Nikon Rumors

New Nikon D3400 and D5600 firmware upgrades improve Snapbridge connectivity

By [NR] admin | Published: June 1, 2017

Nikon released new firmware updates for the D3400 ($397) and D5600 ($697) DSLRs with improved pairing and connectivity between the camera and the Android versions of the SnapBridge app:

Posted in Nikon D3400, Nikon D5600| Tagged Firmware updates, Nikon SnapBridge| 34 Comments

The three new Nikkor lenses are now available for pre-order UPDATED

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

Nikon AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens (more info):

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED lens (more info):

Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR lens (more info):

Nikon Coolpix W300 camera (more info):

I will add more pre-order links as they become available (B&H and Adorama will open on Thursday).

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR, Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/1.4 lens, Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED fisheye lens, pre-order| 86 Comments

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

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

Nikon officially announced the AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens :

Enables shooting at an angle of view of 180° vertical and horizontal (circular fisheye) when zoomed all the way out, and 180° diagonal (full-frame fisheye) when zoomed close to all the way in with shooting in FX format
A full-frame fisheye effect with a diagonal angle of view of up to 180° can be achieved in the range that begins at the DX mark* on the lens and ends at the maximum telephoto position with shooting in DX format
Realizes very sharp and clear rendering from maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
A minimum focus distance of 0.16 m (0.5 ft.) and a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.34x enable sharp and clear rendering, even with shooting at close distances
Adoption of three ED glass elements provides effective compensation for lateral chromatic aberration, minimizing color bleed at the edges of the frame
Nano Crystal Coat adopted to effectively reduce ghost and flare for sharp, clear images
Adopted a dust- and drip-resistant structure with all moving parts of the lens barrel
Highly durable fluorine coat that effectively repels dust, water, grease, and dirt applied to the outer surfaces of the two lens elements at either end (front and rear) of the lens
Sample photos (more here)

The Nikon AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED will be available immediately for a suggested retail price of $1,249.95.

Pre-order links can be found here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSGVZ7H1A7U

Press release:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED fisheye lens| 114 Comments

Nikon announces the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED lens

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

Nikon officially announced the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED lens :

A 28 mm wide-angle fixed focal length lens that reproduces the natural expansion of a space
Consistently superior resolution, all the way to the edges of the imaging area, beginning at the maximum aperture
Beautiful bokeh that utilizes the speed (brightness) of the f/1.4 maximum aperture
Effective suppression of sagittal coma flare, often visible as the elongation or distortion of point images in night landscapes, for superior point image reproduction characteristics beginning at the maximum aperture
Adoption of two ED glass elements for effective compensation of axial chromatic aberration
Nano Crystal Coat adopted achieving effective reduction of ghost and flare for sharp, clear images
Sample photos (more here)

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED will be available in late June for a suggested retail price of $1999.95.

Pre-order links can be found here.

Press release:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/1.4 lens| 116 Comments

Nikon announces the AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR lens

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

Nikon officially announced the AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR lens:

Support for the 10-20mm*1 range of focal lengths, which allows users to enjoy full-scale ultra-wide-angle photography
A compact and lightweight lens that can easily be taken anywhere
Adoption of three aspherical lens elements with the latest optical design achieves superior rendering performance
A vibration reduction (VR) function that effectively reduces image blur caused by camera shake to a degree equivalent to a 3.5-stop increase in shutter speed (testing based on CIPA standards)*2
Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) enables even quieter AF drive operation, making it also ideal for movie recording
A focus ring that rotates smoothly for good operational feel with manual focusing
A maximum reproduction ratio of 0.17x and a minimum focus distance of 0.22 m (0.8 ft) enable extremely close-up shooting for bold and magnificent expression of the intended subject
Angle of view equivalent to that of a 15-30mm lens in 35mm [135] format.
At the maximum telephoto position when a digital SLR camera equipped with an APS-C size image sensor is used.
Specifications, design, product name and supplied accessories may differ by country or area. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
Sample photos (more here)

The Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR lens will be available in late June for a suggested retail price of $309.95.

Pre-order links can be found here.

Press release:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR| 69 Comments

Nikon announces Coolpix W300 waterproof camera with 4K UHD video

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

Nikon announced the Coolpix W300 – a new waterproof camera with 4K UHD video. The camera will be available in Summer 2017 in orange, yellow and black for a suggested retail price of $389.95. Sample photos can be found here.

Pre-order links can be found here.

Press release:

Posted in Nikon Point and Shoot| Tagged 4k video, Nikon Coolpix W300 waterproof camera| 29 Comments

The latest US Nikon rebates are expiring this week

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

The latest US Nikon rebates for a free battery grip + accessories with the Nikon D500, D750 and D810 cameras are set to expire on June 3rd (detailed list available at B&H and Adorama, B&H also offers 2% back in rewards):