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Nikon D7500: What you need to know

12 Apr

Nikon D7500: What you need to know

The Nikon D7200 was, and still is, an extremely capable camera. So for Nikon to truly make its successor worth its salt, something other than a granular update was needed. Fortunately, the new Nikon D7500 features enough improvements, including a lot of tech pulled from the APS-C flagship D500, that all signs point to it being the successor we’d hoped for.

After all, it uses the same 20.9MP sensor with no optical low pass filter as the D500, as well as its Expeed 5 image processor. This new processor is 30% faster than the Expeed 4 processor in the D7200, a speed advantage that gives the D7500 a leg up in a few key areas like: burst speed, buffer depth, video capability and native ISO sensitivity.

Nikon D7500: What you need to know

Before we jump into tech specs, let’s talk about the body of the D7500, because some minor changes should add up to an improved user experience, including a 3.2” 922k-dot tilting touch LCD. Sure it’s slightly lower resolution than the 1.2M-dot LCD of the D7200, but the touch capabilities are a welcomed inclusion. They can be used for selecting an AF point in live view, or navigating the camera menus.

The D7500 is also 35 g / 1.2 oz lighter than its predecessor and its body is slightly more narrow. The slimmer body design results in a marginally deeper grip. Weather-sealing on the camera has also been beefed up over its predecessor, though the camera loses its second memory card slot.

Nikon D7500: What you need to know

The D7500 is now capable of 4K video capture in 30, 25 and 24p. Users can now also shoot 4K UHD timelapses. But don’t expect your lenses to offer the same field of view when shooting video as they do for stills, because like the D500, the camera uses a 1.5x crop of the sensor when capturing 4K (that’s a total crop factor of 2.25x relative to full-frame). Recording time is similarly cut off at 29:59.

That processing speed boost also translates to an increased burst rate of 8 fps (up from 6 fps on the D7200) with a buffer depth of 50 14-bit Raw files or 100+ full-size JPEGs. The ISO range is 100-51,200, and expandable from ISO 50 to 1.6M – the same as the D500.

Nikon D7500: What you need to know

When shooting in movie mode, users can make use of both Auto ISO as well as power aperture to maintain exposure in a smooth manner. The camera also features helpful video tools like a flat picture profile (similar to log gamma) and zebras. In addition to 4K it can also shoot Full HD in 60p down to 24p, with no additional crop. And when in HD capture there is an electronic VR option to help stabilize footage. Users can also use Nikon’s Active D-Lighting (in HD only).

Nikon D7500: What you need to know

Other gains from the D500 includes its 180k-pixel RGB metering sensor for more accurate focus tracking and metering. The D7500 also now offers Nikon’s much-loved highlight-weighted metering mode.

Not everything is borrowed from its big brother though: The D7500 uses the same 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type points as its predecessor, as opposed to the 153-point AF module found in the D500. That means more potential for hunting in challenging light with off-center points. It also does not support UHS II media, like the D500.

Nikon D7500: What you need to know

Despite using the same AF system as the D7200, there are important improvements to the overall AF experience. For instance the camera gains the D5/D500’s ability to fine-tune lens precision using Live View, thanks to ‘Auto AF Fine Tune’.

And the updated 180k-pixel RGB metering sensor should allow for very precise subject (including face) recognition and tracking to maintain focus on subjects that move, even erratically, around the frame. Additionally, the camera gains Nikon’s group area AF mode.

Nikon D7500: What you need to know

Users can record 4K UHD directly to an external recorder via HDMI out, while also capturing compressed 4K to a memory card. The camera also offers a USB 2.0, microphone, headphone and a remote control port.

The D7500 is also now compatible with Nikon’s radio transmitters for flash control.

Nikon D7500: What you need to know

The viewfinder remains the same as its predecessor, offering .94x magnification with nearly 100% coverage. Like the D500, the viewfinder uses an OLED info display for easy viewing.

The camera’s shutter is rated for 150k shots and now features a shutter monitor, which automatically adjust shutter speeds to keep them accurate.

Nikon D7500: What you need to know

SnapBridge compatibility should come as no surprise in the D7500: it offers both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for transmitting images and shooting remotely. However NFC has been removed. Speaking of transmitting images, the D7500 now offers an in-camera batch Raw processing option.

Nikon D7500: What you need to know

There is also a new Multiple Exposure mode that combines 10 images into one (but saves each of the 10 images individually as well). As well as a new Auto Picture Control function that analyzes the scene to provide a pleasing tone curve.

Other improvements come in the form of a new battery, the EN-EL15a, which apparently manages power better than previous EN-EL15 batteries. Fortunately it is both backward and forward compatible. Less fortunate: the D7500 offers lower battery life than the D7200: CIPA rated 950 shots per charge vs 1110.

Nikon D7500: What you need to know

The Nikon D7500 will be available this coming summer for a body-only price of $ 1250 and a kitted with the Nikkor 12-140mm F3.5-5.6 ED VR for $ 1750.

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Nikon Museum 100th Anniversary Special Exhibition showcases prototype cameras

12 Apr

The Nikon Museum has launched its second 100th Anniversary Special Exhibition called ‘Prototype Cameras — Developers’ Memories.’ This exhibit, which will be running from April 4th through July 1st, showcases about 40 of the maker’s prototype cameras spanning dates from the 1940s through the 1980s, including its notable Nikon Model I Prototype 1 unit.

This exhibition includes rare prototypes of cameras that never entered mass production, says Nikon, giving the general public a chance to check out cameras otherwise sealed away from public view. The museum is also offering special commentaries for the Nikon F3 prototype and the Nikon F prototype from 1975 and 1957, respectively. Those commentaries are by Nikon’s Imaging Product R&D Laboratory lab manager Tetsuro Goto.

The Nikon Museum is located in Shinagawa, Tokyo. Those unable to make the trip in person can check out photos of the museum and the prototype exhibition here.

Via: NikonRumors

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Nikon centralizes optical engineering departments from across the business

04 Apr

Nikon Corporation has announced that it is to bring all of its optical engineering facilities under one roof with the establishment of a single division to service the needs of the whole organization. The plan aims to centralize the company’s optical skills from each of its business units so information, technology and knowledge can be shared to make the whole company more effective. The Optical Engineering Division will be under the control of the main Nikon company, Tochigi Nikon Corporation.

The creation of the new division is part of Nikon’s restructuring plan that has seen concerted efforts to streamline the business after its previous restructure didn’t produce the results it needed. Nikon says that optics are its principle strength and this reorganization will help it to make the most of its resources. There is also a suggestion that having all the optical engineering in one place will help the company respond to variances in demand for certain products, which may help to elevate shortages of new releases.

Press release

Establishment of the Optical Engineering Division, aggregating all optical engineering functions to create new value

Nikon Corporation (Kazuo Ushida, President, Tokyo) announced today that the establishment of the Optical Engineering Division on April 1, 2017. Aggregating all the optical engineering functions distributed in each division is intended to create a synergistic effect and enhance multifunctionality, as well as enabling flexible deployment of resources to the area as necessary so as not to miss any business opportunity.

This new Optical Engineering Division is an organization that aggregates lens, mechanical and system engineering functions related to optical equipment and optical solutions. Superior technology and knowledge with respect to optical engineering maintained in each division will now be accumulated and evolved in the Optical Engineering Division to develop optical products that create new value.

In our restructuring plan, announced in November 2016, we decided to restructure our group companies to enhance manufacturing technology of optical components that are our core competence and a differentiator from our competitors. All the functions related to the manufacturing technology of optical components, which were previously owned by Nikon Corporation and our group companies, have now been brought together at Tochigi Nikon Corporation, our consolidated subsidiary, which started operation on February 1, 2017.

In addition to these advances for manufacturing technology of optical components, the newly established Optical Engineering Division will further improve our greatest strength, optical technology, by aggregating optical engineering functions, thereby helping to maximize our products’ competitiveness.

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Nikon formally announces 100th anniversary products, still no word on pricing

03 Apr

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Nikon has formally announced a range of special-edition products to mark the company’s 100th anniversary. First shown at the CP+ show back in February, we’ll have to wait until June for pricing and availability information.

The 100th anniversary products include gunmetal gray versions of the company’s premium D5 and D500 DSLRs, alongside the ‘holy trinity’ of F2.8 zooms, and special editions of Nikon’s WX 7×50 IF and WX 10×50 IF binoculars. 

Press release:

NIKON 100TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE MODELS

TOKYO (April 3, 2017 at 12:01 A.M. EDT) — Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of commemorative models and goods celebrating Nikon’s 100th Anniversary, which falls on July 25, 2017. These special items will be available only in limited quantities; More information including prices and availabilty will be announced in June 2017.

Since its establishment (as Nippon Kogaku K.K.) in 1917, Nikon has provided the world with unique value through its optical products based on optical and precision technologies. 100th anniversary commemorative models have been planned and developed with the tradition and advanced technologies, which have always led the times, that Nikon has cultivated over the past 100 years at their foundation, but they also incorporate the thanks and hope we feel looking toward the next 100 years. All commemorative items with the 100th Anniversary logo and special finishes and features that give them an even more elegant look and feel will be released. They are commemorative editions of our two flagship digital SLR cameras, a commemorative edition of the ultimate NIKKOR lens in our series of f/2.8 maximum aperture lenses, a commemorative set of three NIKKOR lenses, and finally, commemorative editions of three binoculars. In addition to the 100th anniversary commemorative models, we are also preparing a special collection of commemorative goods.

See our 100th Anniversary site for further details.?

D5 100th Anniversary Edition

The D5 is Nikon’s flagship FX-format digital SLR camera. It has supported the work of professional photographers in such fields as press, sports, and nature photography, and has also aided in activities related to the study and exploration of space. The D5 100th Anniversary Edition, in which the heritage of a flagship model is embodied, has a dark metallic gray finish and a stamp on the bottom noting Nikon’s contribution to the study and exploration of space. An anniversary booklet detailing Nikon’s contributions to the study and exploration of space is also included.

D500 100th Anniversary Edition

The D500 is the DX-format flagship that offers both agility and highly precise rendering. With its metallic gray finish and commemorative logo, the 100th Anniversary Edition combines an elegant look and feel with practicality. It comes with an exclusive metal case that has a plate on which the commemorative logo and serial number are engraved. The case contains a commemorative body cap and a commemorative leather strap embossed with the commemorative logo. 

NIKKOR 70-200E 100th Anniversary Edition

This is the 100th anniversary edition of the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR, a fast telephoto zoom lens that has been well received for its ability to offer both superior agility and excellent optical performance since its release in 2016. The commemorative lens comes with the individual glass elements that make up the internal workings of the lens, as well as a special stand and case for displaying them, providing those who purchase and use the lens with a sense of just how the lens achieves its characteristic rendering. 

NIKKOR Triple F2.8 Zoom Lens Set 100th Anniversary Edition

NIKKOR lenses have become synonymous with Nikon’s optical technologies. The NIKKOR Triple F2.8 Zoom Lens Set 100th Anniversary Edition is a set of three f/2.8 maximum aperture zoom lenses that best represent the NIKKOR name. The set is comprised of the wide-angle AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, the normal AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR, and the telephoto AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR. The same commemorative serial number is engraved on all three lenses. 

WX 7×50 IF and WX 10×50 IF 100th Anniversary Editions

The WX 7×50 IF and WX 10×50 IF 100th Anniversary Editions are commemorative editions of models in the new ultra-wide field of view WX series (WX 7×50 IF, WX 10×50 IF), which offer incredibly wide fields of view with sharp and clear viewing all the way to field edges. The special commemorative logo is printed on the bottom of the binocular’s central shaft, and an exclusive serial number is stamped on the top of the central shaft. What’s more, in addition to the usual strap supplied with the binoculars, the 100th anniversary commemorative models also come with a WX leather strap embossed with the commemorative logo. 

8×30 E II 100th Anniversary Edition

This is a commemorative edition of the Nikon 8×30E II, a binocular with an orthodox and classic design used and loved by many over the years since its release. Its 63.2° apparent field of view is realistic, and the application of a multilayer film coating to all lens and prism surfaces ensures that the field of view is bright and clear. The commemorative edition has an exclusive metallic gray finish, and the commemorative logo is printed on it. In addition, it comes with a special strap and case.

100th anniversary commemorative goods
Nikon 100th Anniversary Crystal Creation Nikon Model I

This is an elegant and beautiful crystal reproduction* created by Swarovski, the world’s leading crystal manufacturer, in commemoration of Nikon’s 100th anniversary. 

Nikon 100th Anniversary Pin Collection

This collection of lapel pins representing Nikon’s most historic and popular products, as well as the corporate logo, looks back at Nikon’s 100-year journey through light. 

Nikon 100th Anniversary Premium Camera Strap

This premium camera strap is made entirely of the best Italian leather that only improves with use and age. 

Nikon 100th Anniversary Miniature Nikon F Camera

The historic Nikon F, Nikon’s first flagship model and the camera that set the standard for single-lens reflex cameras around the world, is faithfully reproduced with this 1/2-scale model. 

More information will be available in June.

See our 100th Anniversary site for further details. 

Nikon 100th Year Anniversary

Since the company was established in 1917, Nikon has cultivated its status as a pioneer of optical technologies around the world. Guided by a corporate philosophy of “Trustworthiness and Creativity,” Nikon provides a wide range of products and services globally by harnessing advanced opto-electronics and precision technologies. Nikon is proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2017. 

*Swarovski is a trademark or registered trademark of Swarovski AG.

Specifications, design, product name and supplied accessories may differ by country or area. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacture.

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Throwback Thursday: Nikon D70

30 Mar

In 2004 I had to make the same grueling decision as many fellow photographers: Canon EOS 300D (Digital Rebel) or Nikon D70 – which one was to become my first digital SLR? The Canon, which had been launched in August 2003 was the first true consumer-level DSLR and had been on my wish list for a few months when, in January 2004, Nikon threw a curve ball and launched a direct competitor to the EOS 300D: the D70, the company’s first sub-$ 1000 digital SLR.

The D70 shared quite a lot with its 2-year-older sibling D100, including a six megapixel CCD sensor and the MultiCAM 900 autofocus system. It did not have the option to attach a hand grip and came with fewer custom functions and a plastic body but offered better  performance as well as improved image sharpness and detail when compared to its more expensive cousin. 

The D70 also had more manual controls and was more customizable than the Canon EOS 300D. After reading Phil Askey’s D70 review in April 2004 it quickly became clear to me that the D70 was the way to go. Phil wrote in his article that the Nikon D70 was ‘a camera which is a significant step ahead of the EOS 300D in terms of build quality and feature set and a match, and in some instances better from an image quality point of view.’ He went on to conclude that ‘There’s no risk involved in the D70’s slightly higher price compared to the EOS 300D (Digital Rebel), it’s absolutely worth it.’

 The Nikon D70 next to its closest rival, the Canon EOS 300D (Digital Rebel).

Despite Phil’s in-depth testing and analysis, I have to admit that one of the main reasons I favored the D70 over the Canon did not have anything to do with image quality or manual controls: with its black body and slightly beefier dimensions the Nikon simply looked much more professional and business-like than the silver-colored and slightly plasticky-feeling Canon.

Eventually the final decision about which camera to get was taken out of my hands anyway. My parents gave me a D70 kit with two entry-level Sigma lenses for my 30th birthday and they had no idea what they’d just done. I had been a keen amateur photographer before, but the D70 took things to a whole new level and triggered a true obsession with digital imaging. Virtually my entire spare time was spent either shooting and editing images, reading about photography or communicating with other photographers in online forums such as the ones on this very website. 

Three years later I applied for the position of camera reviewer at Dpreview.com and, after a fairly intense interview process, Phil and Simon offered me the job. Working at Dpreview meant that I suddenly had access to virtually any camera on the market and the Nikon got less use but I still own the camera today. It has simply had too much of an impact on both my career path and life to ever sell it.

Read our Nikon D70 review

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Mitakon launches Mk ll Nikon to Fuji X Turbo adapter that maintains angle of view

17 Mar

Chinese optical manufacturer Zhong Yi Optics has announced availability of a new version of its Turbo adapter that allows full-frame Nikon lenses to be mounted on Fujifilm X series compact system cameras while retaining the intended field of view.

The Lens Turbo ll N/G-FX uses a lens construction that reduces the effective focal length of the mounted lens by 0.726x, which compensates for the crop factor encountered when full frame lenses are used in front of an APS-C sensor – such as those used in the Fujifilm X series bodies. The compensation doesn’t work out exactly though, as a 50mm lens will end up acting as a 55mm would (it’s a net 1.09x crop). The focal length reduction also has the side-effect of increasing the maximum aperture of the lens by one stop.

Mitakon says that the new 4-element version of the Nikon adapter, which is also available for Canon and M42 lens uses, has improved optics which bring better resolution and aberration correction in the corners of the frame. The adapter is 32mm deep, has a diameter of 63mm and weighs 165g/5.82oz, and costs ¥21,000 plus tax/$ 150. For more information see the Mitakon website.

Manufacturer information

The Fuji X Camera Lens Turbo Adapter (Ver II) from Mitakon allows lenses to be mounted to APS-C format Fuji cameras, increasing the angle of view by 0.726x and the maximum aperture of the lens by 1 f-stop.

The four optical elements of the Lens Turbo adapter condense light from the full frame lens and project it onto the camera’s sensor allowing the sensor to capture all of the transmitted light, negating the crop factor and effectively producing full-frame coverage on non-full-frame sensors. A corresponding increase in the maximum aperture of 1 f-stop makes the lens more effective in low-light situations.

This adapter features 4 optical elements including one extra-low dispersion (ED) element which reduces aberrations for better delineated images. The adapter offers a sturdy metal construction and stainless steel mounts, it attaches to both camera and lens with little play and includes a front and rear protective cap. The Lens Turbo is a manual adapter offering no electronic communication between lens and camera. It is not compatible with Blackmagic cinema cameras.

* Allows lens to be mounted to Fuji X camera
* Increases the angle of view by 0.726
* Increases maximum aperture by 1 stop
* 4 lens elements in 4 groups including 1 extra-low dispersion element

This lens turbo adaptor may not fit all lenses due to different extensions at the lens rear mount. Lenses with extension more than 3mm are not recommended to use this lens turbo adaptor. Vignetting may occur if using APS-C lenses.

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Nikon fixes bugs and adds compatibility for WT-7 Wi-Fi transmitter

08 Mar

Nikon has issued new firmware for its D810, D810A, D750, D7200 and D500 DSLR cameras that fixes a number of issues and which will allow those that can’t already to operate with the company’s WT-7 wireless transmitter. The transmitter itself also has new firmware to accommodate the added models, and to improve the reliability of its connection with SnapBridge on iOS 10.2 devices.

As well as equipping the D810, D810A, D750 and D7200 for life with the WT-7 the firmware attends to a number of bugs in the cameras, as marked below.

D500

  • Fixed an issue that resulted in unreliable connections between the camera and the iOS 10.2 version of the SnapBridge app.

D810

  • The WT-7 wireless transmitter is now supported.

Fixed the following issues:

  • Multiple exposures were not recorded correctly.
  • Incorrect histograms would be displayed for some images viewed in the RGB histogram display during playback.
  • If On was selected for Auto distortion control, distortion would appear at the edges of photos taken with NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine selected for Image quality and Medium selected for JPEG/TIFF recording > Image size.
  • Photos taken immediately after lenses were exchanged would not be recorded at the correct exposure.
  • The protect icon did not display correctly.
  • If On was selected for Auto distortion control, the camera would stop responding when the user attempted to take pictures with NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine selected for Image quality, Small selected for NEF (RAW) recording > Image size, and RAW primary – JPEG secondary selected for Secondary slot function.
  • Shutter speeds for the electronic front-curtain shutter would sometimes be faster than 1/2000 s.
  • Pictures would sometimes not be recorded.

D750

  • The WT-7 wireless transmitter is now supported.

Fixed the following issues:

  • Incorrect histograms would be displayed for some images viewed in the RGB histogram display during playback.
  • If On was selected for Auto distortion control, distortion would appear at the edges of photos taken with NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine selected for Image quality and Medium selected for Image size.
  • The option chosen for Custom Setting f5 (Customize command dials) > Change main/sub in CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU group f (Controls) would not be saved when Save settings was selected for Save/load settings in the SETUP MENU.
  • Pictures would sometimes not be recorded.

D7200

  • The WT-7 wireless transmitter is now supported.

Fixed the following issues:

  • If On was selected for Auto distortion control, distortion would appear at the edges of photos taken with NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine selected for Image quality and Medium selected for Image size.
  • Pictures would sometimes not be recorded.
  • Optimal exposure would sometimes not be achieved in photos taken in live view using a lens with electromagnetically controlled aperture (type E and PC-E lenses).
  • WT-7
  • Fixed an issue that resulted in unreliable connections between the camera and the iOS 10.2 version of the SnapBridge app.

For more information visit the support pages of the Nikon website.

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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G ED VR sample gallery

03 Mar

The AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 VR is a budget-friendly tele-zoom designed for Nikon’s APS-C DSLRs, translating to a 105-450mm equivalent view of the world. The lens debuted in August 2016 alongside a slightly cheaper version without Nikon’s Vibration Reduction. We’ve spent some time with the VR-equipped version of the lens – take a look at some sample images with the D5600 and D500.

See our Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G ED VR sample gallery

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Nikon D5600 review: making connectivity a snap?

01 Mar

The D5600 is the company’s mid-range DSLR and it’s the smallest and best-connected, yet.

Nikon has been on something of a roll, making solid DSLRs with good ergonomics, dependable metering, some of the best image sensors, often very good (often industry-leading) autofocus and a JPEG engine that gives results that lots of people like.

However, falling camera sales and rivalry both from smaller mirrorless models and the convenient, perpetually available smartphone means that producing a really good little DSLR isn’t quite enough. The D5600 aims to address this by making it as painless as possible to get the images from the camera to your phone, meaning that you get the huge benefit of a large sensor camera but with as small an energy barrier as possible.

As such, the addition of SnapBridge is virtually the only change between this and the older D5500. It may sound like a minor change but, to us, we feel it’s likely to be the making or the downfall of this model and perhaps it makes more sense than adding an array of clever but bewildering additional features and modes, as many rival makers seem to do.

Key Features:

  • 24MP APC-S CMOS sensor
  • 39 point AF sensor with 9 central cross-type points
  • 2,016-pixel RGB sensor assists AF tracking and metering
  • Up to 5 fps continuous shooting
  • ‘SnapBridge’ Bluetooth/Wi-Fi communication
  • 1080/60p video capability
  • Time-lapse movie feature

SnapBridge

At its heart, SnapBridge is primarily a Bluetooth-based system which uses a low-energy connection to stay connected to your smart device (and sidestep the hurdles that mobile OSs might otherwise place in your way) and to transfer images. Although the camera is Wi-Fi capable, that capability is used solely for remote live view operation and video transfer.

We weren’t very impressed the first time we encountered SnapBridge: it seemed unfinished and not very well suited to the D500 where it first appeared. The high likelihood of the photographer wanting full resolution files and the camera’s propensity for generating lots of images made it a poor fit for that camera. However, on the mass-market D3400 it seemed much more likeable: you take the photos and 2MP versions appear on your phone shortly afterwards.

The needs of the D5600’s users are likely to lie somewhere between these two extremes, so we’ll see how well it does.

Review based on a camera running firmware v1.0. All SnapBridge commentary amended to reflect the behavior of firmware v1.1 and both iOS and Android app version V1.20

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Nikon D3400 and D5600 firmware updates now available

01 Mar

Nikon has released firmware updates for the Nikon D3400 and the Nikon D5600, both of which have received a very small improvement that addresses the same bug: “Fixed an issue that resulted in unreliable connections between the camera and the iOS 10.2 version of the SnapBridge app.“

The Nikon D3400 firmware is updated to version 1.11 and is available here; the Nikon D5600 firmware is updated to version 1.01 and is available here.

Via: NikonRumors

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