled signal. Up to 48kHz, attenuation varies between 60dB and 75dB. I did not test further. Not exactly impressive.

Input Impedance

2.2kOhm at 1kHz – this is ok for microphone inputs.

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Nikon released firmware updates for the Nikon D300, D300s and D700 DSLR cameras with added support the Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lenes:

• Firmware update A 1.11, B 1.11 for Nikon D300
• Firmware update A 1.02, B 1.02 for Nikon D300s
• Firmware update A 1.04, B 1.03 for Nikon D700

A new firmware update for the Nikon Coolpix P7700 has also been published with a fix for an ISO problem in manual mode:

"When shooting with shooting mode set to M (manual), ISO sensitivity set to Auto, ISO 80-200, ISO 80-400, or ISO 80-800 and the flash used, ISO sensitivity was sometimes not locked at ISO 80 and a different ISO sensitivity was sometimes applied. This issue has been resolved."

All firmware updates can also be downloaded on Nikon USA support site.

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The Hong Kong based company di-GPS introduced two new GPS modules for Nikon cameras - di-GPS Eco Pro-S and Pro-F:

di-GPS Eco ProFessional (Pro-F) specifications

• Support Nikon D4, D3, D3S, D3X, D700, D800, D800E, D300, D300S, D2XS, D2X, D2HS, D200 & Fujifilm S5 Pro
• Direct replace GP-1
• Extremely low power consumption : 19mA, it is less than 1/3 of current consumption of GP-1.
• Extremely light in weight : 14g
• Extremely small in size
• Extreme weather condition (moisture and dust sealed)
• Extremely fast TTFF (Time To First Fix) and fast TTFF at low signal levels.
• Extremely high sensitivity (Tracking Sensitivity: -165 dBm), provide superior positing information in environments, through urban canyons, and under dense foliage.
• Ultra high performance MTK MT3339 GPS chip.
• 66-Channels GPS Receiver for fast acquisition and reacquisition
• SBAS, WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN Demodulator
• Built-in 10 pin connector for remote shutter release
• Direct attached to the 10pin socket
• NMEA 0183 data protocol.
• Built-in patch antenna, no external antenna required
• No Setup Required
• Check availability and pricing on Amazon

di-GPS Eco ProSumer (Pro-S) specifications

• Support Nikon D600, D7000, D7100, D5000, D5100, D5200 D3100, D3200 and Coolpix P7700
• Extremely low power consumption : 19mA, it is less than 1/3 of current consumption of GP-1.
• Extremely light in weight : 16g
• Extremely small in size
• Extremely fast TTFF (Time To First Fix) and fast TTFF at low signal levels.
• Extremely high sensitivity (Tracking Sensitivity: -165 dBm), provide superior positing information in environments, through urban canyons, and under dense foliage.
• Ultra high performance MTK MT3339 GPS chip.
• 66-Channels GPS Receiver for fast acquisition and reacquisition
• SBAS, WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN Demodulator
• 2.5mm jack for remote shutter release
• Direct attached to the 10pin terminal
• NMEA 0183 data protocol.
• Built-in patch antenna, no external antenna required.
• No Setup Required
• Check availability and pricing on Amazon

Additional images:

In addition to the updated Nikon GP-1A unit, here are few other third party GPS alternatives:

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• How to make a custom grip for your Nikon DSLR camera.

• BorrowLenses reviews the Nikon 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens.

• Rare Nikkor 13mm f/5.6 ultra wide angle lens for sale on eBay.

• The Bower 24mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon is currently $200 off with free shipping (offer ends May 31, 2013).

• A reader purchased this rare Nikkor lens from Craigslist and is trying to identify it. If you know what this is used for, contact Adam Mullins on his blog.

• Nikon is now in Nigeria - Nikon products are officially distributed and marketed by New Creation Worldwide Link Nigeria Ltd. offering twelve (12) months warranty on cameras and accessories. More images available on Facebook.

• The Nikon D800E DSLR camera won the Camera GP 2013 Readers Award.

• For 2013 Nikon received four TIPA awards for the 1 Nikkor 11-27.5 f/3.5-5.6 lens and D7100, P520 and S01 cameras.

• DxO Optics Pro 8.1.6 released with Nikon Coolpix A and P330 support.

• Adobe Camera Raw 8.1 release candidate for Photoshop CS6 is now available with support for the latest Nikon camera and lenses.

• DigitalRev $10 coupon code: 9JVCLIX4 valid till May 19 with minimum purchase of $100 (any currency).
• Nikon released Q&A of financial results for the year ended March 31, 2013

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After the best lenses for D800 series, DxOMark published several new articles covering the best lenses for the Nikon D600 DSLR camera:

Best ultra-wide angle prime lenses for Nikon D600

Best wide angle prime lenses for Nikon D600

Best 50mm lenses for Nikon D600

Best moderate telephoto lenses for Nikon D600

Wide angle zoom lenses for Nikon D600

Best standard zoom lenses for Nikon D600

The listed lens test scores were measured with a D600, but the results are still very close to the list of best lenses for the D800.

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Nikon filed two more patents (2013-019992, 2013-011831) in Japan for a new full frame 58mm f/1.2 lens. In the past there have been similar patents for a 50mm f/1.2, 58mm f/1.4 and 58mm f/1.2 lenses. Here are the technical details:

• Focal length: 58.0216
• Aperture: 1.229
• Half angle of view: 20.82 "
• Image height: 21.6
• Lens length: 122.05004
• Backfocus: 38.01861
• Lens design: 9 elements in 7 groups with three aspherical surfaces and possibly two ED elements (2 & 4)

Maybe Nikon is really serious about recreating the legendary Ai Noct Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 lens (read more about it here).

Those are the latest US deals on new and refurbished Nikon equipment from all around the Web:

• Nikon D600 (refurbished) has a new low price: $1,559.95 (valid till May 19th).
• Nikon D800 (refurbished) also has a new low price of $2,349.
• Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens (refurbished) for $349 - the lowest price I've seen so far on this lens.
• Nikon Coolpix AW100 underwater camera (refurbished) for $157.
• Nikon D3100 with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses (new) for $496.95 plus free 16GB memory card, Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 11, Hoya NXT UV 52MM multi coated slim frame glass filter.
• Nikon D5100 body (refurbished) for $399.
• Nikon D5100 + lens kit (refurbished) for $429.99.
• Nikon D3x kit with Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens, SB-700 flash (refurbished), EN-EL4a battery and Red Giant software for $6,699.

All of the above deals have free shipping int he US. More Nikon refurbished/factory demo products cane be found here, here and here.

Also, the Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 aspherical fisheye lens for Nikon mount is $229 until 3pm EST on May 16th when you use code S0511113 at checkout.

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Yongnuo YN-622N wireless flash trigger for Nikon is now available for sale at the Yongnuo Store and on eBay. The PDF instruction manual can be downloaded here. Additional information and compatibility list:

Compatible camera list:

• Nikon D70/D70S/D80/D90 D200/D300/D300S/D600/D700/D800
• D3000series: D3000 D3100 D3200
• D5000series: D5000 D5100
• D7000Series: D7000

Compatible i-TTL flash list:

• Yongnuo YN-465N/YN-467N/YN-468 II/YN-565N/YN-568N
• Nikon SB-400/SB-600/SB-700/SB-800/SB-900/SB-910

Overview:

YN-622N i-TTL wireless transceiver is a high performance 2.4G wireless flash trigger designed for Nikon users. Different photographic effects can be realized through setting the flash at 360 degrees. It supports i-TTL and manual flash, front-curtain sync, rear- curtain sync and high-speed sync(Auto FP), the highest sync speed is 1/8000s*. it can remote change flash exposure compensation or flash output of each group, supports different flash mode mix using. Supports the transmitter installed i-TTL flash, in addition, it supports the master unit on transmitter sets the parameters of each group. This product is a wireless transceiver design , the distance of remote control reaches 100M, supporting 7 wireless channels and A/B/C three groups, and with AF assist beam emitter function.

Functions:

• Compatible flash mode: i-TTL, Manual flash
• Compatible Shutter sync: front-curtain sync, rear- curtain sync and high-speed sync(HSS/FP), the highest sync speed is 1/8000s*
• Support remote set the parameters of flash through the transceiver (Remote Control Mode)
• Support i-TTL/Manual/Repeating flash mode mix using(Mix Control Mode)
• Support the flash installed on transmitter(on-top flash)and supports i-TTL function
• Support the use of master unit on transmitter sets the parameters of each group(Master Control Mode)
• Support FEC, FVL function
• Support modeling flash and red-eye reduction flash
• Support flash zooming (auto)
• Built-in AF assist beam emitter (AF Lamp)
• Settings saved automatically
• Compatible with YongNuo/ Nikon series flashes
• Support PC port triggering strobe flashes
• PC port support front/rear curtain sync and high-speed sync(Super Sync)function
• Support single-contact of camera & flash triggering (max sync speed is 1/250s)

Notes:

Compatible cameras/flashes is needed when using TTL function
The highest sync speed of some camera types is 1/4000s, some of flash or camera models may reach to 1/250s only or less if it doesn't support high sync speed.

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Several different third party battery grips for the Nikon D7100 camera are already available at Amazon, Adorama, B&H and eBay. Even the most expensive option is less than half of the price of the original Nikon MB-D15.

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The just announced Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 lens is now available for pre-order:

• Amazon:  black | silver
• Adorama:  black | silver
• B&H: black | silver
• Amazon UK: black | silver

The estimated shipping date is June 13, 2013.

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Nikon released version 1.18.1 of their NEF Codec which now support D600 images captured with the latest firmware update. Nikon NEF Codec makes Nikon RAW (.NEF) files easy accessible in a Windows environment.

Update: Nikon NRW Codec 1.4.0 was also released.

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Nikon officially announced the 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 lens:

• 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 @nikon.com
• 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 @Nikon Imaging
• Price: $896.95
• Pre-order options: black | silver
• Sample images:

MTF chart:

Lens design:

Available in black and silver:

Technical specifications:

Key features:

• The fastest 1 NIKKOR lens. Featuring a maximum aperture of f/1.2, the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 is perfect for portraits and low-light shooting.
• 32mm focal length (86.4 mm equivalent in 35mm format) allows for versatility to capture images in multiple situations, from beautiful portraits to everyday shooting.
• Features technologies employed with 1 NIKKOR for the first time: Nano-Crystal Coat, Silent Wave Motor, and a manual focus ting.
• Nano-Crystal coat reduces ghosting and flare, even in bright sunlight.
• Silent Wave Motor (SWM) reduces noise of AF during shooting and movie recording.
• Manual focus ring allows for full focus control, especially while looking through a viewfinder.
• High quality, metallic exterior for attractive styling.
• Compact and lightweight, maintains the perfect balance with the rest of the Nikon 1 system of bodies and lenses.

Press release:

Nikon Announces The Fastest 1 NIKKOR Lens Yet: The New 32mm f/1.2

The Newest Addition to the Nikon 1 System, the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 Lens, Offers Superior Resolution and Incredible Depth of Field to Nikon 1 Shooters

MELVILLE, N.Y. – Today, Nikon Inc. introduced the newest addition to the acclaimed Nikon 1 system, the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens, a fast medium-telephoto offering for photographers who appreciate the speed and portability of the Nikon 1 System. With a fixed focal length of 32mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.2, the new 32mm lens is the fastest in the ever expanding 1 NIKKOR lens lineup. An ideal lens for portraiture, the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens is capable of rendering breathtaking images that capture every detail.

The 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens (86mm equivalent in 35mm format) enables brilliant sharpness and is able to resolve intricate details in portraits such as hair, eyes and eyelashes, while also allowing for strategically precise image blur and bokeh. From flattering portraits to still-life art, this fast lens gives users the ability to emphasize a primary subject combined with a skillfully blurred background for a dramatic yet natural separation, and shoot with confidence in challenging light.

Additionally, core NIKKOR lens technologies have been carried over into the 1 NIKKOR series, as the 32mm f/1.2 is the first 1 NIKKOR lens to be equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM), a manual focus ring and a Nano Crystal Coat -- all traditional staples of the NIKKOR line. Utilizing the Close-Range Correction System, the lens is able to provide high-resolution, realistic textures and minimized aberration, even during close-up shooting. The M/A (autofocus with manual override) mode lets the user to manually focus during autofocus operation for intuitive and fine adjustments while shooting. Additionally, the lens sports an elegant and portable design while Nikon’s exclusive Nano Crystal Coat effectively reduces instances of ghost and flare for optimal image quality.

With the addition of the new 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens, the 1 NIKKOR lens lineup now offers nine total lenses for photographers seeking the ideal harmony of performance and portability.

Nikon will continue to expand the 1 NIKKOR lineup with lenses that make the most of the capabilities and performance offered by Nikon 1 advanced cameras with interchangeable lenses, while consistently offering new ways for users to express their creative vision.

Price and Availability
The 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens will be available in Black and Silver for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $899.95* in June 2013. For more information on the Nikon 1 system and other 1 NIKKOR lenses as well as other Nikon products, please visit www.nikonusa.com.

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NIKKOR is Nikon's brand of photographic lenses. This year, the NIKKOR camera lens celebrates its 80th anniversary since the first lens was introduced in 1933. The NIKKOR name arose from adding "r"—a common practice in the naming of photographic lenses at the time the name was established—to "Nikko", the Romanized abbreviation for Nippon Kogaku K.K., the original name used when the company was established.

Since the release of the first NIKKOR lens, Nikon has continued its long tradition of developing and incorporating cutting-edge technologies into its lenses. The OP Fisheye-Nikkor 10mm f/5.6 fisheye lens for SLR cameras, released in 1968, was the world's first lens to incorporate aspherical lens elements, and Nano Crystal Coat, originally developed for IC steppers and scanners, virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a broad range of wavelengths.

Nikon's own high-quality standards are applied to all stages from initial design and development to final product release for design that responds to user needs, and production system and inspections that ensure the superior quality of NIKKOR lenses.

In October 2011, the first 1 NIKKOR interchangeable lens for Nikon 1 cameras was released. The new 1 NIKKOR mount continues over half a century of Nikon's tradition of excellence with the development of interchangeable lenses that began with the Nikon F mount.

Nikon's lineup of lenses for cameras with interchangeable lenses currently consists of more than 80 types of lenses, including fisheye lenses, ultra wide-angle to super-telephoto lenses, zoom lenses, Micro lenses, and PC-E lenses for SLR cameras, as well as 1 NIKKOR lenses for advanced cameras with interchangeable lenses. Nikon will continue to develop and release high-quality products that appeal to users the world over.

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I already mentioned that Nikon will be releasing their new 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 lens (86.4mm equivalent) with Nano coating and manual focus ring this week. The official press release will be out in few hours. The US price of the lens will be around $900. I do not expect any other product announcement tonight. Stay tuned for full the coverage.

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• Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 fisheye lens sold for $30k on eBay.

• Nikon USA is apparently getting into the online training course business - they are currently offering "Photo Editing with Nikon's Capture NX 2" for $19.95.

• You can now download printable lens hoods for various Nikon lenses.

• Check out this ugly, fake and rare Nikon 2D 9000F film camera found on eBay.

• Several new Nikon D7100 books are about to be released in German language.

• The Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 ultra wide angle fisheye lens for Nikon F mount now sells for $249.

• Nikon Taiwan has lowered the prices on several Nikkor lenses.

• Nikon expands their CNN international partnership.

• PocketWizard have released beta firmware for the miniTT1 and flex TT5 with Nikon D600 and D3200 cameras support.
• Blur's Alex James used Nikon D5200 to direct his own short movie for Virgin Media Shorts:

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DigiCamControl is a free, open source program that gives you full control over Nikon cameras from your Windows PC. It supports tethering, live view, remote triggering, direct image transfer, controlling multiple cameras simultaneously and even offers you to control the camera from your tablet or smartphone. This is the first full release of digiCamControl which has support for almost all Nikon DSLR's cameras.

Connect your camera to the computer with a USB cable and fire up the program, and you have full access to almost all camera controls. You can have the viewfinder image live on your computer monitor and you can focus and expose manually or automatically and see the result directly on your computer screen.

The program supports almost all digital Nikon SLR's plus quite a few other cameras, and enables you to utilize almost all your camera's features remotely. Apart from shooting single frames, digiCamControl also offers sequences, bracketing, time lapse and focus stacking.

You have detailed control over the image transfer, storing, naming and many other aspects of your shooting session from within the program.

Once you have set up your camera, you can control it wirelessly using a smartphone or a tablet. Both iPhones, iPads, Android devices and other devices that can run a web browser are supported. You can even use a second remote computer (Mac, pc, Unix or whatever) to control and release the camera.

DigiCamControl is developed by Duka Istvan and is distributed as open source with both the finished program and the original source code (C#) freely available under the GNU license. You can read the history of digiCamControl here.

Here are several other alternative and free software solutions for Nikon cameras from previous posts:

• Nikon Camera Control software
• Sofortbildapp for Mac - (can now be downloaded from the App Store)
• Nkvid (PC)
• Video for D300 (PC)
• Free capture software for Nikon DSLR (PC)
• Another Camera Control software for PC plus (see instructional video)
• You can also try DCamCapture

Clare Wyoh via Gizmodo

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Nikon published their financial results for the year ending on March 31, 2013. You probably remember that for the third quarter the company reported a “rapid deterioration in the market" which led to a cut in the annual profit forecast and some pretty good savings.

Summary for the financial year that ended on March 31, 2013 for Nikon Imaging Company:

Both sales and income posted expected results in the 1st half, but the market condition got abruptly worsened in the 2nd half. Because the inventory was built in the 1st half to counteract Thai floods risks, the profitability was deteriorated compared to the 1st half. Sales ended with 28% hike and operating income 13% up from the previous year. The inventory was reduced to nearly level as planned at fiscal year end.

Summary of estimation for the next financial year (ending March 31, 2014):

Persistent contraction is likely for the compact camera market, but the market for digital camera—interchangeable lens type is expected to keep up the current growth. Both sales and income are forecasted to rise 8% and 55% each.

Note the last statement: "New product launch of mid-class cameras is also expected to help the performance". This probably means a D3200 and/or D5200 replacement and new mirrorless cameras by March 2014.

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