U.S. International Trade Commission has launched a patent infringement investigation of certain Nikon digital cameras, software and components

By [NR] admin | Published: May 27, 2017

      
Reuters reports that the U.S. International Trade Commission has launched a patent infringement investigation of certain Nikon digital cameras, software and components triggered by a complaint from Carl Zeiss and ASML.

Everything started last month when Nikon filed a lawsuit against ASML and Carl Zeiss over patented semiconductor lithography technology. Three days later Zeiss and ASML started suing Nikon back…

I am not a lawyer, but it is way too early to speculate what the outcome of all this will be. Cases like this usually take years and end up being settled out of court. My only issue is if Zeiss and ASML had a valid reason to sue Nikon, why did they wait until Nikon filed a lawsuit against them?

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Irix released Adobe Lightroom lens profiles for their 11mm f/4 and 15mm f/2.4 wide angle lenses

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


Irix released Adobe Lightroom lens profiles for their 11mm f/4 ($575 / $775) and 15mm f/2.4 ($399.95 / $599.95) wide angle full frame DSLR lenses:
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The Nikon D7500 will start shipping on June 9th

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


  
  
Nikon Japan announced the official shipping date for the new Nikon D7500 DSLR camera:  June 9th.

      
The new Nikon EN-EL15a battery and Nikon DK-28 eyepiece will also ship on June 9th. The Nikon EH-5c AC adapter is delayed due to production issues (you can still use the old EH-5b model).

Nikon D7500 pre-order links:

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Another poll: how many megapixels do you need from your next Nikon camera

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


In the last poll over 33,300 readers voted on what camera they want Nikon to release next (see the results at the bottom of this post).

Some of you have requested another poll based on sensor resolution (direct link to poll):



Here are the results from the last poll:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #419

By [NR] admin | Published: May 21, 2017


→ The Tokina 24-70mm F/2.8 AT-X Pro FX lens has a $120 mail-in rebate (download rebate form).


→ Nikon released firmware update version 1.4 for the Coolpix W100 waterproof camera.


→ The new Sigma EF-630 flash for Nikon cameras was officially released in Japan on May 19th.

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Nikon management shakeup

By [NR] admin | Published: May 19, 2017


Nikon announced the resignation of their Chairman of the Board Makoto Kimura. Several other directors and officers will also be replaced (see the full list here and here). Some additional corporate changes will take place on June 29th:

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Kerlee 35mm f/1.2 full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: May 19, 2017

This is not a new lens, but I have somehow forgotten to cover it here on NikonRumors – the Kerlee 35mm f/1.2 manual focus full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount is produced by DZoptics (Shenzhen Dongzheng Optics). The lens can be purchased at B&H and Amazon.

DZoptics Kerlee 35/1.2 lens features and specs:

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