Nikon Rumors

Nikon D850 timelapse videos

By [NR] admin | Published: November 14, 2017

Nikon Japan published several timelapses taken with the D850, including different versions of the Hercules Rising promo video that was used to announce the D850 back in July (the video was shot by Dutch nature photographer Marsel van Oosten as I already reported):

Posted in Nikon D850 | Tagged 8k video, Nikon 8k digital camera, Nikon D850 timelapse videos, timelapse | 7 Comments

Ihagee Elbaflex film SLR camera with Nikon F-mount launched on Kickstarter

By [NR] admin | Published: November 14, 2017

The Elbaflex film SLR with Nikon F-mount is now officially launched on Kickstarter:

Pricing starts at $499. Technical specifications and full press release:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged F-mount film cameras, Ihagee Elbaflex film SLR with Nikon F-mount | 50 Comments

Nikon D5 launched on its first mission into space

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2017

From Nikon’s Facebook page:

“We have liftoff – The Nikon D5 launched on its first mission into space! Ten Nikon D5 cameras are aboard the OA-8 mission to resupply the International Space Station, and will be used to capture images from orbit high above Earth.”

Back in August Nikon confirmed that NASA ordered 53 unmodified Nikon D5 DSLR cameras.

Posted in Nikon D5 | Tagged Nikon & NASA | 40 Comments

Nikon 2017 Black Friday deals leaked

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2017

The 2017 Nikon Black Friday deals leaked online. Some new Nikkor lenses will be added to the current lens-only rebates like the 50mm f/1.8G ($40 off) and 70-200mm f/2.8E ($200 off). In the DSLR line, we will get again the camera with grip combo savings:

Nikon D500 + grip: $1,799 (D500 body only currently $1,896.95)
Nikon D750 + grip: $1,499 (D750 body only currently $1,796.95)
Nikon D810 + grip: $2,799 (D810 body only currently $2,796.95)
There will be also several different D3400, D5600 and D7500 kits on sale

The Nikon D850 and D5 will not be on sale.

Here is the actual 2017 Nikon Black Friday flyer (click for larger view):

Posted in Deals | Tagged Black Friday, Nikon 2017 Black Friday deals | 125 Comments

One day Nikon sale at KEH

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2017

Today only KEH is running a Nikon sale: 8% off on cameras, 12% off on lenses and 20% off on accessories when you use coupon code NIKON11E during checkout. The Nikon section at KEH can be found here.

All used gear sold by KEH comes with a 180-day warranty. KEH is an authorized Nikon dealer. You can also sell your existing camera gear to KEH (any gear, not only Nikon – see this page for more details).

Posted in Deals | Tagged KEH, KEH coupon code sale | 5 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #444

By [NR] admin | Published: November 12, 2017

→ New Zhongyi Mitakon Nikon F AI lens to Sony E NEX camera Turbo II focal reducer booster adapter now available at B&H and Amazon (more information available here).