Nikon filed a lawsuit against rival lens maker Sigma back in 2011, accusing Sigma of patent infringement with relation to Nikon’s VR (Vibration Reduction) technology. Well today, Japanese online publication Jiji.com has reported that a Tokyo District Court judge has determined there was no patent infringement, and dismissed the case.
So, the rumored (and patented) Canon 14-24mm f/2.8 L has not yet appeared. A rumor floated a while ago that January 8th (during the CES trade show) would be a big announcement day for Canon, but alas only point-and-shoots were delivered. Plus a couple $4,000-$5,000 cinema lenses.
If you follow general photography industry news, (not just nerdy camera press releases, but the boring financials and other stuff) …then you’ve probably already heard about Canon’s MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) rules that were going to go into effect. Well, yesterday it became offiicial, and so those latest slashes in Canon pricing have gone back up to their original prices. To be specific, $2,200 and $3,500 respectively. OUCH!
One of the first things we noticed when we began testing the 5D mk3 was the un-explained, and to be honest downright annoying change in the way AF points illuminated during a “half-press” for autofocus / metering. Basically, ….the focus points don’t light up anymore. Not until AFTER focus ins confirmed in one-shot AF, and barely at all in AI-Servo mode.
Wow! More megapixels! I need more megapixels! Â The iPhone 5 officially snaps higher res photos than my Mark III.
We all know that the Nikon D800 has a 36mp sensor and if you have read our posts on Nikon D800e vs Pentax 645D or the Nikon D800e vs Leica S2, it’s easy to argue that this DSLR can keep up with the lower end medium format cameras at the fraction of the cost. Of … Read more
Nikon Rumors, just reported that Nikon has just released firmware updates for the D4, D800, and the D800e. One of the main fixes implemented is the lockup issue in which the Nikon D800 locks up and the only way to reset it is to take the battery out. Nikon D4 Firmware Update A:1.01 / B:1.01 When … Read more
Here’s something interesting! Zeiss, a maker of legendary lenses throughout the decades, may finally be making their first zoom lens for the Nikon and Canon DSLR mounts. It looks like it’ll be a 70-200 f/2.8, and it’s quite a beauty! Check
There haven’t been many Nikon D4 rumors, until now! Personally I’ve just always assumed it would be 14-18 megapixels, 8-11 FPS, and cleaner ISO 6400 / 12800. Oh and 1080p video, of course.
Quite a few thoughts went through my mind when I read about the Nikon SB910 announcement… $550? Really?
