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Firmware update version 1.3 for the Nikon Coolpix P900 camera now available

Nikon released firmware version 1.3 for the Coolpix P900 camera that fixes the issue with some Points of Interest (POI) in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan not being displaying correctly. A reader informed me yesterday that Amazon received a new P900 shipment that was user to fulfill existing pre-orders. Third party resellers (with US warranty) currently have […]

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Nikon P900 camera now in stock

The Nikon P900 camera is currently in stock at BestBuy. The P900 has been out of stock pretty much since it was announced. If you have not yet seen the 83x zoom capabilities (2000mm) of this camera, check out this post. BestBuy allows you to oder online and pick up the camera at your local store. […]

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Nikon launched a new astrophotography website

Nikon launched a new website called “Step into the world of astrophotography, with a Nikon camera“. Some of the discussed topics are: Step into the world of astrophotography with Nikon Recommended NIKKOR lenses Astrophotography: a primer An array of stars awaits your challenge Advanced steps: with an astronomical telescope Message for beginners, from an astrophotographer In addition […]

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Nikon Coolpix P900 camera now in stock at BestBuy

The hard to find Nikon Coolpix P900 super zoom camera is currently in stock at BestBuy – shipping is marked as “usually leaves our warehouse in 1 business day“. If you have not yet seen the zoom capabilities of this camera, check out this post.

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New firmware updates for the Nikon Coolpix P900 and S6700 cameras

Nikon released firmware update 1.2 for the Coolpix P900 (still out of stock, except on eBay) and 1.1 for the Coolpix S6700 cameras:

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Mind-boggling 83x zoom video taken with the Nikon Coolpix P900 camera shows the earth’s rotation

This is another mind-boggling video taken with the $600 Nikon Coolpix P900 camera at 83x zoom that actually captured the earth’s rotation:

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Nikon apologizes for not being able to keep up with the Coolpix P900 demand

Nikon Japan issues an official apology on their website for not being able to keep up with the demand for the Coolpix P900 camera that has been out of stock for months. Nikon promised to speed-up the production, but did not give a specific availability date. UPDATE: the Nikon P900 camera is currently in stock at […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #316

→ White Knight Press has released its newest camera guide book: Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P610: Getting the Most from Nikon’s Superzoom Digital Camera. → Topaz Simplify plugin is 30% off till the end of May. → New Gariz Alcantara AT-DFCG half case for Nikon Df camera announced. → New Meyer Optik Goerlitz […]

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Firmware update v1.1 for Nikon Coolpix P900 camera now available

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: Images would not display or be saved correctly The camera would freeze or stop working

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This is what the Nikon Coolpix P900 camera’s 83x zoom at 2000mm looks like

This is not normal: a 2000mm handheld camera. Check out the attached pictures taken with the new Nikon Coolpix P900 and its 83x optical zoom (24-2000mm equivalent) – you can hardly see what’s in the frame before zooming in:

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