Nikon Rumors

Nikon Capture NX-D 1.1.0 released

By [NR] admin | Published: January 27, 2015

Today Nikon released Capture NX-D version 1.1.0 software.

Download link: Nikon EU | Nikon USA | Global download website

Here is the full list of modifications enabled in this version:

Posted in Nikon Software| Tagged Nikon Capture NX-D| 60 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #299

By [NR] admin | Published: January 25, 2015

→ The last Nikon D7000 cameras are on sale:

Nikon D7000 body only: $525.05
Nikon D7000 body only grey market: $489.88
Nikon D7000 body only refurbished: $499.95
Nikon D7000 with 18-140mm lens: $629.99

→ Nikon D3300 deals:

Nikon D3300 (grey market): $359.95 – $369.95.
Nikon D3300 with 18-55mm VR II lens (refurbished) with Adobe Lightroom 5 for $399.99.

→ Nikon has no longer parts to support/repair the D100 DSLR camera (6.1MP sensor, introduced in 2002).

→ Nikon amusing lens set: Nikon produced this set back in 1995. Additional information including sample photos can be found here: mtu.edu | marcocavina.com | dcview | Nikon Japan.

→ Sigma released a new firmware for the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lens with some optimizations improvements in the OS algorithm.

→ Nikon is ready for the CP+ show in Japan next month (see list of rumored new cameras).

→ Nikon behind the scenes: capturing fast indoor sports in challenging light:

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| 32 Comments

New Low price: grey market Nikon D750 camera for $1,600

By [NR] admin | Published: January 23, 2015

The Nikon D750 camera (gray market) is now listed for $1,599.99 on eBay (regular: $2,296.95) – this is a new low price for that model.

In case you are wondering: several readers have already contacted Nikon USA and confirmed that they will service gray market D750 cameras for the reflection/flare issue (just like they serviced grey marked D600 cameras for the oil spot problem).

FYI: new Nikon D600 is now selling for $1,349.95 on eBay, the D610 goes for even less – current prices are around $1,260-$1,290 (all grey market).

Update: the camera is now sold out. You can see the all current D750 eBay listings here.

Posted in Deals, Nikon D750| 133 Comments

Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD lens price announced, available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: January 22, 2015

The US price for the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD (model A012) full frame lens was announced today: $1,199.00. Adorama is currently taking pre-orders for the Nikon version (update: the lens is also now available at B&H).

Additional information on the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD lens:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Tamron lenses (Nikon mount), Tamron SP 15-30m f/2.8 DI VC USD lens| 75 Comments

Why I think the rumored Nikon firmware update program is legit

By [NR] admin | Published: January 21, 2015

Two weeks ago I posted online a leaked Nikon USA press release about a new “I AM ADVANCING” program for Nikon DSLR owners where photographers will be able to download advanced firmware updates and add new functionality to their cameras. The official announcement was supposed to be on January 19th but it did not happen. Here are the reasons why I think the press release is legit:

The leaked text was obviously received from an email with an IP address (66.11.133.41) that can be geo-traced to the Nikon office in Melville, NY. The email server is also listed as srvmailbox1.nikonimaging.net.
The content and length of the press release is consistent with previous Nikon announcements. I seriously doubt that this was a hoax created by a prankster. Over the past 8 years I have seen many fake press releases and this is not one of them.
The people quoted in the press release (Kazuyuki Kazami and Jay Vannatter) are real Nikon employees.

Posted in Nikon D600, Nikon D610, Nikon D750, Nikon D800, Nikon D810| 110 Comments

“I am different”: new series of videos on Nikon photographers by The Telegraph

By [NR] admin | Published: January 21, 2015

As a part of the “I Am Different” campaign, The Telegraph has been publishing a series of videos on Nikon photographers and their art of taking pictures:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged I am Nikon, video| 16 Comments

The latest Nikon patents: 1 Nikkor 9-30mm f/1.8-2.8, “build your own lens” and an adapter with a lens shutter

By [NR] admin | Published: January 21, 2015

Nikon filed a patent in Japan for a fast zoom for Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras: 1 Nikkor 9-30mm f/1.8-2.8.

Another interesting Nikon patent is for a “do-it-yourself” modular lens – you can pick the needed pieces from a pre-defined set and build your own Nikkor lens: