Nikon announced two new products that will enable the use of Nikon fieldscopes on Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras. Similar product already exists for DSLRs (see sample images). The latest Nikon fieldscopes have built-in VR technology (some models cost over $5,000). Here are the details on the new DSA-N1 adapter and DSB-N1 bracket:
The time-lapse video below shows the dust accumulation problem with a brand new Nikon D600. Note that the lens was never changed during this test – so this is not really dust coming from the outside, but internal particles accumulated around the same upper left portion of the sensor:
This is what the author of the video wrote about his D600 test:
Quick update for all Wi-Fi cards fans: in their latest firmware release v5.0018 Eye-Fi resolved the compatibility issue with Nikon D800/D800E cameras.
FYI: Transcend recently announced their own 16GB and 32GB Wi-Fi enables SD memory cards.
According to Nikon Japan and Amazon.com the new AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens ($1,399) will start shipping next week, on November 29, 2012. Sample images taken with the new lens can be seen here, here and here.
Nikon Europe issued a statement with a list of software products that they intend to test (and support?) with the new Windows 8 operating system. Included also is a list of products that they do not intend to provide compatibility:
Here are some of the Black Friday special for this week. I will be updating this post in the next few days.
Adorama’s offers for Black Friday can be found here. In addition, you can get 2% rewards on most Nikon DSLRs and lenses.
For now B&H has a special on SanDisk memory cards and $70 off the Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens. More deals will be announced in the next few days. B&H also offers 2% in rewards – more details are available here. Update: you can save up to $500 on previous generation Apple computers.
BorrowLenses offers 10% off gear rental with the code TURKEYGEAR. Orders must be placed before Thanksgiving Day, Nov 21st at 11:59PM PST. Reservations can be for any length of time and anytime in the future. After that date, you can aways use code NIKONRUMORS to get 5% off.
Think Tank Photo have just announced that for the first time in their history they are offering free FedEx Ground Shipping on all of their gear. This special holiday offer runs through December 31, 2012. Think Tank is also releasing a whole new slate of gear, including the Airport Navigator, the photography industry’s first rolling pilot’s case, the Glass Limo, the photo industry’s slimmest profile backpack for carrying “Big Glass,” such as a 600mm f/4, and the CityWalker messenger bag series. In addition to the free shipping, you will also receive a free gift with any purchase over $50. To partake of this special offer, click here.
B&H has a pretty good deal on the Nikon D600 right now (this offers ends on November 24th):
Similar deals are available for the D600 kit and the D3200 camera. Check also the current D600 offers on Amazon. I will have another post with more Black Friday deals next week.
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