Monthly Archives: May 2013

Nikon ViewNX 2.7.5 and Capture NX 2.4.2 released

Today Nikon announced ViewNX 2.7.5 and Capture NX 2.4.2. The only modification in the new versions is related to the Nikon D600: When RAW images captured with a D600 running C firmware Ver. 1.01 at an Image area setting of DX (24×16) 1.5× and any Active D-Lighting setting other than Off were opened in ViewNX 2 […]

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Nikon Coolpix A camera review

The Nikon Coolpix A ($1,096.95) was announced in early March, 2013 and it was marketed as the world’s smallest compact camera with a DX sized sensor. A month later Ricoh announced their new GR model which is smaller (Ricoh GR: 4.6×2.4×1.4″/117x61x36mm; Coolpix A: 4.4×2.5×1.6″/111×64.3×40.3mm) and lighter (Ricoh GR: 8.6oz/244g; Coolpix A: 10.6oz/301g) and most importantly $300 cheaper. The shutter on the Coolpix […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #212

New Tokina lens rebates and Tamron Mother’s Day savings savings. Coming soon: LeNs is a new interactive digital magazine for Nikon photographers. New Nikon Centre of Excellence is now officially open in London.

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Nikon accessories: Phottix Mitros TTL flash for Nikon, Leica M and Helicoid adapters for F mount, underwater housing for D7100 and more

Phottix Mitros TTL flash for Nikon spotted in the wild: a reader sent me this picture of the not yet announced Phottix Mitros TTL flash for Nikon cameras. The Canon version was announced last year – you can see the detailed specifications here. This adapter (can be purchased on eBay for around $45) will allow to mount Nikon […]

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You can now rent the Nikon 800mm f/5.6 lens for $529 for 3 days

You don’t have spare $18k for a new lens? BorrowLenses received their first Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR and the lens is currently available for rent. The price for 3 days is $529, insurance is $108 and shipping is $40:

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for April 2013

         These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for April 2013: Nikon releases new firmware upgrades for the D600 and D800 cameras It’s real: Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens announced Also released: firmware updates for Nikon D4, D3S, D3X, D3, D7000 and D3200 Military grade “Desert Mirage Lizard” painted Nikon gear Nikon […]

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