Nikon Inks Deal with WiLAN
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October 29, 2009 7:18 PM
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Nikon has signed a licensing agreement with WiLAN Inc., thereby gaining access to an extensive portfolio of wireless technology. WiLAN boasts an impressive collection of patented inventions and counts Cisco, Panasonic, Samsung and RIM among it's current licensees. The terms of the agreement are confidential, but it's no secret that the deal will result in some form of improved and embedded wireless functions making their way into the camera maker's next generation of digital imaging devices.
Nikon Inks Deal with WiLAN
Nikonians News Flash #132
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October 19, 2009 6:33 AM
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This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news pertaining to Nikon:
—It's here! Nikon's Steve Heiner tells us about the new Nikon D3s
—Nikon's new DX-format 85mm VR micro lens coming in December
—Cliff Mautner tests the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
—New products from Adobe and onOne Software add wireless phone features
Download Nikonians News Flash #132 (NPC-NF-2009-10-18.mp3; 5:56; 5.43MB; MP3 format)
Nikon D3S Sample Photos Now Available
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October 15, 2009 2:24 PM
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Nikon has made additional full-size sample photos from the new D3S flagship DSLR available for scrutiny. See the samples here.
Nikon D3S Sample Photos Now Available
Nikon unveils D3s and new 85mm DX format medium micro lens
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October 14, 2009 6:31 AM
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Nikon has announced their new Nikon D3S, which adds astronomical ISO sensitivity and a host of other features to the already established FX-format D3 — and a new medium telephoto; the AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR lens.
Nikon Photo Unit Beats Estimates for First Half of 2009
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September 28, 2009 4:37 PM
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Nikon's photo unit appears to be going against the tide of the global economic downturn. Despite being labelled as an "underperforming" share following the pessimistic August forecast, Nikon's latest sales figures out are reportedly "better than our estimate for the first half and the second half [of 2009]," according to a recent interview with Imaging Unit president Makoto Kimura. (via Bloomberg News)
Nikon Photo Unit Beats Estimates for First Half of 2009
50-million Nikkors have been produced
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September 13, 2009 6:00 PM
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The recently celebrated 75th Anniversary of the Nikkor lens brand can now add another huge number to their impressive list of milestones.
Nikon Corporation President Michio Kariya has announced that as of August 2009 total production of NIKKOR lenses has reached fifty million.
Nikon D300s Now Available At Roberts Imaging
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August 30, 2009 3:16 PM
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Roberts Imaging now has the new Nikon D300s (body only) in stock, available for delivery. Customers get free shipping for orders over USD300.
Nikon D300s Now Available At Roberts Imaging
Adobe Plug-Ins Support D300s and D3000
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August 23, 2009 5:19 PM
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Adobe has provided interim support for the Nikon D300s and the Nikon 3000 in the form of release candidate plug-ins for Camera Raw 5.5 and DNG Converter 5.5. Download the RCs here.
Editor's note: Release Candidate status means these plug-ins are interim and are not yet fully production supported.
Adobe Plug-Ins Support D300s and D3000
Nikon D3X Takes Top Awards at EISA 2009
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August 17, 2009 4:03 PM
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The Nikon D3X has taken the top award as the 2009-2010 Professional Camera of the Year according to the prestigious European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). Following the camera's previous win at TIPA for best D-SLR in the Professional Category, this latest honor reinforces the ground-breaking innovation and features of Nikon's flagship model. Congratulations to Nikon!
Nikon D3X Takes Top Awards at EISA 2009
D5000 Advisory Redux: Twice is not Nice; Affected Camera Pool Grows
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August 14, 2009 4:03 PM
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In a potential double-whammy, many Nikon D5000 cameras are subject again to "additional and enhanced procedures," despite having just completed the first round of repairs as noted in the July advisory.
D5000 Advisory Redux: Twice is not Nice; Affected Camera Pool Grows
Nikon Photo Contest International 2008-2009 Announcement of Winners
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August 13, 2009 4:28 PM
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Nikon has announced the winners of the 2009 International Photo Contest. This year's theme, "At The Heart of the Image," drew over 51,000 entries from 153 countries and regions. See the stunning main category winners in Nikon's press release.
Nikon Photo Contest International 2008-2009 Announcement of Winners
View NX 1.40 Updated with Nikon D300s, D3000 Support
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August 6, 2009 5:05 PM
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Nikon has updated the View NX utility to support the newly announced D300s, D3000 and the latest Coolpix models including the camera/projector S1000PJ.
View NX 1.40 Updated with Nikon D300s, D3000 Support
Nikon D300s Video In Action with Ami Vitale
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August 4, 2009 3:19 PM
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In the latest issue of Nikon World, renknowned photo-journalist Ami Vitale explores the power and flexibility of the new Nikon D300S' video capabilities.
When Nikon asked her to check out the new camera and see how video would fit with the way she works, she was enthusiastic. "I think multi-media is the direction we're all moving," Ami says. "It's another way to tell stories, and for me it's absolutely essential."
See the compelling video, stunning still images and accompanying text on the Nikon World website.
Nikon D300s Video In Action with Ami Vitale
Nikon introduces four new COOLPIX cameras
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August 4, 2009 9:25 AM
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The Nikon COOLPIX camera lineup now includes four new models, with one featuring the world’s first built-in projector.
Nikonians Exclusive: Epson PhotoViewers Allow Tethered Shooting
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July 31, 2009 4:43 PM
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In a Nikonians exclusive tip, we have learned that Epson will update their popular P6000 and P7000 viewers to allow tethered shooting from select Nikon and Canon digital SLR cameras.
Nikon unveils two new cameras, two new lenses
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July 30, 2009 8:01 AM
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Nikon has announced an enhanced version of the popular Nikon D300 and a new beginner's-oriented Nikon D3000 to its digital single lens reflex line-up. Nikon's lens inventory has also grown, with the introduction of two new vibration reduction (VR) zoom lenses. One of those lenses will look very familiar...
Nikon D5000 Service Advisory
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July 16, 2009 4:07 PM
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Nikon has issued a service advisory for the D5000 digital SLR camera. Some components related to the power controls have been identified as faulty and may prevent proper operation.
UPDATED - Nikon has provided an applet page where you can enter your camera's Serial Number to see if it is affected.
Nikon D5000 Service Advisory
Cosina Announces micro4/3rds Adapter for F Mount Lenses
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July 14, 2009 5:24 PM
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In a clever move designed to capture the photographer market seeking the ultimate carry-around camera, Cosina (makers of the Voightlander rangefinder) announced a Voightlander lens adapter that will let manual focus Pentax K and Nikon F lenses mount on MicroFour-Thirds cameras.
Cosina Announces micro4/3rds Adapter for F Mount Lenses
50th Anniversary of a Revolution
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July 3, 2009 6:26 PM
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It was back in 1959 that a new camera came to market, revolutionizing the photographic industry and transferring forever the epicenter of the photographic marketplace from Germany to Japan. The Nikon F, by Nippon Kogaku K. K.
Nikon Teams Up with Fujitsu for Camera Firmware
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July 2, 2009 3:28 PM
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Nikon announced today that it will collaborate with Fujitsu Broad Solution and Consulting Inc. to form Nikon Imaging Systems Inc. The new venture is solely intended to create firmware for Nikon digital cameras.
Nikon Teams Up with Fujitsu for Camera Firmware
