Category Archives: Nikon Flashes

Nikon SB-900 Firmware update coming soon

By [NR] admin | Published: November 5, 2008

According to a Nikon rep, we should soon see a new firmware update for the SB-900 flash unit. The new firmware is suppose to have a fix for the temperature cut-off problem. This problem was reported on several forums already – basically the thermal cut-off is set too low and the flash can be cut-off […]

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Nikon drops SB-800 flash

By [NR] admin | Published: October 27, 2008

Thom Hogan has noted on his web site that Nikon SB-800 flash is now officially discontinued and Nikon USA has canceled all dealer back orders. Few weeks ago Best Buy was cleaning up its inventory and was selling the SB-800 dirt cheap – in some locations for $200. Quick online check shows that Amazon still […]

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Nikon SB-900 released! PC-E lenses released!

By [NR] admin | Published: July 8, 2008

Update: more images available @  http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikonrumors/ (files too big to upload) PC-E Micro Nikkor 45 mm f/2,8D ED (2000 euros) & PC-E Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2,8D (1849 euros)http://www.focus-numerique.com/news_id-861.html SB 900 (429 euros)http://www.focus-numerique.com/news_id-853.html Thanks Derek!!! Update (from Derek again): “In the video of the D700 the guy (chief product of Nikon France) says the D700 have only 95% visor.At […]

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You can now pre-order Nikon D700 and Nikon SB900 (updated)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 2, 2008

Adorama: You can now pre-order Nikon D700 DSLR body for $2999 here and Nikon SB900 flash here. They also offer the body + lens combo for $3599.95 here. Amazon: Update: J&R Nikon D700 12-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera – Body Only Nikon D700 12-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Kit

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Nikon SB900 – official announcement in Europe

By [NR] admin | Published: June 30, 2008

Professional i-TTL Speedlight compatible with Nikon FX and DX format SLRs, and part of the Nikon Creative Lighting System. This powerful Speedlight offers photographers extensive creative opportunities for their flash photography. Three illumination patterns – Centre-weighted, Even and Standard – provide total control over flash coverage and it covers a class-leading auto zoom range of […]

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Is Jacobs (UK) confirming Nikon’s release on July 1st?

By [NR] admin | Published: June 28, 2008

Jacobs (UK) is promising a “Major SLR Surprise” on July 1: Nikon D700? Via Gizmodo

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News from Germany: Nikon D700 and SB900 in ProfiFoto magazine

By [NR] admin | Published: June 28, 2008

Remember this post about the delay of the German ProfiFoto magazine (with the funny picture)? A reader just posted the following comment: Hi all, just came back from shopping with germany’s new issue of “ProfiFoto”. They have a two-side presentation of D700 and SB900 (delayed the issue for five days to be first with the data). […]

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