Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
I’m starting to get a bad feeling regarding the credibility of this series of “leaks“. This third “ad” appearing on Nikon Rumors seems to be some edited photos of existing PC lenses (see comments on NR’s post for evidence). If that’s the case, then this whole series appears to be busted.
Now, let’s go back to the drawing board on Nikon MX and the BIG news.
Continue the conversation here.
Nikon Rumors just keeps cranking out the goods with another Nikon ad, purportedly from Japan. Either NR has a solid source for leaks or someone is playing a “big” prank on them.
It certainly has a sexy figure if that’s the shape of the next new camera from Nikon…
Also, see past posts on the first leaked ad, Nikon MX format and the “Big” news from Nikon.
Stock-Photo.blogspot.com claims to know that the Nikon D500 will be replacing the Nikon D300 late quarter 1 2009.
Tentatively named Nikon D500 this is a 1.5x crop factor, pro/enthusiast spec camera with weather sealing, liveview, built-in flash and video mode.
Additional specs are claimed to include the following:
No source is cited; however, these specs and release date seem viable.
Stay tuned for the latest when we have it.
Nikon Rumors came up with the above image, which is purportedly from a Nikon ad in Japan. The Japanese letters are believe to translate as “big”.
I don’t think that’s an MF sensor, which seems a little inconsistent with the previous “Big” and “MX format” rumors. Although, those two things could be separate I suppose. If this is legit, it seems like it would be the Nikon 24MP camera that we’ve been hearing about for a while.
Digital Camera Info has posted a first impressions review the Nikon P6000.
Our impression of the P6000 at first blush is that it’s a very capable camera. It handles well and manual features are in easy reach.
For the lastest news and reviews on the P6000, be sure to visit Photography Bay’s Nikon P6000 Reviews and Resources.
New rumors have surfaced over at Nikon Rumors regarding the Nikon MX Format. Although no sources or specific information has been revealed, NR is reporting that they’ve heard some things through the grapevine about the MX Format’s arrival.
The biggest rumor of the bunch is a possible March 2009 announcement and availability date. Also news on the sensor development and the shocker that the Leica S2 gave to Nikon’s MX dev team.
Oh yeah, NR says they may have a photo coming soon as well.
Tokina has announced that it will adding in-lens autofocus motors to its Nikon-mount versions. This change will enable autofocus for the budget D40, D40x and D60 bodies. Tokina will start by adding the new motors to the AT-X Pro SD 12-24mm F4 (IF) DX wideangle lens — the new lens will have a ‘II’ tacked on the end. Tokina is exhibiting a motorized version of this lens at Photokina and will be updating other lenses in its lineup in the future.
Tokina has also announced that it will be delaying the recently announced AT-X M35 PRO DX for the Canon. The release date has been pushed back to late January because of development difficulties with the focus system. The Nikon version is unaffected and on schedule.
Nikon has announced a new 50mm lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G. The new 50mm lens features the Nikon Silent Wave Motor and a fast f/1.4 aperture. The new AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G will be available in December for about $440. Check availability at trusted online retailer Adorama.
As with the Tamron 10-24mm the 90mm f/2.8 Macro has been updated to include a built-in motor for the Nikon mount in order to accommodate the Nikon D40, D40x and D60, which do not have an AF motor in the body of the camera.
Tamron Co., Ltd (Mr. Morio Ono, President) has successfully renewed the existing SP AF90mm F/2.8 for Nikon and is now pleased to announce the availability of the lens with a built-in AF motor for Nikon. (The lens is already available in mounts for Canon, Pentax and Sony.) [Read more…]
Along with the new Nikon D90 comes the kit lens for the D90, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, which by all standards appears to be the ultimate kit lens at first blush. [Read more…]