Monthly Archives: April 2017

Nikon to announce replacements for the Coolpix AW130 and P900 cameras (125x zoom!)

Here is the promised update on the upcoming four Nikon cameras: One of the expected four cameras will be a replacement for the Nikon Coolpix P900 and it will feature a monster 125x zoom or 24-3000mm equivalent (the current P900 “only” has a 83x zoom) The second camera will be a replacement for the Nikon Coolpix AW130 Only one […]

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Nikon 1 V3 camera listed as discontinued in Japan

The Nikon 1 V3 mirrorless camera is now listed as discontinued in Japan. The V3 was announced back in April 2014. In the US the V3 is still selling at full price… $1,196.95. At the Photokina show last year Nikon confirmed that their Nikon 1 product line is still alive. Via DC.Watch

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First Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens reviews (now in stock)

The first reviews of the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens started to appear online: More reviews of the lens (Canon version) can be found here, here, here and here. Sample photos are available here. The Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art  lens is now in stock at B&H and available for pre-order at Adorama: Related videos:

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Fourth Nikon camera (N1622) registered with the Indonesian Communications Agency

After the N16D3, N1610 and N1546 we now have a fourth, not-yet-announced Nikon camera with the code name N1622 being registered with the Indonesian Communications Agency POSTEL. Two of the camera will be produced in China, one in Indonesia and one in Thailand. Via Nokishita

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Also coming soon: new Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens

In addition to the ultra wide angle lens, Nikon is going to announce also a new Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR full frame lens. Please note that Nikon already announced a new Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED (VR) DX lens for APS-C cameras last year. The new lens I mentioned in this post will […]

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Nikon announced several commemorative models and goods celebrating their 100th anniversary

As I reported yesterday, Nikon officially announced several commemorative models and goods celebrating Nikon’s 100th Anniversary. Pricing and additional information will be available in June. Check out also the new dedicated website. Additional information:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #412

→ PhotoBert CheatSheet for Nikon D500 camera (more models available here). → New: electronic dry cabinets for photo gear. → STC Optics, the company that makes the light pollution clip-on filter for DSLR cameras, introduced a new 6-stop ND clip in-body filter. The price is $80.56, shipping will start in mid-April. Additional information can be found at PhotoRumors. → […]

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