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Nikon 18.5mm f/1.8 Lens for Mirrorless System Announced

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1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8

Along with the new Nikon D600 DSLR, Nikon unveiled a new 18.5mm f/1.8 lens for its 1 Series mirrorless cameras.

The 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 offers a full frame effective focal length of 50mm.  Essentially, the new lens becomes a “fast fifty” when used with the Nikon J1, J2 and V1 cameras.

The new 18.5mm f/1.8 lens should be available in November for $189.95.  It will be available in black, white and silver.  You can order the lens here at B&H Photo.

Nikon D600 24MP Full Frame DSLR Officially Unveiled

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Nikon D600

Nikon has finally take the wraps off one of its worst-kept secrets – the full frame D600 DSLR.

The Nikon D600 is a bit of an entry-level to the full frame DSLR world.  While it packs a whopping 24.3MP sensor (most likely the same sensor or derivation of the one inside the new Sony A99), it also features some limitations like a max shutter speed of 1/4000s (instead of the 1/8000s shutter speed found on the Nikon D7000 and higher models).

Nonetheless, the D600 offers full frame prowess at a more affordable retail price point than ever before.  At just $2099.95, the Nikon D600 is most certainly a bargain and will likely fly off shelves for months to come.  You can order the Nikon D600 body here at B&H Photo.

The D600 is also available as kit with the Nikon AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens for $2699.95.  The D600 w/ 24-85mm lens kit is available here at B&H Photo.

The Nikon D600 should be in stores on September 18.

Nikon D600 Key Features

  • 24.3MP CMOS full frame sensor
  • 39-point AF system
  • 5.5 fps frame rate
  • ISO 100-6400 (ISO 50-25600 w/ expansion)
  • 3.2-inch LCD at 921k-dot res
  • 1080p at 24p/30p frame rates
  • 720p at 60p
  • Uncompressed HDMI-output
  • Shutter rated to 150k actuations
  • 1/4000s max shutter speed
  • 1/200 sync speed

Nikon has provided several full size sample images here on its website, some of which are RAW files converted to JPEG in Capture NX 2.

Along with the Nikon D600, a new WU-1b was announced, which allows you to wirelessly connect  the D600 to Android devices and share images or remotely operate the the D600’s shutter from up to 50-feet away.  The WU-1b will be available September 18, 2012 for $59.95.

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Nikon D600 Specs and Image Leak

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Nikon D600

More details on the upcoming Nikon D600 have leaked out further confirming the 24.3MP FX format DSLR with 1080/24p HD video capture.  The specs indicate that it will carry several limitations as a low-end full frame camera.  Notably, the D600 is limited by a max shutter speed of 1/4000s, 1/200s sync-speed and a sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400.  (The D7000 reaches up to 1/8000s shutter speed, while the D3200 and D5100 also max out at 1/4000s.)

The D600 will also be compatible with the new WU-1b wireless mobile adapter for connecting it with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets – just like the WU-1a for the Nikon D3200.

Nikon WU-1b

Check out the rest of the specs below. [Read more…]