Monthly Archives: May 2017

Nikon lens announcement coming as early as next week

I already reported that Nikon is rumored to announce five new Nikkor lenses this year. I also reported that we will see an ultra wide angle and/or a fisheye lens (probably a 10-20mm DX lens to compete with the Canon 10-18mm and Sigma 10-20mm). I can now confirm that Nikon will have a new products announcement as […]

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U.S. International Trade Commission has launched a patent infringement investigation of certain Nikon digital cameras, software and components

       Reuters reports that the U.S. International Trade Commission has launched a patent infringement investigation of certain Nikon digital cameras, software and components triggered by a complaint from Carl Zeiss and ASML. Everything started last month when Nikon filed a lawsuit against ASML and Carl Zeiss over patented semiconductor lithography technology. Three days […]

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Irix released Adobe Lightroom lens profiles for their 11mm f/4 and 15mm f/2.4 wide angle lenses

Irix released Adobe Lightroom lens profiles for their 11mm f/4 ($575 / $775) and 15mm f/2.4 ($399.95 / $599.95) wide angle full frame DSLR lenses:

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The Nikon D7500 will start shipping on June 9th

      Nikon Japan announced the official shipping date for the new Nikon D7500 DSLR camera:  June 9th.        The new Nikon EN-EL15a battery and Nikon DK-28 eyepiece will also ship on June 9th. The Nikon EH-5c AC adapter is delayed due to production issues (you can still use the old EH-5b model). Nikon D7500 […]

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Another poll: how many megapixels do you need from your next Nikon camera

In the last poll over 33,300 readers voted on what camera they want Nikon to release next (see the results at the bottom of this post). Some of you have requested another poll based on sensor resolution (direct link to poll): How many megapixels do you need from your next Nikon camera?Here are the results from the last […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #419

→ The Tokina 24-70mm F/2.8 AT-X Pro FX lens has a $120 mail-in rebate (download rebate form). → Nikon released firmware update version 1.4 for the Coolpix W100 waterproof camera. → The new Sigma EF-630 flash for Nikon cameras was officially released in Japan on May 19th.

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Nikon management shakeup

Nikon announced the resignation of their Chairman of the Board Makoto Kimura. Several other directors and officers will also be replaced (see the full list here and here). Some additional corporate changes will take place on June 29th:

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