The upcoming Nikon full frame DSLR will be marketed as an “action” camera

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This is not a teaser for the upcoming camera

The upcoming full frame Nikon DSLR camera will not be a replacement for the current D610 model (the D610 was not an upgrade for the D600, just a fix for the sensor oil/spot issue). Nikon will continue to sell the D610 after the new camera is announced. What I am hearing is that this new DSLR will not be part of the D6xx product line and will be marketed as an “action” camera (the promotional material will involve skaters – probably high-speed action shots and video).

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Weekly Nikon news flash #275

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→ The new lithium-powered Godox Ving V860n flash for Nikon is now available on eBay.

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→ The most expensive Nikon item currently listed on eBay: Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 AI-s fisheye lens for $96,187.50. The second most expensive item is a Nikkor Reflex 2000mm f/11 lens for $80,920.

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→ New PocketWizard firmware updates are now available for the Nikon D810, D4S, D610, Df, D7100, D5300, D5200 and D3300 cameras.

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Apple released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 5.06 with support for the Nikon Coolpix P340 and Nikon 1 V3 cameras.

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Nikon introduced new Coolshot 20 laser rangefinder.

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Firmware update 1.1 released for the Nikon Coolpix L830 compact camera.

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→ First 3D printed prototype for a Nikon Df camera grip from Candela Productions – stay tuned for more updates.

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The Eyes of Nikon Photo Exhibition: a complete collection of photos captured with Nikkor lenses by photographers active around the world to be exhibited in Shanghai, China.

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My first wedding with the Nikon D810 by Michal Kriesch

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Michal Kriesch (www.michalkriesch.com) shares his first impressions of the Nikon D810 camera:

Last Saturday I took my new D810 for the first time to document a wedding. I have previously owned the D800 but I wasn’t a big fan of the mammoth files which was the main reason I returned it to Nikon. So when I heard about the sRaw option in D810, I was quite intrigued.

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Shooting with the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G lens by Villager Jim

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Shooting with the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G lens  by Villager Jim

Well how do I start this personal review of my joint favorite lens on earth? Well I think the best credit I could give it is that it matches in quality, speed and sheer ruggedness of my 400mm lens which for me is the holy grail of all lenses. That let me tell you is praise indeed. The first time I put the lens on my camera and shot outside to grab anything that you can think of to test it with (we all do that don’t we lol) I realized why so many others whose reviews I read praised it without question.

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Nikon cuts yearly forecasts after reporting lower sales and income in first quarter

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Nikon announced their financial results for the first quarter of the year ending in March, 2015: both sales and income fell significantly due to “sluggish markets in Europe and Americas“. As a result, yearly sales and income forecasts were reduced. Here are the details:

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Another full frame Nikon DSLR camera coming for Photokina

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The latest rumors I am receiving point to another full frame camera announcement for Photokina. We are talking about a new DSLR positioned somewhere between the D610 and the D810 models. Here are the expected specifications:

  • 24MP full frame sensor
  • Tilting LCD screen
  • Wi-Fi support
  • Expeed 4 imaging processor
  • Very light body (probably similar to the D610 and Df, maybe even lighter)
  • Priced around $2,500 (the current Nikon FX camera price points are – D610: $1,896.95, Df: $2,746.95, D810: $3,296.95, D4s: $6,496.95)
  • Potential announcement at the end of August or early September
  • No idea on the model name – it could be D620, D750 or something completely different
  • The probability rating on this rumor is currently at 70% – I am pretty confident that this camera is coming, I am just not sure about the detailed specifications (if you have any more details, you can contact me anonymously here)

I have hard time understanding what Nikon is trying to achieve with this model – the Nikon Df is already positioned between the D610 and D810. My only explanation is the D3300/D5300 configuration, but with a full frame sensor: D610 with a fixed LCD screen and the new camera with few more features and a tilting LCD screen.

Many Nikon fans have been waiting for a “real” D700 replacement since 2008. Even after the D800, D810, D600, D610 and Df cameras were announced, they were not considered by many as a true D700 replacement (I personally think that Nikon has provided enough upgrade options for D700 owners). Maybe this new Nikon DSLR will finally be the “real” D700 replacement?

How about a new Nikon DX DSLR camera? So far it doesn’t look like we will be getting one soon, but there is still hope:

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The new Nikon AF-S TC-14E III teleconverter and Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens will start shipping on August 28th

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B&H has now updated their Nikon AF-S TC-14E III teleconverter and Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens listings – both new products will start shipping on August 28th, 2014:

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