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Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera rumored to have 4k video

The upcoming Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera is rumored to have 4k video recording capabilities. If true, this will be the first Nikon camera with 4k video. The official announcement is expected in the next few weeks.

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Nikon D7200 and Nikon 1 J5 cameras could be announced few weeks after the CP+ show

The Nikon D7200 and Nikon 1 J5 cameras are coming for sure and most likely will be announced few weeks after the CP+ show. I am not sure why Nikon decided to announce a major product (D7200) shorty after one of the most popular photography shows in the world. I want to remind you that both the […]

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Nikon announcement this week (D810a, D7200, j5, Coolpix cameras)

Nikon will have a new products announcement in the next 2-3 days. I am not sure about the exact date, but it will be before the start of the CP+ show in Japan (February 12-15, 2015). Here is another recap on what to expect: New special Nikon D810a DSLR camera designed for deep-sky astrophotography with increased […]

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Nikon issues service advisory for the 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens

Today Nikon issued service advisory for the 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens ($187) that has to do with failing communication between the lens and camera. Here are the details:

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What to expect from Nikon for the CP+ show next month

Time for another “what to expect” post for the CP+ show in Japan in February (12th-15th): Update: new special Nikon D810 version designed for deep-sky astrophotography with increased hydrogen-alfa sensitivity (not sure about that one) Nikon D7200 camera (very good chance, no firm announcement date for now). New Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera. New Nikon […]

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Deal of the day: Refurbished Nikon 1 J1 with 10-30mm lens and camera case for $145

It seems that Nikon USA still has some Nikon 1 J1 cameras they need to get rid of: today you can get a refurbished J1 with 10-30mm VR Lens and a case for $145 (with free shipping). Use Visa checkout and coupon code VISAVDAY15. If you want to go underwater, the Nikon WP-N1 waterproof housing […]

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The latest Nikon patents: 1 Nikkor 9-30mm f/1.8-2.8, “build your own lens” and an adapter with a lens shutter

Nikon filed a patent in Japan for a fast zoom for Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras: 1 Nikkor 9-30mm f/1.8-2.8. Another interesting Nikon patent is for a “do-it-yourself” modular lens – you can pick the needed pieces from a pre-defined set and build your own Nikkor lens: Different lens combinations and attachment methods were described in the patent: The third […]

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Nikon 1 cameras price drop

With the upcoming announcement of the new Nikon 1 J5 camera, the price of the J4 model dropped today: a kit with the 10-30mm lens is now $396.95, two lens kit is $546.95 (see also the current Nikon 1 rebates at B&H). The lack of Nikon 1 V3 price drop indicates that there will not […]

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