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Pictures reportedly taken with a new Nikon D7xx full frame DSLR camera with incredible low light capabilities

A Swedish photographer claims that the two photos he posted on his Facebook page were taken with a new Nikon D7** full frame DSLR camera that has some incredible low light performance. The new camera should be released in 2017. The first picture was supposedly taken in a pitch black forest at night:

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ZY Optics Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2.0 4.5X: a new compact super macro lens with high magnification ratio for Nikon F mount

ZY Optics announced the Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2.0 4.5X – a new compact super macro lens with high magnification ratio for Nikon F mount. Specifications, press release and sample pictures can be found over at PhotoRumors. Update: the lens is now in stock at eBay and B&H.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #397

→ Refurbished Nikon 1 J4 camera + 10-30mm lens now sells for $239. → The Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 lens will start shipping soon. → I did not know that Nikon made also broadcast lenses.

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Nikon deals update: D750 now with a free battery grip and more

Nikon introduced some new discounts this weekend – check the details here. Just like the D500 and D810 now also the D750 comes with a free battery grip in addition to the $200 off (Adorama | B&H). There is also a new $40 off on the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G lens (Adorama | B&H) and new D3400 price drop. […]

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Irix USA website/distribution launched

Irix has a new US based website and distributor at www.irixusa.com. For now only the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens is listed for sale (reviewed here). All Irix products come with a 5 years warranty. The US prices are: Blackstone: $649.00 Firefly: $449.00 Irix is also now selling directly on Amazon US (Irix lenses have been available for […]

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Milestone: 100k Twitter and Facebook followers

                                                         A few weeks ago NikonRumors surpassed 100k followers on Twitter and Facebook. Thank you!  

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What to expect from Nikon in 2017?

I have no solid information on any of the rumors mentioned in this post, this is more of a list of possible Nikon products for 2017 (more expectations/speculations than rumors): CES 2017: Nikon D5600 introduction to the US market. New Nikon 1 J6 camera announcement (possibly in early 2017). Interestingly Nikon USA is “temporarily out of […]

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