Monthly Archives: July 2017

Nikon executive mentions the announcement of a new “high-end pro/enthusiasts” camera

Shinyoshimi Gokyu

A few hours ago DC.Watch published an article called “Nikon announces the introduction of this year’s pro / high amateur model” where Nobuyoshi Gokyu (Nikon Managing Executive Officer and Video Business Manager) was quoted saying: “Following the D7500 that we introduced the other day, we will introduce the second new product this year, so please […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #428

→ Some of Nikon’s 100th anniversary products are already appearing for sale on eBay. The official shipping date is listed as July 25th (see the full list here). The Nikon posters are also already shipping (picture sent by a reader). → New Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED lens review at Ephotozine. → New Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm […]

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Confirmed: the Nikon D810 replacement will be called Nikon D850

In the past few months, I have been going back and forth on the actual model name for the Nikon D810 replacement. I am now certain that the new camera will be called Nikon D850 and not Nikon D820. I am still not sure if the official announcement will be next week, but the fact that I […]

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The latest Nikon deals

Cameras NEW: Refurbished Nikon D810 for $1,996.95 Refurbished Nikon Df + 50mm f/1.8G: $700 off Refurbished Nikon D800: $350 off Refurbished Nikon D800E: $700 off Refurbished Nikon D610: $200 off Nikon D7500 + 18-140mm: $200 off Nikon D3400 + 18-55mm + 70-300mm: $300 off Refurbished Nikon 1 AW1 + lens: $310.95 off Refurbished Nikon 1 J5 + […]

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Seven “Nikon Firsts”

1. The first NIKKOR lens: Aero NIKKOR 18cm f/4.5 (first appearance of NIKKOR trademark, an abbreviation of NIPPON Kogaku, as it appeared in 1932). 2. The Original Nikon – the first “Nikon” camera released in Japan, in March 1948.

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What is the lightest and cheapest full frame camera/lens set?

Here is an interesting video from Duncan Dimanche who compared the price and weight of a basic full frame camera + lens set from the top four manufacturers (Sony, Nikon, Canon, and Pentax). The results may surprise you – the Nikon D750 body with five lenses was lighter and cheaper compared to a similar Sony a7 […]

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Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F-mount to start shipping on July 28th

Sigma Japan announced the shipping date for their new 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F-mount: July 28th. The lens seems to be already in stock in Europe (Amazon UK and Amazon DE). Additional information: US price: $1,599 Pre-order links: B&H | Adorama World’s first and only full-frame f/1.8 ultra-wide-angle lens Minimum focus distance of 10.6 […]

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Nikon D7500 sensor measurements posted at PhotonsToPhotos

PhotonsToPhotos published their Nikon D7500 sensor measurements (D7200 vs. D7500, click for larger view):

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