Category Archives: Nikon D5

Nikon D5 now in stock (CF and XQD versions) *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: May 3, 2016

For the first time the Nikon D5 DSLR camera (both XQD & CF version) is in stock at B&H, Adorama and Amazon:  

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Many of the Sony and Lexar XQD memory cards are now back in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: April 20, 2016

Many of the XQD memory cards are now back in stock (the 128 GB version is still not available in all stores). Check the pricing and availability at B&H, Adorama and Amazon (B&H will be closing tomorrow for Passover and if you are expecting to get your D5/D500 in the next few days, it’s a good idea to order now).

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Nikon D5 firmware update to extend the 4k video recording limit coming in June

By [NR] admin | Published: April 14, 2016

Back in January I reported a rumor about a new Nikon D5 firmware update that will extend the 4k video recording limit to 30 minutes. I received some information that the firmware update will be released at the beginning of June (it was initially supposed to be released at the end of March together with the Nikon […]

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Best XQD memory card for the Nikon D5 (Sony and Lexar XQD cards tested/compared)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 13, 2016

Cameramemoryspeed published their comparison/test results of different Sony and Lexar XQD memory cards with the Nikon D5 – the Lexar Professional 2933x XQD 2.0 was the best performer followed by the Sony G Series XQD:

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Nikon D5 hands-on field test by The Camera Store

By [NR] admin | Published: April 12, 2016

The Camera Store published their Nikon D5 hands-on field test report:

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Swapping the Nikon D5 CF memory card slot for XQD will cost $350

By [NR] admin | Published: April 12, 2016

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:

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

By [NR] admin | Published: April 6, 2016

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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