Nikon released new firmware updates for the D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200 and P7700 cameras. The only fix included in the update is the accurate detection of the remaining battery charge for the rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a. The battery performance/life is also maximized so that more images can be captured on one charge. Firmware download links:
The Nikon D5300 camera that was announced last month is scheduled to start shipping tomorrow. The D5300 user’s manual (PDF file) is already available for download here. DxOMark also published their D5300 test results:
This long video video (25 minutes) by Christoph Malin provides a lot of interesting information on taking photographs from the ISS with Dr. Don Pettit:
DxOMark published their test results for the Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G lens ($1,696.95):
Nikon released Capture NX 2.4.5 and ViewNX 2.8.2 versions with support for the new Nikon D5300 and Df DSLR cameras.
→ After extensive testing Roger Cicala from Lensrentals confirms that the Nikon D610 doesn’t have the dust/oil spots issues found in the D600. → Adobe released Lightroom 5.3 and Photoshop Camera Raw 8.3 (CC | CS6) release candidates with support for the following Nikon cameras and compatible lenses: Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon Coolpix P7800 Nikon D610 Nikon D5300 Nikon 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm […]
This is the specifications comparison between the new Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition lens and the regular 50mm f/1.8G version – both lenses seems to be identical except the 5g difference in weight (probably because of the silver ring):
Nikon Df vs. Nikon D800 specifications comparison:
