Many Nikon rebates are expiring today

By [NR] admin | Published: December 31, 2019


Many of the Nikon rebates are set to expire today:

Also ending today – the holiday savings from Topaz Labs, DxO, Skylum Luminar and ON1.

Full list of discounted Nikon cameras and lenses:

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Nikon announcement confirmed for next week: D780, 120-300mm f/2.8E, Z 70-200mm f/2.8 and Coolpix P950

By [NR] admin | Published: December 31, 2019


Nokishita just confirmed what I already reported – next week Nikon will announce two new cameras and two lenses:

The surprise here is the Nikon Coolpix P950 – probably a cheaper version of the popular Coolpix P1000 model.

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Via Nokishita

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Sony CFexpress Type B TOUGH memory cards now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: December 30, 2019


The new Sony CFexpress Type B TOUGH memory cards that are supported by the latest Nikon Z6/Z7 CFExpress firmware update are now in stock at Adorama and B&H Photo. The new Sony MRW-G1 CFexpress card reader is expected in mid-January. Additional information on the new Sony CFexpress Type B TOUGH memory cards can be found here.

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Updated: Nikon D780 updated/rumored specifications (January 7th announcement, around $2,000 price tag)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 30, 2019


Here are the Nikon D780 updated/rumored specifications:

  • 24MP BSI improved sensor
  • Articulated TFT LCD tilting touchscreen, 3.2″ with 2,100,000 dots
  • Significantly improved processor (compared to the D750)
  • Improved fps RAW shooting
  • Video: 3840×2160 24p-30p, 1920×1080 24p-120p
  • Really good AF for video
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • No built-in flash
  • Higher ISO (better than the D850)
  • Dual SD UHSII card slots
  • Between 51 and 153 AF points – I was told most likely 105 AF points
  • An updated interface like the Z-series
  • Slightly smaller and lighter body than the current D750
  • Nikon EN-EL15b battery (used also in the Z7, Z6, D850, D750 and other Nikon cameras)
  • Official announcement expected in the first half of January – the unconfirmed date I have is January 7th, the start day of CES (±1 day)
  • Price: between $1,999-$2,199

Updates:

  • In “classic” VF mode the camera will sport the same 51-point AF system as seen on other cameras (D750, D850), while in LV mode, the number of AF points will equal numbers from the Z 6 (273 points).
  • The Nikon D780 doesn’t have a new AF module or new AF system, there are just some EV sensibility improvements.
  • The Nikon D780 camera will have NO built-in flash and, like the D7500, no battery grip compatibility/pins (cost-cutting)

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Nikon D6 updated/rumored specifications (D6 could be 20MP and not 24MP as previously reported)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 30, 2019


Here are the Nikon D6 updated/rumored specifications:

  • 2oMP sensor, not 24MP as previous reported (still not 100% sure)
  • 14 fps in normal shutter mode (the D5 could do 12 fps)
  • Improved/better AF system but probably with the same number of AF points
  • The Nikon D6 AF improvements are crucial and comparable to the Sony A9II
  • The D6 built-in sensor stabilization (IBIS) will be an improved version from the Nikon Z system
  • The D6 will have more features and customization options for various aspects of the camera and settings
  • Companion applications will also see improvements but they will most likely launch after the camera release
  • The D6 will definitely not be a “hybrid” camera, but rather a DSLR with some mirrorless features (better video, IBIS, silent shooting for example)
  • 4K 60 video
  • Improved dynamic range
  • Advanced video features with RAW recording (not sure if external or internal)
  • Longer manual exposure times (like in the Nikon D810A): from 1/8000 – 120 seconds (up from 30 seconds)
  • Dual CFExpress memory card slots
  • .76-78x 100% viewfinder
  • New Expeed dual processors
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • 3.2 million dots touchscreen
  • Improved silent shooting modes
  • Official announcement expected in mid-February (around February 12, 2020 ±1-2 days)
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Weekly Nikon news flash #555

By [NR] admin | Published: December 29, 2019


→ Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens sample photos posted at Ephotozine (the lens is now in stock at Adorama, B&H and Amazon).


→ KEH holiday deal: 10% off cameras and lenses with code MINE12A (valid 12/27 – 12/30).


→ The B&H Mega Deal Zone Event is now live.


→ New low prices for the Nikon D7500:


→ Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III lens for Nikon Z-mount reviewed by CameraLabs (the lens is now $100 of at Adorama, B&H and Amazon):

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Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 G vs. Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 S lenses compared (on the Nikon Z7)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 28, 2019


Dariusz Breś compared the $427 Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 G lens for F-mount vs. the $797 Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 S lens for Z-mount. Both lenses were tested on the Nikon Z7 camera (the G lens was attached with the FTZ adapter):

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