I still have no clue what Nikon will announce at the CP+ show next month

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


I took a few days off from [NR] to cover Leica’s big announcement this week, but now I am back. I still have no clue what Nikon will announce at the CP+ show in Japan at the end of February. The general list of expected products I did back in December is still valid, but I have no specific details. If anyone has some reliable information on what is coming next, you can contact me here.

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Nikon D5600 tested at DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: January 17, 2017

Nikon D5600 vs. D5500 test results (see specs comparison)

DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon D5600 camera:

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Nikon DL cameras now rumored to start shipping in March

By [NR] admin | Published: January 16, 2017


The Nikon DL cameras are now rumored to start shipping in March. There is still no official word from Nikon, but this timeframe makes sense: to show the DL models to the press at the CP+ show in late February and then start shipping in March right before the end of the Nikon financial year on March 31st in order to get some additional revenue (I think they will need it).

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Nikon market share in Japan for 2016 according to BCN ranking

By [NR] admin | Published: January 16, 2017


The 2016 BCN rankings for the Japanese market are out (BCN collects sales data from approximately 2/3 of all Japanese retail stores). Here are the details (click for larger view):

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Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens (Nikon F mount) reviewed at DxoMark

By [NR] admin | Published: January 15, 2017


The Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens for Nikon F mount ($749) got reviewed at DxoMark (click for larger view):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #401

By [NR] admin | Published: January 14, 2017


→ The Nikon D5600 is already in stock in the US and the lens kits are up to $250 off.

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→ The ongoing Nikon UK cashback is ending on January 15th.


→ Latest Nikon deals:


→ CIPA released their data for November 2016 and sales for interchangeable lens cameras were as good as in November 2015 (orange: 2016, black: 2015, blue: 2014 click for larger view).

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US Presidential Inauguration will be live-streamed in 360-degrees with customized Nikon KeyMission 360 cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: January 14, 2017


The US Presidential Inauguration that will take place on January 20th will be live-streamed by USA Today in 360-degrees with customized Nikon KeyMission 360 cameras:

“The stream will include multiple VR camera angles positioned at the Capitol, the National Mall, and along the inaugural parade route for a fully immersive experience. The cameras are provided by Nikon, who is working exclusively with USA TODAY NETWORK using a customized KeyMission 360 camera that allows the NETWORK to livestream in 360-degrees via in-camera stitching.”

Here is the full press release:

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