Monthly Archives: February 2012

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

By [NR] admin | Published: February 13, 2012

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

By [NR] admin | Published: February 12, 2012

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”

By [NR] admin | Published: February 11, 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)

By [NR] admin | Published: February 11, 2012

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

Amazon thinks the Nikon D4 will be delivered on February 17th

By [NR] admin | Published: February 10, 2012

Contrary to the information I received from multiple sources few days ago about the Nikon D4 shipment delay (which was also reported by several other websites, unless they just recycle what they read here), Amazon just sent emails to certain pre-orders with a D4 estimated arrival date of February 17 and in some cases February 21st, […]

Posted in Nikon D4 | 114 Comments

Nikon NEF Codec v1.13.0 released

By [NR] admin | Published: February 10, 2012
Nikon NEF Codec v1.13.0

Nikon released NEF Codec v1.13.0 that adds D4 support (Windows only).

Posted in Nikon Software | Tagged | 22 Comments

Nikon patent for 18mm f/1.8, 20mm f/1.8 FX lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: February 10, 2012

Nikon filed a patent 2012-27450 in Japan for a 18mm f/1.8 and 20mm f/1.8 full frame lenses: Focal length: 18.4mm Aperture: 1.84 Angle of view: 100.3deg Lens design: 14 elements in 11 groups 3 aspherical elements 3 ED elements

Posted in Nikon Lenses, Nikon Patents | 157 Comments