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Seems to be to allow support for the new 800mm f5.5 lens.

https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/55915

TomOC

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Thanks, JK

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Well I am disappointed that there are not more fixes or additional functions added to the D3, D3X or D3s cameras.
I really do think that sales of the 800mm f5.6 AFS G are very limited but I guess they need to cover cameras that might be used by agency shooters.

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Seriously of course this is important to the new 800mm lens owners who will be expecting compatibility across the range.

Gilbert Sandberg

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Robert,
re: compatibility across the range.
As I have not yet seen a user manual for the 800mm lens, I still wonder why it may not be compatible with some camera's.
Note that something similar was the case when the PC-E lenses were introduced.
Regards, Gilbert

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I guess that some of the use issues may be that hanging such a heavy weight off the lens mount may cause problems.
I dont know but it is a guess!

Gilbert Sandberg

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JK,
re: such a heavy weight
That goes for more than one body-lens combination, however: with an 800mm lens any body would be stretched (grin).
On the positive side: with something like a D3000 or D600 on an 800mm lens one may not notice any body attached.
Regards, GIlbert

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Yes very true, Gilbert.
I recently had my hands on a Nikon D600 and was mazed how small and light it was compared to a D800 or D3S.

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