Monthly Archives: April 2016

Nikon D5 hands-on field test by The Camera Store

The Camera Store published their Nikon D5 hands-on field test report:

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Swapping the Nikon D5 CF memory card slot for XQD will cost $350

I already reported that the memory card slots in the new Nikon D5 camera (XQD or CF) can be swapped. A reader contacted Nikon support and asked them how much it would cost to convert a Nikon D5 CF memory card bay to XQD. The response was $350 plus tax and shipping:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #362

→ The Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR lens is now $899 or $200 off at Amazon only ($1,096.95 at B&H). More Nikon deals can be found at nikonrumors.com/deals. → New from Vello: another Nikon F to Sony E-mount autofocus lens adapter ($399). → Nikon Nikkor AIS 300mm f/2 ED IF lens listed on eBay for $13,749. → First […]

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The Nikon D800 in The Highlands (Scotland)

A beautiful camera in a beautiful landscape. Promising huh?

Today you’ll be taken on a trip through the far north of Great Britain, better known as Scotland, by Dennis Klemmer (Web | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook): My name is Dennis Klemmer and I work in professional advertising and photography in Germany. Every now and then I need to get some distance from my daily business and just do something […]

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When will the Nikon D500 camera start shipping?

I get asked this questions at least twice a day. A lot of people pre-ordered the D500. My guess is that the D500 will sell better than the D800 when it was announced few years ago. Here are the latest Nikon D500 shipping dates according to the three major US retailers: Amazon: April 21st, 2016 […]

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Amazon gives free Sony 32GB XQD memory cards to all Nikon D5 pre-orders

Amazon just sent out emails notifying all existing Nikon D5 pre-orders that they will be receiving a free a Sony 32GB XQD memory card. Amazon also has a new D5 listing with the free a XQD card offer.   B&H and Adorama both have the D5 listed with a free XQD card and a free XQD card reader. Here is the […]

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Lexar announced a new Professional XQD 2.0 USB 3.0 reader

Lexar announced a new Professional XQD 2.0 USB 3.0 reader ($24.95). The main features are: Provides professional-level high-speed transfer of RAW images and 4K video files Accelerates workflow, leveraging SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology Designed for use with XQD™ 2.0 cards Compact, portable design for photographers and videographers on the go Five-year limited warranty Shipping starts […]

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The Nikon Ambassador Program welcomes four new photographers

The Nikon Ambassador Program announced four new photographers:

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