Monthly Archives: February 2012

Nikon SB-910 vs. Nikon SB-900: Speedlight overheat test by Cary Jordan

  Nikon SB-910 Vs. Nikon SB-900: Speedlight Overheat Test by Cary Jordan (Web | Flickr | Personal FB page |The Jordan Collective’s FB Page | Twitter) When the Nikon SB-910 Speedlight was announced, it brought-forth the promise of fixing the Nikon SB-900’s one serious flaw: Overheating issues. The SB-900 is a great flashgun, but for some photographers in the event and wedding photography […]

Posted in Nikon Flashes, [NR] Reviews | 151 Comments

Amazon estimates the Nikon D800 delivery date for January 2013 *UPDATED*

Amazon sent out an email to everyone who has a Nikon D800/E pre-order with an estimated arrival dates of January 2013. This is obviously an error in their system, probably caused by the large number of pre-orders in a short period of time. I expect the Nikon D800 to start shipping in the second half of March […]

Posted in Nikon D800 | 186 Comments

64-bit Nikon ViewNX v2.3.0 and Wireless Transmitter Utility v1.3.0 released

Today Nikon released new versions of ViewNX (v2.3.0) and Wireless Transmitter Utility (1.3.0). Some of the ViewNX changes are added support for Nikon D800, D4 and 64-bit support.

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Nikon D800 updates

Amazon UK is now taking pre-orders for the Nikon D800. Delivery date is listed as March 26th, 2012. According to Yodobashi camera (Japan) the Nikon D800 will start shipping on March 22nd, the D800E on April 12, 2012:

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Nikon WT-5A wireless transmitter now available for pre-order

B&H is now taking pre-orders for the new Nikon WT-5A wireless transmitter that was announced with the Nikon D4 camera. Update: WT-5A is also available on Adorama. Here are two demo videos of the Nikon WT-5A wireless transmitter:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #149

Tokina 12mm-24mm f/4.0 PRO DX lens price drop, now $449. The new Nikon Coolpix instant rebate program includes the old P300 model. Refurbished Nikon D3100 kit for $450. Remember that secret presentation in an armored truck during CES ? It was for the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera. The Sigma APO 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens should […]

Posted in Nikon D4, Weekly Nikon News Flash | 48 Comments

Adorama estimates the Nikon D4 delivery as “late March 2012”

Adorama has updated their Nikon D4 listing with an estimated delivery of late March, 2012: New item Available for pre-order, Delivery scheduled to start Late March 2012. You may place this on order now and it will be shipped on a first come first serve basis. We do not charge your card until we actually […]

Posted in Nikon D4 | 98 Comments

Nikon at the 2012 CP+ show (pictures, D800 hands-on, D4 demo videos)

Some additional Nikon coverage from the 2012 CP+ show in Japan. All images and videos are copyrighted and belong to their respective owners. Click on images for larger view. Throughout the weekend I will be also uploading CP+ coverage from other manufacturers on PhotoRumors, check it out. The first report is from Samuel Morse – expect a detailed post on the D800E […]

Posted in Nikon D4, Nikon D800 | Tagged | 104 Comments