Weekly Nikon news flash #260

By [NR] admin | Published: April 27, 2014

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→ The instant Nikon rebates for May remain unchanged.

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→ Niko 1 J1 camera with two lenses kit is still on sale for $229.

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→ Nikon introduced new educational video series on shooting video with your DSLR camera.

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→ The Nikon version of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens is expected to start shipping on May 30th.

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→ New tool for finding approved memory cards for Nikon cameras

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→ The new Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens is now shipping and in stock.

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→ DxOMark compares the AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8G ED ($546.95) vs. the older AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D lens (around $250 used on eBay):

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New Nikon 1 S2 mirrorless camera to be announced soon

By [NR] admin | Published: April 26, 2014

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A new Nikon 1 S2 mirrorless camera will be announced soon (replacement of the current S1 model). The basic specs are: 14.2 MP sensor with 73 phase detection and 135 contrast detection AF points. The S1 was announced last year (January 2013). There is a very good chance that the new S2 camera will not be introduced in the US market (just like the J4). Expect the official announcement in May.

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Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD for Nikon to start shipping on April 30

By [NR] admin | Published: April 24, 2014

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Today Tamron Japan announced the shipping date for the Nikon version of the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens: April 30, 2014. Additional lens information:

Pre-order options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX UK | Foto Hans Keuzekamps

Sample images taken with the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens (Canon version): -1- | -2- | -3- | -4-

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens design:

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Nikon D4s and the new EN-EL18a battery now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: April 24, 2014

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The Nikon D4s and the new EN-EL18a battery for the D4s are now in stock at B&H

Update: B&H lists on their website that the new Nikon EN-EL18a battery is compatible with the Nikon D4:

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Nissin i40 compact flash for Nikon cameras now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2014

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Last month Nissin announced their new i40 compact flash with LED lights for Nikon cameras. The i40 is now shipping and is currently in stock ($269). Additional information:

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Nikon USA adds four new brand ambassadors

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2014

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Nikon USA added four new brand ambassadors: Bambi Cantrell, Tamara Lackey, Blair Bunting and Doug Gordon:

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Nikon DF-N1000 electronic viewfinder service advisory issued in Japan

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2014

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Nikon Japan reported an issue with the new Nikon DF-N1000 electronic viewfinder ($328.95): when attached to the Nikon 1 V3 camera, removing the EVF could be difficult. The affected products have serial numbers below 11003000:

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