Update: here are the first pictures of the Nikon D5 camera.
Here is an updated list of the rumored Nikon D5 specifications – the last time I was not sure about the number of autofocus points, I can now report that the D5 will have 153 autofocus points:
I don’t know how to report this and hold a straight face, but Nikon will announce a new 18-55mm VR DX lens in early 2016. The good news is that this lens will most likely be attached/announced/sold with a new DX camera. I have no idea what this DX camera will be (if there is one). The other possibility is that this new lens could be a replacement for the current Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED DX.
FYI: Nikon recently filed a patent for a 16-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR DX lens.
Most of the latest Nikon patents have been lenses designed for a 1″ sensor (10 patents so far). I really don’t know where Nikon is going with this since they haven’t announced any new Nikon 1 lenses in a while . The latest addition is a 10-50mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens:
I keep coming across new Nikon deals/promotions almost every day now. I know some of you will not be interested – all this “deals” madness will be over in two weeks. Here is what we have for today: Nikon MB-D16 multi power battery pack/grip for the D750 is now $299 or $71 off at Adorama and Amazon (Includes MS-D14 AA and MS-D14EN Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Holder).
Few more new deals from B&H and Adorama:
Nikon has released Wireless Transmitter Utility 1.5.6 and Camera Control Pro 2.22.1 ($149.95), both with OS X 10.11 support. The latest Nikon ViewNX-i & Capture NX-D are now ‘bundled’ into one installer (together with Picture Control Utility and the new Message Center):
DxOMark published their test results for the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens for Nikon F mount:
Nikon and Cosina filed a patent in Japan for a new PC-E 19mm f/4D full frame tilt-shift lens designed for DSLR cameras.
Nikon recently also filed a patent for a PC-E 19mm f/4 full frame mirrorless tilt-shift lens.
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