Nikon Rumors

Light pollution clip-on filter for full frame Nikon DSLR cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: December 22, 2016

The Hong Kong based company Cyclops Optics is selling light pollution filters for Nikon full frame cameras. The filter can be “clipped-on” on top of the sensor in order to block light pollution for astrophotography.

Update #1: This clip filter was made by STC and not by Cyclops Optics. Cyclops Optics is one of the resellers in Hong Kong. STC is a Taiwanese company and their website can be found here. Some tests can be found here.

Update #2 from a reader: the clip filter is actually inserted during sensor cleaning mode. The mirror flips up and it sets almost level with the electric contacts. The filter bracket holds the mirror up after cleaning mode is disabled allowing for live view mode only. This solution works well with the D810 and D810, but not with the D610.

A new STC MS Clip filter V2.0 is coming soon: the new version will not require the mirror to be locked up and thus should work with D610 and other models.

Additional information from the product listing on their website:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged astrophotography| 56 Comments

Pictures reportedly taken with a new Nikon D7xx full frame DSLR camera with incredible low light capabilities

By [NR] admin | Published: December 20, 2016

A Swedish photographer claims that the two photos he posted on his Facebook page were taken with a new Nikon D7** full frame DSLR camera that has some incredible low light performance. The new camera should be released in 2017. The first picture was supposedly taken in a pitch black forest at night:

Posted in Nikon D760, Weird| Tagged baby Nikon D5 camera, low light Nikon DSLR camera| 401 Comments

ZY Optics Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2.0 4.5X: a new compact super macro lens with high magnification ratio for Nikon F mount

By [NR] admin | Published: December 19, 2016

ZY Optics announced the Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2.0 4.5X – a new compact super macro lens with high magnification ratio for Nikon F mount. Specifications, press release and sample pictures can be found over at PhotoRumors.

Update: the lens is now in stock at eBay and B&H.

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Mitakon, ZY Optics| 49 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #397

By [NR] admin | Published: December 18, 2016

→ Refurbished Nikon 1 J4 camera + 10-30mm lens now sells for $239.

→ The Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 lens will start shipping soon.

→ I did not know that Nikon made also broadcast lenses.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| 21 Comments

Nikon deals update: D750 now with a free battery grip and more

By [NR] admin | Published: December 18, 2016

Nikon introduced some new discounts this weekend – check the details here.

Just like the D500 and D810 now also the D750 comes with a free battery grip in addition to the $200 off (Adorama | B&H). There is also a new $40 off on the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G lens (Adorama | B&H) and new D3400 price drop.

The Nikon lens-only rebates are still going on at B&H and Adorama till 1/1/2017.

Nikon D810 & Nikon D750 with 12 months of free Adobe CC
Nikon D500 sports & wildlife kit: now $550 off
Nikon D750 + 4TB hard drive + 32GB SDHC card: $220 off
Nikon D810 with a free version of Adobe Lightroom 6
New Nikon FX combos/kits
Nikon combo rebates
Nikon saving by camera model
New Nikon D5 trade-up promo in the US

Amazon offers a free 1TB Seagate hard drive and 1 year Amazon Drive plan:

Refurbished

Nikon D500 cameras for $1,446.95 with coupon code DXPRO2X50 (more info available here)
Nikon 1 J4 for $239
Nikon D610: $1,079.96
Nikon D750: $1,399 (also at Adorama)
Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G: $1,879.95
Nikon Coolpix P900: $429.99
Nikon 85mm f/1.4G: $1,399

You can get the Sigma savings listed on this page after applying coupon code LENSFRIDAY at checkout (free shipping, valid through December 19th). Several lenses include the Sigma USB dock, rewards or both.

Lexar also has a new sale on memory cards.

Posted in Deals| Tagged Nikon Rebates| 31 Comments

Irix USA website/distribution launched

By [NR] admin | Published: December 16, 2016

Irix has a new US based website and distributor at www.irixusa.com. For now only the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens is listed for sale (reviewed here). All Irix products come with a 5 years warranty. The US prices are: