Nikon D5500 now shipping, currently in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: February 5, 2015

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The Nikon D5500 is now shipping worldwide and is currently in stock in many retailers:

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First Nikon D5 rumors

By [NR] admin | Published: February 5, 2015

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Here are the first Nikon D5 camera rumors:

  • New 20MP FX sensor
  • 173 autofocus points
  • Same processor as the D4s
  • Body design similar to the D4s
  • Currently scheduled to be announced in the second half of 2015

With the D5 Nikon is also rumored to announce a new 24-70mm f/2.8 (PF?) VR lens (this lens has been rumored for a while, see also this patent application).

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Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens review (video)

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2015

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There is a new Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens video review on YouTube:

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More details on the new Nikon D810 version designed for astrophotography

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2015

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I received several confirmation on the special Nikon D810 version designed for astrophotography. The official announcement will be early next week, right before the start of the CP+ show in Japan. One of the differences from the regular D810 model will be a 5 stops longer max shutter speed. I am still not sure about the exact naming, but it will probably be D810 following by a letter (maybe D810a for astrophotography?).

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Nikon USA announces “I Am Generation Image” contest

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2015

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Nikon USA announced a new contest where you can win a Nikon  D750 camera plus lenses and be featured as the Next Voice of Generation Image. Here is the full press release:

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Rokinon/Samyang/Walimex 12mm f/2.8 fish-eye lens review

By [NR] admin | Published: February 3, 2015

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Rokinon/Samyang/Walimex 12mm f/2.8 fish-eye lens for Nikon F mount ($499) review by Julian Eichhoff  (Website | Facebook | Twitter):

In September 2014, Samyang announced a 12 mm f2.8 fish-eye lens for full format cameras. At Photokina Cologne, I had the chance to take a peek, but since it was showcased behind glass, I did not learn anything I did not know from the announcement already.

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Since then I have been looking forward to buying that lens. I used to own an 8 mm f/3.5 fish-eye from Samyang for crop cameras, and the lens proved to be a lot of fun. But since there was no adequate full-frame model of such a lens, I stuck to the 8 mm version—until now.

I bought my lens for 550 Euros, which matches the price they told me at the Samyang booth at Photokina. The 12 mm f2.8 fish-eye is branded “WalimexPro”, which is the house-brand of the photo retailer Foto Walser. The lenses all come from the Samyang factory but are sold under different brand names like Walimex, Rokinon, Vivitar, and some others.

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Nikon issues service advisory for the 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens

By [NR] admin | Published: February 3, 2015

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Today Nikon issued service advisory for the 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens ($187) that has to do with failing communication between the lens and camera. Here are the details:

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