Tiananmen Square 30 years ago with the Nikon F-801 (the fifth view of the “Tank Man”)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 14, 2019

Tiananmen Square 30 years ago with the Nikon F-801 is by Terril Jones who shot the fifth view of the “Tank Man”:

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Another Nikon rumors recap (list of possible/rumored Nikon cameras)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2019


Here is another set of possible/rumored Nikon cameras (nothing is confirmed so far, but you can see how some rumors keep coming back):

  • Nikon Z9: top of the line high-end pro Z camera
  • Nikon Z8: 60MP, two CFexpress cards, improved VR with new resolution shift mode, same ISO as the Z7
  • Nikon Z5: similar to the Z3 but with EVF
  • Nikon Z3: with micro SD card
  • Nikon D6: coming in early 2020
  • Nikon D750 replacement: prototypes already floating
  • Nikon D850 replacement is coming, but not anytime soon
  • Nikon D610 will not be replaced
  • Nikon DX mirrorless lenses: 20-200mm f/4-5.6 and 35mm f/1.4, later 8-20mm f/4 (not fisheye)
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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for June 2019

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2019

 
  
  
These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for June 2019: Read More »

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DPReview TV: Nikon Z6 and Z7 eye-autofocus tested

By [NR] admin | Published: July 12, 2019


Dpreview published a new video testing the Nikon Z6 and Z7 eye-autofocus:

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Officially announced: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 and Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2019



Venus Optics officially announced the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 and Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here and here). The lenses are now available for pre-order only at the official Vanus Optics store (the Adorama and B&H listings should come later). Ordering directly from the official website is the fastest way to get the lens – here are the direct links:

Everything you need to know on the new Laowa lenses for Nikon Z-mount is here (specifications, MTF charts, lens design diagrams, sample photos and press release):

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Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens tested at DxOMark (compared with the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E DSLR lens)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2019



DxOmark published their test results of the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens ($2,297). I find the comparison with the latest Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR DSLR lens ($2,397) interesting – click for larger view:


Here is DxOMark’s conclusion:

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Another price drop: refurbished Nikon D7500 DSLR camera now $599

By [NR] admin | Published: July 10, 2019


The price of refurbished Nikon D7500 DSLR cameras went down another $100 and it is now $599 (was $699 in March):



Update: refurbished Nikon D500 cameras are now selling for $1,250.

More refurbished Nikon gear can be found at Adorama, B&H, Amazon, eBay, Cameta Camera and BuyDig.

With the recent price drops and refurbished offers, Nikon is definitely trying to clear their DSLR inventory. With the exception of a few Coolpix cameras, Nikon has not announced a new camera in the past 12 months (since the Z6/Z7). The lens situation is similar – only two mirrorless lenses (24-70mm f/2.8 and 14-30mm f/4) were announced since the Z6/Z7 introduction. It’s time for Nikon to wake up.

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