Nikon Rumors

New versions of Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility, Camera Control Pro 2 and Lens Distortion Control released

By [NR] admin | Published: January 27, 2016

Nikon released several software updates today:

Nikon D5 and D500 launch events scheduled in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: January 26, 2016

Nikon USA announced on their website a list of Nikon D5 and D500 launch events for different locations throughout the U.S. Seating is limited, registration is free. First 50 attendees through the door will receive a “special gift exclusive to this event“.

Posted in Nikon D5, Nikon D500 | 82 Comments

Deal of the day: refurbished Nikon D810 for $2,279.95

By [NR] admin | Published: January 26, 2016

Adorama now has refurbished Nikon D810 cameras for $2,279.95 with free shipping – this is almost the same as the current grey market prices. The regular price is $2,996.95 after $300 instant savings.

Refurbished Nikon products come with 90 days manufacturer’s warranty.

Posted in Deals, Nikon D810 | Tagged Refurbished | 41 Comments

Firmware update C version 1.01 for the Nikon D3300 released

By [NR] admin | Published: January 26, 2016

Nikon released firmware update C version 1.01 for the D3300 DSLR camera that adds support for the new AF-P Nikkor lenses:

Posted in Nikon D3300 | Tagged Firmware updates, Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G | 19 Comments

Tamron SP 85mm f/1.4 Di VC USD lens patent

By [NR] admin | Published: January 26, 2016

Tamron filed a patent in Japan for a SP 85mm f/1.4 Di VC USD full frame DSLR lens. Few months ago Tamron announced SP 35mm and 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lenses for Nikon F mount and it seems that the 85mm f/1.4 will be next prime in this lineup. The details from the patent application:

Posted in Nikon Lenses, Nikon Patents | Tagged Tamron lenses (Nikon mount), Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens | 52 Comments

What happened to the two new Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lenses?

By [NR] admin | Published: January 25, 2016

After the official announcement, we did not hear much about the two new Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lenses. There are no pre-order options in the US and no mention on Nikon USA website. Amazon UK however has both new models listed as “Temporarily out of stock“:

Here is the UK pricing: