gear and gadgets...
Even more noticable than the announcement of the new Z lens 14-30/4 is Nikons move to add three important features to the Z cameras via a firmware update:
This sends a clear message to potential customers: Nikon is willing to improve the Z line fast. Gone are the days where Nikon was very sloooow to react to customers – at least I hope so.
Finally Nikon has launched the highly anticipated f4 version of it’s well respected 70-200 lens. Nikon claims the 3d generation VR to deliver a 5 stops image stabilization. The lens is available in November for a suggested retail price of $1399 (expected street price to be lower).
The new D600 (TBA) is shipping in a few weeks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syosR-AoBh8
Nikon has announced the Nikon 1 J2, an update version of the J1 and the new 11-27.5//3.5-5.6 lens. They also announced an underwater case for the Nikon 1 J2 and J1.
Leon Neam, an English press photographer, has posted the first preview of the upcoming Nikon 800mm/f5.6 lens – his pictures are taken at the 2012 Olympics in London under normal working conditions. Expect updates from him e.g. about weight and handling.