Category Archives: Nikon D5

The new Sony XQD M series memory cards designed for the Nikon D5 will be available in the U.S. at the end of May

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

I received some information on the new Sony XQD M series memory cards designed for the D5: they won’t be available in the U.S. until the end of May. All three versions were listed for a short time on Amazon Japan (now removed) – here are the prices:

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First Nikon D5 camera review now online

By [NR] admin | Published: January 11, 2016
NIKON D5, 600/4.0 + 2.0X EXTENDER, 1/320 SEC AT F/10 AND ISO 25 600

Ole J Liodden, (see his previous guest post) just published the first Nikon D5 review/test report. You can read the entire article here: “As you already has understood – the new Nikon D5 camera is in my opinion not only a small improvement, but has set new standards especially regarding the AF-system and High ISO performance which will […]

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The memory card slots in the Nikon D5 camera (XQD or CF) can be exchanged

By [NR] admin | Published: January 10, 2016

A quick update: the memory card slots in the Nikon D5 camera (XQD or CF) can be exchanged at a Nikon service center (for a fee of course). This info can be found on page 15 of the D5 brochure (thanks RMJ and akkual).

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Nikon at the 2016 CES show

By [NR] admin | Published: January 10, 2016

The 2016 CES show is now over. Here are some “behind the scene” pictures from the Nikon booth:

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Rumor: 90% of the Nikon D5 production will be XQD versions

By [NR] admin | Published: January 10, 2016

Just like in Europe, Nikon USA is also pushing the XQD version of the D5 and is urging dealers to order more XQD than CF models (same price). Only 10% of all Nikon D5 will have CF memory cards, 90% will be XQD. The wait time for the CF version could also be longer.

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Nikon D5 high ISO sample (LCD screenshots only)

By [NR] admin | Published: January 9, 2016

First, a quick D5 report from Tokyo by a reader: Whoever is in Tokyo in the next few days and weeks: the Ginza Nikon showroom has a D5 for trying out. No memory cards are allowed. The slots are sealed and a representative is near by… They have it with the 24-70mm VR lens. Based on what […]

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Nikon: the tsunami did not stop the D400, Nikon 1 is still alive, the Samsung deal was a hoax

By [NR] admin | Published: January 9, 2016

Some quotes from a recent AP interview with Dirk Jesper, Product Manager for Professional Products and Product Planning at Nikon Europe (quick recap: the tsunami did not stop the D400, Nikon 1 is still alive, the Samsung deal was a “hoax”):

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