Monthly Archives: September 2013

Fotodiox Wonderpana 145 adapter kit for the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 lens review

This is Steve Perry’s review of the Fotodiox Wonderpana 145 filter adapter kit (check prices and availability on Amazon) for the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 lens (click on images for larger view): As a professional landscape photographer, I have to say I fell in love with the Nikon 14-24mm the moment I attached it to my (then) state-of-the-art D3. It […]

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Nikon working on a “serious” underwater compact camera (digital Nikonos?)

Another interesting rumor: Nikon is planning to release a new waterproof/diving camera that could be part of the Nikon 1 product line. I am not sure how this will work exactly – maybe there will be a new line of waterproof lenses or maybe the new camera will have a fixed lens. The information I received is not […]

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Guest post: water photography by Chris Burkard

Today’s guest post on water photography is by Chris Burkard (burkardphoto.com | Instagram | Facebook | Tumblr, click on images for larger view): Growing up near the coast the ocean has always held a place in my heart. From a young age I have been captivated by it and engulfed in its power and beauty. Feeling the power […]

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DxOMark test: Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM vs. Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

New DxOMark test: Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM ($1,509 after a $150 rebate) vs. Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR ($2,696.95). DxOMark calls the Sigma lens “one of the sharpest long telephoto zoom on D800“:

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Nikon Coolpix P7700 vs. P7800 specifications comparison *UPDATED*

So, what is the difference between the old Nikon Coolpix P7700 and the new P7800 model? The biggest update is the EVF and a new video recording option (1080p). Here is the breakdown:

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Nikon announces Coolpix P7800, S02 cameras and LD-1000 LED movie light

Nikon announced two Coolpix cameras and a new LED movie light accessory: Nikon Coolpix P7800 camera Key features and specs: 28-200mm equivalent f/2-4 lens, 12.2MP 1/1.7″ CMOS sensor, vari-angle 3″ 921k dots LCD screen, EVF, 1080p video Press release Sample images Price: $546.95 (pre-order at Amazon) Shipping starts on September 26, 2013 Nikon LD-1000 LED movie light […]

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Nikon Inspiration photo contest

Nikon has a new photo contest called Inspiration: for each of the next four months there is a different theme and you can submit your entries to win some nice lenses. Here are the details: September theme: Sports & Action, prize: Nikkor 200mm f/2.0G ED VR II lens October theme: Landscape, prize: Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED […]

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Where are all the new Coolpix and Nikon 1 cameras?

I do not know if you have noticed, but Nikon announced only two Coolpix cameras last month. This is a significant step down compared to previous years when we usually get dozens of different models. There is also no word on any new Nikon 1 products. We know that Nikon is concerned about the shrinking compact digital camera […]

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