Monthly Archives: April 2018

At least two high-end Nikon cameras and at least two lenses expected by the end of 2018

For 2018 Nikon is rumored to announce at least two high-end/professional grade cameras and at least two lenses. I assume that at least one of those cameras will be mirrorless. Nikon already has three new cameras that have been registered for a while with various government agencies but are not yet officially announced. A replacement for the Nikon […]

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The value of Nikon Metrology business has dropped by $94M USD

Yesterday Nikon issued a press release announcing that they expect an “extraordinary loss” in the value of their Nikon Metrology business based in Belgium: As a result of reviewing NMNV’s future cash flow in the aforementioned process, the fair value of the investment in NMNV has declined, and 10,343 million yen of the loss on […]

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New deals from Zeiss, Topaz Labs, KEH and Blurb

New instant savings on the Zeiss 85mm and 135mm lenses. Topaz Labs is offering 40% off everything in their store – that’s about $200 off their Complete Plugin Collection and over $100 off their Go Pro Adjustment Bundle (offer valid 4/24 – 5/7). Get up to $200 for accessories from KEH with your purchase when you […]

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Nikon is developing a new mirrorless camera at a “rapid pace”, getting close to the official announcement

The Japanese website SankeiBiz published an article on the current state of the camera industry. There was also a paragraph on Nikon, specifically on their upcoming mirrorless camera: Nikon is developing a new mirrorless camera at a “rapid pace”. Nikon’s new mirrorless camera will be released in the current fiscal year (Nikon’s fiscal year will […]

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New US price drop on the Nikon D7500 camera

There is a new price drop on the Nikon D7500 cameras and lens kits in the US (B&H, Adorama, Amazon): Nikon D7500 body only: $1,149.95 ($100 off) Nikon D7500 + 18-140mm lens kit: $1,449.95 ($300 off) Nikon D7500 + 18-300mm lens kit: $1,779.95 ($220 off) Nikon D7500 + 16-80mm lens kit: $1,749.95 ($570 off) Some […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #467

  → Nikon T-shirts for sale on eBay. → New entry-level Atomos Ninja V announced (price: $695, more info here). → New Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is rumored to be announced for Photokina in September. → Nikon released firmware updates for the Coolpix W300 and Coolpix P900 cameras. → The Nikon EN-EL18b battery is now discontinued. The […]

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New: Meike MK 85mm f/1.8 AF full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount

A few days ago I reported on PhotoRumors about the new Meike MK 85mm f/1.8 AF full frame DSLR lens – Meike’s first autofocus lens. The lens was initially listed only for Canon mount. Meike’s website now has some additional information and the lens will be available also for Nikon F-mount. The Meike lens looks similar to the […]

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Copying photographic film with the Nikon D810 and a shoe box

Copying photographic film with the Nikon D810 and a shoe box by Anthony McKee (www.anthonymckee.com): While many photographers are keenly waiting for the new Nikon ES2 film digitising adapter set to arrive in stores, I have been making use of my own Nikon film copying kit that I put together a while ago using a Nikon […]

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