→ You can get the Nikon EN-EL20 battery for $14.99 at Best Buy (add to cart to see the discounted price). The EN-EL20 battery is used in the Nikon Coolpix A, Nikon 1 AW1, S1, J1, J2 and J3 cameras.
→ Subal announced underwater housing for the Nikon D750 camera.
→ Sigma issued a compatibility update on their two new teleconverters: TC-1401 and TC-2001.
The first Nikon’s announcement for 2015 will be either on or around January 5th (for the CES show in Vegas) or on/around January 16th, 2015. Another round of new products could also be introduced for the CP+ show in February. A quick rumors recap on what to expect from Nikon in the next few months:
Wishful thinking/don’t hold your breath rumors:
Happy New Year to all readers, forum members and contributors!
We are continuing our tradition with the top 10 most popular NikonRumors posts for 2014:
Next are the top 10 posts for December, 2014:
The Hong Kong based company Yongnuo is rumored to start making cheap Nikon lens clones by the end of 2015. They are already producing several lenses that are almost identical to existing Canon models. Yongnuo products are currently available for sale at Amazon, B&H and eBay.
After the last Nikon D610 price drop, there is a new low price on refurbished D610 cameras – currently $1,299.95 at B&H (was $1,439.95 back in November).
Refurbished Nikon D800 cameras are currently selling for $2,089.
More refurbished Nikon gear is available at Adorama, B&H and Cameta Camera.
The current Nikon instant rebates are set to expire on January 3rd, 2015.
Today Nikon issued an official statement on the Nikon D750 reflection/flare issue I reported over a month ago:
We have received indications from some users that when photographing scenes in which a bright light source, such as the sun or high-intensity lighting, is at a certain position along the top border of the frame, flare with an unnatural shape may sometimes occur in images captured with the D750 digital SLR camera.
We are currently looking into measures to address this issue. Further details will be announced as soon as they are determined.
Here is some additional information I received in the last few days:
→ Rokinon/Samyang are teasing with a new lens (135mm?).
→ First Nikon 1 V3 price drops are already available in Japan.
→ Nikon 1 V3 received the 2014 Design for Asia Silver Award.
→ Nikon supports AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015.
→ Nikon D7100 – The Pursuit of Passion:
