Here is a quick comparison between the Nikon D800 and Nikon D700 based on the specifications listed on Nikon’s website. I was told that the D700 will go down in price in the next few days – in France for example, the price is expected to drop from the current EUR 2,100 to EUR 1,800. I have no confirmation about [...]
Nikon D700 and D300s are now officially listed as discontinued on Nikon’s website. The surprise here is the phase out of the D300s, because I have not received any reliable information about a potential replacement. I believe the D700 will be available for sale for at least few more months after the D800 announcement. Update: I was told [...]
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)
Popphoto has an interesting article about US military photographers. The picture above is of a Nikon D700 with a Nightstalker II night vision system by Tactical Solutions LLC:
Nikon Japan announced today that it has stopped shipments of the following products in Japan as a result of a new Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law: Nikon D300s and D700 Wireless Transmitter WT-3 Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10, MB-D200, MB-D80 Battery Chamber Cover BL-3 (※ 2) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9
