Nikon just announced the winners for its 2013 Small World Photomicrography Competition. It’s basically a collection of the best images of things you can only see under a light microscope. Or better yet, it’s the best photographs of things you can’t actually see. Here are some fantastically creepy shots that were our favorites.
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Nikon has been rumored to be getting themselves ready for a launch of one of their new cameras, a certain Nikon DF which is allegedly a hybrid full-frame mirrorless camera system, akin to Sony’s recently announced A7 AND A7R products. We had heard that an early November announcement of the camera was a possibility and now according to Nikon Rumors, an announcement for the 5th of November will most likely be taking place. We’re not sure where they are getting their information from, but presumably it is coming from one of their sources, so we guess you should take this news with a grain of salt for now.
As to what we might be able to expect, well the Nikon DF is said to feature a body whose design is similar to that of the Nikon FM2, giving it a more retro look. It is said to sport a full-frame sensor (the megapixels are unknown at this point in time), and will have the same AF system found on the Nikon D610, meaning that photographers can look forward to a 39-point AF system. It will also have settings for 1:1, 3:2, and 16:9 aspect ratios, and there is a chance that the camera might come without video recording capabilities.
Nikon DF Announcement Rumored For 5th November original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Back in 2012, Nikon announced the D600 DSLR camera but it looks like a little over a year later, the camera manufacturer has decided to discontinue the device. This is according to a listing on B&H which states that the camera has since been discontinued by the manufacturer, meaning that photographers who are thinking about getting their hands on the device will no longer be able to. Of course there will still be some stock left and should be available through a variety of retailers, although like we said since it has been discontinued, whatever stock is left is pretty much all there is. Photographers who wish to get their hands on the Nikon D600 will probably have to act quickly just in case their local retailers run out stock.
The reason for the discontinuation of the D600 is due to the release of the Nikon D610 which was announced earlier this month. The innards of the D610 is expected to be similar to the D600, although the changes made were to its shutter mechanism which was reportedly improved, and quiet, continuous shooting options, higher FPS rate, and improved white balance. Given that the camera’s release is in October, we guess it makes sense for Nikon to discontinue the Nikon D600 lest it ends up competing with the newer model or confuses customers.
Nikon D600 Marked As Discontinued original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Over the past week we have seen and heard rumors that Nikon is planning a full-frame hybrid mirrorless camera, and the latest tease came in the form of a video which supposedly will lead up to the official announcement that is currently rumored for November. In any case according to the folks at Nikon Rumors, they have been tipped off about the possibility of the name of the upcoming device and that will be known as the Nikon DF, with the DF standing for “Digital Fusion” which is a pretty sounding name. We’re not sure if this is the actual name itself or if it will be the name of the lineup of similar cameras in the future, but it’s definitely a name we’ll be taking note of.
While the exact specifications of the camera remain somewhat of a mystery for now, the rumors are claiming that the AF system used in the Nikon DF will be similar to that of the Nikon D610 and will feature 39-points. The camera will also reportedly have settings for 1:1, 3:2, and 16:9 aspect ratios, sport a full-frame sensor, sport a retro-like design along the lines of the Nikon FM2, and interestingly enough might omit the video recording function entirely, although we’re not sure why. Either way take it with a grain of salt for now, but we’ll be keeping our eyes and ears peeled for more info along the way.
Nikon DF Could Be The Name Of Their Full-Frame Hybrid Camera [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo. 
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We have been hearing the rumours that Nikon is looking to launch a hybrid mirrorless camera system that will feature a full-frame sensor, something along the lines of Sony’s recently announced A7 and A7R. The rumours are claiming that the announcement of the alleged device is coming soon, and that it is possible that it will take place in November, so we guess it does not come as a complete surprise that Nikon has since released a short teaser video titled, “Pure Photography #1”, indicating that we might be able to expect more teasers in the future.
We’re not sure what is the point of the video, but presumably it is a teaser for the upcoming device. The video is short and ends with the man saying, “It’s in my hands again”, and with the description reading, “A photographer stands alone in a bleak landscape. Something has been missing in his creative life. Will he find it here?” Could that “missing” thing be a full-frame mirrorless Nikon hybrid camera? We guess we will just have to wait and find out, but in the meantime for those who are curious, you can check out the video above to see what we are talking about. In the meantime what do you guys make of it? Could this be the first of several teaser videos leading up to the announcement?
Nikon Releases Teaser Video For Upcoming Camera Announcement original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Camera companies such as Nikon and Canon have released both full-frame and non-full frame cameras in the past, although with the focus starting to shift towards more compact cameras with full-frame sensors, such as Sony’s recently announced A7 and A7r cameras, and with the rumours suggesting that Nikon could be exploring a similar device as well, we guess it’s not too surprising that Nikon Germany has announced that they will start to focus on full-frame cameras and will be launching a dedicated website soon.
According to the press release, “Nikon puts in Germany the full-frame imaging in the focus and concentrates trade and communication activities on its strong portfolio of powerful FX cameras. Driven by the demand of an ever wider audience has increased significantly over the past year, the share of FX full-frame segment in the overall market for digital SLR cameras. The company wants to exploit the existing growth potential in this segment even more and increase the fascination for the full-frame imaging on.” We’re not sure why Nikon’s Germany operations was chosen for this role given that Nikon operates globally, but it will be interesting to see the fruits of their efforts.
Nikon Germany To Focus On Full-Frame Nikon Products original content from Ubergizmo. 
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The other day we reported on a rumor that Nikon could be looking to introduce their own full-frame mirrorless hybrid camera, and now thanks to additional information obtained by the folks at Nikon Rumors, we now know a little bit more about the upcoming camera. According to the latest information, they claim that the upcoming Nikon camera will not have video recording capabilities which is kind of odd, given that most, if not all cameras these days offer video recording. Even low-end smartphones are starting to incorporate Full HD video capture, so it is a bit of a surprise that this upcoming Nikon camera doesn’t. However since this isn’t an official announcement, take it with a grain of salt for now.
The camera has also been speculated for a possible 6th of November announcement. This has been speculated due to German store, Dinkel Foto, having a special “world premiere” on the 6th of November, and since it does not appear that other camera manufacturers have big announcements of their own up their sleeves, it has been presumed that this could be the date that Nikon announces said camera. For those who haven’t been following the news, this alleged Nikon camera will be a full-frame mirrorless hybrid device with a 16.2MP sensor and sport a retro design, similar to that of the Nikon FM2. Take all this with a grain of salt for now, but hopefully official information will be provided in the near future.
Nikon’s Rumored Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Might Not Have Video Recording original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Following Sony’s introduction of the A7 and A7r mirrorless full-frame cameras earlier this month, a Nikon shooter has surfaced suggesting there’s a rival device in the works. Though no name for the camera has been leaked, the specifications suggest that it is a full-frame offering (not mirrorless, unfortunately), and that it’ll have a retro-centric design […]
Last week Sony announced their new Sony A7 and A7R and one of the more interesting and probably key aspects of both cameras is that not only were they mirrorless camera systems, but they were full-frame cameras as well, a feature that we’re sure is greatly appreciated by both the enthusiast and professional photographer. Given that most full-frame cameras come in bulky bodies, having a full-frame sensor crammed into such a compact design would most definitely be welcome. However it seems that Nikon might have something similar in the works and that device could be announced in the near future. (more…)
Nikon Full-Frame Mirrorless Hybrid Rumored For Announcement Soon original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Back in August it was rumored that Nikon could be announcing a new Nikon DSLR camera in the form of the D5300 and sure enough the rumors have come true. The Nikon D5300 is Nikon’s latest DSLR and this particular model finds itself in Nikon’s mid-ranged lineup, meaning that it should come with the specs and the price point where photography enthusiasts might be interested in checking it out. The Nikon D5300 is also the first Nikon DSLR that comes with WiFi connectivity built into the camera itself, meaning that Nikon photographers will no longer have to deal with WiFi dongles which are just asking to get misplaced or lost.
The D5300 is also the successor to the D5200 and will come with a new 24.2MP sensor, but it will not come with an optical low-pass filter. It will be powered by an EXPEED 4 processor for 1080p/60p videos and 5fps stills along with a slightly improved battery life, allowing photographers to snap around 700 shots per full charge, compared to the 500 shots on a full charge for the previous model. The camera will come with an accompanying iOS and Android that will take advantage of the camera’s built-in WiFi. Priced at $1,400, the camera will come with an 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens, or $800 for body-only, and will be available for purchase in stores later this month.
Nikon D5300 With Built-In WiFi Announced original content from Ubergizmo. 
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