The Sony 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB XQD G memory cards are now up to $50 off at B&H. This deal will expire on May 14th.
Update: the Sony XQD M series cards are also on sale.
Some of the Sony XQD memory cards are also discounted at Adorama and Amazon.
The Hong Kong-based company Viltrox will launch three new electronic autofocus adapters and one of them (model NF-E1) will allow mounting Nikon F-mount lenses on Sony E-mount cameras. In addition to autofocus, the adapter can transmit EXIF data and control the aperture. There are several other brands that make similar adapters.
Additional details after the break:
Nikon released firmware update version 1.02 for the D5500 DSLR camera ($549). The following issues were fixed:
→ Did you know that Nikon makes this ES-1 slide copying adapter? I didn’t.
→ In addition to the free battery grip offer, you can now also get a free 12 months subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud:
→ Two new price drops on the D3400 and D5500 cameras:
Nikon is not the only camera manufacturer that is currently having problems (see the latest rumors about Panasonic and Ricoh). The overall camera and lens markets have shrunk significantly compared to a few years ago, but the latest data shows some signs of improvement (I usually cover the monthly CIPA reports over at PhotoRumors). Here is an analysis of the latest CIPA data by Lauchlan Toal:
I have a new set of rumored Nikon D820 specifications coming from a new source (meaning I cannot confirm them for now):
With the latest rebates and refurbished deals, it seems that Nikon is trying to clear their D810 and D750 inventory right before the summer when I expect the next big announcement to be. After the previously rumored D7500 camera is already officially announced, here is an updated list of what to expect next from Nikon:
