The Nikon D850 is the “baby Nikon D5 camera”

By [NR] admin | Published: July 31, 2017


Based on the information we have so far, the recently announced Nikon D850 DSLR appears to be the new “baby Nikon D5 camera” I have been reporting for a while. I did receive some tips that the D850 is based on the D5 and not on the D810. There are several D850 discussions online that confirm that statement. For example, this set of D850 specifications reportedly comes from Nikon Austria (source):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #429

By [NR] admin | Published: July 30, 2017


→ The Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART lens for Nikon F-mount is finally in stock.


→ The new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens for Nikon F-mount is expected to start shipping on August 2nd/3rd according to the product listing at B&H, Amazon DE and Amazon UK.

 
→ Two new Nikon D7500 kits introduced: with 18-300mm lens and with 16-80mm lens.


→ Rocky Nook is offering 45% off their camera guides with coupon code CONQUER45 (this offer will end at 11:59pm PST on July 30th).


→  Nikon 1000mm f/6.3 lens listed for sale on eBay for $43k.

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The Nikon Museum in Tokyo

By [NR] admin | Published: July 29, 2017



Optyczne posted the best so far photo report from the Nikon Museum in Tokyo (check out also Google street view):

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Nikon D850 updates: no EVF or hybrid viewfinder, even faster than 8 fps

By [NR] admin | Published: July 28, 2017


Two quick but important updates on the Nikon D85o specifications I published yesterday:

  • The Nikon D850 has no EVF or hybrid viewfinder, the D850 is “regular” DSLR camera
  • The Nikon D850 will be even faster than 8 fps (still do not have exact fps number)

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New Kelda 35mm f/2 and 135mm f/2.8 lenses for Nikon F-mount to be released soon

By [NR] admin | Published: July 28, 2017



I received some information that two new Kelda lenses for Nikon F-mount will be released soon:

  • Kelda 35mm f/2
  • Kelda 135mm f/2.8

I do not have any additional information, but I am expecting to receive details soon.

I recently covered the Kerlee 35mm f/1.2 full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount her eon [NR].

Kelda lenses are sold at: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | Amazon CA | Amazon IT | Amazon FR

Additional pictures of the new lenses:

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New Nikon patents: 24-68mm f/2.8-4 full frame mirrorless lens and a multifunctional hot shoe

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2017



Two new Nikon patents were filed in Japan:

  • P2017-129668A – 24-68mm f/2.8-4 full frame mirrorless lens
  • P2017-130973A – multifunctional hot shoe (with additional connectors to accommodate an EVF?)

Here are a few more graphics from the multifunctional hot shoe patent:

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The Nikon D850 will be capable of 4k UHD video in FX format (with no crop)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2017


First, note that all my posts and the official press release describe the D850 as a “full-frame, high-resolution, high-speed digital SLR cameras“, not mirrorless or medium format as some have suggested (the B&H listing of the D850 as a mediums format 645 was a mistake).

This is what we know about the D850 so far based on my initial reports from May and June and some new information:

  • 45-46MP full frame CMOS sensor
  • Improved low and high ISO
  • New and improved version of SnapBridge
  • No built-in GPS
  • Tiltable LCD screen just like the D750 and D500
  • Memory card slots: one SD and one XQD
  • AF system from the D5
  • No built-in flash (from the teaser picture)
  • Back illuminated buttons (from leaked pictures)
  • Joystick selector (from leaked pictures)
  • Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (from leaked pictures)
  • 8K time-lapse video capabilities (from promo video)
  • New: the D850 will be on display at the Photo+ Expo in October
  • New: touchscreen
  • New: 4k UHD video in FX format (with no crop)

Here are the “big” unanswered questions I have so far – I hope that with this post, I will get some tips from people in the know (use the contact form):

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