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two new flagship cameras
At CES 2016, Nikon announced a new flagship FX-format DSLR and a new flag-
ship DX-format DSLR. (Yes, that’s two new flagship cameras.) On the FX side,
the new Nikon D5 features a Nikon-developed 20.8-megapixel CMOS sen-
sor and an all-new AF system with Nikon’s first dedicated AF processor:
the Multi-CAM 20K AF sensor module. This system offers superior AF per-
formance with 153 AF points, including 99 cross-type sensors and dedi-
cated AF processor. The D5 is capable of capturing 12 frames per second
(fps) with full AE and AF, or 14 fps with the mirror locked. The EXPEED 5
engine dramatically enhances camera performance, delivering low noise
and high-speed image processing, including the power needed for
4K UHD video at 30p. The native ISO ranges from 100 to 102,400 but
is expandable from 50 (Lo-1) to 3,280,000 (Hi-5), offering near-night
vision capability. Other features include a new 3.2" 2359K dot XGA LCD
with touchscreen functionality and a built-in 1000 Base-T 400MBps Ethernet connection for image
transfer, with speeds up to 1.5x faster than the D4S. The D5 will be available in March 2016 (body only) for $6,499.95 (MSRP)
in two different versions: dual XQD card slots or dual CF card slots.
On the DX side, the new Nikon D500 features a new 20.9-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor capable of excellent low-
light performance, with an ISO range of 100–51,200, expandable to 50–1,640,000 equivalent. It can capture 10 frames per
second (fps) with full AF and AE with a buffer that allows for up to 79 shots. Fitted with the same AF system as the Nikon
D5, it includes the Multi-CAM 20K AF sensor module and 180K RGB metering system. It also has the ability to capture 4K
UHD video at up to 30p, as well as Full HD video at a variety of frame rates. The D500 will be available in March 2016 (body
only) for $1,999.95 (MSRP) and in a kit configuration that includes an AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/3.5–5.6 G ED VR lens for
$3,069.65 (MSRP).
Nikon announced several other new products at CES as well, including the Nikon KeyMission 360 (the first in their series
of action cameras), the SB-5000 Speedlight, the WT-6A Wireless Transmitter, and the WT-7A Wireless Transmitter. For more
information on the two new flagship cameras, as well as the other new products, visit http://www.nikonusa.com. ■
New High-Performance
64" fine art photographic printer from Epson
Epson recently introduced the 64" SureColor P20000 printer, the successor to its Epson Stylus Pro 11880. The SureColor
P20000 features an all-new, high-performance 10-channel PrecisionCore MicroTFP print head that delivers output up to 2.8x
faster than previous Epson models for production-level printing without sacrificing quality. This new 2.64" print head can
print at extremely high resolutions up to 2400x1200 dpi and supports variable size ink droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters for
excellent print quality.
Combined with the new Epson UltraChrome PRO nine-color pigment ink system, the SureColor P20000 provides excep-
tional color and black density. Epson UltraChrome PRO is the first pigment ink set to feature four levels of gray ink tech-
nology, including Gray, Light Gray, Dark Gray, and Black pigments to provide seamless transitions with less visible noise
and reduced bronzing for better grayscale output. In addition, the SureColor P20000 uses improved Resin Encapsulation
Technology for output with superior gloss uniformity, and exceptional overall contrast ratio and clarity. A new Yellow pig-
ment formulation provides up to twice the overall print permanence and longevity when compared with previous-generation
ink sets.
The Epson SureColor P20000 will be available in March for $11,995 (MSRP). For additional information, visit http://www.proimaging
.epson.com.