A quick update on my last post – the new Sony XQD M-series memory cards are actually already shipping (thanks Ish). Here is the current pricing and availability:
The new XQD M series memory cards are designed to support the Nikon D5 and D500 cameras.
I received a tip that the first Nikon D5 shipment will come with a Sony 32GB G-Series XQD memory card ($109.95) and a Sony XQD reader ($37.95) included for free, just like the D4 did four years ago. My understanding is that this will be valid for all worldwide shipments and is not specific to a region.
The new line of Sony XQD memory cards will be available at the end of May are now available.
UK dealers have confirmed that the D5 will start shipping around March 18th.
Nikon D5 pre-order links: B&H | Adorama | Amazon | BestBuy | WEX Photographic | Jessops.
There are some new Nikon refurbished listings in the US:
More refurbished Nikon gear is available at: Amazon, B&H, Adorama, eBay, Cameta Camera and BuyDig.
More Nikon deals and rebates are available here.
I already mentioned that the upcoming Nikon compact cameras with fixed lens and 1″ sensor will have an optional EVF that will attach to the hot shoe. I received some more details on the EVF: it will be a 2,350k dots OLED EVF. For comparison, two of the best EVF I’ve seen so far are 4.4MP (Leica SL) and 3.68MP (Leica Q).
Picture: adjustable EVF Nikon patent from 2011.
Both Sigma and Tamron have teasers for new lenses that will be announced for the 2016 CP+ show:
→ The latest Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 ZF.2 lens for Nikon F mount is now in stock.
→ Nikon’s schedule for The Photography Show announced.
→ This is the Nikon booth at the 2016 CP+ show in Japan.
→ An article on ABC News Australia talks about worker exploitation. Nikon got a C grade.
→ Few reports form the recent Nikon D5/D500 events:
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens review by Mohammed Ahmedullah:
I am a writer-photographer based in India and contribute articles to local travel magazines and newspapers on wildlife. I recently bought a Nikon 200-500 F5.6 lens and used it for an assignment on bird photography. Below are my observations:
Ergonomics: The 200-500 F5.6 balances well on my Nikon D800 camera. You can use the tripod mount as a grip while walking. I usually place the camera in front and the lens at the rear so that the lens does not get scratched against thorny bushes. The weight of the lens plus camera is around 3 kilos but the perfect weight distribution in front and rear of the tripod collar/handgrip feels like a lot less. I have walked for 4-5 hours in the jungle with this combination.
