Monthly Archives: March 2014

Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility 1.5.0 released

Nikon released version 1.5.0 of their Wireless Transmitter Utility. This software is for photographers who use the Communication Unit UT-1 ($374.95), the Wireless Transmitter WT-4 ($749), WT-5 ($559) or the Ethernet feature built into the D4 and D4s cameras. Here are the changes introduced in the new version:

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Another rumored Nikon 1 lens: collapsible Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR zoom

In addition to the V3 mirrorless camera  and 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD VR lens, Nikon is also rumored to announce a new 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR zoom for the Nikon 1 system. The new lens will feature very advanced optics with SuperED glass and Nano coating. The official announcement t is expected this month. Update #1: this Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR […]

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Nikon lens rebates extended, new D610 price drop and other deals

→ The Nikon instant lens rebates in the US were extend and are now valid till March 29th. I doubt that they will be extended again. → The regular Nikon DSLR body + lens rebates were also extended. → Up to $500 off Nikon D7100 kits. → The Nikon D610 received a new $100 price drop and […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #253

→ Another Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 AIS fisheye lens listed on eBay for $48,000. → How to make a flower pot out of your old lens. → Four design drawbacks of the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 lens.

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for February 2014

  These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for February 2014:

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Urban Industrial Imaging

The post Urban Industrial Imaging is written by Frank Villafañe (click on on images for larger view): I grew up in the North East; specifically, Bayonne, New Jersey.  At least, I consider Bayonne to be my home.  My father was in the Air Force, so we moved around quite a lot, but we always came back […]

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Nikon at The Photography Show in Birmingham

Few images from the Nikon booth at The Photography Show in Birmingham, UK: My guess is that this Nikon D4s attached to a robotic arm was used in the Olympics:

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