New Nikon camera registered in Indonesia

nikon-n1610-camera-registered-in-indonesia
A new Nikon camera was registered today at the Indonesian Communications Agency (the camera will be produced in Thailand). My guess is that this is for a new Nikon 1 mirrorless camera (Nikon 1 J6 probably) that will be announced in early 2017.

Update: the N1610 will most likely be a DSLR camera since it will be produced in Thailand. Here is a list of Nikon code names with the corresponding model:

Read More »

Posted in Nikon 1| Tagged , , | 224 Comments

Another $50 price drop on refurbished Nikon D500 cameras

refurbished-nikon-d500-camera-dfeal
The authorized Nikon dealer BuyDig is currently selling refurbished Nikon D500 cameras for $1,446.95 with coupon code DXPRO2X50 (limited quantity available, limit 1 camera per order, free shipping, 45-day return policy, 90 days Nikon USA warranty). For comparison, a new Nikon D500 body now costs $1,796.95 and comes with a free grip and accessories valued at $481.39 (the Nikon MB-D17 grip alone costs $371.49).

A list of all BuyDig coupon codes is available here.

Posted in Deals, Nikon D500| Tagged | 19 Comments

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens tested at DxOMark: the best-performing lens in the lineup below 200mm

nikon-af-s-nikkor-105mm-f1-4e-ed-lens
DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens ($2,196.95) and called it the best-performing lens in the lineup below 200mm:

Read More »

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged , | 117 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #396

nikon-winter-cashback
Nikon UK cashback is now up to £510.

Phottix-Mitros+-flash
Phottix released firmware updated version 1.17 for the Mitros+ flash for Nikon.

digital-camera-market-forecast
Digital camera market forecast till 2023: units shipped down, revenue up.

Read More »

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| Tagged | 74 Comments

Nikon lens-only rebates extended, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX lens added

nikon-lens-specials-rebates
nikon-lens-only-rebates
The Nikon lens-only rebates were extended today and the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX lens was added with a new $30 off discount:

All listed lenses ship free and include free accessories (I.E software, filter kit & more). This offer is valid till 1/1/2017 except for the 35mm f/1.8G deal which expires on December 18th, 2016. B&H and Amazon should have the same rebates on their website.

Most of the Nikon Black Friday deals seems to be extended as well and now include also free 12 months Adobe CC subscription (valid for the D810, D750 and D500):

nikon-adobe-deals

Posted in Deals| Tagged | 5 Comments

Nikon: study reveals that majority of Americans are ready to experience life in 360

nikon_360_infographic_2
New press release/infographic from Nikon about 360-degree cameras:

Read More »

Posted in Nikon KeyMission| Tagged | 25 Comments

Third party battery grips for the Nikon D500 camera (Meike MK-D500, Pixel Vertax D17)

pixel-battery-grip-vertax-d17-for-nikon-d500-camera2
pixel-battery-grip-vertax-d17-for-nikon-d500-camera1
pixel-battery-grip-vertax-d17-for-nikon-d500-camera3
In addition to the already existing Meike MK-D500 (see this post), Pixel recently released their D17 battery grip for the Nikon D500 DSLR camera (check pricing at Amazon US, Amazon UKAmazon DE). Here are the specifications:

  • Model: Vertax D17
  • Power source: one or two EN-EL15 battery
  • (2) eight AA/LR6 alkaline batteries
  • Power switch: power switch of camera
  • Work temperature: 0℃-+40℃
  • Work humidity: 85% or less
  • Dimension: 150.8 x 77.4 x 52.5mm
  • Weight: 200 g (excluded battery and battery clip)
  • Bar code: 4895152309677

Additional information:

Read More »

Posted in Nikon D500| Tagged , , , | 35 Comments