Monthly Archives: May 2014

New firmware updates available for Nikon Coolpix S6800, S6600, S5300, P520 and P330 cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: May 20, 2014

Today Nikon released firmware updates for five different Coolpix cameras that include various fixes:

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Deal of the day: refurbished Nikon 1 J1 and D3200 cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: May 19, 2014

There are more Nikon 1 J1 cameras for sale on eBay. The first deal is for a two lens kit (10-30mm VR and 30-110mm VR lenses) and a free bag for $199.99. The kit comes with a 90 days Nikon USA warranty and free shipping. Different colors are available. The next deal is for refurbished […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #263

By [NR] admin | Published: May 18, 2014

→ The Nikon1 V3 has been sold out for weeks at all three major US retailers: Amazon, Adorama, B&H. → Check the new batch of refurbished Nikon DSLR cameras and Nikkor lenses. → Lock Circle announced LockPort 800 DUAL micro HDMI and micro USB 3.0 camera ports for Nikon D800/800E cameras. → Nikon Taiwan now provides 2nd hand […]

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Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens for Nikon mount is now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: May 18, 2014

I received multiple confirmations from retailers and readers that the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens ($1,069.00) for Nikon mount is now shipping to existing pre-orders in the US and Europe. Additional information on the new Tamron lens can be found here. Pre-order options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX UK | Foto Hans Keuzekamps Sample photos from the Nikon […]

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Nikon misses financial forecast, stock down at 3 years low, company restructuring announced

By [NR] admin | Published: May 17, 2014

Nikon released their financial results for the year ending March 2014: Nikon (7731) Corp. posted its lowest close in three years after the camera maker’s net income for the last fiscal year and profit outlook missed estimates. Nikon sank 4 percent to 1,567 yen, its lowest close since March 2011. The company announced net income […]

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Tokina officially announces their AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S lens

By [NR] admin | Published: May 16, 2014

Update: the lens is now available for pre-order at B&H | Adorama | Amazon. Today Tokina Japan official launched their full frame AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S lens that was announced earlier this year for the CP+ show. Here are the details (there is still no press release form Tokina USA):

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Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens sample images

By [NR] admin | Published: May 16, 2014

Here are few sample images taken with the new Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens:

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