CP+ show report: Nikon Z7 vs. Sony a7R III eye AF comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: March 3, 2019


Dpreview posted a brief video comparing the Nikon Z7 eye AF (not a final version) side-by-side with the Sony a7R III eye AF that has been existing already for years:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #512

By [NR] admin | Published: March 2, 2019



→ New: 3 Legged Thing Ellie universal L-bracket.


→ The production of Nikon WR-A10 wireless remote adapter and Nikon WR-10 wireless remote adapter set are temporarily suspended.


→ New Topaz Labs Sharpen AI released and is currently $20 off (free trial available, works as a standalone or plug-in for Photoshop, Lightroom Classic or Topaz Studio).


→ 10% off all used Nikon DSLR bodies at WEX (UK).


→ Meyer Optik Görlitz website relaunched under new ownership, admits that previous products were converted Russian and/or Chinese lenses.

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Nikon Museum Special Collection exhibition coming on April 2nd

By [NR] admin | Published: March 2, 2019


The Nikon Museum will have a new exhibition “Nikon Museum Special Collection” from April 2, 2019 to June 29, 2019 that will include: Anemometric theodolite (1930), Fisheye Nikkor 16.5mm F8 (1941), Nikon S Black (1951), Television Projection Devices (1955), Nikon 50mm Astrocamera (1971), Nikon F50 Gold (1997), etc.

Additional information:

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for February 2019

By [NR] admin | Published: March 1, 2019

  
  
  
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ProGrade Digital CFexpress memory cards are coming

By [NR] admin | Published: March 1, 2019


ProGrade Digital released some additional information about their new CFexpress memory cards:


CFexpress Cobalt

  • Maximum read speed 1600MB/s
  • Burst write speed 1400MB/s
  • Minimum sustained write speed 1300MB/s
  • Capacities: 325GB, 650GB


CFexpress Gold

  • Maximum read speed 1600MB/s
  • Burst write speed 600MB/s – 1000MB/s
  • Minimum sustained write speed 150MB/s – 400MB/s
  • Capacities: 120GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

CFexpress 1.0 Cobalt and Gold both deliver:

  • Fully compliant with CompactFlash™ Association 1.0 specification
  • NVMe host interface with PCIe Gen3 X2 interconnect
  • Extended battery life and low standby power through NVMe PS0 – PS4 support
  • XQD host interoperable with firmware support
  • Metal enclosure for improved durability and heat dissipation
  • Thermal throttling protects card from overheating
  • Optimized controllers specifically designed for use in professional-grade motion and still capture cameras
  • Unique serialized tracking of every card enabling identification of key components and manufacturing data for the highest quality control
  • Rigorous 100% full card testing down to individual memory chips for optimal quality
  • X-ray proof, shock-proof
  • Temperature ranges: operating 14 to 158°F/ -10 to 70°C; storage -4 to 185°F/ -20 to 85°C
  • Dimensions: 29.6mm x 38.5mm x 3.8mm
  • 3-year warranty

ProGrade Digital memory cards are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon.

Sony also announced the development of new CFexpress memory cards.

Press release:

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The CompactFlash Association announced CFexpress 2.0 specification with up to 4000MB/s maximum theoretical performance

By [NR] admin | Published: March 1, 2019


The CompactFlash Association announced CFexpress 2.0 specification with up to 4000MB/s maximum theoretical performance:

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CP+ show report: new Nikon Z camera designed for consumers will be coming soon (Nikon Z5?)

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


At the CP+ show in Japan a Nikon executive confirmed that a new Z series camera designed for consumers will be coming soon. This will most likely be a low-price model similar to the Canon EOS RP (priced at $1,299). In previous interviews, Nikon executives have already mentioned that there will be Z mirrorless camera models below the Z6.

The direct English translation is very strange:

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