Weekly Nikon news flash #296

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→ 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 underwater housing for Nikon D750 camera
Subal announced underwater housing for the Nikon D750 camera.

Sigma-TC-1401-and-TC-2001-teleconverters
→ Sigma issued a compatibility update on their two new teleconverters: TC-1401 and TC-2001.

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What to expect from Nikon in the first few months of 2015

Nikon Rumors
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:

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Happy New Year and the top 10 most popular NikonRumors posts for 2014

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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:

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Nikon-D750-logo Photokina-2014-logo
Nikon-D4s-DSLR-cameraNikon-D810-camera-with-battery-grip

Nikon-D7200-camera-logo   Nikon-D4s-logo
Nikon-D750-specifications Nikon D750 DSLR camera mockup

  1. Nikon D800/D800E replacement coming in June
  2. Nikon D800s camera preliminary specifications
  3. The upcoming full frame DSLR camera will be called Nikon D750
  4. Another full frame Nikon DSLR camera coming for Photokina
  5. Nikon announces the development of a new D4s camera
  6. Nikon D800/E replacement to be announced on June 26th
  7. Nikon D7200 rumored specifications
  8. Rewind: Nikon D4s specifications
  9. Nikon D750 specifications leaked online
  10. Nikon D750 DSLR camera to be announced in 10 days

Next are the top 10 posts for December, 2014:

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Yongnuo to start producing cheap Nikkor clones in 2015

Yongnuo-Nikkor-lens-clones
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.

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New low price: refurbished Nikon D610 for $1,299.95

Nikon-D610-refurbished-camera-sale
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.

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Nikon is currently investigating the D750 reflection/flare issue

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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:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #295

Rokinon Samyang 135mm lens
→ Rokinon/Samyang are teasing with a new lens (135mm?).

First Nikon 1 V3 price drop in Japan
→ First Nikon 1 V3 price drops are already available in Japan.

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Nikon 1 V3 received the 2014 Design for Asia Silver Award.

Nikon supports AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015.

→ Nikon D7100 – The Pursuit of Passion:

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