Nikon Rumors

New Nikon D750 service advisory: possible image shading from shutter

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

Today Nikon issued a new service advisory for the Nikon D750 camera involving possible image shading from shutter. You can check if your camera’s serial number is affected here (updated: here is the link the US page). Additional information:

Posted in Nikon D750| Tagged Nikon D750 reflection flare issue, Nikon service advisory| 94 Comments

Available third party software solutions based on Nikon’s SDK

By [NR] admin | Published: July 8, 2015

Here are some of the third party Nikon software solutions I have covered over the years. I believe most (if not all) of them are based on Nikon’s SDK. Almost all of them are free:

Nikon Camera Control software (tethering, remote camera control and more)

DigiCamControl (open source tethering software)

Nikontrol 3K (remote control for PC)

Posted in Nikon Software| Tagged Free Nikon Software, Nikon Picture Control Editor, Nikon SDK| 24 Comments

Nikon 1 J5 camera tested at DxOMark

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

DxOMark tested the Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera. This is their conclusion:

Posted in Nikon 1| Tagged DxoMark test results, Nikon 1 J5| 70 Comments

Grey market Nikon D810 now $2,099.99

By [NR] admin | Published: July 6, 2015

I believe this is a new low price for a grey market Nikon D810 DSLR camera – currently listed on eBay for $2,099.99. Limited quantities available (186 sold so far), free shipping, 30 days return policy, 1 year store warranty.

Posted in Deals, Nikon D810| 75 Comments

Did Nikon increase the price of lenses in the US?

By [NR] admin | Published: July 6, 2015

It seems that Nikon quietly increased the prices of many (all?) Nikkor lenses in the US at the end of June – here are few examples sent by a reader who actually tracks the prices over time (based on B&H listings):

Nikkor AF line:

24-85mm f/2.8-4: $670 to $742
80-200mm f/2.8: $1,099 to $1,222
16mm f/2.8 fisheye: $899 to $997
20mm f/2.8: $549 to $622
24mm f/2.8: $360 to $392
28mm f/2.8: $274 to $287
50mm f/1.8: $120 to $132
105mm f/2 DC: $1,079 to $1,197
135mm f/2: $1,299 to $1,392
180mm f/2.8: $899 to $1,002

Nikkor AF-S line:

17-35mm f/2.8: $1,759 to $1,952
200-400mm f/4: $6,299 to $6,997
24mm f/1.4: $1,929 to $2,197
35mm f/1.4: $1,619 to $1,797
50mm f/1.4: $419 to $482
85mm f/1.4: $1,599 to $1,697
200mm f/2: $5,800 to $5,997
300mm f/2.8: $5,719 to $5,897

Nikkor DX line:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikon price increase| 77 Comments

First Nikkor AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens review is out

By [NR] admin | Published: July 6, 2015

The Czech blog nikonblog.cz (I believe this is an official Nikon website) published their review of the Nikkor AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens ($1,066.95) which includes full sized JPEG and RAW files available for download.

Form the above pictures you can also see the new lens hood design I reported about last month.

Update: more reviews of the lens can be found at mobile01.com (Google translation), foto-info.si (Google translation) and makofoto.cz.

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR| 83 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #322

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

First a quick note: I will be traveling in the next 2 weeks and will have limited Internet service. Some email responses and posts might be slightly delayed.

→ The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 1:1 macro lens for Nikon F mount is now available for pre-order at B&H.