Monthly Archives: November 2011

Nikon SB-900 vs. SB-910 Speedlight comparison

A quick comparison between the Nikon SB-900 and the new SB-910 Speedlight flashes. First the specs differences: Nikon SB-900 Nikon SB-910 Dimensions 3.0×5.7×4.7in. (78.0×146.0×118.5mm) 3.1×5.7×4.4in. (78.5x145x113mm) Weight 14.6 oz. (415g) 14.8 oz. (420g) Other Available Functions AF-assist illuminator AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF Ready Light Front, Back Front Other Functions Thermal cut-out Improved Thermal Cut-out […]

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Nikon issues 4th notice on the damage from the flood in Thailand

This is the latest update from Nikon Corporation on the damage from the flood in Thailand: Water was completely pumped out around the Nikon facilities in Thailand on November 26th. Part of the factory operation is expected to resume in January 2012. First shipment of products from the alternative partner factories in Thailand has already started. The flood in Thailand […]

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Nikon SB-910 Speedlight flash now available for pre-order

The new Nikon SB-910 flash is now available for pre-order at: Amazon ($549) Adorama ($549.95) B&H ($549.95) Amazon Germany (€509) Amazon Japan (¥54,600) Jessops UK (£449.95)

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Nikon SB-910 Speedlight flash officially announced

The Nikon SB-910 flash is now officially announced: Nikon SB-910 at Nikon Imaging Nikon SB-910 at Nikon USA (incl. samples by Joe McNally) Nikon SB-910 at Nikon.com Price: $549.95 Availability: mid-December 2011 Product Number: 4809 Pre-order options: Amazon ($549) Adorama ($549.95) B&H ($549.95) Amazon Germany (€509) Amazon Japan (¥54,600) Jessops UK (£449.95)

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Nikon SB-910 at MyNikonLife Australia

Nikon Australia just posted a quick recap of the new SB-910 flash features and functions: SB-910 Primary Features: A refined user interface for smoother operation Users can now quickly access custom settings using the new MENU button. In addition, the graphical user interface (GUI) has been improved to offer simpler application of settings for all operations. Three […]

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Nikon SB-910 Speedlight announced in Canada

I just saw the Canadian press release for the Nikon SB-910 on Photoxels (page is now removed). The new SB-910 will have a new thermal cut-out feature, hard-type color compensation filters, three illumination patterns, a dedicated menu button, improved user interface, etc. The price is CAD 579.95. The SB-910 is supposed to be available at authorized […]

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Nikon SB-910 coverage begins: the new flash already listed on European e-commerce website

Cameratools already listed the Nikon SB-910 flash on their website. The official announcement will be in few hours. Stay tuned!

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Nikon 1 lenses get DxO marked

The test results for the Nikon 1 lenses from DxO Mark are out. Currently there is no equivalent data from other manufacturers for a meaningful comparison – this will become more interesting once the Nikon 10mm f/2.8 lens ($249) can be put side by side with the Sony 16mm f/2.8 ($249) and Olympus 17mm f/2.8 ($249)  lenses. […]

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