A reader confirmed that three new Coolpix cameras will be announced in the next few days: A10, A100 and B500 (thanks Mistral75). I already reported on the A10 and A100, I am not sure what the B500 will be. We are also still waiting on new Nikon compacts with 1″ sensor.
Update: you can see the upcoming Nikon Coolpix B500 camera here.
Ole J Liodden, (see his previous guest post) just published the first Nikon D5 review/test report. You can read the entire article here:
“As you already has understood – the new Nikon D5 camera is in my opinion not only a small improvement, but has set new standards especially regarding the AF-system and High ISO performance which will be hard to beat for other camera models. For me it looks like Nikon has found back to the “Nikon DNA” and again has a camera that is on top of the line. I’m really looking forward to get my final version of this camera (not Beta) and use it on my upcoming photo expeditions.”
Ole’s article includes several amazing photos taken with the D5 (more D5 photos from Ole can be found here, here, here and here). There are also some high ISO samples:
First, I have to give credit to the Canadian nature photographer Brad Hill who correctly “predicted” the D500 announcement (see my post here). Back in September last year I reported about a possible combined announcement of the “D400” and D5, but this rumor kind of faded away (see my post here). Check out also this D500 rumor from 2008 🙂
Here are the updates on my last “what to expect” post:
Nikon did not announce any technical specifications, accessories or pricing for their new Nikon KeyMission 360 action camera. This is what we know so far:
Next are few hands-on, promo and sample videos from the Nikon KeyMission 360 action camera:
I received some information from a reliable source that Nikon may have another announcement in the next few days (weeks?) before the CP+ show in Japan (February 25th-28th).
The only not-yet-announced items on my list are the two Coolpix cameras and the new compacts with 1″ sensor. I do not expect the new Nikon mirrorless system so early in the year.
Some more speculations:
Nikon D500 with MB-D17 multi power battery pack
Similar to my previous D5 post, here are few Nikon D500 LCD screen captures of photos taken from ISO 25,600 to ISO 1,640,000 (I know, it’s just pictures of the screen, but we have nothing better right now):
→ Lexar memory cards on sale (incl. XQD).
→ GoPro and Samsung are also working on 360 degree action cameras (picture credit: B&H).
→ LensScore added test results for the Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens.
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