Category Archives: Nikon D800

Impress magazine predicts a Nikon D800 styled body with the 16MP sensor from the D4 in 2013

The Japanese magazine Impress published their Nikon predictions for 2013 (they are doing this every year – see their 2012 predictions here): A new, D800 sized body, with the 16MP sensor from the D4. Nikon did that with the D3 and D700, but never released a camera with the improved sensor from the D3s. While this scenario is certainly possible, I still […]

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Nikon D600/D800/D800E instant savings extended

The Nikon D600/D800/D800E instant savings, that were introduced three days ago, are now extended till December 29th, 2012. The major online retailers offer different kits that include free accessories to further sweeten the deal in addition to the instant savings offered directly by Nikon: B&H: available Nikon D600 kits | available Nikon D800 kits | available Nikon D800E kits Adorama: available Nikon […]

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The new Nikon D600/D800 instant savings are now live, valid for only 2 days

The new Nikon instant savings are now live at B&H. As previously reported, you will get $200 off the D800/D800E and a free 24-85mm lens with the D600. Those deals are valid only for 2 days! In addition, B&H offers some extra free accessories on top of the instant savings: Nikon D600 + 24-85mm lens kit […]

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For tonight: $200 price drop on the D800, free 24-85mm lens with the purchase of the D600

Several local newspapers today (SF Chronicle for example) had advertising for the upcoming D600 and D800 price drop/instant savings promotion. The sale will start tonight at midnight (EST) – I will publish the details once they become available. Here is what to expect:

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Guest post: Underwater Nikon D800 pictures from diving in Puerto Rico

I’m Marc Pagani, and I’m an adventure travel, portrait, live music, and wedding photographer based in New Orleans. My most recent book, “Fearless Photographer: Travel”, came out this past November 9th and can be found online and in local bookstores. Last week, I had my 4th shoot in 2 years in Puerto Rico, this time […]

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Nikon D800/D800E price drop on December 15th?

The latest rumors suggests that Nikon will reduce the price of the D800/D800E DSLR cameras in the US on December 15th, 2012. I am not talking about an instant saving when you buy a body and a lens, but a direct price drop  – just like the D600. I was told that Nikon is making […]

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Eye-Fi cards now compatible with the Nikon D800 camera

Quick update for all Wi-Fi cards fans: in their latest firmware release v5.0018 Eye-Fi resolved the compatibility issue with Nikon D800/D800E cameras. FYI: Transcend recently announced their own 16GB and 32GB Wi-Fi enables SD memory cards.

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Upcoming “Beautiful Horror Movie” to demonstrate the capabilities of the Nikon D800

Nikon Attracts Hollywood Talent for its “Beautiful Horror Movie” Program Director Guillermo Arriaga and Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski Create Short Horror Film with the D800 and NIKKOR Lenses MELVILLE, N.Y. – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the launch of its “Beautiful Horror Movie,” a challenge posed to two of the world’s top filmmakers to define the moment when […]

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Nikon WU-1a wireless mobile adapter hacked to work with the Nikon D800

Joe Fitz was able to hack the Nikon WU-1a wireless mobile adapter and make it work with the Nikon D800 camera. The Nikon WU-1a was designed to work only with the D3200. Recently, Nikon released also the WU-1b that is compatible with the D600 and Nikon 1 V2. More details on the Joe’s project can be found in this […]

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Upcoming firmware updates for Nikon D600 and D800

Nikon is currently working on new firmware updates for the D600 and D800 cameras. The D600 update will contain a fix for the Live View aperture bug (currently you cannot change the aperture in Live View during video). The D800 update will fix the focus priority bug (with AF-ON in Live View changing the aperture causes the screen to […]

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