Nikon Rumors

Nikon cannot give a straight answer on their DX strategy

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2015

Maybe is the translation or maybe is just me, but I cannot make any sense from the answers Nikon representatives gave to dpreview during an interview at the CP+ show that just got published online today – see for yourself:

Of course the Nikon D7200 is the best APS-C camera ever tested at DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2015

DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon D7200 DSLR camera ($1,196.95). As expected, the camera scored 1st place in the APS-C category:

Philosophy of Nikkor: Designers’ Voice (video)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 9, 2015

Nikon released a new video where Nikkor lens designers Takayuki Sensui and Toshinori Take talk about features, advantages and challenges when designing interchangeable lenses:

The videos is part of the newly developed www.nikkor.com website where you can find other interesting information on Nikon lenses.

Here is the second new video released today at nikkor.com – THE SETTING UP by Leandro Erlich:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Philosophy of Nikkor, video | 21 Comments

Nikon develops new firmware for the D4s, D810 and D750 DSLR cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: April 9, 2015

Today Nikon distributed a new press release about upcoming firmware updates for the D4s, D810 and D750 DSLR cameras that will bring support for timecode and recording command functions with HDMI output – the cameras will be able to basically communicate with external video recorders.

I am not sure if this is somehow related to the rumors of a new firmware download program which I still think is/was legit.

Here are the full press releases:

Posted in Nikon D4s, Nikon D750, Nikon D810 | Tagged Firmware updates | 93 Comments

Nikon DSLR combo rebates for April

By [NR] admin | Published: April 7, 2015

The Nikon lens only rebates are now gone. Here are the new Nikon combo rebates for April:

Nikon D3200 kits: up to $250 off
Nikon D3300 kits: up to $150 off
Nikon D5300 kits: up to $300 off
Nikon D5500 kits: up to $300 off
Nikon D7100 kits: up to $630 off
Nikon D7200 added with $200 off for the 18-140mm lens kit (2% in rewards)
Nikon D610 kits: up to $800 off
Nikon D750 kits: up to $600 off
Nikon D810 kits: up to $900 off
The Nikon D4s is still $500 off
The Nikon Df is the only DSLR that is selling at full price

The following lenses are included in the Nikon DSLR combo rebates for April:

Similar savings are available also at Adorama and Amazon.

Posted in Deals | Tagged Nikon Rebates | 24 Comments

Rumored Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 lens for Nikon F mount officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: April 7, 2015

Today Lensbaby announced the previously rumored Velvet 56mm f/1.6 lens that will be available for Nikon F mount cameras. Here are the Velvet 56 basic specs and features:

f/1.6-16
1:2 Macro
56mm
62mm filter
Focuses from 5″ from front element to infinity
Metal lens hood included with Velvet 56 lenses for mirrorless cameras only
Dimensions (DSLR) 86mm at infinity to 112mm at Macro, 71.96mm diameter
Dimensions (mirrorless without hood) 94mm Infinity to 120mm at Macro
Weight ~400 grams

The price of the lens is $499.95 and it is currently available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. There is also a Velvet SE (Special Edition) version with clear anodized finish, engraved aperture and focus markings that will retail for $599.95:

Shipping will start on April 13, 2015.