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Amazon gives free Sony 32GB XQD memory cards to all Nikon D5 pre-orders

Amazon just sent out emails notifying all existing Nikon D5 pre-orders that they will be receiving a free a Sony 32GB XQD memory card. Amazon also has a new D5 listing with the free a XQD card offer.   B&H and Adorama both have the D5 listed with a free XQD card and a free XQD card reader. Here is the […]

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Lexar announced a new Professional XQD 2.0 USB 3.0 reader

Lexar announced a new Professional XQD 2.0 USB 3.0 reader ($24.95). The main features are: Provides professional-level high-speed transfer of RAW images and 4K video files Accelerates workflow, leveraging SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology Designed for use with XQD™ 2.0 cards Compact, portable design for photographers and videographers on the go Five-year limited warranty Shipping starts […]

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The Nikon Ambassador Program welcomes four new photographers

The Nikon Ambassador Program announced four new photographers:

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New firmware updates for Nikon D810 and D810A released

Nikon released new firmware updates for the Nikon D810 and D810A cameras that fixed an issue when using the WR‑R10 wireless remote controller:

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This will not last long: 25% off on selected Nikon cameras and lenses at Newegg

This is something you don’t see everyday: Newegg is currently offering 25% off on select Nikon cameras and lenses with coupon code APRDCSALE00. This deal is valid till April 17th and includes also some Canon, Sony, Olympus and Fuji products (see all eligible cameras and lenses here). Some example: Nikon D610 for $972.71 (as mush as the […]

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Tamron SP 135mm f/1.8 VC Di lens coming next?

A reader sent me the above picture of what appears to be a brochure for a new Tamron SP 135mm f/1.8 VC lens. If true, the official announcement will most likely be in September for Photokina. Tamron recently announced four new Di lenses with VC designed for DSLR cameras. Update: my sources confirmed that this Tamron SP 135mm […]

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Another Nikon lens patent designed for 1″ sensor (9mm f/1.8)

Nikon recently filed a patent for a 9mm f/1.8 lens designed for cameras with 1″ sensor (Nikon 1, DL): Patent 2016-38547 Published 2016.3.22 Filing date 2014.8.11 f 9.14 FNO 1.82 2ω 83.72 Y 7.12 BF 14.44 TL 47.00 Here is the full list of recent lens patents designed for 1″ sensor filed by Nikon in […]

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