Google will not support Capture NX

By [NR] admin | Published: April 3, 2013

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When Goole acquired Nik Software, they did not purchase the Capture NX software and have no intentions of supporting it. This information was provided to a reader who contacted the Nik software division of Google. Capture NX ($135) was initially developed by Nik Software after Nikon invested in the company back in 2006. It remains to be seen who will take over the future development of Capture NX and when NX3 will be released.

After Google purchased Nik Software, they started selling the entire plugin collection for $149. Existing owners can download all plugins for free.

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Adobe Lightroom 4.4 and Camera Raw 7.4 released with support for D7100, P330, Coolpix A and more

By [NR] admin | Published: April 3, 2013

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Adobe released Lightroom 4.4, Camera Raw 7.4 and DNG Converter 7.4 with support and improvements for several Nikon cameras and F-mount lenses.

Download links:

New camera support for:

  • Nikon 1 J3
  • Nikon 1 S1
  • Nikon D7100
  • Nikon Coolpix A
  • Nikon Coolpix P330

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Also released: firmware updates for Nikon D4, D3S, D3X, D3, D7000 and D3200

By [NR] admin | Published: April 2, 2013

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In addition to the D600 and D800 updates, Nikon released also new firmware for the D4, D3S, D3X, D3, D7000 and D3200 DSLR cameras. All versions include support for the 800mm f/5.6 lens, the D4 and D3200 firmware contain several additional fixes. The D7100 currently doesn't have added support for the 800mm f/5.6 lens. Here are the download links and detailed change logs:

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Nikon releases new firmware upgrades for the D600 and D800 cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: April 2, 2013

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Update: the D800E A:1.01 / B:1.02 firmware updated can be downloaded here.

April 1st is now gone and I can finally post some "real" news: Nikon just released firmware upgrades C:1.01 for the D600 and A:1.01 / B:1.02  for the D800 DSLR cameras. One of the main D600 improvement is the 100% HDMI output. Unfortunately, Nikon still did not include a fix for the previously rumored Live View aperture bug.

Full list of modifications in the new D600 C:1.01 firmware:

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for March 2013

By [NR] admin | Published: April 1, 2013

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These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for March 2013:

  1. DxOMark: best lenses for the Nikon D800 camera
  2. Photographer waiting for the new pope with a Nikkor 1200-1700mm f/5.6-8P IF-ED lens
  3. Nikon Repair Center saves a lens damaged by salt water by boiling it
  4. DxOMark: best lenses for the Nikon D800 camera (part 3, wide angle lenses)
  5. DxOMark: best lenses for the Nikon D800 camera (part 2, telephoto zoom lenses)
  6. Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens sample images
  7. Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens announcement 
  8. Nikon D7100 gets DxOMark tested
  9. Nikkor AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D vs. AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G specifications comparison
  10. The latest Nikon D7100 news *UPDATED*
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Weekly Nikon news flash #208

By [NR] admin | Published: March 31, 2013

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Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G lens review

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Nikon Coolpix A at DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: March 29, 2013

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This has been a DxOMark week - another set of test results were published today for the Nikon Coolpix A compact camera. The smallest APS-C camera today outperforms many other compact/mirrorless cameras and comes close to the capabilities of the D5200 and D7100 DSLRs in terms of high ISO and dynamic range performance. DxOMark's conclusion:

"The Nikon Coolpix A high-end compact offers similar or better image quality to many entry-level or mid range DSLRs, and although bettered by the higher resolution D5200 or D7100 DSLRs and the Pentax K-5 series, the Coolpix A still makes the top 10 for APS-C cameras."

Several other comparisons of the Coolpix A camera with other models:

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The Nikon 800mm f/5.6 lens is now shipping in Asia

By [NR] admin | Published: March 28, 2013

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The Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 lens ($17,896.95) is now shipping in Asia according to this forum post on mobile01. The US release date is currently listed as April 4th, 2013. More details on the lens can be found here. Few addition images from mobile01:

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