Updated Nikon Coolpix P8000 camera specifications

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I received some additional specifications for the rumored Nikon Coolpix P8000 camera:

  • The lens could be even faster than previously reported: f/1.8 – 3.0
  • Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec.
  • The P8000 will use a new 1″ Aptina sensor
  • Expeed 3 imaging processor
  • Magnesium body
  • Comfortable grip similar to the Nikon P5100 and  P6000 models

Previously reported Nikon Coolpix P8000 camera specifications:

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Nikon D4s user’s manual now available for download

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The Nikon D4s user’s manual is now available for download on nikonusa.com.

The D4s is expected to start shipping on Thursday, March 6th but it seems that several photographers have already received their cameras: see this short unboxing video and this Instagram picture from Nikon Australia:

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Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility 1.5.0 released

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Nikon released version 1.5.0 of their Wireless Transmitter Utility. This software is for photographers who use the Communication Unit UT-1 ($374.95), the Wireless Transmitter WT-4 ($749), WT-5 ($559) or the Ethernet feature built into the D4 and D4s cameras. Here are the changes introduced in the new version:

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Another rumored Nikon 1 lens: collapsible Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR zoom

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The current Nikon 1 lens lineup

In addition to the V3 mirrorless camera  and 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD VR lens, Nikon is also rumored to announce a new 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR zoom for the Nikon 1 system. The new lens will feature very advanced optics with SuperED glass and Nano coating. The official announcement t is expected this month.

Update #1: this Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR zoom lens is also rumored to be collapsible like the recently announced 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G DX lens.

Update #2: Nikon has already filed a patent for 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens (FX equivalent: 190-810mm) designed for a camera with 1″ sensor:

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Nikon lens rebates extended, new D610 price drop and other deals

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→ The Nikon instant lens rebates in the US were extend and are now valid till March 29th. I doubt that they will be extended again.

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The regular Nikon DSLR body + lens rebates were also extended.

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Up to $500 off Nikon D7100 kits.

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→ The Nikon D610 received a new $100 price drop and now sells for $1,896.95 (incl. free shipping, accessories and 4% rewards). The D610 currently sells for $1,716.79 on eBay (grey market).

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→ The price of the Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G lens also dropped to $1,899.

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→ Nikon 1 J1 camera with two lenses on sale for $229.

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→ New Nikon Coolpix A camera for $659 (grey market).

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New Nikon SB-910 for $455 (reg. $546.95).

→ There is also a new Spring Cashback promotions in the UK and Ireland:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #253

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→ Another Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 AIS fisheye lens listed on eBay for $48,000.

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→ How to make a flower pot out of your old lens.

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→ Four design drawbacks of the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 lens.

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for February 2014

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These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for February 2014:

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