Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
New rumors suggest that Nikon will (finally) release full frame mirrorless camera with a traditional F mount later this year or in early 2016. The camera is rumored to be small and similar in size to the Olympus OM-D E-M1. Additionally, it is rumored to offer no EVF and is currently being field tested. [Read more…]
Ahead of NAB 2015, Nikon has announced that it is developing new firmware for the Nikon D4S, D810 and D750 that allows the Atomos Shogun or Ninja 2 HDMI recorders to recognize the start/stop recording commands from the camera. [Read more…]
Nikon has announced the Nikon 1 J5 compact interchangeable lens camera. It features a 20.8MP BSI sensor and is capable of shooting 20fps with full AF. [Read more…]
Memory cards matter quite a bit when it comes to your expectations and experience with a DSLR. The Nikon D5500 accepts most modern SD cards, including SDHC and SDXC cards, and takes advantage the speed boost from UHS-I (Ultra-High Speed Type I bus) cards. For a broader explanation of SD card types and designations, see my prior article Demystifying SD Cards.
Below, I have tested a few different memory cards in the Nikon D5500 to demonstrate the positive effects of buying a more capable memory card and to highlight some specifications of particular cards that might make them a better fit for the D5500 and similar cameras. [Read more…]
The Nikon D5500 is a great little camera that bridges the gap between true beginner and the well-established photographer. It can work on either end of that spectrum and fits the needs of a variety of photographers in-between. As the D5xxx series continues to slowly evolve, this one reminds me of just how far we’ve come in the past six or eight years of DSLRs.
I’m working on a full review but I wanted to share some real world photos that I’ve shot with the D5500 ahead of that review. [Read more…]
B&H has the Nikon D7200 now in stock with free next day delivery. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
B&H has the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC lens for Nikon with focus confirm chip back in stock for $349 with free expedited shipping. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
A recently published patent application reveals a new version of the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens for the Nikon 1 system. The optical formula in the patent focuses on make the lens more compact to accommodate the smaller Nikon 1 system.
Of course, the patent was just published on only filed back in October 2014, so don’t expect the lens anytime soon since the current version just started shipping a few months ago (it was announced in March 2014 alongside the Nikon 1 V3) and is still not regularly in stock (currently backordered at B&H).
[via USPTO]
The Nikon D7200 body and kit with the 18-140mm VR lens are now available for pre-order. The new camera is expected to ship in next month. You can pre-order both options on a first-come, first-served basis here at B&H Photo.
Nikon has announced its new COOLPIX P900 with a crazy 83x optical zoom lens for a 24-2000mm equivalent zoom range. And with Nikon’s Dynamic Fine Zoom feature, the P900 can deliver up to a 166x zoom range (24-4000mm equivalent). [Read more…]