Monthly Archives: November 2018

CF Express updates

ProGrade Digital has new memory card readers – see the pricing and availability at B&H Photo and Amazon (the press release can be found here). Here are two CF Express reports from readers – it seems that the D5 will also be getting a firmware update in 2019 that will make it compatible with CF Express:

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New Nikon lens only rebates coming this Sunday (incl. $200 off the 200-500mm f/5.6E lens)

Nikon will launch new Nikon lens only rebate this weekend that will include $200 off on the NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED and NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lenses. I believe the full list of lenses that will be discounted can be found here (not 100% sure):

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Nikon Z6 now expected to start shipping in the US on November 16th

Today all three major US retailers changed the Nikon Z6 shipping date to November 16th (Friday next week): Adorama | B&H | Amazon. This is a week earlier than the official Nikon Japan shipping date of November 23rd. Current Z6 pre-orders were also updated with the new shipping date. Also: Shutterbug, Dpreview and Imaging Resource published their Nikon Z6 sample gallery from the recent Nikon press […]

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Nikon Q2 financial results are out

Nikon released their financial results for the second quarter of the year ending March 31, 2019 (click on slides for a larger view): Operating profit was ¥30.6 billion, up ¥7.6 billion. Restructuring improved profitability, posting a record gross profit in 10 years. Operating profit surpassed by ¥3.6 billion. Dividends are now ¥30, up ¥16 from ¥14 […]

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The new Delkin 120GB XQD memory card is now in stock

The new Delkin 120GB XQD memory card is now in stock (the 64GB and 240GB versions are out of stock). Here are the card specifications:

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Used Nikon Z7 cameras now available at B&H (up to 15% off regular price)

The first used Nikon Z cameras are already listed for sale at B&H with up to 15% discount from the original price. Amazon has no used Z7 cameras (only grey market labeled as used). Ebay currently has no used Z7 cameras. Adorama has a demo Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S lens ($35 off).

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Additional Nikon Z6 coverage

The Nikon Z6 coverage continues – Nikon Japan officially announced the shipping date of the Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera – November 23, for the following products: Nikon Z6 Nikon Z6 + 24-70mm lens kit Nikon Z6 + FTZ adapter kit Nikon Z6 + 24-70mm + FTZ adapter kit The US stores (Adorama, B&H, Amazon) have the shipping date listed […]

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens review by Steve Perry

Steve Perry published his review of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens with some sample photos:

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