Today Nikon distributed a new press release about upcoming firmware updates for the D4s, D810 and D750 DSLR cameras that will bring support for timecode and recording command functions with HDMI output – the cameras will be able to basically communicate with external video recorders.
I am not sure if this is somehow related to the rumors of a new firmware download program which I still think is/was legit.
Here are the full press releases:
The Nikon lens only rebates are now gone. Here are the new Nikon combo rebates for April:
The following lenses are included in the Nikon DSLR combo rebates for April:
Today Lensbaby announced the previously rumored Velvet 56mm f/1.6 lens that will be available for Nikon F mount cameras. Here are the Velvet 56 basic specs and features:
The price of the lens is $499.95 and it is currently available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. There is also a Velvet SE (Special Edition) version with clear anodized finish, engraved aperture and focus markings that will retail for $599.95:
Shipping will start on April 13, 2015.
Additional information:
→ Samyang/Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 and T3.1 ED UMC MACRO lenses for Nikon F-mount officially announced.
→ Iridient Developer 3.0.1 released with Nikon D7200 support.
→ Three Nikon products received the 2015 Red Dot Product Design award: Nikon 1 J4, Nikon 1 S2, and the Coolpix S6900.
→ The latest Nikon deals (updated weekly – arrows indicate a price change since last week):
→ Nikon is one of the sponsors of the OPTIC 2015 – a free 3 days conference in NYC on outdoor photography/video travel imaging.
Nikon 1 J5 with the new CB-N2220SA camera case
Here are few sample images from the Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera that has a new 1″ 20.8MP backside-illumination CMOS sensor:
Together with the J5 mirrorless camera, Nikon announced also a new selfie stick (model MP001) that can be yours for $59.95 (pre-order at Adorama or B&H). Nikon is again late to the game – selfie sticks are slowly getting banned all over the place.
Detailed description of the Nikon MP001 selfie stick:
