Nikon Rumors

Weekly Nikon news flash #461 (part 1)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 11, 2018

→ Nikon released a new compact camera in Japan with the color patterns of a train.

→ Nikon D850 vs. Fujifilm GFX 50S image quality comparison by Camera Jabber:

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Interview with Nikon at the CP+ show: 100 MP full frame sensor, mirrorless, IBIS, innovation

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2018

The French website Focus Numerique published their interview with Nikon from the 2018 CP+ show. Here is a quick recap (the original article is not accessible in the US):

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens now shipping, new test photos

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2018

A reader in Switzerland already received his new Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens ($12,396.95) and shared some sample/test photos:

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Amazon: Nikon D850 will be in stock on March 13th

By [NR] admin | Published: March 8, 2018

The Nikon D850 will be in stock at Amazon on March 13th according to an updated product listing – if you place an order today, you should get the camera next week.

Update – Amazon now shows March 17th as the in-stock date for the D850.

Here are the latest shipping dates for existing D850 pre-orders for B&H and Adorama based on information submitted by readers:

Adorama: now shipping to pre-orders placed on March 2nd
B&H: now shipping to pre-orders placed on March 4th (source)

The Nikon MB-D18 battery grip for the D850 DSLR camera is currently in stock at Adorama, B&H and Amazon.

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Irix 11mm f/4 Blackstone lens for Nikon F-mount giveaway

By [NR] admin | Published: March 8, 2018

I have a new giveaway where you can win a new Irix 11mm f/4 Blackstone lens for Nikon F-mount worth $775. The Irix 11mm f/4 is the widest full frame prime lens available for Nikon F-mount today.

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In order to participate, you have to (direct link to giveaway):

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Answer this question in the blog’s comment section: What is the widest prime lens you ever used? (+1 additional entry)

This giveaway is open to everyone and is not restricted to US residents. The giveaway is void where prohibited by law. The prize cannot be shipped to countries embargoed by the United States. This giveaway will end at midnight on March 16th, 2018.

Irix lenses are sold in the US (B&H, Adorama, Amazon) and in Europe (Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon IT).

Additional coverage of the Irix 11mm f/4 lens can be found here.

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The “I’m Back” digital back for Nikon 35mm film cameras is back on Kickstarter :)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 7, 2018

If I remember correctly, the last time the digital back for Nikon 35mm film cameras project did not get funded on Kickstarter. Well, “I’m Back” is back on Kickstarter and it seems that this time they will hit their target of $24,830 ($18,529 pledged so far):