Nikon Rumors

More info on Lexar, XQD and CFExpress memory cards compatibility, Hoodman rumored to start making XQD cards

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

First, an update on my yesterday’s Lexar post – a report from the PhotoPlus Expo sent in by a reader (thanks):

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Lexar will continue producing XQD memory cards and will fulfill B&H’s inventory in a few weeks

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

Hi Nikon Rumors! We will continue producing XQD cards and will fulfill B&H’s inventory in a few weeks – hang tight! 🙂
— Lexar (@lexarmemory) October 30, 2017

Lexar just send me a tweet that they will continue producing XQD memory cards and will fulfill B&H’s inventory in a few weeks. This came as a result of my post from two weeks ago about all Lexar XQD memory cards being already listed as discontinued at B&H (Adorama is also sold while some models are still in stock at Amazon).

Update – see also this related post:

More info on Lexar, XQD and CFExpress memory cards compatibility, Hoodman rumored to start making XQD cards

Posted in Nikon D5, Nikon D500, Nikon D850| Tagged Lexar, Lexar XQD memory cards, XQD memory cards| 42 Comments

First image of the upcoming Nikon Bluetooth remote control

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

This is the first picture of the new, not yet announced, Bluetooth Nikon remote control that has been already registered with the Taiwan NC agency under the code N16F1 (Bluetooth 4.1 + LE).

Via Nokishita

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Nikon D850 pre-orders update

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

@nikonrumors just got a tracking number for my aug 24 11am edt B&H order, yay! #D850
— Matt Comerford (@kb9uwu) October 29, 2017

A quick update on the latest Nikon D850 deliveries based on information I received from readers:

Both B&H and Adorama just started shipping Nikon D850 cameras that were pre-ordered on August 24th.

The approximate timing I am hearing is that by the end of November all pre-orders placed in August will be fulfilled. The hope is that the D850 wait list will be eliminated by the end of the year. Please note that this not a promise, just an estimation based on the information I am receiving from retailers and readers.

The Nikon D850 Facebook group also keep a detailed track of the latest B&H unofficial order status/camera deliveries for non-NPS members.

Follow D850 on Facebook: Nikon D850 Page | Nikon D850 Group

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Nikon increased operating profit forecast for their fiscal year by 7.7%

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

Nikon issued a revision of their financial forecast for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2018. The company increased their expected operating profit by 7.7%:

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Nikon officially announced the closure of their camera plant in China

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh4i_W65Zmg

Nikon officially announced the previously rumored closure of their digital camera plant in China:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #442

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

→ Nikon to close their digital camera plant in China:

“The Japanese precision equipment manufacturer will make an official decision at a board meeting Monday. The Jiangsu plant, which employs 2,500 workers, turns out entry-level compact digital cameras and interchangeable lenses for single-lens reflex cameras. Some production will be outsourced and Nikon will continue to sell cameras in China, where it controls nearly 30% of the market.”

Nikon already issued their regular “no comment” statement.

→ New: Really Right Stuff lens collar foot for the Nikon 200-500mm F/5.6E ED VR lens.