Nikon D850 updates

By [NR] admin | Published: October 24, 2017


I was told that the first shipment of Nikon MB-D18 battery grips has arrived in the US and will start shipping in the next few days – check availability at Adorama, B&H and Amazon.


New Sunwayfoto PNL-D850 L-plate for Nikon D850 cameras.


Nikon released a new SDK that includes the D850 camera.


You can find a lot of additional Nikon D850 information, tips and photos on the biggest Nikon D850 Facebook page and Nikon D850 Facebook group (each with over 12k likes/members).


The Nikon D850 is the best selling camera in MapCamera (a retail store in Japan) for September:

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Nikon at the PhotoPlus Expo 2017 press release

By [NR] admin | Published: October 24, 2017


Nikon already released their official press release for the PhotoPlus Expo 2017 expo – this means no new products will be announced for the show (as I already reported last week).

Here is the full press release:

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Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens (model A035) to be released on October 26th

By [NR] admin | Published: October 23, 2017


In September Tamron announced a new 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens (model A035) for Nikon F-mount. The US pricing and availability is not yet available. The official release date is rumored to be October 26th. Stay tuned for details.

Here are some of the lens features and specifications:

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A new Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens to be announced this week

By [NR] admin | Published: October 23, 2017


The upcoming lens Sigma was teasing for the PhotoPlus show will be a new 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary that will most likely be announced on Wednesday. DC and DN indicate that this will be an APS-C mirrorless lens. I am not sure if this lens will be available for DSLR cameras.

Sigma recently introduced a new 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens ($1,599).

I have no information when Sigma will release their rumored new 70-200mm f/2.8 Art lens.

Additional pictures:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #441

By [NR] admin | Published: October 22, 2017


→ New Nikon deals:


→ Godox announced a new cheap XPro-N flash controller (TTL & HSS) for Nikon (more info available here).


→ Yongnuo announced a new YN720 lithium-powered flash.


→ Classic camera review: Nikkormat FT-2, the poor man’s Nikon F


→ Macphun Luminar will get a new DAM module in 2018.


→ The previously reported Nikon cashback program is already active in Germany (check the latest prices on amazon.de).


→ Irix announced a new Edge 100 filter system.

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All Lexar XQD memory cards already discontinued at B&H

By [NR] admin | Published: October 20, 2017


All Lexar XQD memory cards are already listed as discontinued at B&H. Some models can still be found at Adorama and Amazon.

Nikon is currently the only camera manufacturer that uses XQD memory cards (some high-end camcorders are using XQD as well).

Sony is currently the only manufacturer of XQD memory cards (most models are finally in stock).

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Nikon LPG-001 LCD glass protector for the D850

By [NR] admin | Published: October 20, 2017

Nikon LPG-001 LCD glass protector for D750, D810, Df and D4s cameras
A reader contacted me to inform me that the older Nikon LPG-001 LCD chemical tempered glass protector is a perfect fit for the Nikon D850 camera and there are no issues when using the touchscreen.

The Nikon LPG-001 can be purchased at eBay for around $30-$40. There are also several third-party options listed for sale on Amazon.

Some additional info and pictures of the Nikon LPG-001:

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