Nikon Rumors

Nikon D5500 firmware update version 1.02 released

By [NR] admin | Published: May 9, 2017

Nikon released firmware update version 1.02 for the D5500 DSLR camera ($549). The following issues were fixed:

Weekly Nikon news flash #417

By [NR] admin | Published: May 7, 2017

→ Did you know that Nikon makes this ES-1 slide copying adapter? I didn’t.

→ In addition to the free battery grip offer, you can now also get a free 12 months subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud:

→ Two new price drops on the D3400 and D5500 cameras:

Nikon D5500 + 18-55mm + 70-300mm lenses + accessories: $596.95
Nikon D3400 + 18-55mm + 70-300mm lenses +accessories: $496.95
Nikon D3400 + 18-55mm lens + accessories: $396.95

The latest CIPA data: 2017 is shaping up to be a good year for camera companies

By [NR] admin | Published: May 6, 2017

Nikon is not the only camera manufacturer that is currently having problems (see the latest rumors about Panasonic and Ricoh). The overall camera and lens markets have shrunk significantly compared to a few years ago, but the latest data shows some signs of improvement (I usually cover the monthly CIPA reports over at PhotoRumors). Here is an analysis of the latest CIPA data by Lauchlan Toal:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged CIPA, [NR] Guest Posts | 152 Comments

New set of rumored Nikon D820 camera specifications

By [NR] admin | Published: May 4, 2017

I have a new set of rumored Nikon D820 specifications coming from a new source (meaning I cannot confirm them for now):

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What to expect next from Nikon

By [NR] admin | Published: May 3, 2017

With the latest rebates and refurbished deals, it seems that Nikon is trying to clear their D810 and D750 inventory right before the summer when I expect the next big announcement to be. After the previously rumored D7500 camera is already officially announced, here is an updated list of what to expect next from Nikon: