Monthly Archives: December 2014

Yongnuo to start producing cheap Nikkor clones in 2015

The Hong Kong based company Yongnuo is rumored to start making cheap Nikon lens clones by the end of 2015. They are already producing several lenses that are almost identical to existing Canon models. Yongnuo products are currently available for sale at Amazon, B&H and eBay.

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New low price: refurbished Nikon D610 for $1,299.95

After the last Nikon D610 price drop, there is a new low price on refurbished D610 cameras – currently $1,299.95 at B&H (was $1,439.95 back in November). Refurbished Nikon D800 cameras are currently selling for $2,089. More refurbished Nikon gear is available at Adorama, B&H and Cameta Camera. The current Nikon instant rebates are set to expire on […]

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Nikon is currently investigating the D750 reflection/flare issue

Today Nikon issued an official statement on the Nikon D750 reflection/flare issue I reported over a month ago: We have received indications from some users that when photographing scenes in which a bright light source, such as the sun or high-intensity lighting, is at a certain position along the top border of the frame, flare with […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #295

→ Rokinon/Samyang are teasing with a new lens (135mm?). → First Nikon 1 V3 price drops are already available in Japan. → Nikon 1 V3 received the 2014 Design for Asia Silver Award. → Nikon supports AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015. → Nikon D7100 – The Pursuit of Passion:

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Urbex Mecca – Detroit

Today’s guest post on Urbex Mecca – Detroit is by Brook Ward (Website|Facebook|Google+|500px|Flickr): About me: Let me start by introducing myself.  I am photographer based out of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and enjoy underwater, sports and HDR photography.  Since I don’t get to scuba diving as often as I’d like, most of my photography is focused on […]

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New EasyCover camera cases for Nikon D750 and D810 released

EasyCover announced new EasyCover camera silicon cases for the Nikon D750 and D810 DLSR cameras. Available in three different colors, the new sleeves are available on Amazon (for D750 | D810) and B&H (for D750 | D810) and Adorama. Currently EasyCover offers camera cases for the following Nikon cameras:

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Nikon did not confirm anything in their latest interview with DC.Watch

After DC.Watch published their new interview with Nikon’s marketing department executive, several websites started reporting wild speculations based on Kusumoto Shigeru’s comments. As usual in such interviews, Nikon did not confirm anything – they just gave us the regular “we are investigating the possibilities and demand for such product“. In answer to one of the questions, Kusumoto […]

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Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens for Nikon mount officially announced

Tokina officially announced their latest AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens for Nikon mount. The lens was first on display at the 2014 Photokina show and will be a replacement for the current Tokina 11-16mm f / 2.8 model. Shipping will start in February 2015, the price will be ¥100,000 (around $800, US price not announced yet). For additional […]

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