Adobe announced Camera Raw 8.5 and DNG Converter 8.5 release candidates. Here are the download links:
Changelog for Nikon gear (the full release notes are available on PhotoRumors):
In the next 1-2 years Nikon is rumored to upgrade their remaining high end tele-lenses with fluorite element (FL) currently only present in the Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 ($17,896.95) and the Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 ($11,996.95). The list of upgrade candidates includes the following lenses (most of them are currently back-ordered in the three major US stores):
As previously reported the new Nikon US instant rebates for June now include 18 lenses, 2 teleconverters and 2 Speedlights. This offer is valid till June 28th. The D800 rebates are now gone and the camera is selling for full price.
→ Not that anyone cares, but Nikon Japan announced the released date for the new Nikon 1 S2 camera: June 5th, 2014. The US release date is listed as June 19th. The Nikon 1 S1 is currently on sale for $199.
→ After the Lexar memory card sale, we now have new SanDisk savings at Adorama and B&H.
→ Rare Nikon 300mm f/2 lens listed on eBay for US $39,090.
→ Nikon Europe released several new videos on the Nikon 1 V3 camera covering different functionalities and features:
Nikon filed a patent in Japan for a 10-145mm f/4-5.6 lens designed for 1″ sensor. This could either be for the Nikon 1 mirorrless system or for the rumored compact camera with 1″ sensor. Here are the patent details:
In a recent Q&A published on Nikon’s website, we learn that the company allocated $17,700,000 (¥1.8 billion) for D600 service and shutter replacement:
