Nikon Rumors

Nikon D500 updates part 4

By [NR] admin | Published: May 6, 2016

More Nikon D500 updates (see also part 1, part 2 and part 3):

→ I received some reports from readers having issues with 3rd party batteries and lenses used with the Nikon D500 camera:

“My Nikon D500 will not recognize 3rd party batteries (e.g. Hahnel) which my D810 accepts quite happily.”

“It seems the new D500 cannot use 3rd party batteries. Tested my new D500 with 3rd party/oem battery and the camera flashes the battery bar a few times then shuts off. Battery was full and verified working with other cameras. This behavior was tested on two different D500 cameras. Original batteries worked fine.”

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Best XQD/SD memory cards for the Nikon D500 (and the D5)

By [NR] admin | Published: May 5, 2016

Lexar published new speed test results for their latest XQD memory cards on a Nikon D500 camera – see the video below for more details:

XQD cards test results on the Nikon D500

Lexar XQD Professional 2933x XQD 2.0 64GB vs. Lexar XQD Professional 1400x XQD 2.0 64GB:

“Used” Nikon D500 cameras available for $1,749 at Amazon WarehouseDeals

By [NR] admin | Published: May 4, 2016

Used Nikon D500 cameras are currently available in stock for $1,749 at Amazon WarehouseDeals (fulfilled by Amazon). Those are probably returns from customers and are described as “used – very good” condition. From the Amazon listing:

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Nikon D5 now in stock (CF and XQD versions) UPDATED

By [NR] admin | Published: May 3, 2016

For the first time the Nikon D5 DSLR camera (both XQD & CF version) is in stock at B&H, Adorama and Amazon:

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New for May: free battery grip with the Nikon D610, D750 and D810

By [NR] admin | Published: May 2, 2016

For the month of May Nikon introduced a new deal: you can get a free battery grip when you purchase a new Nikon D610, D750 or D810 camera. The Nikon lenses price drop is till active, the Nikon 1 rebates remain unchanged, more discounts can be found here.

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New Zeiss lens teaser #enterZEISS

By [NR] admin | Published: May 2, 2016

Zeiss has a new teaser on their Facebook page for three new lenses. At least one of them looks like a DSLR lens – maybe this will be the previously rumored Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar. The official announcement will be next week. Stay tuned for more details.