Monthly Archives: January 2016

Three new Coolpix cameras to be announced soon: A10, A100 and B500

A reader confirmed that three new Coolpix cameras will be announced in the next few days: A10, A100 and B500 (thanks Mistral75). I already reported on the A10 and A100, I am not sure what the B500 will be. We are also still waiting on new Nikon compacts with 1″ sensor. Update: you can see the […]

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First Nikon D5 camera review now online

NIKON D5, 600/4.0 + 2.0X EXTENDER, 1/320 SEC AT F/10 AND ISO 25 600

Ole J Liodden, (see his previous guest post) just published the first Nikon D5 review/test report. You can read the entire article here: “As you already has understood – the new Nikon D5 camera is in my opinion not only a small improvement, but has set new standards especially regarding the AF-system and High ISO performance which will […]

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What’s coming next from Nikon?

First, I have to give credit to the Canadian nature photographer Brad Hill who correctly “predicted” the D500 announcement (see my post here). Back in September last year I reported about a possible combined announcement of the “D400” and D5, but this rumor kind of faded away (see my post here). Check out also this D500 rumor from 2008 […]

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Nikon KeyMission 360 action camera additional coverage

Nikon did not announce any technical specifications, accessories or pricing for their new Nikon KeyMission 360 action camera. This is what we know so far: waterproof (approx. 100 ft./30m) rugged camera vibration reduction 4K UHD video will be available in Spring of 2016. Next are few hands-on, promo and sample videos from the Nikon KeyMission 360 action camera:

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Another Nikon announcement possible before the CP+ show in February

I received some information from a reliable source that Nikon may have another announcement in the next few days (weeks?) before the CP+ show in Japan (February 25th-28th). The only not-yet-announced items on my list are the two Coolpix cameras and the new compacts with 1″ sensor. I do not expect the new Nikon mirrorless system so early in […]

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Nikon D500 high ISO sample (LCD screenshots only)

Similar to my previous D5 post, here are few Nikon D500 LCD screen captures of photos taken from ISO 25,600 to ISO 1,640,000 (I know, it’s just pictures of the screen, but we have nothing better right now):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #349

→ Lexar memory cards on sale (incl. XQD). → GoPro and Samsung are also working on 360 degree action cameras (picture credit: B&H). → LensScore added test results for the Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens.

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