About that Fuji “helping” Nikon “rumor”



Every few months I have to make a post and debunk some fake news/clickbait story reported by another website. Today we are dealing with the “rumor” that Fuji and the Japanese government are supposed to help Nikon and Fuji will buy Nikon. What is the source you may ask? A random Japanese blog post from a random person with the online name ayaya030915. Several readers already emailed me to inform me that the translation of the article is completely wrong and the source of this “rumor” is questionable, to say the least. The hatenablog.com website is like blogger.com – anyone can start a blog and write about the Loch Ness monster. Of course some websites would love to blow up everything out of proportion, but this is what happens when the desperation for more clicks is bigger than your common sense.

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If you have tried to contact me in the past few weeks, I may have not received your message


I just realized that since I moved to a new secure (https) server on April 17th, I stopped receiving tips and emails sent from the contact form on the blog. The problem is now resolved, so please re-send your messages if possible. Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience.

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New Nikon “lens only” rebates for June



Nikon introduced new instant “lens only” rebates on nine Nikkor lenses (up to $300 off) – check the details at B&H and Adorama (Amazon should have the new pricing as well):

The free battery grip offer from last month was extended and will be valid also for the month of June (the rebates will expire on June 24th).

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Weekly Nikon news flash #421

Another set of pictures from the current Nikon prototype cameras exhibition at the Nikon Museum.

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Nikon AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens now shipping


The just announced Nikon AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens is already shipping to authorized dealers in the US and should be in stock early next week (on Monday or Tuesday). When Nikon announced the lens, they did indicate in the press release that it will be available immediately. The D7500 camera also started shipping 8 days ahead of the official release date. This is a good PR move by Nikon after a series of negative news in the past few months.

Pre-order links: B&H | Adorama | Amazon | WEX | Jessops | Park Camera

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The TRIAXEZ strikes again: the latest pictures from the Miami Beach Air Show (Nikon D810 + Nikkor 800mm)




The TRIAXEZ strikes again with a Nikon D810 camera and Nikkor 800mm lens – check out the latest (amazing) pictures from the Miami Beach Air Show:

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Nikon D7500 additional coverage


Imaging Resource published the first test shots of the Nikon D7500 DSLR camera and a quick comparison with the D500:

“Below, you’ll find side-by-side comparisons of the new Nikon D7500 and its predecessor, the D7200, at the exact same ISO 6400-equivalent sensitivity. And for good measure, we’ve also made the same comparison against the D500. The rest of our ISO sensitivity series can be found on the lab samples page.”


The first Nikon D7500 books are already listed on Amazon:

      
Nikon D7500 first look by Dpreview (see also Dpreview’s D7500 “what you need to know guide“):

First Nikon D7500 unboxing video:

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