Monthly Archives: May 2018

Nikon SnapBridge version 2.0.5 released

Yesterday Nikon released SnapBridge version 2.0.5 (Apple app store | Google Play). Here is what’s new:

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Nikon mirrorless camera rumors update

I am continuing to update my list of rumored/expected details for the new Nikon mirrorless camera. Here is the new info: Nikon is rumored to target the Sony A7 III with their new mirrorless camera – if true, this will mean they will use a sensor in the 24MP range and a target price around $2,000 – […]

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B&H now lists the Nikon D850 as available on January 1st, 2100

The situation with the Nikon D850 availability in the U.S. is beyond ridiculous at this point. Nine months after the official announcements, the three major U.S. stores never had the camera in stock. B&H probably got tired of answering the same question over and over and they updated their website to list the Nikon D850 availability […]

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The Nikon D850 got two more Camera GP 2018 awards

The Nikon D850 got two more Camera GP 2018 awards “Readers Award” and “Editors Award”. This probably makes the D850 the most awarded camera ever – here is a list of all the awards the D850 received so far: All the awards the Nikon D850 got The Nikon D850 is still out of stock in […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #471 part 2: videos

I could not fit all the new Nikon related videos in my original Weekly Nikon News Flash, so here they are: → 5 best Nikon lenses for full frame by Kai (6 actually): Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens ($2,796.95) Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G lens ($1,596.95) Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G lens […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #471

→ Aurora HDR 2018 72 hours flash sale (offer availability: Friday, May 18th – Sunday, May 20th): Current users of Aurora HDR 2017 may upgrade for $39 ($29 with coupon code NIKONRUMORS) New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2018 for $79 ($69 with coupon code NIKONRUMORS) → KOBRA Flash Modifier project on Kickstarter. → Refurbished Nikon gear on Massdrop: Refurbished Nikon […]

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New Nikon patent for a folding/collapsible lens designed for mirrorless cameras

Nikon has a new patent (P2018-77520A) filed on May 17th, 2018 for a folding/collapsible lens with a shutter unit designed for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (ILC):

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A new high-end compact Nikon camera is still a possibility

Nikon DL 24-85 f/1.8-2.8 camera

There is some talk that Nikon is still considering to bring a new (DL-like?) high-end compact camera to the market at some point. Such decision could make sense since high-end compact cameras are seeing a small comeback (mainly driven by Canon). I even remember that in one of the already published interviews Nikon confirmed that they may bring back to life […]

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