Forum: Nikon Gear

7046 The Nikon D700 was launched in in October 2008, being the affordable full frame camera next to the Nikon flagship D3. Having 12.1megapixels and all the FX goodness, it was a challenger to the full frame cameras of the Canon 5D/Mark2, and Sony A900. The rumour mill has gone to overdrive lately with the looming Olympics and recent announcements of the Nikon D4 and Canon 1DX, that a D800 is surely in the works, and we need no further evidence with a possible launch of the D800 on the 7th...

6915 Nikon Singapore announces launch of the D4 The D3 was officially retired from its flagship status at Nikon yesterday, when Nikon Singapore finally announced the launch of the Nikon D4. We managed to hold it for a while, giving us little cold shivers of pleasure as we ran our hands over its solid magnesium alloy body and held down the shutter button just to hear the distinctive Nikon "click". The D4 has all of what you would expect from the successor to the D3s — very good high ISO...

6777 Nikon users who have been waiting for the D4 now have a reason to stay their wallets for the holiday season — Nikonrumors.com released today a list of specs which they say is "the real deal". Nikon D4 specs: 16.2 MP 11 fps 100-102,400 native ISO range, expandable to 50 and 204,800

6565 Nikon has announced its newest flagship speedlight, the Nikon SB-910. Replacing the SB-900, the most obvious change to users will be the SB-910's new graphical user interface (GUI), which it inherits from its less-powerful cousin the SB-700. The SB-910 has an advanced thermal protection system which slows flash recycle time instead of cutting it off completely when the flash approaches critical operating temperatures. 6566 The Nikon SB-910 comes with hard filters for matching...

6220 Nikon Singapore launched Nikon 1 system of interchangeable lens cameras today, where attending media were some of the first in Singapore to handle the new cameras. Read on for our first impressions! The new Nikon 1 brand joins the existing Nikon D-series DSLR cameras and COOLPIX compact cameras to form the third brand in Nikon's digital camera lineup. Nikon describes the brand concept behind Nikon 1 as 'Don't miss that special moment within a moment'; as such, the Nikon 1 series...

6277 Last week, we brought to you our first impressions of the Nikon 1 series of interchangeable lens cameras. After having them for a weekend and more thoroughly testing their capabilities, do our initial impressions still hold up? Read on to find out. Most of this review will reference the Nikon 1 series of cameras, and will apply to both the V1 and J1; this is expected, as both cameras make use of the same new Nikon CX format sensor and hybrid autofocus technologies. Differences will...

According to NikonRumors.com, Nikon is launching their new system of mirrorless interchangeable cameras this Wednesday, 21st September 2011. 62086207 Images from NikonRumors.com. Rumoured specs include: Phase and Contrast AF 10.1 Megapixels

6192 Nikon Singapore has announced the release of the red Nikon D3100! For the first time, Nikon is offering a DSLR in a colour other than black, and with one of the most successful entry-level DSLRs to boot. The D3100 Red will only be available in one kit, with the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. Pricing and availability will be released 'soon'!

5987 Nikon has announced the new CoolPix P7100, an addition to the popular mid-range compact Nikon CoolPix P7000. Key features include a 3.0 inch tilt, vari-angle LCD screen, and filter effects. The P7100 has a 10.1 Megapixel 1/1.7 inch sensor capable of shooting High Definition video in 720p (30fps). A full publication of the specification and the review will be out in due time. Estimated selling price would be ~SGD$699 , and expected to hit the stores in late September 2011.

5516 Users in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia can now access their my Picturetown accounts through the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad! Available for free on the iTunes App Store, the app enables users to operate all photo sharing functions on-the-go. Nikon's my Picturetown app also allows users to create entire albums via their iPhones by uploading photos from their iPhones and sharing the albums immediately. Shared photos are received in a single email, reducing the need to share...

5474 Nikon today announced the AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens! A bright and fast, normal Micro lens for DX-format cameras, it enables life-size reproduction and pleasing bokeh only possible with a Micro lens. With a minimum focus distance of just 0.163m (16.3cm) and 1:1 magnification, it's perfect for taking tight, close-up shots. The AF-S DX Micro 40mm f/2.8G is also equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for extremely quiet autofocusing. And at a lightweight 235g, it won't be a...

5151 The Great Nikon Sale is back with many special hot deals! Running together with the Great Singapore Sale from 23 June to 31 July 2011, there are many attractive bundles at attractive prices. The following promotions are available at all authorised retailers. <table width="600" border="1" cellpadding="5"><tr><td>Digital SLR</td><td>Fringe Benefits</td><td>Free Gifts</td><td>Retail Price</td></tr><tr><td>D300s Body only</td><td>Purchase-with-purchase AF 50mm f/1.8D + MB-D10 @...

4281 D5100 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR NIKON Singapore is pleased to present the release of the D5100 Kit which would be made available in Singapore soon! Product Name Nikon D5100 Kit (with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR)

May 12, 2011 Nikon Asia is delighted to launch a series of four exclusive HD video clips in an effort to contribute to the vibrant and growing pool of HD videos created by digital-SLR camera enthusiasts today. In order to create this series of exclusive HD Videos, Nikon worked with two guest photographers – Paul Daly, an award-winning photography lecturer of photography, and Giora Dan, an experienced reportage photographer – in an exciting project that required them to explore beyond...

4480 Nikon released its newest entry level DSLR, the D5100, in April 2011. Replacing the Nikon D5000, the D5100 offers many attractive new features including a vari-angle 3.0" LCD screen, special effects mode and various ergonomic improvements that would please current and new Nikon users. Red Dot Photo takes a compartive view between the D5100 and D5000, and showcases some of the photos taken by the former in the following review. Nikon D5100's new and improved features A summary of...

Four Nikon products receive the "red dot award: product design 2011" - Nikon D7000, COOLPIX P7000 COOLPIX S1100pj, and EDG 8X42. April 13, 2011 TOKYO-Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that the Nikon D7000 digital-SLR camera, the COOLPIX P7000 and S1100pj compact digital cameras, and the EDG 8x42 binoculars, developed, manufactured and sold by Nikon subsidiary Nikon Vision Co., Ltd, have been awarded the "red dot award: product design 2011" by Germany's Design Zentrum Nordrhein...

Positive Production of NIKKOR Lenses Continues Total Production of NIKKOR Lenses for Nikon SLR Cameras Reaches Sixty Million ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― April 5, 2011 Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that total production of NIKKOR interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras reached 60 million in March 2011. 4287

3920 COOLPIX S2500 3921 COOLPIX L120 Obtain information on Nikon's latest COOLPIX cameras that are for sale NOW in Singapore! These new cameras are from Nikon's digital compact cameras line-up, from the following three categories: - Performance: P500. - Style: S2500, S3100, S9100. - Life: L23, L120. 3926

February 23, 2011 TOKYO - Nikon Corporation’s D3100 digital SLR camera, recipient of the iF Product Design Award 2011, is also a recipient of the iF Communication Design Award 2011. The iF Design Awards are globally prestigious awards sponsored by International Forum Design GmbH of Hanover Germany. As recipient of two prestigious iF awards in 2011, the Nikon D3100 has proven its superior design. Nikon entered the D3100 in the iF Communication Design Award’s Product Interfaces...

Red Dot Photo Review - Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4 G: A Solution to Low Light 2820 Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4 G The AF-S 35mm f/1.4 G (35G) lens is a new addition to Nikon's range of wide-angle lenses. It is a prime lens with moderate wide angle capability and a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4. The lens is a great solution to photography in low-light environments and is able to produce photos with dramatic separation between subject and background due to its large aperture. Other key...

Red Dot Photo Review - Nikon SB-700: An Instant Flash of Light 28392838 The SB-700 The SB-700 is Nikon’s latest speedlight model released for sale in Singapore on 17 December 2010. Overall, the SB-700 is packed with many features and controls that are simple and easy to use, catering to new photographers who range from beginners to serious amateurs. Equipped with features such as wireless lighting capability which is significant to creative lighting, a versatile...

Nikon is pleased to announce the official sales release date for the Nikon SB-700 Speedlight. Sales Start Date: 17 December 2010 Recommended Retail Price: S$499.00 2137 The new SB-700 incorporates functions inherited from the SB-900, which has been extremely well received by professional and advanced amateur digital-SLR camera users. Smaller than the SB-600, the multi-functional SB-700 is much easier to use especially for beginners. As a result, the SB-700 is able to respond to the...