Above are the first two pictures of the upcoming Nikon D5 DSLR camera. Compared to the D4s, the new D5 will have a new ISO button on the top plate (instead of MODE), the video record button is moved to the side and there are mic hole above the D5 label. The signature Nikon red swoosh also has a new design. Here is a picture of the D4s for comparison:
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:
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