Monthly Archives: April 2016

Nikon F3H (14fps) vs. Nikon D3 (12fps) shutter burst

1996 tech vs. 2007 tech, or Nikon F3H (14fps) vs. Nikon D3 (12fps) shutter burst comparison video:

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Nikon D500 user’s manual now available for download, official launch date in Japan is April 28th

The Nikon D500 manual and menu guide is now available for download. Nikon Japan now lists the release date for the Nikon D500 as April 28th. The official release date for the latest accessories was also updated:

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Nikon DL, KeyMission 360, Coolpix cameras delayed

Nikon Corporation announced today delays in the release of the latest digital cameras and the effects of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes: Nikon Coolpix A300, B500: May 2016 Nikon Coolpix A900, B700: July 2016 Nikon KeyMission 360: October 2016 Nikon DL: June 2016 (for all three models) Official press text:

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Deal of the day: Nikon D750 for $1,299 (grey market)

The Nikon D750 camera (grey market) is currently listed for $1,299 on eBay. This is the lowest price we’ve seen so far. The MSRP of the D750 right now is $1,996.95 after a $300 rebate.

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Nikon USA started shipping D500 cameras to US dealers

Nikon USA started shipping D500 cameras to authorized dealers in the US. There are some reports that the D500 has been delayed in Europe till June, but at this point I cannot confirm this – my guess is that the first shipment has already been sold out and nobody expects the D500 to be in […]

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Nikon SnapBridge app for Android released

Just like I reported last week, today Nikon released the new SnapBridge app for Android devices (download link). The iOS version will be available later this summer. Nikon has been working directly with Apple on the iOS app for several months now. Nikon SnapBridge app for Android screenshots: For more information, check the new dedicated SnapBridge […]

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Next Nikon lenses rumored to be replaced: Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VRII

In the next few months Nikon is rumored to update/refresh their current AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens ($496.95). Two new 70-300mm lens versions will be announced: one with VR, one without. This is an interesting move – it seems that Nikon will start offering VR and a non-VR models of their “cheaper” lenses. The latest […]

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New third party lenses for Nikon F mount (Laowa, Lensbaby, Yongnuo, Meyer-Optik Görlitz, Zenitar, Lomography)

Few updates on the latest third party lenses for Nikon F mount: → The Venus Optics Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens for Nikon F mount is now available for pre-oder at B&H. → New Lensbaby Twist 60 Optic lens announced (price: $279.95). → The Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F mount is now available for […]

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