Nikon Japan announced the shipping date for the D810a DSLR designed for astrophotography: May 28th,2015.
The camera was announced on February 6th and is currently available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H, Adorama, Jessops and WEX.
Additional information on the D810a can be found here.
You can also read Nikon’s article “Using the D810A DSLR for Deep Space and Nebulae Astrophotography”.
Nikon published their financial results for the year (ended on March 31, 2015). Here are the Imaging business details:
Sales and income declined 15% and 12% respectively, year on year due to delayed market recovery in China and Europe. Operating income ratio posted 9.7%, exceeding the previous year ratio (9.4%) and the revised forecast (9.0%). Digital camera ― interchangeable lens type and interchangeable lens did not reach the forecasted volume and sales fell short of achieving the revised forecast. But, operating income posted better-than-forecasted result.
The new financial estimation for next year are (ending March 31, 2016):
“Nikon AF modes explained” is a new article by Steve Perry (website | YouTube | Facebook). You can check also his previous [NR] posts here:
Have you ever wondered if you’re getting the most out of Nikon’s AF system?
Sure, AF modes may not generate the kind of anxiety that keeps you up till the wee hours of the morning, but it is something to consider. After all, we put a lot of time and effort into our photographs and I doubt you’ll ever run across a photographer who wouldn’t appreciate a higher keeper rate.
However, Nikon’s AF can be a double-edged sword. There are a myriad of options that cover just about any AF situation you may find yourself struggling with. However, knowing which combination of settings to select can sometimes be tougher than cracking the combination at Fort Knox.
I mean, when should you switch from Single Point AF to Dynamic 9, 21, or 51 AF? For that matter, should you be using Dynamic AF or Group AF – or switching between the two? What about 3D AF?
Nikon released firmware update v1.1 for the Nikon Coolpix P900 camera ($596.95) that addresses the following issues, which could occur when the eye sensor was used to switch between the monitor and electronic viewfinder displays:
Time for another “what to expect” post:
→ Nikon Coolpix camera with a large sensor:
Q: Any new Coolpix A? Any plans to respond to Canon and Sony’s 1-inch sensor fixed-lens compact cameras?
A: Sony’s 1-inch CSC is definitely very successful. We will have a competing product in the future.
→ Nikon D5: the D5 is rumored to have 15 fps continuous shooting rate. The official announcement will most likely be at the next CES show in January 2016.
The Nikon Coolpix A camera is now listed as discontinued on the official Nikon Japan website (it was already removed from their online store few weeks ago). It seems that all the good deals are also gone: B&H still has few at $449, eBay prices start at $399.
→ Phottix announced firmware update for the Phottix Odin TTL flash trigger for Nikon.
→ Tokina released additional details for their new AT-X 24-70 f/2.8 PRO FX full frame lens.
→ Apple released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility 6.04 with support for the Nikon D7200 camera.
→ Iridient Developer v3.0.2 released with support for the Nikon 1 J5.
→ The latest Nikon deals (updated weekly):
| Refurbished (US warranty) | Grey market (no US warranty) |
| Nikon D3200: $279 Nikon D3300 two lens kit: $519 Nikon D7000 two lens kit: $499 Nikon D610: $1,149 Nikon D800: $1,769 Nikon D800E: $1998.88 Nikon 70-200mm f/4G: $1,199.95 | Nikon D3200 kens kit: $299 Nikon D5200 lens kit: $399.99 Nikon D7200: $917.73 Nikon D810: $2,249 Nikon 24-120mm f/4: $584 Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX: $139.99 |
| Full US warranty |
| Nikon WP-N1 waterproof housing for J1: 96.95 ($650 off) Nikon Coolpix AW130 is now $50 off Nikkor 50mm f/1.4: $349 ($136 off) Nikon D610 with free MB-D14 grip at Adorama & B&H Nikon D750 with free 12 months CC subscription Nikon D750/D610 with free Shure VP83 microphone Nikon Df with free GP-1A GPS & WU-1a wireless adapters |
