Monthly Archives: August 2014

Nikon’s service advisory for thermal issue (white dots) during long exposures with the D810 camera

Nikon USA/Nikon EU/Nikon Japan issued a service advisory for thermal problem (white dots/bright spots) during long exposures with the D810 camera. Back in 2010 the D7000 had a similar issue and I am surprised that Nikon has another QA problem after the D600 spots. At least this time they offered a solution just few weeks after the camera […]

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The upcoming full frame DSLR camera will be called Nikon D750

I can now confirm the name of the upcoming full frame DSLR camera: Nikon D750 (see also the rumored specifications). I am also pretty confident (over 95% probability) that the new Nikon D750 camera will have a 24.3MP full frame sensor and will be released for Photokina. I am still not sure about the focusing system […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #276

→ Topaz Adjust plugin (designed to make your photos pop) is currently 50% off with coupon code “augadjust” (valid till August 31st). → Here are the latest deals on US refurbished Nikon equipment: Nikon D3300 for $429 Nikon D5200 for $448 Nikon D610 for $1,649 Nikon D800 for $2,299 Nikon D800E for $2,699 Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G VR ED […]

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The making of Full Moon Pacific Blanket time-lapse video (San Francisco Bay Area)

Gary Yost (www.garyyost.com) talks about the making of the Full Moon Pacific Blanket time-lapse video in the San Francisco Bay Area: I’ve been a volunteer fire lookout on the East Peak of Mt. Tamalpais for the Marin County Fire Department for four years and its aerial location has provided many opportunities for me to see […]

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Nikon D810 camera hands-on review

This Nikon D810 camera hands-on review is by Tom Grill (Web | Blog, you can see his previous [NR] reviews here): The first thing you notice about the new D810 is its sound, or, more exactly, the lack of sound. It is quiet with a muffled dampening to the normal shutter and mirror noise, your first indication […]

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There is also a Nikon D810 animator’s kit

In addition to the Nikon D810 DSLR Filmmaker’s Kit, there is also a D810 animator’s kit designed for stop motion applications – it’s basically a D810 bundle with a 105mm f/2.8 Micro lens, external power supply and Dragonframe software: The animator’s kit contains what you need to get started in the incredibly fun and exciting medium of […]

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Profoto Air Remote TTL-N for Nikon cameras officially announced

Few weeks ago I mentioned on the blog that this is coming soon: Profoto now officially announced their Nikon version of the Air Remote TTL-N wireless control for the Profoto B1 flash. The price is $395 (pre-orders are up at B&H and Adorama). Shipping will start on September 15th, 2014. High sync mode option will most […]

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