Nikon D750 specifications leaked online

By [NR] admin | Published: September 10, 2014

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A quick update on my last post – that Nikon D750 listing also contained some camera specifications. No surprises so far from what I have already been reporting (Google translation):

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Nikon D750 body only price in Germany: 2,149 EUR (around $2,700)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 10, 2014

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Update: see also the Nikon D750 specification listed on the same website.

When you search for “D750” at German price compare website  idealo.de, you will get three results from Calumet Photo Germany with the following prices:

  • Nikon D750 body only: 2,149 EUR (around $2,700)
  • Nikon D750 lens kit with 24-120mm f/4 lens: 2,699 EUR ($3,400)
  • Nikon D750 lens kit with 24-85mm f/3,5 4,5 lens: 2,699 EUR ($3,400)

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Confirmed: Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 is the best performing portrait lens ever tested by DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: September 10, 2014

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DxOmark concluded that the $4,490  Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 lens (announced few days ago) is currently the best performing 85mm portrait lens for Nikon F mount. Here is their conclusion:

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New Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS fisheye full frame lens for Nikon mount announced

By [NR] admin | Published: September 10, 2014

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Samyang announced a new 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS fisheye full frame lens for Nikon F mount. For additional information, including few sample images, visit PhotoRumors.com.

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Nikon D810 cameras with thermal fix are marked with a blue dot on the box

By [NR] admin | Published: September 9, 2014

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After my weekend post, several readers from different countries confirmed that their new Nikon D810 camera they purchased from the new batch do indeed have a blue dot marking on the box to indicate that the thermal fix was already applied. Not all cameras with a blue dot on the box have the black dot inside the tripod socket (this is also based on reports from readers).

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Nikon invitation for press conference on September 12th in Thailand

By [NR] admin | Published: September 8, 2014

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Nikon already sent out press invitation in Thailand for an event on September 12th at 10:30 (Bangkok time). For US readers, the official announcement will be around midnight on September 10th or 11th. I am surprised that Nikon decided to do the press event on a Friday (maybe this is a post-announcement event).

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Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* lens for Nikon F mount officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: September 8, 2014

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The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* lens for Nikon F mount is now officially announced. The lens is available for pre-order at $4,490. For ad additional information, technical specifications and sample images, check this post on PhotoRumors.com.

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