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Nikon DX – D40 / D60 / D80 / D90

Nikon Camera & Lens Rumors Roundup – end of July 2010

All you have to do is search for – Nikon Rumors – on Google and you will be given a large number of links to blogs and “legitimate” technology websites, that all talk about a new Nikon D3100, a replacement for the Nikon D90 and the Nikon D700, (they are all expected to get resolution [...]

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Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras – 2010

There are a lot of rumors on the internet right now about new Nikon digital SLR cameras either being announced or released within the next month or two, and more to come before the end of the year. To keep things in perspective, I thought that it might be a good idea to take stock [...]

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The Nikon Factory in Bangkok, Thailand

Just a little over five years ago I joined a small group of Thai journalists on a tour of the Nikon Factory, just outside of Bangkok, Thailand. Little did Nikon realize that this story would get international coverage on the internet and give a rare glimpse of their manufacturing process to Nikon fans around the [...]

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Digital SLR Camera Nikon D3000

New, intuitive Guide mode and extraordinary 10.2-megapixel image quality provide first-time users with an ideal way to experience the world of digital SLR photography. Nikon D3000 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens – US$599.95 – (pre-order price – July 30, 2009) – this item will be released on [...]

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Nikon D5000 digital SLR camera

An innovative 2.7-in. Vari-angle monitor, outstanding 12.3-megapixel image quality, D-Movie capability, and expanded Scene Modes deliver renowned Nikon quality in a fun, easy-to-use digital SLR. Nikon D5000 12.3MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR Lenses and 2.7 inch Vari-angle LCD TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the [...]

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Ashton Kutcher and the Nikon D90

OK you got me, I admit that the only reason I am writing up this rather old news item, is because I want to see if mentioning a celebrity on this blog will get me more traffic. But then if I am at fault, Nikon is really guilty of the same sin, for using him [...]

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Nikon lenses going up in price

Rumors (and some pretty solid indicators in markets around the world) say that Nikon lenses (and cameras) will be going up in price in all locations, world wide, by the end of the month.

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Kompong Klaeng, Tonle Sap, Cambodia

photo © george mann Camera: Nikon D80, lens: Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom

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Nikon lays off 2,600 workers at Thailand Digital SLR factory.

photo: © George Mann Nikon photographers around the world need to dig a little deeper to keep the valued employees of Nikon Thailand on the payroll. All the Nikon Digital SLR cameras (and most Nikkor DX lenses) except the highest end Nikon D3 model are currently manufactured in Thailand. It makes sense that these high [...]

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The Nikon D40 Digital SLR is still the perfect last minute Christmas gift.

Just remember to put an “Open Me First” card on the box and charge the camera battery before wrapping up the box. You also need to buy and install an SD memory card and if you want the recipient of your gift to get good Christmas pictures you might as well include the new Nikon [...]

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