I already reported that the memory card slots in the new Nikon D5 camera (XQD or CF) can be swapped. A reader contacted Nikon support and asked them how much it would cost to convert a Nikon D5 CF memory card bay to XQD. The response was $350 plus tax and shipping:
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 […]
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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→ Nikon published their technical solutions/shooting tips for D5 users. → The Nikon D5 manual and menu guide are also available on the Manual Viewer app (for iOS and Android). → Dpreview reports a “step backwards in terms of low ISO dynamic range” – the Nikon D5 has the lowest base ISO dynamic range of any current […]
Some more Nikon D5 sample photos (both JPG & NEF) as many readers already have the D5 in their hands: First, Ole Liodden updated his Nikon D5 review and he is “shocked”: “Today I installed the new Lightroom and Camera RAW software supporting the Nikon D5 camera and I could finally view the NEF-files from the beta testing […]
The Nikon D5 camera is now shipping in the US and Europe to both NPS and regular orders. In the US shipping notifications were send from B&H, Adorama, BestBuy and Amazon. The first deliveries are expected on Monday: The first third party accessories for the D5 also started showing up online: new Gramas gorilla […]
The Nikon D5 manual is now available for download (you can change the language on top of the page). Nikon NEF Codec was also updated to version 1.28.0 for Windows 7 SP1/8/8.1/10 with added support for the Nikon D5 (see also this PDF on how to correct the display of NEF/NRW thumbnails in 64-bit Windows […]
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