Nikon will launch new Nikon lens only rebate this weekend that will include $200 off on the NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED and NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lenses. I believe the full list of lenses that will be discounted can be found here (not 100% sure):
New Nikon lens only rebates coming this Sunday (incl. $200 off the 200-500mm f/5.6E lens)
Posted in Deals, Nikon Lenses Tagged lens only rebates, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens 27 Comments
Nikon Z6 now expected to start shipping in the US on November 16th
Today all three major US retailers changed the Nikon Z6 shipping date to November 16th (Friday next week): Adorama | B&H | Amazon. This is a week earlier than the official Nikon Japan shipping date of November 23rd. Current Z6 pre-orders were also updated with the new shipping date.
Also: Shutterbug, Dpreview and Imaging Resource published their Nikon Z6 sample gallery from the recent Nikon press event in Orlando.
Nikon Q2 financial results are out
Nikon released their financial results for the second quarter of the year ending March 31, 2019 (click on slides for a larger view):
- Operating profit was ¥30.6 billion, up ¥7.6 billion.
- Restructuring improved profitability, posting a record gross profit in 10 years.
- Operating profit surpassed by ¥3.6 billion.
- Dividends are now ¥30, up ¥16 from ¥14 of the previous year.
The new Delkin 120GB XQD memory card is now in stock
The new Delkin 120GB XQD memory card is now in stock (the 64GB and 240GB versions are out of stock). Here are the card specifications:
Posted in Nikon D850, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7 Tagged Delkin XQD memory cards, XQD memory cards 23 Comments
Used Nikon Z7 cameras now available at B&H (up to 15% off regular price)
The first used Nikon Z cameras are already listed for sale at B&H with up to 15% discount from the original price.
Amazon has no used Z7 cameras (only grey market labeled as used).
Ebay currently has no used Z7 cameras.
Adorama has a demo Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S lens ($35 off).
Posted in Nikon Mirrorless Camera, Nikon Z7 76 Comments
Additional Nikon Z6 coverage
The Nikon Z6 coverage continues – Nikon Japan officially announced the shipping date of the Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera – November 23, for the following products:
The US stores (Adorama, B&H, Amazon) have the shipping date listed as November 30th.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens review by Steve Perry
Steve Perry published his review of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens with some sample photos: