Additional Nikon 1 V3 camera details

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2014

Some new information on the upcoming Nikon 1 V3 mirrorless camera:

  • The new external grip will not take any batteries, but it will have a shutter button and front dial
  • Optical viewfinder – this is where I am a bit confused. I think the camera will have an optical viewfinder and an optional EVF as previously reported.
  • Expeed 4a imaging processor
  • The camera design will be similar to the sketch above, but it will be all black (not sure if they will offer different colors)
  • The official announcement is expected in March (most likely in mid-March)

Previously reported Nikon 1 V3 specifications:

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Nikon D4s additional coverage

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

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→ Nikon D4s product tour video:

→ Corey Rich released a trailer for his upcoming film called “Dedicated“. The entire trailer was shot with the new D4s camera:

→ Nikon D4s presentation and side by side shootout between the Nikon D4S and Canon 1DX cameras (full results and settings are available here):

→ WEX Photographic posted a preview of the Nikon D4s:

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Nikon also says that, in terms of visible noise, the new model should show an improvement of around 1EV between ISO 6400-25,600 over the D4. So, results at ISO 6400 on the D4S, for example, should resemble those achievable at ISO 3200 on the D4. This is, at least in part, thanks to the Expeed 4 processing engine which processes noise from different parts of the image in different ways, depending on whether those parts are in focus.

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Refurbished Nikon D4 cameras

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

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New Nikon D4 cameras are hard to find in the US, but you can still get refurbished models at those retailers:

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Reminder: Nikon’s “lens only” rebates are set to expire this weekend

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

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The current Nikon “lens only” rebates are set to expire this weekend (March 1st). There is a good chance that they will get extended in March without adding any other lenses. The current offer includes 15 Nikkors that are up to $400 off and you don’t have to buy a DSLR body in order to qualify. The best deals are:

Amazon has also updated their prices to reflect the new lens rebates. Adorama offers also some additional free accessories (filters, etc.):

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Nikon 1 V3 mirrorless camera rumors

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

I received some more details on the upcoming Nikon 1 V3 mirrorless camera:

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Nikon USA will fix the dust/oil issue in all D600 cameras for free (even if out of warranty)

By [NR] admin | Published: February 25, 2014

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Who said class action lawsuits do not work? Just few hours after I reported that the first D600 class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court, Nikon USA published a new technical service advisory where they announced a free cleaning and free shutter replacement for all D600 owners, even those with expired warranty. You can send your camera even if you do not have a problem. To schedule your service, go to this website. My only concern is that this advisory is valid only for the US, hopefully other Nikon subsidiaries will follow. Update: Nikon Japan, Nikon China, Nikon Canada and other subsidiaries have also issued similar service advisories – this is global fix.

New Nikon D600 cameras are still available on Amazon for slightly over $1,500. Check also the refurbished D600 prices on eBay.

Here is the full text of the service advisory:

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Nikon D4s pre-order options *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: February 25, 2014

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Nikon D4s pre-order options (shipping starts on March 6th):

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