Monthly Archives: April 2012

Hacked: time limit during video recording now removed for the Nikon D3100/D5100/D7000

In addition to the Nikon D3100 and D5100, the Nikon Hacker team was able to remove the time limit restriction during video recording also for the D7000. The new firmware was tested and is now released – it allows for 25-30 minutes uninterrupted video files (up to 4GB in file size). For instruction and download links, check this […]

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The external Wi-Fi module for the Nikon D3200 will be called WU-1a

The additional Wi-Fi module for the upcoming Nikon D3200 DSLR camera will be called WU-1a. My understanding is that this new device will also allow direct image transfer from the D3200 to a smart phone, even when there is no existing Wi-Fi network. This will let you share/upload images from your smart phone (similar to a Eye-Fi card). This […]

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Nikon D3x now officially discontinued

I already mentioned that Nikon D3x is out of production and today Nikon Japan officially listed the camera as discontinued. Obviously the D3x and its price tag of $7999 doesn’t make any sense after the D800 announcement.

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Nikon D800 vs. Canon 5D MkIII shootout

I don’t have anything new to report today, so enjoy this Nikon D800 vs. Canon 5D MkIII video shootout from CrisisLab (slightly NSFW).

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Guest post: Aerial drone photography – when your camera flies without you

    Today’s guest post on taking photographs with an aerial drone is by Frédéric Moix (website | gallery). 2011 and 2012 saw big improvements in the RC field, new technologies, new batteries, making the ability to lift a heavier DSLR camera more accessible. The interest is obvious: aerial photography is closer to buildings, objects, rock formations, etc. With […]

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Nikon 3D mirrorless digital camera?

A reader sent me this picture of what appears to be a twin lens 3D mirrorless digital camera – it was taken at the 4th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (Malaysia). Reportedly, the camera had a Nikon label on the back. Has anyone seen this camera? Could this be an old film model?

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The price of the Nikon D5100 kit drops another $50 this month

  After the new new UK cashback program, Nikon USA also further reduced the price of the Nikon D5100 by $50 for the month of April – see the current Amazon prices: Nikon D5100 kit now discounted to $699 ($150 off). Nikon D3100 kit price is now $549 ($100 off) Nikon 1 V1 kit is now $200 off. Nikon 1 […]

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