Monthly Archives: June 2014

Nikon announcement by the end of June

A quick update on my previous post: without mentioning the exact countries, I received several tips that NDA press invitations have been already sent out for an event scheduled for next week. The official announcements are usually few days after those closed doors press events. In another country, Nikon reps are already scheduling in-store demos […]

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Lens-only instant rebates are coming back next week for Father’s day

Nikon may bring back the popular “lens-only” rebates (no need to purchase a DSLR body in order to qualify) for six different Nikkor models for Father’s Day. The special is supposed to run from June 8-14th and will include the following lenses (with the corresponding instant savings):

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The new Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR DX lens is now shipping

The new Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR DX lens is now shipping and is currently in stock in the US (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) and Europe (Foto Hans Keuzekamp). Technical specifications and sample images can be found here.

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We are getting closer to another Nikon announcement

Another Nikon announcement is coming soon: the latest rumors I received today indicate that Nikon will soon announce new product(s) (could be as early as this week). I still cannot confirm the exact date, but the D800/E replacement was rumored to be announced this month. Another possibility is the new Coolpix camera with 1″ sensor. […]

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Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter v.8.5 release candidates now available with support for the latest Nikon products

Adobe announced Camera Raw 8.5 and DNG Converter 8.5 release candidates. Here are the download links: Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 8.5 for CS6 Release Candidate Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 8.5 for CC Release Candidate Changelog for Nikon gear (the full release notes are available on PhotoRumors):

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Nikon to upgrade their remaining high end tele-lenses with fluorite element (FL)

In the next 1-2 years Nikon is rumored to upgrade their remaining high end tele-lenses with fluorite element (FL) currently only present in the Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 ($17,896.95) and the Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 ($11,996.95). The list of upgrade candidates includes the following lenses (most of them are currently back-ordered in the three major US stores):

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The new Nikon rebates now include 18 lenses, teleconverters and Speedlights

As previously reported the new Nikon US instant rebates for June now include 18 lenses, 2 teleconverters and 2 Speedlights. This offer is valid till June 28th. The D800 rebates are now gone and the camera is selling for full price.

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