Nikon USA currently lists the D300s as an “Archived” DSLR on the Nikon USA website – even though you can still buy a new Nikon D300s at retail stores. [Read more…]
Nikon D400 Coming in August/September?
Every few months we hear a little murmur about a Nikon D400 down the road. The latest rumors point to a possibility of announcement later this summer – maybe August or September. [Read more…]
Nikon D300, D300s, D700 and P7700 Firmware Updates
Nikon has released firmware updates for the Nikon D300, D300s, D700 and P7700.
The firmware updates for the D300, D300s and D700 add support for the new Nikon 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens.
The firmware update for the Nikon Coolpix P7700 includes the following improvements:
When shooting with shooting mode set to M (manual) with Flash, and the ISO sensitivity set to Auto, ISO 80-200, ISO 80-400, or ISO 80-800, ISO sensitivity was sometimes not locked at ISO 80 and a different ISO sensitivity was sometimes applied. This issue has been resolved.
You can download the firmware updates here at Nikon’s website.
Nikon: “D7100 Does NOT Replace D300s” . . . D400 Inbound?
When the D7100 was announced, it sure seemed like it was positioned as a replacement for both the D7000 and the D300s. Nikon USA even said as much – calling it the flagship DX-format camera.
Nikon Europe has responded directly to questions regarding the D7100’s placement in its DSLR lineup. [Read more…]
Nikon DSLR Announcement Pegged for August 24, 2011 – D4, D800 and D400 Rumored as Possibilities
Since we’re getting into camera launch season, it should come as no surprise to start hearing little trickles of details from manufacturers on their upcoming products. [Read more…]
Nikon D4 and D400 Due Next Month
In what could be the biggest camera launch of the year, one of Nikon Rumors’ sources has tipped the launch of the Nikon D4 and D400 for August.
Given the coming Sony A77 with a 24MP sensor, it is most likely that the D400 will sport the same 24MP APS-C sensor but labeled with the ubiquitous “Developed by Nikon” asterisk seen in recent Nikon pro-DSLR specs. The D400 will almost certainly feature 1080p video to follow the recent trend of Nikon DSLRs. Hopefully, the D400 will avoid the cumbersome aperture adjustment problem that made the Nikon D7000 more frustrating for video capture.
As for the Nikon D4, [Read more…]
Nikon DSLR and Lens Rebates Now at B&H
Amazon posted the new Nikon DSLR and lens rebates a week or so ago. Now it looks like B&H has gotten in on the deals too.
Here’s the link to B&H’s Nikon rebate page for more.
Mastering the Nikon D300/D300S – New Book
Mastering the Nikon D300/D300S is a new book from photographer Darrell Young, which goes beyond the manual and guides Nikon D300 and D300S users through the capabilities of these cameras.
Mastering the Nikon D300/D300S carries a retail price of $34.95; however, it is currently available from Amazon.com for $23.07.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Nikon 85mm f/1.4G Sample Images
Photography Bay reader and Flickr user, Mister Le, passed along these sample images earlier this week. The were captured using a Nikon D300s and the new 85mm f/1.4G AF-S lens.
You can click on any of the images to go to the Flickr page and view larger sizes or connect with Mister Le. [Read more…]
Canon EOS 7D Review
The Canon EOS 7D is a 18-megapixel DSLR featuring an APS-C format CMOS sensor. At the time of its release, the 7D is situated in the EOS lineup between the 50D and the 5D Mark II.
The Canon 7D brings a number of improvements and new features to the Canon prosumer lineup. Taking these advancements into account, Canon has finally produced a DSLR whose specs outshine its Nikon counterpart – in this case the Nikon D300s. [Read more…]