Monthly Archives: August 2014

Weekly Nikon news flash #278

→ Only few hours left: Topaz Adjust plugin (designed to make your photos pop) is currently 50% off with coupon code “augadjust”. → Samyang announced a new 50mm f/1.5 AS UMC lens ($549) that will be available in cinema and normal (photography) versions. Samyang is rumored to announce also a new wide angle lens in the […]

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Creating spinning circular timelapse with Nikon DSLR camera

Artist and Nikon Ambassador for Lebanon, Alexy Joffre Frangieh (who painted his Nikon gear with military grade “Desert Mirage Lizard” paint) shared with us an interesting and challenging setup. His aim was to create a spinning circular image from within a leafless apple tree: creating a time lapse for use in a video artwork that […]

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Nikon Teleconverter TC-14E III and Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens now shipping

As previously reported, the new Nikon 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens and Teleconverter TC-14E III (1.4x) started shipping yesterday. At the time of this post, none of the major US retailers had any in stock, but you can still check availability again at B&H, Adorama and Amazon. Update – the new Nikon Teleconverter TC-14E III is now […]

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New Rokinon 7.5mm f/8 RMC fisheye lens for Nikon 1 mount

Update: BuyDig has this lens for $149 once you add it to your cart ($26 cheaper than B&H). A reader sent me a link to this, apparently new, Rokinon 7.5mm f/8 RMC fisheye lens for Nikon 1 mount. I do not remember seeing an announcement for this lens. Anyway, here is some additional info from […]

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The first Nikon D810 books are already out

The first Nikon D810 books/guides are already listed on Amazon US: Here are the listings for few other countries: Amazon UK Amazon Germany Amazon France Amazon Italy Amazon Spain Amazon Japan

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Nikon D810 DSLR filmmaker’s kit is now shipping

The Nikon D810 DSLR filmmaker’s kit is now shipping and is currently in stock at Amazon and B&H (with free expedited shipping). The kit offers savings of $993 off suggested retail prices when purchased separately and includes:

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New firmware updates for Nikon D90, D7000, D7100, D600, D610 and D4s cameras

Update: the Nikon Distortion Control Data firmware version 2 can be downloaded here. Nikon released new firmware updates for the D90, D7000, D7100, D600, D610 and D4s DSLR cameras. Follow the links for additional details:

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Additional Nikon D750 specifications: 51 AF points, 8fps, 91k pixels RGB sensor

I received this screenshot from a website I will not mention online in order to keep the privacy of the individuals involved. I believe that the person who posted that is very close to Nikon and that he/she is talking about the upcoming D750 camera (there is no other 24MP Nikon camera with 51 AF […]

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