Update Nikon D4

• Ten high ISO NEF files from the Nikon D4 can be downloaded here. More D4 and 85mm f/1.8 NEF samples are available for download here (the download may take few hours).
• Nikon D4 test images and video @PDNonline.
• Nikon D4: low-light, high ISO sample images gallery @PopPhoto.
• Nikon D4 studio samples @dpreview.
• Behind the scenes with Corey Rich and the Nikon D4:
• Nikonrumors.com

Another lens to be released : Samyang 24mm f/3.5 tilt-shift

 

 Source : Nikorumors.com

Another interesting lens for Nikon DSLRs that is expected to be announced in the next few months - Samyang 24mm f/3.5 tilt-shift.
This lens will be a cheaper alternative to the $1,979 PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED offering from Nikon.
Image via Megapiksel
Update: check also the upcoming Samyang 8mm f/3.5 IF MC Nikon F (Video Aspherical) VDSLR lens:

Nikon 135mm f/1.8 Lens Patent

This time Nikonreview will share information about the new Nikon lenses. currently have a Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm lens f/2D. in their catalog. Nikon seems to be true - true to remove the entire line of full lens f/1.8 lenses - last year there was the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens, this Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G the year and will probably also see a new Nikkor AF -S 28mm f/1.8G by the end of 2012.

The First Book Nikon D800

This time Nikonreview will share information about the Nikon D800's first book, monks, entitled "Mastering the Nikon D800" made Darrell Young (publisher:Rocky Nook).the book is about how to use the Nikon D800 equipped with a guide. other than that in the book also containsinformation about the experiences and insights for owners of Nikon D800.

Mastering the Nikon D800 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D800 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.
This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.
Darrell's friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The learning experience for new D800 users goes beyond just the camera itself and covers basic photography technique.

Check also the Nikon D800 Digital Field Guide (publisher: Wiley).

In German language.

 In French language.

New Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G full frame lens

New Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G full frame lens - This time Nikonreview will share information about the new Nikon lenses. Nikon is rumored to announce new lens of 2012. in addition to 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6 and 16-85mm f / 4 DX lenses, Nikon will announce new Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G lens full frame. This new lens has no VR and no smaller in size. still do not know when it's on the lens but it was definitely announced in this year.

Nikon D3s discontinued

This time nikonreview will share information about the Nikon D3S. This information I got from nikonrumors.com

This could be a mistake, but Nikon USA removed the D3s camera from the DSLR section of their website. The Nikon D90, D3000, D300s, D700, D3x are still listed. Adorama currently has the D3s in stock.
Back in December, there were some rumors that Nikon D3s is already out of production.
The D3s is also listed as discontinued on the official Nikon Japan website (this was not the case a month ago):

Adobe Lightroom with Nikon D4, D800, D800E, 85mm f/1.8 support

This time Nikonreview will share information about Adobe Lightroom 4 released with Nikon D4, D800, D800E, 85mm f/1.8 support. such information as I can from nikonrumors that adome Lightroom will release by using the camera.

Adobe released Adobe Lightroom 4 which now supports Nikon D4, D800, D800E.

The price of a full version is $149.00, the upgrade costs $79, the student and teacher edition also costs $79.

Instant download options are available on adobe.com.

The following new lens profiles for Nikon mount lenses were added:

Lens Mount	Lens Name
Nikon	Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 (IF)
Nikon	Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX II 12-24mm f/4 (IF)
Nikon	Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8 (IF) ASPHERICAL
Nikon	Tokina AT-X 535 PRO DX  50-135mm f/2.8 (IF)
Nikon	Tokina AT-X M35 PRO DX 35mm f/2.8 Macro
Nikon	Tokina AT-X M100 AF PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Nikon	Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Nikon	Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon	Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

New lense Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15mm ZF.2 super wide angle for nikon coming soon

This time Nikonreview will share information about new nikon lens Zeiss Distagon T * new 2.8 / 15 ZF.2 super wide angle lens, this picture I get from photorumors. try to check the new Zeiss Distagon below T * 2.8 / 15 ZF.2 super wide angle lens.

• Announcement on March 16th, 2012
• Shipping should start in May, 2012
• Angle of view: 110 degrees
• 95mm filter thread
• This lens will be very expensive

Nikon D700 vs. Nikon D800 high ISO comparison

 

This time Nikonreview will share information about the content comparison between the Nikon D700 and Nikon D800. The following picture I get from nikonrumors.com.

 it's just about the Nikon D700 vs. Nikon D800 high ISO comparison, thank you

Nikon Focus Imaging 2012 at Birmingham, England

This time Nikonreview will share information about Nikon imaging focus 2012, held in Birmingham, England. Nikon offered an opportunity for visitors to try using a nikon D4 and D800/D800E. every person is given the opportunity of drawing. This is the picture I get from nikonrumors.com sent the readers.

 

Nikon 1 V1 custom grip giveaway

What can I win?
In this giveaway you can win a brand new Nikon 1 V1 custom grip by Richard Franiec (camera obviously not included). This grip is designed specifically for comfort and safety when handling heft of Nikon V1, especially when coupled with FT-1 adapter and heavy lenses. The grip does not obstruct battery/card door and preserves original location of tripod socket on center line of the lens. Once applied the grip becomes an integral part of V1. The grip is individually machined from high grade aluminum alloy, glass bead blasted then anodized for durability. It attaches to the V1 with clear transfer VHB tape known for ultimate bonding power. Custom V1 Grip (CG-V1) will be available in second part of March 2012 for $34.95 plus shipping.
How do I win?
That's all. One comment per person please. Don’t forget to add your email address in the provided field (it will not be visible to the public and it will only be used to notify you in case you are the winner). I will close all comments in one week and will randomly pick the winner.

The best part?
This giveaway is open to anyone and is not restricted to US residents only, everyone is welcomed to participate. This giveaway is void where prohibited by law. All taxes are the responsibility of the winner. The grip will be shipped to the winner in the second week of March, 2012. The price cannot be shipped to countries embargoed by the United States.

Source : Nikonrumors.com

New Patent filed for the rumored new Nikon 16-85mm DX lens

New patented lens design

Design of the current Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

This time Nikonreview will share information about the new Nikon lenses. Nikon will release a 16-85DX lens new in 2012. A new patent (201 042 547) filed in Japan just became available online and showing details of the lens Nikkor 16-85mm f / 4 VR DX. Here is one example shown (patent usually has several different variations / calculation of the same lens) :

• Patent release date: March 1, 2012
• Patent filling date: August 26, 2010
• Related patents: 201042548, 201042549
• Focal length: 16.4-86.4mm
• Aperture: f/4.3 - 4.7 (another example was shown with aperture f/4.1-4.9)
• Angel of view: 20.4 - 85.5°
• Lens length: 140.9 - 110.0mm
• Design: 17 elements in 13 groups (the current model has 17 elements in 11 groups)
• Three aspherical elements (same as in the current model)
• Vibration reduction (VR)
• Internal focusing (IF)

Currently the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX lens is back-ordered at both B&H and Adorama.
nikonrumors.com

Nikon Firmware Rmulator Now Available

 

This time nikonreview will share information about Nikon Firmware emulator, you got this information from nikonrumors.comhttp://nikonrumors.com/. After the Nikon D5100 firmware was decrypted and we got the first unofficial "Star Wars" firmware update, there is now a full hardware emulator including screen visualizer for the Nikon D3100/D5100/D7000/D* cameras that uses the Fujitsu FR MIPS processor. This will enable anyone willing to write custom firmware routines and then test them without risking their hardware being turned to bricks. See this related flickr discussion and this forum post for more information.

Nikon News Flash

• Rare complete set of Macro Nikkor lenses for sale on eBay (includes 19mm, 35mm, 65mm and 12cm Macro Nikkor lenses). See this related review of the Nikkor 19mm f/2.8 Macro lens.
• More Nikon D800 samples/crops at different ISO.
• Flickr to up camera file-size limits in response to the 36MP Nikon D800.
• Nikon will host several shooting activities during SXSW.
• Some stores in Canada reduced the price of the D800 by $300.
• In Australia (JB HiFi) consumers are now able to buy a genuine Nikon cameras online at the same price as a grey imports (source).
• Rob Galbraith tested in-camera write speed of the Sony XQD cards on the Nikon D4 (the XQD cards were also delayed till March 30th):
• Thank By nikonrumors.com 

Videos shot with Nikon cameras and some with Canon 5D MarkII

The above video was part of the presentation during the Nikon D800 introduction in Bangkok. A short portion of it (at the 0:18 mark) was taken from the time-lapse the "The Mountain" (see the 2:10 mark) which was shot with a Canon 5D MarkII by Terje Sorgjerd. Oops. Here are some videos shot with "real" Nikon cameras.

The above video was shot with a Nikon D700... yes D700:

More than one year ago, Nikon didn't have any good solution for full HD video, but I really wanted to use all the great lenses to shoot a music video, so I "forced" this video out of D700, creating more than 3000 single pictures that were lit with SB 800 and 900 other sources for light painting and later edited into moving pictures. Lens used were, 12-24, 24-70, and 50mm 1.4 and ... so a pure Nikon D700 video job

Next video "Compressed 03" was shot with a Nikon D90 by Kim Pimmel:

Compressed 03 continues my interest in telling stories through analog visual effects - everything in the film was made with physical materials and tools in my studio. By using frame by frame stop motion and time lapse techniques, fluid dynamics and magnetism are transformed into majestic explosions and seething storms.
Sounds best on headphones, and looks best fullscreen!
Shot with Nikon D90, macro lens & custom built timer / trigger
Edited in Adobe Premiere
Scored in Ableton Live
I find analog things appealing - whether it's vinyl or photographic film, there's a certain richness and magic that's difficult to replicate with digital means. The Compressed series showcases analog visual effect techniques, so everything in the films is made by hand, with physical materials and tools in my studio. For each of the Compressed films I try to develop and master a set of analog techniques with which I can craft a narrative.
For the effects in Compressed 03, I was drawn to the dynamic interactions between liquids. I spent about a month playing mad scientist to see what gave the most interesting results. I raided the kitchen for common stuff like milk, oil, and molasses. I stopped at the drug store and buy random things such as witch hazel, nail polish, and bubble blowing mix. I ordered exotic stuff like ferrofluid online. Some liquids repelled each other, some caused coagulation, and some created intricate patterns.
I settled on ferrofluid as my primary liquid, since it yielded some nice interactions with other liquids and could be manipulated using magnetism. All of the black or brown seen in the film is ferrofluid - needless to say it was a very messy few months!
The whole film is shot with a Nikon D90 DSLR, frame by frame, and animated using stop motion and time lapse techniques. This allowed me to control the effects by manipulating various parameters by hand - for example I could blow air onto the scene with a straw to adjust flow direction, or add liquid outside the shot to accelerate an effect. I also hacked a flatbed scanner so I could control it from my computer - and by physically connecting the scanner carriage to other equipment I could adjust parameters of the scene very precisely.
To control the camera for the frame by frame animation, I used a custom timer that I had built for a previous project.
Except for the opening title sequence, everything was shot with a macro lens. While the scale of the scenes in the film may seem grand, they actually range from the size of a post-it, to the size of a playing card. To work at that small scale I used syringes to dispense minuscule amounts of liquids, as well as a whole assortment of tiny magnets to control the ferrofluid. As anyone who has worked with macro can tell you, it's a pain to work with, but it opened up a whole world of visual opportunities for the project.
Once shooting was wrapped, I edited the film with Premiere, while concurrently writing the soundtrack in Ableton Live.
Since I'm kept pretty busy during the day designing software for Adobe, the film was made during my evenings and weekends over the span of about 4 months.

The next two videos were shot by Bruce Brown with a Nikon D7000:

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"Fly" music video directors cut from Bruce Brown on Vimeo.



Source : Nikonrumors.com

Nikon D800 vs. Canon EOS 5D Mark III specs comparison

Model	Nikon D800	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Effective Pixels	36.3 million	22.3 megapixels
Sensor Size	35.9mm x 24mm	36 mm x 24mm
File Format Still Images	JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW): lossless compressed 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed TIFF (RGB) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline-Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality	JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon Original) M-RAW S-RAW RAW+JPEG M-RAW+JPEG S-RAW+JPEG
Picture Control	Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid	Auto Standard Portrait Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Defined 1-3
Storage Media	CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA) SD SDHC SDXC	CF Cards (Type I) Compatible with UDMA CF cards SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory Cards
Card Slot	1 CompactFlash (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card	1 CompactFlash (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	FX (36x24): 100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical Approx. 1.2x (30x20): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. DX (24x16): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. 5:4 (30x24): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx.	Approx. 100% vertically and horizontally (At approx. 21mm eyepoint)
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x Approx.	0.71x Approx.
Lens Compatibility at a Glance***	AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses	Canon EF Lenses (excluding EF-S Lenses)
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000 sec.	1/8000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed	30 sec.	30 sec.
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution	4 frames per second	High-speed: Maximum approx. 6 shots/sec. Low-speed: Maximum approx. 3 shots/sec. Silent continuous shooting: Maximum approx. 3 shots/sec.
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV	Up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 100 - 6400 Lo-1 (ISO 50) Hi-1 (ISO 12,800) Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)	SO 100-25600 (in 1/3-stop or whole-stop increments) ISO speed expansion possible to ISO 50, 51200, and 102400
Dynamic AF Mode	Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)	61-point (up to 41 cross-type points) One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.810 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4 and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6
Focus Modes	Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area	One-Shot AF Predictive AI Servo AF AI Focus AF Manual focus
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points	51	61
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV	±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
White Balance	Auto (2 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored) Shade	Auto (AWB) Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten light White fluorescent light Flash Custom (Custom WB) Color temperature
Live View Shooting	Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode	Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode
Movie	HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps	1920x1080: 30/25/24fps 1280x720: 60/50fps 640x480: 30/25fps
Monitor Size	3.2 in. diagonal	3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution	921,000 Dots	Approx. 1.04 million dots
Monitor Type	TFT	TFT
Playback Functions	Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Histogram Display Image Comment Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Playback with Zoom Slideshow Highlights	Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality/shooting information histogram, 4- or 9-image index magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x) rotated image (auto/manual) image jump (by 10/100 images, index screen by shooting date, by folder) two-image comparative display slide show star rating
Battery Life (shots per charge)	900 Battery Life (shots per charge) (CIPA)	Approx. 950 (Viewfinder Shooting, At 73°F/ 23°C) Approx. 850 (Viewfinder Shooting, At 32°F/ 0°C)
Approx. Dimensions	5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2 in. (144.78mm x 121.92mm x 81.28mm)	6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0 in. (152.0 x 116.4 x 76.4 mm)
Approx. Weight	31.7 oz. (900g) body only	30.3 oz. (860g) body only
Price	$2,999.95	$3,499.00