This device works with an all-glass 18.5mm (28mm equivalent) prime lens with no less than a f/2.8 aperture to back it up. You’ll be working with quick AF performance at 4 frames per second bursts, a collection of fabulous scene modes, and wi-fi connectivity if you do so wish to have it. To grab that connectivity you’ll beed to pick up the also relatively new WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter – a tiny little bug you’ll love plugging in to the side of your brand new COOLPIX.

You’ll be working with a manual focus ring, full manual exposure controls, and the ability to shoot in real-deal completely RAW/NEF if you’d like. Your manual exposure controls allow you to shoot in P, S, A, or M, your desire being its reality – and there’s a collection of accessories coming on as well. You’ll be working with a DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder, a UR-E24 Adapter Ring for all the filters and lens hoods you want, and a hearty HN-CP18 metal Lens Hood.

There’s a full-size hot shoe port as well if you’re all about the Nikon Speedlight collection – go wild! This device will be revealed in both Black and Silver when it’s ready – inside March 2013 for the market at a suggested retail price of $1099.95 USD. We’ll be seeing this device released at all your favorite fine camera shops and, if you’re lucky, we’ll be reviewing it here on SlashGear too, soon!

The Coolpix A is Nikon’s first DX-format Coolpix camera, allowing photographers to snap very high-quality images from a compact camera, comparable in quality to Nikon’s DSLRs. The 16.2-megapixel camera utilizes a NIKKOR 18.5mm lens with an f/2.8 aperture. The camera offers a 4-frame burst mode, and manual P/S/A/M settings, as well as several scene modes for different shooting situations. The camera can shoot in RAW/NEF, and can be used in conjunction with the DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder, UR-E24 Adapter Ring, and the HN-CP18 Lens Hood.

The Coolpix P330 features a wide-angle lens, offering 5x optical zoom, as well as a 12.2-megapixel 1/1.7-inch BSI (backside illuminated) CMOS sensor. This camera boasts having the fastest lens available in a Coolpix camera, offering low noise levels in low-light settings. The camera can record in full HD 1080p, and features Vibration Reduction IS for sharp, clear images. The camera gives users advanced control with manual P/A/S/M controls, and can shoot in RAW and NRW. There’s integrated GPS for photo tagging as well.

Nikon’s VP of Marketing, Planning, and Customer Experience Bo Kajiwara said, “The introduction of the COOLPIX A, as Nikon’s flagship COOLPIX camera, provides uncompromised image quality and incredibly sharp detail in a compact point-and-shoot camera. As the first COOLPIX to use a DX-format sensor, the COOLPIX A will exceed expectations for its unsurpassed performance. The COOLPIX A, along with the COOLPIX P330, demonstrates the forward-looking direction of the Advanced Performance COOLPIX line, and packs all of the benefits of Nikon’s optical heritage and imaging experience into a compact, yet powerful package.”

Both cameras will be released this month in Black and Silver. The Coolpix A will be priced at $1,099.95, while the Coolpix P330 will be priced at $379.95.

[via Nikon]

The camera is about what you’d expect from a modern point-and-shoot, with relatively basic specs that meet the needs of most everyday casual users. The camera itself was designed with a slim body for easy handling and transport to your favorite events or gatherings. It offers a wide-angle NIKKOR lens with 7x optical zoom. This is more than any of the other compacts in Nikon’s budget Coolpix category.

Images comes out clear despite shakes and movement due to the Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction technology, and can then be edited with the software’s integrated editing functions. Quick Effects and Glamour Retouch are both included, allowing users to retouch images and add some “glamour” effects, such as blush on cheeks and skin softening.

Says Nikon’s Vice President of Marketing, Planning, and Customer Experience Bo Kajiwara, “Nikon’s budget friendly COOLPIX lineup provides the shooting capabilities and feature sets needed to preserve every memory, while also offering convenience and affordability. The new COOLPIX S3500 is the ideal choice for the stylish, on-the-go consumer that never wants to miss a moment.”

[via Nikon USA]

Before we get to the details in the WR-1 Transceiver though, we’ve got to once again take you on a trip to D7100 town. This fabulous new unit is bringing on a collection of upgrades over the D7000 it replaces, including a new “I” button that’ll bring up a set of on-screen controls that changes depending on which you use most frequently. You’ve also got a beast of a set of internals including a 51-point AF system as well as Nikon’s own 3D Color Matrix Metering II 2016 pixel RGB sensor – and Scene Recognition System.

With this camera’s optical viewfinder you’ve got guaranteed 100% frame coverage – and you’ll be working with a brand new OLED display as well. With the Nikon D7100 you’ve got the ability to record video at 1080/30p or 60i/50i – the latter working at 1.3x Crop Mode. You can also shoot photos at up to 7 frames per second in that same 1.3 Crop Mode or 6fps at full resolution.

You can also shoot in 1.3 DX crop mode with this camera for both still photos and video, this allowing that 7fps mentioned with enhanced AF system frame coverage. You’ll be working with an ISO range of 100-6400 (with expandability up to Hi-2 of 25,600) for all the low-light shooting you can handle. While you’re in live view you’ve also got a new Spot White Balance feature that’ll whip you up some instant (and precise) white balance adjustments on the spot.

The Nikon D7100 works with an Enhanced Interface on its 3.2-inch High Resolution 1229k dot LCD, bright and powerful for your everyday previews. If on the other hand you’re the wireless type, this system is compatible with the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter for connectivity with your smartphone or tablet – control from afar!

Then there’s the wireless dongle you’re just going to go nuts over. This is the new WR-1 Transceiver – announced this week with compatibility with the most recent range of Nikon D-SLR cameras. This beast will bring you 2.4GHz radio frequency for range up to 394 feet with 15 channels onboard.

The WR-1 can be used as a transmitter or a receiver – grab a couple and you can control your camera from a stone’s throw away like a pro! You can also control a set of cameras at once with this device (just so long as there’s one plugged in to each of them) for simultaneous or synchronized shutter releases – that’s a snap party if we’ve ever heard of one! The WR-1 Transceiver will run you $59.95 SRP and is available right this minute.

The Nikon D7100 system will be available starting in March of 2013 at a camera retailer near you. You’ll be seeing the D7100 for $1199.95 SRP for the body only configuration while a package that includes the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens will run you $1599.95 SRP. Stack your cash and get ready for it!

The Nikon D7100 features a DX-format CMOS sensor, 51-point auto focus, and an ISO range from 100 to 6400. One of the camera’s bragging points is low noise levels, as well as a fast response time. Photographers can snap images at 6fps, or 7fps at a smaller resolution. To ensure that nothing slows the camera down unnecessarily, the device supports SDXC and UHS-1 cards.

For ensuring that images are always properly framed, this flagship device features a large 3.2-inch LCD display with a 1229k dots resolution. If LCDs aren’t your thing, there’s also an OLED optical viewfinder offering 100-percent framing. Video can be recorded at 1080p and played back on an HDTV via an HDMI cable. There are Creative Effects that can be used with videos in real time to apply customizing effects, such as Color Sketch.

Said Nikon’s Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience Bo Kajiwara, “The D7100 blends the best creative features with advanced-level functionality to give the enthusiast exactly what they want– and that’s a great shooting experience before, during and after capture, from shooting to sharing.”

[via Nikon USA]

Four models are being released in the S-series: the S9500, S9400, S31, and S5200. These four cameras have various features, with the S9500 offering integrated wifi and GPS, as well as 22x optical zoom. Dropping down a model, the S9400 is a basic camera with 18x zoom, a backlit CMOS sensor, and a 3-inch display. The S31 is aimed a bit more at the outdoorsy user, with the ability to withstand temps as low as 14F, water submersion to 5 meters, and a shockproof body that can handle drops from up to 1.2 meters. The S5200 boasts a slim body and slightly lower specs at 6x optical zoom. There’s likewise a backlit CMOS sensor, as well as a 26mm wide angle lens.

Two rugged compacts have been tossed into the mix: the AW110 and the AW110s. Both models are available in four different colors: silver, blue, orange, and black, as well as a fifth style – camouflage. Both have been designed for outdoor use in rough environments, offering integrated wifi, 16-megapixel sensors, and the ability to withstand temperatures as low as 14F. Both can be used underwater, include an altimeter, depth gauge, and atmospheric pressure display, and feature a 3-inch display. The AW110 model also features GPS for point of interest data.

There are three entry-level cameras in the L-series: the L820, L28, and L27. The L820 is a super-zoom unit offering 30x optical zoom and a 16-megapixel backlit sensor; it is available in black, red, blue, and plum. The L28 and L27, meanwhile, are both smaller pocketable compact models, with the former offering a 3-inch display and 20-megapixels and the latter offering a 2.7-inch display and 16-megapixels.

Finally, standing out amongst the other offerings is the Coolpix P520, a super-zoom digital camera offering 42x optical zoom. The unit offers a 24mm wide angle lens, lens-shift vibration reduction, a vari-angle 3.2-inch display, and an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor. There’s GPS, and support for recording in up to 1080p HD. Blurs are reduced via lens-shift vibration reduction. The device is can be used with the Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a, which is sold separately.

[via Nikon]

There’s also a new GUI on a tilting, rotating 3-inch LCD preview screen, which runs at 921k dots and has 170-degree viewing angles. Nikon also preloads a number of special effects, which can be applied to both stills and video; the range includes selective colors, a “miniature effect” faux-tilt-shift, night vision, and more. HDR stills are also supported.

Nikon D5200 overview:

Elsewhere, there’s a 39-point AF system with auto scene recognition, a 100-6400 ISO range (expandable to 25,600), and 5fps burst photography mode. Inside is Nikon’s EXPEED 3 image processing engine.

Slap on the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter, meanwhile, and you can remotely control the D5200 from an iPhone, iPad, or Android device. It also supports reviewing photos stored on the camera’s memory card, with up to 49 foot range.

The Nikon D5200 goes on sale in the US later this month, priced at five cents short of $900. The WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter is priced at $74.96.

The 5200 features a DX-format CMOS sensor and an EXPEED 3-equivalent image processing engine. ISO ranges from 100 to 6400, and can be expanded up to an impressive 25,600. There’s a 39-point auto focus system to get clear shots, as well as a 2,016-pixel RGB sensor, perhaps the 5200′s most high-end feature.

With the 5200, you can shoot videos in up to full HD 1920 x 1080 60i/50i. There’s a mode called “Special Effects,” which features some effects for recorded videos. In addition, you’ll find a recording manual mode, allowing more advanced users to select the settings used when recording videos, such as shutter speed. The continuous shooting mode allows users to snap images at about 5fps and 3fps, depending on the shooting situation and preference.

Also announced are the Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a and the Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10/WR-T10 devices. The former allows users to share photographs and videos with “smart devices,” as well as view the camera’s display in real-time on a tablet or smartphone. As for the latter, the wireless remote control can be used to control the camera from distances and angles not typically supported by your ordinary IR remote.

The Nikon 1 V2 has a 14.2MP CMOS sensor, and is part of the company’s Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens System. It offers “astoundingly rapid autofocus,” and can record full HD video. This camera can snap images up to 15fps while utilizing the autofocus tracking feature. The 1 V2 has a 3-inch LCD display, and a 1.4 million dot viewfinder.

Although the 1 V2 isn’t a DSLR, it seems like Nikon tried to give it that type of feel, effectively targeting an audience that wants to seem advanced while keeping things simple. According to Bo Kajiwara, VP of Marketing, Planning, and Customer Experience, “The new V2 [demonstrates] Nikon’s dedication to delivering a camera system that meets the needs of creative and expressive consumers looking for an easy-to-use camera that is portable enough to take on any life adventure.” Nothing completes the DSLR-like feel than the interchangable lens feature. ISO ranges from 160 to 6400.

The 1 V2 offers Enhanced Motion Snapshot Mode, which is a short 4-second slow-motion recording taken at the same time as a photograph. In the same vein, the camera also includes Advance Movie Mode, which allows photographers to record full HD video and snap high-resolution images at the same time. The 1 V2 will be available in the end of November with an SRP of $899.95, while the speedlight will be available in January with an SRP of $159.95.

[via Nikon]

The Spark is priced well at $80 and is available for Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras. The lens is designed to let photographers capture creative images that have a sweet spot of focus surrounded by artistic blur. The Spark is a manual focus lens that photographers squeeze to focus and then tilt to move the sweet spot of focus around the image.

The Spark is a lightweight lens that uses a 50 mm selective focus multi-coated class doublet optic. The optic features a fixed f/5.6 aperture making it easy to use. Photos taken using the lens have a clear sweet spot of focus and that sweet spot of focus is surrounded by gradually increasing blur.

The focus range is about 13-inches to infinity according to Lensbaby. The lens is compatible with the Lensbaby Optic Swap System, and all Lensbaby 37mm threaded accessories. The lens will be available on September 18 online and in retail stores.

The same technology is used for 3D subject tracking, which Nikon says is also improved for smaller subjects. The Multi-CAM4800 AF system – borrowed from Nikon’s D4, just like the D600′s EXPEED 3 image processing engine – can be set to 9-, 21-, or 39-point coverage, and can handle a combined aperture up to f/8 with detection down to -1 EV. Meanwhile the 100-percent coverage viewfinder adds selection of different AF modes, so that you can keep the camera to your face but still see which you’ve selected.

Scale-wise, the 700 comes in at 760g (sans-battery, mind) and has magnesium alloy top/rear covers with weather-seals like the D800. It can shoot around 900 shots on a full charge, and takes twin SD cards (supporting SDXC and UHS-I), while there’s USB and HDMI outputs along with an optional WU-1b Mobile Adapter for shuttling off images wirelessly and remotely-controlling the D600 from your phone or tablet.

On the back there’s a 3.2-inch 921k-dot LCD with automatic brightness control, handy for using the D600′s integrated HDR photo mode and other in-camera editing tools. Full HD 1080p video can be recorded in 24p, 25p, and 30p, with the option of 60p, 50p, and 25p in 720p mode; clips are capped at 29 minutes 59 seconds, and there’s a stereo microphone input for audio.

The Nikon D600 DSLR goes on sale later this month, priced at $2,099.95 in the US and £1,955.99 in the UK body-only; it will also be offered as a kit with the AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens for $2,699.95 in the US and £2,443.99 in the UK. The WU-1b, meanwhile, will be $59.95 in the US and £64.99 in the UK.

This verdict comes on the same day that Tim Cook wraps up his first year as Apple CEO, and elsewhere in the world, a similar lawsuit between Apple and Samsung ended with both companies facing bans in South Korea. Ouch. After a bit of a shake up at the OnLive headquarters, things seem to have calmed down a bit, and Steve Perlman will be staying on as OnLive CEO. LG has teased an incoming smartphone with an S4 quad-core processor, and Google’s legendary I’m Feeling Lucky button has been given a pretty major update. It isn’t the same I’m Feeling Lucky button it once was, of course, but we think it’ll begin to grow on you after awhile.

The presidential campaigns will soon begin receiving donations through text messages, and the Nikon D600 full-frame DSLR camera may be getting a release in September. Speaking of cameras, beleaguered Kodak has come up with a new way to raise some quick cash after patent auctions left something to be desired. The much-rumored iPad Mini has apparently popped up in some photos for a pre-fab case, and it seems that Samsung has a new smartphone called the Galaxy Stellar coming to Verizon, which is all well and good, but Samsung actually has yet to announce the phone or release a list of specs.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has beaten the iPad when it comes to profit margins, and for the third time this week, Rockstar has released a new batch of Grand Theft Auto V screenshots. Astronomers have discovered a pair of new spiral galaxies that have a lot in common with our own, and it would appear that Amazon has leaked its tablet plans through a new advertisement. Wrapping up the news tonight, Facebook is having its developers use the Facebook app for Android in order to get them motivated to fix it, or at least that’s what the rumors say.

As is usually the case here at SlashGear, we didn’t just have news for you today, as Chris Burns provides a review of SuperTooth DISCO 2 for you to check out. Have a good weekend everyone!

This device still appears to be following reports from earlier this year in June with a massive 24.7-megapixel FX sensor heading things up. Inside you’ll also find a 39-point autofocus system as well as ISO maxing out at a massive Hi-2 ISO 25,600 (and a regular range of 100-6400). This device will also almost certainly be able to record 1080p video at 30 frames per second – as all good modern cameras should.

The D600 is currently set to bring on a 3.2″ LCD on the back as well as HDMI output if you want to watch your media directly from the device on your HDTV. The body of this device is being tipped as having water-sealed protection – great for splashy environments. Inside you’ll find a built-in AF motor, no GPS(!), and of course you’ll be using rechargeable Li-ion batteries inside (EN-EL15).

The specifications here come from a list reported by Nikon Rumors and has changed somewhat from the first time the camera was “revealed” in a leak. Information from a new post from that same site revealed the release date as September 13th from reliable sources speaking with the editors there – and generally they can be trusted about these things.

Stay tuned as Nikon ups the ante with low costs and high power this Fall!

The FTC has ended its investigation of Facebook’s Instagram purchase, though the FTC wrapped things up rather silently. LG has a massive new 4K HDTV available now in South Korea, HP posted less-than-stellar results for quarter 3 of its fiscal year, and today NASA talked about how the Curiosity rover has been getting around on the surface of Mars. Today also brought some new sample shots of the Nikon CoolPix S800c Android camera, along with a new video demo for the device.

We got a closer look at the Archos Gen10 XS tablet line today, and the struggling HTC is planning to cut the price on its One series of phones after the line posted disappointing sales. T-Mobile announced that it will begin offering nationwide unlimited 4G next month, while Rockstar delivered a new round of Grand Theft Auto V screenshots today, and we have a feeling that move screenshots are coming sometime later this week, so keep an eye out for those.

AT&T has reiterated its decision to block FaceTime, and cited an FCC ruling in support of it. Verizon looks be gearing up to offer a Nokia Windows Phone 8 later this year, and sadly, Nintendo confirmed that Nintendo Power magazine will be shutting down in December. NASA has kicked off a simulation meant to test landing on a near-Earth asteroid, and there’s a new iPhone app on the scene that will help you determine which Super PACs are putting out those constant political ads. Black Isle Studios appears to have risen from the dead, but no one seems to know the circumstances surrounding the re-opening.

Finally tonight, we have a review of the new Archos 101 XS tablet by Chris Burns. Enjoy the rest of your evening, everyone!

They also make it clear that the smartphone, in this case, will not have the same – or any, for that matter – optical zoom that the COOLPIX does. Many smartphones do have digital zoom, but this method doesn’t use lens adjustments and therefor makes the photo you take get just a bit more grainy the closer you get – every time. The S800c is able to zoom in on your subject with 10x optical zoom – the good kind.

The S800c also has the ability to take 16 megapixel photos which, unless you’re using an amazing device such as the Nokia 808 PureView (see our full review here), you’re just not going to get from a smartphone. This camera is shown doing essentially the same set of tasks as the smartphone in the video, but with less steps in some cases – and of course with the one drawback in place, that being a lack of mobile data connectivity.

Instead you’ll need to be working with Wi-fi connected to data – which you might want to get being connected to your smartphone. But at that point you might just want to send the camera back and pick up your phone – but who are we to judge? The COOLPIX is also shown battling against what appears to be an iPhone, gaining a lot more “Great!” points on an off-brand social network than the smartphone.

Of course there are a few oddities in the video such as the iPhone appearing on both sides of the black line at once at 0:32 – but no worries, the message is clear! Have a peek at the timeline below to see more Android camera action from Nikon from all angles!

THis device has a lovely 16 megapixel CMOS censor right up front with a Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens – you’ll be blasting forth with 10x zoom right out of the box! Have a peek at a couple of examples provided by Nikon here, first with a kite in the bright blue afternoon, then with a couple standing on a balcony of a ship. This same couple appears in another sample shot below.

Next you’ll see this device’s special effects abilities. Not only will you be accessing essentially any Android app you desire on the web via the Google Play app store, you’ll also have a collection of built-in abilities as well. You’ll be able to work with fisheye shots, “Nostalgic Sepia”, color selection, and more! Have a peek at a collection of samples here, again provided by Nikon.

The Nikon team behind this device have also made it clear that the 1080p video you’ll be capturing here is top-notch, made to be able to be shared to HDTVs without a hitch. Check out the rest of our coverage of the CoolPix S800c in the timeline we’ve got set up below, and stay tuned as this device hits the market soon!

The Coolpix P7700 is what Nikon is bringing on to fight with the Canon PowerShot G1 X for certain, complete with an adjustable display that flips wherever you need it to, a 7.1x zoom lens, and their own Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction. This unit also has manual controls galore, of course, and the unit is made to be a perfect blend of high-end specifications matched with a simple to use interface.

The Nikon Coolpix S01 brings on an even simpler interface to match its slightly lower-end specifications. It’s certainly not the least powerful camera on the planet with its 10 megapixel CCD sensor and built-in flash, but at just $179 you’ll find yourself unable to resist when you’ve got a couple of bills in your pocket this winter season. You’ve got electronic VR, a 3.1 x 2.1 x 0.7-inch body, and a collection of color choices. You can pick up red, silver, white and pink later this year.

Have a peek at our Nikon tag to see the other devices they’ve brought to the market this season and check the timeline we’ve set up below to see how fabulous their most noteworthy offerings have been. And be sure to check out the Android-powered Nikon Coolpix S800c without a doubt – it’s strange and fabulous!

[via Nikon]

You’ll find a 16 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor inside this device prepped to bring on some high quality photos right out of the gate, and a 3.5-inch OLED WVGA touchscreen sits at the back for your interactive experience with Android. The software on this device will certainly not be a hindering move here by Nikon even though it is a couple generations behind the newest Google smartphones, as most of the upgrades since Gingerbread have been on the smartphone side of the equation.

On the other hand, Nikon hasn’t been too forthcoming about what Android will be doing here on this device. You’ll be able to connect with a wi-fi connection to the web, which means you’ll be able to instantly upload images first of all, but how and with what we’ll be connecting to this device to load up apps to its 4GB internal storage is still somewhat of a situation in the dark.

We’ll be seeing this device appearing in both white and black next month for $350 across the USA. Stay tuned as we find out what makes this device tick very, very soon!

[via Nikon]

The Samsung Galaxy S II Plus showed its face again today, complete with a 1.5GHz dual-core Exynos processor, and we were even given a glimpse at the Nikon Coolpix S800c Android-based camera. Samsung announced the GALAXY S DUOS, which features dual-SIM functionality but seems to be a tad underpowered with the Galaxy S III on the scene. We received yet another picture of the next iPhone’s reported new dock connector, and we got a better idea of what OnLive will look like moving forward. Unfortunately, it looks like HTC will be losing quite a bit of money now that OnLive has been bought out, which isn’t good news for the already-struggling company.

The Nintendo 3DS XL has finally arrived in North America, and a number of Motorola DROID RAZR HD tutorial videos were spotted before quickly being taken down. Hulu’s CEO might be exiting the company sometime next month, the Galaxy Note 10.1 has been given a pretty excellent score by the folks at iFixit, and pieces of Amelia Earhart’s plane may have been discovered off the coast of an island in the Pacific. Netflix has very quickly added 1 million subscribers in the UK and Ireland, while Barnes and Noble said it will be launching new devices in the UK this fall. Grand Theft Auto V got a round of new screenshots today, though they didn’t show much, and Sony announced that the PS Vita has passed 2.2 million sales worldwide since launch.

NASA announced the next Discovery mission today: InSight, which will be headed to Mars in 2016, while the Hubble Telescope gave us a picture of two star clusters that are on a collision course with one another. A new Android threat called SMSZombie has hit 500,000 phones in China, and it’s particularly hard to get rid of, while today the Curiosity rover laser-blasted its first Martian rock. Star Wars here we come.

Finally tonight, we have a couple of original articles for you to check out, like this review of the Motorola PHOTON Q 4G LTE and this column explaining why you might take a pass on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, which is supposedly getting a reveal at IFA 2012. Enjoy the rest of your evening, folks!

These images do by all means appear to be legitimate Nikon-made device photos or renderings of the smart camera before its announcement this month. This device appears in three different configurations, two with rounded corners, each of them with a different setup for the logos on the front, and one model that’s a bit more square than the rest. This device appears to have a standard set of buttons for taking photos, zooming in and out, and accessing a gallery of images.

On the back of this device appears to be a display that is indeed running Android 2.3 Gingerbread with little to no modifications made to its build. This device also has a set of three buttons below the screen (when held in portrait mode) that likely attach to back, home, and menu functions. It’s not yet known if this device will be able to connect to mobile data, but it’s quite likely that it’ll be working with wi-fi signals at least.

Have a peek in the timeline below to see additional bits from the recent past from Nikon to gain additional clues on their near future. Android may very well be finding its way into more than one camera soon!

This lovely beast of a camera will eventually be available in six lovely colors including black, pink, and orange as well. The Orange you see may be mistaken for red if you’re rather far away from it or have a display that’s not color-calibrated, but we assure you, it’s a rather brilliant blast of color. The device is 106 x 61 x 21.8 mm in size and is paired with a fabulous 10.1-megapixel CX-format CMOS with EXPEED 3 processing.

Inside you’ve got ISO 100-3200 (6400) and the ability to snap still photos at up to 3,872 x 2,592 pixel resolution. You’ve got Full HD video at either 30p or 60i, and burst photography is ready to go as well. With AF enabled you’re able to get 10 frames per second, while with first-frame AF lock you’ve got 60fps. You’ll be seeing it all on the device’s 3-inch 921k dot LCD display on the back.

Prices quoted in the first press release from Nikon included an WP-N1 waterproof housing for this unit priced at $749.95. The 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens seen in many of the photos of this device will be coming later this month for $189.95, and the quoted price for the Nikon 1 JS with just its 10-30mm lens was $549.95. These prices differ ever so slightly from what we’re currently seeing on Amazon, which has the camera for just a couple dollars cheaper than quoted.

Grab one right this second! And check out our Nikon portal as well for all the camera action you can handle here and into the future!

The 14x optical zoom covers 25mm up to 350mm, with the lens built using two ED glass elements and construction handled by 11 elements in 10 groups. Nikon has included an Easy Auto Mode that dynamically adjusts to the lighting conditions as well as different scenarios, and optical image stabilization helps to reduce any blur from unsteady hands.

Most notably, Nikon has dropped proprietary batteries, instead powering the Coolpix L610 with two AA batteries. That should be a lot more convenient for travellers the world over: it’s much easier to walk into a store and buy some fresh batteries if you’re desperate for some power.

Ports for the camera include a mini-HDMI connector for sharing 1080p videos out to a TV, as well as a USB connector to pull the photos to a computer. Nikon says the Coolpix L610 should be available in September for around $249.95, with color options including black, red, and silver.

As well as stills up to 3,872 x 2,592 there’s support for Full HD video at either 60i or 30p, each of which uses a 73-point AF array for better locking onto – and staying locked to – moving subjects. Burst photography is supported at up to 10fps with AF enabled, or up to 60fps with first-frame AF lock, and there’s a Motion Snapshot Mode option which combines a single still with a short slow-mo movie clip. Smart Photo Selector, meanwhile, takes advantage of the J2′s turn of speed and fires off a few frames, leaving the camera’s smarts to pick which it believes is the best one.

A new Creative Mode offers various presets for Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait photography, though those with a mind to tinker can also set their own exposure and other settings. A stereo microphone is joined by HDMI and USB connectivity, and the battery is good for around 220 shots on a single charge.

As for lenses, the standard model is the 10-30mm lens we’ve seen already, but Nikon has a new option launching alongside the J2. The 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens has a 2.5x zoom and will be offered in black or white finishes, and is obviously compatible with both the new J2 and the original J1.

Nikon also has a wet surprise up its sleeve, in the form of the WP-N1 underwater housing. Suitable for the new J2 and the original J1, paired with the 10-30mm lens, the casing is waterproof up to 40m while still allowing the cameras to shoot photos and video.

The Nikon 1 J2 will be available in white, black, silver, pink, deep red and orange (with the red and pink models having matching textured grips) when it goes on sale in September. It will be priced at $549.95 with the 10-30mm lens, while the 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens will drop late in that month for $189.95. The WP-N1 waterproof housing will arrive at the same time, priced at $749.95.

The Coolpix S800 will reportedly come with a 25-250mm lens, along with built-in GPS and WiFi. The camera is said to have a 3.5-inch OLED screen, with everything running on Android 2.3. That’s an interesting choice for Nikon, but it ultimately makes sense. If they can tie the camera software to Android correctly, users will be able to tap straight into apps like Instagram and Facebook so that they can share their pictures with relative ease.

Other specs and details for the camera aren’t known, but the release date is said to be August 22nd. It opens up other questions about Nikon’s lineup too: will they extend Android to other cameras or even DSLRs in the future?

Nikon isn’t the only company interested in smart cameras, however. Back in March, Panasonic stated that it was looking into the possibility of using Android on its cameras, but that keeping a firm grasp on the system was a concern, as were potential warranty issues with opening up such cameras to a wide range of apps. Samsung also expressed interest in using Android for its cameras, and while the company didn’t confirm that it was moving ahead with any Android-based camera products, it did file a “Galaxy Camera” trademark back in February.

[via GSMDome]

For professional photographers, Nikon’s new 800mm telephoto lens may be worth the big investment for photographing birds or any type of wildlife. Nikon hasn’t specified when they lenses will start to ship or how much it will cost, but you can bet that it will be pretty expensive. Canon’s EF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM costs photographers a whopping $13,000.

The new 800mm telephoto lens will be shown off by Nikon at the Photokina show scheduled to take place this September in Cologne, Germany. Nikon currently offers super-telephoto models at 400mm, 500mm and 600mm with a 200-400mm zoom.

[via CNET]

Nikon has now admitted that there’s a problem with the cameras in a statement to PDN Online, saying that it has received complaints from a “small number” of D4/D800 owners. The company says it’s looking into a permanent fix for the issue, but in the meantime there is a temporary resolution.

To immediately resolve this issue, users can turn off both the ‘Highlights’ and ‘RGB Histogram’ display options in the ‘Playback Display Options’ sub-menu found in the ‘Playback’ menu. Nikon apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused users.

That’s not the only problem that the D800 seems to suffer from. Fstoppers shed light on an issue with the LCD, saying that it was constantly out of focus. Even after sending the camera in for repair, the problem was still present, and Nikon has admitted that “a run of D800s have an issue with viewfinder alignment.”

[via Nikon Rumors]

Nikon will position the D600 as an “entry level” full frame camera, so price wise it should be a lot cheaper than the D800, which currently costs around $3,000. The D600 is said to have dual SD card slots, an Auto DX crop mode, an in-camera RAW editor, and possibly GPS integration.

There won’t be an HDR feature as is found on other Nikon cameras, but there will be a new external battery grip. The camera is tipped to launch this summer. although as always these specs and rumors should be taken with the necessary serving of salt. As for the Nikon D800, it’s been giving the Canon 5D Mark III a run for its money recently, besting it in low-light performance as well as video recording.

Nikon also recently introduced the D3200, a budget DSLR with a 24.2 megapixel sensor, 1080p video recording, and the ability to remotely control the camera with smartphones, provided you have the optional wireless add-on.

[via Nikon Rumors]

DxO Labs’ DxOMark testing looks at three distinct abilities of a camera: color depth (“portrait”), dynamic range (“landscape”), and low-light ISO (“sports”). Those three factors are then combined into an overall score for easier comparison between models.

The EOS 5D Mark III scores 81 overall, up two points from its predecessor. Both color depth and low-light ISO performance are improved, though the Mark III actually scores worse on dynamic range. However, the Nikon D800 scores 95 overall, fourteen points clear of Canon’s score, with a better low-light ISO rating, better color depth performance and better dynamic range.

The full testing goes into more detail – Canon’s camera does better than the D800 at higher ISOs, for instance – and it’s worth noting that DxO Labs only looks at RAW shots and ignores the in-camera JPEG conversions. Canon has argued that the Mark III is particularly better on that front than the Mark II, though the sort of pro-photographers who might be interested in this sort of side-by-side testing are likely to do their own RAW to JPEG conversions rather than leave it to their DSLR.

Undoubtedly, though, the biggest impact for any photographer on the shots they produce is their own skillset: someone who knows their stuff will be able to squeeze better results out even a mediocre camera than a novice with a top-flight Canon or Nikon. Still, the arguments between Canon fans and Nikon fans are unlikely to go away anytime soon.

[via CNET]

Over at Fujitsu they’re refreshing their LIFEBOOK line of laptops complete with Sandy Bridge. You’ll want to check out the new Nikon D3200 for DSLR newcomers complete with smartphone control! Alienware is getting busy with a whole load of refreshes including the M14x all the way up to the 18 – get powerful!

Apple brings the heat with an announcement that they’ve sold more iPhones than all the LTE phones in the first quarter of this year TOTAL. The Samsung Galaxy S III, which will likely have LTE available on it, has been tipped to have a quad-core processor in it once again. There’s a brand new place for all you hackers and anonymous pasting lovers to go and paste your heart out: AnonPaste – no more Pastebin for you! You’ll be able to use NFC stickers very soon.

An ISO range of 100 to 6400 is possible, along with a high of ISO 12,800 for extreme low-light shots, and there’s 11 point autofocus. New photographers can take advantage of the D3200′s Guide Mode, walking them through selecting a shooting mode, tweaking settings and getting the best of their shots; there’s also six Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-Up or Night Portrait.

Video is filmed with full focus and a choice of manual or automatic exposure control. Connectivity includes an HDMI output and a stereo microphone input, while the display is a 3-inch, 921k dot LCD panel. Basically, you’re getting more megapixels and broader ISO support than the Nikon D3100.

The Nikon D3200 will go on sale in late April, priced at $699.95 in either black or red, as a kit with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR image stabilization lens. The WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter will arrive in late May, priced at $59.95, along with the Android control app at the same time. Nikon says a version for iPhone and iPad is expected in fall 2012.

What we’ve got here are several categories in which both cameras have their strengths and their weaknesses. In Detail and Sharpness, it’s the Nikon D800 that wins out – no contest. For Low Light, it’s the Canon 5D Mark III who has the best quality result, with “less noise, more even colors”, and and overall obviously better result. For light situations working with intricate patterns, the moire pattern effect seems to have been fixed up quite a bit for the 5D Mark III while the D800 still spins dizzying circles.

Both devices have undeniably great video capturing abilities. The D800 is clearly meant for more studio controlled conditions while the Canon is made for a more versatile range of environments. The Nikon is best for ultra-powerful detail, while the Canon is meant to allow you to take perfectly nice photos anywhere you like. Sound like a fair assessment to you?

[via Gizmodo]

Nikon UK has promised that those customers who pre-ordered any of the three cameras prior to March 24 will have the incorrect price honored. “We know that there has been strong consumer interest in these products and a high level of pre-orders placed with retailers” the company said in a statement today. “Nikon will be honouring the original prices to retailers on all customer pre-orders placed before March 24th 2012.”

With immediate effect, however, the D800 will now be £2,599.99, an increase of £200 over the originally confirmed price. The D800E will be £2,899.99, £210 more than initially indicated. The news has already frustrated would-be owners, who have accused Nikon of taking advantage of the strong demand for the cameras by pumping up the cost.

Nikon D4 hands-on:

The company cited “a local internal systems error” for the pricing gaffe, but did not explain any further. According to earlier reports, the D4 will be arriving on March 15 while the D800 and D800E will follow on come March 22 and April 12 respectively.

[via Amateur Photographer]

The Nikon D800 has an incredible 36.3-megapixel CMOS sensor and full HD video recording capabilities. In the video, seen below, there are time lapse videos, fast-moving sports action, and other impressive visual demos. Apparently, Nikon pilfered some of this content from a video production company without its consent. Maybe it didn’t expect the company to notice.

Oh but it did. TSO Photography posted on its Facebook page, “A bit surprised to see Nikon using some of my video clips in the world launch of the Nikon D800 camera … without contacting me. Especially since Canon is one of my sponsors, and I use a 5DII.” So not only did Nikon use footage that wasn’t even from one of its own cameras, it also potentially violated copyright laws. That’s not exactly the way you want to launch a new product.

[via Steves-Digicams]

The dates mentioned here match up with what we’ve heard from B&H as well as Adorama for possible availability for each of these cameras, and Nikon has also revealed that the D700 will continue to be available for sale through the release of the D800 and D800E. This is fabulous news for those of you looking for a possible price drop, as the drops have already begun across Europe. If you’re looking for a D700 here in the United States, you’ll have a lot less luck than abroad as it appears that every store under the sun has either sold out or taken the cameras out back and shot them to pieces.

Either way, it’s appears like time to start focusing on the next generation of Nikon, and the D4, D800, and D800E are going to be your choices. Check out our timeline below to get all the information you may have missed thus far on each of these lovely cameras, and stick with us here on SlashGear as the releases draw ever nearer!

[via Nikon Rumors]

Now the D4 itself isn’t cheap and to hook up 10 for a creative shot, means you’re plunking down at least $60,000. This doesn’t include the cost of the glass and whatever peripheries plus the WT-5 dongle itself, which costs about $900. Still, it brings pro cinematic effects a step closer to aspiring pros.

Chances are you won’t be needing to shoot those 360-degree effects all that often, but you can still reap the benefits of the WT-5. The dongle lets you remotely control your Nikon camera, allowing you to change camera settings wirelessly using a Camera Control Pro 2 software or directly from the web, your iPhone, or your iPad. It can also wirelessly transmit images from the camera to your computer.

It’s not certain when the Nikon WT-5 will be released, but pre-orders for the dongle have already begun. You can check here to order yours early.

[via Gizmodo]

In fact, production of the D700 will continue as long as demand remains strong, Sasagaki insisted. The marketing exec would not be coaxed into revealing Nikon’s timing for the new DSLR, but he did dismiss suggestions that the company would branch out into unusual territory. Nikon has no plans for “a higher-end mirrorless camera, perhaps with a larger sensor or in an S-style rangefinder body, or a simpler camera like a digital FM3a” he told the photography site, though didn’t discount the possibility for the future.

However, 2012′s other new Nikon DSLR will be a quality improvement on an existing model, the Sasagaki hinted. Exactly which model will be reworked is unclear: the D700 is an obvious choice, given its age, though the D3100 is also several years old.

As for the 1 Series, that will be “developed much further” and could even cover some of the high-end or rangefinder ambitions many fans have for Nikon.

Interestingly, Sasagaki also gave more details on the system implemented in the D800E, the version of the D800 which bypasses the low-pass filter. Rather than actually removing the filter altogether, the camera actually replaces the second of the two low-pass filter components found in the D800 – which first splits the light path into two, and then those two into four – with a custom component that actually recombines the initial splitting.

“This item is in high demand and supplies from the manufacturer are limited” one retailer warns. “Its availability will fluctuate, and if the item is not currently in stock, we cannot guarantee that we will receive additional quantities in a timely manner.”

That’s despite serious pricing for both cameras. The Nikon D800 has an RRP of $2,999 body-only, while the D800E is $3,299. Your money gets you Full HD video recording, ISO 100 to 6,400 (expanded up to 25,600) support, a 51-point AF system with 15 Cross Type AF sensors, and a 3.2-inch 921k dot preview display, among other talents.

Those specs come together to produce some seriously impressive stills and video, though the cameras are focused more on landscape and portrait photographers than out-and-about shooters. More details on the D800 here.

[via GottaBeMobile]

Nikon has a camera here that’ll be utterly wicked for a general photographer, certainly overkill for your average blogger, and perhaps just the ticket for those of you out there in film school without the budget for a five figure camera. The video you’re about to see is the behind the scenes look at how filmographer Sandro used the D800 before its announcement to create a short film “Joy Ride.” You can see the entire video in our post earlier today, and get a whiff of how simple it is to capture excellence here:

Notice how the man has the camera on a simple setup that’s not all that different from what you likely use now for your in-school setup if you are shooting video, and this fellow’s not doing all that much more than adding a few high-quality lenses to make the magic happen. Having a bit of filmography skill helps as well. Sandro mentions quite a few bits on how nice the camera is for weight (for mounting) and how the HDMI-out helps to take focus shots on the fly. Lights, camera, inexpensive action!

[via Vimeo]

There’s also a behind-the-scenes clip showing how the D800 showcase was put together. It’s an altogether impressive piece of work, with the DSLR showing its strengths not only in capturing smooth high-speed footage but also in low-light situations and under harsh indoor lighting which can often spell death for flesh-tones.

Nikon is positioning the D800/D800E as ideal for portrait and landscape photographers, as well as those who do plenty of studio work, though the camera is slightly lighter (albeit a little bulkier) than the D700 and so might make for a solid mobile setup. You’ll need reasonably deep pockets, though: the D800 will be $3k when it drops late next month, while the D800E – which gains more detail at the increased risk of moire – will be $300 more.

Note: the sample video is somewhat graphic, showing scenes of childbirth (think a little blood rather than anything too gruesome or NSFW).

Deleting the low-pass filter comes with some compromises, Nikon warns – an increase in aliasing and moiré patterns, for instance, depending on shooting conditions and subject – though they should be relatively straightforward to tweak out in post-processing. However the benefit is higher resolution and clearer definition, ideal for landscape photographers among others.

What remains to be seen is whether the D800 is quite small enough to satisfy would-be buyers, who were looking forward to a compact full-frame Nikon. The camera is certainly smaller than the Nikon D4, launched at CES last month, though not as bag-friendly as might have been expected.

There’s more detail in the new online guide to the cameras, available here. The Nikon D800 will go on sale in late March, priced at $2,999.99 body-only, while the D800E will arrive in mid-April, priced at $3,299.99.