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Alongside, the new flagship D4, Nikon has announced a new 85mm f/1.8G lens. The new lens offers FX-format coverage for use on both FX cameras like the Nikon D4 and DX cameras like the Nikon D7000.
The Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Lens should be available in March at an initial retail price of $499.95. Check availability on B&H, Amazon and Adorama.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
After many leaks and rumors, Nikon has officially unveiled its new flagship DSLR – the Nikon D4. In several ways, the Nikon D4 exceeds what Canon offers in terms of HDSLR-video features, all the while maintaining a powerfull still-imaging machine as well.
There are plenty of details below; however, expect some up-close action next week at CES 2012.
Check availability at B&H, Amazon and Adorama.
More details in the full press release below. [Read more…]
Lots of leaking on the Nikon D4 around the web today. Basically, all the specs that we’ve heard recently turn out to be the real deal. The price is gonna hurt a bit at $6000. Hopefully, Nikon will keep the D800 in the sub-$3000 market, eh?
Regardless, it looks like the Canon 1D X has a real bit of competition from Nikon now – not to mention that the D4 looks to beat the 1D X to market by a month or so.
Take a look at the specs below to see how closely these cameras match up. [Read more…]
The latest leaks and rumors peg the Nikon D4 for unveiling just prior to CES 2012. A Nikon press invitation (see below) suggests something big is happening on January 6 and Nikon Rumors is convinced that the Nikon D4 with its 16MP FX sensor, XQD card format and lightning-fast frame rate of 11 fps is what’s coming.
That, and the above photo is of the real Nikon D4. [Read more…]
An unofficial Star Wars-themed firmware for the Nikon D5100 is now available. While the firmware gives certain menu settings new names, it serves no functional purpose.
However, it does serve as a bit of encouragement for future enhancements via unofficial firmware upgrades.
Below is an interpretation of the StarWars beta firmware changes: [Read more…]
Looks like another Nikon D800 image may have leaked out. The above image from Nikon Rumors is claimed to be a side view of the Nikon D800, which accompanies the previously-leaked front and rear images.
The Nikon D800 is rumored to be coming in January or February 2012 and features a 36MP full frame image sensor, along with 1080p video capture at 30p, 25p and 24p frame rates.
Nikon Capture NX 2 and ViewNX 2 have received updates that are now available for download. Capture NX 2.3.0 adds 64-bit support, additional Nikon 1 series support and a number of other features and bug fixes.
Additional details are available on Nikon’s website: Capture NX 2.3.0 and ViewNX 2.2.5
It looks like the new Nikon D4 may arrive just prior to CES/PMA 2012. [Read more…]
The Nikon D800 may very well be a 36MP shooter, which is substantially different from the D4 with its rumored 16MP sensor. [Read more…]
The Nikon FT1 lens adapter allows you to use Nikon F-mount lenses on the Nikon 1 Series cameras and provides autofocus with AF-S lenses.
Check out a quick AF test that popped up on YouTube below. [Read more…]