Second wave of Nikon D500 cameras are now shipping in the UK (confirmed by at least one major photo retailer there). Expect the cameras to hit US stores in the next few days.
Check Nikon D500 availability at:
The Nikon D5 has been in stock for a while.
Nikon released firmware update version 1.11 for the Nikon 1 V3 mirrorless camera ($1,196.95) with one fix for the GP-N100 GPS unit ($94):
The free battery grip offer for Nikon D610, D750 and D810 cameras that was announced earlier this month will be canceled on May 14th (was initially set to last at least till the end of the month). Yesterday all Nikon 1 rebates also got canceled. Some of the Coolpix rebates will also be removed. The only rebates that will stay (for now) are the camera+lens combo discounts.
Nikon released new version of ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D with support for the latest Coolpix cameras and few bug fixes:
Nikon Japan has a new patent for a compact super zoom camera with a 100x optical zoom lens (4.4-440mm f/2.8-8.3 or 24-2400mm equivalent) designed for a 1/2.3″ sensor. The current Nikon Coolpix P900 model ($499.98) has a 83x optical zoom (24-2000mm). Here are the details of the patent application:
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→ Nikon D500 vs. Canon 7D Mk II, Nikon D7200, D5 review by Tony & Chelsea Northrup.
→ Nikon D500 review by The Camera Store.
Martin Rousseau shares some of his Kyoto cherry blossom photos that were on display at the Nikon Plaza in Tokyo Shinjuku:
The ancient capital and iconic symbol of Japan Kyoto, together with Venice and Paris, are certainly some of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Martin Rousseau (website, flickr), a French national based in Japan for the past 18 years, had the great chance to work as a photographer to promote Kyoto around the world. He shot every angle of the city, shrines and various festivals.
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