Nikon EVIL to be announced later this year?

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The rumor mill has been buzzing the last few days about a Nikon EVIL camera. For those into acronyms: EVIL = Electronic Viewfinder, Interchangeable Lens.

An announcement from Nikon is rumored for August or September of 2010 – perhaps at the Photokina show in Germany. Nikon Rumors has posted a artist’s conception of the Nikon EVIL as well as illustrations from recent Nikon patent applications.

Four thirds cameras are “the thing” to watch in 2010. A Canon EVIL is in the works, and Sony is rumored to be working on something similar, a competitor for the Panasonic GH-1.

Enter the haters. Wired Magazine published an article on 5 Reasons to Ditch your DSLR.  Photographer Ken Rockwell has predicted:

The 2000s were the DSLR decade. Those days are over. DSLRs are about as relevant today as dial-up modems and SCSI-conected scanners. The 2010s are the decade DSLRs died.

That seems a little far-fetched. An oracle of Delphi Ken Rockwell is not.

New Nikon Lens and Canon 7D Antarctic extreme weather test

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On the Nikon front

Nikon Rumors is reporting that Nikon 85mm f/3.5G DX Micro lens now available.

A recent post on the same site said the new Nikon D3s would be in short supply in Canada over the next six months. Nikon issued a clarification saying they don’t expect shortages unless there is higher than expected sales during December.

Two fun things: Nikon Rumors is holding a Nikon Lomography kit giveaway, and is hosting a poll: Tell Nikon what you want in the Nikon D700 replacement

News from the Canon World

Canon Rumors has a sneak peek at the new Canon 5D Mark II firmware upgrade which has appeared various places online. The rumored firmware will give shooters the ability to record 1080p video at 24 frames-per-second, and also 720p video at a blistering 60 frames-per-second.