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News Archive 2003 Fall/Winter 2003-4 (3/11/04) Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") has launched the Epson Rangefinder Digital Camera R-D1, the world's first rangefinder digital camera, in partnership with Cosina Corporation. (3/2004) Nikon Photo Contest International Winners Exhibition will be held from Mar.12th to Mar.28th. in Tokyo. (3/9/04) Eastman Kodak Co. said... it is suing Sony Corp.... for infringing on 10 of Kodak's patents related to digital cameras and imaging. In a suit filed in federal court in New York, Rochester, New York-based Kodak alleged that Sony's products use technology invented by Kodak, including an "electronic camera utilizing image compression and digital storage." Is this Kodak's future, litigation as a business model? (3/9/04) PayPal, is paying New York $150,000 in penalties after misrepresenting to consumers its policy on repayment when merchandise doesn't arrive, the state attorney general said Monday. PayPal... had specifically stated that it provided the same rights and protections of a traditional credit card transaction, said Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. But consumers were often denied those rights, he said. The payment service also faces inquiries from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and several states, (3/5/04) From Ken Morton & Petra Kellers: We have obtained 50 copies of the NEW Nikon Compendium II and believe that we are probably the only ones in the U.S. with copies. As members, we will offer them to the Nikon Society members for $52.00, including media mail shipping, for members only. We are currently charging $59.95 plus shipping on our website at www.CameraBooks.com. (Please mention you saw it on the NHS site) (12/3) Nikon has announced development of the D70 digital SLR camera, read the press release. Nikon is reporting "Superb Image Quality at an Attractive Price." We continue to get reports of demand exceeding supply on the Nikon Digital lenses, the 12-24mm and the 10.5mm Fisheye. Deliveries on the wide angle VR lens also appears tight, calls to several NYC dealers revealed none in stock except gray market versions. (12/2) Apple has opened a new store on the Ginza in Tokyo which rivals the Apple Store in SOHO. This brings Photoshop on the Apple 64 bit Dual G5 to Japan in a major showcase. The response was incredible, with fans waiting for hours, in amazingly long lines, to get in. Apple Japan also announced that it will have a second store in the Osaka area in 2004 (Updated 11/15) Stephen Gandy sent us a link this morning that reports Nikon intends to cease production of film cameras. Another article from the same source contradicts the first one completely. Also on Nikon's site another denial in English and Japanese. Sloppy journalism, or inside information that Nikon just doesn't want released just now? It's hard to imagine Nikon giving up sales of 5 million units, just when the company has reported increased profits.
Summer 2003 Your webmaster's photos were featured on Bill Moyers "NOW," broadcast nationally on PBS. Photographs from 9/11 - Bill Moyer's NOW web site The new Voigtlander 50/1.5 and 85/3.5 in NRF mount just arrived. They look great. will have pics up by the weekend. $550 for the 50, $425 for the 85 -- the 1st APO lens in NRF. I think construction quality seems very high. The 28/3.5 and 50/2.5 will be next, followed by the 12 and 15 in Nikon F mount which can be used on NRF with an adapter, late this year will likely be the 35/1.7 and 28/1.9. (Stephen Gandy) (From NHS member Uli Koch) My book was printed in mid April 2003 and will be presented at the WestLicht auction on the 23/24 May 2003. In other words it will be finished in two weeks!!! (What a long work for me). I will update my website (www.nikon-f.de) within the next 2 - 4 days for the new information. January/Febuary 2003 A web page is now up for the NHS Commemorative Voigtlander Bessa R2S. Present estimated price for the NHS Commemorative is between $825 to $875. If you wish to place a deposit, contact Robert Rotoloni at Rotoloni@msn.com. |
