Category Archives: Nikon Point and Shoot

Rumors: Nikon to announce three new extreme/action cameras in 2016

I have already reported multiple times in the past about a new “secret” Nikon product that will most likely connect to a smartphone. Here is a quote from my post few months ago: “This could also be a new Nikon action/extreme camera (like the GoPro) or a 360 degrees camera (like the Ricoh Theta)”. Note: the two pictures […]

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Three new Nikon compact cameras with 1″ sensor and different focal lengths coming in early 2016

Some additional information on my post from few days ago – Nikon will announce three new compact cameras with fixed lenses that will have different focal lengths and apertures (something similar to the Sigma dp0-dp4 range of cameras). All three models will have a 1″ sensor (all listed ranges are in 35mm equivalents): Wide angle version: 18-50mm f/1.8-2.8 […]

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Rumors: the long awaited Nikon high-end/premium compact camera coming in early 2016

There is a very good chance that in addition to the D5 in early 2016 we will finally see the long awaited Nikon compact high-end/premium compact camera. I have been reporting for months now that Nikon is working on a new camera(s) with a large/larger sensor (1″ and/or APS-C). More than one version is also a possibility – […]

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Using the Nikon Coolpix P900 camera with Raynox DCR-250 macro lens

A reader sent me a quick report on using the Nikon Coolpix P900 camera with the Raynox DCR-250 2.5x super macro lens:

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Deal of the day: Nikon Coolpix P900 camera for $549

The hard to find Nikon Coolpix P900 camera is now available on eBay for $549 or $50 off the regular MSRP. Note that this is a grey market item that comes with seller’s (not manufacturer’s) warranty. You can see the 83x zoom capabilities (2000mm) of the P900 camera in this post. Update – the P900 is currently […]

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Firmware update version 1.3 for the Nikon Coolpix P900 camera now available

Nikon released firmware version 1.3 for the Coolpix P900 camera that fixes the issue with some Points of Interest (POI) in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan not being displaying correctly. A reader informed me yesterday that Amazon received a new P900 shipment that was user to fulfill existing pre-orders. Third party resellers (with US warranty) currently have […]

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Nikon P900 camera now in stock

The Nikon P900 camera is currently in stock at BestBuy. The P900 has been out of stock pretty much since it was announced. If you have not yet seen the 83x zoom capabilities (2000mm) of this camera, check out this post. BestBuy allows you to oder online and pick up the camera at your local store. […]

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New firmware udpate 1.1 for the Nikon Coolpix AW130 camera now available

Nikon released firmware update version 1.1 for the Nikon Coolpix AW130 camera that fixes an issue that resulted in Points of Interest (POI) for Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan not displaying correctly.

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