Weekly Nikon news flash #259

By [NR] admin | Published: April 12, 2014

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→ The UK pre-orders for the new Nikon 1 J4 camera are now live at Jessops. The camera will not be available for sale in the US, but soon you will be able to purchase one from DigitalRev (they ship to the US).

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→ A Nikon 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens in mint condition is now listed on eBay for $16,999.00 (MSRP: $17,896.95)

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→ Phottix released v3.21 firmware upgrade for the Phottix Mitros TTL flashes for Nikon.

→ “Dedicated” by Corey Rich is now online (shot entirely on the new Nikon D4s camera):

→ Nikon D4s and V3 cameras at the 2014 NAB show:

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Pricing and availability of the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO (Model B016) lens for Nikon mount

By [NR] admin | Published: April 12, 2014

Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO (Model B016) lens Nikon mount
Right after Nikon announced the new 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens, Tamron published the price and availability of their 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO (Model B016) lens for Nikon mount:

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Refurbish Nikon D4 on sale for $4,249

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2014

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Ebay (via Roberts Camera) currently has refurbished Nikon D4 cameras for $4,249 with 180 days warranty and free shipping. This is a pretty good deal considering the original D4 price ($5,996.95) and the current D4s price ($6,496.95). FYI: Amazon still has some new D4 cameras in stock for $6,199.00 (via third party reseller).

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens now available for pre-order at $949

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2014

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The US price of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will be $949 (as previously reported). B&H is currently taking pre-orders for the Nikon version.

Update: Adorama and Amazon are now also taking pre-orders.

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art pricing and shipping info

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

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The pricing of the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will officially be announced tonight, but rumors already point to a $1,000 price tag (maybe even in the $900 range in the US). Shipping will start on April 25 for the Canon version, the Nikon mount will be released later.  The first 50mm Art review from SLRgear is very positive – they compared the Sigma lens with the Zeiss Otus and posted their findings here:

“All competing lenses from Canon and Nikon fell short when compared to the resolving power of the 50mm Art. Compared to the mighty Zeiss 55mm ƒ/1.4 Otus, the Sigma holds its own, displaying nearly identical results!”

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Nikon 1 J4, Coolpix S810c cameras and Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens officially announced

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

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Nikon officially announced a new Android based Coolpix camera, the new Nikon 1 J4 and the 18-300mm DX lens:

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Nikon 1 J4:  additional info | sample images | more sample images on flickr (the J4 was not announced in the US)

Nikon Coolpix S810c
Nikon Coolpix S810c: price: $349.00 | available also in black  | additional info | detailed specs | pre-order

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Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens: price: $896.95 | additional info | detailed specs | sample images | pre-order

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Two new Nikon 1 accessories were also introduced outside the US: WP-N3 waterproof case and SB-N10 underwater speedlight.

Nikon 1 J4 promo video:

Nikon 1 J4 sample video:

Press releases:

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Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 circular fisheye lens with Nikon mount announced

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

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Lensbaby announced a new 5.8mm f/3.5 circular fisheye lens for Nikon mount ($299.95). For additional information including specifications and sample images, visit PhotoRumors.

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