Monthly Archives: January 2015

Nikon to start fixing the D750 reflection/flare issue at the end of January

Nikon issued another statement on the Nikon D750 reflection/flare issue: they will inspect and service all affected cameras for free starting the end of January, 2015. The fix will contain light-shielding components and AF sensor position adjustments. Additional details will be announced at a later date. Here is the full text of the announcement (EU link):

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Nikon to announce a new firmware download program on January 19th including several improvements for the D750, D810, D800, D800E, D610 and D600 cameras

A reader sent me this link to a Nikon press release scheduled for January 19th that will announce a new “I AM Advancing” program for Nikon DSLR owners where photographers will be able to download advanced firmware updates and add new functionality to their cameras for up to 3 years. The program is starting with support for […]

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The Nikon booth at the 2015 CES show in Las Vegas

This is the Nikon booth at the 2015 CES show in Las Vegas (the full schedule of events can be found here):

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Nikon D5500, Nikkor 300mm f/4, 55-200mm f/4-5.6 pre-order options

Nikon D5500 pre-order options: Amazon B&H Adorama Best Buy WEX (UK) Jessops (UK) Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens pre-order options: Amazon (optional RT-1 tripod collar ring) B&H (the optional RT-1 tripod collar ring is compatible with the new 300mm lens according to Nikon US) Adorama Best Buy WEX (UK) Jessops (UK) Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II […]

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Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens sample images

    Here are the official Nikon sample images taken with the new Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens (full resolution samples can be downloaded here):

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Nikon’s Phase Fresnel (PF) lens explained

The new 300mm f/4E PF ED VR (pre-order options) is the first Nikkor with Nikon’s Phase Fresnel (PF) lens – this is how they were able to get it so light (half the weight of the previous version) and small (as the rumors suggested). After last night’s announcement Nikon published a short article explaining the new lens […]

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The new Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens vs. the old Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED version

A quick specifications comparison between the new Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens and the previous 300mm f/4D IF-ED version:

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