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Nikon announcement this week (D810a, D7200, j5, Coolpix cameras)

Nikon will have a new products announcement in the next 2-3 days. I am not sure about the exact date, but it will be before the start of the CP+ show in Japan (February 12-15, 2015). Here is another recap on what to expect: New special Nikon D810a DSLR camera designed for deep-sky astrophotography with increased […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #301

→ A set of Leica APO-TELYT lenses converted to Nikon mount are currently listed on eBay for $27,000. → The Nikon rebates were extended till February 14th – that means that new “lens-only” rebates could be announced on the 15th. → Refurbished Nikon D3300 with two lenses + Adobe Lightroom 5 for $499. → You can still […]

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Nikon had another bad financial quarter

Nikon announced their financial results for the 3rd quarter of the year ending March 31, 2015 and also published a revision of the consolidated financial forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015: Nikon reported $0.14 earnings per share vs. the estimate of $0.22 Nikon’s 9 months profit is down Net sales are down Nikon cut […]

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Nikon D5500 now shipping, currently in stock

The Nikon D5500 is now shipping worldwide and is currently in stock in many retailers: Amazon B&H Adorama Best Buy Amazon (FR) Amazon (UK) WEX (UK) Jessops (UK) Foto Hans Keuzekamp (NL)

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First Nikon D5 rumors

Here are the first Nikon D5 camera rumors: New 20MP FX sensor 173 autofocus points Same processor as the D4s Body design similar to the D4s Currently scheduled to be announced in the second half of 2015 With the D5 Nikon is also rumored to announce a new 24-70mm f/2.8 (PF?) VR lens (this lens […]

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Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens review (video)

There is a new Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens video review on YouTube:

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More details on the new Nikon D810 version designed for astrophotography

I received several confirmation on the special Nikon D810 version designed for astrophotography. The official announcement will be early next week, right before the start of the CP+ show in Japan. One of the differences from the regular D810 model will be a 5 stops longer max shutter speed. I am still not sure about the […]

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