Monthly Archives: December 2014

Nikon D750 1.01 and D810 1.02 C firmware updates released

By [NR] admin | Published: December 17, 2014

Nikon released new firmware updates for the D750 and D810 DSLR cameras:

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Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* ZF.2 lens for Nikon F mount now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: December 16, 2014

The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* ZF.2 lens for Nikon F mount is now in stock for the first time at B&H and by third party resellers at Amazon. DxOMark labeled the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 lens as the best performing portrait lens ever tested. Technical information and sample images can be found […]

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Apparently there are fake Nikon D800E cameras out there

By [NR] admin | Published: December 16, 2014

Nikon Europe issued a service notice regarding fraudulently modified D800 to D800E DSLR cameras. After the D810 announcement, D800/E prices have dropped significantly – if you are buying a used D800E camera, make sure to check the camera model inside the menu – don’t trust the outside markings:

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Interesting: Nikon filed a patent for a full frame mirrorless lens

By [NR] admin | Published: December 16, 2014

Nikon filed a patent in Japan for a new 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 VR full frame mirrorless lens. I do not remember seeing something similar in the past. Could there be a new FX system on the horizon for 2015? Nikon already had an AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6D lens designed for DSLR cameras that has been discontinued for a […]

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Nikon D7200 rumored specifications

By [NR] admin | Published: December 15, 2014

Here are the rumored Nikon D7200 specifications: New 24MP APS-C sensor Nikon D750 styled body with a tilting screen Expeed 4 processor MultiCAM 3500DX2 autofocus system 51 AF points Built-in Wi-Fi 6fps Buffer: 16 RAW+JPG Video: 1080p @60 and 720p @120 (not sure about 4k) Video aperture will be adjustable during live view Expected announcement […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #293

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2014

  → Adobe released Camera Raw 8.7.1 (download links: Mac | Windows) with support for the Tokina AT-X 12-24mm f/4 PRO DX and Tokina AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S lenses for Nikon F mount. → Nikon Australia has a free My Nikon Life Magazine available on iTunes. → The $300 off the Nikon D810 and $500 off the […]

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New Nikon D5500 DSLR camera with touch screen coming in early 2015

By [NR] admin | Published: December 12, 2014

Nikon will announce a new Nikon D5500 DSLR camera in January, 2015. For now I can only confirm that the new model will have an APS-C sensor and touch screen LCD screen. I am not sure why Nikon decided to skip the D5400 iteration. I believe the D5500 is not going to be the only DX […]

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R.I.P. Nikon D3200, D5200 and D7000

By [NR] admin | Published: December 11, 2014

Both the Nikon D7000 camera body only and lens kit are listed as discontinued at B&H. Adorama doesn’t even list the camera anymore on their website. Amazon is selling the last D7000 pieces for $525 $484. Nikon also lists the D7000 as discontinued on their website. The D3200 and D5200 models are also listed as […]

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