In addition to the D600 and D800 updates, Nikon released also new firmware for the D4, D3S, D3X, D3, D7000 and D3200 DSLR cameras. All versions include support for the 800mm f/5.6 lens, the D4 and D3200 firmware contain several additional fixes. The D7100 currently doesn’t have added support for the 800mm f/5.6 lens. Here are the download links and detailed change logs:
Nikon D800 vs. D3s and D7000 by Cary Jordan (Web | Flickr | Personal FB page |The Jordan Collective’s FB Page | Twitter) There is no question the Nikon D800/E is a spectacular camera. But just how well does the D800 stack-up against the venerable Nikon D3s? What about in DX crop mode; how well does it fare against the D7000? We [...]
This could be a mistake, but Nikon USA removed the D3s camera from the DSLR section of their website. The Nikon D90, D3000, D300s, D700, D3x are still listed. Adorama currently has the D3s in stock. Update: it’s not a mistake – the D3s is listed in the “Archived Digital SLR Cameras” on the same Nikon USA website. [...]
Here is a quick comparison between the Nikon D4 and Nikon D3s based on the specifications listed on Nikon’s website:
Those are some Nikon D4/Nikon D3s comparisons sent in by readers (thanks broxibear and durasnti): and with the Nikon D800 (thanks anon):
The above video is an interview with astronaut Mike Fossum about the images he took on board of the ISS with a Nikon D3 camera. Here is the actual timelapse video:
The Nikon D3s is listed as “out of production” on this Romanian store. My understanding is that F64 is a reputable authorized Nikon dealer and the the biggest photography equipment retailer in Romania.
Nikon USA just raised the prices for some of their refurbished DSLR cameras (I am not sure about lenses). Some examples: Nikon D3s refurbished price went up from $4,159.96 to $4,679.96 (new D3s costs $5,199.95) Nikon D3x refurbished price went up from $6,399,96 to $7,199.96 (new D3x costs $7,999.00) Nikon D700 refurbished price went up from $2,150 to $2,429.96 (new D700 costs $2,699.95)
