A new batch of Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lenses is now shipping in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: October 23, 2018


A new batch of Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lenses is now shipping in the US - my credit card was just charged and my pre-order from B&H Photo is now processing (my pre-order was placed on the night of the announcement):

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Cambo Actus for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: October 23, 2018


I already mentioned about the upcoming Cambo Actus version for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Yesterday DC.Watch published some additional information on the new Actus for Nikon Z6/Z7 (Google translation):

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The new Ninja V 5″ 4Kp60 HDR monitor recorder (for Nikon Z7) is now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: October 22, 2018


The new Atomos Ninja V 5" 4K HDMI recording touchscreen monitor is now shipping and is currently in stock at Adorama, B&H and Amazon:

  • 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display
  • 10-Bit Exterior Viewable Monitor
  • 4K HDMI Input
  • 1000 cd/m² Brightness
  • AtomHDR Mode with 10-Stop Dynamic Range
  • 10-Bit 4:2:2 ProRes & DNxHR Encoding
  • Records to Mini SSDs
  • Supports a Variety of Log Formats
  • Single Sony L-Series Battery Slot

Kai just published his Nikon Z7 camera review where he also talks also about the new Ninja V:

Additional Ninja V videos:

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Nikon announced the winners of the 44th annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition

By [NR] admin | Published: October 22, 2018

Nikon announced the winners of the 44th annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition (click on images for larger view).

Eye of a Metapocyrtus subquadrulifer beetle

1st place: Eye of a Metapocyrtus subquadrulifer beetle

Fern sorus (structures producing and containing spores)

2nd place: Fern sorus (structures producing and containing spores)

Spittlebug nymph in its bubble house

3rd pace: Spittlebug nymph in its bubble house

Peacock feather section

4th place: Peacock feather section

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Report: Lexar will not make any XQD memory cards

By [NR] admin | Published: October 22, 2018


The Polish Lexar distributer My Adventure issued a press release indicating that Lexar will not make any XQD memory cards as previously reported. XQD memory cards are currently not listed on Lexar's website. I have reached out to Lexar for a confirmation/comment.


The good news is that the new Delkin XQD memory cards are supposed to start shipping this week - see pricing and availability at Adorama and B&H (WEX in the UK).

Here is the translated press release:

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Posted in Nikon D5, Nikon D500, Nikon D850, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7 | Tagged , , | 105 Comments

Refurbished Nikon D750 for $1,199 plus the first Nikon KeyMission fire sale

By [NR] admin | Published: October 21, 2018


Refurbished Nikon D750 DSLR cameras are now $1,199 (regular price: $1,696.95).


The Nikon KeyMission 170 action cameras are now $150 (regular price: $396.95).

The Nikon KeyMission 360 models are now $288 (regular price: $496.95).

Has the KeyMission fire sale already stared?

More refurbished Nikon gear can be found at Adorama, B&H, Amazon, eBay, Cameta Camera and BuyDig.

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